Obituaries

Daisy Lee 'Duke' (Johnson) Woodfork

Daisy Lee 'Duke' (Johnson) Woodfork

Apr 9, 2014

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Eleanor Watkins

Eleanor Watkins

Apr 9, 2014

Eleanor Watkins, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Born March 5, 1923 to Walter Wilson and Lillian Grace Cobb in Twin Branch, W.VA. Graduate of 5th Avenue High School, Pittsburgh, PA. with Honors and Valedictorian; graduate of Poro Beauty School and Columbus Practical Nursing. She is preceded in death by husband...

Jack Edward 'Coach' Quinichett

Jack Edward 'Coach' Quinichett

Apr 7, 2014

Jack went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 7, 2014. Jack was born February 10, 1934 to Lola Howard and Herbert Quinichett of Urbancrest, Ohio. Jack “Sweet Water” Quinichett was involved with youth development for 55 years. He started with the Urbancrest Marauders basketball team in 1959 and was instrumental in founding the Grove City Black...

Peggy J. 'P.J. Aka 'Broad Street Bully'' (Schoolfield) Mitchell

Peggy J. 'P.J. Aka 'Broad Street Bully'' (Schoolfield) Mitchell

Apr 7, 2014

Peggy J. Mitchell, P.J., age 65, went home to the Lord Monday, April 7, 2014. Born April 7, 1949 in Columbus, OH, she accepted Christ at an early age, and was a 1967 graduate or East High School. Peggy was a retired employee of the State of Ohio. She was predeceased by her mother, Melba Crews; cousin, Cheryl Preston;...

Wendell Lewis Worley

Wendell Lewis Worley

Apr 6, 2014

Wendell Lewis Worley Sr. was born on September 16, 1928, to the late Charles Rufus and Helen Tyree Worley in Madison County, Mt. Sterling, Ohio. He passed from this earthly life on April 6, 2014, at the age of 85. As a child, Wendell grew up on the Worley family farm in Mt. Sterling. When he was about 11...

Steven C. Hopson

Steven C. Hopson

Apr 5, 2014

Steven Curtis Hopson, 68, passed on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Richard C. Hopson Sr. and Bessie V. Hopson; sisters, Julianne Smith and Elizabeth Harris. Survived by daughters, Stephanie DeGraphenreed, Tiffeny (Elon) Crosby; special son, Dion Hopson; brother, Richard E. Hopson; sister Tamara Hopson; grandchildren, Chanese Thornton, Shariece, Latrese DeGraphenreed, Elon, Elijah and Trinity Crosby...

Ramona L. Pannell

Ramona L. Pannell

Apr 5, 2014

Ramona “Tiny” Pannell, 78, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Mount Carmel East Hospital after fighting a battle with Lung Cancer. She was born in Pocahontas, WV and lived in Columbus, Ohio for 59 years. She retired from the State of Ohio after 30 years of service. After retirement, she worked for Columbus Public Schools as a part...

Wanda Y. Brown

Wanda Y. Brown

Apr 4, 2014

Wanda Davis Brown was born October 2, 1948 in Braddock, Pennsylvania. She departed life temporal in favor of life eternal on April 4, 2014 at the home of her beloved son Daniel W. Davis III. Wanda resided in West Homestead, Pennsylvania where she received her early education. Wanda and her family moved to Akron, Ohio in 1964. She continued...

Sylvia Celestine Harris

Sylvia Celestine Harris

Apr 3, 2014

Sylvia Celestine Harris, age 68, of Columbus, Ohio was called home Thursday, April 3, 2014, by our Precious Lord. She was born February 4, 1946 to Hobert and Annie (Howe) Harris who made their home in Maybeury, West Virginia. The family later moved to Bluefield, Virginia. As a child, Sylvia accepted the Lord Jesus Christ while attending Tabernacle Baptist...

Ray A. Sims

Ray A. Sims

Mar 31, 2014

Ray Albert Sims, 84, born January 29, 1930 in Lawndale, NC, departed this life Monday, March 31, 2014 at The Rehabilitation and Health Center of Gahanna. Proceeded in death by his parents Andrew and Ethel Harshaw, brother Roscoe Sims, and other cherished loved ones. He leaves to cherish his memory, loving wife Bernice Ruff Sims, children Gwendolyn Sims, Adrian...

