Obituaries

Beverly Ann Tillman

Beverly Ann Tillman

Jun 10, 2015

Beverly Ann Jennings Tillman went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Mayfair Village Nursing Home in Columbus, OH. Beverly was born on October 8, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the iate Warren Jennings, Sr. and Sarah Dudley Jennings. She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and became a...

Terry Lanae Williams

Terry Lanae Williams

Jun 8, 2015

Terry Lanae Williams, age 60, born July 28, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away June 8, 2015 at his residence. He was a graduate of South High School and attended Malone College. Terry enjoyed all sports, but he especially loved fishing, bowling, and playing softball. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns. He was preceded in death...

Kenneth L. Payne

Kenneth L. Payne

Jun 6, 2015

Kenneth Payne was born November 22, 1957, in Columbus Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Edwin Raymond Payne and Ada Marie Payne, brother Raymond Payne, favorite aunts Lillian Dailey and Anna Byrd. Ken leaves to cherish his memory, his committed partner/soul mate of 23 years Anthony Hinton; his sister Paulette Payne, nephews Jason Payne and Ricky...

Kevin D. 'Kd' Drake

Kevin D. 'Kd' Drake

Jun 1, 2015

Kevin Demarlo “KD” Drake, Entered into Eternity on June 1, 2015, a warrior was called home after suffering from a heart attack at the age of 46. He was preceded in death by his grandafather, Cleave Robinson ; grandmother, Hannah Drake; father, Cleave Drake; uncle, Cleotha Drake; aunts, Betty Lynne and Georgia Prince; cousin, Tyrone Bonner. He leaves to...

Jeffery Prude Sr

Jeffery Prude Sr

Jun 1, 2015

Jeffery Terrell Prude Sr. fell asleep in death June 1, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born October 8, 1949 in Pontiac, Michigan to Esther and Terrell Prude Sr. Jeffery worked in sales and was a welder by trade. In 1983, Jeffery dedicated his life to Jehovah. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, he enjoyed sharing his faith with all...

Ronald Lewis Sr

Ronald Lewis Sr

May 31, 2015

Ronald E. “Ron” Lewis, Sr., 75, passed on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at his residence. U.S. Army Veteran and retired from the Federal Highway Administration. Survived by wife, Eleanor H. Lewis; children, Ronald E. (Barbara) Lewis, Jr., Lily C. Lewis, Jacki (Robert) Davis, Teri (Savon) Lewis-Jones and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren other relatives and friends.

Clarice Jones

Clarice Jones

May 30, 2015

Clarice Jones, 79, passed on Saturday May 30, 2015. Clarice was a dedicated worker for 5 years at the Bristol House and 20 years at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Preceded in death by mother, Gladys Rice-King; father, Samson Jones; stepmother, Molly Jones; grandmother, Anna Jones; brother, William Rice, Jr. and grandsons, Ronald “Scotty” Hale, Eric Anthony Morgan. Left to cherish...

Tennis Wayne 'The Builder' Gatewood

Tennis Wayne 'The Builder' Gatewood

May 29, 2015

Tennis Wayne Gatewood was born June 9, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life on May 29, 2015 at the age of 58 after a courageous 8 year battle with cancer. He was a 1974 graduate of West High School and an active 1979 alumni of West Virginia University. He was a former employee of Marriott Hotels and...

Roberta Eileen Jones

Roberta Eileen Jones

May 28, 2015

Roberta E. Jones, Robyn, age of 61, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015. She was predeceased by Ruth Jones; grandparents Bill (Amelia) Clark and Robert (Mary) Jones. Robyn leaves to cherish her memories, her father, Robert L. Jones, Jr.; mother, Dana E. Jones; brother, Kevin (Tonja) Jones; sister, Kimico (Walter) Jones-Turner; aunt, Gloria White; nieces, Sydney and Aniyah;...

Dianne Renee 'Jessica' (Moore) Saunders

Dianne Renee 'Jessica' (Moore) Saunders

May 24, 2015

Dianne Renee Saunders, age 65, born December 20, 1949, departed this life May 24, 2015 at her residence. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, she attended East High School and was an avid member of Corinthian Baptist Church until her health prevented her from attending regularly. She worked in various areas of healthcare, including as a Certified Nursing Assistant...

