Obituaries
Easter Esther (Kelley) Marr
May 19, 2017
Easter Esther Marr was born on May 2, 1931 to Elder Robert B. Kelley, Sr. and Josephine Kelley in Columbus, Ohio. At an early age, she assisted her father in playing the piano at various Primitive Baptist churches around Ohio. She attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Central High School in 1949. In 1944, Esther accepted Christ and...
Freddie S. Kibble
May 18, 2017
Freddie Kibble was born March 12, 1959. On May 18, 2017, Freddie was called from labor to eternal rest.He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Fields, father Fred Steward, and sister Dorthy Jones. Freddie is survived by his loving sisters, Gloria Broomfield, Jo Ann Kibble, and Fredrina Steward; brothers, David Kibble, Kenny Steward, and Clifford Steward; nieces,...
Jacqueline Loytelle 'Jackie' (Rogers) Stewart
May 18, 2017
Jacqueline “Jackie” Loytelle Rogers Stewart was born December 28, 1940 to Lolo Rogers and Doris Germany Rogers. In her early years, Jackie was educated by Ms. Logan at the St. Mark Baptist Church, in Chamberlain, Louisiana, where she was also baptized at an early age and attended with her grandparents. Jackie lived with her grandparents, Willie and Florence Russ...
Betty Clara (Broadus) Darling
May 17, 2017
Betty Broadus Darling, 85, passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 17, 2017. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 13, 1931 to John and Mabel (McGinnis) Broadus. Due to her mother passing away when Betty was six-years-old, her aunt Gertrude (Baby-Sis) Broadus Kirk helped to raise her and her sister. She grew up in...
Alonzo V Jamison
May 16, 2017
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Alberta 'Bertie' (Pringle) Graham
May 15, 2017
Alberta Bertie Graham, age 82, parted this life Monday, May 15, 2017. She was born April 14, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio, where she attended Central High School. Alberta was a devoted wife, mother, and sister. She believed in contacting family members everyday. She said what was on her mind. She was a proud grandmother and great grandmother. Alberta was...
Audre (Lynch) Mixon
May 15, 2017
Audre Jean Mixon was born in New York City, NY on November 6, 1932, to the late Richard B. Lynch and Bella Blumberger. She was raised in Youngstown, OH and moved to Columbus, OH at the age of 14. She went on to graduate from North High School in 1950. She was employed by Franklin County; Childrens’ Hospital; and...
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...
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