Obituaries

Fabienne J. Williams

Fabienne J. Williams

Nov 27, 2012

Fabienne J. Williams of Columbus, Ohio passed away at her residence on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 after a long, courageous battle against cancer. Fabienne was born to Clarence B. and Jeanette T. Johns on July 27, 1955 in Jamaica, New York, and is preceded in death by her father. A very gifted individual both academically and artistically, Fabienne completed...

Jesse Mcgowan

Jesse Mcgowan

Nov 27, 2012

Jesse McGowan was born April 3, 1922 to Milton and Celie McGowan in Rose Hill, Mississippi. He accepted Christ at an early age. Jesse was united in holy matrimony to the former Mentoria McGee and they remained married for 61 years. Their union was blessed with five children. Jesse retired from Union Local 423 after 48 years of working...

Eva Delight Woodward

Eva Delight Woodward

Nov 23, 2012

Delight was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Woodward and two sons, Kenneth and Dorsey. She is survived by her eldest son, Charles Lindberg (Lindy), 14 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Mary Louise Hill

Mary Louise Hill

Nov 22, 2012

Mary Louise Hill (aka Mary Lou) was born February 12, 1951 to Benjamin and Susie Pryor in Lowmoor, West Virginia. Mary Lou was a longtime member of Hebrew Baptist Church. She was a self-employed home healthcare provider who contracted her services with the Franklin County Board of MRDD for over sixteen years before retiring in 2001. Even after she...

Z'Ion Ja'Rontae Barrett

Z'Ion Ja'Rontae Barrett

Nov 22, 2012

Z'ion Ja'Rontae Barrett was born June 11, 1999 in Warren, Ohio to Tameika C. Stevens and Ronnie L. Barrett, II. Z'ion confessed his faith in Christ and was baptized at the New Salem Baptist Church, under the pastorate of Rev. Keith A. Troy. In obedience to God and the Church Covenant, after moving away from New Salem Baptist Church,...

Johnnie Mae Woodhouse

Johnnie Mae Woodhouse

Nov 21, 2012

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Larry Woodhouse, age 81, departed this life on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. She was born October 25, 1931 to Katie (Brown) Larry and Charles Larry and attended school in Sandusky, Ohio. Johnnie was the first African-American Registered Nurse to graduate from Providence School of Nursing in 1954. As an educator and an innovator in the field...

Ora Mae Hagood

Ora Mae Hagood

Nov 20, 2012

Ora Mae Hagood, 91, of Whitman, West Virginia, crossed the threshold to Heaven on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Ora was born in West Virginia, June 3, 1921. She graduated, Summa Cum Laude, from Bluefield State College in Bluefield, West Virginia. Ora was married to the late James L. Hagood. A teacher in Logan, West Virginia for over 40 years,...

James William Edward 'Jamo' Bozman

James William Edward 'Jamo' Bozman

Nov 19, 2012

James William Edward Bozman, affectionately known to many as Jamo, was born August 16, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio. James attended Hebrew Baptist Church and was a founding member of the singing group, Gospel Counselor. He worked as an automotive mechanic and enjoyed working on cars with his son. Some of his most cherished occasions included taking road trips in...

Dontee D. 'Gucci 2X' Gervins

Dontee D. 'Gucci 2X' Gervins

Nov 18, 2012

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Ronald Green Sr

Ronald Green Sr

Nov 17, 2012

Ronald Green Sr., 72, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Saturday November 17, 2012. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late James Wilford and Anna Story-Green. Ronald Green graduated from West High School. He was married to Stella Green. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his girlfriend Cheryl Oliver, his sisters Gloria Cheatem, Betty...

Albert Dulaney Sr

Albert Dulaney Sr

Nov 16, 2012

Albert Dulaney, Sr., age 82, went home to the Lord Friday, November 16, 2012 at Ohio State University Medical Center. Member of Canaan Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon; and former member of the 7th Avenue Community Missionary Baptist Church, where he also served as a deacon. He was a former employee of the Jeffrey Manufacturing Co.,...

Florence M. Holcomb

Florence M. Holcomb

Nov 15, 2012

Florence M. Holcomb, age 86, born March 9, 1926 in Cincinnati, OH, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Summit’s Trace Care Center. A graduate of Hampton University, she worked for DCSC for over 30 years. Preceded in death by parents Jack Cleage and Blanche Smith. Survived by a host of cousins and friends, including caregiver, Elizabeth Johnson and...

Raymond Goode Sr

Raymond Goode Sr

Nov 13, 2012

Raymond Van Goode Sr. was born on December 2, 1946 in Keystone, West Virginia. He was a resident of Columbus, Ohio for the past 34 years. Raymond worked at the Bryden Place as a floor technician, Wexner Heritage on College Avenue and Bridgestreet, Inc. in Dublin, Ohio. He was an excellent drummer and a fantastic D.J. He had a...

Robert Israel Jr

Robert Israel Jr

Nov 12, 2012

Robert Bud Israel, Jr., age 68, died November 14, 2012, at home after a short battle with lung cancer. Bud was born August 30, 1944 in Pulaski County, Georgia to Eula Mae and Robert Israel, Sr. He married Maggie Ruth Jenkins in October 1962, who passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2012. They were married 49 years. Bud moved...

Robin Bernice Palmer

Robin Bernice Palmer

Nov 12, 2012

Mrs. Robin Bernice Palmer, went to be the Lord on November 12, 2012. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 23, 1957. She graduated from Central High School, Columbus Business Institute and was an employee of the State of Ohio for 27 years. Robin was a devout Christian and was a founding member of New Shiloh Baptist Church....

Melba Lolita 'Mel-Day' (Davis) Crews

Melba Lolita 'Mel-Day' (Davis) Crews

Nov 10, 2012

Melba Lolita Crews, age 87, passed from this earthly life, Saturday, November 10, 2012. Born August 18, 1925, she retired as a dietary supervisor at University Medical Center after 33 years service. She was predeceased by her mother, Nellie Irene Simpson; father, Frank Davis; stepfather, Alfred Simpson; grandmother, Elvira Carter; son, Ricky Schoolfield; niece, Cheryl Preston; sister, Jeanie Hardaway;...

Dawn (Blocker) Miller

Dawn (Blocker) Miller

Nov 10, 2012

With great joy and anticipation, Freddie and Louise Blocker welcomed their first born child, Dawn Louise. She entered this world on April 25, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York. An inquisitive soul, Dawn observed, appreciated, and sought knowledge. She never tired of acquiring information about others and the world around her; therefore, young Dawn constantly read and studied people. Dawn...

Allice Jean Brown

Allice Jean Brown

Nov 6, 2012

Allice Jean Brown (Saunders) was born May 2, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James and Ethel (Bowen) Saunders. Allice retired from the federal government after 30 years of service, many of them at DCSC. Allice was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. But above all, she loved the Lord. She was a former member of Oakley...

Agnes Nelson

Agnes Nelson

Nov 4, 2012

Agnes Johnson-Nelson (Belle), age 77, formerly from Brunswick Georgia, Cleveland Ohio and Columbus Ohio, entered eternal rest on November 4, 2012. She was predeceased in death by both her parents, Lonnie Belle and Albiertha Fleming, at age 12 and her uncle, Ben Fleming who raised her to adult hood. She is survived by 3 sons, Donald of Sumter, S....

James Edward 'Nommo X' Brown

James Edward 'Nommo X' Brown

Nov 4, 2012

This Book of Memories has been established on behalf of the family as a way in which loved ones and friends may celebrate the life and home going of Mr. James Edward Brown. At this time, his extended obituary is unavailable; however, this site will be updated as more information is provided. While online, you are invited to light...