Obituaries

Hillard William 'Wild Bill' Harris

Hillard William 'Wild Bill' Harris

Nov 23, 2011

Hillard William Harris, age 87, went home to the Lord Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Eastland Care Center; Columbus, OH; he was born in Washington Court House, OH February 16, 1924. Mr. Harris was a proud member of Oakley Full Gospel Baptist Church, where he served in the Security Ministry, sang in the Men's Chorus, and was a Gatekeeper...

Antonio Lee 'Leroy' Moore

Antonio Lee 'Leroy' Moore

Nov 23, 2011

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Adrian Sealey

Adrian Sealey

Nov 21, 2011

Adrian Sealey, age 56, went home to the Lord Monday, November 21, 2011 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. He was the third child born to Rev. Nathaniel Sealey and the late Lucille Parham Sealey on March 24, 1955. He had been an employee of Mt. Carmel/St. Ann's Medical Center as a surgical technician. He attended Praise Temple Church...

Harry Keys Sr

Harry Keys Sr

Nov 19, 2011

Harry Ogden Keys, Sr. was born November 2, 1928 in Keyser, West Virginia. He was the seventh of ten children born to union of Harry Keys and Ira Washington Keys. Harry attended Howard High School in Keyser and later served in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge from military service in November 1948. In 1993, Harry retired...

Gregory Allen Groves-Shaakir

Gregory Allen Groves-Shaakir

Nov 19, 2011

Gregory A. Groves-Shaakir, 57, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Employed by the U.S. Postal Service, ABC Printing Service, and Timken Roller Bearing. Preceded in death by parents Clyde S. and Eddie Mae Groves, and sisters Rose Alice and Joyce Ann Groves. Survived by loving wife Donnett Groves; son Gregory (Jessica) Groves; granddaughters Y'Jaszmynn, Kaila, and Kiara; brothers...

Cecil Greathouse Jr

Cecil Greathouse Jr

Nov 19, 2011

Cecil Greathouse, Jr., was born 09/25/34 in Fort Payne AL. He passed away on November 19, 2011 in Columbus, OH. A Columbus resident since 1954 Teaching Elder of River of Life Christian Center. Survived by wife Erma; children, Star, Reginald, Victor, Mark, David; siblings, Lola Dot Emma along with 12 grand children hosts of nephews/nieces.

Charles Mason Jr

Charles Mason Jr

Nov 18, 2011

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Inez Georgia (Jones) Lenston

Inez Georgia (Jones) Lenston

Nov 14, 2011

Inez Georgia Jones Sanders Lenston, age 86, a resident of Reynoldsburg, OH, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, November 14, 2011 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital surrounded by her family. Inez, an only child, was born in Kentwood, LA on April 8, 1925 to Robert Jones and Alma Smith. She worked in dry cleaning and alterations...

Cleopatra M. Lauderdale

Cleopatra M. Lauderdale

Nov 14, 2011

Cleopatra M. Lauderdale of Reynoldsburg OH, affectionately known as “Pat”, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 14, 2011 at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, OH. Pat’s father, Cleo Moore, preceded her in death. Pat, a retired teacher from Columbus (Ohio) Public Schools, held both a B.S. Degree and a Master’s Degree in...

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...