Lou Ella Hance

Lou Ella Hance

May 24, 2015

Lou Ella Hance, age 86, born September 30, 1928 in Gladys, Virginia, departed this life May 24, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. In the early 1950's, Lou Ella moved from Charleston, West Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, where she became an established business woman and entrepreneur. She purchased her home, raised three beautiful children,and helped rear her...

Louella 'Pinky' Davis

Louella 'Pinky' Davis

May 24, 2015

Louella “Pinky” Davis, age 63, passed on Sunday May 24, 2015. Retired from the State of Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. Survived by daughters, Tenesia Crook and Kareen Covington other relatives and friends.

Roxanne (Powell) Cade

Roxanne (Powell) Cade

May 22, 2015

Roxanne (Powell) Cade was born October 16, 1954 the youngest of 3 children by her late parents, Estelle and Virgil Powell, Sr. Roxanne’s mother, Estelle, would divorce Virgil Sr and marry John Veal who raised Roxanne and her siblings, Beverly and Virgil Jr. Roxanne loved God, her family, Prison Ministry, mentoring, helping others, and her church family. Roxanne was...

J. Laverne Summers-Eskridge

J. Laverne Summers-Eskridge

May 22, 2015

J. LaVerne Summers-Eskridge, 60, died after a long battle with cancer on May 22, 2015. LaVerne was born in Columbus, Ohio on Oct. 30, 1954, to the late Florine Golden (Smith). In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Howard James Golden and Ronald U. Golden. She is survived by her daughter, Akilah Aisha...

Antohn Marriel 'Blue' Saunders

Antohn Marriel 'Blue' Saunders

May 20, 2015

Antohn Marriel Saunders, “Blue”, age 34, entered this world August 14, 1980, departed May 20, 2015 at the OSU James Cancer Center. A lifelong resident of Columbus, Antohn was employed as an Engineer with Wasserstrom. Survived by children, Antohn Jr. and Angel; parents, Angela Hairston Brundidge and Fothen Jennings; brothers, Taj T. Saunders, DeMarco Teon Saunders, DaJuan L. “Yak”...

Beverly Denise 'Bebbie' (Pridgen) Pridgren-Daniels

Beverly Denise 'Bebbie' (Pridgen) Pridgren-Daniels

May 19, 2015

Beverly Bebbie Denise Pridgen-Daniels, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Mack Dorothy Pridgen; husband, Harold Daniels; and brother, Winston Pridgen. Survived by only child, Angelique (Michael,Sr.) Roy; Siblings, Marymax, Gregory, Alfreda and Jeffrey; Grandchildren, Michael Jr., MaKylan and Montrell. Homegoing Service Monday, June 1, 2015 at 10AM...

William H. 'Bill' Smith

William H. 'Bill' Smith

May 18, 2015

William “Bill” Harvey Smith Jr., 67, departed this life on Monday, May 18, 2015. He was born June 6, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio to William Harvey Smith Sr., and Dorothy Mae (Dunlap) Smith. He was born second child of eleven children from this union. As a child, William attended Catholic Schools and Columbus Public Schools, graduating from Linden McKinley...

Thelma Lorraine (Early) Tate

Thelma Lorraine (Early) Tate

May 16, 2015

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Monica Louisa Davis

Monica Louisa Davis

May 13, 2015

Monica L. Davis, age 49, went home to the Lord Wednesday, May 13, 2014 at Kobacker House. She was a member of the Second Shiloh Baptist Church, NC100BW, and the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Ohio. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Phillip Austin Davis; sister, Toni E. Robinson; nephew, John Robinson, III; and many other relatives and...

Mary K. ' K' Reynolds

Mary K. ' K' Reynolds

May 13, 2015

Mary Katherine Reynolds Matriarch of the Reynolds Family gracefully departed this life to be with the Lord at the age of 88, on Wednesday May 13, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother and touched many lives in the Southside Lincoln Park Community where she was a friend and neighbor to all....