Obituaries

Edna Pearl 'Mrs. T' (Allen) Thomas

Edna Pearl 'Mrs. T' (Allen) Thomas

Aug 2, 2014

Mrs. Edna Pearl Thomas, age 73, born August 13, 1940 in Memphis, TN, departed this life August 2, 2014 at Mt. Carmel East Medical Center. A veteran of the U. S. Air Force, Edna retired from the U. S. Postal Service and was an avid bowler. Preceded in death by mother, Mrs. Willie Mae Hughes. Left to celebrate and...

Kezia D. 'Kizzi' (Brewer) Frazier

Kezia D. 'Kizzi' (Brewer) Frazier

Aug 2, 2014

The Book of Memories is made available to all families we serve as well as any family served by any other funeral home in our community.

Raymond Anderson Jr

Raymond Anderson Jr

Jul 31, 2014

Please sign the online memory book and/or light a memorial candle

Nia Marie Greene

Nia Marie Greene

Jul 30, 2014

Please sign the online memory book and/or light a memorial candle.

William Trout Jr

William Trout Jr

Jul 29, 2014

The Book of Memories is made available to all families we serve as well as any family served by any other funeral home in our community.

Mabel V. 'Ginny' Cooper

Mabel V. 'Ginny' Cooper

Jul 29, 2014

Mabel V. “Ginny” Cooper, 90, departed this life on Monday, July 29, 2014. Preceded in death by husband Joseph G. Cooper II. Survived by sons, Joseph G. Cooper III, Christopher M. (Karen) Cooper, Esq; grandchildren, Christopher M. Cooper II, Joseph G.A. Cooper, Brandi M. Cooper, Jason Cooper; great grandchildren, Christopher M. Cooper-Patton, Cameron M. Cooper-Patton and a host of...

Willie Betts Jr

Willie Betts Jr

Jul 29, 2014

Willie Edmond Betts, Jr. was born January 4, 1951, to Mary Lee and Willie E. Betts, Sr., in Welch, West Virginia. He attended school in McDowell County and graduated from Northfork High School in 1970. He also attended First Baptist Church in Northfork. After graduating, Billy moved to Harlem, New York, and married the former Brenda Mathews. They had...

Henrietta B Russel

Henrietta B Russel

Jul 24, 2014

Henrietta B. Russell, age 101, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at McNaughten Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on August 10, 1912, and raised in Sumter, South Carolina, in the Shaw Air Force Base/Shaw Field area. Henrietta was a loving, caring, hard working mother and grandmother, who...

Gearldine Johnson

Gearldine Johnson

Jul 22, 2014

The Book of Memories is made available to all families we serve as well as any family served by any other funeral home in our community.

Eugene Ayers 'Gene' 'King Saxe' Walker

Eugene Ayers 'Gene' 'King Saxe' Walker

Jul 21, 2014

Eugene “Gene” Ayers Walker was born February 14, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio. A product of the Columbus Public Schools, Gene attended Garfield Elementary, Champion Junior High School, and graduated from East High School, where he was an award winning member of the track and swim teams. Gene earned a Bachelor of Music from The Ohio State University School of...

Albert Shepard Sr

Albert Shepard Sr

Jul 21, 2014

Albert A. Shepard, Sr., age 70, born July 22, 1943 in Mobile, AL, departed this life Monday, July 21, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and retired from UPS. He is predeceased by son Dwight Shepard, daughter Anita Shepard, and brother Eli Shepard. He is survived by his loving wife, Hong Shepard; son, Albert A. Shepard,...

Katherine C. Pritchett

Katherine C. Pritchett

Jul 19, 2014

Katherine Cornelius Pritchett (nee. Priestly), 85, daughter of Bernice Nina Priestly (deceased), left this realm of existence and has gone to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, Saturday, July 19, 2014. Mom was born August 15, 1928 in Evansville, Indiana, but raised in Princeton. She had five brothers, all of whom have preceded her in death: James (Cynthia, Lakonda,...

Mathews Webster

Mathews Webster

Jul 19, 2014

Mathews Webster, 79, went home to join the Master on Saturday, July 19, 2014. Mathews was born and raised in Montgomery, AL. He is predeceased by his mother Verneata Carlton Webster, and his father William Webster. He leaves to honor and cherish in his memory, his devoted wife of 56 years, Annie M. Webster; daughters, Annie R. Pender, of...

Brian Joseph Moore

Brian Joseph Moore

Jul 18, 2014

The Book of Memories is made available to all families we serve as well as any family served by any other funeral home in our community.

Leverne Thurman

Leverne Thurman

Jul 17, 2014

LeVerne Thurman age 72 was called home to be with the Lord and Savior on July 17, 2014 at Grant Hospital. He is preceded in death by Parents Clarence W. and Charlotte M. Thurman, Sister Regina E. Smith, Grandsons, Jamar Markice Allen Thurman and Stephan Mykel Conley. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years Jacqueline L.Reed;...

Vanessa (Draper) Tanner

Vanessa (Draper) Tanner

Jul 17, 2014

Vanessa D. Tanner, was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 20, 1959 and passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2014 at the age of 54, after a brief battle with cancer. Vanessa is preceded in death by her parents Andrew Sr. and Sarah Draper, twin brother Verbie Draper and longtime companion, James Alexander. She is survived by brothers, Andrew Draper...

Elsie M. 'Mother ' Stanley

Elsie M. 'Mother ' Stanley

Jul 16, 2014

Elsie M. Stanley, 94, affectionately called Mother Stanley, was born on May 12, 1920 in Nelson Georgia. She transitioned from here to her heavenly home early Wednesday morning, July 16, 2014. She was a faithful member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church for over 50 years. Preceded in death by her sister Mildred Green; brothers Odell, James, Robert and Frederick...

Leroy Early

Leroy Early

Jul 15, 2014

Leroy Early, 66 passed on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Survived by daughter, Tia Johnson; sister, Carrie Stallings; brothers, Lonnie Spiller of Oakland, CA, James (Mary) Lyte, Charles Lyte and 4 grandchildren

Deacon Charlie Green

Deacon Charlie Green

Jul 14, 2014

Charlie L. Green, 74, of Columbus, Ohio answered His Father’s call at 1:47 AM on Monday, July 14, 2014 in Grant Hospital. After a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease, Charlie finally succumbed to the effects of the disease. Charlie was born on Friday, December 6, 1939 to the late Willietta (Ezell) and Chollie B. Green of Loachatoka, Alabama. The...

Isaac Ross Jr

Isaac Ross Jr

Jul 14, 2014

Isaac Ross, Jr., affectionately known as “Ike” was born August 24, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio to Estella and Isaac Ross, Sr. Issac departed this life on Monday, July 14, 2014. Retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. Predeceased by parents; sisters, Minnie Strickland and Josephine Roberts and brother, Carlton “Chubbie” Ross. He leaves to cherish his memory,...