Obituaries
James Ellis 'Jimmy' 'Grinder' Smith
Apr 13, 2017
James Ellis Smith was born October 29, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio. Jimmy or Grinder as his very near and dear friends knew him, received his education in the Columbus Public School System where he last attended Marion-Franklin High School. His hobbies and interests included swimming, dancing, martial arts, and watching professional wrestling. Jimmy was also a lover of music...
Aloma Gibbs
Apr 11, 2017
Aloma Gibbs, age 63, went home to the Lord Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Mt. Carmel-St. Ann’s Medical Center. Aloma was a life long educator and served as an administrator in the Westerville City Schools for over ten years. Before coming to work in Westerville, Aloma was an Educational Consultant at the Ohio Department of Education. She obtained her...
Hattie Mae (Copeland) Brown
Apr 10, 2017
Our beloved mother, Hattie M. Brown, age 95, passed away April 10, 2017 at Grant Hospital. She was born to the late Roosevelt and Annie Bell (Holmes) Copeland on December 18, 1921 in Shiloh, Georgia. She had 4 brothers (Virgil, Nesby, Samuel, Sanford) and 7 sisters (Rachel, Bonnie, Mildred, Doris, Mary (Cat), Betty, Marrell) all preceded her in death....
Betty Jean (Glover) Harris
Apr 10, 2017
Betty Jean Harris, age 81, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2017, holding the hands of her daughters. Born February 2, 1936 in Linden, Alabama to Isaiah Glover, Sr. and Magadale Jackson. At the age of 16, she met and married Raymond T. Harris, Sr. -- a marriage that lasted 65 years until the time of her passing. She...
Samuel Clinton Levert
Apr 10, 2017
Samuel Clinton Levert was born March 30, 1929 in Cleveland, Oh., where he was the seventh of ten children born to Rev. Clinton and Gertrude Levert. Samuel graduated from East Tech High School where he excelled in track. He later attended OSU until he was drafted into the Army serving in the Korean War as a medic. His many...
Phyllis Jean (Nelson) Eskridge
Apr 9, 2017
Phyllis was a resident of Columbus, Ohio, until she married a wonderful man of God Professor John Eskridge, of Harriman, Tennessee, in 1985. Phyllis returned to Columbus after the death of her beloved husband, John. Phyllis lived a life of service. She was involved in church and community activities wherever she resided. As a Registered Nurse, Phyllis would always...
Christine Viola 'Chris' (Cunningham) Sowell
Apr 6, 2017
Christine V. Sowell, 80, triumphantly transitioned to her new life Thursday morning, April 6, 2017, at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. She was born May 29, 1936 in Winchester, KY. Her family later moved to Dayton, Ohio, where she graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1954. Christine attended The Ohio State University where she met the love of her...
Robin May (Wilson) Carter
Apr 4, 2017
Robin M. Carter, age 55, was born August 7, 1961, in Columbus, OH, to Ronald and Bonnie Wilson. She was a 1979 graduate of Northland High School. Robin married Earnest “Greg” Carter on January 27, 1983 and together they had five children. She worked as a childcare provider for over fifteen years. Robin was a loving and protective wife,...
Joseph Tyrone 'Ty' 'Joe' Dudley
Apr 4, 2017
Joseph Tyrone Dudley, “Joe”, age 60, departed to be with the Lord on April 4, 2017. Born April 18, 1956 in Washington, PA, he is the son of Loretta B. Curtis and the late Joseph H. Dudley. A 1974 graduate of Linden-McKinley High School, where he served as class president, and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Jeffrey Patrick 'Duffy' Little
Apr 3, 2017
Jeffrey Patrick Little, 65, passed away on April 3, 2017. He was the sixth of Joseph Arthur and Mary Alice Little’s seven children, born on August 27, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio. Jeffrey acquired the nickname, “Duffy,” from his older brother Johnny’s attempt to pronounce his name, and it stuck throughout his lifetime with childhood friends and family. He grew...
Reginald Jackson Jr
Apr 2, 2017
Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Reginald Anthony Jackson, Jr. Please check back in the near future as this site will be updated with additional obituary information as it is made available over the coming days. We invite you to light a memorial candle, share a special memory, and/or leave a condolence message for Anthony's family....
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
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
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
Mar 28, 2017
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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
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
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
Mar 27, 2017
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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...
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