Obituaries
Florence Lee Foreman
Jun 13, 2013
Florence Lee Foreman was born on September 19, 1933, in Talladega, Alabama, to Titus Foreman and Inez Easley Foreman. When Florence was a young girl, her mother passed away and her father later remarried Velma L. Turner. Together, they raised Florence and her sisters. Florence was educated in the Talladega County School System and her aspirations were to become...
Barbara Frances Files
Jun 10, 2013
Barbara Francis Files, “Big Grandma from Southfield”, was born in Birmingham, AL. on June 8, 1922 the union of Oscar and Anna Waters. Barbara retired from Rhodes Office Tower with the State of Ohio. She departed this life on June 10, 2013. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Anna Waters, daughter, Shirley Dockery, grandson, Clay...
Darlene Mondell Smith
Jun 9, 2013
Darlene M. Smith, age 69, went home to the Lord Sunday, June 9, 2013 at St. Ann's Medical Center, Westerville, OH. She was predeceased by her parents, James R. and Thenia Mae Smith; brothers, Andrew and Robert Donaldson, and James E. Smith, Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Paula M. (Tony) Williams, and Nicole J. Smith;...
Ethel C. (Mims) Taylor
Jun 8, 2013
Ethel C. (Mims) Taylor, 84, was born June 7, 1929. She received a call from God to leave her earthly home and be at rest early Saturday, June 8, 2013. Ethel was a retired membership director of COSI. She was preceded in death by her parents Lillian and John Rose; husband, Samuel Taylor, Sr.; former husband, Robert Mims, Sr.;...
Dorothy Mae 'Dottie' (Daniels) Joseph
Jun 8, 2013
Dorothy Mae (Daniels) Joseph went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dorothy was a “Class of 1951” graduate of Xavier University in New Orleans, where she also met her husband of 40 years, Stephen Joseph. A resident of Columbus for the past 60...
Carrie Irene Stowers
Jun 8, 2013
Carrie I. Stowers, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 8, 2013 surrounded by her family. Carrie was born August 16, 1923 in Covington, TN. She was predeceased by her parents, Andy and Georgia Johnson; husband L.C. Stowers; son, Strenther (Steve) Stowers; granddaughter, Margaret Stowers; great-grandson, Keith Jones; five brothers and three sisters. She...
Dorothea Mae 'Doe' Matthews
Jun 8, 2013
Ms. Dorothea Mae Matthews was born to William and Ada Belle Matthews in Columbus, Ohio on May 6, 1941. Dorothea worked for many years as a nursing assistant and was a long time member of Macedonia Baptist Church until her health began to fail. “Doe” or “Aunt Doe”, as she was affectionately called by her family and close friends,...
Sheila O. Hitchcock
Jun 6, 2013
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Patricia Ann Patterson
Jun 6, 2013
Patricia Ann Patterson passed away on June 6, 2013. The best mother any child could have, she is survived by her children, Deborah L. Davis, Kim L. Reid, Bruce L. Patterson (Huanna); six grandchildren, Kevin Davis, Aaron Reid, Jordyn Patterson, Bryce Patterson, Brenn Patterson and Sean Gouch; three great grandchildren, Kennedy, Ma'kenzie and Zoe Reid. The family would like...
Ralph Mullins Sr
Jun 5, 2013
Ralph Mullins, Sr., age 74, born October 11, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Ralph proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, worked 20 years at Ohio Malleable and retired from Core Materials Corporation. He will be remembered for being a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother,...
Levi Maxwell Sr
Jun 5, 2013
Levi Maxwell, Sr., age 58, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the Kobacker House. Formerly of Greenville, MS, where he attended Grace Temple Pentecostal Church. Predeceased by wife Mary Stewart-Maxwell, daughter Shaundra Howard-Jones, parents James and Marybell Maxwell, and brother Kenny Earl Maxwell. Survived by daughters, Kimberly, Charlotte, Harriett, and Adriana; sons, Levi Jr., Kenneth, and Derrick; 21...
Carrie Louise Rhetta
Jun 4, 2013
Carrie L. Rhetta, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Retired from Columbus Developmental Center. Preceded in death by Sr. Master Sergeant Clarence Rhetta; mother, Arizona Chapman. Survived by daughter, Clarice L. (Maurcie A. Davie) Rhetta and Mr. Henry.
Anthony Blair Jackson
Jun 4, 2013
Anthony Blair Jackson, age 22, of Columbus, went home to the Lord Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Ross Heart Hospital, from complications of juvenile diabetes. He was born in Columbus on August 30, 1991. An excellent student and athlete, Anthony attended Columbus City Schools for his elementary education, and graduated from The Wellington...
Meyer Stansberry Ii
Jun 3, 2013
Meyer Isador Stansberry, II, was born September 16, 1928 in Franklin (St. Mary's Parrish), Louisiana to Meyer Isador Stansberry and Lucy Mae Robinson Stansberry. After completing his primary education, Meyer matriculated to Dillard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Theater. He later enrolled at Central Michigan University, where he completed a Master of...
Alfreda Catherine Melvin
Jun 2, 2013
Alfreda Catherine Melvin, 72, most commonly known as “Freda” and “Ma”, was born to David and Evelyn Dixon. She loved and served Jesus, her family and loved ones. She was a loving wife and mother. She departed after her grandfather and grandmother, father and mother (David Evelyn Dixon); sons, Clifford Clark and David Dixon; grandson Michael Dixon. She leaves...
Paul Duffey Jr
Jun 2, 2013
Paul Maynard Jr., 70, devoted father, grandfather, companion and avid golfer passed unexpectedly on Sunday, June 2, 2013. He was born in Washington, D.C. in 1943, son of Paul Duffey, Sr. and Ruby Doyle Garrison preceded him in death. Paul is survived by devoted former wives, Regina Duffey and Paulette Duffey; children, Richmond (Shannon) Duffey and Lisa (Adam) Viney;...
Marguerite Jane (Wallace) James
May 27, 2013
Marguerite J. James, age 96, born January 12, 1917 in Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013 at her Columbus residence. A graduate of Bradley College (Peoria, Illinois) and a World War II Army Veteran, Marguerite had been a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church since 1962 and retired from The Ohio State University after 21 years...
Georgia Mae Smith
May 26, 2013
Georgia (Mann, Gibbs) Smith, Sunrise April 13, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan; Sunset May 26, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio. A “Proud Wolverine”. Passed peacefully into eternity surrounded by family and friends. Faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church and a dedicated employee of The Ohio State University until retirement. Preceded in death by husband, R.J. Smith; children, Regina M. Gibbs, George...
Sarah Neal (Hinds) Draper
May 25, 2013
Sarah N. Draper, age 80, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Arbors East. Predeceased by husband, Andrew N. Draper, Sr., son Verbie Draper, parents, William and Sarah Hinds, brothers, James, Joseph, and Audro Hinds, and sister, “Sis”. Survived by children, Andrew N. Draper, Jr., Dorris (Wayne) Jenkins, Deborah (Ron) Coleman, Vanessa Tanner, and Erick Draper; grandchildren, Felicia (Gary)...
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