Obituaries

Pack Smith 'Homey' Fuller

Pack Smith 'Homey' Fuller

Apr 1, 2015

Pack S. Fuller, age 90, went on to be with the Lord on April 1, 2015. Preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Fanny Fuller, parents Rochelle and Lizzie Fuller, and siblings, Ernest, Ruby, Clinton, Corinth, Gracie, Norman, Rochelle, Floyd Fuller, and Odessa Smith. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Wanda Fuller, Phyllis Ivery, and...

Cynthia Ollie Marie Islam

Cynthia Ollie Marie Islam

Mar 30, 2015

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James Alexander Cox

James Alexander Cox

Mar 29, 2015

James Alexander Cox, 80, born March 18, 1935 in Lake, MS to William Lee and Zalia Mae Cox, departed this life Sunday, March 29, 2015. James proudly served in the United States Army. In 1968, he began working for Anderson Concrete Company, and retired on May 9, 1997. He is predeceased by parents William Lee Cox and Zalia Mae...

Roy W. Peaks

Roy W. Peaks

Mar 28, 2015

Roy W. Peaks, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Born to the late Warren Peaks Sr. and Helen Davis. Graduate of East High School. Preceded in death by parents; brothers Warren and Gary Peaks; grandson Dacarri Peaks. Survived by his wife, Brenda-Newsome Peaks of 36 years; children, Terry Hunt, Roy Jr. (Janet)...

Harvey Moody Jr

Harvey Moody Jr

Mar 28, 2015

Harvey Moody, Jr., 70, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Grant Medical Center. Born January 27, 1945 in Buffalo, NY to Mary (Taylor) Moody and the late Harvey H. Moody. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by a brother, Noel Moody. Survived by four children, Tina Peoples-Drayton, Sherise Moody, Harvey Jeremy Suttles and Nancy Angelo;...

John Leo Mitchell

John Leo Mitchell

Mar 26, 2015

Rev. John L. Mitchell was born October 13, 1944 in Keystone, Arkansas and grew up in Camden. In 1965, he moved to Columbus, Ohio, and shortly thereafter, was inducted into active duty with the United States Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged the following year. During his brief period of military service, he was awarded the National Defense Service...

Trudy Mae Kane

Trudy Mae Kane

Mar 24, 2015

Trudy Mae (Norwood) Kane, 89, Columbus, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Trudy was born December 19, 1925, in Lenoir, North Carolina to Gwyn and Novada Norwood. She was a member of Maynard Avenue Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; 7 siblings; husband Frederick Kane, Jr.; and grandson Lakelyon...

Karen Marie Bridges

Karen Marie Bridges

Mar 24, 2015

Karen M. Bridges, 72 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 surrounded by her family. Born on January 13, 1943 in Marion, Ohio. Graduated from Kenton Senior High in 1961. She began her training in radiology in 1962 at OSU Medical Center and worked until retiring in 1990. Preceded in death by her parents Edgar and Marie (Jackson)...

Frances L Brown

Frances L Brown

Mar 23, 2015

Frances L. Brown, 85, born to Joseph and Ada Harrell in Bramwell, WV, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015. She is predeceased by husband Emmett O. Brown, siblings Joseph, Mary, Robert, Dorothy, Nina, and William, and grandchildren Steven Jr. and Antonio. She is survived by sons, Timothy, Steven, Eric “Pee Wee” (Deborah) Brown, and Albert (Janice) Brown of California;...

Lenzie Orr Hansford

Lenzie Orr Hansford

Mar 23, 2015

Lenzie Orr Hansford was born July 18, 1928 in Caples, West Virginia. In his youth, he would allow his younger sister, Estelle, to ride on the handle bars of his bicycle and have pillow fights with her at night. As a young man, he entered into active duty with the United States Army on January 24, 1951 and was...

