Obituaries

Dorothy Mae 'Tee' (Oden) Mcgregor

Dorothy Mae 'Tee' (Oden) Mcgregor

Nov 14, 2011

Dorothy Mae McGregor was born in Hartselle, Alabama on July 8, 1930 to the late Arlee Oden and Zenia Mae Haynes. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age at Mount Pleasant C.M.E. Church. She graduated from Morgan County Training School in Hartselle, Alabama. Dorothy moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1953. Over the years, she...

Claudine Louise Tate

Claudine Louise Tate

Nov 13, 2011

Claudine Louise Tate was born February 8, 1937 to Willie Overton Tate and Bessie Shepherd Tate in Huntington, West Virginia. In her youth, she was involved in various sports including basketball and cheerleading. She graduated from Douglass High School in 1954. She later moved to Columbus, Ohio, where she resided for over 50 years. She was a faithful member...

Cesheloia Agnes 'Cee' Whiteside

Cesheloia Agnes 'Cee' Whiteside

Nov 12, 2011

Cesheloia Agnes Whiteside, affectionately known as “Cee,” was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2011. She was a longtime member of the Hosack Street Baptist Church, where she was involved in many organizations. She was born in Coalwood, West Virginia and graduated from Excelsior High School. An avid bowler, Cee was also a member...

Geraline Daniels

Geraline Daniels

Nov 11, 2011

Geraline “Mama Geri” Daniels, was born on August 2, 1929 in Columbus, Ohio.  She passed away at age 82 on Veteran’s Day November 11, 2011 at Mount Carmel Hospital East. She attended her grandfather’s (Rev. Kendall) church where he was a Methodist minister until he died in 1935. She went through the Columbus school system with academic honors, worked...

Dorthea Lynn (Woods) Starks

Dorthea Lynn (Woods) Starks

Nov 10, 2011

Dorthea L. Woods-Starks, age 52, of Columbus, OH passed away suddenly Thursday, November 10, 2011 in her home. Born April 10, 1959, she was predeceased by her father, the late George Washington Woods. She leaves to cherish her loving memory; her devoted daughter, Chanel T. Woods; loving mother, M. Mary (Pogie) Woods; sister, B. Denise Woods-Bentley; brother, George R....

Louise Maria Ruffin

Louise Maria Ruffin

Nov 10, 2011

Sunrise: Born September 1924 to the late Dock and Mary Ruffin in Cheraw, SC. Sunset: Columbus, OH on November 10, 2011. Louise was a life long resident of Paterson, New Jersey, where she attended the Paterson Public Schools. She was a graduate of Eastside High School, NJ Practical Nursing School, The Market Business Institute, Bergen Community College, and The...

Robert Thomas Wilder

Robert Thomas Wilder

Nov 9, 2011

Robert Thomas Wilder, age 64, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2011, at Grant Medical Center after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. He was preceded in death by parents, William and Ruth Wilder and brother, Charles Wilder. Survived by sons, Robert A. Wilder (Merele) and Marc A. Wilder; former spouse, Iola M. Wilder; aunt, Louise (Norman) Montgomery; grandchildren,...

Patricia Yvonne 'Pat' (Burge) Bryson

Patricia Yvonne 'Pat' (Burge) Bryson

Nov 9, 2011

Patricia Burge Bryson, age 64, died peacefully with her family by her side, Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Retired from Columbus City Schools. Preceded in death by mother Lula McCaleb, brother Thomas McCaleb, and aunt Beulah Benn. She leaves to cherish in her memory, daughter Kimberly (Avery) Stanley of Reynoldsburg, OH; son Charles (Aloma) Bryson, Jr. of Charlotte, NC; former...

Richard Payton Jr

Richard Payton Jr

Nov 8, 2011

Richard Thomas “TJ” Payton, Jr. was born on March 5, 1987 in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio due to complications of open heart surgery. Richard is the son of Janein O. Johnson Reid and Richard Thomas Payton, Sr. He attended Brookhaven Senior High School and briefly worked as a laborer...

