Obituaries

Brian Gregory Lewis

Brian Gregory Lewis

Aug 5, 2017

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Keith S. Deja

Keith S. Deja

Aug 5, 2017

Keith Deja was born January 7, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to Andrew and Benetta Chandler Donaldson. A graduate of East High School and Capital University, Keith was a retired teacher who taught in Columbus as well as in Union City, California. On Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the age of 65, our beloved brother, uncle, nephew, and friend, Keith...

Guy Donald Shelby

Guy Donald Shelby

Aug 2, 2017

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Deryl Wayne 'D.C.' Cochran

Deryl Wayne 'D.C.' Cochran

Aug 2, 2017

Deryl W. Cochran, age 67, born September 1, 1949 in Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully at home with family on August 2, 2017. A graduate of East High School and The Ohio State University, Deryl retired from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources after 32 years of service, and later obtained a Certification with the United States National Tennis...

William Kenneth 'Bill' Harris

William Kenneth 'Bill' Harris

Aug 1, 2017

Mr. William Kenneth Harris, age 90, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on August 1, 2017. He is survived by his children, Marilyn Harris Ware and her family of Lancaster, CA; and William K. Bill Harris, Jr. and his family of Collegeville, PA, his two brothers, Robert A. Brown and his family of Columbus, OH and Eugene E. Brown and...

Nautica Sharie 'Nauty' Ussury

Nautica Sharie 'Nauty' Ussury

Aug 1, 2017

Nautica Sharie Ussury, affectionately known also as Nauty was born May 11, 2000 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a student of the Columbus City Schools where she attended Trevitt Elementary School, Champion Middle School, and she was most recently enrolled as a rising senior in the Class of 2018 at East High School. In her earlier school years, she...

Matthew William Hairston

Matthew William Hairston

Aug 1, 2017

Matthew Hairston was born May 9, 1943 in Columbus to the union of Mr. Mrs. Matthew and Susie Hairston. He was a graduate of Columbus East High School. Matthew was united in marriage to JoAnn P. Bowman. To this union was born daughter Katrina N. Hairston. He loved to bowl and play games with friends and family. He retired...

Constance Magdaline 'Connie' (Neal) Blackmon

Constance Magdaline 'Connie' (Neal) Blackmon

Jul 29, 2017

Constance Magdaline was born on the 5th day of June in the year 1928 to parents Herling and Zelma Neal in Columbus, Ohio. She was the oldest of the children which included her brothers, Bill, Richard and Donald Donnie. After graduating from Central High School, Constance married and God blessed that union with five sons to include Wesley Jones,...

Joretta Shirley Welch

Joretta Shirley Welch

Jul 29, 2017

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Jean Arthur 'Barney' (Allen) Prillerman

Jean Arthur 'Barney' (Allen) Prillerman

Jul 28, 2017

Jean Arthur Allen Prillerman, age 76, peacefully slept away on July 28, 2017. A 40-plus year resident of Columbus, Ohio, Jean was born in Lakeview, Illinois, and lived in Maywood, Illinois throughout her adolescence. Jean’s ancestral family, the Allens, were part of a group of the first settlers of free men who incorporated the town of Lakeview in the...

Ophelia Brock

Ophelia Brock

Jul 28, 2017

Ophelia Brock was born May 27, 1935 in Livonia, Georgia to the late Curtis and Mamie Brock. She was one of 14 children. She loved her family dearly. Ophelia attended The Ohio State University for several years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and watching movies. On Friday, July 28, 2017, Ophelia transitioned to Heaven. She was preceded in death...

Walter G. Webster

Walter G. Webster

Jul 27, 2017

Pastor Walter G. Webster, 77, teacher, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, cousin, uncle, mentor and friend, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at his residence. He was born on April 13, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio. He grew up under the teaching of the late Bishop Karl F. Smith at Church of Christ of the Apostolic Church...

Inez (Scott) Gaines

Inez (Scott) Gaines

Jul 24, 2017

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Raymond Thomas Jr

Raymond Thomas Jr

Jul 22, 2017

Raymond Clarence Thomas, Jr. was born August 16, 1943 in warren, Ohio to the late Raymond and Marie Thomas, Sr. Raymond was a construction worker for Local Union 935 for over 40 years. He enjoyed playing cards, and bingo and spending time with his family and friends. On Saturday, July 22, 2017, Raymond departed this life. He was predeceased...

Leslie Lofton Sr

Leslie Lofton Sr

Jul 21, 2017

Leslie Allen Lofton, age 53, also known as “Les”, was born in Wichita Falls, TX at the USAF Sheppard Hospital on December 25, 1963 to Harrison and Mattie Louise (Dilliard) Lofton. Les was a 1982 graduate of Eastmoor Senior High School. He also majored in Accounting at Southeast Career Center, during his junior and senior years. Les later served...

Fannie Bernice (Simmons) Womick

Fannie Bernice (Simmons) Womick

Jul 21, 2017

Fannie Bernice Womick was born February 10, 1963 in Macon, Georgia. As a child, her family relocated to Columbus, Ohio where she graduated from South High School and was employed by NCO Financial Systems. To her loved ones, she was affectionately known also as Lil' Fannie or Fannie Boo. On July 21, 2017, at the age of 54, Fannie...

Simon Earnest Carruthers

Simon Earnest Carruthers

Jul 18, 2017

Simon Earnest Carruthers was born on August 29, 1939 in Atoka, Tennessee. He passed away on July 18, 2017. Simon was the seventh of twelve children of his mother, Betty Boyd Carruthers, and father, Simon Anderson Carruthers. Simon spent most of his adult life in Columbus, Ohio. He was worked in various capacities at Marzetti Restaurant and Grandle Parking....

Nathaniel William Bostic

Nathaniel William Bostic

Jul 18, 2017

Dr. Nathaniel William Bostic was called from labor to reward on July 18, 2017 at the age of 81. A lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, he was an East High School alumnus and a founding member of “The Hearts” singing group. He was honorably discharged from his service with the United States Army and Governor Richard Celeste granted Nathaniel...

Lynn (Mcclain) Locke

Lynn (Mcclain) Locke

Jul 16, 2017

Lynn McClain Locke was born December 10, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio. She attended Christ the King and Bishop Hartley High School before graduating from Eastmoor High School in 1982. She went on to attend the University of Cincinnati where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Urban Administration and was initiated as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated....

Yvonne Ann (Cox) Williams

Yvonne Ann (Cox) Williams

Jul 16, 2017

Yvonne Ann Williams was born November 25, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, to Rudolph Cox and Willie Ann Maddix. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior. Yvonne was united in marriage to the love of her life Ronald Lewis Williams. This union was blessed with four wonderful children. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Yvonne received a...