Obituaries

Cleo Patria Leftwich

Cleo Patria Leftwich

Dec 11, 2012

Cleo Patria Keys-Leftwich was born to Wells and Viola Keys on November 28, 1931 in Talcott, West Virginia, where she grew up with her other brothers and sisters. She attended elementary school and later went to Sterling High School in Talcott, West Virginia. She gave her life to Christ at a very early age. Her family later moved to...

Frances Epholia Jackson

Frances Epholia Jackson

Dec 11, 2012

Frances E. (White) Jackson, passed away on December 11, 2012. She leaves to cherish her loving husband of 45 years, Lemuel B. Jackson, Sr.; son, Lemuel B. (Contina) Jackson, Jr.; 8 grandchildren; 1 brother; 7 sisters and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Foster Arnold

Foster Arnold

Dec 10, 2012

FOSTER ARNOLD, son of the late Moses and Mary Arnold, was born on April 1, 1918 in Laurens County, South Carolina. He received his education at Chapman Grove High School in Belton, South Carolina. Foster moved to Ohio in 1936, working a variety of jobs. Inducted into the U.S. Army on September 22, 1941, Foster as honorably discharged in...

Gordon L. Dunson

Gordon L. Dunson

Dec 10, 2012

Pastor Gordon L. Dunson was born June 3, 1939 in Swickley, Pennsylvania. As a young man, Gordon enlisted as a serviceman in the United States Army and, after three years of active duty, he received his honorable discharge in 1957. He later retired from the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services where he was employed as a Compliance Representative. Gordon...

Ange'Nea Kairi Rosial Dejarnette

Ange'Nea Kairi Rosial Dejarnette

Dec 9, 2012

Angenea Kari Rosial Dejarnette was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 26, 1989 to Angenette Dejarnette and Jeffrey V. Bennett. She was employed by JP Morgan Chase Bank as a Customer Service Representative. At the age of 3 years old, Angenea was baptized at Clair United Methodist Church and was a faithful member for many years. Angenea loved the...

Mildred Louisa Terry

Mildred Louisa Terry

Dec 8, 2012

Mildred B Terry, age 91 departed this life on December 8, 2012. She was a member of the Hilltop United Methodist Church where she often played the organ until her illness. Mildred worked at the D.C.S.C. for many years before retiring. She was a founder and member of the Les Belle Femme Club. She was preceded in death by...

Alesha Deen (Thornton) Ghee

Alesha Deen (Thornton) Ghee

Dec 8, 2012

Alesha Deen Ghee, a loving mother, wife and friend, went to be with the angels on December 8, 2012 surrounded by her family at The Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, on December 24, 1966, to Claude and Sonya Thornton. Alesha's spirit blessed all that it touched, and she will be greatly missed...

Chester Dickerson Jr

Chester Dickerson Jr

Dec 7, 2012

Chester A. Dickerson Jr., age 81, passed away on December 7, 2012 at OSU Hospital. Born in Columbus, OH, he was a veteran of the United States Navy and a retiree from the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen F. Dickerson; father, Chester A. Dickerson Sr.; brother, David C. Dickerson Sr.; sister,...

Clara Patrice (Cecil) Browning

Clara Patrice (Cecil) Browning

Dec 7, 2012

Clara C. Browning, age 92, of Worthington, passed away December 7, 2012 in the Laurels of Norworth Nursing Home. She was born May 26, 1920 in Tazewell, VA, daughter of the late Henry Preston Cecil and Cosby Paris Cecil. Clara was the widow of the late Claude Browning. Clara, known to her family and friends as Sis, was also...

Allomaine (Scott) Bennett

Allomaine (Scott) Bennett

Dec 6, 2012

Allomaine Scott Bennett, age 103, born September 24, 1909 in Austin, OH, was called Home on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Sunrise of Bexley. She was a faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church and a former teacher in the Columbus City Schools. Preceded in death by husband Arthur Bennett, parents Clathan and Essie Scott, 5 brothers, William Glover, Oakley,...

