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John Jerome Jones

John Jerome Jones

Aug 7, 2010

John Jerome Jones, age 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, August 7, 2010 at Carolinas Medical Center-Main in Charlotte, NC. John was born on May 27, 1940 in Elba, AL to the late K.C. and Minnie Dell Jones. He relocated to Columbus, OH in 1957 where he resided until relocating to Charlotte, NC to live with his daughter...

George Reese Jr

George Reese Jr

Aug 6, 2010

George Reese Jr., age 60, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2010 at the OSU Ross Heart Hospital after a short illness. Born in Amite, Louisiana on August 7, 1949. Preceded in death by his father George Reese Sr., his mother Beatrice (Stevenson) Reese and his loving wife of 32 years Mary E. Reese. George proudly served...

Mary Marie Anderson

Mary Marie Anderson

Aug 5, 2010

Mary Marie Anderson, age 85, born in Newark, NJ, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2010 at her Columbus residence. She was a graduate of East High School. Predeceased by husband Fred Anderson, Jr., children, Becky, Colleen Collette (twins), Phyllis Jean, Eddie, and John Paul, parents Nellie and James Nash, sisters, Laura, Alice, and Margaret, brother James, grandchild India, and...

Hilda May Aldrich

Hilda May Aldrich

Aug 3, 2010

Hilda (Howard) Aldrich went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2010. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Eunity Howard; 3 brothers; and 1 sister. Survived by daughters, Linda Williams and Geri (Kelley) Munnerlyn; loving sister, Dolores (David) Speaks; grandchildren, Kelly, Angela, Amy, Lindsay and Tyler; 4 great-grand children; and a host of nieces, nephews and...

Addie Mae Coles

Addie Mae Coles

Aug 2, 2010

Addie Coles ,92, departed this life on August 2, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, George Coles; daughter, Florence Coles; and son Leroy Coles. Survived by children, Charles (Rita) Coles, Harold (Betty) Coles, Walter Coles, Esther Fountain, Margaret McCrary, Melvin (Carolyn) Coles, and Virginia Kirtley; sister, Floreese Hunter; sister-in-law, Ann Jones; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews...

Lucy 'Precious' Jones

Lucy 'Precious' Jones

Aug 2, 2010

Lucy Ayton Jones, an immigrant from Jamaica, W.I., planted spiritual seeds of hope in the hearts of the desolate. Even though she was told by experts that certain species of plants could not grow in the environmental climate she lived in, with faith, she toiled in her garden planting, nurturing, and growing some of the most vibrantly beautiful and...

Tina Marie Franklin

Tina Marie Franklin

Aug 1, 2010

Tina M. Franklin was born on October 13, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School and received her Associates Degree in Medical Assistance from Mansfield Business College. Despite Tina's limited condition. she enjoyed going to the zoo, going on scenic drives, taking walks, watching basketball, football, comedy shows, attending weekly (Wednesday and Sunday)...

Shirley Lashawn 'Shawn' Eiland

Shirley Lashawn 'Shawn' Eiland

Jul 29, 2010

Shirley Lashawn Eiland was born on January 7, 1965 in Auburn, Alabama, where she was a baptized member of the A.M.E. Zion Church. She attended Auburn High School and was a member of the HOSA Club (Health Occupations Students of America). In 1991, Shirley or “Shawn” as she was affectionately known, relocated to Columbus, Ohio. A mother of ten,...

Bettye Jean Lambert

Bettye Jean Lambert

Jul 28, 2010

Bettye Scott Lambert, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2010. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Scott; father, Joe Scott; brothers, Theodore Shelborne, David Scott, and Peter Scott; and sister, Beatrice Scott. She is survived by sisters, Ethel Scott Broome, Josephine Scott, Ruby Scott-Edwards (Anthony), Roberta Diana Scott, and sister-in-law Jewell Shelborne. She also...

Neuvia Dorante

Neuvia Dorante

Jul 27, 2010

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Miriam C. Jimerson

Miriam C. Jimerson

Jul 27, 2010

Miriam C. Jimerson, 75, born January 18, 1935, passed away early Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at OSU East Hospital. Homegoing Celebration 12 noon, Friday, August 6, 2010 at Refuge Baptist Church, 400 North 20th Street, where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the start of service. Interment Union Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720...

Magdaline Laverne 'Maggie' Price

Magdaline Laverne 'Maggie' Price

Jul 26, 2010

Magdaline LaVerne Price was born on June 20, 1960 to Camille Price and Charles Williams. A lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, Magdaline, known affectionately as “Maggie,” was an early graduate of Mohawk High School at the age of sixteen. She was a former employee of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (MRDD) and later retired from the Columbus Public...

Janet Pugh Thurston

Janet Pugh Thurston

Jul 26, 2010

Janet M. Pugh Thurston, was born on December 22, 1949 to the late Wade Pugh and Geraldine Glover-Pugh, in Warren, Ohio. Janet attended the Warren Public School District until graduating from Warren Harding High School where she was an energetic and bright student. Janet was saved at a very young age and attended the House of Prayer where she...

Chukwuka David Anene

Chukwuka David Anene

Jul 25, 2010

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Edward Williams Sr

Edward Williams Sr

Jul 24, 2010

Edward C. Williams Sr. “Tollbooth” departed this life on July 24, 2010. Survived by his loving wife Bernadette Williams and his children.

Lizzie Monroe

Lizzie Monroe

Jul 24, 2010

Lizzie Monroe was born on September 13, 1927 in Monticello, Georgia to Aranna and Thomas Monroe. Lizzie moved to Columbus, Ohio with her family in the 50’s and started work as an elevator operator. She later worked as a housekeeper. She was devoted to helping raise her nieces and nephews. Lizzie departed this life on Saturday, July 24, 2010....

Cora Mae Bohanna

Cora Mae Bohanna

Jul 21, 2010

Evg. Cora M. Bohanna, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Grady Memorial Hospital, Delaware, Ohio. Evg. Bohanna influenced the lives of many in her family, church, and community. She leaves a legacy of being a servant truly dedicated and devoted to the Lord. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Harry...

Stuart Randolph Smith

Stuart Randolph Smith

Jul 19, 2010

Stuart Randolph Smith, 51, Sunrise September 7, 1958 to Sunset July 19, 2010. A 1976 graduate of Eastmoor High School and attended The Ohio State University. He was a retiree of the Columbus Dispatch Newspaper and Federal Express. Stuart was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Betty Smith and brother Keith. He is survived by wife, Germaine;...

Wendeline B. 'Wendy' Ross

Wendeline B. 'Wendy' Ross

Jul 19, 2010

Wendeline Burton Ross, 56, born in Canton, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010. A graduate of Canton South High School (1971), The Ohio State University (B.S., 1975), and University of Dayton (M.S., 1984), Wendy was employed 33 years as an educator and counselor with the Columbus Public Schools. She was a member of the Columbus Education Association (CEA),...

La Verne Bolden

La Verne Bolden

Jul 19, 2010

La Verne Bolden, beloved wife and mother, was called home July 19, 2010, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born and raised in Birmingham, AL., employed at Grant Hospital, Columbus, OH for many years and member of East Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, brother, Russell Allen and sister, Linda Scott. She leaves to cherish her...

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