Obituaries
Juanita Marie Thompson
Jan 1, 2015
Juanita M. Thompson, age 81, of Pickerington, OH, went to be with the Lord on New Year’s Day, 2015. She passed away peacefully at MCHE with husband Wendell holding her hand. Juanita attended East High. After graduation, she worked in Accident Records for the Columbus Police Dept. She and her four children left Columbus in 1967 and drove to...
James Lloyd Alexander
Jan 1, 2015
James L. Alexander was born May 2, 1925 in Christiansburg, Virginia. He attended the Christiansburg Industrial Institute, and entered the United States Armed Forces. After completing a tour of duty in the United States Coast Guard, James attended West Virginia State College, where he received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. It was while at West Virginia State that James...
Anne Elizabeth Stewart
Dec 31, 2014
Anne Elizabeth Stewart, age 101, went home to the Lord Wednesday, December 31, 2014. A member of the Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith, she leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Kay S. Stewart; and son, Herman Stewart; and many other relatives and friends.
Frances Hazel (Whaley) Thompson
Dec 30, 2014
Frances H. Thompson, age 96, entered eternal life on December 30, 2014. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many. Born January 26, 1918 in Washington, KY, she received her education in Maysville, KY. She was a member of Hamilton A.O.H. Church of God, of which she served as Secretary from 1969 to 1996, and...
Theodore Winton
Dec 29, 2014
Theodore Winton, 81, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 29, 2014. U.S. Navy Veteran and retired from the City of Columbus after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by parents William and Inez Winton; brothers Herbert, Kenneth, Horace and John Winton. Survived by wife, Juliette “Trina” Winton; daughters, April Winton, Angela (Daryl) Long; sons, Thomas...
Ruth Mildred (Cooley) Ward
Dec 28, 2014
Ruth Mildred Cooley Ward left this world for her heavenly life on December 28, 2014. During her last years, she fought a valient fight against the darkness that eventually engulfed her, and despite this challenge, her sweet spirit always thought of her children first. She was a Phenomenal Woman, and all that knew her have been touched by her...
Ervin Miller Tatum
Dec 27, 2014
Ervin Miller Tatum transitioned peacefully at Mount Carmel East Hospital on December 27, 2014, at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 17, 1928 in Bay Springs, Mississippi to Ruben and Lula Belle Tatum. Ervin worked for many years at Coady Construction Company where he helped to pour concrete over the streets of...
Carmen F. (Bowers) Washington
Dec 25, 2014
Carmen F. Bowers Washington, age 63, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 at Kobacker House. She was predeceased by her husband, Gregory Jerome Washington; son, Stevie Wayne Brown, Jr.; parents, Clarence and Ella Bowers; brothers, Clarence, Jr.; Robert, Theodore, William, and Kenneth Bowers; and sister, Betty Bowers. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Norma...
Julius Spencer Jr
Dec 25, 2014
Julius E. Spencer, Jr., age 54, born December 31, 1959, passed away December 25, 2014. U.S.M.C Veteran. Preceded in death by mother, Joan Spencer. Survived by father, Julius E. Spencer, Sr.; sisters, Kim (Rodney) Jackson, Angela (Bradley) Price, and Wende (Kelly) McNeil; brothers, Charles R. Spencer and Scott (Tilwanda) Spencer; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other...
Ruth Middleton
Dec 24, 2014
Ruth Middleton, 96, born in Rome, GA passed away December 24, 2014 in Columbus, OH. Ruth moved to Columbus with her family at an early age. She was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church, and enjoyed sewing in her spare time. She is predeceased by husband Goldie Middleton, parents James and Minnie Ware, and sister Anna Forks. She is...
Theodore White
Dec 19, 2014
Theodore White, 90, passed on Friday, December 19, 2014 at Dayton VA Medical Center. U.S. Navy WWII Veteran. Survived by loving wife, Delores White; children, Melcinia White, Dennis White, Anthony White, Mary Evelyn, Delena Redd, Hazel Redd and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren other relatives and friends.
Theresa Faye (Simpkins) Coleman
Dec 19, 2014
Theresa Faye Coleman, age 59, of Gahanna, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 19, 2014, while at Forest Hill Center in Westerville. Her husband of 37 years was by her side. A 1973 graduate of South High School, Theresa earned an Associate degree from Columbus Technical Institute (now Columbus State Community College) and a...
Virginia Marie Edwards
Dec 19, 2014
Virginia M. Edwards, age 87, went home to the Lord peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2014. She was born June 1, 1927 in Columbus, OH., and was predeceased by her husband, Van Edwards; parents, Elvia and Joseph Johnson; brothers, James, Howard, Frank and Walter Johnson; and sisters, Agnes Shouse and Olivia Davis. She leaves to cherish her memory her...
Bessie Mae Cox
Dec 19, 2014
Bessie Mae Cox 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2014. Bessie was born in Hogansville, Georgia. She is preceded in death by husbands Leroy Green, John B. Cox; parents Homer and Josephine Clopton; son Norris Greene; step children Ralph Green and Carrie Green; siblings Marvin Clopton, Lewis Clopton Sr., Jenny Mack, Geneva Adams, Willie Clopton and grandson...
Kevin L. Hill
Dec 18, 2014
Kevin Louis Hill, 58, passed suddenly on Thursday, December 18, 2014. A graduate of Central High School. Formerly employed by ODOT-MAPS and was a Master Auto Mechanic. Preceded in death by parents Mattie P. and Charles G. Hill; sisters, Penni and Kathy Hill. Survived by son, Kevin J.R. Hill of Cleveland, OH; brothers, Geoffrey Marsh of Mpls, MN, Keith...
Rupert Augustus 'Peko' Allen
Dec 17, 2014
Rupert Augustus Allen, also known to many as Peko, was born April 21, 1948 in Georgetown, Guyana (South America). At the age of 23 years old, Rupert married the lovely Winifred Ross. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. Some of his most cherished memories were the births of his children and grandchildren, family...
Roderick 'Butch' Coleman
Dec 15, 2014
Roderick Butch Coleman, age 58, went home to the Lord Monday, December 15, 2014 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. He was predeceased by his parents, Pernilla and Herbert Coleman; sisters, Wanda J. Payne, Mary Tolliver, and Arie Perkins; brothers, Shedrick, Ralph, Leon, and Alvin Eugene Miles. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Michelle (Sias) Coleman; daughter,...
Brenda Rose Turner
Dec 15, 2014
Brenda Rose Turner, age 70, went home to the Lord Monday, December 15, 2014. Accepting Christ as a Baptist at an early age, she was a 26 year employee of Columbus Public Schools (retired). Mrs. Turner was predeceased by her father, Jon Mathews; and mother, Rosie Mae Mathews. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Keith (Carl-yon) Turner,...
Brenda Dorothy Gilchrist
Dec 13, 2014
Brenda D. (Tyler) Gilchrist, 62 passed on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Patrick Gilchrist; daughter, Sarah E. Gilchrist; father, Robert L. Tyler, Sr., sister, Mildred Ingram; brother, Robert L. Tyler, Jr. Survived by daughter, Shaketa Stewart; mother, Lena R. Tyler; sister, Claudia V. Shine; niece, Yolanda A. Tyler; nephew, Justin O. Tyler; great nieces and...
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