Angelo Jerry James

Angelo Jerry James

Dec 3, 2012

Angelo Jerry James, age 51, passed from this earthly life Monday, December 3, 2012. He leaves to cherish his memory a son, Angelo Jabril James; siblings, Daisy James, Mary James, Nadine Goodin, Larry (Donna) James, Eclister (LoWanda) James, and Archie James, other family, and many friends.

Edna Evelyn (Tanksley) Rusher

Edna Evelyn (Tanksley) Rusher

Dec 2, 2012

Edna E. Tanksley Rusher, age 76, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012. A graduate of Central High School and retired from Franklin County Child Enforcement Agency. Preceded in death by parents Green and Estella Tanksley, and brothers Joseph and Wallace. Survived by husband Walter Rusher; daughters, Cheryl Havis, Evelyn Rusher, and Michele Rusher; son Jordan Rusher; grandchildren Willie, Kylie,...

Stuart Roger Hawkins

Stuart Roger Hawkins

Dec 1, 2012

Stuart Roger Hawkins, 82, departed this life on December 1, 2012, born September 18, 1930 to Ethel and Frank Hawkins in Lancaster, Ohio. Stuart was a Veteran of the US Army. He graduated from Central State University with a degree in Microbiology and undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University. Stuart retired from the Ohio Department of Health where...

Barbara Louise (Fields) Evans

Barbara Louise (Fields) Evans

Nov 30, 2012

Barbara L. Fields Evans, age 75, born July 18, 1937 in Columbus, OH, went home to be with our Lord on Friday, November 30, 2012. A graduate of Central High School, she retired from Gahanna City Schools and Franklin County Human Development Services (Welfare Dept.). Preceded in death by parents Louis and Chestine Fields, and niece Julie F. Erby....

William Bowers Jr

William Bowers Jr

Nov 30, 2012

William Bowers, Jr. was born on July 6, 1957 and went to be with the Lord on November 30, 2012. William “Sonny” was known as a fun, loving and party person. He loved his family and close friends. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Lewis and Hattie Johnson; paternal grandparents, Clarence and Ella Bowers; brother, Randall Bowers;...

Robert Bowman Jr

Robert Bowman Jr

Nov 29, 2012

Robert C. Bowman, Jr., 58, A loving father true and kind. Beautiful memories he left behind. Upright and fine in all his ways. A wonderful man to the end of his days.

Denise Anita 'Niecy' (Alfred) Martin

Denise Anita 'Niecy' (Alfred) Martin

Nov 28, 2012

Denise Anita (Alfred) Martin, better known as “Niecy” by family and friends, was born June 6, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio. She attended Columbus Public Schools and retired on disability from the City of Columbus after working as a Home Health Aide for many years. Growing up on the “East Side” of Columbus, Niecy loved skating at Rollerland and fishing...

Fabienne J. Williams

Fabienne J. Williams

Nov 27, 2012

Fabienne J. Williams of Columbus, Ohio passed away at her residence on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 after a long, courageous battle against cancer. Fabienne was born to Clarence B. and Jeanette T. Johns on July 27, 1955 in Jamaica, New York, and is preceded in death by her father. A very gifted individual both academically and artistically, Fabienne completed...

Jesse Mcgowan

Jesse Mcgowan

Nov 27, 2012

Jesse McGowan was born April 3, 1922 to Milton and Celie McGowan in Rose Hill, Mississippi. He accepted Christ at an early age. Jesse was united in holy matrimony to the former Mentoria McGee and they remained married for 61 years. Their union was blessed with five children. Jesse retired from Union Local 423 after 48 years of working...

Eva Delight Woodward

Eva Delight Woodward

Nov 23, 2012

Delight was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Woodward and two sons, Kenneth and Dorsey. She is survived by her eldest son, Charles Lindberg (Lindy), 14 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.