Obituaries
Willie John Crockett
Feb 18, 2011
Willie John Crockett, age 86, was called Home by our Lord unexpectedly on Friday, February 18, 2011. He was born October 20, 1924, a son of the late Willie and Berthena Crockett. He was preceded in death by his parents; 11 brothers and sisters and his loving wife of 37 years, Frances. He faithfully attended Christian Assembly where he...
Lanette Genesee Johnson
Feb 18, 2011
LaNette G. Johnson, age 30, went home to the Lord Friday, February 18, 2011. The family requests that contributions to offset LaNette’s funeral expense be made to: The Credit Union of Ohio (downtown location only); 152 E. Broad St.; Columbus, OH 43215, or to Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service.
Barry Lee 'Uncle B.' Valentine
Feb 17, 2011
Barry Lee Valentine, 64, passed away February 17, 2011. An avid photographer and lover of music, he sang with The Sensational Disciples and The Gospel Recruiters. Preceded in death by daughter Daliska Valentine, parents Mildred N. and Clark J. Valentine, Sr.; grandparents Willie and Sarah Middleton, and brother Anthony S. Valentine. Survived by daughters Schnequa Strider and Angelica Hairston;...
William L.C. Hargrow Sr.
Feb 16, 2011
William L.C. Hargrow, age 69, was born on October 7, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio to Sylvester W. and Gladys A. (Harris) Hargrow Sr. He departed this life on February 16, 2011 after a lengthy illness. William retired from the United States Air Force, after serving his country for 23 years. He was a Vietnam Veteran. He also retired from...
Eorail Mayo
Feb 15, 2011
Eorail Mayo, born November 14, 1925 in Dora, Alabama, departed this life on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio. Her family and Church Family was her world. She enjoyed and supported her grandchildren in their endeavors. She was passionate about serving others. A master cook for Wesley Glenn for almost 30 years. Because of her excellent culinary skills...
Markus Lee Fair
Feb 15, 2011
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Irene Barbara Zellner
Feb 15, 2011
Irene Barbara Zellner, departed this life on February 15, 2011. She was born in Columbus, Ohio and was a former member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Vandella Jordan; husband, Robert Zellner Sr.; brother, Ambrose, Homer, Jerry Lee, David and Floyd Jordan and stepdaughter, Pastor Cherrie Lee Davis. She is...
Nasasha Renee Jones
Feb 15, 2011
Nasasha Renee Jones Upchurch, age 28, was born on December 23, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio. She went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2011. Previously employed by Columbus Credit Bureau and Mortgage Specialist. She was involved with the Lupus Foundation, United Way and was a Big Brother Big Sister mentor. She loved social gatherings and playing...
Millicent Jeannine (Gaither) Sims
Feb 15, 2011
Millicent Jeanine Gaither Sims, 52, best known for her work as an advocate for cancer awareness, died of pancreatic cancer on February 15, 2011. Born in Chicago, IL, Millicent grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana and settled in Columbus, Ohio after graduating from The Ohio State University. She worked at the Ohio Department of Health and retired from the Environmental...
Shirley Eileen Durante
Feb 13, 2011
Shirley Eileen Durante was born December 23, 1936 in Elbert, West Virginia to Jahue Durante and Jessie Mae Cabiness Durante. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of the Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church for more than fifty years. Shirley served in various ministries, but her passion was serving with the kitchen ministry where she...
Shirley Catherine Dockery
Feb 13, 2011
Shirley Dockery, age 67, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011 at OSU Main Medical Center. Born June 5, 1943 to loving parents, Barbara and Curtis Files. Mom fought a courageous battle with kidney disease since 1974. Formerly employed at Ohio State University. She enjoyed going to the Southside Settlement House for Crafts. She was a woman who loved all...
Flordina Kae 'Granny' (Hamilton) Bryant
Feb 13, 2011
Flordina Kae Bryant was born April 26, 1957 in Kenton, Ohio to Paul and Rohonda Hamilton. She was a graduate of Linden-McKinley High School and received her paralegal degree. Flordina was known as “Granny” and “Big Mama” to any and every one because everybody wanted to be a part of her world. She was the greatest mom, granny, daughter,...
Mitchell Johnson Sr
Feb 11, 2011
On October 8, 1950, Mitchell entered the world as the son of the late Marion Johnson Gantt. He was born in Braddock, Pa, where he attended school. After finishing school, he enlisted in the u.s. Army where he served his country for a short while. After serving, he worked several jobs before moving to Florida. He left Florida after...
Ellen D. Hairston
Feb 10, 2011
Ellen D. Hairston, age 83 of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord, February 10, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sandy and Ada Leftwich, husband of 50 years, Thomas E. Hairston, and granddaughter, Elita Michelle King. Ellen D. Hairston was born January 6, 1928 in Rand, West Virginia to the late Sandy and Ada...
Annie Wilma Gilmer
Feb 9, 2011
Annie Wilma Gilmer, 99, formerly of Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born January 28, 1912 in Galax, Virginia to the late William and Lula Martin. Preceded in death by husband Robert Gilmer, daughter Florence Patterson, 2 brothers and a sister. Survived by daughter, Mary (Ed)...
Rosie Lee (Cargill) Holloway
Feb 8, 2011
Rosie Lee Holloway, 77, born November 14, 1933 in Ramer, Alabama, departed this life on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at her Columbus residence. Preceded in death by parents, Beatrice Colvin and Joshua Cargill, brothers, LC Sankey, Jimmie (Rosa) Stephens, and Cepher Cargill, and sisters, Janie B. Carroll and Jessie Mea James. She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted...
Jess Davidson
Feb 8, 2011
Jess Davidson, 55, of Columbus, Ohio, went home Tuesday, February 8, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Born November 23, 1955, In Chattanooga Tennessee, Jess was the second son of Percy Cornelius and Jessie Lee Davidson. He was a proud Alumnus of Capital University in Bexley Ohio, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Speech in 1979. Jess worked at Huntington National...
Ruby ' The Great' (Barton) Wilder
Feb 6, 2011
Ruby Barton Wilder was born April 12, 1915 to Jane Marie and Veline Barton in Vidalia, Georgia. She relocated to Columbus, Ohio and married her sweetheart Jimmie Wilder. From this union, nine children were born: Jimmie, Jr., Thomas, Janice, Ronald, Mary, Anna, Albert, David and Dwayne. Ruby accepted Christ at the early age of thirteen and has been a...
Darlene Gladys (Slocum) Radcliff
Feb 5, 2011
Darlene G. Radcliff, age 62, went home to the Lord Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Kobacker House. She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Dollie Poe Slocum. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Carl E. Radcliff, Sr.; children, Lestina Radcliff, Selina McCarey, Carl Radcliff, Jr., Mark Anthony (Mechelle) Radcliff, Sr.; and Alicia Marie Humphrey; siblings,...
Iris A. Choice
Feb 3, 2011
Iris A. Choice was born June 15, 1932, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Walter and Essie Mae Jackson. She was united in marriage to the late Charles Choice on October 25, 1951. At age 78, she departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2011, after a lengthy illness. She graduated...
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