Obituaries

Deborah Louise Capito

Deborah Louise Capito

Jan 19, 2012

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Deborah Wilson-Capito (Evans), age 63. She was born Dec 13, 1948 in Bellaire, OH to William (Solon) and Betty Wilson (Bellaire). She spent her childhood in Bridgeport and Bellaire, OH. After graduating from Bellaire High School, she went to Washington, DC taking her first job with the...

Lucy Virginia Binion

Lucy Virginia Binion

Jan 18, 2012

Lucy Virginia Nowling Binion was born on January 18, 1912 to Mary Spratley and Clarence Nowling Sr. in Charleston, WV to a family of 10 children. After attending Boyd High School, she eventually married and had one son. Upon moving to Columbus, she remarried Willie Binion. Prior to retirement, she worked at several different Columbus area department stores as...

William Bell Jr

William Bell Jr

Jan 18, 2012

William Bill Bell, Jr., 67, departed this life Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Born September 3, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio, Bill was raised in Flytown and graduated from West High School. Preceded in death by parents, William Bill Bell, Sr. and M. Elizabeth Bit Lynch Bell, brother George Michael Bell, sisters Virginia A. Smith and Suzanne Bell, dear friend Penny...

Leshia Florence Rebecca 'Doll' Darden

Leshia Florence Rebecca 'Doll' Darden

Jan 15, 2012

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Terrance Austin Hughes

Terrance Austin Hughes

Jan 14, 2012

Terrance Austin Hughes, age 28, went home to the Lord Saturday, January 14, 2012. Predeceased by his grandfather, Theodore R. Hughes. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Akira and Tiasha Hughes; mother, Gwen (Terrell) Stephens; father, Terrell (Tia) Washington; maternal grandmother, Diane Hughes; paternal grandparents, Austin and Janice Washington; sisters, Brandi Hughes, Tovia, Kasha, and Tiana Washington;...

Mark Evan Scott

Mark Evan Scott

Jan 14, 2012

Mark (Scotty) Evan Scott, age 51, born September 10, 1960, went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2012. He was a lifetime member of Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith. He worked for Nationwide Insurance as a computer programmer. He was a certified volleyball official and served as an umpire with Columbus Parks and Recreation....

Alice Mae (Watkins) Stewart

Alice Mae (Watkins) Stewart

Jan 13, 2012

Alice Mae Watkins Stewart was born October 22, 1919 to George Watkins and Alice Miller Watkins in Algoma, West Virginia. She was a graduate of Northfork Negro High School, Class of 1939. Joining at a young age, Alice was lifelong member of Mt. Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Algoma, where she served on the usher board and kitchen committee....

Rev. Benjamin Forte Sr

Rev. Benjamin Forte Sr

Jan 13, 2012

Rev. Benjamin H. L. Forte, Sr., age 83, departed this life on Friday, January 13, 2012 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Born on September 6, 1928 in Grindstone, PA, he was predeceased by his parents, Cleveland and Ida Lee Forte. He served as the assistant pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church and New Fellowship Church. and was a member of...

Arthur Mobley Sr

Arthur Mobley Sr

Jan 12, 2012

Arthur Lee Mobley, Sr., age 66, born June 20, 1945 in Mobile, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Regency Hospital. Preceded in death by father Nubbie Mobley. Survived by wife Creola Peoples Mobley; mother Lucy L. Mobley; children, Arthur L. Jr. (Michelle), Joyce (Roberto) Vallejo, and Thomas Mobley; stepson James (Linda) Peoples; 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren,...

Wadene T. Pruitt

Wadene T. Pruitt

Jan 12, 2012

Wadene T. Pruitt, age 55, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2012, at The Ohio State University Medical Center, with loved ones at her bedside. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Louise Easley; daughter, Sumira Pruitt; brother-in-law, James Hawkins. Survived by brothers, Timothy, Charles, and Dale (Genell) Easley; sisters, Constance Hawkins, Wanda Chambers, Marchia (James) Rutherford, and Vanessa...

Shurman Ballenger

Shurman Ballenger

Jan 11, 2012

Shurman Ballenger entered this life as the son of Daniel and Marie Ballenger of Spartanburg, South Carolina on September 4, 1950. He moved to Columbus, Ohio at the age 6 years old, where he attended East High School and The Columbus College of Art and Design. Shurman was loyal and devoted to his family and friends, always willing to...

Joseph J Denton

Joseph J Denton

Jan 10, 2012

DENTON Joseph Joe Denton, age 84, died on Wednesday, 10 January, 2012. He was the only son of Joe Denton and Alice Miller. Preceded in death by four siblings Anne Groce, Loretha Denton, Ruby Weems, and Phyllis Gilbert. Among those he leaves to mourn him are two sisters, Bernice Fields and Marie Hicks. He also leaves numerous nieces, nephews,...

Alma Jean Bryant

Alma Jean Bryant

Jan 9, 2012

Alma Jean Bryant passed on Monday, January 9, 2012 at OSU Hospital. Alma was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was born in Pavo, GA on May 30, 1943. Preceded in death by her mother, Faybell Lacey-Bryant; father, M.L. Bryant; daughter, Geraldine Bryant (Joseph Houston); brother, Lawrence, Freddie, L.V. and Melvin Bryant; sisters, Alice Mae Lewis,...

Mother Lucille Turner

Mother Lucille Turner

Jan 8, 2012

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Earl Patterson Sr

Earl Patterson Sr

Jan 8, 2012

Earl M. Pinky Patterson Sr, 70, of Columbus, Ohio, spirit went home to God on January 8, 2012. Earl was born to the late Walter B. Ray and Marie Brigham of Williamson, West Virginia, on January 2, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Violet Lynn Horton, and a brother, CW Ray. Earl attended Liberty High...

Jannette Elaine Porter

Jannette Elaine Porter

Jan 7, 2012

Jannette E. (Stringer) Porter, 68, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012. Preceded in death by parents Carl and Ruth Stringer, and brother Anthony D. Stringer. Survived by husband James; children, Michele Wilson, Sheri Cornute, and Daryl Cornute; brother Karl R. Stringer; twin sister Annette E. Shelton; 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and...

Binnie L. Nelson

Binnie L. Nelson

Jan 7, 2012

Binnie Lee Nelson, 90, of Columbus, Ohio died January 7, 2012. Born April 3, 1921 in Atlanta, Georgia to Jeff and Neva Nelson. She was an LPN at Nationwide Children's Hospital until retirement. She was a long-term member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents and brother, James Nelson. Survived by her loving son, Ronald (Caroleen)...

Jimmy Lynn Reeves

Jimmy Lynn Reeves

Jan 7, 2012

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Delores (Woods) Chapman

Delores (Woods) Chapman

Jan 7, 2012

Delores Chapman, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2012. She was born September 23, 1944 in Sharon, GA, to Lois and Nathaniel Woods, Sr. Delores leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Lois Woods; daughter, Nicole (Lee) A. Brown, and son, Tremell B. Chapman. She is also survived by her siblings, Evelyn,...

Joseph Williamson

Joseph Williamson

Jan 6, 2012

Joseph Williamson was greeted in glory by his loving wife of 56 years, Elizabeth Bosley Williamson, and his beloved middle daughter, Roberta Sue Williamson, on January 6, 2012. He was 87 years blessed. Joe was born on April 7, 1924, to the union of Lillie Belle Essex and William Williamson. Both of his parents predeceased him, as did his...