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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Oct 17, 2017

Virginia Ruth Thompson was born June 12, 1937 to Noah Cooper and Eva Hoover Cooper in Ashland, West Virginia. She received her formal education at Elkhorn High School and graduated in 1955. While there, she excelled in her academic studies and was a Majorette for the Elkhorn Marching Band. To many, Virginia is still affectionately known as Sweetie -...

Oct 16, 2017

Janice Delois Young, age 77, was born April 18, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to William O “Coach” and Ada (Sanderson) Bethel, Sr. She moved to Ohio in 1959, where she had been a member of Antioch Baptist Church approximately 50 years. Janice loved her family and friends deeply and enjoyed reading, traveling, and gardening. She enjoyed her occupation as...

Oct 13, 2017

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 13, 2017

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 11, 2017

John Henry Jones was born in Holden, West Virginia on August 10, 1936 to Floyd and Willie Bell Martin Jones. He established his relationship with God at an early age at Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church in Holden, West Virginia. He began his schooling at Dunbar Elementary School and then advanced to Aracoma High School where he played football....

Oct 10, 2017

On January 23, 1941, in West Virginia, Howard Raymond “Harry” Shepherd, Sr. (Harry) (Glue Maker and Inventor) and Ledel Hope (Homemaker) were blessed with Howard Jr. He is the second eldest of one girl and five boys. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Raymond Shepherd, Sr. moved to Columbus, Ohio when Howard Jr. was just a child. Howard spent his high...

Oct 9, 2017

C. Carole Battle, age 74. Funeral service 12:00 noon Monday, October 16, 2017 at the First A.M.E. Zion Church, 873 Bryden Rd., where the family will receive friends 11:00 am until the start of services. Interment in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Oct 7, 2017

Ellen Rutherford, age 77, born September 7, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN, passed away October 7, 2017. She was a member of First Church of God where she served on the Usher Board. She retired from Ohio State University. She leaves behind her son, Gary (Dionne) Palmer; daughters, Sherry Horn and Daphne Palmer; sisters, Jenny Ferguson, Toni Rutherford, and Carol...

Oct 7, 2017

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Oct 5, 2017

Jaleen (Uddin) Douglass was born December 10, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio. She was the only daughter of four (4) children born to the late John and Amy Uddin. She attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from East High School in 1958. In 1963 she wed Edward Douglass Sr and to this union was born two (2) sons Edward (Dougie)...

Oct 5, 2017

Pauline Melody Singletary was born March 23, 1920 in Premier, West Virginia to James and Louise Pannell. She went to be with her Lord Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the age of 97 years old. Preceded in death by her former husband, Pauline was a loving mother to 4 children: Frank, Jr., James, Ronald and Marilyn. Pauline was a...

Oct 4, 2017

Lillian D. Burks-Davis, 78, passed away October 4, 2017 at Arbors East. A lifelong Columbus resident, she retired from the healthcare industry after many dedicated years as a nursing assistant. Preceded in death by parents, Floyd and Mary Scott, sisters, Betty Davis, Theny Tucker, and Janie Thompson, brother James Wooden; grandparents, Leroy and Lillian Edwards, uncles, Leroy and Otto...