Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Sharp

Mary Elizabeth Sharp

Aug 9, 2011

Mary Elizabeth Sharp, was born on October 3, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Clint and Mary Carter. Mary was shy and quiet as a child; and loved her family. She left her home at the age of 16 and found her own path of life. Mary was guided by the Lord and met her soul mate, husband...

Winifred Marie 'Winnie' (Mcgregor) Williams

Winifred Marie 'Winnie' (Mcgregor) Williams

Aug 6, 2011

Winifred M. Williams, age 80, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 6, 2011. Member of Oakley Full Gospel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Cleophus and Mabel McGregor, husband Thomas Sr., son Darrell, and grandson Christopher. Survived by sons, Richard (Sharon), Thomas Jr., Steven, all of Columbus, and Sterling (Linda) of Antioch, TN; daughter Jacqueline...

Annie Mae Roberts

Annie Mae Roberts

Aug 6, 2011

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.

Robert Peeples Sr

Robert Peeples Sr

Aug 5, 2011

Robert Lee Bob Peeples, Sr., age 82, went home to the Lord Friday, August 5, 2011 in Fort Washington, MD. He was born October 9, 1928 in Thomson, GA. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1967 after 23 years of honorable service; member of the Tuskegee Airmen, Lockbourne AFB,...

Cynthia Ann 'Cindy' (Flores) Flores-Cockrell

Cynthia Ann 'Cindy' (Flores) Flores-Cockrell

Aug 4, 2011

Cynthia (Cindy) Ann Flores-Cockrell (42) of Columbus, OH went to be with the lord on August 4, 2011. Cindy was born in Fremont, OH. Survived by husband Johnathan Cockrell, two sons Trevon Flores and Justin Cockrell, parents Richard and Noelia Flores of Rising Sun, OH, sister Rosanne Garcia (Nick) of Fostoria,OH, brother Richard Flores II (Kaveena) of Fostoria, OH,...

Josephine Vivian (Ray) Smith

Josephine Vivian (Ray) Smith

Aug 4, 2011

Josephine Vivian Smith, age 82, went home to the Lord Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Mt. Carmel East Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born July 10, 1929 in Fort Worth, Texas and worked for many years providing care and supervision to children both in her home and in her community. She leaves to cherish her memory, five...

Clifford Tyree Sr

Clifford Tyree Sr

Aug 3, 2011

Clifford A. Tyree, peacefully departed this life August 3, 2011, at the age of 85. Mr. Tyree, the sixth and youngest child, of the late Edward and Bertie Tyree, was born in Columbus, Ohio and spent many of his formative years in Chillicothe, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mrs. Gertrude E. Tyree; a...

Alberta Mae Johnson

Alberta Mae Johnson

Aug 1, 2011

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.

Pamela Jean (Miller) Buford

Pamela Jean (Miller) Buford

Aug 1, 2011

Pamela Jean Buford was born October 4, 1959 to Rev. Charles E. Miller, Sr. and Nellie E. Archer Miller in Washington, D.C. A former resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, Pamela moved to Columbus, Ohio over twenty years ago, where she united with the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church. Pamela gave birth to two lively, intelligent and successful children, and...

Clifton Lee Lighty

Clifton Lee Lighty

Jul 31, 2011

Clifton Lee Lighty was born March 4, 1922 to Marie Charles Lighty and Steven Lighty in Columbia, South Carolina. A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Clifton was a longtime employee of North American - Rockwell International, where he assembled aviation parts. He departed this life on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at his Columbus, Ohio residence. He was...

Joy Celeste (Woolwine) Atwater

Joy Celeste (Woolwine) Atwater

Jul 28, 2011

Joy Celeste Woolwine Atwater, age 72, of Columbus, OH, formerly of Johnson City, TN, passed Thursday, July 28, 2011 of cardiac arrest at Mt. Carmel East Medical Center. She was born March 2, 1939 to Thadeus and Geneva Woolwine in Washington, DC. She graduated from Ohio Dominican University in the 1980's, and worked for many years in Columbus as...

