Obituaries
Tom Williams Sr
Sep 20, 2017
Tom Edward “Papa” Williams, Sr., 92, passed away September 20, 2017. A member of Come As You Are Ministries and retired employee of Riverside Methodist Hospital. Predeceased by wife Bertha Irene Williams, and daughter Dorothy Hardy. Survived by daughters, Mozelle Allen of Augusta, GA, Sarah (special son-in-law, Danny) Radcliffe, Sally Edwards, and Johnnie M. Burris, all of Columbus, OH;...
Wilson Thomas Walker
Sep 19, 2017
Wilson Thomas Walker was born December 20, 1940, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry. Known in the ‘biology and chemistry world’ as “Mr. Sherlock Holmes in a Lab Coat,” he was the owner and operator...
Lawrence Herbert Johnson
Sep 18, 2017
Lawrence Johnson, age 86, died at 10:05 p.m., Monday, September 18, 2017 at the Kobacker House. Owner, and operator of Johnson Truck Service for 64 years in the Central Ohio area. He leaves to cherish his memory his soulmate of 62 years, Millicent D. Johnson, and his eight children, sons: Pierre (Sherry) Johnson Sr., Byrne (Judith) Johnson, Myron (Melissa)...
Dale Davis Sr
Sep 15, 2017
Dale A. Tony Davis, 66, formerly of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Bellaire Community Hospital, Bellaire, OH. Predeceased by parents Fred and Mary Davis, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. Survived by 3 sons, one daughter, one brother, 5 sisters, 5 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Verilla Vasa (Johnson) Blue
Sep 15, 2017
Rev. Verilla Vasa Johnson Blue departed this life and was received in the arms of JESUS, on Friday, September 15, 2017. She was born to Artis Johnson and Vasa Johnson Hall in Como, Mississippi on November 14, 1928. She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandchildren Faith and Hope, her brothers John Terry and John Willie Johnson,...
Janice E. Hale
Sep 14, 2017
Dr. Janice E. Hale, Professor of Early Childhood Education at Wayne State University and Founding Director, Institute for the Study of the African American Child (ISAAC), went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 14, 2017 in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Hale was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and grew up in Columbus, Ohio. She is the daughter...
Earnest Cumberlander
Sep 12, 2017
Earnest Cumberlander, age 83, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017. He was born in Chambers County Alabama on October 10, 1933 to the late Howard and Fannie (Hall) Cumberlander. Earnest was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church and retired from the City of Columbus, Dept. of Sewage and Drain. Earnest was preceded in death by his parents, first...
Margaret Leeinda (Carpenter) Schlagetter
Sep 12, 2017
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Wanda (Gray) Hunter
Sep 11, 2017
Wanda Hunter was born May 30, 1935 in Bedford England to the late Mr. Mrs. W. Gray. In her younger years, she worked as a nanny. In 1957, Wanda met and married Herman Hunter who was in the U.S. Air Force. In 1958 she relocated to Columbus, Ohio with her husband. Wanda worked for Ross/Abbot Laboratory’s for 26 years....
Darius Elihu King
Sep 8, 2017
Darius Elihu King was born August 26, 1978 in Chicago, Il and spent his early childhood in Chicago. He remained a resident of the Midwest. He possessed many talents including being a self-taught barber and entrepreneur with a passion for the musical arts. Postmortem he attended online college majoring in Business Communication and Audio Production. He is survived by...
Irene (Robinson) Harris
Sep 8, 2017
Irene R. Harris, 79, passed away September 8, 2017 at her longtime Columbus residence. A graduate of South High School and retired employee of ATT and Lucent Technologies. Preceded in death by daughter, Vanessa Cornelius, father Willie Grandy, and sister Ossie Standifer. Survived by daughters, Toya (Tyrone) Travis and Valerie (Larry) Moore; mother Elizabeth Standifer; sister Clare Standifer; brothers...
Rosie 'Russ' Hill
Sep 8, 2017
Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Rosie Russ Hill. We invite you to light a memorial candle, share a special memory, and/or leave a condolence message for her family. This page will be updated as more obituary information and photos are made available over the coming days. Your prayers, words of encouragement, and all other thoughtful...
Raven Samone 'Ravybaby' Smith
Sep 5, 2017
Raven Samone Smith, affectionately known also as Ravybaby, was born January 16, 1993 to Traylon G. Smith and Crystal Gooch Smith in Westerville, Ohio. Raven attended Columbus Downtown High School and graduated from Westerville North High School in 2011. She matriculated to Ohio Dominican University where she pursued a Bachelor's degree in Finance (2015), with a minor course of...
Alfonso Lauderdale
Sep 4, 2017
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Ruby Louise (Rattler) Lumpkin
Sep 4, 2017
Ruby Louise (Rattler) Lumpkin, 73, born January 3, 1944 in Charleston, MS, passed away September 4, 2017 at her Columbus, OH residence. A devoted member of Greater Faith Temple A.O.H. Church of God, she gave her life to the Lord in 1973 and became a Mother of the Church in 1985. Preceded in death by husband James Lumpkin, son...
John T. Broadnax
Sep 1, 2017
John Thomas Broadnax, age 71, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at home on Friday, September 1, 2017. He was born December 21, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to the late John Thomas Broadnax and Lucille Harmon Broadnax. John graduated from East High School where was a star football player. He coached football for the Mifflin Sharks and the Father Joseph...
James Tyler Jr
Aug 31, 2017
James Louis Tyler, Jr. was born September 16, 1958 to Sandra and James Louis Tyler, Sr. in Columbus, Ohio. A graduate of Columbus Public Schools, James also studied at Columbus State Community College and The Ohio State University. James was a State of Ohio Correctional Officer where he served until the time of his passing. James was united in...
Josef Luis Banks
Aug 30, 2017
Josef “Joe” Luis Banks, age 53, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Joe was preceded in death by his father, James D. Banks; and grandparents, James M. Banks and Ollie Fae Banks. He is survived by daughter Julienne; mother May Lei; cherished companion Linda Waddell; siblings Juana (Michael) Hostin, Paula,...
Rhea Vanessa Coleman
Aug 30, 2017
Rhea Vanessa Coleman was born February 16, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio to the union of Joseph Henry Coleman and Betty Booker-Coleman. Rhea was a lifelong resident of Columbus where she attended church regularly. She actively and faithfully served and loved the Lord. Upon graduating from Briggg’s High School, Rhea pursued her dream and graduated Cosmetology School . Rhea became...
David Lee Jones
Aug 27, 2017
David Lee Jones was born December 26, 1948 to Joseph Jones and Pearlie Mae Briggs Jones in Cross Anchor, South Carolina. At a young age, David joined the United States Army and began his first of many active duty assignments at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri. During his enlistment, he earned numerous decorations and citations including the Meritorious Service Medal, Vietnam...
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