Obituaries
Leandra Renae 'Lebo' Wilson
Jan 17, 2011
Leandra Renae Wilson, affectionately known as “Lebo”, age 41, born March 14, 1969 in Columbus, Ohio, was called Home on Monday, January 17, 2011. Survived by children, Reggie, Martin, and Stacie; mother Sandra Wilson-Murphy; father U.L. Johnson, Jr.; special aunt Bobbie Ann Buckley; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life 2 p.m., Friday,...
Paul Joseph Vanderveer
Jan 15, 2011
Paul J. Vanderveer, age 64, passed suddenly in his home on Sat. Jan. 15, 2011. He is preceded in death by his stepfather. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Bari, mother, brother, aunt, four daughters, 2 sons-in-law and 4 grandchildren. Private service will be conducted at a later date. Service: At the convenience of the family...
William Thornton Jr
Jan 13, 2011
William Maceo Thornton, Jr., age 90, also known as “Willie T” or “Uncle Bill”, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at OSU East Hospital. Bill was a native of Columbus, Ohio where he was a member of the Merry Makers Club for 55 years and a 32nd degree Mason of St. Mark’s Lodge #7 for over 55 years. After...
Richard James Hayes
Jan 12, 2011
Richard James Hayes was born September 13, 1965 in Columbus, OH. He was the third child born to the union of Lillie and James Hayes. Richard went home to glory on January 12, 2011. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Lillie and James Hayes. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his wife, Gena (Glover) Hayes, children...
Harvey Mitchell Moore
Jan 12, 2011
Harvey Mitchell Moore, age 72, went home to the Lord Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Mt. Carmel East Medical Center. Retired employee of Anheuser-Busch Brewing Co. Predeceased by wife, Loretta Moore; father, Rufus E. Moore; son, Kevin Moore; and sister, Norma Lockhart. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Gladys V. Moore; sons, Derek M. Moore, Sr. and...
Roselee Sunderland
Jan 10, 2011
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Gerald Alfred Sr
Jan 10, 2011
Gerald Christopher “Jerry” Alfred Sr., 55, born August 17, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio, departed this life on Monday, January 10, 2011. Preceded in death by father Maurice T. Alfred, Sr., maternal grandparents Percy and Geraldine Reynolds, paternal grandparents Napoleon Rachel Rayford (Pete Alfred), and aunt Dolly Westbrook. He leaves his legacy of love to his daughter Geneva Alfred-Thomas (Lance);...
Odie Belle Harris
Jan 9, 2011
Odie Belle Stinson-Harris went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2011. She was the daughter of Daniel and Cora (Parran) Stinson. Odie was born September, 8, 1918 in Bolivar, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert W. Harris Sr.; and siblings, Otelia, Alex, George, Bessie, Elizabeth, Prentus, Charles and Jesse. Odie leaves...
George Edward Donaldson
Jan 7, 2011
George Edward Donaldson, age 89, was called home on Friday, January 7, 2011 at the Winchester Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Canal Winchester, OH. He was born December 7, 1921 in Rockwood, TN to the late Cora B. and George E. Donaldson, Sr. George was a dedicated and faithful member and treasurer of the First African Methodist Episcopal Zion...
Gary Dean Cooper
Jan 6, 2011
Gary Dean Cooper, age 50, went home peacefully to the Lord Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Grant Medical Center. He was born September 1, 1960, and was a retiree of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Gary was predeceased by his mother, Florence (Loney) Cooper and father, John Arthur Cooper. He leaves to cherish his memory his...
Edward Juan Willis
Jan 5, 2011
Edward J. Willis, 84, passed on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at The Columbus Colony Care Center, with family around his bed. He was the first graduate of East High School to have been the principal of the school serving from 1971 to 1986, when he retired from the Columbus City Schools. Mr. Willis was a lifelong resident of Columbus...
Rebecca Howell
Jan 5, 2011
Rebecca Howell was born on June 16, 1926 in Elloree, South Carolina. She passed away on January 5, 2011 at Minerva Park Nursing Home in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Bessie Owens; niece, Vernett B. Pauling and nephew, Freddie Briggmon, both of whom she raised. She is survived by her husband, Clarence...
Raymond Clay Green
Jan 4, 2011
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Inez A. Chiles
Jan 1, 2011
Inez Chickie Chiles was born on July 26, 1938 in Bluefield, West Virginia. She passed away on January 1, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Thelma Watson-Triggs; loving husband, William Chiles; three brothers, Marty, Freddie and Lawrence Triggs and sister, Madeline Pollard. She leaves to cherish her memory, her sons, John Godfrey, of Cincinnati,...
Larry Winston Jackson
Jan 1, 2011
Larry Winston Jackson, 64, was called home on January 1, 2011. He was born July 29, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Christine Green and Curly McPhale. Larry was a graduate of Central High School and attended college at the Ohio State University. He was a faithful member of Rhema Christian Center and was an Army veteran, touring...
Dr. Elson Leroy Craig
Jan 1, 2011
Elson L. Craig, M.D. passed away on January 1, 2011 after a brief illness. At the time of his death he was Chief of the Ophthalmic Pathology Division, Emeritus Professor of Ophthalmology at The Ohio State University. Dr. Craig was a life¬long resident of Columbus, OH. Preceded in death by beloved mother Emma (Gunther) Craig. Survived by children Joellyn...
Herman Lee 'Uncle Bunny' Galloway
Dec 31, 2010
Herman Lee Galloway was born January 8, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio to Ollie Galloway and Elizabeth Shocker Galloway. As a young man, Herman worked at The Depot for two years before enlisting in the United States Navy, where he served as a Cook. Herman’s food was always in demand and his shipmates were happy when he was in the...
Eunice Gene Price
Dec 31, 2010
Eunice G. Price, 99, passed December 31, 2011. Homegoing Celebration 12 noon, Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Trinity Baptist Church, 461 St. Clair Ave, with family receiving friends from 11 a.m. until start of service. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street.
Mary Bryson Hooper
Dec 28, 2010
Mary Lela (Bryson) Hooper, 84, passed away December 28, 2010 at the Broadview Healthcare Center. Born October 11, 1926 to the late O’Nell and Beulah (Lowery) Lackey in Cullowhee, NC, Mary moved to Columbus with her family in 1955, where she worked many years in housekeeping at The Ohio State University Hospital and later at the St. Luke Convalescent...
Robert Lee Powell
Dec 27, 2010
Robert L. Powell, “Bob” age 52, of Marysville, Ohio, passed away on December 27, 2010. Born in Columbus, OH, he was raised by his grandmother, Willa Mae Powell. Robert was born with Cystic Fibrosis and fought a long battle with complications to the lungs and liver. A graduate of Wherly High School; an employee of Honda of America for...
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