Obituaries

Henry Anthony Smith

Henry Anthony Smith

Jan 29, 2011

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George Blake Sr

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

Robert Jemison 'Jabbo' Cole

Jan 28, 2011

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Imogene Ingram Holland

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

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

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

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

Anita Louise Lethcoe

Jan 24, 2011

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Annie Mae (Wilson) Whitson

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....

Ralph Sparks Sr

Ralph Sparks Sr

Jan 23, 2011

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Cameron Jerard Fields

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...