Obituaries

Nov 10, 2017

Nov 7, 2017

Nov 6, 2017

Bishop Richard Nathaniel Kemper, 79, born October 28, 1938 in Columbus, OH, departed this life Monday, November 6, 2017, at Kobacker House after an extended illness. Bishop Kemper was serving as Pastor of the Jerusalem Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church at the time of his passing. Predeceased by grandparents Reverend John R. and Mary Kemper, mother Mary Elizabeth Kemper, brother...

Nov 5, 2017

Cassandra “Saunie” Lynn White-Laster, born in Columbus, Ohio, departed this life November 5, 2017. She was fun, loving, caring, forgiving, and charismatic. Throughout her life, Cassandra worked as an office manager and business administrator at various places. She was a former receptionist at New Covenant Believers’ Church. She was a loving member of the Latter Day Saints Community. Her...

Nov 3, 2017

Edwin “Big Ed” Daniel Massey Jr. 83, went to his heavenly home on Friday, November 3, 2017. He was born to the late Edwin Daniel Massey Sr. and Ruby (Nelson) Massey. Ewin was a former member of the Jerusalem Baptist Church. He retired from City of Columbus Division of Water. He was an accomplished bowler. He bowled at Broad...

Nov 2, 2017

Eunice DeBerry Scott, age 91, transitioned peacefully from this life on November 2, 2017 at Grant Medical Center. Born in Anson County, North Carolina, she moved at a young age with her mother and sister to the South side of Columbus, Ohio. A graduate of Columbus South High School, she retired from the State of Ohio, Bureau of Worker's...

Nov 2, 2017

Nov 2, 2017

Oct 30, 2017

Mamie Cea Toland, age 82, departed this life to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, October 30, 2017. She was born on July 22, 1935 to the union of James K. Keaton, Sr. and Rosie Rolling Keaton in Camilla, Georgia. She confessed her faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Salem Baptist...

Oct 30, 2017

In lieu of flowers, the family of Beverly Chisholm requests monetary contributions to help defray funeral expenses. Please contact the family directly for more information. The Book of Memories is made available to all families we serve as well as any family served by any other funeral home in our community.

Oct 29, 2017

Frank Abram Cody was born April 15, 1934 to Robert and Anna Cody in Columbus, Ohio. He attended East High School, but left school early to help take care of his family. He had a job working with his brother, Willie, as a paper boy, and then obtained a position at Children’s Hospital. Frank received his GED later in...

Oct 29, 2017

Arthur Lynward Reid was born December 31, 1952 in Griffin, Georgia. As a child, he moved with his family to Columbus, Ohio where he attended Linden-McKinley High School. He was more affectionately known as “Sonny” by those who knew and loved him best. Sonny enjoyed spending time with his family for holiday gatherings, backyard cookouts in the summer, and...

Oct 28, 2017

Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Arthur Milligan. His obituary page will be updated as additional information is made available. We invite you to share a special memory, light a memorial candle, and/or leave a condolence message for Arthur's family. Your prayers, comforting messages, and all other kindnesses bestowed upon the family during this time are...

Oct 26, 2017

Viola G. (Thompson) Starks Smith made her transition from this world on Thursday, October 26, 2017, after a brief illness. Viola was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 18, 1924. She was the only child of Joseph and Gertrude Thompson. She attended the Columbus Public Schools. Family was so very important to Viola. After being raised as an only...

Oct 23, 2017

Arvella Thomas., age 93, was born in Carrollton, Georgia on July 26, 1924 to the late Josephine and Homer Clopton. On Monday, October 23, 2017 an angel of God stopped by her residence to escort her home to be with the Lord. Arvella was raised and educated in Carrollton. There she met and married Curtis Thomas, Sr. on November...

Oct 22, 2017

Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Miss Cleo McConakel. For those who knew her through the years, we invite you to light a memorial candle and share your special memories of Ms. Cleo. Additionally, this Thursday, please attend a memorial gathering in her honor; this will be a time in which you may choose to publicly...

Oct 20, 2017

Oct 19, 2017

For on this very night of October 18, 2017, at 4:48 pm, my angel Christian Jerae Stribling was born in Columbus, Ohio. He was 1 pound, 7 ounces. He was my miracle child from above. On October 19, 2017, my Christian Jerae Stribling went home to be with the Lord. My miracle child was only here with us for...

Oct 19, 2017

Once again God has seen fit to pick another flower from his garden of beautiful lives on October 19, 2017. Mildred Bernadine Williams finished her course and went to her Heavenly home. Mildred Bernadine Williams was born February 10, 1930 to Charles Edward and Dorothy A. Williams. She was the first born to seven children who were all raised...

Oct 18, 2017

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