Obituaries
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...
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...
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