Obituaries
Minnie Lucille (Broady) Prysock
Sep 6, 2014
Minnie L. Prysock, age 88, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014 at her residence. She retired from Lockbourne Air Force Base and was a longtime member of St. Dominic Church, where she sang in the choir. Minnie was also a member of the former St. Dominic Booster Club and she was a frequent traveler. Predeceased by son, Anthony Philip...
Thomas Louis Garnes
Sep 5, 2014
Thomas L. Garnes, age 92. Sunrise, May 2, 1922; sunset, September 5, 2014. Avid gardener and outdoorsman; retired Columbus City Schools employee. Predeceased by his mother, Minnie Scruggs (Nelson); brother, Mark; 4 aunts and 4 uncles. Survived by Aunt Mary; nephew, Mark, Jr.; great niece and nephew, Melissa and Mark, III; great-great niece and nephew, Kalista and Noah. Special...
Willie Brandon Ruffin
Sep 4, 2014
Willie “Brandon” Ruffin's journey began May 10, 1980 when he was born to Willie and Bertha Ruffin in Columbus, Ohio. He was the youngest of six children. Willie, fondly known as “Brandon,” attended Johnson Park Middle school and went on to play football at Independence High School. Brandon matriculated to ITT Tech, where he earned his Associate degree in...
Mary Belle 'Robbie' (Hairston) Robinson
Sep 3, 2014
Mary Belle Robinson was born on June 6, 1923, in Urbancrest, Ohio, to the wonderful belated parents, Samuel and Grace Hairston. Mary was a loving and devoted mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, friend, and neighbor. One of her favorite activities performed for family, church family, and the Urbancrest community was her preparing homemade rolls by the hundreds. On Wednesday, September...
Jacqueline Marie 'Jacko' Grant
Sep 2, 2014
Sunrise December 19, 1953 - Sunset September 2, 2014 Jacqueline Marie Grant, affectionately known as Jackie or Jacko, was born to Geraldine Giles Snyder and Joe Alexander Grant in Dayton, Ohio. She was an only child. At the age of 10, Jackie moved to Columbus, Ohio. Over the years, she met many great people and lifelong friends. She was...
Debra 'Debbie' Bryant
Aug 30, 2014
Debra Lynn (White) “Debbie” Bryant was born on February 14, 1961 to Wendell K. Jr. and Doris White in Columbus, Ohio. She ran track, was a Majorette and graduated with Honors from South High School, Class of 1979. Debbie later wed Anthony B. Bryant on September 19, 1987 and they had two sons: Anthony I. and Brandon T. Debbie...
James Hill Sr
Aug 29, 2014
James Thomas Hill, Sr. was born March 6, 1936 and passed into eternal life on August 28, 2014 at the age of 78. James was a veteran of the United States Army. In 1996, he retired from the United States Postal Service. A longtime member of Pilgrim Baptist Church, James was a natural tenor and sang in the choir....
Marty W. Long
Aug 27, 2014
Marty W. Long, 85, passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at his residence with his daughters by his side. A graduate of East High School and U.S. Navy Veteran serving in the Korean War. Longtime member of the Columbus Jazz Society. Retired from DSCC after 35 years of service and later retired from The Ohio State University after...
Vernia Castle 'Mother' (Nobleton) Crews
Aug 27, 2014
Vernia Nobleton Crews, 94, born February 8, 1920, departed her earthly life August 27, 2014. Vernia Crews was united in marriage to Eugene Crews in 1937, and of this union, eight children were born. Before relocating to Columbus, Ohio, she resided in Williamson (Mingo County), West Virginia, where she was a longtime member of Christ Temple Church. In Columbus,...
Meshack Kinyanjui 'Babu' Mwangi
Aug 26, 2014
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Oveda Mayes
Aug 25, 2014
Oveda Little Mayes, age 78, answered the call of God and this chapter of her life with family and friends came to a close at National Church Residences on Monday, August 25, 2014. Mother Mayes a faithful member of New Horizon Christian Fellowship where she was on the Mothers’ Board and an active Prayer Warrior Team member. Oveda was...
Larry Edward Humphrey
Aug 24, 2014
Larry E. Humphrey, age 71, of Columbus, Ohio passed away August 24, 2014 at Kobacker House after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born in Springfield, Ohio to the late Ervin and Evelyn (Robinson) Humphrey. Preceded in death by his stepmother, Julia K. Humphrey; and sister, Shirley Wilkerson. Larry proudly and honorably served in the U...
Hattie Lois (Burke) Crawford
Aug 23, 2014
Hattie Lois Crawford was born September 26, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio. She was an amazing stay-at-home mother who raised ten children and was later employed by the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), from which Hattie retired after 25 years of exceptional service. She went to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 23, 2014. Hattie was preceded in...
Ronald Ilon Funderburg
Aug 23, 2014
Ronald Ilon Funderburg, age 71, born December 7, 1942 in Anniston, AL, departed this earthly life on Saturday, August 23, 2014 after a courageous struggle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents, Frederick Douglas and Annie Laura (Ball). Ever a loving husband, Ron leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Pat “Stuff sisters, Dianne (Carl) Willis and Dolores Boyd; brother,...
Patricia Yvonne 'Pat ' Anderson
Aug 23, 2014
Patricia Yvonne Simons-Anderson, born February 28, 1945 departed this life August 23, 2014 to go home to glory. A beautiful and striking woman, Patricia (Pat) was the epitome of strength. Those who knew her were blessed by her comforting, warm spirit and unselfish love. Her family came first and her love for them was unconditional; they knew she would...
Freddine Alethea (Taylor) Ector
Aug 23, 2014
Freddine Taylor-Ector, age 71, went home to the Lord Saturday, August 23, 2014 at her residence. Born December 18, 1942 in Augusta, GA, she was a 1960 graduate of Central High School, and the Central Ohio Business College. She retired from ATT/Lucent Technologies as a Data Specialist; her hobbies were reading, gardening, and watching movies. She was predeceased by...
Margaret Jane (Days) Spraggins
Aug 20, 2014
Margaret Jane Spraggins, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. She was born May 18, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio. Margaret was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She retired from Lazarus Department Store, and her hobbies included shopping and playing bingo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Spraggins, parents, Solomon...
Scott T. Coleman
Aug 20, 2014
Scott Tyrone Coleman, 54, was born July 11, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to William H. and Diana Coleman Sr. he departed this earthly life Wednesday August 20. 2014 at his residence. He was a Graduate of East High School and Wilberforce University a former employee of Scioto Juvenile Corrections Facility. He leaves to cherish his memory wife, Carole Coleman;...
Robert C. Redman
Aug 19, 2014
Robert C. Redman, 87, passed on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Grant Hospital. Retired from Ohio Bell after 35 years of service. A long time faithful member of Bethany Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Thelma Redman; brothers, Paul and Gordon Redman. Survived by wife of 60 years, Betty A. Redman; son, Kevin C. Redman; sisters,...
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