Obituaries
Ellen D. Hairston
Feb 10, 2011
Ellen D. Hairston, age 83 of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord, February 10, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sandy and Ada Leftwich, husband of 50 years, Thomas E. Hairston, and granddaughter, Elita Michelle King. Ellen D. Hairston was born January 6, 1928 in Rand, West Virginia to the late Sandy and Ada...
Annie Wilma Gilmer
Feb 9, 2011
Annie Wilma Gilmer, 99, formerly of Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born January 28, 1912 in Galax, Virginia to the late William and Lula Martin. Preceded in death by husband Robert Gilmer, daughter Florence Patterson, 2 brothers and a sister. Survived by daughter, Mary (Ed)...
Rosie Lee (Cargill) Holloway
Feb 8, 2011
Rosie Lee Holloway, 77, born November 14, 1933 in Ramer, Alabama, departed this life on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at her Columbus residence. Preceded in death by parents, Beatrice Colvin and Joshua Cargill, brothers, LC Sankey, Jimmie (Rosa) Stephens, and Cepher Cargill, and sisters, Janie B. Carroll and Jessie Mea James. She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted...
Jess Davidson
Feb 8, 2011
Jess Davidson, 55, of Columbus, Ohio, went home Tuesday, February 8, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Born November 23, 1955, In Chattanooga Tennessee, Jess was the second son of Percy Cornelius and Jessie Lee Davidson. He was a proud Alumnus of Capital University in Bexley Ohio, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Speech in 1979. Jess worked at Huntington National...
Ruby ' The Great' (Barton) Wilder
Feb 6, 2011
Ruby Barton Wilder was born April 12, 1915 to Jane Marie and Veline Barton in Vidalia, Georgia. She relocated to Columbus, Ohio and married her sweetheart Jimmie Wilder. From this union, nine children were born: Jimmie, Jr., Thomas, Janice, Ronald, Mary, Anna, Albert, David and Dwayne. Ruby accepted Christ at the early age of thirteen and has been a...
Darlene Gladys (Slocum) Radcliff
Feb 5, 2011
Darlene G. Radcliff, age 62, went home to the Lord Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Kobacker House. She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Dollie Poe Slocum. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Carl E. Radcliff, Sr.; children, Lestina Radcliff, Selina McCarey, Carl Radcliff, Jr., Mark Anthony (Mechelle) Radcliff, Sr.; and Alicia Marie Humphrey; siblings,...
Iris A. Choice
Feb 3, 2011
Iris A. Choice was born June 15, 1932, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Walter and Essie Mae Jackson. She was united in marriage to the late Charles Choice on October 25, 1951. At age 78, she departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2011, after a lengthy illness. She graduated...
Iva Mae (Smithers) Turner
Feb 2, 2011
Iva Mae (Smithers) Turner, 81, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Born November 1, 1929 to Walter Garfield and Eva (Arnold) Smithers, she was the youngest of five children. A 1947 graduate of East High School, Iva received BS and MA degrees from The Ohio State University. She was a former music teacher and elementary school teacher for...
Karen Joy (Finch) Rollins
Jan 31, 2011
Karen Joy (Finch) Rollins, age 57, unexpectedly passed away at her residence Monday, January 31, 2011. She was born in Columbus, OH on October 15, 1953. Karen was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Marietta Finch; and brother, Thomas A. Finch. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving and dedicated son, Keith Alan Rollins, Jr. (Champaign Wheeler); lovely...
Michael Deshawn Fowler
Jan 30, 2011
Michael DeShawn Fowler Mike/Nino, age 33, of Columbus, Ohio went home unexpectedly on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Grant Medical Center. Born on August 31, 1977 in Columbus, Ohio he is survived by his parents, Roy and Dolores Fowler; grandparents, Willie and Cornelia Fowler; sister, Rhonda Fowler; brother, Troy (Nicole) Fowler; son, Tre 'Quan Fowler; nephews, Robert Kimball Jr....
Jacqueline Kay Washington
Jan 29, 2011
b: Omaha, NE - d: Cols., OH Gone, but Alive and Well in the Hearts and minds of those of Love you: Husband – Tony Son – Scott Daughter – Stacey Brother and Sister Rod and Dee Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Friends, Pets Your light shines eternally Service: At the convenience of the family Columbus, OH
Henry Anthony Smith
Jan 29, 2011
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George Blake Sr
Jan 28, 2011
George C. Blake, age 86, went home to the Lord Friday, January 28, 2011; he was born January 21, 1925. A U.S. Army veteran, he served his country in WWII as a member of the 761st Tank Battalion, was awarded the Silver Star, and was inducted into the Ohio Military Hall of Fame on May 28, 2008. A 32nd...
Robert Jemison 'Jabbo' Cole
Jan 28, 2011
Complete obituary information is not yet available; however, feel free to light a memorial candle, share a favorite memory, or leave a condolence message for the Cole family in Robert's Book of Memories. Please check back at a later time as this page will be updated once additional information has been provided. Thank you.
Imogene Ingram Holland
Jan 27, 2011
Imogene Ingram Holland, age 74, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011. Retired employee of Ohio Department of Human Services (35 years service); active in the Black Activist Movement. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Darren A. Holland; cherished friend, Anderson Reed; sisters, Wanda Ingram, Ann Foster, and Rose Dunson; brother, Ervin Ingram; father of Darren, Dante Holland,...
E. Lucerne Ziglar
Jan 27, 2011
Elsie Lucerne Ziglar, age 90, of Columbus, entered peaceably into eternal rest on Thursday, January 27, 2011, at home. Lucerne, as she was best known, was born on November 20, 1920 in Rome, Georgia, to the late Bowdree and Rosanna Barrett. She moved to Columbus in 1944 and met and married Odell Ziglar the following year. The couple had...
James Alexander Jr
Jan 25, 2011
James Alexander, Jr., age 62, went home to the Lord Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Predeceased by his father, James Alexander, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Vanessa Alexander; daughters, Mynika and Michelle Alexander; mother, Henrietta Craighead; 3 sisters, 3 brothers, and many other relatives and friends.
Abdou Kounta
Jan 24, 2011
Abdou Kounta, native-born Senegalese, transitioned Monday, January 24, 2011 at his Columbus residence surrounded by loved ones. A musician with the Ballet National du Senegal, he toured the world as an ambassador of West African dance, music and culture. After coming to the United States in 1976, he co-founded the Kankouran West African Dance Company, Washington D.C., where he...
Anita Louise Lethcoe
Jan 24, 2011
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Annie Mae (Wilson) Whitson
Jan 24, 2011
Annie Mae Whitson, age 97, went home to the Lord Monday, January 24, 2011 at Mt. Carmel East Medical Center. Member of God’s Grace Deliverance Church. Predeceased by loving husband, Theron Whitson; mother, Dezie Wilson; father, Willy Wilson; brothers, Robert Lathan, George Washington, and Jimmy Lee; and sister, Willette. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Elder D.L....
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