Obituaries

Dorothy Irene Grigsby

Dorothy Irene Grigsby

Oct 12, 2014

Dorothy Irene Grigsby, 87, of Columbus, Ohio, reentered back to eternity on October 12, 2014 after a brief illness. Dorothy was born on April 26, 1927 in Nashville Tennessee to her parents Cleo Moore and Willa Richardson. Dorothy retired from the State of Ohio Taxation, and was an active member of Union Grove Baptist Church until her illness. Preceded...

Howard Alex Latham

Howard Alex Latham

Oct 10, 2014

Howard A. Latham, 62, departed this life on Friday, October 10, 2014, at Grant Medical Center. Predeceased by parents, Deacon Lowell Latham, Sr. and Deaconess Willie Latham, sisters, Bessie Carol Latham and Minnie Finney, and brother, Deacon George Latham. Survived by sisters, Elizabeth (Floyd) Waddell and Freda (Charles) Harris; brothers, Clifton (Beverly) Latham, Lowell Latham, Jr., Carl Latham, and...

James Bellard Jr

James Bellard Jr

Oct 10, 2014

James D. Bellard, Jr was born October 5, 1937 in Acmar, Alabama to James and Edna Bellard. He peacefully departed this life on October 10, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. When James was 14 his family moved to Campbell, Ohio. James graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1955. He attended Youngstown State University. James was a veteran having served...

Rev. G. Turner Sr

Rev. G. Turner Sr

Oct 8, 2014

Pastor G. Thomas Turner, Sr., age 77, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 25, 1936. He received his formal education from the Columbus Public School System and was a graduate of the East High School January class of 1955. During his high school...

Angela Ruth Martin

Angela Ruth Martin

Oct 7, 2014

Angela R. Martin, 63, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Mount Carmel West Hospital. Preceded in death by family members Wilbert Martin, Jane Rebecca Martin and David Martin. Survived by her English Family; aunts, Theodora, May and Miriam; cousins, Jackie, Roy, Esther, Richard, Josephine, Adrian, Yvonne and Tony and her American cousins, Robert and Michael plus many...

Earl Williams

Earl Williams

Oct 7, 2014

Earl Williams, 76, passed on October 7, 2014 at his residence. Earl was the youngest male in the Williams Family. He perfected his culinary skills while his older brothers served in the military. He worked for the City of Columbus for many decades. Earl was a faithful member of the National Rifle Association. He was also a long time...

Richard Vinson 'Dickey' King

Richard Vinson 'Dickey' King

Oct 7, 2014

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Earrie Lee 'Mom ' Cupe

Earrie Lee 'Mom ' Cupe

Oct 6, 2014

Earrie Lee Cupe, 96, made her transition on Monday, October 6, 2014. She was the First Lady and Prayer Warrior of Greater Liberty Temple COGIC for over 40 plus years. Survived by the founder and Pastor Emeritus of Greater Liberty Temple COGIC, Elder W. C. Cupe; daughter, Rini Cupe; sister, Minnie Stevenson; host of nieces, nephews and spiritual children....

Clarence L. 'Sonny Boy' Pointer

Clarence L. 'Sonny Boy' Pointer

Oct 3, 2014

Clarence L. “Sonny Boy” Pointer; Sunrise June 16, 1935 and Sunset October 3, 2014 at The Ohio State University Medical Center East. He was a graduate of South High School where he was a standout basketball player. He later went on to play semi-professional basketball for the M. C. Wines. Clarence retired from the 7 Up Bottling Company. He...

Evelyn Beatrice (High) Carter

Evelyn Beatrice (High) Carter

Sep 28, 2014

Evelyn Beatrice Carter, transitioned to Glory Sunday, September 28, 2014. Predeceased by her husband, Rev. Percy A. Carter. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Allen Carter, Audrey Hutchings, Mark Carter, Mildred Carter, and Daniel (Deborah) Carter; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

Charlene (Jones) Watson

Charlene (Jones) Watson

Sep 28, 2014

Charlene Watson was born November 28, 1948 to Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Jones in Hazelhurst, Mississippi. At the age of two years old, she moved with her family to Columbus, Ohio. Charlene found Christ at an early age under the direction of the Pastor James Mitchell at Zion Hill Baptist Church, now known as City of Zion. She attended...

William Lloyd Garner

William Lloyd Garner

Sep 27, 2014

William Garner Claybrooks was born January 31, 1952 in Greensboro North Carolina. He moved to Columbus, Ohio with his family at the age of five years old. William graduated from East High School in 1970 and joined the Navy where he served for 2 years. He then married and later divorced Alice (Copeland) Claybrooks (deceased). Two sons where born...

Earnestine 'Ernie' (Conner) Johnson

Earnestine 'Ernie' (Conner) Johnson

Sep 27, 2014

Earnestine Johnson was born December 23, 1946 to Earnest Conner, Jr. and Janie Lee Conner in Princeton, West Virginia. She was the oldest of fifteen children. Affectionately known to her loved ones and friends as Ernie, she was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, auntie, cousin, and dear friend. Ernie was passionate about playing bingo and...

Joe Willie Barnes

Joe Willie Barnes

Sep 27, 2014

Joe W. Barnes, 59, was born on December 20, 2014, 1954 in Grenada Mississippi. He was one of six children. He worked at Mid America Janitorial Service for 5 years. He was also employed at Amer Flora and OSU college for 12 years. He took pride in his work. He loved to cook and was a great chef. He...

Betty Lou Pyant

Betty Lou Pyant

Sep 26, 2014

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Pamela Marie 'Pam' Ewing

Pamela Marie 'Pam' Ewing

Sep 24, 2014

Pamela Marie Ewing, age 44, transitioned from earth to eternity Wednesday, September 24, 2014. A graduate of Westerville High School, she had attended Columbus State Community College. She leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Gwendolyn Stinson; father, Joseph (Zelma) Ewing; brothers, Joseph (Charlotte) Ewing, Kevin Ewing, Stacy Ewing, and Ronald Stinson; sisters, Trina Roberts, Lena Roberts, and Amber...

Calvin Thomas Sr

Calvin Thomas Sr

Sep 24, 2014

Calvin Roland Thomas Sr. age 85, transitioned peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio on September 24th, 2014. He was born December 12, 1928 in Annapolis, Maryland to William Everett and Arie Thomas. He was the second of thirteen children. He was preceded in death by his wife Desma, his parents, siblings, John...

Elroy Turner

Elroy Turner

Sep 23, 2014

Elroy Turner was born May 7, 1936 to Clinton L. Turner and Julia Mae Dawson Turner in Columbus, Ohio. His mother passed away in 1937 and he was raised by his grandparents, Jessie and Annie Mae Price. Elroy later went to live with his father and attended Columbus Public Schools. In his early years, Elroy worked for his dad's...

William 'Billy' Clark

William 'Billy' Clark

Sep 23, 2014

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Steven Dewayne Meeks

Steven Dewayne Meeks

Sep 22, 2014

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