Obituaries

Juanita Maxine Westly

Juanita Maxine Westly

Mar 31, 2017

Juanita Maxine Taylor Westly (Neat, Nita, TeeTee), age 79, went home peacefully, surrounded by love and family on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Scioto Community, Columbus, OH. A New Orleans, LA native and resident of Columbus, OH since being evacuated due to Hurricane Katrina to be near her sister and brother-in-law (Vivian and Willie Russell, Jr.). She was a...

Melva Teresa (Johnson) Keys

Melva Teresa (Johnson) Keys

Mar 31, 2017

Melva “Teresa” Johnson Keys was born in Piedmont, West Virginia on June 6, 1934. She departed this life for her Heavenly home on March 31, 2017 at the age of 82. Preceding her in this walk of life was her devoted husband, Harry O. Keys, Sr.; parents, Kermit and Almeda Johnson; sisters, Juanita Johnson-Price, and Willa M. Johnson; brothers,...

Robert E. 'Bobb' Johnson

Robert E. 'Bobb' Johnson

Mar 30, 2017

Robert E. Johnson, known to many as Bobb, was born January 12, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from East High School, he joined the United States Navy. Upon discharge, Robert relocated briefly to Detroit, Michigan, where he was employed with General Motors and DDOT, before permanently moving back to Columbus. He retired from the COTA bus company and...

Cheryl Denise Canady

Cheryl Denise Canady

Mar 28, 2017

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Delores V (Morris) Wright

Delores V (Morris) Wright

Mar 27, 2017

Delores V. Wright was born April 19, 1929 in Pageton, West Virginia to John and Laura Saunders Morris. After 30 years of service, Delores retired from the State of Ohio as a Food Service Manager. She received numerous accolades and awards for her excellent service as a Food Service Manager. More importantly, she spent her life as a dedicated...

Mary () Boyce

Mary () Boyce

Mar 27, 2017

Mary Boyce, was born November 28, 1944 in Monroe, Georgia. Mary worked in the medical field where she loved caring for the elderly and less fortunate.  On Monday, March 27, 2017, at the age of 72, Mary departed this life in her residence. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Mary was preceded in death by...

Emma Louise (Sullivan) Hurd

Emma Louise (Sullivan) Hurd

Mar 27, 2017

Emma Louise Sullivan Hurd, age 62, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 27, 2017. The 5th of 11 children, Emma was born May 27, 1954 to Robert Lee and Emma Jane Sullivan in Columbus. She is preceded in death by her husband Emmanuel Hurd, Jr., father Robert Lee Sullivan, Sr., and brothers, Robert and Rufus Sullivan. Emma...

Clora B (Crum) Thacker

Clora B (Crum) Thacker

Mar 27, 2017

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Anna Mae Brooks

Anna Mae Brooks

Mar 27, 2017

Anna Mae Brooks, age 91, passed away peacefully at Whetstone Care Center, Monday, March 27, 2017. She was born March 31, 1925 to Albert and Alice Brown in Kimball, WV. She was predeceased by her parents; brothers, Albert and Floyd Brown; sisters, Mary Brown, Fannie Brown Jackson and Shirley Brown. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Thomas...

Tyson Landon Tucker

Tyson Landon Tucker

Mar 27, 2017

Tyson Landon Tucker, “Mr. Entertainment”, age 42, went home to the Lord Monday, March 27, 2017 at Mt. Carmel-St. Ann’s Medical Center. Member of Olentangy Lodge, No. 521, where he served as Esteemed Leading Knight; lead singer, The Bubble Connection Band; and The Siblings Band. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Patricia Tucker-Welch; sisters; Tara Tucker; Shana...

Helen Louise (Brazelton) Robinson

Helen Louise (Brazelton) Robinson

Mar 26, 2017

Helen L. Robinson, age 89, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017. She was born August 26, 1927 in Akron, OH to the late Thomas and Lular Brazelton. Helen loved the Lord, and loved to entertain people in all types of social functions. She was an active member and choir director at Westwood Lutheran Church, a retired Dayton City Schools...

Ronald Bush Sr

Ronald Bush Sr

Mar 23, 2017

Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Ronald T. Bush, Sr. We invite you to light a memorial candle, share a favorite memory, and/or leave a condolence message for the Bush family. Your words of encouragement, continued prayers, and all other thoughtful ways by which you choose to express your love and concern are greatly appreciated. Service:...

Delores Y (Foster) Henderson

Delores Y (Foster) Henderson

Mar 22, 2017

Delores Y Henderson, 77, of Columbus, Ohio entered into eternal rest on March 22, 2017. Delores was the second born child to LeRoy and Elsie Foster. Delores graduated from East High School, where she participated in theatre arts. She then matriculated to Bliss College where she received her certification in Computer Mainframes. Delores was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother...

Benjamin Brown Jr

Benjamin Brown Jr

Mar 22, 2017

Benjamin H. Brown, age 79, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2016. “BB” as he was affectionally called by his family and friends, was born September 13, 1937 on Beckley, West Virginia. Benjamin was a graduate of Stratton High School. After graduation, he joined the Airforce for 2 years. After his discharge from the Airforce, he worked at Drop Force...

Renella (Davis) Allen

Renella (Davis) Allen

Mar 21, 2017

Renella Jean Cherry Allen, 83, was born on November 21, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio. She passed away after a short illness, March 21, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri. She attended Champion Jr. High School and East High School before moving briefly to Chicago, Illinois where she attended Hyde Park High School. Friends loving called her Ray. Renella married the...

Robbie Mae (Davidson) Ferguson

Robbie Mae (Davidson) Ferguson

Mar 21, 2017

Robbie Mae Ferguson, age 88, born May 23, 1928 in Ashville, NC, transitioned to eternal rest on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Member of Love Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Deariest Davidson, daughter Lynn James, brothers, Robert, John, and Herman Davidson, sisters, Louise Finch, Deariest Hale, Lettie Parker,...

William Fredrick Johnson

William Fredrick Johnson

Mar 21, 2017

William “Fred” Johnson passed Tuesday, March 21, 2017 after a brief illness. A graduate of The Ohio State University, where he was inducted into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; He was a career employee for 25 years with the State of Ohio; after retirement from the state, he gained employment with the City of Columbus, where he served until...

Arnethia (King) Reavish

Arnethia (King) Reavish

Mar 20, 2017

Arnethia Reavish affectionately known as “Neet”, Boo” was born in Eckman, WV in 1934 to parents Ernest and Mary King. Our Beloved Mother departed this life on March 20, 2017. She grew up in West Virginia, one of nine children. Later moving to Columbus, Ohio where she spent the rest of her life. Arnethia met William Henry Reavish and...

Willie Autrey Jr

Willie Autrey Jr

Mar 18, 2017

Willie (Buddy-Fox) Autrey was born on March 24 1943 in Monroeville, Alabama to the late Minnie Nord and Willie Autrey/ adopted by grandparents Beck and Channie Bell Nord. He was 1of 10 children 5 of which proceded him in death, Mary Louise Autrey, Anne Lousie Nettles, Gene Autrey, Tony Autrey and Colin Autrey All from Alabama. He was also...

Leonard Lewis Sr

Leonard Lewis Sr

Mar 16, 2017

Leonard Fred Lewis, Sr. was born January 11, 1936 to Inez Mae Lewis and Samuel H. Lewis, Sr. in Charleston, West Virginia. A 1953 graduate of Garnett High School, in Charleston, Leonard completed a 4-yr. enlistment with the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1960. He retired from Nationwide Insurance Co. after 35 years of service and...