Obituaries
John Leslie Pannell
Jun 25, 2020
John Pannell was born April 4, 1938 in Gilliam, Wv to James and Sally Ann Pannell. He attended St. John Baptist Church until his health no longer permitted, then he would watch service on TV and read his bible. Throughout his life, he was always a loving father and devoted husband. John was preceded in death by his parents,...
Daniel Ballenger
Jun 24, 2020
On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, we lost the Patriarch of our family to Covid-19 at Mt. Carmel East hospital. Daniel Ballenger Sr. was born on April 2, 1931, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Coleman Bernard and Alice (Mitchell) Ballenger. Daniel was married for 50 years before the death of his lovely wife, Marie (Thomas) Ballenger in 1998....
Barbara Ann Thompson
Jun 23, 2020
Barbara Thompson, age 85, born July 17, 1934 in Columbus, OH, went to be home with the Lord on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. She was a graduate of East High School and retired from The Ohio State University. Barbara was a member of Temple of Compassion Church where she shared her love for Jesus Christ. In Him, she found...
Richard Eugene Turner
Jun 23, 2020
Richard E. Turner, age 69, known to many as "Eagle," passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at The OSU James Cancer Center. He was born August 19, 1950 to Joe and Luella Turner in Roseville, West Virginia. He worked for many years at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport where he was employed by Gate Gourmet as a...
Joseph Curtis Turner
Jun 22, 2020
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Joseph Turner, who passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 in Westerville, OH. Mr. Turner is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Turner Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....
Leroy Skipper, Jr.
Jun 21, 2020
On July 2, 1941 in Simon Mississippi, Rev. L.R. and Willie Nell Skipper were blessed with a son, LeRoy. He was the oldest of eight children and was lovingly known as “Junior” by his brothers, sisters, family and “Skip” by his friends and associates. At an early age, he was baptized by his father Rev. L.R. Skipper at St....
Marcella Porter
Jun 18, 2020
Marcella Porter was born as Marcella Howard in Springfield, Ohio, to her parents William Howard and Laura Moragne on December 4, 1934. She was educated in Dayton City Schools. She was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served for a duration of three years (1953-1956). Marcella’s outstanding work in her career was also honorably recognized by...
Rex Baldwin
Jun 17, 2020
Rex Baldwin was born on August 31, 1958 in Montgomery, AL. In 1969, his family relocated to Columbus, OH. Rex was a live wire, and he was a handful for his mother, but his mother made sure all her children knew the word of God and Rex knew his Bible. Rex was saved and received Christ as his Lord...
Loneste Macon Blackwell
Jun 16, 2020
Loneste M. Blackwell was born on April 28, 1925 in Danville, Kentucky. She was the first of three children born to Peter and Irene Macon. She graduated as Valedictorian in the class of 1944 at Bate High School in Danville. She relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio to attend the University of Cincinnati. In April 1953, she completed the Ohio Civil...
Waki Malik Bryant
Jun 16, 2020
Waki Malik Bryant died tragically at 18 years of age on June 16, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Waki was born on August 31, 2001, in Columbus. He attended Columbus City Schools, Christo Rey, Valley Forge Military Academy, and graduated from Focus Learning Academy. Waki had many gifts and dreams of making a difference in this world. Sadly, just as...
Shirley Carter Little
Jun 16, 2020
Shirley Jones Little, age 84, of 1425 Yorkland Road was born on February 8, 1936, in Newark, NJ, to the late Mary Jones (Johnnie Dunning/stepfather, whom raised her) and James Jones. She entered eternal peace on June 16, 2020, after a long-term illness in Columbus, Ohio, with her family by her side. In Feb 1956, Shirley married Wilbert T...
Debra Denise Terry
Jun 15, 2020
Debra was born May 25, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, and passed away on June 15, 2020, at OSU East. Debra attended Columbus City Schools; later she was employed by Columbus City Schools as a Satellite Worker with their Lunch Program. Debra also worked for CDC Headstart as a Bus Aide. She had attended St. Phillips with her aunt as...
Charles Roscoe Peery, Iii
Jun 13, 2020
Charles R. Peery, III, age 68, of Columbus passed away on June 13, 2020, at Mount Carmel East Hospital. He was a member of Broad Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where he served on the Diaconate Board. Charles was born February 9, 1952 in Bluefield, W.Va., the son of Charles R. Peery Jr. and Lorraine Brown Peery. He...
Yvonne Rankins
Jun 12, 2020
Yvonne Rankins was born on August 15th, 1932 to William and Alice Holmes in New Orleans Louisiana. She was married at the age of 21 in 1953 to Lorenzo Rankins. She was educated at Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Yvonne served as an educator in many ways, professionally as a...
Curtis Eugene Chambers
Jun 12, 2020
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Curtis Chambers, who passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Mr Chambers is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Chambers Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....
Jeanette James
Jun 11, 2020
Jeanette (McGee) James was born August 25, 1932 to the late Scott and Aserlene (Smiley) McGee. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Helen Herbert, Queen Esther Gilliam, and Irene Barnes. Jeanette passed away on June 11, 2020. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, William E. James, Jr. and Jon Ivan James; grandson, Aaron James;...
Darryl Anthony Brown
Jun 8, 2020
Darryl Anthony Brown, affectionately known as "DB", was born July 9, 1972 in Columbus, OH, to Robert Albert Gregory and Dorothy L. Brown. Darryl attended Whetstone High School, where he was a State Track Champion. He was also a four-time Columbus Park and Recreation Swimming Champion for Windsor Pool. He was a construction worker laying concrete for Gutknecht &...
Marjorie Wade
Jun 7, 2020
We are here today to show our love, admiration, and heartfelt respect for our dear Mother, Mother-in-Law, Wife, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend - Marjorie Wade. Marjorie Lockett Wade was born on January 29, 1945, in Limestone County, Alabama, and fell asleep in death on June 7, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. She was one of ten...
Dearin Lewis Crockett
Jun 5, 2020
PASTOR DEARIN L. CROCKETT “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” – Psalm 116:15 Pastor Dearin L. Crockett was a man of God who was a giant in the Spirit, yet, gentle in heart – he was “The Perfect Gentleman”. Born on April 8, 1984 in Columbus, OH to Anamaria Crockett and Wendell...
Tisha Mareena Rippey
Jun 5, 2020
Tisha Mareena Rippey was born on October 20, 1973 in Columbus, OH. She departed from this life on Friday, June 5, 2020. Tisha graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School in 1991. Tisha then attended Ohio Dominican College and Franklin University, where she received her Associates Degree in Accounting, with a minor in Business Management. Tisha worked at JP...
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