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Starlett Ann Beidleman

Starlett Ann Beidleman

Sep 29, 2010

Starlett Ann Beidleman, born November 30, 1953 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 29, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Eastland Congregation. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward Lee Bright Sr. and Irene C. Bright and her brother, Edward Lee Bright Jr. Survived by husband, Ernest Beidleman; daughter, Erica (JR) Marselle;...

Della Mae Jefferson Long

Della Mae Jefferson Long

Sep 27, 2010

Mrs. Della Mae Jefferson Long, 68, lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, entered eternal rest on Monday, September 27, 2010. Della was born on November 26, 1941. As a youth she joined the Trinity Baptist Church and was educated in the Columbus City School District. She retired from the Ohio Bell Telephone Company where she served faithfully for 30 years....

Calvin Maurice Hubert

Calvin Maurice Hubert

Sep 27, 2010

Calvin M. Hubert, age 59 of Columbus, Ohio, born September 4, 1951, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 27, 2010. He was affectionately known as “Cal” and “Uncle Calvin”. He was a very self-confident, independent yet private man. He possessed a strong devotion to family and friends. Calvin was an avid reader. His favorite interests were history...

Ruby Lee Caldwell

Ruby Lee Caldwell

Sep 26, 2010

Ruby Lee Caldwell, age 83, went home to the Lord Sunday, September 26, 2010 at her residence. Mother of the Church at Canaan Temple Church. She leaves to cherish her memory, three sons, Avery (Pat), Michael (Vantie), and Charles (Tammy) Caldwell; six daughters, Taeisha, Anita, Shirley, Barbara, Carol, and Rita Caldwell; three stepchildren, Mary, Chuckie, and Timothy (deceased); Richard...

Clara White

Clara White

Sep 26, 2010

Clara (Collins) White, 72, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2010. Formerly of New Orleans, LA, Clara retired from Mt. Carmel Hospital West after 35 years of dedicated service. Preceded in death by parents Cora Pate and Sherdon Collins, granddaughter Denise N’ysha Denise White, and uncle Minister Tommy Pate. Survived by husband Eugene White; sons Eugene White, Jr. and...

Fred Andrews

Fred Andrews

Sep 25, 2010

Fred Andrews, 78, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Isabelle Ridgway Care Center in Columbus. He was born on September 4, 1932 in Thomaston, Georgia and moved with his family to Columbus, Ohio at an early age. He attended Franklin Jr. High School and was a graduate of East High School, where he was a member of...

Ronald Lee Stinson

Ronald Lee Stinson

Sep 22, 2010

Ronald Lee Stinson, Sr., born September 23, 1944, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Preceded in death by father William J. Stinson, Jr. and mother Beatrice Bolden. Survived by wife of 32 years, Gwendolyn Stinson; son Ronald Stinson, Jr.; daughter Amber Stinson; stepchildren Joseph and Pamela Ewing; sister Beverly (Manuel) Armstrong; twin brother...

Herndon Obediah Lee

Herndon Obediah Lee

Sep 21, 2010

Herndon O. Lee, age 59, departed this life suddenly on September 21, 2010. Born November 11, 1950 in Brownsville, TN. Preceded in death by parents Bishop John W Lee and Mother Virgie Lynn Lee. Survived by children Delilah, Lanora, Damien, Candace, Danielle, Brian, Sky, Skylar, and Marcus; former wife Deborah; step mother Louise; siblings Carl (Maria), Marcus (Pati), Priscilla...

Ronald Lee Gwinn

Ronald Lee Gwinn

Sep 20, 2010

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Teddy Marquice Mcgrapth

Teddy Marquice Mcgrapth

Sep 18, 2010

Teddy Marquice McGrapth, age 21, went home to be with our Lord suddenly on Saturday, September 18, 2010. Born August 26, 1989, Teddy was predeceased by his great grandparents, Joseph and Mary Coles, James Wright, Luddie Wright, Lucille McGrapth, and William Oakley; aunt, Kimberly Lynn Coles, step-sister, India Long; and cousin, Ashley Rene Coles. He leaves to cherish his...

