James Edward Jimmy Barron, Jr., went home to the Lord Sunday, June 24, 2012. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he was a retiree of the Defense Construction Supply Center, where he was cited for 30 years of perfect attendance. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Mary Barron; daughter, Lisa Barron; brothers, Dewitt Barron, Eddie Barron, and O.B....
Lena G. Groce, 89, born in Columbus, Ohio on April 8, 1923 from the union of John Green and Marie Nash. She departed this life on the morning of June 22, 2012, in Columbia South Carolina, after a long battle of respiratory illness. Mrs. Groce was a Cosmology School Graduate and retired Food Service worker at East High School,...
Charlie Blake Hodo, age 89, was called home to the Lord Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Grant Medical Center. He was born September 22, 1922, to the late Will Hodo and Lizzie Hodo in Butler, Georgia. A member of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, he served as a deacon for more than 60 years, and along with his wife, started...
The Book of Memories is made available to all families we serve as well as any family served by any other funeral home in our community.
The Book of Memories is made available to all families we serve as well as any family served by any other funeral home in our community.
Vivian Marjorie Frazier was born in Columbus, Ohio to the union of Richard Oliver Phillips and Vister Erma Lambert on June 14, 1921. She attended Columbus Public Schools. She was united in marriage to Jack C. Frazier, Sr. in Columbus, Ohio. To this union were born six children. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at...
Paula H. Akin, age 76, departed this life on June 18, 2012. She was a devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Paula had an uncanny zest about her and never met a stranger. She touched people's lives in a way only she could. Paula was born April 02, 1936 in Bronx, New York to the union of Ruth and...
Julia Carter Pearson, age 87, born August 18, 1924 in Chattanooga, TN, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Isabelle Ridgway Care Center. Her many community interests included the Columbus Bar Association Women’s Auxiliary, Columbus March of Dimes, and the Columbus Museum of Art Auxiliary; Beaux Arts. Preceded in death by parents, Julian and Pauline Carter, brother Julian of...
There will be no formal services held for Kenneth at this time; however, please feel free to light a memorial candle, share a special story or photo, or leave a condolence message for The Pearson Family in Kenneth's Book of Memories. Your prayers, words of encouragement, and all other thoughtful gestures of sympathy and love are greatly appreciated. Thank...
Brian Keith Wiggins, age 50, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Grant Hospital after an extended illness. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Brian received his primary education in the Columbus City Schools and graduated from Marion Franklin High School. In 1985, he completed his undergraduate studies and was conferred with a Bachelor's degree by The Ohio State University....
Jean Robinson Wright, 76, passed away suddenly June 9, 2012, surrounded in the loving embrace of family and special friends. Predeceased by parents Skidmore and Eula (Brown) Robinson, and brother Skidmore Jr. Survived by children, Benjamin Wright, Jacquelyn Wright, Pamela (Charles) Busby, Jeffrey Wright, Benita (Kioshi) Smith; brother, Stanford Robinson; grandchildren Thailyn Wright, Kendall and Bailey Smith; special cousins,...
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Ronald Leon “Boo” Taylor, Jr., 50, a loving gift to all who knew him, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, June 9, 2012. He was born May 28, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio; son of Dorothy L. Taylor the late Ronald Leon Taylor Sr. He attended Brookhaven High School and was baptized at Union Grove Baptist Church under the late Rev. Phale...
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“The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear.” Armetta Mable (Grear) Smith, affectionately known as “Mema”, was called home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2012. Armetta was born on April 21, 1922 in Beckley, WV to the parents of Charles and Oretha Grear. She was the third of five children; and was...
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Gilbert T. Brooks, 66, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012. He enjoyed spending time with his family, “the buddies”, and golfing. Survived by his loving wife, Sherri of 45 years; daughter, Michelle; son, Gilbert; grandchildren, Arturo, Ameia, and Mayiah. Reception: The family will go to Berwick Party House immediately following the Celebration of Life Service for a repast.
Julia Brown, age 84, born March 16, 1928 in Dundee, MS, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012. A Founding Member and Mother of Southfield Community Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a Deaconess Emeritus and Sunday School teacher. Predeceased by husband Otis Brown, parents Robert and Goldie Burnett, brothers Norman and Luther Burnett, and sisters Lillie Mae Nickson...
Earl Benny Eugene Wiggins was born, June 5, 1951 and left this life on earth to be with Our Lord on June 2, 2012. Benny was preceded in death by his mother, Reva M. Wiggins-Haygood and sister, Kimberly Taylor of Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from East High School and soon after graduation he enlisted in the United States Army...