Obituaries

Mary Beatrice Stephens

Mary Beatrice Stephens

Nov 19, 2013

Mary Beatrice Stephens, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Forest Hills Center. She was born on March 30, 1925 to Oscar and Lucille Turner in Springfield, Ohio, the only child born of this union. She was raised by her grandmother, Charlie Mae Huff, in Columbus, Ohio. At age 16, she married Bennie Stephens. Unfortunately, she...

India Leigh Hairston

India Leigh Hairston

Nov 19, 2013

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Raymond Randolph Redman

Raymond Randolph Redman

Nov 17, 2013

Raymond Randolph Redman, age 93 passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013. He was preceded in death by parents Milton and Pauline Redman, brothers George and Clarence Redman of Paw Paw , and William (Rita) Redman of Keyser West Virginia. He is survived by his sister, Edna Fisher of Columbus Ohio and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews...

Alice Louise Gulliford

Alice Louise Gulliford

Nov 16, 2013

Alice Gulliford, age 86, went home to the Lord Saturday, November 16, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Roger Gulliford, and many nieces and nephews.

Steven William 'Chris' Harrat

Steven William 'Chris' Harrat

Nov 15, 2013

Stevie was born on March 10, 1956 in Columbus Ohio. He was the last of three children born to Ethelyn and William Harrat. He was born with a congenital heart defect. He made front page news when, at eighteen months old, he was the youngest child to have open heart surgery at (Nationwide) Children's Hospital in 1958. Having no...

Larry James 'Mountain' Gibbs

Larry James 'Mountain' Gibbs

Nov 14, 2013

Larry James Mountain Gibbs, age 68, was born in Washington, KY on November 7, 1945. He went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 14, 2013. Larry served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in March 1968. He was employed by T.I.C.O., and was united in marriage to Marie Florence Nallie on December 31, 1987....

Leroy Starks

Leroy Starks

Nov 13, 2013

Leroy Starks, was born on November 29, 1960 in Youngstown, Ohio. He passed away on November 13, 2013 in Columbus, OH. He attended Rayens High School in Youngstown and he was employed at JD United Foods, in Youngstown and at Dick Mashetters in Columbus, OH. On March 25, 2009, he married Sharilille (Lilly) Thomas, in Youngstown. He was a...

James Frank Nelson

James Frank Nelson

Nov 13, 2013

James Frank Nelson was born to the late Robert and Annie Nelson on April 11, 1921 in Shubuta, Mississippi. He was the youngest of four siblings. Frank grew up in the rural area of Shubuta as most children did in the early 1920s’ helping farm the land for the family bread and butter. Although his education was limited, his...

Barbara Jean Andrews

Barbara Jean Andrews

Nov 13, 2013

Barbara Jean Andrews, the first of five siblings, was born May 21, 1946 to the late Nathaniel and Nancy Alexander of Jacksonville Florida. But on the eve of November 13, 2013, God called Barbara Jean Andrews away from her sickness, sorry and pain to a place of eternal rest. Barbara and her daughter, Terri, were very close. They talked...

Hugenia Leahr 'Jeanne' Bowen

Hugenia Leahr 'Jeanne' Bowen

Nov 11, 2013

Hugenia “Jeanne” Leahr Bowen died peacefully at her home with her family by her side in Columbus, Ohio on November 11, 2013. Jeanne was born on August 15, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended the Cincinnati Public Schools, Walnut Hills High School, and the University of Cincinnati. She was confirmed at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Cincinnati. She moved...

John A. Rhea

John A. Rhea

Nov 11, 2013

John A. Rhea, affectionately known as “Johnny Dollar”, was born September 12, 1943 and he departed this life on Monday, November 11, 2013 quietly at his residence. John was a lover of family, fun and life! He was a hard worker and a good steward as he retired from Riverside Methodist Hospital after 38 years of service. He lived...

