Obituaries

Bleaker (Allen) Robinson

Bleaker (Allen) Robinson

Apr 16, 2013

Bleaker A. Robinson, age 95, wife of the late Wesley Robinson, went from labor to reward on Tuesday, April 16 at Mt. Carmel East Medical Center. Born September 27, 1917 in Marietta, GA, she leaves to mourn her passing 4 children, Samuel and John Robinson, Helena Mobley, and JoAnn Gleaves; and many other relatives and friends.

Acairia Cre'Shae La'Nae Watkins

Acairia Cre'Shae La'Nae Watkins

Apr 14, 2013

Acairia Cre'Shae La'Nae Watkins was born November 15, 1996 in Lima, Ohio. She attended Columbus Alternative High School, where she was an honor roll student and played viola in the orchestra. She was on her way to becoming an early high school graduate and had been accepted to attend DeVry University, where she was awarded a scholarship to study...

Lela Rayford

Lela Rayford

Apr 14, 2013

Mother Lela Rayford was born July 5, 1919 in Kosciusko, Mississippi to the late Zack and Mattie Ashford. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 14, 2013. She united in holy matrimony to late John W. Rayford on September 18, II 1937, and to this union three children were born. Not only did...

Rufus James Sullivan

Rufus James Sullivan

Apr 13, 2013

Rufus James Sullivan was born the seventh of thirteen children on June 11, 1957. His parents were Robert Lee Sullivan and Emma Jane Sullivan. He spent his early years with the family in the Windsor Terrace Community and later moved with the family to the Brentnell Community. He attended Mifflin High School where he excelled academically and graduated in...

Carolyn Blanche (Bell) Pruitt

Carolyn Blanche (Bell) Pruitt

Apr 11, 2013

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Clarence Irvan Goines

Clarence Irvan Goines

Apr 11, 2013

Clarence Irvin Goines was born on March 6, 1957 to Edward and Mary (Goines) Tartt in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life on Thursday, April 11, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Goines; brother, Edward Goines Jr., Larry Goines; uncles, Sam Parnell, BJ Warren, Ocie Howze; and grandparents, Elder John and Eula Mae Howze. He...

Glenda L. Green

Glenda L. Green

Apr 11, 2013

Glenda L. Green; Sunrise April 1, 1939; Sunset April 12, 2013. Preceeded in death by her parents, Fred D. and Bluette Richardson; brothers, Earl and Fred M. Richardson; grandson, Ghermann Collier; and niece, Angela White. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Victor Anderson (Renee), Brian (Vernace) Anderson, Janera Anderson (Ernest), Fredricka (Arthur) Brown, Theresa Anderson (Terry), Kristy...

Charles Duwayne 'Buddy' Wood

Charles Duwayne 'Buddy' Wood

Apr 9, 2013

Charles Duwayne Wood was born August 6, 1940 to Charles Edison Wood and Florida Hester Wood in Columbus, Ohio. He was more affectionately known as “Buddy” by most, if not all, of his loved ones, neighbors, and friends. Buddy was a 1960 graduate of Dublin High School, where he was an award winning athlete who participated on the football,...

Robert Richberg Sr

Robert Richberg Sr

Apr 7, 2013

Robert Richberg, Sr., age 87 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2013. He was a member of Jordan Bible Church. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He had many hours of volunteer service for “Meals on Wheels” and served as the coordinator for Tuesday Bible Study Group at Jaycee Arms Apartment,...

William James 'Willie' Anderson

William James 'Willie' Anderson

Apr 7, 2013

William James “Willie” Anderson of Columbus, OH, died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Wexner Heritage Village in Columbus at the age of 81. Willie is preceded in death by his parents William and Lucy Anderson, his sister Lillian Smiley and brother Roy Anderson, Sr. and his cherished wife of 48 years, Adele Anderson. Willie is survived by five children,...

Clarence Edward Hordge

Clarence Edward Hordge

Apr 6, 2013

Clarence Edward Hordge was born on June 21, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to Clarence Reavling and Kathleen Hordge. He went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 06, 2013. He attended Linden McKinley High School. At age 18, he enlisted and served 12 years in the U.S. Navy, where he received his GED. After leaving the Navy, Clarence worked...

