Obituaries

Jan 7, 2018

Jean Burse was born January 9, 1946 and passed away January 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Regina Finch Watson, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Lord Amze Ecvepzar (Michelle), Reginald (Kimberly) Rains, and Harold Burse, Jr. (Teresa Cook); brother Frank Hambrick; sister Joyce Watson Walls; and a host of grandchildren, great...

Jan 7, 2018

Jessie Lee Bryant, daughter of Louis and Veronis McAfee was born November 15, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She gave her life to the Lord at an early age and attended Trinity Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio. Jessie attended Columbus City Schools and graduated from East High School in 1945. After graduation, she worked various jobs as a housekeeper. On...

Jan 7, 2018

Linda Joanne Powell went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2018. She was born November 6, 1954 to Charles and Ruthella Holland in Delaware, Ohio. A graduate of Rutherford B. Hayes High School, Linda earned an Associate degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and a Bachelor's degree in Education from The Ohio State University. She went on...

Jan 5, 2018

Jan 4, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Atkinson Neal passed away on the wintry morning of Thursday, January 4, at Villa Angela Care Center in Columbus after a serious illness. She was 92 years old. She was born January 18, 1925 in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Johnson Atkinson and his wife Helen Atkinson (Simmington), and spent much of her life in nearby Maysville, Kentucky. She...

Jan 4, 2018

Jessie Carter (Sister) was born August 30, 1955 in Delhi, Louisiana to the late Jesse and Polly Drummer. After the passing of her beloved mother and father, she was taken in and raised by her mom Roxie and her dad Richard Johnson, in Chicago IL. She confessed Christ and was baptized at a young age. She graduated early from...

Jan 3, 2018

Joyce Ann Birdsall was born July 17, 1942 to Dorothy and Ernest Birdsall in Raleigh, North Carolina. A loving and devoted mother, Joyce worked at Borden’s Dairy for years. She then went to work for Schottenstein’s from which she retired. Joyce enjoyed dancing, solving word search puzzles, and watching sporting events, especially Pittsburgh Steelers games. She also loved nature,...

Jan 2, 2018

Robert “Bob” Lamont Pullien was born May 17, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio, to the union of Jessie L. Pullien and Lucille L. Jones Pullien. He confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of First Church of God. Bob was a graduate of East High School. Following graduation, he served in the United States Navy. After being...

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...

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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...