Obituaries
Willa Mae (Winters) Starks-Mccray
Apr 24, 2016
Willa Starks McCray, longtime Columbus resident and entrepreneur, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at her daughter's residence. Born in Malvern, Arkansas, Willa grew up in a loving, Christian home and accepted the Lord at an early age. She was a small-town girl who migrated to the city of Columbus, Ohio with only her strong faith in God, a...
Patricia Ann 'Pat' Strickland
Apr 23, 2016
Patricia Ann (Teague) Strickland, was born on February 1, 1953 in Columbus Ohio. At the age of 63, she was called into Eternal rest on Saturday, April 23, 2016 after a long illness. Preceded in death by her father, Wardell Teague; mother, Christine Rocker; brother, Michael Teague, Nordell Teague and Lorenzo Cooper. She leaves to cherish her memory her...
David L. Tyler
Apr 22, 2016
David Laurence Tyler, age 73, born September 28, 1942, died at home on Friday, April 22, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Paul E. Sr.; mother, Dorothy; sister, Merilyn L. Price-Bey; brother, Paul E. Jr.; wife, Susie E. and granddaughter, Kiara A. Survived by sons, Gary R. (Toya), Kevin D.; grandchildren, Maya, Rashaad, Gary T., and Arielle; sisters, Emily...
Edgar Skinner Jr
Apr 20, 2016
Edgar H. Skinner, Jr., age 62, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. He was born on February 24, 1954 in Martinez, CA. Celebration of Life service will begin at 2 PM on May 2, 2016 at New Generation Church, 1173 Essex Avenue, where family will receive friends from 1 PM until time of service. Pastor Maurice...
Henrietta Kelso
Apr 20, 2016
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Margrette Ann Booker
Apr 19, 2016
Margrette Ann “Mimi” Booker, 60, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Margrette was born on June 27, 1955. She was the eldest of six children to the late Robert Thomas Booker and Mary Ruth (Joyce) Booker. Margrette was never afraid to speak her mind. She did not have a problem with expressing to...
Mable Greene
Apr 18, 2016
Mother Mable Greene was born on June 16, 1919 in Dendron, Virginia and later moved to Campbell, Ohio. She was the daughter of Newton Greene and Lula Williams••Greene. Blessed with 96 years of life, Mother Greene peacefully passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016. She worked as an extraordinary clothing designer and an accomplished chef in her earlier years....
Timothy Durell ''Tim' ''' Gouch
Apr 15, 2016
Timothy Durell Gouch, age 34, of Columbus, went to be with Our Lord on Friday, April 15, 2016. He was born on February 2, 1982. He is survived by his loving wife, companion and best friend of 13 years, Julie Beth Wagner Gouch; daughters, Lauren Nicole and Juliana Rose; grandfather, Elijah Lamar Mosley; father, Timothy Dexter Gouch; mother, Angela...
Daylyn Anthony Medley
Apr 14, 2016
Daylyn A. Medley, 24, passed on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Daylyn loved sports and was active in basketball, football and baseball. He was an inspiring rapper and was excellent in expressing his thoughts through music. He loved his family especially his niece and five nephews. He never met a stranger and was very personable. He is preceded in death...
Carole E. Lewis
Apr 14, 2016
Carole Elizebeth Lewis affectionately known to her grandchildren as Granny-Granny was born on June 28,1931 to Pauline and Harold Williams. Blessed with 84 years of life she was peacefully called home by her Heavenly Father on April 14, 2016 at her residence. Carole was born in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from East High School. She loved the Lord and...
Lillie Bell (Clark) Allison
Apr 12, 2016
Lillie Bell Allison, age 86, born January 20, 1930 in Logan, WV, passed away April 12, 2016. Lillie, affectionately known as “Nannie”, was a devoted grandmother that enjoyed cooking, entertaining, and taking her grandchildren fishing and shopping. She worked for many years as a Cytologist for University Hospital. Predeceased by husband Fred Allison, parents, Clint and Alice Clark, and...
Edward Wright Elliott
Apr 12, 2016
Edward Wright “Fast Eddie” Elliott, age 91, born May 23, 1924, passed from this life to his heavenly life at 11:07 a.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Dayton V.A. Hospice Facility; Dayton, OH. Proceeded in death by parents, Henrietta Steel Elliott Evans and James Edward Elliott; stepfather, William Evans, brother, George Armon Elliott (Lois); children’s mother, Edith Elnora...
Elizabeth (Gibson) Ware
Apr 12, 2016
Evangelist Elizabeth Ware, age 88, was called home on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, she was a devoted Christian who attended Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband George Ware, children Felicia Diane Ware and Bishop George Anthony Ware, Sr., mother Epsie Manuel, and father Thomas Gibson. She leaves behind...
Timothy Jones Sr
Apr 12, 2016
Timothy Lamar Jones, Sr., “Timmie”, age 50, born November 2, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Timmie was employed by Capital Transportation, a division of COTA Mainstream. He was a graduate of Brookhaven High School, Class of 1984, and was an avid fisherman, golfer, bowler, skater, and motorcycle and car enthusiast. In addition, Timmie was...
Artiss Arley Jones
Apr 12, 2016
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Sam Allen Jr
Apr 11, 2016
Sam June Allen Jr. was born June 6, 1941 in Joiner, Arkansas To Sam Allen Sr. and Sallie Kennedy. Sam served in the United States Army as a cook and received an Honorable Discharge in 1967. Sam worked for Timken CO for 14 years and as a public servant for the Columbus Police Department for 13 years. Sam also...
Janae M 'Loyalty' Gresham
Apr 10, 2016
Janae Gresham, 22, was born on May 3, 1993 and departed this life tragically on Sunday, April 10, 2016. She will be missed by extended family, cousins, nieces and friends.
Harry Watkins Jr
Apr 10, 2016
Harry Watkins, Jr. was born in Madison County, Alabama on February 22, 1927. He attended Canton McKinley High School and later earned his GED. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and served several years in United States Navy Reserve. Harry worked many years as a preserver of meats at Canton Provision. Additionally, Harry was...
Rupert Harrell
Apr 10, 2016
Rupert Harrell, age 78, of Columbus, passed peacefully in his sleep Sunday, April 10, 2016. Born October 3, 1937 to Tony and Maude Harrell. Rupert was a hard worker, devoted husband and family man, who had a passion for building and fixing EVERYTHING. He would hold his head high with a smile to say the greatest title and job...
Vernita Gomer
Apr 9, 2016
Vernita Gomer departed this life on Saturday April 9, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She was born July 15, 1930 in St. Charles, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Margaret and Freeman Hamilton. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Polly as she was so affectionately called graduated from...
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