Obituaries
Alberta Mae Johnson
Aug 1, 2011
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Pamela Jean (Miller) Buford
Aug 1, 2011
Pamela Jean Buford was born October 4, 1959 to Rev. Charles E. Miller, Sr. and Nellie E. Archer Miller in Washington, D.C. A former resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, Pamela moved to Columbus, Ohio over twenty years ago, where she united with the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church. Pamela gave birth to two lively, intelligent and successful children, and...
Clifton Lee Lighty
Jul 31, 2011
Clifton Lee Lighty was born March 4, 1922 to Marie Charles Lighty and Steven Lighty in Columbia, South Carolina. A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Clifton was a longtime employee of North American - Rockwell International, where he assembled aviation parts. He departed this life on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at his Columbus, Ohio residence. He was...
Joy Celeste (Woolwine) Atwater
Jul 28, 2011
Joy Celeste Woolwine Atwater, age 72, of Columbus, OH, formerly of Johnson City, TN, passed Thursday, July 28, 2011 of cardiac arrest at Mt. Carmel East Medical Center. She was born March 2, 1939 to Thadeus and Geneva Woolwine in Washington, DC. She graduated from Ohio Dominican University in the 1980's, and worked for many years in Columbus as...
Marshawn Anthony 'Mook' Christian
Jul 28, 2011
Marshawn Anthony Christian was born September 29, 1982 to Tina Marie Christian and Gordon Lee Stanley in Columbus, Ohio. Known to many by the nick name Mook, he attended Columbus City Schools and served in the United States Army. On Thursday, July 28, 2011, Marshawn departed this life at Grant Medical Center. He was predeceased by his father, grandfather...
Eugene Winfrey Sr
Jul 28, 2011
Eugene Kitrell Winfrey, Sr. was born July 11, 1950 to Rev. Paul H. Winfrey and Narvie Johnson Winfrey in Tazewell, Virginia. He departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at his Columbus residence. He graduated from Tazewell High School and was a member of Missionary Baptist Church. For the past 42 years, Eugene has been a resident...
Dr. Frank Hale Jr
Jul 27, 2011
Frank W. Hale, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and champion for the youth of America, and African-American youth in particular, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at his residence. His father and mother, Frank W. Hale, Sr. and Novella Banks Hale, preceded him in death, as did his first wife, Ruth Colleen Saddler Hale. He is...
Adell (Simmons) Stevens
Jul 27, 2011
Mother Adell Stevens, age 81, went home to the Lord Wednesday, July 27, 2011. She was born September 27, 1929 to the late Cleveland and Mabel Simmons. She was predeceased by her husband, Deacon James G. Stevens; daughters, Rebecca Pryor and Brenda Williams; sister, Elnora Bell; brother, George Simmons, three brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law. She leaves to cherish her...
Donna Jean (Prater) Clarke
Jul 26, 2011
Donna Jean Clarke, 72, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. She was surrounded by family in the moments before going home with the Lord. A lifelong member of Trinity Baptist Church, Donna, more commonly known as “Jeanie,” graduated from Linden McKinley High School at the age of 16. She...
Earl Stanford Mckethan
Jul 26, 2011
Brother Earl Stanford McKethan, age 73, of Westerville, OH, passed this life and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Earl, the son of the late Ernest and Ruth McKethan, was born December 16, 1937 in Linden, NC. Earl retired from the United States Air Force after 23 years of service, and had been...
Elie 'Pokey' Mccants
Jul 25, 2011
Elie Pokey McCants, Jr., age 81, peacefully passed away Monday, July 25, 2011. Born November 15, 1929 to the late Elie and Lorena McCants, he was a retired member of Laborers Local 423. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Annie Ruth Kirkman, Mary Alene McCants, and Eva Mae Charles McCants; son, Michael McCants; and grandson, Gregory Edwards. He...
Charlotte Jean (Trent) Tucker
Jul 24, 2011
Charlotte Jean Tucker, 70, passed away at Grant Medical Center on Sunday, July 24, 2011. Baptized at Eden Baptist Church, Chillicothe, OH. Predeceased by daughter Lisa Wiseman, parents Mary and James Trent, Sr., sisters, Cora Brown, Mary Green, Evelyn Green, and Gloria Scott, and 10 brothers-in-law. Survived by husband William Tucker; son Todd (Kelly) Tucker; granddaughter Alexis Wiseman, whom...
Sheila Renee Latham
Jul 22, 2011
Ms Sheila Renee Latham was born June 13, 1950 in Columbus Ohio to the late Mr. Lee S. Hannah, Sr. and Mrs. Mildred Smith. At 61 years old, Sheila passed away at Kobaker Hospice House on Friday, July 22, 2011 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by father Lee Hannah Sr.; son James (Jim Jim) Latham Jr. and...
Cora Jannie Lee (Groce) Mcnair
Jul 20, 2011
Cora J. McNair, 94, a devoted Jehovah's Witness for 60 years and longtime resident of Mount Pleasant, PA, died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at the home she shared with her daughter in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Munford, Alabama on January 12, 1917 to Amanda and Marshal Groce. A graduate of Scottdale High School,...
Mattie Sams Caldwell
Jul 20, 2011
Deaconess Mattie Mae Sams Caldwell, 65, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Mt. Carmel East. She was born September 19, 1945 to N.L. Sams and Annie L. Stafford in Shreveport, LA. She grew up on Butler Street and graduated from Booker T. Washington in 1963. Mattie accepted Christ at an early age at the CME Temple. In the...
Theny Ann Tucker
Jul 20, 2011
Theny Ann Tucker, age 71, departed her earthly life to her heavenly place on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She had retired from the United States Postal service July 1, 2003, and was preceded in death by her mother, Eula Marie Howell; father, Leroy Mitchell, a brother, Alfonzo Howell, Jr.; and sister, Betty Jane Davis....
Julia Ann Redman
Jul 19, 2011
Julia Ann Redman was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 9, 1939 to the union of Charles and Marie Barnes, the 7th of twelve (12) children. She was a 1956 graduate from West High School, and a lifelong member of Burnside Baptist Church where she served as secretary. JULIA was formerly employed by OSU Hospital, Nationwide Insurance and retired...
Luella (Willie) Scott
Jul 19, 2011
Luella (Willie), age 68 of Columbus, OH, July 19, 2011. Luella, affectionally known as “Sissy”, was born February 26, 1943 to Phalander M. and Virginia V. Scott. Luella was predeceased by her parents and great-niece, Ginelle Scott. She is survived by her devoted and loving siblings, brother, Jerry L. Scott (Irene); sisters, Eileen Bradshaw (Mario), of Bowie, MD, Elaine...
Sylvia Colleen Harris
Jul 18, 2011
Sylvia Colleen Harris was born October 4, 1951, in Franklin, West Virginia to Velma Clifford and Calvin Gardiner. On even the dimmest days, she would light up a room with the bright colors she loved to wear. She served 9 years in the United States Army. She was a mentor in the community, working as a Vista Volunteer at...
Reginald Burrell Sr
Jul 18, 2011
Reginald R. Burrell, Sr., known as Sgt, departed this life Monday, July 18, 2011 at his Pickerington residence. He was born in New York's Harlem Hospital to Edna and Douglas D. Burrell, Sr. During the Korean War (1950), Reggie entered the U.S. Army and stayed in active service for a total of 20 years. In New York, he attended...
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