Obituaries

Connell Norwood Pearce

Connell Norwood Pearce

Mar 3, 2013

Connell Norwood Pearce was born May 9, 1939 in Winston Salem, North Carolina, to the late James and Lottie Pearce. He was a resident of Columbus, Ohio for the past 69 years. Connell was employed with Timkens Industry for 26 years. Connell departed this life May 3, 2013 at The Ohio State University Hospital, East. He was preceded in...

Joe L. White

Joe L. White

Mar 3, 2013

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Dorothy Evelyn (Bland) Minnis

Dorothy Evelyn (Bland) Minnis

Mar 2, 2013

Dorothy Evelyn Bland Minnis was born in Columbus, Ohio, on September 2, 1921. She was the youngest of three children born to Claudia Harper Bland and Henry C. Bland, Sr. She married Louis T. Minnis, Sr., of Nashville, Tennessee, on September 17, 1949. Dorothy attended Mt. Vernon Elementary and Champion Junior High Schools in the Columbus Public School District,...

Irene Ruby Harrison

Irene Ruby Harrison

Mar 1, 2013

Irene Ruby Harrison was born on August 24, 1931 and departed this life at the age of 81 on Friday, March 1, 2013. She was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee and then relocated to Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Harrison; parents, Anderson and Annie King; grandson, Dameon Marshall; sisters, Sara Pauline and Mildred King,...

Margaret Helen 'Marge' (Mitchell) Walker

Margaret Helen 'Marge' (Mitchell) Walker

Feb 27, 2013

Margaret Helen Walker, age 93, went home to the Lord Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Predeceased by her husbands, William E. Garnes and Clarence O. Walker; daughter, Sandra J. Curry; grandson, Shane C. Curry; parents, Lindsay and Helen Mitchell; brothers, Wendell, Lindsay, and Frank Mitchell; sisters, Martha Walker, Catherine Town, Dorothy E. Keaton. She leaves to cherish her memory her...

Eleanora Frances 'Miss Ellie' (Turney) Marshall

Eleanora Frances 'Miss Ellie' (Turney) Marshall

Feb 27, 2013

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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...