Obituaries

Peggy Jean Walker

Peggy Jean Walker

Feb 7, 2012

Peggy Jean Harrison Walker was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on February 7, 1939 to Dorothy and Ernest Birdsall. Peggy was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She went home to be with the Lord on her 73rd birthday February 7, 2012. Peggy became a member of Martin Luther King Temple No.1216 on February 22, 1992 with several...

Sidney William 'Billy' Brown

Sidney William 'Billy' Brown

Feb 7, 2012

Sidney W. Brown, 85, born January 28, 1928 in Vivian, WV, passed away February 7, 2013. He was honorably discharged after serving in the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by father Willie Clark, mother Rebecca Jackson, and cousin Mary Mack. He leaves to mourn a host of cousins, including Brenda (Edsel) Ellison, Paul (Linda) Still, Jr., Edward Still, Francine...

Daisy Mae Poole

Daisy Mae Poole

Feb 6, 2012

Daisy Mae Poole, aka Momma and Sista, 75, born September 1, 1935 in Greenville, Alabama, passed into God's loving arms on Monday, February 6, 2012. A member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church since April 25, 1976, and a retired seamstress for Styline Draperies after 29 years of service. Preceded in death by parents Genie and Eula Cross, husband...

Sue Ann (Ramey) White

Sue Ann (Ramey) White

Feb 6, 2012

Sue Ann White was born November 3, 1931 in Springfield, Ohio to Lawrence Ramey and Elizabeth Turney Ramey. Sue Ann accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Bethany Baptist Church under the late Rev. A.L. Mason. She was united in marriage to the former Wesley L. White and from this union, two daughters were reared. She...

William Ford Jr

William Ford Jr

Feb 6, 2012

William E. Ford, Jr., age 63, went home to the Lord Monday, February 6, 2012. Predeceased by his parents, Mildred Ford and William E. Ford, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Michelle L. Smith; son, Justin Howard; brother, Glen F. Ford; and many other relatives and friends.

James Harvey Simpson

James Harvey Simpson

Feb 4, 2012

James Harvey Simpson, age 61, departed this life February 4, 2012 unexpected at his residence. Proceeded in death by his father, Hugh Simpson; his brother, William A Simpson. Survived by his mother, Helen Simpson; two sons, Vernon “Skeeter” Skipper and Shawn (Kim) Skipper; wife, Saundra Simpson; mother of his children and special friend, Lottie Skipper; stepson, William McCauley; stepdaughters,...

Frances Louise Smith

Frances Louise Smith

Feb 4, 2012

Frances Louise Smith “Fannie” a loving and devoted mother and caring friend to many was born in Asheville, North Carolina on January 13th, 1932 and relocated to Columbus, Ohio in 1955 where she departed on February 4th, 2012. Frances was devoted to family and she was a loving and caring mother, nana, sister, and second mom to her nieces...

Robert Cobb

Robert Cobb

Feb 2, 2012

Robert Cobb, age 52, went home to the Lord Thursday, February 2, 2012. Predeceased by his father, Robert Davidson; sister, Marlene Cobb; grandmothers, Dearest Hull and Florence Cobb. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Yauncey (Doneshia) Carter, Justin (Pearl) Jardia, Todd Philips, Miya Cobb, Marika Brown; mother, Frances Donaldson; former wife, Michelle Philips; sisters, Deborah and Synora...

Catherine Lynette 'Poochie' (Stewart) White

Catherine Lynette 'Poochie' (Stewart) White

Feb 2, 2012

Catherine Lynette Stewart White, Poochie, age 52, went home to the Lord Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Diley Ridge Medical Center, Canal Winchester, OH. She was an employee of Maryhaven, Inc.; and a former employee of Greyhound Lines, Inc. Predeceased by her husband, Charles White, she leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Randall and Roderrick (Tanessa) Stewart; daughters,...

Annie Belle Stewart

Annie Belle Stewart

Jan 31, 2012

Annie Belle Stewart was born January 20, 1923; she went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted daughter, Donna Sinclair, and other relatives and friends.

Todd Eugene Hopson

Todd Eugene Hopson

Jan 31, 2012

Todd Eugene Hopson, 46, departed this life January 31, 2012 at St. Ann's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born October 10, 1965 in Zanesville, Ohio to Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Sue) Hopson, he grew up and attended school in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Sue Hopson. He leaves to cherish his memory, daughters Alicia...

Ethel Lee Turner

Ethel Lee Turner

Jan 29, 2012

Ethel Lee Turner, age 84, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 29, 2012. Member of Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Karen Carter, Judy Carter, and Thea Carter; sons, Keith (Patricia) Turner and Kirby Carter; sisters, Thelma Davis, Juandell Parham; brothers, Samuel Turner and Theodore Turner; and many other...

Frances Elizabeth Hicks

Frances Elizabeth Hicks

Jan 27, 2012

Frances Elizabeth Sartor Hicks was born June 5th, 1920 in Union South Carolina, Frances was a member of St Mark A.M.E Church, a missionary at her home church, St Peters A.M.E in Weirton West Virginia and she was member of Friendship Chapter #45 Order of The Eastern Star, P.H.A. Frances was formerly employed at Belleview Hospital in Long Island,...

Barbara Jean Johnson

Barbara Jean Johnson

Jan 27, 2012

Barbara Jean Johnson was born December 7, 1951 to Mary Florence Humphrey and Clarence Albert Johnson in Carlisle, Kentucky. She was a resident of Minerva Park Place and professed her faith in Christ through her worship at St. Dominic Church. Barbara, affectionately nicknamed Little Jean, enjoyed shopping, going for walks, and singing. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time...

Betty Jane Brewer

Betty Jane Brewer

Jan 27, 2012

Betty J. Brewer, age 72, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 27, 2012 at Yorkland Park medical Center. Born December 29, 1939 in Clarksburg, OH, she retired from DCSC with 34 years of service. Devout member of Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church. Predeceased by her parents, Evelyn and Albert Brewer; sister, Mary Alice Brewer; 5 brothers,...

Florence Grace Sykes

Florence Grace Sykes

Jan 23, 2012

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John Aaron Dooley

John Aaron Dooley

Jan 22, 2012

John A. Dooley, age 72, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 22, 2012. An active member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church and former member of Oakley Full Gospel Baptist Church, John was a retired teacher for Columbus City Schools. He was an avid gardener who shared much of his produce throughout the community. His...

Washington Smith Jr

Washington Smith Jr

Jan 21, 2012

Washington Mackey Smith, Jr. was born August 22, 1928 to Violet Lattimer Smith and Washington M. Smith, Sr. in Columbus, Ohio. As a child, Washington began his formal education in the Columbus Public Schools, where he attended Pilgrim Elementary School and Champion Junior High School. He graduated from the University School and continued his academic pursuits at Ohio University,...

Karl Michael Gibson

Karl Michael Gibson

Jan 21, 2012

Karl Michael Gibson, born July 5, 1945, died January 21, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents Henry and Georgia Gibson, brothers, John Gibson, Eugene Gibson, James Gibson, and Richard Gibson, sisters, Henrietta Hill, Joyce Martin, and Roxie Bolding. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Karla (Sheldon) Ivery; grandchildren Sheldon Jr. and...

Earnestine Sealey

Earnestine Sealey

Jan 20, 2012

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