Obituaries

Stephanie Ann Francis

Stephanie Ann Francis

May 8, 2011

Stephanie Ann Francis went home suddenly to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2011. She is survived by her son, Devin Francis-Belcher, and by loving siblings, brother Dean Francis, sister Cynthia Francis and twin brother Stephen (Carolyn) Francis. Stephanie is also survived by her niece, Grace (Darrell) Hunter, and nephews Parris Francis, Stephen Francis, Jr. and John...

Rev. Joshua Johnson

Rev. Joshua Johnson

May 8, 2011

Reverend Joshua Johnson, age 70, went home to the Lord Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born March 31, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Thomas and Nora L. (Jones) Johnson. He earned a Bachelor and Master of Biblical Studies at the Zion Bible Institute of Rhode Island (1966); Methodist Theological Seminary (1991); and...

Theodore Napper Jr

Theodore Napper Jr

May 6, 2011

Theodore Roosevelt Napper, Jr., was born August 7, 1936; he passed away Friday, May 6, 2011 at O.S.U. East Medical Center. He leaves to cherish his memory his sister, Claudette Hopkins; and brother, Lloyd Napper, Sr.

Alma Elaine Smith

Alma Elaine Smith

May 5, 2011

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Edward Wood Jr

Edward Wood Jr

May 3, 2011

Edward L. Wood, Jr. was born December 19, 1970 in Pontiac, Michigan. He later moved with his family to Columbus, Ohio where he attended Columbus City Schools and graduated from Eastmoor High School. In August 1989, Edward enlisted in the United States Army. In December 2010, after 21 years of honorable service and numerous commendations, he retired from active...

Helen Marie Taylor

Helen Marie Taylor

May 2, 2011

Helen Marie Taylor, 98, born January 31, 1913 in Columbus, Ohio, went home to the Lord on Monday, May 2, 2011 at Bon-Ing Care Center. She was a retired federal employee of DCSC, where she worked as a procurement clerk, and was a longtime, faithful member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, where she was served as an organist for...

Leonard Bouttry

Leonard Bouttry

May 1, 2011

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Horace Bridges

Horace Bridges

Apr 30, 2011

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James Smedley Iii

James Smedley Iii

Apr 29, 2011

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Will Henry Mccarrel

Will Henry Mccarrel

Apr 29, 2011

Will H. McCarrel, age 85, went home to the Lord Friday, April 29, 2011 at his residence. Local transportation entrepreneur and U.S. Navy veteran. Predeceased by daughter, Linda McCarrel-Cooper; sisters, Wiletha Nelson and Mary McCarrel. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Maple McCarrel; daughters, Lana McCarrel-Brown (Bobby); Willetha McCarrel-Groce; sons, William McCarrel (Faye), and James McCarrel;...

Lias Cleveland Reese

Lias Cleveland Reese

Apr 29, 2011

Lias Cleveland Reese, 79, was born in Pendleton, South Carolina on November of 1931. Lias Reese was preceded by the death of his father Cleve Reese, mother Katherine Reese, Brother Jerry Reese, and brother Michael Reese. Lias Reese served in the United State Army as a Military Police Officer and was honorably discharged on September 30, 1962. Lias retired...

Bobby Gene Turner

Bobby Gene Turner

Apr 28, 2011

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Joann Gooden

Joann Gooden

Apr 25, 2011

Joann Peck-Gooden was born on November 16, 1935 to John Peck and Margaret L. Colbert in North Vernon, Indiana. She departed this life to be with Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior on Monday, April 25, 2011. Joann grew up in North Vernon and moved to Columbus, Indiana and married Bennie Melton Gooden Jr. She was a long time...

Maria K. Cherry

Maria K. Cherry

Apr 24, 2011

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Mark Allen 'Rico' Marbrey

Mark Allen 'Rico' Marbrey

Apr 24, 2011

Mark Marbrey, age 49, passed away suddenly Sunday, April 24, 2011 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Mark was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 26, 1962. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Chuck Marbrey, grandparents, Huey and Ella Marbrey, and John and Donna Prater, three aunts, Elaine, Beverly and Phyllis, and cousins Eric and Nina. Mark...

Francine Elizabeth (Dinkins) Washington

Francine Elizabeth (Dinkins) Washington

Apr 23, 2011

Francine E. Washington, 63, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011 at her residence. Preceded in death by husband David Washington, parents George and Dorothy Jane Dinkins, and adoptive mother Ruth Williams. Survived by children, Kenneth (Marilyn) Grant, Doris (Richard) Caldwell, Ellis Grant, and Emeka Grant; sisters Jean A. (James) Kinsey and Doris J. Camp; a host of grandchildren, other...

Phyllis Ann (Prater) Vance

Phyllis Ann (Prater) Vance

Apr 22, 2011

Phyllis A. Prater Vance, age 66, went home to the Lord Friday, April 22, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital. Raised as a member of Trinity Baptist Church, she was an East High School graduate, and was an avid reader. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Vance; daughter, Nina Cooper Kent; and sisters, Beverly Prater and Elaine Berry. She...

Lisa Yvette (Williams) Curry

Lisa Yvette (Williams) Curry

Apr 21, 2011

Lisa Yvette Curry, 46, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2011 at her residence. Born in Logan, WV, Lisa was a 1984 graduate of Columbus South High School, a member of Bethany Baptist Church, and worked for The Limited Corp. Preceded in death by mother Claudette Williams. Survived by husband Robert Curry; sons Robert and Bernard; father Lovell Williams; sister...

Sherry Minnie Elizabeth Ayers

Sherry Minnie Elizabeth Ayers

Apr 21, 2011

Sherry Ayers, July 21, 1971 - April 21, 2011. A 1991 graduate of Brookhaven H.S. and a Home Healthcare Aide. Survived by children, Tia (Tony) Ayers, Christopher (Dayshia) Burks, and Comlanetta Ayers; parents Barbara and Daniel Ayers; siblings, Daniel Jr., Paul (Kim), and David (Shawnda) Ayers, Teresa Hughes, and Mary (Virgil) Jenkins; three grandchildren, and a host of aunts,...

George  D.D.S. White

George D.D.S. White

Apr 19, 2011

Dr. George R. White, age 90, departed this life on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Zusman House, Columbus, Ohio. Born August 10, 1920 in Nashville, Tennessee, George was the seventh of eight children from the union of Hortense Stone and George Richardson White, Sr. Education was a priority for the White Family, as reflected by seven of eight children...