Obituaries

Lawrence Smith Sr

Lawrence Smith Sr

Apr 23, 2014

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Iverson Gary Jr

Iverson Gary Jr

Apr 23, 2014

Iverson Gary, Jr., 64, answered God’s final call to come home on April 23, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Preceded in death by parents Iverson Sr. and Jessie Mae Gary and brothers Larry Jefferson and Ray. Member of Faith Ministries Church. Survived by devoted wife, Jenny; daughter, Leah Ranelle; step-children, Deidra (Ron) Avery and John Greenway, Jr.; brothers,...

Frank Eugene 'Captain' Wade

Frank Eugene 'Captain' Wade

Apr 23, 2014

Frank Eugene “Captain” Wade Jr. answered the call of the Lord on April 23, 2014. He was born on December 5, 1937 in Columbus, OH. He was preceded in death by parents, Hattie and Frank Wade Sr.; son, Brent Wade and uncle, Eugene (Mary) Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory loving and devoted wife, Constance Kirk Wade; and...

David Oliver Anderson

David Oliver Anderson

Apr 22, 2014

David O. Anderson, age 57, known to family and friends as Pee Wee, departed this life peacefully Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. Born March 24, 1957 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Roosevelt and Bernice Anderson, he was an employee of Republic Waste Systems. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Tina; son,...

Frances Louise Points

Frances Louise Points

Apr 22, 2014

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George Jefferson Jr

George Jefferson Jr

Apr 20, 2014

Please take this time to sign the online memory book and/or light a memorial candle. Visitation: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 3:00 PM Service: Friday, April 25, 2014 11:00 AM The service will take place in Indiana. Details as follows: Friday, April 25, 2014 Visitation 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Crown Hill Funeral Home 700 W....

Donna Bell Tyler

Donna Bell Tyler

Apr 19, 2014

Donna Bell Tyler passed away Saturday April 19, 2014 at Summit’s Trace Healthcare Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born January 16, 1938 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late Tommie and Eloise (Marks) Cook, she was predeceased in death by her son Richard Tyler, her ex-husband William Tyler, sisters Maynella Page, Dorothy Williams, Mary Cook and brothers Arthur, Willie and Tommie...

Tonette Wood Gibbs

Tonette Wood Gibbs

Apr 19, 2014

Tonette W. Gibbs, age 55, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 19, 2014, surrounded by family and friends. Born November 07, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Thelbert (deceased) and Margaret Gibbs, she was the youngest of 6 siblings. Tonette was a graduate of Marion-Franklin High School; she was an advocate for cancer awareness, and...

Mitchell Jerome 'Mitch' Wright

Mitchell Jerome 'Mitch' Wright

Apr 18, 2014

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Monique Shonette Dukes

Monique Shonette Dukes

Apr 17, 2014

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Vernita Ray Lee

Vernita Ray Lee

Apr 17, 2014

Vernita Ray Lee, known to some as “Nita”, was born February 29, 1924 in Lancaster, Kentucky to the late Harrison and Maggie Ray. At seventeen years old, she moved to Columbus, OH to live with her late brother Bill. She later met her late husband Alfred Lee, and were wed on Valentine’s Day 1946. Shortly after their union they...

Sharon Vanessa 'Quiet One' Franklin-Goodman

Sharon Vanessa 'Quiet One' Franklin-Goodman

Apr 16, 2014

Sharon V. Franklin-Goodman, 58, of Columbus, born June 11, 1955 in Montgomery, AL, departed this life peacefully going home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel L. Jeter, Sr. and Helen L. Fitzpatrick Jeter, and former husband Gary L. Franklin. She leaves to cherish her memories, husband, Julius O. Goodman, Jr.,...

Dorothy Lena (Person) Battle

Dorothy Lena (Person) Battle

Apr 16, 2014

Dorothy Lena Battle was born on April 3, 1918 to the late Annie Laura Johnson Person and Alonzo (Jeff) Person. She departed this life and entered eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Dorothy accepted Christ at an early age and knew God was her sustainer. She continued to serve him until she was called home...

Willie Lee 'Nanny' Colvin

Willie Lee 'Nanny' Colvin

Apr 15, 2014

Willie Lee Colvin, 80, was called Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 while at The Ohio State University Medical Center, in Columbus, Ohio. Born and raised in Scooba, Mississippi, she accepted Christ at an early age and was introduced to cooking when her aunt opened a café called “Do Drop In.” She...

Beatrice D. 'Kay' Austin

Beatrice D. 'Kay' Austin

Apr 15, 2014

Beatrice Denise “Kay” Austin, age 54, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Survived by her daughters, Tiffany M. (Brian) Harris, Tracey L. (Ronnie) Hughes, Tasha R. Austin, and Tenika Y. (Marcus Sr.) Smith; son, Abu (Bangura) Austin and husband Dwight Hughes.

France Richards Jr

France Richards Jr

Apr 13, 2014

Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories for Mr. France Richards, Jr. Please light a memorial candle, share a special memory, and/or leave a condolence message for his family. This site will be updated as additional obituary information becomes available. Your prayers, words of encouragement, and all thoughtful gestures of sympathy and love are greatly appreciated.

Felicia B. Simpson-Ogden

Felicia B. Simpson-Ogden

Apr 11, 2014

Felicia Simpson-Ogden, was born to George and Minnie Simpson, March 1, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio. Felicia married James Ogden in 1989. From the union came a precious little girl, Jarian. She graduated from Marion-Franklin High School Felicia attended college at Ohio University and Franklin University. She worked at OCLC in Dublin, Ohio, for 25 years. She enjoyed reading, beading,...

Saundra Jeanne (Hutchins) Bryant

Saundra Jeanne (Hutchins) Bryant

Apr 11, 2014

Saundra Jeanne Hutchins Bryant was born July 23, 1950, to Jeanne White Hutchins and Grady Lee Hutchins, in Detroit, Michigan. She attended Detroit Public Schools, and earned a certification in cosmetology. Saundra later studied Criminal Law at Wayne Community College. In 1967, she married Leon L. Weatherspoon, and from this union four children were born: Jeane, Sandy, Leon Jr.,...

Harold Sawyer Sr

Harold Sawyer Sr

Apr 11, 2014

HAROLD ALBERT SAWYER SR., 81, BORN AUGUST 23, 1932 PASSED ON FRIDAY APRIL 11, 2014 AT RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL. RETIRED FROM CELANESE PLASTICS AND PARKER HANNIFIN. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY PARENTS CLIFFORD SAWYER SR., AND VERA SAWYER; WIFE, OZELIA SAWYER; BROTHER CLIFFORD SAWYER JR.; SISTERS BETTY (JOHN) MINTER, SHIRLEY (ALFRED) DAVIS, JUANITA (TOMMY) EDWARDS. SURVIVED BY SONS, HAROLD A. SAWYER...

Donald 'Donnie' Lewis

Donald 'Donnie' Lewis

Apr 10, 2014

Donald Lewis, II, 49, of Columbus, OH, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Grant Medical Center. A 1983 graduate of Marion-Franklin High School, he is preceded in death by mother, Phoebe Walls Lewis; brothers, Michael L. Rickman and Timothy O’Neil Lewis; sister, Cheryl L. Rickman. He is survived by father Donald Lewis; brother George S. (Cynthia) Rickman, Jr;...