Obituaries

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...

Ellen D. Hairston

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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