Obituaries

Robert Lawrence Mack

Robert Lawrence Mack

Feb 25, 2011

Robert L. Mack, 39, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011. Former employee of the Franklin County Department of Jobs Family Services for 9 years. Preceded in death by maternal great grandparents, Robert Ruth, Sr. and Hattie Odelia Marshall Ruth, maternal grandmother Frances Marchel Ruth Bowman, and father-in-law Ronald E. Shelton. Survived by wife Rhonda Major-Mack; daughter Maiya Mack; mother...

Regina A. Williams

Regina A. Williams

Feb 24, 2011

Regina A. Williams, 48, born May 21, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio, passed from labor to reward on Thursday, February 24, 2011. Predeceased by mother Mary Young Williams, father Harry Lee Williams, Sr., brother Harry L. Williams, Jr., and uncles Raymond and Joe Williams. She leaves to cherish her memory, brother Thomas John Williams (Brad Hauger); aunts Mildred (Ben) Moss,...

Phyllis Ann (Harrison) Woodson

Phyllis Ann (Harrison) Woodson

Feb 23, 2011

Phyllis Ann Woodson, age 75, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 23, 2011. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Lula Mae Harrison; and husband, Charles Woodson. Phyllis leaves to cherish her memory her children, Jakie (Rob) Ross, Sabrina (Stacy) Woodford, Cheri (Marshall) Tanner, Charles (Philomena) Woodson, Victor Woodson, and Dana Banks; a sister, Willa...

Emmit Owens

Emmit Owens

Feb 22, 2011

Emmit Owens (Uncle Bo), age 92, was born December 20, 1918 in Zebulon, GA. He made his transition February 22, 2011. Emmit is preceded in death by parents Jerry and Annie Mae Owens, five brothers: John, Early, Willie B., Charlie Owens and Bennie Eppinger. Two sisters, Rena Walker and Beatrice Hutherson; grandson, Talbert Townsel; and son-law, Lawrence Welch. After...

Frances Irene Willis

Frances Irene Willis

Feb 22, 2011

Frances Irene Willis was born May 7, 1916 in Urbancrest, OH. She went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at St Ann Hospital at the age of 94. Frances was a lifetime member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Columbus OH and graduated from The Ohio State University with a Master degree in Education. Prior to retirement,...

Oneal Mccoy Sr

Oneal Mccoy Sr

Feb 20, 2011

What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others. ~ Pericles Oneal McCoy, Sr., 91, a native of Plaquemine (Point Pleasant), Louisiana, and a resident of Columbus, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Plaquemine to Frank...

Richard Brown Jr

Richard Brown Jr

Feb 18, 2011

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Willie John Crockett

Willie John Crockett

Feb 18, 2011

Willie John Crockett, age 86, was called Home by our Lord unexpectedly on Friday, February 18, 2011. He was born October 20, 1924, a son of the late Willie and Berthena Crockett. He was preceded in death by his parents; 11 brothers and sisters and his loving wife of 37 years, Frances. He faithfully attended Christian Assembly where he...

Lanette Genesee Johnson

Lanette Genesee Johnson

Feb 18, 2011

LaNette G. Johnson, age 30, went home to the Lord Friday, February 18, 2011. The family requests that contributions to offset LaNette’s funeral expense be made to: The Credit Union of Ohio (downtown location only); 152 E. Broad St.; Columbus, OH 43215, or to Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service.

Barry Lee 'Uncle B.' Valentine

Barry Lee 'Uncle B.' Valentine

Feb 17, 2011

Barry Lee Valentine, 64, passed away February 17, 2011. An avid photographer and lover of music, he sang with The Sensational Disciples and The Gospel Recruiters. Preceded in death by daughter Daliska Valentine, parents Mildred N. and Clark J. Valentine, Sr.; grandparents Willie and Sarah Middleton, and brother Anthony S. Valentine. Survived by daughters Schnequa Strider and Angelica Hairston;...

William L.C. Hargrow Sr.

William L.C. Hargrow Sr.

Feb 16, 2011

William L.C. Hargrow, age 69, was born on October 7, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio to Sylvester W. and Gladys A. (Harris) Hargrow Sr. He departed this life on February 16, 2011 after a lengthy illness. William retired from the United States Air Force, after serving his country for 23 years. He was a Vietnam Veteran. He also retired from...

Nasasha Renee Jones

Nasasha Renee Jones

Feb 15, 2011

Nasasha Renee Jones Upchurch, age 28, was born on December 23, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio. She went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2011. Previously employed by Columbus Credit Bureau and Mortgage Specialist. She was involved with the Lupus Foundation, United Way and was a Big Brother Big Sister mentor. She loved social gatherings and playing...

Markus Lee Fair

Markus Lee Fair

Feb 15, 2011

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Eorail Mayo

Eorail Mayo

Feb 15, 2011

Eorail Mayo, born November 14, 1925 in Dora, Alabama, departed this life on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio. Her family and Church Family was her world. She enjoyed and supported her grandchildren in their endeavors. She was passionate about serving others. A master cook for Wesley Glenn for almost 30 years. Because of her excellent culinary skills...

Irene Barbara Zellner

Irene Barbara Zellner

Feb 15, 2011

Irene Barbara Zellner, departed this life on February 15, 2011. She was born in Columbus, Ohio and was a former member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Vandella Jordan; husband, Robert Zellner Sr.; brother, Ambrose, Homer, Jerry Lee, David and Floyd Jordan and stepdaughter, Pastor Cherrie Lee Davis. She is...

Millicent Jeannine (Gaither) Sims

Millicent Jeannine (Gaither) Sims

Feb 15, 2011

Millicent Jeanine Gaither Sims, 52, best known for her work as an advocate for cancer awareness, died of pancreatic cancer on February 15, 2011. Born in Chicago, IL, Millicent grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana and settled in Columbus, Ohio after graduating from The Ohio State University. She worked at the Ohio Department of Health and retired from the Environmental...

Shirley Eileen Durante

Shirley Eileen Durante

Feb 13, 2011

Shirley Eileen Durante was born December 23, 1936 in Elbert, West Virginia to Jahue Durante and Jessie Mae Cabiness Durante. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of the Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church for more than fifty years. Shirley served in various ministries, but her passion was serving with the kitchen ministry where she...

Shirley Catherine Dockery

Shirley Catherine Dockery

Feb 13, 2011

Shirley Dockery, age 67, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011 at OSU Main Medical Center. Born June 5, 1943 to loving parents, Barbara and Curtis Files. Mom fought a courageous battle with kidney disease since 1974. Formerly employed at Ohio State University. She enjoyed going to the Southside Settlement House for Crafts. She was a woman who loved all...

Flordina Kae 'Granny' (Hamilton) Bryant

Flordina Kae 'Granny' (Hamilton) Bryant

Feb 13, 2011

Flordina Kae Bryant was born April 26, 1957 in Kenton, Ohio to Paul and Rohonda Hamilton. She was a graduate of Linden-McKinley High School and received her paralegal degree. Flordina was known as “Granny” and “Big Mama” to any and every one because everybody wanted to be a part of her world. She was the greatest mom, granny, daughter,...

Mitchell Johnson Sr

Mitchell Johnson Sr

Feb 11, 2011

On October 8, 1950, Mitchell entered the world as the son of the late Marion Johnson Gantt. He was born in Braddock, Pa, where he attended school. After finishing school, he enlisted in the u.s. Army where he served his country for a short while. After serving, he worked several jobs before moving to Florida. He left Florida after...