Gerda May Bell

Gerda May Bell

Feb 27, 2013

Gerda May Bell (Jurdie May) was born on the 9th day of October in 1936 in Peach Creek, West Virginia to the union of the late George Gilliam and Alma Turner. She departed this life on February 27,2013 at Ohio State University East Hospital. Gerda was preceded in death by her parents, George Gilliam and Alma Turner; sister, Dorothy...

Jimmy Jeffrey Lawson

Jimmy Jeffrey Lawson

Feb 27, 2013

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Hedy L. Jones

Hedy L. Jones

Feb 26, 2013

Hedy Louise Jones was born on June 4, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Penelope Ranelin Ford Kent and Sevonte Ford. She departed this life on Monday, February 25, 2013 at Whitehall Manor. She was proceded in death by her parents, Penelope Kent and William H. Kent; her aunt, Frances M. Bowman; uncle, Myron Ranelin, Jr.; best friend,...

Mildred Lucille Moss

Mildred Lucille Moss

Feb 26, 2013

Mildred “Millie” Lucille Moss, 82, went to be with the Lord at the Wexner Heritage Village on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Born in Russell County, Virginia to the late Florence and Willard Williams. Preceded by step father Thomas Worth; infant son Michael, and Curtis Moss; brothers Raymond, Robert Joe and Harry Lee. At an early age, Mildred joined Shiloh...

Millidge Woods Jr

Millidge Woods Jr

Feb 26, 2013

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Pedro Celestino Rodriguez-Deana

Pedro Celestino Rodriguez-Deana

Feb 22, 2013

Pedro C. Rodriguez-Deana was born May 30, 1927 to Isabel Deana and Jose Rodriguez in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. As a young man, Pedro joined the United States Army, proudly serving as a Technical Sergeant with the 65th Infantry during the Korean Conflict. Among his many commendations and decorations were the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Korean Service Medal...

Virginia Lee Colson

Virginia Lee Colson

Feb 22, 2013

Virginia Lee Colson, born on September 4, 1910 was called from labor to reward at Summit’s Trace Nursing Facility on February 22, 2013. Preceded in death by her sons Leroy Parker, Donald (Irene) Colson and Robert Colson, Sr.; daughters Alvetta Cheatham and Lorraine (Neal) Reid. Left to cherish her memory, daughters, Juanita (Daniel) Travis, Florence (Crosby) Christian and a...

Allison Charlene Lyles

Allison Charlene Lyles

Feb 21, 2013

Allison Charlene Lyles born June 3, 1965, was called home on Thursday evening, February 21, 2013, surrounded by the peace of God. Allison’s commitment to God began at an early age. and there is no question that she is singing the highest praises to God! Allison graduated from Grove City High School in 1983 where she was part of...

Mildred H. (Owens) Smithers

Mildred H. (Owens) Smithers

Feb 21, 2013

Mildred Helen (Owens) Smithers was born on July 15, 1919 to Ralph and Lucille (Goins) Owens. The family lived in the small coal mining community of Redfield, Ohio. Mildred was the fourth of eleven children. As a child, Mildred's family moved around in the areas of the coalfields of Perry and Morgan Counties, eventually settling in Rendville, Ohio. In...

Odrenda M. 'Drinky' (Bridges) Bridges-Frazier

Odrenda M. 'Drinky' (Bridges) Bridges-Frazier

Feb 20, 2013

Odrenda M. “Drinky” (Bridges) Frazier, 71, was born June 23, 1941 in Columbus Ohio. She entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. She attended West High school and grew up in the Hilltop area. She was a lifetime member of Sigsbee Avenue Church of God. She retired from The Ohio State University, where she worked for many...

Willa Mae (Harris) Cochran

Willa Mae (Harris) Cochran

Feb 20, 2013

Willa Mae Cochran, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Willa was a faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for 37 years. She retired from the State of Ohio, Welfare Department after 10 years of service. Predeceased by husband, Clarence Cochran; son, Steven Wayne Cochran; parents, Clarence and Leila Harris; sisters, Anna...

Linda Louise Pittman

Linda Louise Pittman

Feb 20, 2013

Linda L. Pittman was born on January 8, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio. At the age of 70, she was called Home Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at OSU Medical Center. She was employed at Riverside, Life Care and co-owner, along side of her husband, Jimmie, at Pittman’s Bakery for many years. She was also raised in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church....

Harriet Denise Johnson

Harriet Denise Johnson

Feb 19, 2013

HARRIET ‘NECY’ JOHNSON was born to James Bain and Virginia Johnson on March 29, 1952. She departed this life on Tuesday February 19, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Necy was a product of Columbus City Schools and graduated from Columbus East High School. She worked at Columbus Area Mental Health, Inc. for 13 years. Necy was a dedicated employee...

Denise Williams

Denise Williams

Feb 18, 2013

Denise “Neet” Williams left this life and entered into peaceful rest in the arms of the Lord on Monday, February 18, 2013, at the age of 44. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on January 14, 1969, Denise was a daughter of Arvell and Mary Williams. Denise attended Columbus Public Schools and was a 1987 graduate of Beechcroft High School. She...

Barbara Ann Lee

Barbara Ann Lee

Feb 18, 2013

Barbara Ann Lee, 58, passed on February 18, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Willie and Elma Lee; sister, Gloria; brother, Willie and son, Christopher. Survived by children, Chyquita, Latosha, Felicia, Cleveland, Calvin, Santavia, Quinton, Markita, Dominic and Niteesha Lee; sisters, Elma, Clarice, LeAndrea; brothers, Angelo (Tonya), Christopher; brother-in-law, Lowell Latham; 21 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; special love, Cleveland...

Antionette Aleen (Cocroft) Walker

Antionette Aleen (Cocroft) Walker

Feb 16, 2013

On behalf of the family, we have established this virtual Book of Memories honoring the life of First Lady/Prophetess Antionette A. Walker. This site will be updated with more complete obituary information as it becomes available. While visiting her page, please feel free to express your condolences by lighting a virtual memorial candle, leaving words of encouragement, or by...

Thomas Matthew Simmons

Thomas Matthew Simmons

Feb 15, 2013

Thomas M. Simmons, age 84, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Isabelle Ridgway Care Center. Thomas was born in Beaver, Ohio on April 9, 1928 to the late Anderson and Ocie Harris-Simmons. He worked in Columbus for over forty years as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his wife Marion...

Everett Edward Scott

Everett Edward Scott

Feb 15, 2013

Everett Edward Scott, age 86, went home to the Lord Friday, February 15, 2013 at Ohio State University Hospital East. Born May 27, 1926 in Loredo, WV, he was a former 50 year resident of Seattle, WA, and had resided in Columbus for the past 20 months, under the care of his brother. Everett was a retired U.S. Navy...

Stanley Drayton Sr

Stanley Drayton Sr

Feb 15, 2013

Stanley Anthony Drayton, Sr., age 67, went home to the Lord Friday, February 15, 2013 at his home, with his family at his side. He was born to the late Jasper Drayton, Jr. and Laura (Drayton) Jones on August 3, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio. The youngest of three siblings, Stanley was educated in Cleveland Public School system graduating from...

James Norman Knight

James Norman Knight

Feb 14, 2013

James Norman Knight, 77, United States Marine Core Veteran went home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2013 at the Ohio State University Hospital East in Columbus Ohio. James born May 3, 1935 is preceded in death by father; Norman Knight and mother; Norma Banks Knight; aunt; Edna “Muffa” Griffin and great aunt; Vivian “BeBe” McCoy. He...