Obituaries
Alberta Dorsey
Oct 16, 2012
Mrs. Alberta Johnson Dorsey passed away on October 16, 2012, at Whetstone Nursing Facility following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Dorsey was born September 8, 1915 in Dayton, Ohio, the oldest of eight children. Alberta came to Columbus as an infant and was a product of the Columbus Public School System. She worked until she was 70 years old at...
Ernest Hale Sr
Oct 16, 2012
Ernest B. Hale, age 74, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Mt. Carmel East. He was born on May 1, 1938 to Clara Lindsey Hale and Marshall Hale in Maxmeadows, Virginia. As children, he and his younger sister, Linda, were inseparable as playmates. He developed a love for baseball and discovered his passion for the game at a...
Henrietta (Carreker) Franklin
Oct 15, 2012
This Book of Memories has been established on behalf of the family as a way in which loved ones and friends may celebrate the life and home going of Mrs. Henrietta Franklin. Her arrangements have been designated as private; however, while online, you are invited to light a virtual memorial candle, share a special story or photograph, and/or leave...
Thelma Jean Galloway
Oct 14, 2012
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Roscoe Floyd
Oct 14, 2012
Roscoe Floyd Sr., 76, departed this life on October 14, 2012 at Grant Medical Center. He retired from the United States Air Force after 25 years of service and also retired from the General Electric Corporation. Devoted husband, father, and grandfather and was blessed to celebrate 50 years of marriage on April 28, 2012. He was a member of...
Jean Ellen (Ransome) Byrd
Oct 14, 2012
Jean Ellen Byrd, 82, formerly of Cambridge, OH, born July 26, 1930 in Cumberland, Ohio, died Sunday, October 14, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Predeceased by her first husband Clifford Clark, parents Frederick and Lucy Ransome, brothers Dwight and Frederick, sisters, Mary Smallwood, Helen Corbett, Vivian Betts, Anna Ransome, and Margerite Simpson, and grandson Ryan Cook. Jean will be...
Beulah Hatcher
Oct 13, 2012
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Edward S. Q. Hobbs
Oct 12, 2012
EDWARD S.Q. HOBBS, passed away on October 12, 2012. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Preceded in death by mother Bennie Lee Hobbs and father M. C. Hobbs. He leaves to mourn: sister, Bertha Helen Hobbs; special God-son, Jonathan P. Taylor, stationed in Kentucky; and several cousins in Columbus, Ohio and North Carolina. Service: Thursday, October 18,...
Eula Louise Horton-Moore
Oct 12, 2012
E. Louise Horton-Moore, age 83, passed away on October 12, 2012 at Broadview Health Center. She was born Eula Louise Albert to the late John and Maggie Albert in Spelter, West Virginia. She was the only girl of five siblings and was her father’s pride and joy. She was married to the late William D. Horton, Sr. for fourteen...
Deborah Marlene Wakefield
Oct 12, 2012
Deborah Marlene Wakefield went to meet the Lord on Friday, October 12, 2012. Deborah, affectionately known as “Deb”, was born on June 14, 1959 to Albert Juanita (Hale) Wakefield, as the eighth of nine children born of this union. Deb had a strong aptitude for mathematics. She graduated from Columbus East High School in 1977. In 1981, she received...
Charles Turner
Oct 12, 2012
Charles Chuck Turner, born on September 12, 1919 in Huntsville, Alabama, was the youngest son of Andrew and Annie Turner. The family farmed, and Charles spoke of working in the fields beginning at the age of 7 - he would lead a mule while it pulled the plow. The family was very large, there were 16 children, and Charles...
Bernard Gilbert Jr
Oct 11, 2012
Bernard Donald Gilbert Jr. went to reside with the Lord on October 11, 2012. He was a loving husband, amazing father, mentor and role model. Bernard was a faithful member of Asbury North United Methodist Church where he served as the General Manager, Trustee and United Methodist Men’s Treasurer. Bernard served in the Army during the Korean War; followed...
Corine Simms
Oct 10, 2012
Corine Simms was born October 12, 1914 in Newnan, Georgia to the late Ambers and Pearlie Barber. The Lord received her into His Kingdom on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. At an early age, Corine confessed Christ as her personal Savior and joined Smith's Chapel Methodist Church in Newnan, Georgia. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Robert...
Benjamin Isaac Richardson
Oct 10, 2012
Benjamin Isaac Richardson was born October 8, 1913 to Elder George and Mamie Richardson in Roanoke, Virginia. Bishop Richardson peacefully passed from this life into eternity at his home on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the age of 99 years old. Bishop Richardson was a World War II Naval War Veteran. He worked as an independent contractor and interior...
Margrett Christine Sims
Oct 9, 2012
Margrett C. Sims was born in Clarkdale, Mississippi (Cohoma County) on November 21, 1946. The family later moved to Smith County, where she attended school and finished as a honor student at Turner Chapel High. She won a scholarship to Mississippi Valley State College in basketball. She earned a BS degree in Physical Education in 1970. Margrett moved to...
Ruby Twyman
Oct 9, 2012
Ruby Twyman, age 87, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at the Summits Trace Care Center. She was born October 14, 1924 in Bluefield, WV to Arthur and Viola Perry, and moved to Columbus, OH with her parents at the age of 3. A former member of The institute of Divine Metaphysics Research, Inc. since 1958, she later...
Mamie Lee Russell
Oct 8, 2012
Mamie Lee Russell, age 92, of Columbus OH , passed on to be with the Lord on Monday, October 8, 2012 at St Ann's Hospital. Born July 11, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Ethel Dansby. She was a former member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, and a retiree of the Ohio State University. She...
Eddie Lee Walker
Oct 8, 2012
This Book of Memories has been established on behalf of the family as a way in which loved ones and friends may celebrate the life and home going of Mr. Eddie L. Walker. While online, you are invited to light a virtual memorial candle, share a special story or photograph, and/or leave a condolence message. Your prayers, words of...
Roy Charles Smith
Oct 7, 2012
Roy C. Smith, age 74, sunrise August 29, 1938, sunset October 7, 2012 with family at his side. Retired from Anheuser-Busch after 28 years of employment in the brewing house. Predeceased by parents Eva Mae and W.C. Smith, and brother Archie. Survived by loving wife of 49 years, Shirley; daughter Margaret Gladney of Springhill, LA; brothers, Albert (Lessie) of...
Richard Boyer Jr
Oct 7, 2012
Richard Boyer Jr. was born on March 25, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Columbus Public schools and was baptized at Asbury United Methodist Church. After high school Richard enlisted in the Army and served in the Korean War. After being Honorably Discharged he returned home to Columbus. During those years, Richard was blessed with five children. Richard worked...
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