Obituaries

Edna Charlene Dunlap

Edna Charlene Dunlap

Oct 23, 2016

Edna Charlene Dunlap departed this life on Sunday, October 23, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 28, 1928 in Henry, Tennessee to the union of Roe and Brooksie Porter. Charlene professed her faith in Christ at an early age and was an active member of Coles Chapel C.M.E. Church where she served as the...

Janie Mae 'Bessie' (Smith) Abdalla

Janie Mae 'Bessie' (Smith) Abdalla

Oct 23, 2016

Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Ms. Janie Mae Abdalla. This site will be updated with additional obituary information and photographs as they are made available over the coming days. For those who wish, please light a memorial candle, share a special memory, and/or leave a condolence message for her family. Your prayers, words of encouragement,...

Beverly Jean 'B.J.' (Anthony) Hughes

Beverly Jean 'B.J.' (Anthony) Hughes

Oct 23, 2016

Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Beverly Jean Hughes. For those who wish, please share a special memory, light a memorial candle, and/or leave a condolence message for her family. Also, please remember to visit her page periodically over the next few days as it will be updated with additional service details and obituary information as...

Estherine Q Rooker

Estherine Q Rooker

Oct 22, 2016

Estherine Rooker, 91 of Columbus, OH, passed peacefully at home on October 22, 2016. Preceded in death by mother, Hattie Roy; daughter, Judith Hartsoe; and grandson, Jawanza Rooker. She is survived by children, Toni Johnson “Mattie Rooker”, Michael Rooker and Marsha Rooker; brother, Willie Lee Roy; grandchildren, Dessiray Cusic, Risheena (Charles) White, Cassandra (Lucas Brazell) Rooker, Changamire (Shavaun) Rooker,...

George H. Bell

George H. Bell

Oct 22, 2016

George H. Bell, age 94 of Columbus, passed away on October 22, 2016. He was born on February 2, 1922 in Athens, OH to the late Charles and Cora Bell. George is survived by loving wife of 65 years, Hattie; and loving daughters, Marcia (Seth) Bell-Love, Deirdre Bell and Phyllis Bell; 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; extended family and...

Shirley Ann Ross

Shirley Ann Ross

Oct 21, 2016

Shirley Ann Ross, also known as Mom, Grandma, GG, Aunt Shirley, and Ms. Diva, The Matriach of her Family, went home Friday October 21, 2016. She was very Classy, she strutted her stuff in her high heels and pant suits, her arms and door were always open if you needed a hug, some food, or just to rest your...

Carrie Evelyn Stewart

Carrie Evelyn Stewart

Oct 20, 2016

Carrie Evelyn Stewart of Columbus, Ohio made her transition into the presence of the Lord ( 2 Corinthians 5: 8) , on Thursday October 20th at 3:45 pm in her home at the Village of Westerville in Westerville, Ohio. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 5,1920 to Nelson and Emma Jenkins, Carrie was an excellent musical student, and ,...

Morris Chisholm Sr

Morris Chisholm Sr

Oct 19, 2016

Morris Lee Chisholm, Sr., age 83, Veteran of the United States Army and faithful member of Praise Temple Community Church, transitioned to his Heavenly home Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Morris is predeceased by parents, Dan (Maggie) Chisholm; sister, Lucendia; daughter, Gwen; and grandson, Rakim. He is survived by his loving wife, Rose Lee Chisholm; children, Morris L. Chisholm, Jr.,...

Jamie Annette (Brown) Liggins

Jamie Annette (Brown) Liggins

Oct 18, 2016

Jamie A. Liggins, age 54, departed this life on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. A graduate of Marion-Franklin High School and Ohio Dominican University, Jamie worked 28 years for Nationwide Insurance. Jamie was an active member of St. Paul AME Church, Columbus, OH, where she met and married her husband Rev. Timothy E. Liggins. Together, they entered into the pastoral...

Dorothy Lee (Wright) Taylor

Dorothy Lee (Wright) Taylor

Oct 17, 2016

Dorothy Lee Taylor, 78, of Columbus, Ohio, unexpectedly passed on Monday, October 17, 2016 and went home to be with the Lord. She is preceded in death by her father, Nebuchadnezzar Wright, mother, Martha Grimes, husband, Ronald Leon Taylor Sr., and sons Ronald Leon Taylor Jr. and Robert Taylor. She is survived by her brother, Cornelius (Les) Wright, son,...

Leon Western

Leon Western

Oct 15, 2016

Leon Western, age 83, born May 6, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away October 15, 2016 at Isabelle Ridgway Care Center. A veteran of the United States Army, Leon honorably served his country during the Korean Conflict. Many of his friends knew him by the nickname, Wes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Padgett Western, and...

Helen Octavia (Tynes) Summers

Helen Octavia (Tynes) Summers

Oct 15, 2016

Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Mrs. Helen O. Summers. Helen Octavia Summers was born March 22, 1933 to Octavia Ann (Saunders) and Ferge Tynes in Rocky Gap, Virginia. Her husband, Rev. Charles D. Summers, Sr., preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Charles Doug Summers, Jr., and a host of other loving...

Rebecca Naomi Caldwell

Rebecca Naomi Caldwell

Oct 14, 2016

Rebecca Naomi Cooley Caldwell, 79, was called to begin her Heavenly life on October 14, 2016. Rebecca was born on December 22, 1936 in Columbus Ohio to the late Albert and Ella Mae Cooley. She was married to the late Bennie E Caldwell. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her sister Ruth...

James Love Sr

James Love Sr

Oct 14, 2016

James Edward Love Sr., 85, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at his home in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on June 2, 1931 in Mullens, WV to James and Malana Love. James will be sadly and sorely missed by his family and all that he crossed paths with. A beloved son and father, he made the choice to...

Jean Katherine (Rhodes) Lightner

Jean Katherine (Rhodes) Lightner

Oct 14, 2016

Jean Lightner, daughter of the late Richard and Sara Rhodes, was born on January 28, 1926 in Perry County, Columbus, Ohio. There she grew up with three younger brothers: Robert, Richard and Charles Rhodes. Jean attended Ohio State University with a double major in English and Art. Her love and passion for art was expressed in her own personal...

Virginia Mae (Cook) Fuqua

Virginia Mae (Cook) Fuqua

Oct 12, 2016

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Constance Ann Jackson

Constance Ann Jackson

Oct 11, 2016

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Gary Wade

Gary Wade

Oct 11, 2016

Gary Wade, 61, born February 11, 1955 in Akron, passed away October 11, 2016 in Columbus, OH, where he has resided for the past 21 years. A graduate of Franklin University, he retired from the Army National Guard after 34 years of honorable service. Predeceased by his parents, Morris and Annie Wade, sister Jessie Moore, and brother Arbon Sid...

Essie May Theresa Mary Willis Cannon

Essie May Theresa Mary Willis Cannon

Oct 11, 2016

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Anna L Johnson

Anna L Johnson

Oct 10, 2016

Anna L. Johnson, age 76, went home to the Lord Monday, October 10, 2016. Home Going Celebration 10 AM Monday, October 17, 2016 at New Birth Christian Ministry, 3475 Refugee Rd., where family will receive friends at 9 AM. Interment Union Cemetery.