Dorothy L. Birdsall

Dorothy L. Birdsall

Nov 7, 2011

Dorothy Lee Birdsall, was born on September 7, 1920 to William and Susie Hinton. She met and married Ernest Eugene Birdsall, and from this union, two children were born. Dorothy worked at several major hospitals in the Columbus area and private duty in the Bexley Community as a Licensed Practical Nurse for over 40 years. She went home to...

James Burkhart

James Burkhart

Nov 7, 2011

James Burkhart, age 86, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011 at Whitehall Manor. Retired employee of Rockwell, International and General Motors. Predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Burkhart; and parents, Dennis and Leanna Burkhart. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Eva Jackson, James Burkhart, Jr., John (Linda) Davis, Renee Brooks, Ruby (Eugene) Cobb, and Lena Burkhart; sisters, Ann...

Ruth Mae Thomas

Ruth Mae Thomas

Nov 6, 2011

In loving memory of Ruth Mae Thomas (Spencer), age 84, who passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Born October 7, 1927 to Howard and Willie Spencer. Preceded in death by husband, John Thomas. Ruth is survived by her beloved sons, Walter (Kanako) Justice and Kevin (Lynette) Justice; grandchildren, Camille (Stefano) DiCicco, Takenori Justice and Brittny Justice; great grandchildren,...

Charlotte Marie 'Ol' Aunt ' (Hargrow) Anderson

Charlotte Marie 'Ol' Aunt ' (Hargrow) Anderson

Nov 5, 2011

Mrs. Charlotte M. Anderson, affectionately known as Ol' Aunt Charlotte, Sunrise January 14, 1922 - Sunset November 5, 2011, peacefully at Sunrise Assisted Living of Bexley. Charlotte was educated in the Columbus City Schools and was a graduate of East High School. A retired secretary from the State of Ohio Liquor Control with 33 years of service, Charlotte was...

Montressa Faye Turner

Montressa Faye Turner

Nov 4, 2011

Montressa Faye Turner was born October 14, 1914 in Oakwood, Ohio. She earned a Bachelor of Arts at The Ohio State University, a Master of Arts at Xavier University, and completed some advanced studies at the University of London, United Kingdom. During the course of Montressa's career as a Columbus, Ohio educator, she worked as a teacher, elementary school...

Chester Harris

Chester Harris

Nov 3, 2011

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Pastor Walter Howard Sr

Pastor Walter Howard Sr

Nov 1, 2011

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Tony Gray

Tony Gray

Nov 1, 2011

Tony J. Gray, age 62. Sunrise, February 2nd 1949; sunset, November 1 2011. Predeceased by grandmother, Myrtle Gray. Survived by mother, Vivian James; friend and companion, Karen Bivens; sons, Anthony Wallace, and Antonio J. Thomas; daughter, Michelle Thomas; grandchildren, Le’Reall Britt and Kavin Thomas.

Garland Tarry 'Bobo' Fletcher

Garland Tarry 'Bobo' Fletcher

Oct 31, 2011

Garland T Fletcher, age 56, went home to the Lord Monday, October 31, 2011. He was born May 7, 1955 in Wilmar Arkansas to Garland Sr. and Joan Fletcher. Garland spent his childhood in Wilmar and relocated with his family to Spokane Washington at the age of six. He was the eldest of 9 children. Garland was a loving...

Deyamonte' Ta'Zey Bias

Deyamonte' Ta'Zey Bias

Oct 28, 2011

Deyamonte' Ta'Zey Bias was born on Friday, May 13, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio. He loved Sponge Bob Square Pants and listening to music. Deyamonte' was called Home to rest in the arms of his Heavenly Father on Friday, October 28, 2011 at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother Margaret A. Martin, great grandfather...

Aaron Dominique Baldwin

Aaron Dominique Baldwin

Oct 28, 2011

Aaron D. Baldwin, age 20, passed away Wednesday September 28, 2011. He was born in Columbus, Ohio at Grant Hospital on February 21, 1991 to Sabrina A. Baldwin. Preceded in death by grandmother, Margaret E. Baldwin and uncle, Vernon L. Wilson. He is survived by mother, Sabrina Baldwin Jones; stepfather, Ricardo Jones; sons, Demetrius, Demarion; daughter, Demiyah Murphy; mother...