Obituaries

David Michael 'Crutch' Grier

David Michael 'Crutch' Grier

Mar 15, 2016

David Michael Grier was blessed to be released from all pain and illness, which he had endured from his early youth throughout his life. David had nicknamed himself “Crutch.” Anyone who knew him and became his family friend was given a nickname as well. David goes to join many best friends and family members, James Phillips, Monroe James, Raymond...

Anthony John 'Tony' Reid

Anthony John 'Tony' Reid

Mar 13, 2016

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Floyd Anderson

Floyd Anderson

Mar 11, 2016

Floyd Tod Anderson, age 84, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016. He was born on April 11, 1931 in Huntington, West Virginia. He was a longtime resident of Columbus, Ohio. He was the son of the late Gay Arvine. He was a Veteran and served in the United States Army. He retired from the US Postal Service, and...

Floyd Anderson

Floyd Anderson

Mar 11, 2016

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Thomas E. Mclaurin

Thomas E. Mclaurin

Mar 11, 2016

Thomas E. McLaurin Sr. departed this life on March 11, 2016 at the age of 75. He was born to the union of Andrew D. McLaurin and Rosa Lee McLaurin in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 17, 1940. Thomas was preceded in death by parents, Andrew D. McLaurin Rosa Lee McLaurin. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 53...

Robbie B Cromwell

Robbie B Cromwell

Mar 9, 2016

Robbie Bavania (Palmer) Cromwell was born on November 5, 1923 to August and Josie (Freeman) Palmer. Her journey came to an end Wednesday morning, March 9, 2016 at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Robbie was a long standing member of Saint Dominic Parish. She met and married the late John Robert Cromwell and to this union was...

Darlene E'Laye Francis

Darlene E'Laye Francis

Mar 9, 2016

Darlene E’Laye Francis, age 61, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Darlene was a dedicated employee of the Franklin County Municipal Court for 21 years. Preceded in death by son, Nathan Charles Francis; parents, Luvenia and Nathaniel Garlington; and mother-in-law, Betty Francis. Survived by loving husband of 26 years, Charles Francis; daughters, De'Auna Garlington and...

Mary Yvonne Autry

Mary Yvonne Autry

Mar 7, 2016

AUTRY, Mary Yvonne, 79, went home to be with the Lord from the Mount Carmel West Trauma Center Monday, March 7, 2016. Mary was born to the late Harry and Odessa Autry in Fayetteville, NC on April 24, 1936. Mary and two of her siblings moved with their parents from North Carolina to Columbus, OH in 1945. Mary was...

Myrtice Sue Holland

Myrtice Sue Holland

Mar 6, 2016

Myrtice “Sue” Holland was born to Julius and Mozelle Holland on April 18, 1947 in Griffin, Georgia. She was the eighth of ten children. In 1958, she and her sisters moved to Columbus, Ohio where she later graduated from South High School in 1966. She gained employment as a seamstress and was later employed with Capital City Products where...

Edith Annette (Stanley) Zaahir

Edith Annette (Stanley) Zaahir

Mar 4, 2016

Edith Annette Stanley Zaahir, affectionately known as “Edie”, was born June 1, 1947 to Charlie F. Stanley and Elsie M. Langston Stanley in Jasper, Georgia. During her school years, Edith’s family relocated to Columbus, Ohio, where she graduated from Central High School in 1966. A longtime member of NA and CA, Edith celebrated 22 years clean on October 18,...

Evangelist Betty Brown

Evangelist Betty Brown

Mar 2, 2016

Evangelist Betty Jean Brown was born on January 28, 1935 to Casey and Bernice Simmons in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was one of thirteen children. Betty received Christ at a very early age. She moved to St. Louis, Missouri in 1948 where she later met Roosevelt Brown, which to that union nine children were born. In 1972, Betty moved...

Deacon Vaudie Shamlin

Deacon Vaudie Shamlin

Mar 2, 2016

Deacon Vaudie Al Shamlin, was born on April 12th in Monroe, Louisiana. He was the 3rd among 9 brothers and sisters. He was united in marriage to the late Vivian Shamlin who gave her time and spiritual talent serving the Nurses Corp at Shiloh Baptist Church. To this union, two daughters were born, C. Renee Watkins and Saundra D....

Claude Grant Jr

Claude Grant Jr

Mar 1, 2016

Claude Edward Grant, Jr. was born December 25, 1947 to Claude E. Grant, Sr. and Betty Jane Grant in Richmond, Virginia. Shortly after his birth, the family moved back to Columbus, Ohio, where he was raised. He played football for the Maryland A.C. where he made All League as a wide receiver. Claude was a music enthusiast, and especially...

Clifton Mitchell Jr

Clifton Mitchell Jr

Feb 28, 2016

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Lorraine Esterline (Brown) Peery

Lorraine Esterline (Brown) Peery

Feb 28, 2016

Lorraine Esterline Brown Peery was born on June 19, 1927 to parents Mrs. Zeola Froe Brown and Mr. George R. Nance. She graduated from Genoa High School, Bluefield, West Virginia, in 1944 as Valedictorian of her class. In 1948, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education from Bluefield State College, with a major in Mathematics. On...

Barbara Ann 'Bobbie' Jones

Barbara Ann 'Bobbie' Jones

Feb 27, 2016

Barbara Ann Jones, born October 24, 1940, departed this life on Saturday, February 27, 2016. The funeral services will be held at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 1080 E. Broad Street at N. 21st Street. Family will receive visitors on Saturday, March 5, 2016 beginning at 9:00 AM until the time of service at 10:00 AM. Interment immediately following service...

Barbara Jean (Miller) Davis

Barbara Jean (Miller) Davis

Feb 27, 2016

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Mr. Jewel Singleton

Mr. Jewel Singleton

Feb 26, 2016

Jewel Audrey Singleton, Singleton, also known his family as Little One age 81, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016. He was born on January 23, 1935 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Milton and Lavanda Singleton. Singleton was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. He retired from DCSC after 34 years...

Cynthia Marie Alfred

Cynthia Marie Alfred

Feb 26, 2016

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Leah Jeanne Johnson

Leah Jeanne Johnson

Feb 25, 2016

Leah Jeanne Johnson, 77, Columbus, The world’s greatest wife, mom and grandma went home to her Lord and Savior on February 25, 2016, Surrounded by her loving family. Leah was born December 7, 1938 in Denver, Colorado to the late Charles Elliston and Leah Jean Elliston. She worked for Kmart and Sears but her greatest joy was spending time...