Lance Markies Glenn

Lance Markies Glenn

Apr 5, 2013

Lance Markies Glenn was born on February 11, 1984 and departed this earthly life on April 5, 2013. He was a laid back person, who was taken too soon. He was at a point in his life where he wanted to change and become a better man and father. Although he left us suddenly, his spirit will always be...

Ellenstine Hampton

Ellenstine Hampton

Apr 5, 2013

Ellenstine Hampton was born September 2, 1932 to Blucker Crawley and Ruth Denson in Cincinnati, Ohio. On Friday, April 5, 2013, an angel stopped by Grant Hospital to take her home to be with the Lord. She spent her early years between Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio, and attended South High School. While living in Cincinnati, she met Clarence Brookins....

Ada Elizabeth 'Bettye' (Sligh) Stevenson

Ada Elizabeth 'Bettye' (Sligh) Stevenson

Apr 4, 2013

Ada Elizabeth Bettye Sligh Stevenson, Sept. 25, 1942 – April 4, 2013. Age 70. Born in Asheville, NC to Gilbert Sr. and Mary Sligh. Formerly married to Claude Stevenson, Jr. A graduate of Capital University. She was a life-long educator working for Child Development Council of Franklin County Head Start and Columbus City Schools (Latchkey). Committed to enriching children’s...

Carl Albert Foster

Carl Albert Foster

Apr 3, 2013

Carl Albert Foster was born April 4, 1946 to Albert Foster and Mildred Viola Brown Foster in Columbus, Ohio. He was educated in the Columbus Public School System as worked as a laborer for many years with various State of Ohio agencies. Carl passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus,...

Floyd Dobbins Jr

Floyd Dobbins Jr

Apr 3, 2013

Floyd Dobbins, Jr. was born February 15, 1939 in Moundville, Alabama, where he is fondly remembered by the nickname Sonny. A longtime resident of Columbus, Ohio, Floyd passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the Echo Manor Healthcare Center of Pickerington. Floyd served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. Prior to his retirement from the...

Bettie Camille Watkins

Bettie Camille Watkins

Apr 1, 2013

Bettie Shields Watkins, age 91, died Monday, April 1, 2013, in Columbus, OH. The wife of Harry Watkins, Jr.; she was born November 17, 1921 in Manchester, OH, the first of two children born to Thomas and Gertrude Woods Shields. Bettie loved learning and reading, a passion that continued throughout her life and was revealed through her love for...

Betty Jane 'Bj' (Holloway) Anderson

Betty Jane 'Bj' (Holloway) Anderson

Apr 1, 2013

Betty Jane Anderson, age 70, went home to the Lord Monday, April 1, 2013. Predeceased by parents, Sophronia and Claude Holloway; and brother, Clarence Holloway. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Henry Anderson, Jr.; children, Bertha (Glenn) Hicks, Johnny (Rena) Anderson, Albert (Bridgett) Anderson, Michael (Kina) Anderson, Lolita (Tracy) Moffitt, Latosha Anderson; stepson, Levi Carlton, Sr.; stepdaughter,...

Annie Ruth Jones

Annie Ruth Jones

Apr 1, 2013

Annie R. Jones, age 82, passed away Monday, April 1, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, George W. Jones, son, Curtis S. Jones, mother Mary P. Walker, and stepfather Ben D. Walker. Survived by sons, Robert T. Hill, Sr. and Louis K. (Michelle) Jones; grandchildren, Cornelius Scott, Jerisse and Sterling Jones, Robert Jr., and Christopher Hill; and a host...

James Franklin Hord

James Franklin Hord

Apr 1, 2013

James Franklin Hord, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, age 71, passed away Monday, April 1, 2013 at Wexner Medical Center. He retired from Columbus City Schools and was a Veteran U.S. Army (Vietnam). James was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Addie Hord; daughter, Jennifer Hord; and sister, Ann Lee. His is survived by loving...