Obituaries
Annette Gerrie Ware
Feb 17, 2021
Annette, the youngest of four children, was born in Columbus, OH, on November 18, 1952, to Thomas and Fairy Jean Crump. Early in her life, she and her family moved from Columbus to Plain City, OH, where she attended Plain City Elementary and Jr. High School and graduated from Jonathan Alder High School. She retired from Farmers Insurance Company,...
Saebaethae I. Swift
Feb 17, 2021
SAEBAETHAE IYANQKAE SWIFT was born in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, September 18, 1980. She was the daughter and first child of Bettye Swift and Richard Willis, Sr. She was a gorgeous baby with the brightest brown eyes. Saebaethae was affectionally called Sam by family and friends. SAM EXUDED LOVE. She could be loud and infectious or warm and understanding....
Walker "Leon" Howard
Feb 13, 2021
Walker L. Howard was born July 27, 1935 in Wytheville, VA. He was the son of Walker Howard and Emily Crockett. Howard proudly served in the U.S. Army where he was honorably discharged on February 21, 1957. He retired from John Clay Masonry in 1988. Walker, "Grandaddy" or “Leon”, as he was affectionately called, was truly loved by his...
Marguerite Beatrice Mcdowell
Feb 13, 2021
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Marguerite McDowell, who passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. McDowell is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The McDowell Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....
Dr. Elias Alexander Mapis
Feb 12, 2021
Dr. Elias Mapis, age 69, died February 12th, 2021 after a long battle with the CoronaVirus. He was preceded in death by his Mother Gachomo, and his brothers Jonah and Abraham. Some of you may know him as Dr. Mapis, Professor, Eli, Dara, and more recently Papa, a simple indication of how he meant so much to a lot...
Marion Q Bowers
Feb 11, 2021
MARION Q. BOWERS was born on Wednesday, May 19, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of Eubanks Rozelle and Ola Mae (Jackson) Price. Marion was a high school graduate and had completed some college courses. She loved the Lord and was affiliated with the Baptist Faith. Marion was employed as a security guard with the State of...
Elestine Evelyn Lawson
Feb 10, 2021
On February 10, 2021, Elestine Evelyn Lawson went home to be with the Lord. Elestine was born in Macon, Georgia on October 28, 1913, to (Bessie Gillam) and (Nathan Stewart). She moved to Columbus in 1923.She was preceded in death by her husband, Isiah Lawson; her son, Nathan Lawson; and her parents. Elestine is survived by her daughter-in-law, Gwendolyn...
Otis Charles Belser
Feb 9, 2021
Otis Charles Belser, baby boy of twelve, was born to the late Mr. & Mrs. John H. & Simon Lee Belser on November 30, 1953 in Birmingham, Alabama. Otis attended the Oxmoor Elementary School and graduated from the Wenonah High School. Otis was baptized at an early age and became a member of the Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church...
Lois L Cummings
Feb 6, 2021
Sunrise May 14, 1934 -- Sunset February 6, 2021 Lois L. Cummings was born in Dixon Mills, Alabama to Lucretia and Dossie Griffin on May 14, 1934. She departed this life on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Grant Medical Hospital. Lois was baptized at a young age at Shiloh Baptist Church in Marengo County, Alabama, and was a long-time...
Phyllis Dian Summerall
Feb 6, 2021
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Phyllis Summerall, who passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Ms. Summerall is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Summerall Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. ...
Walter James Gwinn
Feb 5, 2021
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Walter Gwinn, who passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 in Alantis, Florida. Mr. Gwinn is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Gwinn Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. ...
Judith Schuyler (Brown) Lymor
Feb 5, 2021
Judith Schuyler (Brown) Lymor was called home to eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ernest and Fannie Hayes and Clarence and Beatrice Brown; parents, James and Evelyn (Hayes) Brown Lucas; brother-in-law, Arthur L. Banks; and son in law, William Anderson. She was born April...
Gladys Forquer
Feb 3, 2021
Gladys M. Forquer; (affectionately called Ms. Gladys) was born on September 8, 1935 to the late Lloyd Gray and Hattie B. Gray in Electric Mill, Mississippi. She attended Elkhorn High School in Northfork, West Virginia. Gladys married John Henry Martin of Kimball, West Virginia and became the proud mother of three children. John Henry Martin Jr, of Oahu, Hawaii,...
Allen Poole
Feb 2, 2021
ALLEN POOLE, son of Minnie Moss, was born on Saturday, September 13, 1930, in Douglas, Georgia. This United States Army Veteran served in the Korean War. Following his service to his country, Allen was united in holy matrimony to Helen C. Bennett on October 14, 1951. Brother Poole loved the Lord. He accepted Christ at an early age and...
Madelyn Carol Greene
Feb 2, 2021
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Madelyn Greene, who passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Greene is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Greene Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....
Tanja Marie Davis
Feb 2, 2021
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Tanja Davis, who passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Ms. Davis is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Davis Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. ...
Tausha Lynn Carter
Jan 29, 2021
Friday evening January 29, 2021, Tausha Lynn Carter went from trial to triumph and gained eternal rest. Tausha was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 24, 1967, to Felencia and Fred Thomas. She was a graduate of the Mifflin High School, class of 1986. She attended Devry University, and in 2003 she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration...
Gilda Prysock
Jan 26, 2021
Gilda Prysock was born April 22, 1948 in Albany, GA. On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, she entered eternal rest. Gilda is preceded in death by her loving husband, Willie Ruben Prysock, Jr.; son, Christopher Aaron Prysock; mother, Mary Wright; and brother, Conter "Chuck" Wright. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Nicole M. Prysock; father, Hampton W. Wright; brother,...
Christopher Lee Duckworth
Jan 25, 2021
Christopher Lee Duckworth, affectionately known as “Chris” and “Duck” was born November 3, 1974 in Louisville, KY. As a child Chris was a Boy Scout and Eagle Scout troop member. He attended Dupont Manual High School in Louisville, KY where he was a member of the Quick Recall Academic Team. He played basketball in both high school and college....
Hattie Bell
Jan 24, 2021
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Hattie Bell, who passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Columbus, OH. Mrs Bell is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Bell Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....
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