Obituaries
Carl Russell Thomas
Nov 1, 2016
Carl Russell Thomas was born on July, 3, 1945, at 8:30pm, to the late Clarence Thomas and his surviving mother, Katherine Stanton (Tisdale) in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended John Adams High School, and later studied business management at Cleary College. As a young man, Carl had an adventurous spirit and proudly served in the United States Army from 1964...
Wilda Ann () Holland
Oct 31, 2016
Wilda Ann Holland was born November 18, 1948 in Griffin, Georgia. She was the ninth of ten children born to Julius and Mozelle Holland. Wilda was a 1967 graduate of South High School were she continued her education by earning a degree in Business from Columbus Technical Institute. For 25 years, she served as a dedicated employee for the...
Diane Williamson Anderson-Kinney
Oct 29, 2016
Diane Elizabeth (Williamson) Anderson-Kinney, age 68, was called to eternal rest on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Diane was a proud graduate of Columbus East High School (class of 1965), and Howard University, in Washington, D.C., and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She was a retiree of the city of Stamford, CT, and had previously retired from...
Sonya Yvonne () Moore
Oct 29, 2016
Sonya Yvonne Moore was born June 27, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio. She retired from the City of Columbus after 24 years of employment. “Civil Service Sonya!!!!” She was also an active, long standing member of Greater Vision Missionary Baptist Church. Sonya loved her church and church family. Sonya was a loving, giving, kindhearted person who gave love to whomever...
Nelson D. Lynch
Oct 26, 2016
Nelson Davis Lynch, age 86, of Columbus Ohio, passed away on October 26, 2016. Born January 7, 1930, to the late Herston and Beadie Lynch. Nelson was a graduate of East High School in 1948 and was drafted into the US Army in 1951, during the Korean War. He served in Mannheim, Germany and was honorably discharged in 1953....
Ernestine Lewis
Oct 26, 2016
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William Cates Sr
Oct 25, 2016
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Stephen Maurice 'Patch' Walton
Oct 24, 2016
Stephen M. Walton, age 53, went home to the Lord Monday, October 24, 2016. Born June 18, 1963 in Columbus, OH, he was a graduate of Central High School, and a U.S. Air Force veteran (retired), having served for 21 years. He was a member of Unity Christian Fellowship Church, and an employee of Nationwide Insurance Co. Predeceased by...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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