Obituaries
Elizabeth (Mcswain) Carreker
Jan 30, 2014
Elizabeth Carreker, 67 passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at the Zusman Hospice Center. She was born on September 5, 1946 to Richard and Fannie McSwain. Elizabeth was preceded in death by mother and father Richard and Fannie Mcswain and daughter Sharon Lynn Carreker – Gravely (Joe). She touched so many lives with her generosity and kind heart....
June Frances (Digweed) Coy
Jan 29, 2014
June Frances Coy, 87, of Columbus, Ohio, died January 29, 2014 following a year¬long illness. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Grace Digweed; daughter Pam Coy; sister Marilyn Digweed; brother Cliff Digweed; son-in-law Vince Cameron. Survived by her husband of 61 years, Rev. Ken Coy; daughter Penny Cameron; son Tim Coy; sister Edna (Harry) Volman; sister-in-law Marcia Digweed;...
Robert Reed Jackson
Jan 29, 2014
Robert R. Bob Jackson, 87, died peacefully at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital on January 29,2014. He was predeceased by his mother Alma Reed Jackson, father Scott Jackson and brother Scott Jackson, Jr. He is survived by Elizabeth, his loving wife of sixty-five years, daughters Robin (Ralph) Holland, Rhonda (Emmanuel) Abban, and Renee Jackson, grandchildren Tiffany, Robby, and Melissa...
Timothy Allen Evans
Jan 27, 2014
Timothy A. Evans, age 64, went home to the Lord Monday, January 27, 2014 at Ohio State University East Medical Center. Born November 6, 1949, he was employed for 30 years at Drackett Towers, Ohio State University in the Housekeeping Dept. He was predeceased by his mother, Mae Evans; and brother, Laverne Evans. He leaves to cherish his memory...
Mattie Mae Butler
Jan 27, 2014
The life and legacy of Mattie Mae Butler began on November 30, 1957 in Nassau, Bahamas when she graced the world with her presence. Mattie was the second born of six children to Prince Ellis Ethel Francois. She was always driven and focused even as a child and was respected by her siblings who saw her as a person...
Louise Mitchell
Jan 27, 2014
Louise (Caldwell) Mitchell, age 78, departed this life on Monday, January 27, 2014. She was born on March 22, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Fannie M. Bush and Frank R. Caldwell Sr. She graduated from Central High School. She later met and married the late Noel Mitchell Jr. Louise previously worked for OSU Hospitals and Xerox Corporation....
Carolyn Norris Jenkins
Jan 26, 2014
On September 25, 1939, Carolyn Laura Rogers was born to Edna Aldred Rogers and Thomas Rogers in Zanesville, Ohio. A graduate of Zanesville High School, Carolyn relocated to Columbus to live and raise her family. She retired from the State of Ohio after 33 years of service with the Department of Education. She was a member of St. Paul...
Barbara Ann 'Bobby' Coleman-Leonard
Jan 26, 2014
Barbara Ann Coleman-Leonard was born on March 10, 1045 to Lula Mae Scott and William Coleman, Sr., in Columbus, Georgia. She graduated from Spencer Senior High School, Class of 1963, and served in the Army National Guard. She also attended Church of the Living Word. She retired from Mann Nursing Home. Barbara was a compassionate, driven and outspoken woman....
Shannon J. (Donaldson) Woods
Jan 23, 2014
Shannon J. Woods was born on April 16, 1970, to John D. Donaldson and Linda L. Lavender Donaldson, in Columbus, Ohio. On February 11, 2000, she married Ronald G. Woods, Jr., and they resided in Columbus. Shannon loved to travel, and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She worked in the healthcare field, where her love, dedication...
Lorene (Hobbs) Mitchell
Jan 22, 2014
Lorene Hobbs Mitchell, age 92, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Lorene was born in Dawson, Georgia on June 18, 1921. She graduated from Spencer High School in Columbus, Georgia. On April 12, 1942, Lorene Hobbs married Archie Mitchell, Sr. of Columbus, Georgia; they were happily married for 65 years. Following Archie's discharge from the Army...
Mildred S. Burr
Jan 22, 2014
Mildred Susie Burr, born January 9, 1916 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on January 22, 2014 in Columbus, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Clay Burr; mother and father, Maude and Necola Caesar; sister, Elva N. Johnson; and brother, Necola Caesar Jr. She is survived by daughters, LaRosa Lumpkin, of Canton, GA; Marthal and Marial...
Karen Denise Evans
Jan 21, 2014
Karen Denise (Blackshear) Evans, 54, was born on February 15, 1959 in Oakland, California to the parents of Louis and Bennie Ruth Blackshear. She was one of nine born to this union. She was a mother of one daughter, Marlynn and two sons, Eric and Alvin. Karen was affectionately known to her family as “Teeters.” She was a kind,...
Deborah Lynn (Jefferson) Council
Jan 18, 2014
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Javon Jarae Starghill
Jan 16, 2014
Javon Jaraé Starghill was born April 1, 1992 in Columbus, Ohio to Rickie “Tony” Fisher and Kimberly Starghill. He attended Columbus Public Schools. He was introduced to Christ as a child by his mother. He, his mother and sister Javen were baptized together at Mt Hermon Baptist Church. Born one of the cutest baby boys in the family; Javon...
Smsgt Sally Brown, Usaf (Retired)
Jan 16, 2014
Senior Master Sergeant Sally L. Brown Sunrise October 31, 1945 – Sunset January 16, 2014 Sally L. Brown resided in Columbus, Ohio for the past 30-plus years and was a faithful member of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of Dr. Keith A. Troy. Sally was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Douglas and Sally Branham...
Pricilla Ann Gilliam
Jan 16, 2014
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Courtney Joeliette Roy
Jan 15, 2014
The world became a brighter place when it welcomed Courtney Joeliette Roy on February 2, 2001. Despite her tiny physique, she entered with a loud cry commanding everyone’s attention. Her twin brother William, her first friend and life companion followed her debut. Courtney was the quintessential middle child caring warm and always ready to share or take the blemished...
Ozelia 'Zeggie' Sawyer
Jan 13, 2014
Ozelia Sawyer, 81, born November 1, 1932 passed on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Zusman Hospice. Retired from Columbus Developmental Hospital. Member of Living Faith Apostolic Church. Preceded in death by mother Delsie Louise Hurt and Cottie Hurt; father Jessie Hurt, Sr.; brother Jessie Hurt, Jr.; sister Annie Hurt. Survived by husband, Harold A. Sawyer, Sr.; sons, Harold A....
Travis Allen Sr
Jan 11, 2014
Travis L. Allen, Sr. was born June 7, 1932 in Mt. Vernon Alabama to Percy Allen and Addie Wallace. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2014 in his home in Columbus, Ohio. He is now rejoicing in spirit with ancestors, parents, 10 brothers and sisters, a daughter and many dear friends. He served over 20 years in...
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