Obituaries
Ruth Lanell Williams
Mar 28, 2020
Ruth Lanell Stennis Williams was born in Columbia, Mississippi on March 9, 1936. Ruth earned a Masters of Public Administration from Central Michigan University while maintaining a job and a family. Her undergraduate degree was earned from Jackson State University, B.S. in Biology Education. She did this at a time when very few blacks were even completing high school,...
Virgil Powell
Mar 28, 2020
Virgil Powell, Jr. was born on June 25, 1953 in Toledo, Ohio to Estelle Smith and Virgil Powell, Sr. During his young life, Virgil moved from Toledo and he has resided in Columbus, Ohio since 1980. Virgil graduated from Port Clinton High School. He was employed by Ford Motor Company and Discover card for over twenty years. Virgil’s hobbies...
Delores Mayberry
Mar 26, 2020
Delores Mayberry was born November 19, 1930, to Nora Mae and Willie Crompton. She was the beloved stepdaughter of George L. Hicks Sr. She married Robert C Mayberry in 1947, and they were the proud parents of 5 daughters. Delores transitioned to be with God on March 26, 2020. Mrs Mayberry dedicated her life to Christ at the Church...
Walter Gene Brooks
Mar 25, 2020
Walter Gene Brooks was born July 8, 1944 in Auburn, Alabama to Nellie Pearl and Walter Lee Brooks. He was raised by his mother, maternal-uncle Roosevelt Cooks, and grandmother Mattie Lee Cooks in Warren, Ohio. He attended Warren G. Harding High School where he enjoyed a football career that he continued at The Ohio State University. While attending OSU,...
Shirley Ann Williams
Mar 25, 2020
Shirley Ann Williams was born October 19, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a 1960 graduate of East High School. She retired from the State of Ohio with 41 years of service as a Phlebotomist at OSU Hospital (Main Campus). On March 25, 2020, at the age of 78, Shirley passed away while at OSU East Hospital in Columbus....
Sammie Lee Williams, Jr.
Mar 23, 2020
Sammie Lee Williams Jr. (Sonny) was born in Coy, Alabama on September 1, 1950. On Tuesday March 23, 2020 he was called home. He was very proud of his roots born and raised in Alabama. In his early 20’s he moved to Columbus Ohio living with his sister Aletha McLaurin to explore what the future had in store for...
Robert Edd Short
Mar 22, 2020
ROBERT EDD SHORT, the oldest child born to the union of Rev. John Wesley and Elzoria Short, was born on May 30, 1934 in Giles County, Tennessee. The family later moved to Indianapolis, Indiana. Robert accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Metropolitan Baptist Church where his father was Assistant Pastor. Robert attended Indianapolis Public Schools...
Brent Tubarus Bailey, Jr.
Mar 17, 2020
Brent Tuburas Bailey, Jr., was born Thursday, January 3, 2002 in Columbus. Ohio to Charmaine Bailey Booker and Brent Bailey, Sr. He attended Johnson Park Middle School and St. Vincent. “Boogie”, as he was affectionately known, played basketball for Upward Basketball team. He enjoyed dancing, cooking and music. He especially loved hanging with family. On Tuesday, March 17, 2020,...
Sharon Rose Johnson
Mar 17, 2020
Sharon Rose Johnson was born September 16, 1937. She retired from the Schottenstein Stores Corporation where she worked in the distribution center. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, friend and confidant. The Lord called Sharon into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Williams and Dorothy Cousins...
Orville Cottrell Lynch, Sr.
Mar 17, 2020
Dr. Orville Cottrell Lynch, Sr., age 88, born May 21, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away March 17, 2020. A 1949 graduate of East High School, he went on to attend The Ohio State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Arts & Sciences and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in the...
Terrance Darnell Wilson
Mar 15, 2020
Terrance Darnell Wilson was born on Saturday, June 27, 1959, in Welch, West Virginia. He was the youngest child of Huriam and Elizabeth Wilson (Née Miller). He was baptized, at a young age, at the Hopewell Baptist Church, Columbus, OH where his parents and family worshiped for many years. He recently worshiped at Faith Life Church, New Albany, OH....
Emanuel Michael James
Mar 14, 2020
Emanuel Michael James departed this life on March 14, 2020. He grew up in Burlington, New Jersey. He attended public high school and graduated in 1958. After graduating, he moved to New York and worked several jobs before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed at Lockbourne Air Force Base in Columbus, Ohio, and served his country...
Sandra Larue Brady
Mar 14, 2020
Ms. Sandra Brady, age 80, was born June 24, 1939 in Columbus, OH to Russell Brady, Sr. and Rhoda Brady. To her family and friends, she was affectionately called "Sis", "Bunchie", and "Sandy". Sandy attended Columbus Public Schools where she graduated from East High School. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where she served on the usher...
William Dejuan Mario Campbell
Mar 14, 2020
William DeJuan Mario Campbell was born on November 21, 1992 in Columbus, Ohio and gained his wings on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the age of 27. He was a God-sent blessing to his parents, Latasha Campbell-Veney and Shannon Williams, Sr. William, a beloved son, brother, grandson, father, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend, left this world unexpectedly, at the...
Clemmie Cage
Mar 13, 2020
Clemmie Cage, age 80, was born March 7, 1940 in Lorena, Texas. He departed this life on March 13, 2020. Clemmie Cage moved from Lubbock, Texas to Columbus, Ohio in 1964. He was employed as the Maintenance Supervisor with the State of Ohio for 34 years. For many years, he held a second and even a third job providing...
Mable L. Stroud
Mar 12, 2020
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Mable Stroud, who passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Mrs. Stroud is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Stroud Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....
Kieth Allen Whitfield
Mar 12, 2020
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Kieth Whitfield, who passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Huntington, WV. Mr. Whitfield is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Whitfield Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....
Jessie Lee Cage
Mar 12, 2020
Jessie Lee Cage, age 71, was born July 18, 1948 in Epes, Alabama. She departed this life on March 12, 2020. Jessie attended Daniel Payne College in Birmingham, Alabama and later moved to Columbus, Ohio to continue her education. She was employed with the Ohio Department of Transportation for 30 years. After she retired from the state, she became...
Elizabeth Webb
Mar 11, 2020
This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Elizabeth Webb, who passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in Columbus. Mrs. Webb is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of The Webb Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date. Thank...
Douglas Michael Williams
Mar 11, 2020
Douglas M. Williams passed away on March 11, 2020. He was born December 23, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Jack A. Williams, Sr. and Roberta Gene Williams. He is preceded in death by his brother Simon L. Williams. Douglas was a graduate of Central High School and a veteran of the United States Navy. He leaves to...
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