Obituaries
Joseph Edward Little
Oct 23, 2014
Joseph Edward Little, age 77, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2014. Joe was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 29, 1937 to Joseph Arthur and Mary Alice Little. He attended St. Cyprian Elementary School and was a proud graduate of St. Charles Preparatory, Class of 55. He joined the Army, where he served in the 11th Airborne Division and...
Gerald Raynard Franklin
Oct 17, 2014
Gerald R. Franklin, 60, affectionately known as Jerry was raised on the east side of Columbus, Ohio. After losing his mother as a late teen, Jerry and his twin brother resided with their Aunt Helen. He attended Columbus Public Schools, graduating from East High School in 1972. He later went on to attend Columbus Technical Institute (now known as...
Milton Anthony Jr
Oct 16, 2014
Milton “Milt” Harlow Anthony Jr., son of the late Milton H. Anthony, Sr. and Viola (Campbell) Anthony, born in Bluefield, West Virginia on May 12, 1953. He transitioned from his earthly body on Thursday, October 16, 2014. He is also preceded in death by brother, Andrew Harold Anthony; niece, Kimberly Anthony Chambers; nephew, Anthony Jamal Morgan; and sister-in-law, Jackqueline...
Rondell Rashad Brinkley
Oct 16, 2014
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Louis Guilford Sr
Oct 15, 2014
Mr. Louis Morgan Guilford, Sr. was born on December 1, 1924, the second son of William S. and Gertrude Donatto Guilford, in Youngstown, Ohio. He attended public schools in Youngstown and graduated from South High School. Louis was drafted into the United States Navy, serving as a medic during World War II. Upon leaving military service, he continued his...
Mary L. Callahan
Oct 14, 2014
Mary Louise Callahan, 89, of Springfield, Ohio passed on October 14, 2014 at 8:30 p.m. Mary was born August 16, 1925 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Frank Otis Davis and Ettie K. (Bunch) Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter F. Callahan, Sr. Mary was a devoted wife and nurturing mother. She worked for many...
John Douglas Wiggins
Oct 13, 2014
John Douglas Wiggins was born in the South end of Columbus on March 28, 1943. His parents were Henry and Nellie Wiggins. He graduated high school from Marion Franklin High School. After high school, John began his career at Grant Hospital and retired from there after 29 years of service. John had several ways that he spent his time...
Joyce Ann Davis
Oct 13, 2014
Joyce Ann Davis was born on November 4, 1960 in Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated from South High School and attended Columbus State Community College. Joyce worked for the United States Postal Service for nearly 26 years. She received Christ in her life and was a member of New Birth Christian Ministries. Joyce was an adventuresome soul and loved by...
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oct 7, 2014
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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
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
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
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
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...
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