Obituaries
Ethel Lee Turner
Jan 29, 2012
Ethel Lee Turner, age 84, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 29, 2012. Member of Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Karen Carter, Judy Carter, and Thea Carter; sons, Keith (Patricia) Turner and Kirby Carter; sisters, Thelma Davis, Juandell Parham; brothers, Samuel Turner and Theodore Turner; and many other...
Frances Elizabeth Hicks
Jan 27, 2012
Frances Elizabeth Sartor Hicks was born June 5th, 1920 in Union South Carolina, Frances was a member of St Mark A.M.E Church, a missionary at her home church, St Peters A.M.E in Weirton West Virginia and she was member of Friendship Chapter #45 Order of The Eastern Star, P.H.A. Frances was formerly employed at Belleview Hospital in Long Island,...
Barbara Jean Johnson
Jan 27, 2012
Barbara Jean Johnson was born December 7, 1951 to Mary Florence Humphrey and Clarence Albert Johnson in Carlisle, Kentucky. She was a resident of Minerva Park Place and professed her faith in Christ through her worship at St. Dominic Church. Barbara, affectionately nicknamed Little Jean, enjoyed shopping, going for walks, and singing. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time...
Betty Jane Brewer
Jan 27, 2012
Betty J. Brewer, age 72, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 27, 2012 at Yorkland Park medical Center. Born December 29, 1939 in Clarksburg, OH, she retired from DCSC with 34 years of service. Devout member of Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church. Predeceased by her parents, Evelyn and Albert Brewer; sister, Mary Alice Brewer; 5 brothers,...
Florence Grace Sykes
Jan 23, 2012
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John Aaron Dooley
Jan 22, 2012
John A. Dooley, age 72, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 22, 2012. An active member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church and former member of Oakley Full Gospel Baptist Church, John was a retired teacher for Columbus City Schools. He was an avid gardener who shared much of his produce throughout the community. His...
Karl Michael Gibson
Jan 21, 2012
Karl Michael Gibson, born July 5, 1945, died January 21, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents Henry and Georgia Gibson, brothers, John Gibson, Eugene Gibson, James Gibson, and Richard Gibson, sisters, Henrietta Hill, Joyce Martin, and Roxie Bolding. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Karla (Sheldon) Ivery; grandchildren Sheldon Jr. and...
Washington Smith Jr
Jan 21, 2012
Washington Mackey Smith, Jr. was born August 22, 1928 to Violet Lattimer Smith and Washington M. Smith, Sr. in Columbus, Ohio. As a child, Washington began his formal education in the Columbus Public Schools, where he attended Pilgrim Elementary School and Champion Junior High School. He graduated from the University School and continued his academic pursuits at Ohio University,...
Earnestine Sealey
Jan 20, 2012
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Deborah Louise Capito
Jan 19, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Deborah Wilson-Capito (Evans), age 63. She was born Dec 13, 1948 in Bellaire, OH to William (Solon) and Betty Wilson (Bellaire). She spent her childhood in Bridgeport and Bellaire, OH. After graduating from Bellaire High School, she went to Washington, DC taking her first job with the...
Lucy Virginia Binion
Jan 18, 2012
Lucy Virginia Nowling Binion was born on January 18, 1912 to Mary Spratley and Clarence Nowling Sr. in Charleston, WV to a family of 10 children. After attending Boyd High School, she eventually married and had one son. Upon moving to Columbus, she remarried Willie Binion. Prior to retirement, she worked at several different Columbus area department stores as...
William Bell Jr
Jan 18, 2012
William Bill Bell, Jr., 67, departed this life Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Born September 3, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio, Bill was raised in Flytown and graduated from West High School. Preceded in death by parents, William Bill Bell, Sr. and M. Elizabeth Bit Lynch Bell, brother George Michael Bell, sisters Virginia A. Smith and Suzanne Bell, dear friend Penny...
Leshia Florence Rebecca 'Doll' Darden
Jan 15, 2012
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Terrance Austin Hughes
Jan 14, 2012
Terrance Austin Hughes, age 28, went home to the Lord Saturday, January 14, 2012. Predeceased by his grandfather, Theodore R. Hughes. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Akira and Tiasha Hughes; mother, Gwen (Terrell) Stephens; father, Terrell (Tia) Washington; maternal grandmother, Diane Hughes; paternal grandparents, Austin and Janice Washington; sisters, Brandi Hughes, Tovia, Kasha, and Tiana Washington;...
Mark Evan Scott
Jan 14, 2012
Mark (Scotty) Evan Scott, age 51, born September 10, 1960, went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2012. He was a lifetime member of Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith. He worked for Nationwide Insurance as a computer programmer. He was a certified volleyball official and served as an umpire with Columbus Parks and Recreation....
Rev. Benjamin Forte Sr
Jan 13, 2012
Rev. Benjamin H. L. Forte, Sr., age 83, departed this life on Friday, January 13, 2012 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Born on September 6, 1928 in Grindstone, PA, he was predeceased by his parents, Cleveland and Ida Lee Forte. He served as the assistant pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church and New Fellowship Church. and was a member of...
Alice Mae (Watkins) Stewart
Jan 13, 2012
Alice Mae Watkins Stewart was born October 22, 1919 to George Watkins and Alice Miller Watkins in Algoma, West Virginia. She was a graduate of Northfork Negro High School, Class of 1939. Joining at a young age, Alice was lifelong member of Mt. Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Algoma, where she served on the usher board and kitchen committee....
Arthur Mobley Sr
Jan 12, 2012
Arthur Lee Mobley, Sr., age 66, born June 20, 1945 in Mobile, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Regency Hospital. Preceded in death by father Nubbie Mobley. Survived by wife Creola Peoples Mobley; mother Lucy L. Mobley; children, Arthur L. Jr. (Michelle), Joyce (Roberto) Vallejo, and Thomas Mobley; stepson James (Linda) Peoples; 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren,...
Wadene T. Pruitt
Jan 12, 2012
Wadene T. Pruitt, age 55, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2012, at The Ohio State University Medical Center, with loved ones at her bedside. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Louise Easley; daughter, Sumira Pruitt; brother-in-law, James Hawkins. Survived by brothers, Timothy, Charles, and Dale (Genell) Easley; sisters, Constance Hawkins, Wanda Chambers, Marchia (James) Rutherford, and Vanessa...
Shurman Ballenger
Jan 11, 2012
Shurman Ballenger entered this life as the son of Daniel and Marie Ballenger of Spartanburg, South Carolina on September 4, 1950. He moved to Columbus, Ohio at the age 6 years old, where he attended East High School and The Columbus College of Art and Design. Shurman was loyal and devoted to his family and friends, always willing to...
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