Obituaries
Iva Mae (Smithers) Turner
Feb 2, 2011
Iva Mae (Smithers) Turner, 81, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Born November 1, 1929 to Walter Garfield and Eva (Arnold) Smithers, she was the youngest of five children. A 1947 graduate of East High School, Iva received BS and MA degrees from The Ohio State University. She was a former music teacher and elementary school teacher for...
Karen Joy (Finch) Rollins
Jan 31, 2011
Karen Joy (Finch) Rollins, age 57, unexpectedly passed away at her residence Monday, January 31, 2011. She was born in Columbus, OH on October 15, 1953. Karen was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Marietta Finch; and brother, Thomas A. Finch. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving and dedicated son, Keith Alan Rollins, Jr. (Champaign Wheeler); lovely...
Michael Deshawn Fowler
Jan 30, 2011
Michael DeShawn Fowler Mike/Nino, age 33, of Columbus, Ohio went home unexpectedly on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Grant Medical Center. Born on August 31, 1977 in Columbus, Ohio he is survived by his parents, Roy and Dolores Fowler; grandparents, Willie and Cornelia Fowler; sister, Rhonda Fowler; brother, Troy (Nicole) Fowler; son, Tre 'Quan Fowler; nephews, Robert Kimball Jr....
Henry Anthony Smith
Jan 29, 2011
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Jacqueline Kay Washington
Jan 29, 2011
b: Omaha, NE - d: Cols., OH Gone, but Alive and Well in the Hearts and minds of those of Love you: Husband – Tony Son – Scott Daughter – Stacey Brother and Sister Rod and Dee Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Friends, Pets Your light shines eternally Service: At the convenience of the family Columbus, OH
George Blake Sr
Jan 28, 2011
George C. Blake, age 86, went home to the Lord Friday, January 28, 2011; he was born January 21, 1925. A U.S. Army veteran, he served his country in WWII as a member of the 761st Tank Battalion, was awarded the Silver Star, and was inducted into the Ohio Military Hall of Fame on May 28, 2008. A 32nd...
Robert Jemison 'Jabbo' Cole
Jan 28, 2011
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Imogene Ingram Holland
Jan 27, 2011
Imogene Ingram Holland, age 74, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011. Retired employee of Ohio Department of Human Services (35 years service); active in the Black Activist Movement. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Darren A. Holland; cherished friend, Anderson Reed; sisters, Wanda Ingram, Ann Foster, and Rose Dunson; brother, Ervin Ingram; father of Darren, Dante Holland,...
E. Lucerne Ziglar
Jan 27, 2011
Elsie Lucerne Ziglar, age 90, of Columbus, entered peaceably into eternal rest on Thursday, January 27, 2011, at home. Lucerne, as she was best known, was born on November 20, 1920 in Rome, Georgia, to the late Bowdree and Rosanna Barrett. She moved to Columbus in 1944 and met and married Odell Ziglar the following year. The couple had...
James Alexander Jr
Jan 25, 2011
James Alexander, Jr., age 62, went home to the Lord Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Predeceased by his father, James Alexander, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Vanessa Alexander; daughters, Mynika and Michelle Alexander; mother, Henrietta Craighead; 3 sisters, 3 brothers, and many other relatives and friends.
Anita Louise Lethcoe
Jan 24, 2011
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Abdou Kounta
Jan 24, 2011
Abdou Kounta, native-born Senegalese, transitioned Monday, January 24, 2011 at his Columbus residence surrounded by loved ones. A musician with the Ballet National du Senegal, he toured the world as an ambassador of West African dance, music and culture. After coming to the United States in 1976, he co-founded the Kankouran West African Dance Company, Washington D.C., where he...
Annie Mae (Wilson) Whitson
Jan 24, 2011
Annie Mae Whitson, age 97, went home to the Lord Monday, January 24, 2011 at Mt. Carmel East Medical Center. Member of God’s Grace Deliverance Church. Predeceased by loving husband, Theron Whitson; mother, Dezie Wilson; father, Willy Wilson; brothers, Robert Lathan, George Washington, and Jimmy Lee; and sister, Willette. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Elder D.L....
Ralph Sparks Sr
Jan 23, 2011
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Cameron Jerard Fields
Jan 22, 2011
Cameron Jerard Fields was born on July 3, 1983 in Columbus, Ohio. During his childhood years, Cameron participated in swimming at the Marion-Franklin Pool where he was awarded a trophy when he was 10 years old. He graduated from Mifflin High School in the top three percent of his class in 2001, and went on to Nashville Auto Diesel...
William Poindexter Ii
Jan 21, 2011
William Edward Bubba” Poindexter went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 21, 2011 at his home. He was born on Monday, September 26, 1927 to Marie and William Poindexter Sr. in Columbus, Ohio. He was a Korean War Veteran and was honored with the Purple Heart. Residing in Columbus, he attended Franklin University. He retired from...
Kathi Marie 'Special K' (Johnson) Gravely
Jan 21, 2011
Kathi Marie Johnson Gravely, age 59, departed this life Saturday, January 21, 2011. Preceded in death by parents George R. and Ima Jo Johnson, and sister Patricia Butler. Survived by son Donald Gravely, Jr.; daughter Annissa Gravely; grandsons Donald L. Gravely III and Michael L. Gravely; brothers, Langdon (Donna) Johnson, George (Carmen) N’Namdi, and Larry (Rose) Johnson; sisters, Sandra...
Lloyd Eugene Gwinn
Jan 20, 2011
Lloyd Eugene Gwinn, age 67, went home to the Lord Thursday, January 20, 2011 at his residence. U.S. Air Force veteran; ironworker and member of United Steelworkers of America. He was an avid fisherman. Predeceased by his father, Walter Gwinn; mother, Rosetta Gwinn; nephew, Jason Gwinn; brothers, Michael Gwinn, and Ronald Gwinn; and grandson, Michael Gwinn, Jr. He leaves...
Lanair Rayshawn 'Shawn' Thornton
Jan 19, 2011
Lanair R. Thornton was born on February 9, 1973 in Akron, Ohio where he spent his childhood years. He was very active in track, baseball and football. He relocated to Columbus, Ohio in 1995 to begin a new life. In 1999, he met Tamica Johnson. To that union, two children were born. In 2007, Shawn, as he was affectionately...
John Eldridge 'J.B.' Bland
Jan 19, 2011
Born in a time when few hospitals were accessible to people of color, John Eldridge Bland entered the world on January 5, 1929 to Augustus Bland and Dorothy Cain Bland. He attended Champion Junior High School where a devoted friendship grew with Walter Pillow, who preceded John in death, and James Martin. It was a common front porch or...
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