Obituaries
Mary L. Brown
Apr 22, 2017
Mary L. Brown, age 73, departed this life Saturday, April 22, 2017 at OSU Medical Center. She was born May 3, 1943 in Columbus, OH to the late Owen and Lillie Miller. Mary will be greatly missed by her sons, William E. (Tina) Brown, Sr. and Kenneth L. (Mia) Brown; daughter, Janette A. Brown (Sherrod Small); and several grandchildren...
Jalen Lamar 'Jay Bay' Ward
Apr 22, 2017
Jalen Lamar Ward, age 12, passed away April 22, 2017 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A lifelong resident of Columbus, Jalen is survived by his loving parents, Kimberley Johnson and Patrick Ward, along with a host of other devoted family members and dear friends.
Richard Wayne 'Rick' Comer
Apr 19, 2017
Richard Wayne Comer was born November 16, 1955 to Ruben and Ethel Mae Comer. A lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, he received his education in the Columbus Public School System where he attended Central High School. Rick, as he was also known, was a former employee of Capital City Products. On April 19, 2017, at the age of 61,...
Henry Oliver Jr
Apr 17, 2017
Henry Oliver, Jr., age 67, born April 12, 1931 in Atmore, Alabama. He worked as a supervisor for the City of Columbus for 30 years and as a supervisor for Nationwide Insurance Corporate Facilities for 26 years. He was an active member of St. Philip Lutheran Church where he formerly served as a trustee and was a member of...
Joyce Ann (Gilliam) Carter
Apr 15, 2017
Joyce Ann “Tootie” (Gilliam) Carter, age 66, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was born August 19, 1950 and was a lifetime resident of Columbus where she attended Ephesus 7th Day Adventist Elementary School, Monroe Junior High School, and Columbus Linden McKinley High School. She worked as a Supervisor for the State...
Dorothy Lou (Pearce) Brown
Apr 14, 2017
Dorothy “Dot” (Pearce) Brown was born on September 9, 1927 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to James and Lottie Pearce. In 1943, Dot relocated to Columbus, Ohio with her family; then, she graduated from East High School in 1945. Dot married the love of her life, Spencer Brown, on January 22, 1949. From this union three children were born: Joyce,...
Michael Gwinn Sr
Apr 14, 2017
Michael E. Gwinn, Sr., age 54, went home to the Lord Friday, April 14, 2017 at his home. He had retired from ATT, and was an employee of Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service. Mike was a people person who loved everyone he met, and was known to help anyone who needed it. He was predeceased by his son, Michael E. Gwinn,...
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,...
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