Obituaries

Robert Sullivan Jr

Robert Sullivan Jr

May 13, 2015

Robert Lee Sullivan, Jr. was born on May 22, 1950 to his parents, Robert Lee and Emma Jane Sullivan. He was affectionately called Rico, Soul and Mr. S. He spent his early years in the Windsor Terrace Community. As a youngster, he excelled in sports and was an excellent baseball player and basketball player. He graduated from Linden-McKinley High...

Michael Dewayne 'Captain' Vanmeter

Michael Dewayne 'Captain' Vanmeter

May 11, 2015

Michael DeWayne VanMeter, 67, was born April 6, 1948 to Barbara Garrison and Russell VanMeter. CPT. Michael VanMeter (US Army), retired from the FBI as a Special Agent. After a brief illness, Michael went home peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2015. Preceded in death by step father Willie Garrison, father Russell VanMeter. Survived by wife, Angela (Wilson); children, Ankomo...

Zan King Jr

Zan King Jr

May 10, 2015

Zan King, Jr., age 65, went home to the Lord Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Riverside Medical Center. Born April 2, 1950 in Cleveland, OH , he was predeceased by his parents, Zan, Sr. and Philicia Powell King. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Rose M. King.; daughters, Joy (Vernon) Snead, and Philicia (Dion) Spenard, and many...

Ricca Renee Jones

Ricca Renee Jones

May 9, 2015

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M.C. Briley

M.C. Briley

May 9, 2015

Mr. MC Briley, patriarch of the Briley family, quietly passed away at the age of 89, Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. His gentle nature and generous smile will be greatly missed. Born in Yazoo City, MS, and a product of Yazoo County Schools, MC proudly served his country as a Rifleman and Weapons Instructor for the Army...

Rodney Allen Dowdy

Rodney Allen Dowdy

May 9, 2015

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Joyce Ann Moss

Joyce Ann Moss

May 9, 2015

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Edward Fletcher

Edward Fletcher

May 8, 2015

Edward Fletcher was born February 21, 1921 in Rome, Georgia to Jesse and Birt Fletcher. He grew up in Gore Spring, Georgia where he attended elementary school. At a very early age, Edward accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and attended Gore Spring Methodist Church. On December 28, 1965 in Rome Georgia Edward married Lila M. Montgomery and...

Willie Lee Mangum

Willie Lee Mangum

May 8, 2015

Willie L. Mangum, born in Alabama to Lillie Bell and David Mangum, Sr. He was the 3rd of 15 children. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War Era; Upon being honorably discharged he worked for General Motors (The Ohio Plant) for 31 years. Preceded in death by his wife, Albertine M. Mangum; parents, Lillie Mangum...

Frances Western

Frances Western

May 7, 2015

Frances Western, 79, passed on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, John and Irene Padgett; grandson, Terron Crowder. Survived by husband, Leon Western; son, Kamal Shabazz; daughter, Lynne (Herbert) Carter; 3 granddaughters, Monifa Fox, Malaika Western, Leslita Carter and 10 great grandchildren.

William Brandon Jr

William Brandon Jr

May 7, 2015

Born on April 27th, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, William “Bill” Brandon Jr. born to William E. Brandon Sr. and Helen Brandon, nee’ McDaniel, grew up in Pittsburgh where he graduated from the Connelley Vocational High School. . During his tenure at Connelley, he specialized in circuitry and in the installation of commercial and domestic wiring. William E. Brandon Jr....

Sandra Ann 'Sandy' Hicks

Sandra Ann 'Sandy' Hicks

May 4, 2015

Sandra Ann Sandy Hicks, 72, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015. Preceded in death by spouse, Carl Hicks, Sr.; mother, Ima Joe Johnson; father, George R. Johnson, Sr.; sister, Patricia Johnson, Kathy Johnson and son-in-law, Shawn Head. Survived by children, David (Debbie) Kendricks, Terry Wallace Sr., Terron (Toya) Wallace, Ima Head, Robin (Lloyd) Merchant and Carl (Donna) Hicks...

Mary Madeline (Simpson) Tatum

Mary Madeline (Simpson) Tatum

May 3, 2015

Mary M. Tatum, Mag, went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mary was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, where she became a graduate of the Guilford County high school system and attended Bennett College. In 1955, she united in marriage to Charles W....

Dashawn Antwon Fouche' Hawkins

Dashawn Antwon Fouche' Hawkins

May 3, 2015

DaShawn Antwon Fouche’ Hawkins was born November 15th, 1987 to Shawn Fouche’ Hawkins and Danette Garnes of Columbus Ohio. DaShawn was filled with love. He took joy from all that life had to offer. DaShawn was a rare talent in that he achieved everything on which he set his mind. DaShawn was competitive, but family and friendship meant everything...

Ruby Lee (Edwards) Hammond

Ruby Lee (Edwards) Hammond

May 2, 2015

Ruby Lee Hammond was born September 12, 1924, to Sample Edwards and Annie Rushins Edwards in Goodman, Mississippi. A member of Praise Temple Church of God, Ruby loved the Lord and people. She found joy in telling them about God's goodness. On May 2, 2015, at the age of 90, Ruby departed this life while at Whetstone Gardens and...

Maurice Crouch Sr

Maurice Crouch Sr

May 2, 2015

Maurice Franklin Crouch, Sr., 84, departed this life on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at his residence. Born in Sedalia, MO, and reared in St. Joseph, MO, where he received his primary education. Maurice served in the U.S. Army and came to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University, where he met his wife. He retired from Motorists Mutual Insurance...

Jonnie Mae Lawson

Jonnie Mae Lawson

May 1, 2015

Jonnie Mae Lawson, age 80, of Columbus, Ohio Died on May 1, 2015. Jonnie was born in Washington, GA on June 8, 1934. She was raised Baptist and moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1946. Jonnie was a long time employee at T. Marzetti and The Ohio State University. She began work at Charlie Mae Beauty Salon and was a...

Helen Ceola (Davis) Lauderdale

Helen Ceola (Davis) Lauderdale

Apr 29, 2015

Helen Davis Lauderdale, born March 3, 1919 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to the late Randolph and Martha Davis, died surrounded by loved ones at her home in Columbus, Ohio on April 29, 2015. Mrs. Lauderdale served as a teacher and later as a Consultant in the Columbus City Schools for 29 years before her retirement in 1995. She believed in...

Dorothy Clementeen Robinson

Dorothy Clementeen Robinson

Apr 26, 2015

Dorothy Clementeen Robinson, age 70, of Columbus, OH has joined our Lord and Savior in Heaven on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Dottie was born January 6, 1945 in Nyack, NY to the late John H. Holland and beloved late Mamie Claudeen Holland [nee Watson]. She was a hair stylist, renowned from the east coast to Europe to her home,...

James Bradley Ii

James Bradley Ii

Apr 25, 2015

James L. Bradley, II, affectionately known to his loved ones and friends as J.B., was born August 12, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio. James attended Eastmoor High School. He enjoyed dancing, playing music, cracking jokes, and keeping his cars clean. He loved sports, watching movies, spending time with his family, and watching his boys play football. On April 25, 2015,...