Obituaries

Juanita Horton Bryant

Juanita Horton Bryant

Feb 2, 2015

On February 2, 2015, our family lost a Mother, Grandmother, Auntie, and most of all, a Friend with a beautiful smile. On February 2, 2015, Juanita Horton Webster Bryant went to sleep in Jesus. Juanita Horton Webster Bryant was born March 20, 1929 in Cedar Bluff, Alabama. She attended Alabama AM University in the 1940s. In 1974, Juanita received...

Charles Elliott Groves

Charles Elliott Groves

Jan 31, 2015

Charles Elliott Groves, the son of the late Clyde S. and Eddie Mae (Bozeman) Groves, was born in Elberton, Georgia on May 19, 1940. Charles passed away at home, on the morning of Saturday, January 31, 2015, while surrounded by loved ones. Charles accepted Christ at an early age, and was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio, where...

Jeanette F. Beidleman

Jeanette F. Beidleman

Jan 30, 2015

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Gregory Albert Berry

Gregory Albert Berry

Jan 29, 2015

Gregory A. Berry, born January 27, 1961, departed this life on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at the age of 54 years, at the OSU East Hospital after a battle with cancer. Gregory was born in Columbus, Ohio where he resided all his life. Gregory attended public schools in Columbus Ohio after which time he went on to be employed...

Charles Peyton Jr

Charles Peyton Jr

Jan 29, 2015

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William C. 'W.C.' Hutchins

William C. 'W.C.' Hutchins

Jan 28, 2015

William Clarence Hutchins, 81, born on September 26, 1933 in Rome, Georgia became one with the Everlasting on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. A United States Air Force Veteran and long term employee with W.R. Grace and Company. Preceded in death by parents, Jasper and Fannie Hutchins; wife, Queen M. (Philmore) Hutchins; brothers, Jesse, I.V., and Franklin E. Hutchins; sisters,...

Amos Johnson

Amos Johnson

Jan 27, 2015

Amos Johnson born in Chambers County, Alabama. He was born to Joseph Johnson and Mamie Whittaker Johnson on January 15, 1934. He went home peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the Kobacker House. Amos graduated from Central High School in Columbus, Ohio and attended ITT Community College. He served in the Army and was honorably...

Marianne Maxine Lockett

Marianne Maxine Lockett

Jan 26, 2015

Marianne Lockett went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 26, 2015. Born Oct. 3, 1943 in Columbus, OH to Calvin and Ruth Glenn; she was adopted and raised by her uncle and aunt, Opal and Anne Glenn. She lived in Columbus the majority of her life. She graduated from South H.S. in 1961. She worked for...

Alma Jo Reed-Bocoum

Alma Jo Reed-Bocoum

Jan 26, 2015

Minister Alma J. Reed-Bocoum, 59, born September 26, 1955, died January 26, 2015. Predeceased by parents, Steve and Emma Reed, and siblings, Deborah Wilson, Stephanie Jackson, Vernon Reed, and Michael Reed. Survived by children, Rarica (Michael) Williamson and Michael Merritt; 8 siblings, 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Phyllis Elaine (Lavender) Mickens

Phyllis Elaine (Lavender) Mickens

Jan 25, 2015

Phyllis Elaine Mickens was born March 19, 1948 in Montgomery, West Virginia. A resident of Columbus, Ohio for approximately 41 years, she was a former member of Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith (Brentnell) and, most recently, had been attending New Birth Christian Ministries. She had a special place in her heart for the elderly and the physically...

Agnes Regina 'Sis' (Dawson) Qualls

Agnes Regina 'Sis' (Dawson) Qualls

Jan 24, 2015

Agnes Regina Qualls, age 63, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 24, 2015. Sis was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin and friend to many. She lived a faithful life for the Lord. Preceded in death by father, George Dawson, Sr. and brother, Charles Dawson. Survived by son, Sean (Melissa) Dawson; daughters, Nicole...

Donald Leroy 'Duck' Gwinn

Donald Leroy 'Duck' Gwinn

Jan 23, 2015

Donald Leroy Gwinn, “Duck”, 67, was born February 1, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio. He was received in the arms of his heavenly father Friday, January 23, 2015. As a child Duck loved basketball, he would play it anytime he had the chance. He boxed at Beatty Recreation Center, and was a Golden Gloves Champ. He was a graduate of...

Fred A Walker

Fred A Walker

Jan 22, 2015

Fred A. Walker, 91, passed on Thursday January 22, 2015. A loving husband, father, grandfather, friend. US Army Veteran. Retired from Columbia Gas and State of Ohio. Member of the Oakley Full Gospel Baptist Deacon Board. Preceded in death by wife Gladys; son Howard; parents Moses and Magnolia Walker. Survived by loving and devoted daughter, Patricia G. Walker Mullins....

Thomas Ray Crump

Thomas Ray Crump

Jan 22, 2015

Thomas, the fifth of six children, was born in Greenup, Kentucky, on June 21, 1924 to Frank and Gerrie Crump. As a young boy, he became a member and was baptized at the St. John A.M.E. Methodist Church in Greenup. On May 29, 1943, Tom graduated from Booker T. Washington H.S., where he played on the basketball team that...

Naomi Ruth (Smith) Reeves

Naomi Ruth (Smith) Reeves

Jan 21, 2015

Naomi Ruth Reeves, age 84, departed from this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2015, in her home where she was well taken care of by family members in her later years of life. She was born in 1930 to Edward McBride and Viola Margaret Smith, in Wellsburg, West Virginia. Naomi graduated from Hillsboro High School in Hillsborough, Ohio. She...

Max Mcclendon Freeman

Max Mcclendon Freeman

Jan 20, 2015

Max “Tony” Freeman was born on January 3, 1932, in Rockmart Georgia, at a very early age his family moved to Gadsden, Alabama where he was raised and worked as a Brick Mason and Carpenter. He later moved to Columbus Ohio in the fifties and worked as a Masonry Construction Worker for over four decades with Val Dalcandro; Mark...

Blanche A Bell

Blanche A Bell

Jan 20, 2015

Blanche A. Tyler Bell, 93, departed this life on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Monterey Care Center. Blanche was preceded in death by husbands, John Henry Welch and I.L. Bell; parents Louis and Evelena Tyler; brothers Commer Tyler and Chandler tyler; sisters Lena Bradley, Callie Tyler, Daisy Simmons, Marie Hines and Annie Maude Wright. Blanche is survived by Daughter...

Odella 'Pumpkin' Horton

Odella 'Pumpkin' Horton

Jan 20, 2015

Odella Horton was born October 1, 1941. She was guided home by angels on January 20, 2015. Odella nicknamed Pumpkin is preceeded in death by her parents Idella and Willie McGowan and son Otis Ryan Horton. Sister Jannie Mae Thomas, Alberta Brown, Helen Bowie, Frances White, Betty Brown. Jerry Carl McGowan, Alguin( LQ) McGowan,Robert Pete McGowan, Louis McGowan. Odella...

Edward Lamarr Williams

Edward Lamarr Williams

Jan 19, 2015

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Shirleen Stella Green

Shirleen Stella Green

Jan 19, 2015

Shirleen Stella Green, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2015. Born on November 26, 1934 to the late William Ernest Jr. and Stella Conley in Canton, Ohio. Shirleen is a former employee of Ohio Bell Telephone Company, a long-time member of St. Paul A.M.E church, an Archousa of Sigma Pi Phi, a 45 year member of...