Obituaries

Everett Ross Sr

Everett Ross Sr

Feb 27, 2012

Everett Lee Ross, Sr., 68, passed away on Febuary 27, 2012 at Villa Angela Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by parents William Ross and Estelle Roper-Ross, wife Joann Ross, siblings, Alfred Ross, Charles Ross, Mozell Ross, Paul Ross, Herbert Ross, Mildred Ross, Mary Walls, and Delphia Hughes. Survived by children, Troy (Brenda) Quest of Fredricksburg, MD,...

Alice Lee Poole

Alice Lee Poole

Feb 24, 2012

Alice Poole was born in Paces, Virginia on April 23, 1930. She was the second of 5 children. Alice’s Parents instilled in them a strong belief in God and prayers. Therefore, she professed her faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Arbor Baptist Church. Alice attended New Arbor Elementary School where she as taught...

Ronald Usenbank Rosezeall ''Goldie'' Golden

Ronald Usenbank Rosezeall ''Goldie'' Golden

Feb 23, 2012

Ronald U. Golden was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 8, 1950. He is the third child, and youngest son born to Florine M. Golden (Smith). He is a 1968 graduate of East High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps following graduation, beginning at Parris Island, South Carolina and concluding in Okinawa. He resumed his education as...

Hazel Jackson

Hazel Jackson

Feb 22, 2012

Hazel Jackson was born on February 11, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio to the union of Grady and Maggie Jackson. She was the baby of the family. She received her formal education from Columbus Public Schools. Hazel accepted the Lord and was baptized at Oakley Baptist Church. She loved to listen to various ministers and good gospel music. Hazel was...

Thelma (Bibb) Riley

Thelma (Bibb) Riley

Feb 21, 2012

Thelma Riley, the daughter of the late Logan and Lee (Slaughter) Bibb, was born on November 11, 1919 in Columbus, Ohio. She departed peacefully to be with Our Lord on February 21, 2012, at the age of 92. Thelma is preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years and 11 months, John Sherman Riley, her brother Bill...

Anna Sue 'Suzie-Q' (Palmer) Davis

Anna Sue 'Suzie-Q' (Palmer) Davis

Feb 21, 2012

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.

Juanita Edna Shepherd

Juanita Edna Shepherd

Feb 20, 2012

JUANITA EDNA JONES SHEPHERD was born on January 21, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Roscoe and Willie E. Jones. She was the youngest of eight siblings. Juanita peacefully departed this life on Monday, February 20 in the loving care of Kindred Trans Care Rehab-Winchester, Canal Winchester, Ohio. Noon and Noonie as she was affectionately called by family...

Mary Elsie Annamae (Carter) Pate

Mary Elsie Annamae (Carter) Pate

Feb 18, 2012

Mary Elsie Annamae Carter Pate, age 78, went home to the Lord Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Grant Medical Center. Former member of Columbus Bible Way Church; member of Gospel Lighthouse Church. She leaves to cherish her memory 2 sons, Clifford Pate, Jr.; and Alford V. Pate; 3 daughters, Cheryl Lilly, Anyabwlie (Veronica) Sanford, and Aileen Porter; 6 sisters,...

Andrew Jackson Love

Andrew Jackson Love

Feb 15, 2012

Andrew Jackson Love, age 63, went home to the Lord Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Mt. Carmel East Medical Center. A accomplished attorney, Andy received the Juris Doctor degree from the Ohio State University College of Law. A member of the Columbus Bar Association, he was admitted to practice before the Ohio Bar, the Bar of the U.S. District...

J.C. 'Bumperjack 21 21' Short

J.C. 'Bumperjack 21 21' Short

Feb 15, 2012

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.

Phil West Jr

Phil West Jr

Feb 14, 2012

Phil West Jr., son of the late Willie Mae Adams and Thad Coleman was born in Columbus, Mississippi on April 3, 1929. Our beloved father and devoted grandfather departed this life on February 14, 2012 in the comfort of his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mamie White West; two daughters, Patricia Ann...

James Griffin Jr

James Griffin Jr

Feb 14, 2012

James Walter Griffin, Jr., 64, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. James was born September 18, 1947 to James Walter Griffin, Sr. and Zelda Elizabeth Henderson Griffin in Henlawson, West Virginia. After completing his formal education in Columbus, Ohio, Jimmy enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and...

Dorothy Mae 'Mama Dot' (Roberson) Moss

Dorothy Mae 'Mama Dot' (Roberson) Moss

Feb 13, 2012

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.

Lillian Beatrice (Epps) Jones

Lillian Beatrice (Epps) Jones

Feb 11, 2012

Lillian B. Jones, of Charleston, W. Virginia, born August 19, 1930, to the late Harry Z. and Annie R. Epps, exchanged labor for rest and reward on Saturday, February 11, 2012. She was a longtime educator and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Lillian spent the last portion of her life at The Forum at Knightsbridge, a...

Betty Jo (Patterson) Tatum

Betty Jo (Patterson) Tatum

Feb 9, 2012

Betty J. Patterson Tatum, born April 4, 1947 in Rockingham, N.C. transcended to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2012 surrounded by family and loved ones. Betty retired from Columbus Public Schools after 22 years. She was a faithful member of Restoration Christian Center, where she served on the Board of Directors, Greater Pastors Partner, Greeting, and...

Kevin Christopher Chapman

Kevin Christopher Chapman

Feb 9, 2012

Kevin Christopher Chapman was born on March 14, 1983, in Columbus, Ohio. He was the eldest of three (3) children born to William and Deborah Chapman. He departed this life on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Kevin received his formal education in the Columbus City School System and was a graduate of Brookhaven High School and the Eastland Career Center,...

Lillie Harris Roy

Lillie Harris Roy

Feb 9, 2012

Mrs. Lillie Harris Roy was born February 2, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio. A graduate of Columbus East High School, Lillie attended The Ohio State University Twilight School and Columbus State Community College. She retired from DIS/DSCC after 30 years of service and was a dedicated member of Trinity Baptist Church, where she was the former Wedding Coordinator and faithfully...

Peggy Jean Walker

Peggy Jean Walker

Feb 7, 2012

Peggy Jean Harrison Walker was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on February 7, 1939 to Dorothy and Ernest Birdsall. Peggy was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She went home to be with the Lord on her 73rd birthday February 7, 2012. Peggy became a member of Martin Luther King Temple No.1216 on February 22, 1992 with several...

Sidney William 'Billy' Brown

Sidney William 'Billy' Brown

Feb 7, 2012

Sidney W. Brown, 85, born January 28, 1928 in Vivian, WV, passed away February 7, 2013. He was honorably discharged after serving in the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by father Willie Clark, mother Rebecca Jackson, and cousin Mary Mack. He leaves to mourn a host of cousins, including Brenda (Edsel) Ellison, Paul (Linda) Still, Jr., Edward Still, Francine...

Daisy Mae Poole

Daisy Mae Poole

Feb 6, 2012

Daisy Mae Poole, aka Momma and Sista, 75, born September 1, 1935 in Greenville, Alabama, passed into God's loving arms on Monday, February 6, 2012. A member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church since April 25, 1976, and a retired seamstress for Styline Draperies after 29 years of service. Preceded in death by parents Genie and Eula Cross, husband...