Obituaries
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...
Annie Pearl Slaton
Dec 10, 2014
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William L. 'Larry' Kuthrell
Dec 10, 2014
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Nora K. 'Katie' Watkins
Dec 10, 2014
Nora Kate Watkins was born on July 4, 1919 in Palmetto, Georgia to the late William and Clara Davis. Nora K. Watkins celebrated her homegoing on Tuesday evening, December 9, 2014 at Wexner Heritage Village of Columbus, Ohio. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Union Grove Baptist Church in Union City, Georgia. She...
William Harrison Sr
Dec 7, 2014
William Harrison, Sr., age 99, born November 14, 1915 in Dothan, AL, passed away December 7, 2014 in Columbus, OH. The proprietor of Harrison Grocery Store, in Philadelphia, William also worked in construction, real estate and held several other positions over the years. As a retiree, he also worked part-time for several years as a dish washer at the...
Harriett Yvonne Marshall
Dec 4, 2014
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Robert G. Hobbs
Dec 3, 2014
Robert G. Hobbs, affectionately known as “Hobbs” was born April 5, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to George R. and Onia Hobbs. He was a loving son, brother friend to all that came in his path. His sister Carolyn Harrington has a special close relationship that remained throughout the years. Hobbs has many close friends and family members because he...
Nigel Boykin Rone
Dec 3, 2014
Nigel Boykin Rone, 34, passed on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Preceded in death by grandparents, Warb and Inez Boykin and Earl and Jimetta Rone-Ransom; 4 uncles and 3 aunts. Survived by mother, Nan B. Rone; son, Kamar Wilbanks; 4 brothers; 3 sisters; 4 nieces; 3 nephews; 4 aunts; 4 uncles and 2 god-daughters.
Tyresha Ralynn Rudy
Dec 3, 2014
Tyresha RaLynn Rudy, age 29, born February 7, 1985, passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2014 at Doctor’s West Hospital. Ty was a ray of sunshine and understood the importance of family. In fact, one might say she was deeply in love with her family and friends. Ty was a caregiver and the custodial parent for her nephew, “Tre”....
Brenda Jean (Cannon) Drakeford
Dec 3, 2014
Brenda Jean Drakeford was born March 27, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio. On Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at the age of 64, she departed this life while at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearlie Harper and George Cannon, and grandparents, Elmira Jones and David Hood. Brenda leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of...
Marion J. 'Jeanette' Morris
Dec 2, 2014
Marion “Jeanette” (Kenney) Morris was born August 14, 1954 in Mt. Hope, West Virginia to the blessed union of James and Kathryn Kenney. She was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Jeanette was a 1972 graduate of Mt. Hope High School where she was an excellent student and academic achiever. Jeanette was a...
Edwin Osei Tuffour
Dec 1, 2014
Edwin, who called himself TARZAN, was born on October 24, 2007 to Kwaku Osei Frempah and Vida Abena Kwapong. He was the third of four children. Edwin was such an energetic and lively child. He was always full of smiles and was never angry or emotional even in his fight against his illness. In 2010, Edwin was diagnosed with...
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