Obituaries
Beverly Joyce Jones
Jun 19, 2017
Beverly Joyce Jones, age 75, was born August 27, 1941 in Dublin, Georgia. To Sonny and Missouri (Jenkins) Jones. Beverly was a determined woman. If there was something she wanted to do, nothing and no one could persuade her otherwise. On Monday, June 19, 2017, Beverly went home to be with THE LORD. She is preceded in death by...
Julius Mayo Jr
Jun 18, 2017
Julius William Mayo, Jr. was born to Julius and Stella Burns Mayo on September 4, 1941 in Steubenville, Ohio. He is the second of three children. After moving to Columbus in 1961, he worked at The Ohio State University in Housekeeping Services, and later for Columbus City Schools as a warehouseman for 39 years. During this period he was...
Willie Pannell Sr
Jun 18, 2017
Willie “Bill” Pannell, Sr., age 83, was born December 28, 1933 in Powhatan, West Virginia to the late Horace Pannell, Sr. and the late Lucy Hairston Pannell. Willie served in the U.S. Army. After many dedicated years of service, he retired from Ross Laboratories. On Sunday, June 18, 2017, Willie departed this life. He was preceded in death by...
Domineek Maleek 'Boota Bang' Sharp
Jun 17, 2017
Domineek Maleek Sharp was born August 21, 1995 to Louis E. Sharp, Jr. and Patricia L. Duncan Sharp in Columbus, Ohio. Domineek attended Unity Baptist Church and received his academic education in the Columbus City Schools where he last attended Walnut Ridge High School. Later, he participated in programs with the Columbus Urban League and the Academy for Urban...
Robert Scott 'Kubu' Harrell
Jun 17, 2017
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Sadie L. (Ayers) Chaney
Jun 17, 2017
Sadie L. Chaney was born February 25, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio where she remained a resident throughout her life. She was a homemaker that enjoyed having her family close by. For many years, Sadie was the family babysitter with her grandchildren, April Mayfield and Tony Gordon, helping her to care for and watch over the younger grandchildren. She also...
Antonio Demetrius 'Tony' Jenkins
Jun 16, 2017
Antonio Demetrius Jenkins, known to many as Tony, was born February 10, 1958 to John J. Jenkins and Evelyn Louise Dowdy Jenkins in Columbus, Ohio. Tony was a 1976 graduate of DeSales High School, where he was the captain of the football team. He then served in the United States Army before embarking on a career in law enforcement....
Margaret Jeanne (Rogers) Talley
Jun 15, 2017
Margaret Jeanne Talley, age 84, born June 15, 1933, passed peacefully to her eternal rest on June 15, 2017. A member of St. Mark A.M.E. Church, she retired from Otterbein College as the Director of Minority Affairs and Associate Director of Admissions, after 21 years of service. Preceded in death by son Gerald Steven Talley, parents Isaac and Montero...
Lance Parnell 'Lc' Cochran
Jun 11, 2017
Lance Parnell Cochran, age 66, was born April 21, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to Clarence and Willa Mae Cochran. Lance served in the Army from 1971 until 1973 after which he served in the Army Reserves. He later retired from DCSC (Defense Construction and Supply Center) after 30 years of service. “LC” as he was affectional called, loved fishing,...
Steven 'Manny' Ewing
Jun 10, 2017
Steven Ewing, also known as Manny, was born April 10, 1957 in Los Angeles, California to the late Freddie D. Ewing Sr. and Marcella Ewing, he was the 5th oldest of 12 children. He attended grade school in California before the family moved to Ohio in the mid 70’s where he finished his education. In 1978, Manny began working...
Marshall Grant Jr
Jun 8, 2017
Marshall Leland Grant, Jr. was born August 12, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the union of Sara Jane Shobe and Marshall Grant, Sr. Marshall was a graduate of East High School, Ohio University, and attended Capital University Law School. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. and co-owner of Kum Ba Ya Christian Book Store and...
Linda Mcelroy Martin
Jun 7, 2017
Linda Louise Martin, age 55, sunrise March 29, 1962 and sunset Wednesday June 7, 2017 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. Proceeded in death by her loving companion Terry Vincent Simpson and sister Velva Theresa Bruton. Survived by loving mother Hattie Bruton; sons, Demeterious Simpson and Terrance Simpson; sisters, Geraldine (Anthony)McElroy, Coria (Wilson) Dobson and Barbara McElroy; brothers, Tyrone...
Inez Naomi (West) Wilks
Jun 5, 2017
Inez Naomi West Wilks, age 94, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, June 5, 2017. She attended the Columbus Public School System and was previously employed with Dobbs House, OSU, and Frito-Lay. She was a long-time member of Gospel Tabernacle Church where she served as a Deaconess. Preceded in death by her beloved husband John William, Sr.,...
Otis Ross Jr
Jun 5, 2017
Otis Aaron Ross, Jr. went to reside with the Lord on June 5, 2017. He was a loving father, mentor, and role model. “Otie”, as he was affectionately known, was a retiree from American Electric Power (AEP). Otie is preceded in death by his sister Myra Ross and mother Mary Ross. He is survived by his children, Misti Ross...
Bobbie Ree (Mccall) Smith
Jun 4, 2017
Bobbie Ree McCall Smith departed this life on June 4, 2017. She was the 3rd child born to the late William H. Sr. and Edith McCall in Pelahatchie, Mississippi on November 25, 1939. The family migrated to Ohio when Bobbie was young and she graduated from South High School in 1959 and had a very successful career at Lucent...
Ethel Mae 'Sugar' (Catchings) Comer
May 31, 2017
Ethel Mae Comer, “Sugar”, age 97, passed away May 31, 2017 at her Columbus, OH residence. Born March 11, 1920 in Monticello, GA, where she attended Jasper County Training School. She married Ruben Comer on July 26, 1941, and worked as a domestic in private homes after moving to Columbus in 1952. She loved gardening and was a faithful...
Nina B (Mosby) Stiger
May 30, 2017
Nina B. Stiger was born December 30, 1919 in Independence, Virginia. She moved to Columbus in 1952, where she was employed at Ohio State University for over 37 years. Nina was a member of St. Mark AME Church. She was also a member of the Eastern Stars Royal Star chapter 14. On May 30, 2017, Nina transitioned from this...
Mary Louise (Thomas) Mccoy
May 28, 2017
Mary Louise (Thomas) McCoy, age 72, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017. She was a former Claims Representative for the State of Ohio’s Bureau of Worker’s Compensation for 25 years of service. She attended South High School, in Columbus, and enjoyed shopping, cooking, and being with her family. Mary was preceded in death by her father Cloyd...
Myrna May (Neil) Johnson
May 26, 2017
Myrna M. Johnson passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017. She was the widow of Amos Johnson. They shared 57 years together. Born in Columbus Ohio, she was the only child of Myrtle Johnson. She retired from Columbus Public School System and remained CEO of M.J. Tours, a travel agency, founded by her and her late husband, until her...
Anna Mae Scruggs
May 25, 2017
Anna Mae Scruggs (Graham) age 83 years young, entered heaven’s gate on Thursday, May 25th 2017. She was born on June 28, 1933, in Bethel, Kentucky. Anna attended Dubois High School in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky where she enjoyed being a majorette. She was known as Annie Mae in her teenage years and now as an adult, Miss Anna. In...
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