Mattie Henrietta Mccurdy

Mattie Henrietta Mccurdy

Mar 31, 2014

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Twana Kay Mosley

Twana Kay Mosley

Mar 29, 2014

Twana K Mosley, age 54 flew to the Lord on March 29, 2014. Twana was born and raised in Columbus, OH. She graduated from East High School. Predeceased by parents Bernie and Betty Mosley. She is survived by her beloved daughter Tamika Davis; grandson Termir Allen; siblings Linda Mosley, Bernie (Dana) Mosley, Doris Mosley, Trenise Smith (Atlanta GA), Eugene...

Christopher Samuel Thompson

Christopher Samuel Thompson

Mar 29, 2014

Christopher S. Thompson, age 92, born May 23, 1922 in Pulaski, Virginia, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014 at home after a long illness. A World War II Veteran of the United States Army, Christopher graduated from Bowling Green State University, with a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Language. He spoke several languages with French being his favorite. He...

Harry Jenkins

Harry Jenkins

Mar 28, 2014

Harry Jenkins, the second son of the late Charles Jenkins Sr. and Sarah Jenkins, was born on June 2, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the fourth of eleven children. Harry early distinguished himself as a child who was both bright and beautiful in character. His curious mind was as inventive as a young George Washington Carver. While other...

James Chandler Sr

James Chandler Sr

Mar 26, 2014

James F. ”Pat” Chandler, Sr., 76, passed on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Preceded in death by parents Herb and Oretha Chandler, Sr.; daughter Pam Chandler. Survived by wife, Donna Chandler; children, Wayne and Rhonda Wright, James Jr., Mary, Michael (Angela) and Mark Chandler, Tina Ross, Carolyn Collins; 1 brother; 3 sisters and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren other...

Rosemary Greer

Rosemary Greer

Mar 26, 2014

Rosemary Greer, 53 departed this life on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. She was born to Jerry and Doris Moorer on November 5, 1960, in Columbus, OH. Rosemary graduated from Mifflin High in 1978. Rosemary worked for Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) for over 20 years, she was a housing inspector. She helped others maintain a safe and healthy living...

Dresan A.J. Armstrong

Dresan A.J. Armstrong

Mar 25, 2014

Dresan A.J. Armstrong, age 20, born June 24, 1993 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away March 25, 2014. He played football for South High School, and graduated from Marion Franklin High School in 2012. He was scheduled to test for a position with the Columbus Fire Department and had recently enrolled as a student at Columbus State Community College, with...

Willie J. 'Bill' Hopkins

Willie J. 'Bill' Hopkins

Mar 25, 2014

Willie J. “Bill” Hopkins, Sr., 83, passed on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Owner of Hopkins Tip Top Cleaners. Preceded in death by Lonnie and Bessie Hopkins; brothers, Theodore Sr., Lonnie Sr., and Clyde Hopkins. Survived by loving wife, Joyce Hopkins; son, Willie J. (Carla) Hopkins, Jr.; stepson, Robert (Wynne) Spann, Sr.; stepdaughter, Jeannie Wright; 9 grandchildren; 19 ½ great...

Josephine Gloria (Greene) Mitchell

Josephine Gloria (Greene) Mitchell

Mar 25, 2014

Josephine Gloria Mitchell (nee Green) was born March 14, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois. As a child, she attended St. Anselm Grammer School, where she graduated in June 1949, under the Sisters of Blessed Sacrament. Gloria entered St. Elizabeth High School for one year, but later moved to San Diego, California where she graduated from Regina Coeli Academy High School...

Tonya Michelle Estes

Tonya Michelle Estes

Mar 24, 2014

Tonya Michelle Richardson-Estes, age 45, went home peacefully on Monday, March 24,2014 with God by her side. Tonya was born on August 17, 1968 in Columbus, OH to James and Patricia Richardson. Tonya was a devoted and loving mother, sister, aunt, wife and friend to many. She enjoyed dancing and caring for her children and family. But most of...