Obituaries

Mary Ellen Ross

Mary Ellen Ross

Dec 28, 2016

Mary E. Ross, age 82, went home to her Heavenly reward on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Leola Jackson; daughter, Myra Jean Ross; 4 grandsons, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of 66 years, Otis A. Ross, Sr.; children, Mell...

Anna Rene Berry

Anna Rene Berry

Dec 28, 2016

Anna Rene Berry was born November 30, 1938 and raised in Camilla, Georgia where she attended the public school system. In 1964, Anna and her children moved to Columbus, Ohio where she attended Bethany Baptist Church. After 25 years of dedicated service, she retired from her position as a parking attendant at Children's Hospital. On December 28, 2016, at...

Thomas Laymont Fields

Thomas Laymont Fields

Dec 24, 2016

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Reva D. (Foster) Alexander

Reva D. (Foster) Alexander

Dec 24, 2016

Reva D. Alexander was born May 5, 1952 in Birmingham, Alabama. She resided in New Britain, Connecticut before moving to Columbus, Ohio, where she attended Franklin University and retired from a 38-year career with the State of Ohio, Department of Health and Homeland Security. On December 24, 2016, at the age of 64, Reva departed this life life while...

Jeffery Allen Howell

Jeffery Allen Howell

Dec 24, 2016

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Margaret K (Houchins) Shouse

Margaret K (Houchins) Shouse

Dec 23, 2016

Margaret K. Shouse, age 84, born October 16, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at Isabelle Ridgway Care Center. She is the former proprietor of Kelly’s Trucking Company and attended Gospel Tabernacle Church. Preceded in death by her husband Albert Shouse, Jr., parents, Elmer and Lucille Houchins, brother Harvey Houchins, and sister Betty Curry. Survived...

George Green Jr

George Green Jr

Dec 22, 2016

George Washington Green, Jr., age 70, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 22, 2016. Born May 15, 1946 to George Green, Sr. and Annie Lee Fields in Marion, AL. In 1966, he married Gleaddis Shaw and had four children from that union. He loved many things, but his love for cars allowed him to become a mechanic....

Barbara Jeanne (Reynolds) Alfred

Barbara Jeanne (Reynolds) Alfred

Dec 21, 2016

Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Barbara Jeanne Alfred. For those who wish, please light a memorial candle, share a special memory, and/or leave a condolence message for the Alfred family. Barbara's memory book will be updated with additional obituary information as it becomes available. Your prayers, words of encouragement, and all other thoughtful expressions of...

Otto Baker Hurley

Otto Baker Hurley

Dec 20, 2016

Otto Baker Hurley, age 100, called home to the Lord Tuesday, December 20, 2016 was born on February 20, 1916 to Ora Cunningham Hurley and Harry Hurley. He was their youngest child. His siblings were Russell, Lloyd, and William. Soon after Otto’s birth, his mother died and the boys were placed in separate foster homes. During his early years,...

Herbert Chisley Jr

Herbert Chisley Jr

Dec 20, 2016

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Weymon Eugene Dozier

Weymon Eugene Dozier

Dec 19, 2016

Rev. Weymon Eugene Dozier, 89, a faithful servant of God, born May 2, 1927 in Cincinnati, OH, transitioned to be with the Lord on December 19, 2016. The son of Blanche and Ralph Dozier, he was raised by his mother and step-father, Edward Lomax. Rev. Dozier attended the Columbus City School System and graduated from East High School in...

Ronald Albert 'Pali' Palmore

Ronald Albert 'Pali' Palmore

Dec 19, 2016

Ronald “Pali” Albert Palmore was born on April 24, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio. Pali completed the cycle of life on Monday, December 19, 2016. He was one of eight children born to the late Robert A. and Geraldine G. Palmore. His parents passed away when he and his twin brother Roland were 5 years old. The twins were raised...

Lana Joan Mack

Lana Joan Mack

Dec 18, 2016

Lana Joan Mack, 70, was called to rest, December 18, 2016. She was born June 28, 1946 in Brownsville, Pa, to the late Earnest and Ida Mack. She She resided in Pennsylvania for 19 years before moving to Jersey City, NJ. After spending 20 years in New Jersey, she found her final earthly home in Columbus, Ohio. Lana was...

Geneva Wilma Durr

Geneva Wilma Durr

Dec 17, 2016

Geneva Wilma Durr, age 90, formerly of Bucyrus, died peacefully in her sleep at her Westerville home. She was born August 31st, 1926 in Pennsylvania to the late David and Lucy Ramsey, and she is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie, children Charlie, Jr., Waltereen Nickerson, Richard Durr and several siblings. She is survived by her children Darlene...

Darrin Felix 'Bird' Mitchell

Darrin Felix 'Bird' Mitchell

Dec 17, 2016

Darrin Felix Mitchell, known to his friends as Bird, was born February 20, 1981 to Walter Felix Mitchell and Gwendolyn Marlene Viney Mitchell in Columbus, Ohio. Darrin, a former student at Mifflin High School, was an avid sports fan and video gamer. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his three sons who were his pride and joy....

Kemberly Ann Conteh

Kemberly Ann Conteh

Dec 16, 2016

Kemberly A. Ward-Conteh, age 54, took her place in God’s heavenly line of Angels on Friday, December 16, 2106, with her family and friends at her bedside. Kemberly was brought into this life August 26, 1962 by Charles and Hazel Ward, who preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Sir Emmanulle (Erin) Oputa, Ras...

Mervin E. 'Mel' Garland

Mervin E. 'Mel' Garland

Dec 15, 2016

Mervin E. Garland, known more affectionately as Mel by his family and friends, was born December 10, 1939 in Mount Hope, West Virginia. Mel was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from the City of Columbus where he was formerly employed in the Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection. On December 15, 2016, at...

Mamie Allison 'Barbara' (Logan) Bates

Mamie Allison 'Barbara' (Logan) Bates

Dec 13, 2016

Mamie Allison Bates was born January 20, 1941 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Raised in Spindale, North Carolina, she was a graduate of Central High School. She moved to Columbus, Ohio, where she married and started a family. Mamie started her own childcare business and was a caregiver to countless children over the years. On December 13, 2016, at the...

Robert Jones Jr

Robert Jones Jr

Dec 12, 2016

Kojo Kamau was born October 11, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio. His interest in photography came about at an early age and, as a teenager, he purchased his first camera. A 1957 graduate of East High School, Kojo was enrolled in art school for three years before entering into military service with the United States Air Force in 1960. While...

Katherine Mccain-Lipsey

Katherine Mccain-Lipsey

Dec 12, 2016

Katherine McCain-Lipsey, was born February 10,1925 in Columbus, OH; and passed away quietly in her home surrounded by family Monday, December 12, 2016. She was educated by the Columbus Public School System at Central High School, and had been a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church for more than 20 years. Katherine had been employed by The Ohio State...