Obituaries
Paul Holmes Sr
May 13, 2017
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Lucinda (Beville) Davis
May 13, 2017
Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Mrs. Lucinda Davis. We invite you to share a special memory, light a memorial candle, and/or leave a condolence message for her family. This page will be updated with additional obituary information as it becomes available. Your prayers, words of encouragement, and all other thoughtful expressions of your love and...
Estelle Ninette 'Telli' (Church) Carter
May 13, 2017
Estelle Ninette Carter was born August 16, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio. During her earlier years, she lived in Egypt, as well as in Paris, France, and traveled worldwide. Upon her return to the United States, Estelle entered the building and construction trades, in Cleveland, Ohio, as a contract painter and job site manager. She later worked with charter schools...
Diann Cassandra Coleman
May 12, 2017
Diann Cassandra Coleman, 67, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, OH. Diann was born in Greensboro, NC on August 19, 1949 to parents Doran and Rowena Earle. Diann taught for 38 years in the Columbus Public School System. She leaves behind her husband of 40 years, John C Coleman; son,...
Mack Christopher Stafford
May 12, 2017
Mack Christopher Stafford, age 96, went home to the Lord Friday, May 12, 2017 at his residence. Member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, retired employee of Columbus Coated Fabrics, and U.S. Marine Corp. veteran. Predeceased by his parents; wife, Annie Kate Stafford; and granddaughter, Carol Blackwell. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Shirley Shephard; granddaughters, Antoinette “Toni”...
Barbara Jean (Davis) Blackshear
May 11, 2017
Barbara Jean Blackshear, age 76, departed this life May 11, 2017. Predeceased by parents, Clifton and Esther Davis, and granddaughter LaMonica Blackshear. She leaves to cherish her memory, beloved husband Ernest Blackshear, Sr., daughters, Debra Gore, Diana Roddy, Karen Blackshear, Sonya (Nathaniel Jr.) Collins, and Teresa (Steven) Taylor; son Ernest (Betsy) Blackshear, Jr.; sister Karla (Larry) Seldon; brother Kevin...
Myrtle Elizabeth Bowman
May 11, 2017
Myrtle E. Bowman, age 93, born April 15, 1924, in Spartanburg, SC., passed peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at home with her family. Predeceased by her parents, Mary Boyd and Eddie Davis; husband, Walter R. Bowman, Sr. and son Walter R. Bowman, Jr, and brothers, Roy Thomas and Andrew Varner and her longtime “Dear beloved friend” Deane Keene....
Errol Viscount Horatio 'Rudy' Gilbert
May 10, 2017
Errol Viscount Horatio Gilbert, 71 of Millsboro, DE was called home on May 10, 2017 in Columbus OH at Crown Pointe Care Center. Errol was born on May 2, 1946 in St. Johns Antigua in the village of Barnes Hill, a son of Mary Mathias Williams and Edward Gilbert. He left Antigua at the tender age of 16 (by...
Brenda Ray Henderson-Evans
May 10, 2017
Brenda R. Henderson-Evans, age 62, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. She was born September 24, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio to Armour and Lillie Henderson, Sr. Brenda started singing at an early age in her gospel choir at Mt. Moriah. Later in life she sang with groups such as Heatwave, The Ohio Players, and...
William Sherman Bivens
May 10, 2017
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Arthur Earl 'Red' Baskerville
May 9, 2017
Known as “Red”, “Papa B”, “Art”, quot;Mr. Bquot;, or “Baskerville” by his family and friends, Arthur Earl Baskerville transitioned peacefully in his sleep at the age of 93 on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. He was born to Caesar and Estelle Baskerville on May 14, 1923 in Raleigh North Carolina, the youngest of six children. He was predeceased by his...
David Alan Rugless
May 8, 2017
David Alan Rugless, the third of seven children, was born April 13, 1952 to the late Ivan and Esther Rugless in Rochester, New York, and closed his eyes to rest on May 8, 2017. David was a lover…. He was a lover of life, a lover of learning, a lover of people, a lover of music, a lover of...
Gerald Steven Talley
May 8, 2017
Gerald Steven Talley passed away unexpectedly May 8, 2017 at his residence. Born in Columbus, Ohio August 8, 1953 to Robert and Margaret (Rogers) Talley, he attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from East High School. Gerald was an avid track athlete, winning many trophies, and was awarded a scholarship to Johnson C. Smith University in North Carolina. In...
Lessie (Rucker) Brown
May 7, 2017
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Phyllis 'Sister' Cunningham
May 6, 2017
Ms. Phyllis “Sister” Cunningham, age 85, born August 9, 1931, went home to glory on May 6, 2017 at her home. She was one of 12 siblings born to Richard and Julia Cunningham. Baptized at a young age at Flat Rock Baptist Church in Rome GA, she later rededicated her life through baptism at Advent United Church of Christ...
Johnny Gardner Jr
May 5, 2017
Johnny Lee Gardner, Jr., age 78, born September 10, 1938 in Cusseta, GA, passed away May 5, 2017 at his residence in Columbus, OH. After graduating from Cusseta High School in 1958, Johnny worked and resided in Columbus, GA, Pittsburgh, PA, and Syracuse, NY, before settling in Columbus, OH. He was a faithful and active member of Mt. Olivet...
Dolores Randolph
May 4, 2017
Dolores Alexander Randolph, age 92, went home to the Lord Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Mt. Carmel East Medical Center. Born November 22, 1924 in Indianapolis, IN., she retired from the Columbus Public Schools as a Speech and Hearing Pathologist. A member of St. Philip Evangelical Lutheran Church, she was predeceased by her husband, William Randolph; mother and stepfather,...
Brian Eric Evans
May 2, 2017
Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories for Brian Evans. We invite you to light a memorial candle, share a favorite memory, and/or leave a condolence message for his family. Your prayers, words of encouragement, and all other thoughtful expressions of your love and sympathy are greatly appreciated at this time.
Marcella Ursula 'Marse' (Cowan) Wilks
Apr 29, 2017
Marcella Ursula Wilks, age 86, born September 11, 1930 in Columbus, OH, departed this life on April 29, 2017 at her residence. A lifetime member of Hosack Street Baptist Church, Marcella attended Columbus Public Schools, retired from OSU Dodd Hall after 30 years of service, and later volunteered at the Hilltop Civic Council Food Pantry. Predeceased by husband, Samuel...
Kenneth Eugene 'Kenny' White
Apr 29, 2017
God gave us memories so that we can have roses in December. Kenny White, your favorite Army recruiter/photographer, lived a Kodak moment life for 64 years, as he sought to make memories everywhere he went. Kenny had a goal to meet 3 interesting people a day, and as those who crossed paths with him know, he was beyond an...
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