Obituaries

Gerald 'Jerry' Nowell

Gerald 'Jerry' Nowell

Dec 9, 2013

Gerald Nowell was born January 31, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio. He was the third son to Lionel Sr. and Alberta (Smith) Nowell. He was a graduate of East High School after an outstanding athletic career earning honors in Football, Basketball and Track. He earned an athletic scholarship in Football and graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a...

Hurdie Christopher Billingslea

Hurdie Christopher Billingslea

Dec 8, 2013

Hurdie Christopher Chris Billingslea, age 51, transitioned home to be with the Lord on the morning of Sunday, December 8, 2013. He was a long time and valued member of New Beginnings Non-denominational Church, where he served as a large contributor to the music ministry. A 1980 graduate of Northland High School, he spent 34 years employed by the...

William Lacey Jr

William Lacey Jr

Dec 7, 2013

Early on a Saturday morning, God called William Lacey's name and with joyful anticipation, he heeded the call of the Master and went home to be with God. William Robert Lacey Jr. was born on September 21, 1949 to Frances Johnson Lacey and William R. Lacey Sr. Born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia, he attended public schools and...

James Edward Anthony

James Edward Anthony

Dec 7, 2013

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Lonnie Mae 'Betty' (Humphrey) Patterson

Lonnie Mae 'Betty' (Humphrey) Patterson

Dec 5, 2013

Lonnie Mae (Humphrey) Patterson, 86, affectionately known as “Betty”, passed away unexpectedly December 5, 2013. Born March 16, 1927 in Columbus, OH, she attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from East High School. She dedicated her life to Christ at an early age and was a long standing member of St. Philip Lutheran Church. She retired from Ohio Bell...

Sherman Todd James

Sherman Todd James

Dec 4, 2013

Sherman Todd James was born June 7, 1979 in Columbus and was adopted by Arthur and Jeanette James a few months later. Sherman graduated from Walnut Ridge H.S. He enjoyed racing and building model cars in his spare time. He worked part time for the State of Ohio and when that assignment ended, he did work for the Convention...

Olla Bell Earley

Olla Bell Earley

Dec 2, 2013

Olla Bell Kendrick-Earley was born December 30, 1917 in Warren County, Georgia. She was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Columbus, Ohio, and a retired employee of the State of Ohio. On Monday, December 2, 2013, at the age of 95, Olla quietly departed this life while at the Isabelle Ridgway Care Center in Columbus. She was...

Marcella Iola Berry

Marcella Iola Berry

Dec 2, 2013

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Edward B. Mayo

Edward B. Mayo

Dec 1, 2013

Edward (“Eddy”) Mayo began his earthly journey March 24, 1934, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born to the late Phillip and Marie Mayo. Eddy graduated from Central High School in Columbus, Ohio in 1952 where he was a star football player. At the age of 17, Eddie began a 39 year career with the City of Columbus, Sanitation Department....

Elizabeth Harrell

Elizabeth Harrell

Nov 30, 2013

Elizabeth Harrell, age 86 of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully at the Rehabilitation and Health Care Center of Gahanna Saturday, November 30, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Mary Sanders and Joseph Henry Tabb Sr. on March 16, 1927 in Birmingham, Alabama and received her education from Parker High School. On July 31, 1952, Elizabeth...

Lewis Garnett Bibb

Lewis Garnett Bibb

Nov 28, 2013

Lewis G. Bibb, 93, of Pickerington, OH, passed away on Thursday, November 28 at Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, OH after a brief illness. He was born November 9, 1920 to the late Julian and Lucille Bibb of Louise, VA. Lewis was educated in the Fayette County School system in WV and was a graduate of DuBois High School,...

Cerena L. Noble-Mackey

Cerena L. Noble-Mackey

Nov 26, 2013

Cerena Lora Noble-Mackey was born on May 14, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to William Noble and Wyeamus Estella (Noble) Webster. She retired from the State of Ohio Board of Education with 36 years of service. Cerena went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Grant Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Jacqueline Lorraine 'Jackie' (Denham) Littlefield

Jacqueline Lorraine 'Jackie' (Denham) Littlefield

Nov 26, 2013

Jacqueline (Jackie) Lorraine Denham-Littlefield was born to Mabel and John Denham Sr., in Anawalt, West Virginia, on November 28, 1947. She departed this life suddenly on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Her husband, Willard E. Littlefield, mother Mabel Denham, father John Denham, Sr., and brother Alvin Valentine preceded Jacqueline in death. In 1961, as a teenager, Jackie moved to Columbus,...

George Palmer Iii

George Palmer Iii

Nov 25, 2013

George William “Porgie” Palmer III departed this life suddenly on Monday November 25, 2013 at the age of 63. George was born December 31, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to George and Ozie Palmer. He graduated from Mohawk High School class of 1969.  George retired after 30 years of service from Delphi, and was a member of New Birth Christian...

Jonathan Leroy 'Jay' Milton

Jonathan Leroy 'Jay' Milton

Nov 22, 2013

Jonathan L. Jay Milton, 23, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. A graduate of Groveport Madison High School. Preceded in death by grandfather, Donald Wooden, and uncle Eugene Milton. Survived by daughter, Amari Walker; mother, Shawtay Milton; father, John Wooden; brother, Kevin Milton; sisters, Searra Woods, Shawtay Milton and Lacheia Milton; grandparents, Sharron...

Shaun Lamont Fullen

Shaun Lamont Fullen

Nov 21, 2013

Shaun Lamont Fullen, age 38, departed this life unexpectedly Thursday, November 21, 2013. Born August 25, 1975, in Columbus, OH, he is a graduate of Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School. Shaun served in the United States Marine Corps, and worked in the field of private security until health challenges caused an early retirement. He was predeceased by...

Betty Arlene Davis

Betty Arlene Davis

Nov 21, 2013

Betty Arlene Davis, 76, slipped peacefully from this life on Thursday, November 21, 2013 in the comfort of her home. Betty had been a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She retired from The Ohio Dept. of Transportation after 40 years of service. Betty had an amazing smile and was loved by so many. She was a devoted wife,...

Rev. Jack Edmond Watkins

Rev. Jack Edmond Watkins

Nov 20, 2013

Rev. Jack Edmond Watkins, age 92, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Born January 9, 1921 to Henry Watkins and Tillie Garrett in Columbus, OH., Rev. Watkins was a graduate of the Capital University Methodist Theological Seminary, and the founder and Pastor Emeritus of Mt. Gerizim Missionary Baptist Church. He also served in CCC...

Kelvin Lorenzo Smith

Kelvin Lorenzo Smith

Nov 19, 2013

Kelvin Lorenzo Smith went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 19, 2013 at 9:13 p.m. Kelvin was born August 3, 1952 in Toledo Ohio to The Late Mrs. Dollie Holman. He was a graduate of Columbus East High School- Home of the EHS Tigers where he played in the marching band and played on the baseball...

Ronald Johnson Sr

Ronald Johnson Sr

Nov 19, 2013

Ronald Dirk Johnson Sr. passed away on November 19, 2013, he was 49 years old. Dirk was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio; however, he also lived for a while as a young adult in Phoenix, Arizona. Dirk was very proud of his children, Nicole (24), Ron Jr. (21), Cory (20) and Laila (10). Dirk highly emphasized the importance...