Obituaries

Lorraine (Jones) Ellison

Lorraine (Jones) Ellison

Apr 17, 2011

Lorraine Ellison, age 86, went home to the Lord Sunday, April 17, 2011. Predeceased by husband, Wiley D. Ellison, Sr.; parents, Willie and Essie Moffit Jones; brothers, Willie, Ivie, Grady, Lester, and Hollis Jones; sisters, Bertha Moore, Eddiecora Moore, and Leora Ryals. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Wiley D. (Lena) Ellison, Jr., William Curtis Ellison, Wendell...

James Charles Caesar

James Charles Caesar

Apr 16, 2011

James C. Caesar went to be his Father on April 16, 2011 peacefully at his home. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Beauty Caesar. He leaves to cherish his memory, daughters, Kel-lee D. Caesar and Terrell (Terrence) Parker-Davis; siblings; grandchildren, Shaniyah Chambers, Jonetta Parker, Tenecia and Tocarra Davis; former wife, Diana L. Caesar; a host of cousins...

Kenneth Lee Penson

Kenneth Lee Penson

Apr 15, 2011

Kenneth L. Penson, 60, suddenly Friday, April 15, 2011 at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio and a retired employee of General Motors. His father, Eddie Penson, Sr., preceded him in death. Survived by loving wife of 18 years, Nettia Lynn Penson; mother Charlene Penson; daughters, Angel Penson, Kendra Penson, and Audrea Robinson, all of...

Christopher S. Gibbs

Christopher S. Gibbs

Apr 14, 2011

Christopher Sherod Gibbs, aka Frankie, was born on August 24, 1974 to Cheryl L. Gibbs and John C. Gibbs Jr. As a child he was a member of Lord of Life Fellowship Church. He attended and graduated from Linden McKinley High School, where he played on the varsity football team. Chris had a natural skill for cutting hair and...

Brunette C. Macklin

Brunette C. Macklin

Apr 14, 2011

On April 14, 2011, Brunette Burmah Macklin passed away at the age of 85. Brunette was the youngest of the five children born to the late Ludaris and Maude Robinson Burmah. A native of New Orleans, LA, she was the divorced wife of the late Wilbur A. Macklin, and the mother of two sons, Arcenaux B. Macklin and Alvin...

John Wesley Mundell

John Wesley Mundell

Apr 13, 2011

John W. Mundell, 65, born January 4, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. John spent his youth in Flytown, a city of its own, and attended Central High School. He worked at Ohio Malleable until it closed and later became a dedicated employee of The Ohio State...

Curtis Edwards Jr

Curtis Edwards Jr

Apr 11, 2011

Curtis Allen Edwards, Jr. was born August 31, 1941 and departed this life suddenly on Monday, April 11, 2011 at his residence. He had a beautiful voice and loved singing on the street corner when he was young. Girls loved Curtis because of his curly, black hair. He was a ladies' man. Curtis was a Vietnam Veteran of the...

Jewell Arlene (Gwinn) Nesbitt

Jewell Arlene (Gwinn) Nesbitt

Apr 11, 2011

Jewell A. Nesbitt departed this life Monday, April 11, 2011 at Ohio State University Hospital, East. She was a retired employee of DCSC. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Ollie Mae Gwinn; husband, Matthew Nesbitt; son, John Nesbitt; and sister, Viola Keaton. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Charlene J. Garnes; grandchildren, Thomas Savage and...

Gertrude Marie (Murry) Harris

Gertrude Marie (Murry) Harris

Apr 11, 2011

Gertrude Marie Harris, age 70, went home to the Lord Monday, April 11, 2011. She was born in Columbus, OH January 3, 1941 to the late Ambrose and Ruby Marie Murry. Gertrude will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, William (Sheila) Harris, Samuel Harris, and Monique Harris; sisters, Mary...

Lucille (Price) Dillard

Lucille (Price) Dillard

Apr 10, 2011

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Damon Alexander 'Big D' Marsh

Damon Alexander 'Big D' Marsh

Apr 8, 2011

Damon Alexander Marsh, born January 17, 1977, passed away on April 8, 2011. Damon was born in Jackson, MS and attended schools in San Diego, CA., Richmond, VA and Pittsburgh, PA. He made his home in Reynoldsburg, OH., and played semi-professional football for the Columbus Fire. Preceded in death by his father, Chris Edward Finley Sr., and grandmother, Ernestine...

Wilson Groves

Wilson Groves

Apr 7, 2011

Wilson Groves was born on August 25, 1950 to the late Fred Groves Jr. and Dora Groves who resides in Greenville, MS. He dedicated his life to his Savior Lord Jesus Christ at an early age at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Greenville, MS. Wilson received his education from the public schools in Greenville, MS. Upon graduating from high...

Charline D. 'Tootie' Cook

Charline D. 'Tootie' Cook

Apr 6, 2011

Charline D. Cook was born on May 26, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio. Charline had many jobs in Columbus, including Nekeles Bakery, Grossman’s and Goodwill Industries. She was quiet and reserved. She enjoyed fishing and visiting the social clubs around town until her health failed. Charline passed away on April 6, 2011 at Grant Medical Center. She was preceded in...

Ira Laverne Thomas

Ira Laverne Thomas

Apr 5, 2011

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Ruth Hazel Everett

Ruth Hazel Everett

Apr 4, 2011

Ruth H. Everett was born September 2, 1944 in Union, SC to the union of Laura Worthy and Henry Beaty Sr. She grew up in Union, SC and was a graduate of Sims High School. Ruth later relocated to the Big Apple, New York City, and then to Philadelphia, PA which is where she married and began her family....

Don Oberton Ford

Don Oberton Ford

Apr 3, 2011

Don Ford, age 55, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011 at his residence. He was predeceased by his father, John Ford. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Dorothy Ford; sister, Deborah Cole (Reginald); nephew, Reginald Cole, Jr. (Kimberly); niece, Erika Cole; and great-nephews, Nathaniel Cole and Reginald Cole, III. He is also survived by his Uncle Benny,...

Ericka Ann Smith

Ericka Ann Smith

Apr 1, 2011

Our beloved Ericka A. Smith, 48, crossed over into glory on April 1, 2011. Ericka was born June 24, 1962, in Urbancrest, OH. She is survived by her father and step-mother, Lawrence E. Jr., and Donna Smith, step-father Charles Banner, grandparents, Lawrence E. Sr., and Alma P. Smith; uncle, Paul (Irene) Smith, aunt Norma Jean Smith, three brothers, Charles...

Barbara Jean 'Boggy' Jenkins

Barbara Jean 'Boggy' Jenkins

Apr 1, 2011

Barbara J. Jenkins, 58, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 1, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Survived by father Robert E. Jenkins; brothers, Robert G. and Mark A. Jenkins; sister Pamela Payne; great aunt Annie Ruth Holiday; uncle Tommy Jenkins; nieces, Anina M., Darcia C., and Lashonta Jenkins; nephew J.J. Jenkins; cousin Kaleen Dunson of...

Janice Sarah (Prentice) Cunningham

Janice Sarah (Prentice) Cunningham

Mar 31, 2011

Janice Sarah Cunningham was born October 14, 1951 to Charles and Mildred Prentice in Welch, West Virginia. She exited this earth and walked through the Gates of Heaven on March 31, 2011. She graduated from Jefferson Community College where she received an associates degree in Early Childhood Development. Later in life she received her certification degree in ministry. She...

Steven Dale Simmermon

Steven Dale Simmermon

Mar 31, 2011

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