Obituaries

Ruth M. (Martin) Harriston

Ruth M. (Martin) Harriston

Dec 14, 2015

Ruth M. Harriston, 87, born September 12, 1928 in Jamestown, OH, passed away December 14, 2015. A graduate of East High School and The Ohio State University, Ruth was an accomplished businesswoman. During her career, she managed five statewide offices of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, served as a corporate paralegal for a local law firm, and founded her...

Eugene T. Crockett

Eugene T. Crockett

Dec 10, 2015

Eugene T. Crockett, age 85, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015. He was born June 5, 1930 in Pense Springs, West Virginia. Friends may visit from 4-6 pm followed by the Funeral service at 6pm on December 17, 2015 at Union Grove Baptist Church, 266 N. Champion Ave. Pastor Michael Peterson, officiating.

Olena Alice (Reeves) Garland

Olena Alice (Reeves) Garland

Dec 9, 2015

Olena Alice Reeves-Garland, age 103, passed December 9, 2015. Born January 29, 1912 to Rev. Olin W. and Junior D. Ector Reeves in Meansville, GA. A member of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church for over 74 years. Preceded in death by husband, Rev. Roy Garland, Sr., children, Roy Jr., Willie Henry, and Ruth Louise, and 13 siblings. Survived by daughter...

Mabel Jean Hope

Mabel Jean Hope

Dec 7, 2015

Mable Jean Hope, age 80, of Columbus, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015. She was born August 1, 1935 in Birmingham, Alabama. She attended OSU for radiology and worked at the Juvenile Diagnostic center in the 70’s, Riverside Hospital during the 80’s and then at OSU Hospital until she became ill. Mable was preceded in death by husband, Donald...

Roy Bryson Sr

Roy Bryson Sr

Dec 7, 2015

Roy Daniel Bryson, Sr. was born February 18, 1951 to Henry and Mary Lela Bryson in Sylva, North Carolina, where he spent his early years and later moved with his family to Columbus, Ohio. Roy was a 1969 graduate of Linden McKinley High School in Columbus and also attended junior college in Florida, where he played on the basketball...

Mildred Louise (Lakes) Copeland

Mildred Louise (Lakes) Copeland

Dec 4, 2015

Mildred Louise Lakes Copeland was born in 1924 in Hogansville, Georgia. She moved to Columbus in 1944 and immediately united with the Gay Street Baptist Church (now Tabernacle Baptist Church) where she met the love of her life, the late Reverend Herman Copeland. For more than 70 years, she served her church in many capacities including Deaconess, Coordinator of...

Christine Louise Hoosier

Christine Louise Hoosier

Dec 3, 2015

Christine Louise Hoosier was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 7, 1957. She passed away on December 3rd 2015, in Columbus. Christine was the daughter of Shirley Wilson-Hoosier and Ralph Lee Hoosier, who preceded her in death. She was an avid Cleveland Browns fan, and celebrated life to the fullest. She loved spending time with family and friends. Christine...

Susan Louise Watkins

Susan Louise Watkins

Dec 3, 2015

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Eileen 'Regina' Hawkins

Eileen 'Regina' Hawkins

Dec 3, 2015

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Dennis Michael Juris

Dennis Michael Juris

Dec 3, 2015

Dennis Michel Juris, age 22, went home to the Lord Thursday, December 3, 2015. He was born December 9, 1992 in Columbus, OH. A graduate of Fairfield Career Center as a student in the building trades, he leaves to cherish his memory his parents, William and Darlin DeGeorge Juris; children, Isabel and Scarlet; brother, Dante Juris; sister, Elizabeth Spangler;...

Sharon Ann Miller

Sharon Ann Miller

Dec 2, 2015

Sharon Miller was born August 25, 1946, in New Paris, Ohio to Noel Clifton (father) and Garnett Clemens (mother). She passed in her sleep on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at the home she and her husband, Chris Miller, shared in Canal Winchester, Ohio. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by loving husband of 21...

Aimee Nicole Mack-Gibson

Aimee Nicole Mack-Gibson

Dec 2, 2015

Aimee Nicole Mack-Gibson, born March 14, 1977, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Mount Carmel West Hospital. She was the daughter of Willie Barbara Mack. She is survived by her husband, John Wesley Gibson II; 3 children, Raina Martinez, Robert Martinez Taylour Black; loving brother, Jeffery Garnes; niece, India Chatman; grandmother, Eileen Garnes and a host...

Sylvia (Broady) Judd

Sylvia (Broady) Judd

Nov 30, 2015

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Karol Jean Watson

Karol Jean Watson

Nov 29, 2015

Karol J. Watson was born June 12, 1955 to Ethel Jean (nee Clark) and Joseph Clarence Watson in Columbus, Ohio. In her youth, Karol was educated in the Columbus City Schools and was involved in various extracurricular activities, particularly those centered around the performing arts. While attending Barrett Middle School, she was a flutist in the school orchestra. Karol...

David O. Reynolds

David O. Reynolds

Nov 27, 2015

David O’Neil Reynolds was born on December 14, 1984 to Sylvia Kenmar Banks and Victor D. Reynolds in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Westland High School. David worked as a contractor at Pacific Rail Service for 12 years and eventually went to work for Advance Industry Supplies as a CDL driver. David was a hard worker and an exemplary provider...

Thelma Jean (Taylor) Whittington

Thelma Jean (Taylor) Whittington

Nov 26, 2015

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Mary Ward Butler

Mary Ward Butler

Nov 25, 2015

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Shirley Mae 'Shirl Mae' Minnifield

Shirley Mae 'Shirl Mae' Minnifield

Nov 23, 2015

Shirley Mae Minnifield was born December 7, 1985 in Columbus, Ohio, where she attended Linmoor Middle School and South High School. Shirley entered into motherhood at an early age. She was a wonderful parent to her children and always found joy in helping others. Her family and friends were very important to her and she especially enjoyed spending time...

Darnell O. Reynolds

Darnell O. Reynolds

Nov 23, 2015

DARNELL O’BRIAN REYNOLDS was born on December 14, 1984 to Sylvia Kenmar Banks and Victor D. Reynolds in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Westland High School and was continuously furthering his education and encouraging everyone else to do the same. Darnell was intelligent beyond his years. Darnell worked at Pacific Rail Service and then went to work for and become...

Aaron Madry Jr

Aaron Madry Jr

Nov 21, 2015

Aaron Carroll Madry Jr 68, originally from Greensboro, NC and raised in Plain City, Ohio, passed this life on November 21st in Pickerington, Ohio. Aaron was born in North Carolina on August 3, 1947 to Aaron Sr. and Helen Madry. He was a graduate of Jonathan Alder High School and Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. On November 15, 1969,...