Obituaries
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...
Jeannette Corrine Mayo
Jan 11, 2014
Jeannette Corrine (Posey) Mayo, 85, born April 9, 1928 in Bangor, Maine to the union of Arthur Wallace and Mary Tephy Leek. She graduated from Bangor High School in 1946. She married Richard Flowers, a serviceman from Marietta, Ohio in 1952 and they moved to Columbus, Ohio. After attempting for many years, God blessed this union with a miracle...
Zonia Jones-Thompson
Jan 10, 2014
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Eva Mae Jones
Jan 10, 2014
Eva Mae Jones, Sunrise December 12, 1914; Sunset January 10, 2014. Born in Elberton, GA to the late Nellie Mae Hunt and William Christian. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Retired from Franklin County Children Services. She attended public school in Philadelphia, PA then returned to Dalton, GA in...
Roma Ann (Johnson) March
Jan 8, 2014
Roma Ann March, age 82, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Roma was a proud graduate of East High School, a lifelong member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, and she retired from Motorist Mutual Insurance after 35 years of service. Predeceased by her father William Johnson, and her mother and stepfather Wanda and John Lee. Survived by her...
John Lee Wilson
Jan 8, 2014
JOHN LEE WILSON, JR., 65, born December 20, 1948 in Lima, Ohio, departed this life Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 8:47pm. Preceded in death by parents, John Lee Wilson, Sr. and Hazel Elizabeth (Walker) Wilson, and sibling, Mary (Wilson) Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory, children, Jason L. Wilson (Janelle), Carmelita M. Daniels, and Imani S. Daniels, all...
Eva May 'Sis' Sherfield
Jan 7, 2014
Eva May “Sis” Sherfield, 77, departed this life on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Graduate of East High School and worked for the City of Columbus for over 30 years. A member of the Alpha Chapter Eastern Starts, International Toast Masters, Martin Janis Red Hat Society and Power of God Deliverance Center. Preceded in death by father Lee Razor; mother...
Frank Watson Jr
Jan 7, 2014
Frank W. Watson, Jr., 66, made his peaceful transition on January 7, 2014. Preceded in death by parents Mary E. and Frank W. Watson, Sr.; brother Arvin Cummings; sister Sonja Dowells; Uncles Joe and Ernest Cummings and life partner Cynthia E. Davis. Survived by daughters, Ronda Barber (Michael), Cheryl Watson (Charles Willis) and Jennifer Averi Frost; brother, Lewis Smith...
Willie Scofield Jr
Jan 4, 2014
Willie George (J.R.) Scofield, Jr. was born August 4, 1969, and departed this life on January 4, 2014. Willie (affectionately known as J.R.) passed away peacefully at Kobacker House with devoted family at his side after a battle with cancer. Our beloved son, brother, and father was born the sixth of eight children to the union of the late...
Lorraine (Anderson) Wakefield
Jan 4, 2014
Lorraine Anderson Wakefield was born September 3, 1923, in Grafton, West Virginia. During her youth, Lorraine resided in several areas of West Virginia, including Grafton, Boomer, and Charleston. Over the years, she spoke of warm, childhood memories of playing with her thirteen cousins while visiting at the home of her mother's sister, Lorraine (Aunt Rene), for whom she was...
Janie M. Moore
Dec 30, 2013
Janie M. Moore, 89, departed this life on Monday, December 30, 2013 at her residence. Preceded in death by husband Richard N. Moore, Sr.; parents, Dave and Estella Matthews; son, William L. Smith; sisters, Vellma, Teresa, William James, Thelma; brothers, David and William. Survived by sons, Bryan Moore, Richard N. Moore, Jr.; daughter, Shirley Moore and a host of...
Eleanor Jane 'Pete' (Harris) Tyler
Dec 30, 2013
Eleanor Jane Tyler was born March 6, 1922 in Columbus, Ohio. She accepted Christ at an early age and has been a member of Trinity Baptist Church for over fifty years. Eleanor attended East High School and graduated with honors from Central Evening High School. A housewife and a mother of four children, Eleanor Tyler loved her family and...
Betty M. Green
Dec 30, 2013
Betty M. Green, 74, left this earthly dwelling and entered her mansion in glory on Monday, December 30, 2013. A retired Nurse’s Aid from First Community Village, for a number of years she ran Mom Green’s Kitchen, volunteered as a cook to feed the homeless and was a long time member of Eliezer Church of Christ, where she also...
Sadie May 'Bootsie' (Beard) Mendenhall
Dec 30, 2013
Sadie May (Beard) Mendenhall was born September 5, 1948 in Oberlin, Ohio. She loved traveling, communicating with others, and spending time with family and friends. Sadie recently retired from OhioHealth in November 2013. On Monday, December 30, 2013, Sadie departed this earthly life while at The Ohio State University Medical Center East in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in...
Anna E 'Pooty' Carr
Dec 29, 2013
Anna E. Carr (Pooty) was born on November 23, 1921 in St. Albans, West Virginia. She was a member of Second Baptist Church for 71 years. She retired from DCSC after 37 years of service. Anna was preceded in death by her mother, Anna Leftridge; brothers, Robert and Lewis Leftridge and nephew, Victor Leftridge. She leaves to cherish her...
Alfred Ward Jr
Dec 27, 2013
Alfred E. Ward Jr. was born on March 18, 1953, in Ridgeway, Virginia, to Alfred Eugene Ward, Sr. and Rosa Lee Starling-Ward. He went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2013, at his house. Alfred met the Love of his Life at the age of sixteen, when they became high school sweethearts. They were blessed...
Eligah Whaley Jr
Dec 27, 2013
Eligah Whaley Jr. was born to Roxie (Lester) Whaley and Eligah Whaley Sr. on November 1, 1940 at 4:00 am in Potts Camp Mississippi. He departed this life and entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on December 27, 2013 at Grant Medical Center at 2:30 am. Eligah Whaley Jr. received the Lord as he as Savior...
Cynthia (Allen) Watters
Dec 25, 2013
Cynthia Allen Watters, 59, of Columbus, OH passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at the Kobacker House surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by father, Grady Andrews; and is survived by husband, Leonard Watters; daughters, DeAnna and DaWanna Allen; grandaughter, Ryan; mother, Syvera (Price) Andrews; siblings, Sonequa, Lamonte and Troy; and a host of loving...
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