Obituaries
Barbara Jean ''Nana'' Davis
Jun 12, 2014
Barbara Jean Freeman Davis, age 68, slipped into the arms of the Lord on June 12, 2014, after a long illness. The youngest of three sisters was born in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was adopted at the age of 18 months by James and Ruby Freeman, who preceded her in death. She spent her early years in Los Angeles, California,...
Frances Elizabeth Cabiness
Jun 9, 2014
Frances E. Cabiness, 75, passed on June 7, 2014 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Daughter of the late Anderson and Mary Ina Caldwell. Graduate of Central High. Preceded in death by parents; brothers Alva, Arthur, John, Audee, Nathaniel, Anderson and Clark Caldwell; sisters Sally Nivins, Maxine Ashton, Mary Lambert; nephew Thomas J. Nivins, Jr. Survived by husband of 46...
Cecelia Jeanette Dowdell
Jun 8, 2014
Jeanette Smith Dowdell was born on July 16, 1950 in Mercer, West Virginia to James and Valena Woods Smith. She attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Linden McKinley High School. A very bright young lady, she worked for the Huntington Bank of Columbus, OH, the Supreme Court Disciplinary Council for the State of Ohio and as a Paralegal...
Zelma (Cabiness) Towers
Jun 8, 2014
Zelma Towers was born January 29, 1921 to William and Annie Pierce Cabiness in Elbert, West Virginia. She accepted Christ at an early age. For over 60 years, Zelma was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, where she served in various ministries and worked with the Hunger Outreach Ministry until her health began to fail. She was devoted...
Stanford Robinson Sr
Jun 5, 2014
Stanford Lee Robinson “Stan the Man”, 74, born July 29, 1939 in West Virginia passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 5, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memory, Charline Robinson; children, Stanford Jr. (Melanie), Bradley (Brooke), Michelle (Henry) Turner of Alabama, Brittni (Anthony) White; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; special friend, Paula Braxton and many other friends and...
Phyllis Theresa Madry
Jun 5, 2014
Phyllis Theresa Sherrod Madry was born in New York on September 13, 1947 to King and Beryl Sherrod. She was a graduate of Evander Childs High School and Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. On November 15, 1969, Phyllis married Aaron Carroll Madry, Jr. Their vows of commitment to each other last for more than 45 years. Their union...
Cardinal Darius Harriston
Jun 4, 2014
Cardinal Darius Harriston passed Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Grant Medical Center. He was 81 years old and was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina, the only child of Marshall and Vascelia Harriston. Most of his adult years were spent in Columbus, Ohio after his marriage to Ruth Martin in 1960. He was employed at Rockwell .International as an...
Florence M. Blake
Jun 3, 2014
Florence Maxine Croner Allen Blake, 93, departed this life to join her heavenly family on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. She was the last survivor of ten blessed children born to Bert and Inez Croner in Rendville, Ohio. She was a graduate of Corning High School and spent many wonderful years exploring the hills and valleys of Perry County. After...
Arthur Lee Banks
Jun 2, 2014
Arthur L. Banks called home to eternal rest with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Banks, Sr., and Gladys L. (Maye); sisters Adele and Ethel and brothers, Harvey and Johnnie. He was born March 16, 1947, to Rufus and Gladys Banks in Americus, Georgia. Sonny attended...
Dawnita L. Harris-Jones
Jun 1, 2014
Dawnita L. Harris-Jones, affectionately known as (Nita), was born on February 11, 1954 and departed this life on June 1, 2014 at The Ohio State University Wexner Hospital. She attended Columbus Public Schools, and graduated from Linden McKinley High School. She was an avid sports fan; and enjoyed watching basketball and football. Dawnita will be missed; but not forgotten...
Patricia Ann Hodnett
May 27, 2014
Patricia Ann Hodnett, age 59, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Retired from the State of Ohio BMV after 38 years of service and was the Founder and CEO of New Beginnings Transitional Housing for Women. Predeceased by father, Fuller Hodnett. Survived by mother, Louella Hodnett; sisters, Irene (Paul) Smith, Onita (Charles) Riddle,...
Cathalee 'Kitty' (White) Borders
May 27, 2014
Cathalee White Borders was born August 12, 1945 to Ira Mae Baggette White and Amos Jesse James White, Sr. in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was educated at Hocking Technical Institute and was employed by Western Electric. She was also the proprietor and operator of C.W.’s Day Care Center in Portsmouth. In her early adulthood, Cathalee loved her motorcycle club, “The...
Sarah Louise Henson
May 26, 2014
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Eddie James Jones
May 25, 2014
Eddie James Jones entered this life on June 13, 1940 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. After his 1957 graduation from East High School in Columbus, Ohio, Eddie enlisted in the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged and resided in California for a short time, subsequently relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Eddie was employed by St. Luke and Episcopal Hospitals in...
James Lawrence Branham
May 24, 2014
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Maggie Mae Ross
May 23, 2014
Maggie M. Ross passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning May 23, 2014. The daughter of the late Walter and Ruby McCloud. The family moved to Columbus, OH in 1959. She was a graduate of Columbus East High School in 1970. Maggie married Percy Ross in 1971 and from that union 2 sons were born Marvin and Eric Ross. She...
Thomas Lamarr Crowell
May 22, 2014
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Carlos Roman Smith
May 21, 2014
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Richard Peppers Sr
May 20, 2014
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Josephine S. (Stewart) Goode
May 19, 2014
JOSEPHINE STEWART GOODE, age 89, passed away quietly on May 19, 2014 in New York City with her son and trusted companion, Irene, by her side. Born on January 22, 1925 to Pearl Ruth Singer and Joseph Franklin Stewart in Columbus, Ohio, Josephine will be remembered for her love of family, her understanding and support of those in need,...
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