Obituaries

Maleika Monet Lewis

Maleika Monet Lewis

Jun 9, 2011

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Ronald Macy Roberts

Ronald Macy Roberts

Jun 8, 2011

Ronald Macy Roberts, age 83, a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. As a teenager, Ronald rode his bicycle all around the city while working as a delivery boy for The Columbus Dispatch and selling ice cream for Freckers. On September 18, 1948, he enlisted in...

Rev. Odell Waller

Rev. Odell Waller

Jun 7, 2011

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Judith Ann (Jackson) Burton

Judith Ann (Jackson) Burton

Jun 3, 2011

Judith Ann Burton was born on May 30, 1931 to Scott Thomas Jackson and Helen Marie Keel Jackson in Chillicothe, Ohio. She is a graduate of West High School, Class of 1950, and worked at White Westinghouse for many years until retiring in 1979. Judith was an avid bowler and made many friends and fond memories as a member...

Charlie White Sr

Charlie White Sr

Jun 2, 2011

Charlie Claiborne White was born January 18, 1924 in Chatham, VA; to the late Annie Maude Smith-White Claiborne White. He departed this earthly life on June 2, 2011 in Regency Manor Nursing Home, Columbus, Ohio. Charlie served in the US Army during WWII, where he received several honors including a Purple Heart for being wounded during the war. After...

Virginia Catherine Wilson

Virginia Catherine Wilson

Jun 2, 2011

Virginia Catherine Wilson, Sunrise June 29, 1927, Columbus, OH; Sunset June 2, 2011, Savannah, GA. Preceded in death by husband, Louis Wilson Jr. Survived by daughter, Rita A. Keaton; sons, Lawrence (Tonya) Wilson, Michael T. Wilson and Crawford L. Wilson; niece, Karyn Bailey; and a host of grandchildren.

James T. Mccoy

James T. Mccoy

Jun 2, 2011

James T. McCoy Sr., lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio transitioned from this life on June 2, 2011 at OSU Hospital East. He leaves to cherish his memory, sons, Carlton (Andrea), James Jr. (Carol) and Stephan McCoy.

Anthony Keith 'Key Man' Stanley

Anthony Keith 'Key Man' Stanley

Jun 1, 2011

Anthony Keith Stanley, age 40, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Preceded in death by his grandparents, great grandparents, uncles and aunts. Survived by children, Anthony Haley, Tenia Mitchell, Malachi and Brittany Stanley, and stepdaughter ShanQuiée Carolina; parents Phyllis (Mark) Jones and Thomas Lee Stanley; life partner Ranita Brown; sisters Latania and Camillia...

William Edward Davis

William Edward Davis

Jun 1, 2011

William Edward Davis, 80, of Columbus, departed this life on June 1, 2011. He was born on May 28, 1931 in Asheville, NC. He retired from the US Air Force and US Postal Service. He was a member of the New Journey Christian Ministries. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchild, siblings, nieces, nephews...

Lee Esther (Patrick) Crouch

Lee Esther (Patrick) Crouch

May 31, 2011

Lee Esther Crouch, 76, departed this life on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Isabelle Ridgway Care Center. Born and reared in Roanoke, VA, where she received her primary education, Lee came to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University, where she met her husband. She retired from the State of Ohio, Bureau of Workers' Compensation and was a member...

William Ruffin Jr

William Ruffin Jr

May 31, 2011

Brother Ruffin was born March 29, 1936 to Bessie Boyd-Collins and William H. Ruffin in Selma, Alabama. He gave his life to the Lord at an early age. Immediately after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served 21 years. He retired as Master Sergeant in May, 1975. Following his service in...

Lucille Katherine Alexander

Lucille Katherine Alexander

May 29, 2011

Lucille Katherine Alexander, age 82, went home to the Lord, Sunday, May 29, 2011 at her residence. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, and had retired from Columbus Public Schools as a teacher. She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband, James L. Alexander; sons, Robert H. and David L. Alexander; sister, Sarah Timmons; 2 grandchildren,...

Viola (Snyder) Morris

Viola (Snyder) Morris

May 29, 2011

Viola Morris, age 74, passed Sunday, May 29, 2011 at OSU East. She loved spending much time in the ministry talking to others about her God, Jehovah. One of her favorite sayings was, If Jehovah say so. Viola also loved to dance, play cards, and enjoyed jokes. She is preceded in death by her parents Jesse Snyder and Josephine...

David Louis Mckinley

David Louis Mckinley

May 28, 2011

David McKinley was called home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 28, 2011 after his battle with cancer. He was born May 22, 1952 in Eckman, WV to Christine McKinley the late Jessie McKinley, Sr., and had resided in Columbus, OH since1992. He worked as a construction worker in general labor. David leaves to cherish his memory his...

Jeffrey Turner Jr

Jeffrey Turner Jr

May 28, 2011

In Loving Memory of Jeffrey Turner, Jr. Sunrise: October 18, 1988 Sunset: May 28, 2011 Jeffrey Turner, Jr., age 22, born October 18, 1988, went to the Lord Saturday, May 28, 2011. A devoted son and father, Jeffrey was loved and respected by all who knew him. He left behind his two children Ja'Niha Turner and Jeffrey Turner, III;...

Gloria Ann (Stewart) Jackson

Gloria Ann (Stewart) Jackson

May 28, 2011

Gloria Ann Stewart Jackson was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 3, 1922. She was the second of five children born to Pearl Ruth Singer Stewart (Big Mom) and Joseph Franklin Stewart. She had an outgoing personality, spoke as she pleased, and had a lot of friends. Gloria died in Berkeley CA, May 28, 2011 at the age of...

James Edward Williams

James Edward Williams

May 28, 2011

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Pearline Miles

Pearline Miles

May 27, 2011

Pearline Miles, 82, departed this life to be with the Lord on Friday, May 27, 2011 at Grant Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, Prince Holliman and Carrie Mae Griffin. Mother Miles leaves behind to cherish her memory and celebrate her life, daughter, Pearline Byrd; granddaughter, Christina Marie Byrd; 4 great grandchildren, Brian, Tre Mayle, Justice and London...

John Bowen Iii

John Bowen Iii

May 27, 2011

John W. E. Bowen, III, age 84, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011. He was born October 4, 1926 in Jackson, Mississippi to the Reverend John W.E. Bowen, Jr. and Margaret Davis Bowen. He graduated from Gilbert Academy High School, of New Orleans, LA. He attended Lincoln University, in Oxford, PA and served in the United States Army. He...

Margaret Louise (Seals) Ragland

Margaret Louise (Seals) Ragland

May 26, 2011

Margaret Louise Ragland, 82, went home to rest on May 26, 2012. Predeceased by her loving husband, Arben Ragland; parents Edward and Susie Seals; siblings Geraldine Freeman, Dred Seals. Survived by daughter, Anitra (Michael) Johnson; grandchildren, Nina (Sean) Breckenridge, Lastasia, Christopher Coates; 6 great grandchildren; nephew, Robert (Jackie) Moore; niece, Floris (Larry) Houston; great nephews, nieces, relatives and friends....