Obituaries
Ralph Sparks Sr
Jan 23, 2011
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Cameron Jerard Fields
Jan 22, 2011
Cameron Jerard Fields was born on July 3, 1983 in Columbus, Ohio. During his childhood years, Cameron participated in swimming at the Marion-Franklin Pool where he was awarded a trophy when he was 10 years old. He graduated from Mifflin High School in the top three percent of his class in 2001, and went on to Nashville Auto Diesel...
William Poindexter Ii
Jan 21, 2011
William Edward Bubba” Poindexter went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 21, 2011 at his home. He was born on Monday, September 26, 1927 to Marie and William Poindexter Sr. in Columbus, Ohio. He was a Korean War Veteran and was honored with the Purple Heart. Residing in Columbus, he attended Franklin University. He retired from...
Kathi Marie 'Special K' (Johnson) Gravely
Jan 21, 2011
Kathi Marie Johnson Gravely, age 59, departed this life Saturday, January 21, 2011. Preceded in death by parents George R. and Ima Jo Johnson, and sister Patricia Butler. Survived by son Donald Gravely, Jr.; daughter Annissa Gravely; grandsons Donald L. Gravely III and Michael L. Gravely; brothers, Langdon (Donna) Johnson, George (Carmen) N’Namdi, and Larry (Rose) Johnson; sisters, Sandra...
Lloyd Eugene Gwinn
Jan 20, 2011
Lloyd Eugene Gwinn, age 67, went home to the Lord Thursday, January 20, 2011 at his residence. U.S. Air Force veteran; ironworker and member of United Steelworkers of America. He was an avid fisherman. Predeceased by his father, Walter Gwinn; mother, Rosetta Gwinn; nephew, Jason Gwinn; brothers, Michael Gwinn, and Ronald Gwinn; and grandson, Michael Gwinn, Jr. He leaves...
Lanair Rayshawn 'Shawn' Thornton
Jan 19, 2011
Lanair R. Thornton was born on February 9, 1973 in Akron, Ohio where he spent his childhood years. He was very active in track, baseball and football. He relocated to Columbus, Ohio in 1995 to begin a new life. In 1999, he met Tamica Johnson. To that union, two children were born. In 2007, Shawn, as he was affectionately...
John Eldridge 'J.B.' Bland
Jan 19, 2011
Born in a time when few hospitals were accessible to people of color, John Eldridge Bland entered the world on January 5, 1929 to Augustus Bland and Dorothy Cain Bland. He attended Champion Junior High School where a devoted friendship grew with Walter Pillow, who preceded John in death, and James Martin. It was a common front porch or...
Leandra Renae 'Lebo' Wilson
Jan 17, 2011
Leandra Renae Wilson, affectionately known as “Lebo”, age 41, born March 14, 1969 in Columbus, Ohio, was called Home on Monday, January 17, 2011. Survived by children, Reggie, Martin, and Stacie; mother Sandra Wilson-Murphy; father U.L. Johnson, Jr.; special aunt Bobbie Ann Buckley; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life 2 p.m., Friday,...
Paul Joseph Vanderveer
Jan 15, 2011
Paul J. Vanderveer, age 64, passed suddenly in his home on Sat. Jan. 15, 2011. He is preceded in death by his stepfather. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Bari, mother, brother, aunt, four daughters, 2 sons-in-law and 4 grandchildren. Private service will be conducted at a later date. Service: At the convenience of the family...
William Thornton Jr
Jan 13, 2011
William Maceo Thornton, Jr., age 90, also known as “Willie T” or “Uncle Bill”, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at OSU East Hospital. Bill was a native of Columbus, Ohio where he was a member of the Merry Makers Club for 55 years and a 32nd degree Mason of St. Mark’s Lodge #7 for over 55 years. After...
Richard James Hayes
Jan 12, 2011
Richard James Hayes was born September 13, 1965 in Columbus, OH. He was the third child born to the union of Lillie and James Hayes. Richard went home to glory on January 12, 2011. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Lillie and James Hayes. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his wife, Gena (Glover) Hayes, children...
Harvey Mitchell Moore
Jan 12, 2011
Harvey Mitchell Moore, age 72, went home to the Lord Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Mt. Carmel East Medical Center. Retired employee of Anheuser-Busch Brewing Co. Predeceased by wife, Loretta Moore; father, Rufus E. Moore; son, Kevin Moore; and sister, Norma Lockhart. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Gladys V. Moore; sons, Derek M. Moore, Sr. and...
Roselee Sunderland
Jan 10, 2011
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Gerald Alfred Sr
Jan 10, 2011
Gerald Christopher “Jerry” Alfred Sr., 55, born August 17, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio, departed this life on Monday, January 10, 2011. Preceded in death by father Maurice T. Alfred, Sr., maternal grandparents Percy and Geraldine Reynolds, paternal grandparents Napoleon Rachel Rayford (Pete Alfred), and aunt Dolly Westbrook. He leaves his legacy of love to his daughter Geneva Alfred-Thomas (Lance);...
Odie Belle Harris
Jan 9, 2011
Odie Belle Stinson-Harris went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2011. She was the daughter of Daniel and Cora (Parran) Stinson. Odie was born September, 8, 1918 in Bolivar, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert W. Harris Sr.; and siblings, Otelia, Alex, George, Bessie, Elizabeth, Prentus, Charles and Jesse. Odie leaves...
George Edward Donaldson
Jan 7, 2011
George Edward Donaldson, age 89, was called home on Friday, January 7, 2011 at the Winchester Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Canal Winchester, OH. He was born December 7, 1921 in Rockwood, TN to the late Cora B. and George E. Donaldson, Sr. George was a dedicated and faithful member and treasurer of the First African Methodist Episcopal Zion...
Gary Dean Cooper
Jan 6, 2011
Gary Dean Cooper, age 50, went home peacefully to the Lord Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Grant Medical Center. He was born September 1, 1960, and was a retiree of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Gary was predeceased by his mother, Florence (Loney) Cooper and father, John Arthur Cooper. He leaves to cherish his memory his...
Edward Juan Willis
Jan 5, 2011
Edward J. Willis, 84, passed on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at The Columbus Colony Care Center, with family around his bed. He was the first graduate of East High School to have been the principal of the school serving from 1971 to 1986, when he retired from the Columbus City Schools. Mr. Willis was a lifelong resident of Columbus...
Rebecca Howell
Jan 5, 2011
Rebecca Howell was born on June 16, 1926 in Elloree, South Carolina. She passed away on January 5, 2011 at Minerva Park Nursing Home in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Bessie Owens; niece, Vernett B. Pauling and nephew, Freddie Briggmon, both of whom she raised. She is survived by her husband, Clarence...
Raymond Clay Green
Jan 4, 2011
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