Obituaries
Donna Marie Thomas
Feb 18, 2017
Donna Marie Thomas was born October 28, 1949 to Orville Robert Thomas and Lucille Thomas (nee Bush), in Columbus, Ohio. As a little girl, Donna was quite the entrepreneur. While other children were picking fresh cherries from the family cherry trees and selling them to the neighbors for 25 cents per quart, she raised the stakes by using the...
Sephronia Juanita Davis
Feb 17, 2017
Sephronia (Dorsey) Davis, a lifelong resident of Columbus, OH, was called home on Friday February 17, 2017 at the age of 79 - she was surrounded by family. Phronie, as she loved to be called, was born on 4/13/1937, the eldest of two children born to Alberta (Johnson) Dorsey and James Dorsey, who have preceded her in death. Sephronia...
John Matney Jr
Feb 16, 2017
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Ollie Fae (Chiles) Banks
Feb 14, 2017
Ollie “Fae” Banks, age 94, transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord on February 14, 2017. A lifelong member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Fae retired from Lazarus Department Stores after 25 years, and Life Care Alliance after 28 years of service. Preceded in death by her parents, husband James M. Banks, son James D. Banks, and six siblings. Left...
Mamie Ruth Ellis
Feb 13, 2017
Mamie Ruth Johnston Ellis, sunrise April 6, 1931- sunset February 13, 2017; Mamie was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Vera Allen and Fred Elliott. Mamie was employed at the Old Neil House Hotel until she married Carroll Johnston in 1950 there union produced 11 children, her husband died at an early age and left her to raise...
Janice Marie Foster
Feb 13, 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. Reception: Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 428 E. Main Street Columbus, OH 43215
Harritte (Hedrick) Mason
Feb 10, 2017
Harritte M. (Hedrick) Mason, born July 20, 1957 in Logan, West Virginia to Arthur and Clara Hedrick. She grew up in Columbus and attended Linden McKinley High School. She was a seamstress until health problems prevented her from working. Harritte was proceeded in death by her parents; brother, Ernest Moore; and sister, Donna Moore. She is survived by daughters,...
Dawn Renee (Cleveland) Hayes
Feb 10, 2017
Dawn Cleveland-Hayes, 54, very unexpectedly went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, February 10, 2017. Predeceased by fathers, Allan Cleveland and Virgil Rhea, brother Michael Cleveland, and grandparents, John Carter, Jr. and Rev. and Mrs. Frank (Minnie) Cleveland, Sr. Survived by loving husband Roosevelt Hayes; devoted mother Barbara Rhea; grandmother Alma Carter; brothers, Todd Sparks, Tyrone,...
Killy Norval Whiteous
Feb 9, 2017
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Jung Sook 'Halmoni' Mccullough
Feb 9, 2017
Jung Sook (Lee) McCullough was born October 30, 1933 to Choon Sik Lee and Jyun Ok Ryon in Yongdungpo-Ku Seoul, Korea. She departed this life February 9, 2017. As a young child she was separated from her parents during WWII and lived with relatives until she moved to Japan and enrolled in nursing school. Due to the Korean War,...
Milton Wilson Sr
Feb 9, 2017
Milton S. Wilson, Sr. was born August 28, 1922 to the union of Charles and Leola Wilson in Lego, West Virginia. When he was twelve years old, Milton and his family moved to Columbus, Ohio, after the death of his father. Milton confessed the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age at Oakley Baptist Church...
Candice Alisha Simmons
Feb 8, 2017
Candice Simmons, age 32, was born on July 15, 1984 in Columbus, Ohio, the youngest child of, Thomas and Linda Simmons. She departed this life on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, after a lengthy illness. Candice was the loving and devoted mother of Myracle Simmons. Candice and her “Mini-Me” enjoyed doing girly things such as tea parties, shopping and cooking....
Lee Ernest 'Ole Man' 'Jack Benny' Stevens
Feb 7, 2017
Lee Ernest Stevens was born October 30, 1950 to Mary Alice (nee Jones) and John Henry Stevens in Macon, Missouri, and later resided in Haywood City, Missouri. Lee attended Three Rivers Junior College (Poplar Bluff, MO) before entering into active duty with the United States Army. While enlisted, he earned several decorations and citations including the National Defense Service...
Patricia Frances Rene Cunningham
Feb 2, 2017
Patricia Frances Rene’ Cunningham II, Ph.D. (Dr. Patty), age 37 transitioned February 2, 2017. She was the youngest born to Archie A, Sr.and Patricia A. Cunningham on March 14, 1979, both preceded her in death. A graduate of Springfield North High school three time graduate of The Ohio State University: BA- Women’s Studies (Minor Black Studies), MA- Higher Education...
Catherine Virginia Holmes
Feb 1, 2017
We honor the Life, Love and Legacy of a great woman of valor; Mother Catherine V. Mouton Holmes; a Christian woman who lived a life of dedication and faithfulness to God, family and friends. She will always be remembered for her melodious voice and neat appearance. Caring for others was her Ministry and passion. Catherine was born on March...
Mary Dunn
Jan 31, 2017
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Gwendolyn Jeanette Evans
Jan 31, 2017
On January 31, 2017 God reached down and plucked the most beautiful flower from his vast garden. Gwen Evans was chosen by God to complete his bouquet of flowers. Gwen, was born May 17, 1936 in Columbus, OH to Fred Free and Mary Hill. She attended Columbus Public Schools, and a graduate of Columbus East High. She attended the...
Johnny Mack 'John' Foreman
Jan 30, 2017
Johnny “John” Mack Foreman was born June 28, 1957 to Isiah Foreman and Ruth Jones Foreman in Wilson, North Carolina. John graduated from Westhill High School, in Stamford, Connecticut, where he was a member of the track team. In 1979, he graduated from The University of Connecticut with a degree in mathematics and economics. His record performances as a...
Ralph Lucas Jr
Jan 29, 2017
Ralph Alfred Lucas, Jr. was born December 17, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio, where he graduated from West High School and attended Franklin University. Ralph served in the United States Navy for eight years and retired from a career in manufacturing HVAC products with Lennox Industries, Incorporated. Known to many loved ones and friends as Bucky, he was a devoted...
Paul Cooper Parks
Jan 26, 2017
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