Charles R. Greene

Charles R. Greene

Nov 10, 2013

Mr. Charles Raymond Greene was born to the union of Stanley Greene and Grace Lowe September 22, 1927. He was received in the arms of his heavenly father November 10, 2013. Charles served in the United States Army from 1946-1949 and was Honorably discharged. He was joined in marriage to Madelyn Pippins, and they were married for 59 years....

Linwood Grady Jr

Linwood Grady Jr

Nov 8, 2013

Linwood Cortez Grady Jr. was born on October 1, 1935 to Eunice and Linwood Grady in Columbus, Ohio. On Friday November 8, 2013 he departed this life at Mt Carmel West hospital in Columbus, OH. Linwood attended 12th Avenue Baptist Church at an early age. He graduated from Linden McKinley High School. Linwood served in the United States Air...

John Allen 'Big ' White

John Allen 'Big ' White

Nov 6, 2013

John A. “Big John” White, age 51, Sunrise June 10, 1962 – Sunset November 6, 2013. Predeceased by father George Harris and grandmother Ruth Love. Survived by mother Hannah Harris; biological father James (Addie) White; brother Jimmie (Laurie) White; special relatives, Naomi and Kim Allen, Neil and Les Wright, James Harris, and Daydren Cumberlander; special friend Lawrence Moore; and...

Jack Mcdaniel Sr

Jack Mcdaniel Sr

Nov 6, 2013

Jack J. McDaniel, age 75, born June 5, 1938 in Gilliam, WV, passed away November 6, 2013 at St. Ann’s Hospital. Retired from Hostess Bakery with over 20 years of dedicated service. A Deacon of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church where he was a lead singer in the Men’s Chorus, he also attended Metropolitan Baptist Church and (Brentnell) Church of...

Lazerne Moore

Lazerne Moore

Nov 5, 2013

Lazerne Moore, age 51, passed from this life Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Born August 17, 1962 in Louisville, KY, he was predeceased by his mother, Queen Ester Moore; brother, Caudill Henderson; and sisters, Vanessa Cortrell and Karen Moore. He leaves to cherish his memory his father, Clarence Gray; sons, Lazell, LaShawn, and LaDonte; brothers, Laymon (Elfay), Terry, Derrick, Todd,...

Doris Ilene Jenkins

Doris Ilene Jenkins

Nov 3, 2013

Doris I. Jenkins, born March 25, 1950, Columbus, Ohio. Died peacefully surrounded by family at Zusman Hospice on Sunday November 3, 2013 after a lengthy illness. She was born to the late Charles and Katie Anderson on March 25, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of Eastmoor High School and Hocking College. Doris was a RN for...

George Spotts Sr

George Spotts Sr

Nov 3, 2013

George Samuel Spotts, Sr. Sunrise September 1, 1933, in Charleston, WV; Sunset Sunday, November 3, 2013, in Columbus, OH. Retiree from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus City Schools, and Riverside Methodist Hospital. Predeceased by mother, Eleanor Scott; grandmother, Christine Scott; uncle, Richard Walker; aunt, Edith Walker; wife, Emma Logan Spotts; and mother of his children, Jacqueline Kelley Spotts. He leaves...

Roberta Gene Williams

Roberta Gene Williams

Oct 31, 2013

Roberta G. Williams, completed her journey on earth Thursday, October 31, 2013. Born April 16, 1931, she was a very special woman, and a retiree from the State of Ohio. Roberta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, and was a lifetime member of the African Violet Society. Predeceased by her parents, Simon and Helen J....

Harold Palmer Sr

Harold Palmer Sr

Oct 31, 2013

Harold A. Palmer Sr was born August 25, 1930 to James and Lena Palmer in Cleveland Ohio. He is the middle child of six siblings. At the age of 16 Harold met his future bride Roseanna Rice who was 15 years old at the time. And after a lengthy courtship Harold and Roseanna were married on April 30, 1949....