Marshawn Anthony 'Mook' Christian

Marshawn Anthony 'Mook' Christian

Jul 28, 2011

Marshawn Anthony Christian was born September 29, 1982 to Tina Marie Christian and Gordon Lee Stanley in Columbus, Ohio. Known to many by the nick name Mook, he attended Columbus City Schools and served in the United States Army. On Thursday, July 28, 2011, Marshawn departed this life at Grant Medical Center. He was predeceased by his father, grandfather...

Eugene Winfrey Sr

Eugene Winfrey Sr

Jul 28, 2011

Eugene Kitrell Winfrey, Sr. was born July 11, 1950 to Rev. Paul H. Winfrey and Narvie Johnson Winfrey in Tazewell, Virginia. He departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at his Columbus residence. He graduated from Tazewell High School and was a member of Missionary Baptist Church. For the past 42 years, Eugene has been a resident...

Adell (Simmons) Stevens

Adell (Simmons) Stevens

Jul 27, 2011

Mother Adell Stevens, age 81, went home to the Lord Wednesday, July 27, 2011. She was born September 27, 1929 to the late Cleveland and Mabel Simmons. She was predeceased by her husband, Deacon James G. Stevens; daughters, Rebecca Pryor and Brenda Williams; sister, Elnora Bell; brother, George Simmons, three brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law. She leaves to cherish her...

Dr. Frank Hale Jr

Dr. Frank Hale Jr

Jul 27, 2011

Frank W. Hale, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and champion for the youth of America, and African-American youth in particular, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at his residence. His father and mother, Frank W. Hale, Sr. and Novella Banks Hale, preceded him in death, as did his first wife, Ruth Colleen Saddler Hale. He is...

Donna Jean (Prater) Clarke

Donna Jean (Prater) Clarke

Jul 26, 2011

Donna Jean Clarke, 72, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. She was surrounded by family in the moments before going home with the Lord. A lifelong member of Trinity Baptist Church, Donna, more commonly known as “Jeanie,” graduated from Linden McKinley High School at the age of 16. She...

Earl Stanford Mckethan

Earl Stanford Mckethan

Jul 26, 2011

Brother Earl Stanford McKethan, age 73, of Westerville, OH, passed this life and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Earl, the son of the late Ernest and Ruth McKethan, was born December 16, 1937 in Linden, NC. Earl retired from the United States Air Force after 23 years of service, and had been...

Elie 'Pokey' Mccants

Elie 'Pokey' Mccants

Jul 25, 2011

Elie Pokey McCants, Jr., age 81, peacefully passed away Monday, July 25, 2011. Born November 15, 1929 to the late Elie and Lorena McCants, he was a retired member of Laborers Local 423. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Annie Ruth Kirkman, Mary Alene McCants, and Eva Mae Charles McCants; son, Michael McCants; and grandson, Gregory Edwards. He...

Charlotte Jean (Trent) Tucker

Charlotte Jean (Trent) Tucker

Jul 24, 2011

Charlotte Jean Tucker, 70, passed away at Grant Medical Center on Sunday, July 24, 2011. Baptized at Eden Baptist Church, Chillicothe, OH. Predeceased by daughter Lisa Wiseman, parents Mary and James Trent, Sr., sisters, Cora Brown, Mary Green, Evelyn Green, and Gloria Scott, and 10 brothers-in-law. Survived by husband William Tucker; son Todd (Kelly) Tucker; granddaughter Alexis Wiseman, whom...

Sheila Renee Latham

Sheila Renee Latham

Jul 22, 2011

Ms Sheila Renee Latham was born June 13, 1950 in Columbus Ohio to the late Mr. Lee S. Hannah, Sr. and Mrs. Mildred Smith. At 61 years old, Sheila passed away at Kobaker Hospice House on Friday, July 22, 2011 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by father Lee Hannah Sr.; son James (Jim Jim) Latham Jr. and...