Charlie Draine Jr
Apr 26, 2017
Charlie Draine, Jr. was born April 21, 1941 to Ruthie B. and Charlie Draine, Sr. in Thomaston, Georgia. In 1959, Charlie graduated from Englewood High School in Chicago, Illinois. He enlisted with the United States Army and served from 1963 to 1965. In 1962, he met the lovely Jeanette Green and they later married on December 18, 1965. From...
Robin Evelyn (Anderson) Edmonds
Apr 26, 2017
Robin Evelyn Edmonds, 55, left her earthly home in Reynoldsburg, Ohio on April 26, 2017 to join her parents; Adele Anderson and William James Anderson; and sister, Stephanie Joy Anderson, in heaven. She has been a resident of the Reynoldsburg/Columbus area for the past several years. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, William Dwight Edmonds of...
Kathleen (Shipp) Fountain
Apr 25, 2017
Kathleen Fountain, 84, previously of Urbancrest, OH, passed away April 25, 2017. Preceded in death by husbands, William Trout and Major Fountain, daughters Sylvia Trout and Tonya Trout; parents John and Sallie Shipp, one sister, two brothers, sons-in-law, William Revels and Jerrell Bradley. Survived by children, Esther (Joe) Collins, Debbie Revels, William “Billy” Trout, III, Roslyn Bradley, and Yolanda...
Anthony Dwight 'Tony' Kirk
Apr 25, 2017
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Mary Ellen Jones
Apr 24, 2017
Mary Ellen Jones, age 80, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017. Formerly a resident of Springfield, OH, she was born December 6, 1936 in Meansville, GA. and had been a member of Mt. Sinai C.O.G.I.C. She was predeceased by her parents, brothers, and sisters. She leaves to cherish her memory her brother, John W., of Colorado; special nieces, Linda...
Alonzo Matthew Edwards
Apr 24, 2017
The Book of Memories is made available to all families we serve as well as any family served by any other funeral home in our community. Visitation: Private Arrangements Per Family Request Address Not Available Columbus, OH
Loretta Mae (Slappy) Carsey
Apr 23, 2017
Ms. Loretta Mae Slappy Carsey, was born September 23, 1942 in Waukegan, Illinois, to the late Rev. Joseph and Mrs. Ida Mae Slappy. Our beloved sister, Ms. Loretta Mae Slappy. Age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Summits Trace Healthcare Center. Predeceased by her parents Rev. Joseph and Ida Slappy,...
Chad Lamont Wood
Apr 23, 2017
Chad Lamont Wood was born September 27, 1972 in Delaware, Ohio. He departed this earthly life on April 23, 2017 while residing in Arizona. A 1990 graduate of Worthington High School, Chad was employed by CIGNA, where he worked in the mailroom, and previously worked in the customer service departments at Bank One, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Verizon. Additionally,...
James Stennies Jr
Apr 22, 2017
James Willie Stennies, Jr. was born to James Willie Stennies, Sr. and Mabel Holt Stennies in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 24, 1957. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he matriculated through Cleveland City Schools, graduating from Collinwood High School. He was active in the band and orchestra. He successfully competed and was accepted into...
Arthur Lamont Poole
Apr 22, 2017
The Book of Memories is made available to all families we serve as well as any family served by any other funeral home in our community. Service: Friday, April 28, 2017
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....