Obituaries

David W Bretz

David W Bretz

Nov 18, 2015

David W. Bretz was born September 8, 1939, in Columbus, to the late William and Virginia Bretz. He experienced a great childhood. He was a graduate of North High School, class of 58 and often spoke of the good times at North. He retired from the State of Ohio as Chief of Budget Time and Cost, Bureau of Employment...

Robert William 'Rob' Stinson

Robert William 'Rob' Stinson

Nov 16, 2015

Robert William Stinson, known to many as Rob, was born January 16, 1919 in the city of Cornelius, located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Rob served his country as a member of the United States Air Force and later became an employee of the State of Ohio, where he worked as a truck driver for many years. On Monday,...

Wyatt George Brent Davis

Wyatt George Brent Davis

Nov 15, 2015

Wyatt George Brent Davis, age 81, passed away November 15, 2015 at his residence. Member of Greater 12th Baptist Church and retired from the City of Columbus. Preceded in death by wife, Callie, and daughter, Georgia “Lisa” Davis. Survived by his daughter and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Carolyn Lee Page

Carolyn Lee Page

Nov 14, 2015

Carolyn L. Page, 72, passed on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Zusman Community Hospice. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband James L. Spinky Page, Sr. parents Tommy Walter and Rosa A. Martin; brothers: Tommy W. Jr., Melvin E. and Richard L. Martin. Left to cherish her memory son, James L. Page, Jr., daughter: Tiffany R. Page and...

Addie E. Johnson

Addie E. Johnson

Nov 14, 2015

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Mary Eugenia Gary Brown

Mary Eugenia Gary Brown

Nov 12, 2015

Mary Eugenia Gary Brown, age 86, departed her life on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at the Wexner Heritage Village (Zusman Hospice). She was born July 30, 1929 in Greenwood, SC, and was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Janie Arnold; husbands, Willie J. Gary, Sr. and Albert Noble Brown; sisters, Emma Laura, Alverda, Frances and Vilida. She leaves to...

George Byron 'Bud' Carter

George Byron 'Bud' Carter

Nov 11, 2015

George Byron Carter, a native of the west-side of Columbus, Ohio was born on September 6, 2015. After high school, George served two tours of duties in the United States Navy. He was employed by the Columbus School Board for twenty years. George retired after 32 years of service from the City of Columbus as a Supervisor. George was...

Weldon M. Gaither

Weldon M. Gaither

Nov 11, 2015

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Elaine L. Messiah

Elaine L. Messiah

Nov 11, 2015

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Lena R. Tyler

Lena R. Tyler

Nov 7, 2015

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Virginia B. Garnett

Virginia B. Garnett

Nov 6, 2015

Virginia B. Garnett, age 80, passed away peacefully Friday, November 6, 2015. A 62 year resident of Columbus, Ohio, she was born April 6, 1935 in Greenwood, SC., and retired after working as a dental assistant for 30 years, subsequently working for Cox Manheim Enterprises. Virginia enjoyed crossword puzzles, cooking, sewing, and music. She leaves to cherish her memory...

Michael Eugene Lewis

Michael Eugene Lewis

Nov 5, 2015

Michael Eugene Lewis started his earthly journey on October 26, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio. On Thursday, November 5, 2015, at the age of 67, his earthly journey was fulfilled. Michael was preceded in death by his father Richard R. Lewis, Sr., mother Margaret A. Lewis, and brothers, Richard R. Lewis, Jr. and Anthony Yu Swuf Lewis. He leaves to...

Aggie Azora Bethel

Aggie Azora Bethel

Nov 4, 2015

On November 4, 2015 Aggie Bethel, at the age of 77, unexpectedly passed away at Grant Hospital in Columbus, OH. Aggie was born May 14, 1938 in Autaugaville, Alabama to Curtis Lee Sr. and Lulu BelleLee. Aggie was married to her late husband, William Bethel Jr. She was a wonderful wife, mother and sister, who believed in making a...

Nikki L. Montgomery

Nikki L. Montgomery

Nov 2, 2015

Nikki L. Montgomery, 48, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015 at OSU Ross Heart Hospital. She is survived by daughter, Ciera Montgomery; grandchildren, Jayda and Landon Green; mother, Jerri Harris; sister, Erin (Kelvin) Montgomery-Fields; brother, Robert Montgomery; best friend ,Tammy (Aaron) Phillips other relatives and friends.

Nancy L. Millner

Nancy L. Millner

Nov 2, 2015

Mother Nancy Lee Millner was born on August 26, 1934 in Amonate, Virginia, to the late Isaac and Ida Millner. Mother Millner went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 2, 2015 at the Kobacker House. Mother Millner relocated to Columbus, Ohio in 1960, where she was a homemaker who solely raised four children. She instilled in...

John Earl Gardner

John Earl Gardner

Nov 1, 2015

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Ethel Louise (Mcintosh) Leaphart

Ethel Louise (Mcintosh) Leaphart

Nov 1, 2015

Born Ethel McIntosh, June 22, 1928, in Rockford, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Gussie McIntosh. After her parent’s death, Ethel, who was four at the time and two of her brothers, Jay and Dan, moved to Cheraw, South Carolina where they were raised by their Uncle Willie and Aunt Henrietta Johnson. As a young...

Claudia (Summers) Smith

Claudia (Summers) Smith

Nov 1, 2015

Claudia Mae Smith, 87, born Monday, January 9, 1928 in Statesville, NC, peacefully entered into rest on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Villa Angela Care Center. A longtime resident of Columbus, Claudia’s greatest joys in life were babies and little children. Over the years, she had a strong influence on the lives of many families. She was the ultimate...

Wendell Burton

Wendell Burton

Oct 31, 2015

Wendell Burton, 60 of Columbus, OH, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015. Wendell was born and raised in Tucker, Arkansas and attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Wendell moved to Columbus to pursue her masters degree at the Ohio State University. She served as a Columbus City School teacher for over 35 years. She taught her students...