Mary Louise (Hughes) Webb

Mary Louise (Hughes) Webb

Mar 20, 2015

Mary Hughes Webb transitioned peacefully to her eternal resting place on Friday, March 20, 2015. She was born January 22, 1932 in Jacksonville, Alabama, one of five children of Josephine (Caldwell) and Edward Hughes. Mary accepted Christ into her life at a young age as a member of First Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Alabama. Mary and Alonzo A. Webb, Sr....

Cynthia Mcqueen 'Queenie' Johnson

Cynthia Mcqueen 'Queenie' Johnson

Mar 20, 2015

Cynthia M. Johnson, 62, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away Friday, March 20, 2015, in Westerville surrounded by family and friends. She was born December 16, 1952, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, daughter of late John McQueen and Katie Buie. An ambitious learner, she graduated from Hampton University with a B.A. in Psychology in 1974, and obtained her M.A. in Education...

Eleanor Corneilia (Smith) Penn

Eleanor Corneilia (Smith) Penn

Mar 18, 2015

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Samuel 'Slim' Hutchins

Samuel 'Slim' Hutchins

Mar 17, 2015

Samuel Hutchins, Sr., 83, Sunrise March 30, 1931 in Rome, Georgia; Sunset March 17, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. He is predeceased by parents, Jasper and Fannie Hutchins, wife Carrie Pearl Hutchins, and son Angelo Vernon Hutchins. He is survived by sons, Mike (Tina) Hutchins, Lyn Hutchins and Samuel Hutchins, Jr.; daughters, Shirley Ann Kelly, Etta Morris, Mary Hutchins, Jacqueline...

Gloria Elizabeth (Bell) Durante

Gloria Elizabeth (Bell) Durante

Mar 15, 2015

Gloria was born on Sept 6, 1934, in McDowell County, West Virginia to Jahue and Jessie Durante. She attended Gary District Schools, Graduating from Gary Negro High School in 1952. She then moved to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University School of Nursing. While in Columbus, she met Charles W. Bell Sr. (of Bell's TV and Radio) at...

Cornelia Ann Comedy

Cornelia Ann Comedy

Mar 15, 2015

Cornelia Ann Comedy, 79, departed this life on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Grant Medical Center. A proud graduate of Capital University Department of Social Work (Magna Cum Laude). She loved her family, friends, nature, the beach, her garden and traveling. She will be greatly remembered for her service to others. She is survived by children, Yolanda L. Comedy,...

Rheba Louise (Washington) Otey

Rheba Louise (Washington) Otey

Mar 13, 2015

Dr. Rheba Washington Otey, age 94, went home to the Lord, Friday, March 13, 2015 at Wexner Heritage Village after a lengthy illness. Born September 26, 1920 in Greene County, OH, she entered into marriage to Robert Otey in 1948. Rheba received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Wilberforce University in 1942; she later received her Masters and PhD...

Marion (Rucker) Price

Marion (Rucker) Price

Mar 11, 2015

Marion Rucker Price, age 85, entered into eternal live on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by parents, Roy Neel Rucker and Chanie Hairston Rucker; her loving husband of 65 Years, Freeman H. Price; brothers, Lawrence Rucker (infant brother), Leonard Rucker, John Rucker, and Percy Rucker; sisters, Lillian Rucker Burns and Evelyn Rucker Banks. She leaves...

Gladys Anne (Polk) Farley

Gladys Anne (Polk) Farley

Mar 11, 2015

Gladys A Farley, of Columbus,Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at the age of 79. Born January 1,1936 in Hillsville PA, she was a devoted wife to the late Simon Farley, and a devoted mother to Simone J. Pugh (Farley), Steve Farley, and Carmel Farley; and sister, Lola Barron. She was a loving grandmother to Teasha Simmons (Farley),...

Shirl Lynn Vicarel

Shirl Lynn Vicarel

Mar 9, 2015

Shirl L. Vicarel passed from this earthly life, March 9, 2015. She specialized in laughter, joy and love. Her indomitable spirit ceased, suddenly, Monday morning. Shirl enjoyed music, was a marvelous dancer and quite the movie buff. The depth of love she felt for her friends, family and beloved husband was incomparable. Shirl enriched everyone with her wit and...