Gregg Stefan Lee

Gregg Stefan Lee

Sep 16, 2010

Gregg Stefan Lee was born on May 28, 1994. He previously lived in Cleveland and Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was a resident of Columbus, Ohio for the past six years. As a child, Gregg loved gymnastics, tumbling and track. In Gregg’s short adulthood, he absolutely loved to draw and vowed that after college, he was moving to Japan. Gregg had...

Virginia West

Virginia West

Sep 15, 2010

Virginia West, age 73, was born July 5, 1937 in Columbus, OH. She departed this earthly life on September 15, 2010 at James Cancer Hospital (OSU Medical Center). Virginia was preceded in death by her husbands, Willie West and Ronald Smith Sr.; daughter, Patricia A. Thomas and son, Clarence M. Smith. She leaves to cherish her memories her son,...

Howard Grayson Watkins

Howard Grayson Watkins

Sep 14, 2010

Howard Grayson Watkins, 90, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Garrison Assisted Living. He was a World War II veteran and he retired from the United States Postal Service. Preceded in death by parents George W. Watkins and Lena R. Clemons; brother, George W. Watkins Jr.; and sister, Esther M. Miller. Survived by...

Harold Pruitt Douthitt

Harold Pruitt Douthitt

Sep 14, 2010

Harold Pruitt Douthitt, age 59, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. He was born May 23, 1951 to Mable Barnes (Conley) and the late Vernon Pruitt Douthitt, in Covington, KY. A 1969 graduate of Withrow High School, he also was a member of Brown Chapel AME Church in Cincinnati, OH. A longtime resident...

Eugene Wellington Adams

Eugene Wellington Adams

Sep 14, 2010

In loving memory of Eugene Adams, age 83, who went home to the Lord Tues, September 14, 2010 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH. Mr. Adams graduated from John Hayes High School in Cleveland, OH in 1946. He also graduated from Butler University in 1951 with a degree in Journalism and Marketing. Eugene Adams is survived by his daughters,...

Heavenly B. Neal-Drake

Heavenly B. Neal-Drake

Sep 13, 2010

Neal-Drake, Heavenly B. () - Entered in the the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 13, 2010 at Nationwide Children's Hospital at the age of 1 year.

Alice Mae Judd Betsill

Alice Mae Judd Betsill

Sep 13, 2010

Alice Judd Betsill passed into the heavenly kingdom on Monday, September 13th. She will be missed by the many people whose lives she touched with her teaching, her wisdom, and her love. Alice was born in September 25, 1928, in Erwin, North Carolina. She received her early education in the Public School system there. After graduating from the Harnett...

Luther Mance Sr

Luther Mance Sr

Sep 12, 2010

Luther Arnold Mance, Sr. was born on April 7, 1931 to Juanita Combs Mance and Edward Mance, Sr. in Short Creek, West Virginia. Luther, or “Lou” as his family and close friends knew him, served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a skilled marksman and qualified for the designation of Sharp Shooter. Lou traveled...

Charles William 'Pete' Clayton

Charles William 'Pete' Clayton

Sep 9, 2010

Charles William “Pete” Clayton, 72, departed this life on Thursday, September 9, 2010 with many of his loved ones by his side. Born in Columbus on September 15, 1937, Pete was a 1956 graduate of South High School and a U.S. Navy veteran. He retired from Western Electric/ATT/Lucent with 32 years of service. Preceded in death by parents James...

Rayanna Regina 'Jean' (Ragland) Shipley

Rayanna Regina 'Jean' (Ragland) Shipley

Sep 8, 2010

Rayanna Regina “Jean” Shipley, born August 17, 1953, departed this life on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. A lifelong resident of Columbus, she retired from Columbia Gas of Ohio after 32 years of service. Preceded in death by husband Ronald H. Shipley and father Paul Robert Ragland, Sr. Survived by daughters Tamlyn (Tracy) McCrary and Latasha C. Draughon; mother Evelyn...

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