Obituaries

Christiana Waa Asante

Christiana Waa Asante

May 31, 2012

Christiana Asantewaa Asante, 50, went home to the Lord on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at KoBacker house in Columbus Ohio, after a courageous 2-month battle with sarcoma cancer. She was born on October 27th, 1961 in Kumasi, Ghana. She was survived by her parents Samuel and Beatrice Asante Boohene; Her children: Linda Asiedu Sarpong and Nana Kofi Sarpong; Her...

William White Jr

William White Jr

May 31, 2012

William H. White, Jr., age 80, went home to the Lord Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Grant Medical Center, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents, William H. and Arzalia White. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Irene E. White; children, Jeanette, Pamela Hill, Debra (Matthew) Parks, Michael White, Mark (Trena)...

Shaunay Deonne Taylor

Shaunay Deonne Taylor

May 28, 2012

Shaunay Deonne Taylor, 33, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012. Born June 30, 1978 in Columbus, Ohio, Shaunay was a 1995 graduate of Northland High School and employed by the State of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Samuel L. Taylor, Sr., and Joe and Mildred Jackson, and aunt Paulette Brown. Shaunay is survived by two...

Donald Vincent Ward

Donald Vincent Ward

May 28, 2012

Donald Vincent Ward, 64, went home to be with the Lord on Monday May 28, 2012. Donald was born April 20, 1948 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Eugene and Lois Ward. Donald was a retiree of the United States Postal Service after 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by Barbara Brown, mother of Carie and...

William Kenneth Fontaine

William Kenneth Fontaine

May 25, 2012

William Kenneth Fontaine was born on July 16, 1933, in Martinsville, Virginia, to Carrie and John Fontaine. He was preceded in death by his parents and six of his seven siblings: John Pace, Eloise, Dorothy, Pauline, Wesley and Rico. He attended two years of college at Columbus Technical Institute, and gave Career Service in the United States Air Force....

Rev. Paul A. Hale

Rev. Paul A. Hale

May 21, 2012

Rev. Paul A. Hale, 59, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 21, 2012. A graduate of Central High School. He worked for Western Electric Company and retired from COTA as a bus driver and trainer after 25 years of service. He served faithfully on the Pastoral Staff of Jerusalem Tabernacle where he held positions as the...

Mary Elizabeth Jamison

Mary Elizabeth Jamison

May 21, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Jamison, age 85, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at Kobacker HomeReach Hospice. A longtime member of Trinity Baptist Church where she served on the Senior Usher Board, Bible Class #3, Young Adult League, Catering Committee, and Hostess Committee. Retired from The Ohio State University after 40 years of service in the resident dining hall. Preceded in...

Henrietta Inez Patrick Porter

Henrietta Inez Patrick Porter

May 20, 2012

Henrietta Inez Patrick was born on June 27, 1926 to Rev. Albert and Hattie Ratliff Patrick in Morven Township, North Carolina. She would proudly tell you that she was their “baby” because she was the last of their nine children: Leola Little, Allen Patrick, Levander Patrick, Lucy Diggs, Albert Patrick, Joshua Patrick, Hattie Meyers, and Lottie Toney. As a...

Verneil S. Woodson

Verneil S. Woodson

May 19, 2012

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Darlene Denise Harris

Darlene Denise Harris

May 19, 2012

Darlene D. Harris, 58, departed this life on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Predeceased by husband, Fredrick Harris; mother, Lucille Daniels. Survived by daughters, Tiffany, Mahogany Harris, and Danielle Forte; siblings, Hazel Forte, Marian, Fred (Sandra), Wayne, and Robert Daniels; grandchildren, Kasen Harris and Ma’Lonnah Forte and a host of family and friends.

Fatima Kinshasa (Winbush) Carter

Fatima Kinshasa (Winbush) Carter

May 18, 2012

Fatima Kinshasa Carter was born September 21, 1978 to D. Faye Mason Winbush and Richard M. Winbush in Columbus, Ohio. During her school years, Fatima attended Sonshine Christian Academy, Southmoor Middle School and graduated from Independence High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University, where she majored in Journalism and Public Relations. In...

Victor Angelo Hampton

Victor Angelo Hampton

May 17, 2012

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George Devlin Jr

George Devlin Jr

May 17, 2012

George Lewis Devlin, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ruth Devlin. He is survived by wife, Margaret Devlin; children, George and Yolanda Devlin and three grandchildren.

Rosemary (Bookie) Smith

Rosemary (Bookie) Smith

May 16, 2012

Rosemary Smith (Bookie), born on November 7, 1932 in Bessemer, AL; went home to be with Lord on May 16, 2012 in Columbus, OH. Preceded in death by her parents, Willie J. and Gertrude Pippen; husband, Erdis L. Smith Sr. and son, Warren E. Smith. Survived by son, Erdis L. (Myrna) Smith Jr.; daughters, Wilhelmina (Maurice) Turner-Washington and V....

Celestine Sills

Celestine Sills

May 15, 2012

Celestine McCorvey, accepted the invitation to be with her Savior in Heaven early Tuesday morning, May 15, Celestine received her higher education from North Carolina A T and Franklin University. She found enjoyment in sewing, gardening, interior design and shopping. She worked in local government and served several years as the 4th District Ward Chairperson in Columbus. She was...

Lorenzo Galloway Jr

Lorenzo Galloway Jr

May 15, 2012

Lorenzo “Lo” Errin Galloway, Jr. was born on February 23, 1963 to Lorenzo Sr., and Maxine Galloway in Hartford, Connecticut. Lorenzo enjoyed playing football for the Linden Eagles. He enjoyed other sports such as basketball, hockey and baseball. Lorenzo spent many childhood summers in Williamson, West Virginia with his sister and great-great grandparents, Virgie and Jim Anderson. He loved...

Clyde Groves Jr

Clyde Groves Jr

May 13, 2012

Clyde Groves, Jr., age 73 passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012. He was born in Anderson, South Carolina to the late Clyde S. Groves and the late Eddie Mae (Bozeman) Groves. He was employed by Omar and Kroger Bakeries, before retiring in 1996. In addition to his parents, Clyde is predeceased in death by sisters, Rose Alice Groves,...

Alice Marie Evans

Alice Marie Evans

May 13, 2012

Alice Marie (Magwood) Evans, life time resident of Urbancrest, Ohio was born on October 29, 1931. On May 13, 2012 after a very courageous battle, her Heavenly Father dispatched his Angels; calling her home, saying well done my good and faithful servant. Alice was a retired cook for Southwestern City Schools, a faithful and dedicated member of St. Luke...

Dora Riley Jordan

Dora Riley Jordan

May 9, 2012

Dora Riley Jordan, age 91, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Columbus, OH, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 in Florida. Born in Lula, GA, she was a graduate of Central High School, The Ohio State University, Xavier University, Howard University, and Columbia University. Mrs. Jordan was a retired guidance counselor and elementary educator for...

Patricia Ann Gatlin

Patricia Ann Gatlin

May 9, 2012

Patricia Ann Gatlin, sunrise January 2, 1946, sunset May 9, 2012. Previously from Champagne, Illinois. Preceded in death by father, Curtis Gatlin; brothers, Robert Gatlin and Charles Williams; uncle, Robert Scott and aunt, Irene Sanders. Survived by mother, Emma Sanders; aunt, Fannie Payton; daughter, Sachelle (William) Robinson; granddaughters, Latorria (Bruce Qualls), Kamara Rivers, Ashenti and Latricia Robinson; brothers, Adell...