Obituaries

Stiles Patterson Jr

Stiles Patterson Jr

Dec 25, 2013

Stiles Franklin Patterson, Jr., 86, affectionately known as “Pat,” passed away peacefully December 25, 2013 in Westerville, Ohio. Born January 3, 1927, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Stiles graduated from Hanover County Training School in Virginia. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he served during World War II. After moving to Columbus, Ohio, he worked for the...

Doris Marie Powell

Doris Marie Powell

Dec 24, 2013

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Carol Frances Howze

Carol Frances Howze

Dec 24, 2013

Carol Frances Howze, departed this life on December 24, 2013 at Grant Hospital. She was born in Peyton, West Virginia on April 24, 1943 to the late James and Lora Carey. She was a member of the Original Glorious Church of God in Christ. Preceded in death by her parents and brother, Charles Maulden. Survived by daughters, Devora Howze,...

Brenda Jeanine (Clark) Griffin

Brenda Jeanine (Clark) Griffin

Dec 24, 2013

Brenda J. Clark Griffin was born November 11, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio. She was employed by the State of Ohio, and a member of the Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith. She departed this life on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Mt. Carmel East. Her father, Hubert Clark, preceded her in death. Brenda is survived by her son...

Marvin F. Ector

Marvin F. Ector

Dec 23, 2013

Marvin F. Ector, 26, born November 22, 1987, in Columbus, Ohio departed this life Monday, December 23, 2013. Preceded in death by grandparents Paul W. “Roy” Ector Sr., Beverly Hodge, daughter, Mar’Shae Ector and other cherished loved ones. He leaves to cherish his memory parents, Monett Ector (Justus Thigpen), Marvin F. Owensby Sr., step-father, Robert L. Patterson; fiance Charel...

Steven Brinkley Jr

Steven Brinkley Jr

Dec 23, 2013

Steven Maurice Brinkley, Jr. was born on September 18, 1983 to Steven and Susan Brinkley. He transitioned on Monday, December 23, 2013. Steven grew up on the Southeast side of Columbus, Ohio. He was a graduate of Columbus City Schools. A gifted and talented athlete, he lettered in track and field and football. At an early age, Steven confessed...

Jossie Mae (Cannon) Prewitt

Jossie Mae (Cannon) Prewitt

Dec 22, 2013

Jossie Mae Prewitt was born June 26, 1928 to Mrs. Annie Blanche Gilbert and Van Cannon, in Cleveland, Ohio. Jossie was united in holy matrimony with Master Sergeant T.S. Prewitt, and together, they traveled extensively around the world and back. They eventually settled in Columbus, Ohio, where they raised their three sons. Jossie lived her life for her family...

Elaine Phyllis 'Nanna' (Butler) Redmond

Elaine Phyllis 'Nanna' (Butler) Redmond

Dec 20, 2013

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Warren Armstead Sr

Warren Armstead Sr

Dec 18, 2013

Warren Hubert Armstead Sr, age 82, started his new journey of being in God's hands after passing away in the comfort of his home on December 18, 2013. He was a devoted father and grandfather, along with being a devoted caring person to family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Archie Armstead and Mildred Mayo; wife, Emma D...

Helen Jean Hall

Helen Jean Hall

Dec 18, 2013

Helen Jean (Amerson) Hall, 70, departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. She was born to the late Reverend Major and Rosa Bell (Flemon) Amerson in Belzoni, Mississippi. She was raised in Lima, Ohio and later resided Columbus, Ohio. She attended Perry Schools and graduated from Lima Senior High. Helen was actively working at The Ohio State...

Dorothy Mae Lockett

Dorothy Mae Lockett

Dec 16, 2013

Dorothy Mae Lockett, was born to Samuel David and Evelyn Dixon in Columbus, Ohio. Dorothy graduated high school and upon doing so, met her sweetheart , Henry Lee Lockett, who she married and had six children. Dorothy worked at Grant Hospital, Environmental Services for 30 years until her retirement. Through the pain of losing her husband of 47 years...

Jeanie Lucille Lovett

Jeanie Lucille Lovett

Dec 15, 2013

Jeanie L. Lovett was born June 8, 1937 in Clayton County, Georgia to Georgia (Taylor) Berry and Joseph B. Taylor, Sr. She went to be with the Lord Sunday December 15, 2013. Jeanie grew up in Atlanta, Georgia in a Christian environment and attended church regularly. After high school she attended Clark College, but later got a job at...

Carrie Elizabeth (Bushnell) Diggs

Carrie Elizabeth (Bushnell) Diggs

Dec 15, 2013

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Rudolph Colquitt 'Rudy' Aekins

Rudolph Colquitt 'Rudy' Aekins

Dec 14, 2013

Rudolph Rudy Colquitt Aekins was born June 29, 1957, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He passed Saturday, December 14, 2013, at St Ann's Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father George Aekins, mother Bernice Joyce Gladys Aekins, and daughter Janell Monique Aekins. His survivors include a son Dwight Aekins; two daughters, Shenae Johnson and Sheila...

Rosa Bell Blair

Rosa Bell Blair

Dec 13, 2013

Rosa Bell Blair was born on November 3, 1924 in Huntington, West Virginia. She departed this life on December 13, 2013 at Grant Medical Center. She always loved helping her mother do things on the Farm. She loved to ride horses and fishing with her sisters. Her mother was her pride and joy as a child. As a child,...

Toyia Denise (White) Williams

Toyia Denise (White) Williams

Dec 12, 2013

Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories for Toyia Denise (White) Williams. This site may be updated with additional obituary information at a later time. Please feel free to light a memorial candle, leave a condolence message, and/or share your favorite memory of Toyia with her family and friends. Your prayers, words of encouragement, and kindness is greatly...

Zurlee (Rucker) Davis

Zurlee (Rucker) Davis

Dec 11, 2013

Zurlee Davis was born August 11, 1928 to Dallas D. Rucker and Florence Mae Colbert Rucker of Commerce, Georgia. At an early age, Zurlee accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized at Neal’s Grove Baptist Church, in Commerce, where she also attended school. In 1953, as a young adult, Zurlee moved to Columbus, Ohio. She worked in...

Orlando 'Landa' Anderson

Orlando 'Landa' Anderson

Dec 11, 2013

Orlando Anderson was born January 28, 1957 to Carter Neal and Minnie Anderson, with the help of midwife, Ruth Sanders, in Leflore County, Mississippi. He is known as Landa by his family and friends. At the age of two years old, Orlando relocated with his mother to Columbus, Ohio, and settled in what is now known as The King-Lincoln...

Frederic A. Bates

Frederic A. Bates

Dec 11, 2013

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Vesta Dolores 'Dee' (George) Stansberry

Vesta Dolores 'Dee' (George) Stansberry

Dec 10, 2013

Vesta Dolores (George) Stansberry, affectionately known as “Dee”, was born in the country town of Hoopston, IL, on August 23, 1930. As a young adult, Dee attended secretarial school before marrying the love of her life, Meyer I. Stansberry, Jr. on September 9, 1951. Meyer’s career as a Major in the Air Force moved their family to several national...