Obituaries

Dec 3, 2017

Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Daryl B. Terrell, Sr. Your encouraging messages, whispered prayers, and all other thoughtful gestures through which you have expressed your care and concern are greatly appreciated. We invite you to share a special memory, light a tribute candle, and/or leave a condolence for his family. Daryl's obituary page will be...

Dec 2, 2017

Nov 28, 2017

Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Ronald Jackson. We invite you to share a special memory, light a tribute candle, and/or leave a condolence message for his family and loved ones. Your words of encouragement, prayers, and all other thoughtful gestures are greatly appreciated at this time. Please continue to check Ron's page periodically over the...

Nov 28, 2017

Nov 27, 2017

Roberta Anne (Jackson) Patrick, age 75, was born September 6, 1942 in Greenfield, OH to Robert and Charlene (Payne) Jackson. "Pat" retired from Franklin County Children Services. She was a voracious reader who loved the library. She also loved to play bingo and to listen to various genres of music. On Monday, November 27, 2017, Roberta transitioned to Heaven...

Nov 25, 2017

Simon "Sinny" Williams passed over on November 25, 2017. He was born June 6, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio. He was the baby boy in a family of seven children. Sinny was a gentle soul that loved life. His signature laugh was infectious. He was a graduate of Columbus Central High School where he was a basketball standout under the...

Nov 24, 2017

Brenda Jean Bryant was born to Robert and Jessie (McAfee) Bryant on September 26, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio. Early in life Brenda was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church. A 1967 graduate of East High School, she received a Bachelor of Science in Special Education and Art Education from Central State University (Wilberforce, OH) in 1973. She also earned an...

Nov 22, 2017

JB McDowell was born on August 27, 1945 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He departed this life on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. JB served in the United States Army from 1963 -1966. He was a 1963 graduate of Lincoln High School and was retired from the Columbus Public Schools as Head Custodian. He loved traveling, fishing and bowling. JB was...

Nov 22, 2017

Brenda Thomas, age 69. Sunrise April 19, 1948 - Sunset November 22, 2017. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Thomas, Jr., parents, David and Ruth Tanyhill, and brother Rev. David L. Tanyhill, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter Tracy (Tyson) Ewing; granddaughter Avery; sister Bobbie (George) Hannah; brother Eric (Holly) Tanyhill; special niece...

Nov 21, 2017

Linda Kay Prentice was born March 5, 1953, in Welch, West Virginia to the late Charles and Mildred (Griffith) Prentice. Linda attended The Ohio State University for two years. She was a career Phlebotomy Supervisor. Linda was also an Ordained Elder and loved the Word of God. She was a song and play writer along with being an avid...

Nov 20, 2017

David Grayson Bartlett, 65, of Columbus, Ohio, departed this world on Monday, November 20, 2017, after a valiant and courageous battle with cancer. David entered this world on December 9, 1951, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the youngest child of the late Clyde Bartlett, Jr. and Mary Turner Bartlett. David is survived by his loving and faithful wife, Consuella “Connie”...

Nov 20, 2017

Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Mrs. Patricia R. Foster-Warren. We invite those who wish to light a memorial candle, share a favorite memory, and/or leave a condolence message for her family. Your prayers, words of encouragement, and all other thoughtful expressions of your love and sympathy are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. Please continue...

Nov 18, 2017

Alicia Lawton passed from this life on Saturday November 18, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born to Johnnie Lawton, Jr. and Willease Lawton on December 15, 1958 in Fremont, California, a great birthday gift to her dad whose birthday she shared. Being born into an Army family, Alicia moved many times. The family lived in France, Michigan, Indiana,...

Nov 17, 2017

James Ross Henderson, age 71, transitioned into the arms of the Lord on Friday, November 17, 2017 at The Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital. Jim was a 1964 graduate of East High School, a 1969 graduate of Central State University; he completed his Masters of Education degree at The Ohio State University. After 28 years of dedicated service...

Nov 16, 2017

Frankie L. McGee began her journey on November 1, 1919, which peacefully ended on November 16, 2017. A native of Augusta, Georgia, she was the seventh of nine siblings born to George Henry and Mary Green. Frankie was a resident of Columbus, Ohio and a dedicated member of Shiloh Baptist Church where she faithfully served on the ladies usher...

Nov 16, 2017

Nov 15, 2017

Angela D. Poole was born July 10, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, to the union of Allen Poole and the late Helen Cassandra Poole. On Wednesday, November 15, 2017, she quietly went home to be with the Lord. Sister Poole was employed many years and retired from Cardinal Foods. She was a community activist for her apartment complex and was...

Nov 15, 2017

William Carl Rippey, affectionately known as “Rip”, was called home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2017. William was born on June 10, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from Central High School, in 1967, William enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served four tours during the Vietnam War before being honorably discharged and receiving...

Nov 15, 2017

Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Aunt, Grandmother, and Educator Helen Louis George was born in Chillicothe, Ohio in 1930 to Monroe and Henrietta George. In the midst of the Great Depression, Helen’s birth year was a time of struggle and survival for people around the world. As a result, Helen grew up with a keen awareness of the importance of...

Nov 14, 2017

Arthur Francis Rankin, born October 5, 1928 to Arthur and Evelyn Rankin. A lifelong resident of Columbus, he attended Saint Cyprian Elementary School. He was the first black to attend and to graduate from Holy Rosary High School in 1946. He was a member of St. Cyprian, St. Dominic, and St. Thomas Catholic churches, respectively. Arthur served 4 years...