Obituaries

Jan 1, 2018

Percy Washington Sr. was born on November 14,1925 in Selma ,Alabama. He was the fourth child,the oldest son born to the union of Clifton and Pernello Washington.Percy attended the Selma Public School System.He also attended College Hill Baptist Church and as a young man he helped create and sang in the families gospel group called "The Rising Star". Percy...

Dec 31, 2017

Dec 30, 2017

Dec 30, 2017

Dec 30, 2017

Melvin R. Bynum was born 11-8-1932 in Columbus, Ohio and passed away on 12-30-2017 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Melvin was a faithful member of the Unity Baptist Church of Columbus and was preceded in death by his parents, 10 brothers and sisters, son Melvin “Butch” Bynum, and grandson Rodney J. Bynum. Survived by wife Lisa; sons, James “Beanie”...

Dec 30, 2017

Dec 28, 2017

John H. Carter, III, age 67, of Columbus, passed very unexpectedly and went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2017. Born December 30, 1949, John was the baby boy of John and Alma Carter's two children. He is survived by his loving daughter Adia (Ryan) Holmes; devoted mother Alma Carter; lifelong friend/sister Barbara Rhea; and a host...

Dec 28, 2017

Dec 28, 2017

Amelia Lee Harris was born September 19, 1977 in Columbus, Ohio where she remained as a lifelong resident. After earning her GED, Amelia went on to complete her certification as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA). She loved working as an STNA and was employed by Arlington Court and Friendship Village. She enjoyed backyard cookouts, listening to music, singing,...

Dec 26, 2017

Wilburn Harold Weddington, Sr., 93, was called to heavenly service on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Born September 21, 1924 to Earl and Anna Mae Weddington in Hiram, Georgia, he was the oldest of two boys. He was a 1944 graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended Howard University Medical School in Washington, D.C., where he received his...

Dec 25, 2017

Ophelia Stevenson Nichols, daughter of the late Tomes Reid and Lillie Mae Stevenson, was born in Cool Springs, NC on April 2, 1923. She departed this life on December 25, 2017. She was a graduate of Morningside High School and a faithful member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church where she served as: President of the Senior Choir, Sunday school...

Dec 25, 2017

George Fitzroy Franklin, Sr. was called to his eternal rest on December 25, 2017 while at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Guyana, South America to Sylvanus and Ambrozene Franklin. George held degrees from Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD), Long Island University (New York City, NY), and The Ohio State University in Columbus. He taught...

Dec 25, 2017

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Dec 22, 2017

Margie King was born January 3, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio, where she spent her formative years and attended South High School. She was worked at The Ohio State University Medical Center before taking a job at Buckeye Steel Castings, where after 15 years of faithful service, she became the first female employee to retire from the plant. Margie enjoyed...

Dec 22, 2017

Edward Elijah Feaster, "Eddie," was born December 13, 1945 to Elijah and Ruth Feaster in Buffalo, New York. On December 22, 2017, our loving father was called home to rest his tired soul. Eddie received his education at East High School in Buffalo, New York. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army where he received a...

Dec 21, 2017

Dec 21, 2017

Dec 20, 2017

Corday Raymere Burgess was born to Lisa Burgess and Willis Brooks August 27, 1985, in Columbus, Ohio In his youth, Corday attended Franklinton Elementary and South High school. At a young age, Corday was Baptized at Anchor Bishop Church on Clime Road in Columbus, Ohio. He played Pony League Football from age five to Middle School. He also played...

Dec 20, 2017