Obituaries

William Harmon Jr

William Harmon Jr

Sep 27, 2015

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Patrice Lynn Palmer

Patrice Lynn Palmer

Sep 26, 2015

Patrice Lynn Palmer, daughter of the late Paul O and Thelma R (Thomas) Palmer found her light under the sun on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 7:05 pm at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on July 9, 1954 in Columbus. In 1972, she left Columbus to attend Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia. Before returning to Columbus...

Rufus Hairston Jr

Rufus Hairston Jr

Sep 25, 2015

Rufus Hairston, Jr., age 76, departed this life September 25, 2015. A 1957 graduate of East High School, Rufus worked for Lenox Industries for 27 years and was an ordained Deacon at the Holy Ghost Revival Center Church of Christ. Predeceased by parents, Rufus and Mary Hairston, and sister Mary Ruth Robinson. He leaves to cherish his memory, his...

Tamingo Qw'Abeaune Von-Tez 'Von' Moody

Tamingo Qw'Abeaune Von-Tez 'Von' Moody

Sep 25, 2015

Thank you for visiting the online Book of Memories for Tamingo Q. Von Moody. If you choose, please light a memorial candle, share a special memory, and/or leave a condolence message for his family. Your thoughtful expressions of love and sympathy are greatly appreciated during this time. May God bless you now and always.

Devin Elijah 'Djay' Johnson

Devin Elijah 'Djay' Johnson

Sep 21, 2015

Devin Elijah Johnson was called home to be with the Lord on the morning of Monday, September 21, 2015, while at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. A lifelong resident of Columbus, he was born March 16, 1997. He was affectionately known by the nickname of Djay. Djay was an amazing, dedicated, hardworking employee at Donato's and moved on to Skyline...

Rosalie (Whittaker) Hunter

Rosalie (Whittaker) Hunter

Sep 20, 2015

Rosalie Hunter, age 83, of Columbus, passed away on September 22, 2015. She was born on May 16, 1932. Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Whittaker; mother, Carrie (Price); brother, Jesse Whittaker; and Jeffrey Hunter. She worked for DCSC for 38 dedicated years and loved to travel the world. Rosalie is survived by her husband, Berry...

Della A. Gaston

Della A. Gaston

Sep 20, 2015

Della A. Gaston, 92, passed on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Ellen Brandon. Della retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Company in 1982 and was a lifetime member of the Telephone Pioneers. Della was a member of Oakley Full Gospel Baptist Church. Survived by cousins, Margie Brooks and her children, Edward (Jackie) Brooks and...

Mildred Ruth (Jackson) Kelley

Mildred Ruth (Jackson) Kelley

Sep 19, 2015

Mildred Ruth Kelley was born October 15, 1914, in Fayette County, near Good Hope, Ohio. She was the sixth of twelve children born to George and Minnie Jackson. Mildred was reared in Chillicothe, Ohio, where she met and married William Andrew Kelley. To this union, nine children were born - seven daughters and two sons. Mildred accepted Christ as...

Sheila Radcliff

Sheila Radcliff

Sep 18, 2015

Sheila Radcliff, age 53, went home to the Lord Friday, September 18, 2015. Born in Columbus, OH November 2, 1961, she attended Columbus Public Schools, and had been an employee of Life Care Alliance, the Golden Eightball, and Courtyard by Marriott. She enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, and being with family and friends. Sheila was predeceased by her mother, Lillian...

Raymond Martin Peoples

Raymond Martin Peoples

Sep 18, 2015

The youngest child, Raymond Martin Peoples was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 2, 1980 to Raymond Charles Peoples and Cecilia Martin Peoples. As her only son, Raymond brought a tremendous amount of joy to his mother. His childhood and upbringing were truly unique. While most children go through stages of speech development, Raymond started speaking full sentences,...

Joann Elizabeth James

Joann Elizabeth James

Sep 17, 2015

Joann Elizabeth (Miller) James was born on May 13, 1937 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She entered her eternal rest with the Lord on September 17, 2015. She was 78 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pless Percy Miller, Jr. and her parents Margurite and Walter Adams. Joann attended Unity High School in Statesville, North Carolina. She...

Ivy Mae Lee

Ivy Mae Lee

Sep 16, 2015

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Emma Lee Smith

Emma Lee Smith

Sep 13, 2015

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Howard Ozel Turner

Howard Ozel Turner

Sep 11, 2015

Howard O. Turner, 66, was born to Joseph Turner and Luella (Mays) Turner on December 29, 1948 in Wolfe, West Virginia. He earned his angel wings on the night of Friday, September 11, 2015. Howard attended East High School. He accepted Christ at an early age. He was retired from the City of Columbus Sanitation Department. Howard is preceded...

Neil 'Red' Bernard

Neil 'Red' Bernard

Sep 9, 2015

Neil “Red” Bernard, age 69, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. He was born to the late Oasby Bernard, Sr. and Margaret Lucille (Thompson) on September 24, 1945 in Danville, Illinois. Neil owned his own construction business, Neil Bernard Construction Company and did a lot of work in the Columbus area. He enjoyed his work and...

Priscilla Ann 'Sissy' Smith

Priscilla Ann 'Sissy' Smith

Sep 9, 2015

Priscilla Sissy Ann Smith, was born June 13, 1940, she departed this life on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Grant Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Linwood Smith Sr., her parents William and Dora Cooper, her sisters Donna Hollaway, Ruth Blake and grandson Amari Malon Cobb. She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories, her children,...

James Howard 'Hawk' Mckinney

James Howard 'Hawk' Mckinney

Sep 6, 2015

James Howard McKinney, known also as Hawk, was born January 21, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from East High School, in 1950, James H. McKinney enlisted in the United States Navy and served for four years in Korea. After returning home, he worked for the United States Postal service, and retired after 28 years of service. He was...

Margaret Elizabeth 'Dove' (Rice) Gibbs

Margaret Elizabeth 'Dove' (Rice) Gibbs

Sep 6, 2015

Margaret E. Gibbs (née Rice), 92, peacefully transitioned to Heaven on September 6, 2015. She leaves to cherish her memory her son Ronnie T. Gibbs; daughter Marva A. Hood; sister Bessie Warner of Kentucky; devoted granddaughter Regina Hood; dedicated great granddaughters Freddeisha Walker and Jalaya Beaver; and a host of other family and friends.

Lila Mae Walker

Lila Mae Walker

Sep 5, 2015

Lila Mae Walker, 87, peacefully went to be with The Lord on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Lila was born the daughter of the late Charlie and Nora Baker in Eastgulf, West Virginia on July 23, 1928. Preceded in death by husband, Galvester “Chum” Walker, three sisters, two brothers and two grand children. She leaves to cherish her memory daughters,...

Sylvia Jane Edmondson

Sylvia Jane Edmondson

Sep 3, 2015

Sylvia Jane Edmondson was born January 27, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio. She departed this earthly life on September 3, 2015 while at the Traditions at Stygler Road Care Center in Gahanna, Ohio. Sylvia is preceded in death by her parents Alonzo and Gloria Edmondson, brother Dale Long, grandparents Andrew and Olivia Long, and uncles, David Douglas, Wylie Long, and...