Obituaries

Josephine Charles

Josephine Charles

Dec 18, 2010

Josephine Griffith Charles, the daughter of Isaac Griffith and Cora Griffith Davis, was born October 4, 1932 in Overton, Alabama. She retired from the State of Ohio Youth Services after 33 years of service. She was saved at a very young age and was a faithful member of Asbury North United Methodist Church where she served in numerous capacities,...

Shelia Allen Smith

Shelia Allen Smith

Dec 17, 2010

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John Loron 'J.J.' Jones

John Loron 'J.J.' Jones

Dec 17, 2010

John L. Jones “J.J”, 84, departed Friday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was a member of the Bricklayers Local #55 and employed by the Sherman R. Smoot Co. for more than 20 years. A member of St. Dominic Catholic Church, Sheperd Community Association and was a decorated Korean War Veteran. Survived by wife of 57 years, Daisy;...

Berthelia Kincannon

Berthelia Kincannon

Dec 14, 2010

Berthelia Kincannon (Smith), age 92. Born March 3, 1918, in Ansted, WV, passed away on December 14, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, John Kincannon, Sr.; parents, William and Forrest Smith; brothers, William, Charles and Alexander Smith. Survived by her children, John Kincannon, Jr. (Ardath) and Joyce Marsh; grandchildren: Y'vette Helm (Harold), Lavone Kincannon, and Anthony Marsh (Sunia); 11...

Leonia Lillian Thomas

Leonia Lillian Thomas

Dec 12, 2010

Leonia Thomas, age 82, passed December 12, 2010. Retired from Ohio State University. Survived by daughters, Jackie (Curtis) Bannerman, Hazel Eubanks and Beverly (Charles) Radford; son Alto R. Thomas Jr.; 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives. The family would like to acknowledge the Minerva Park Nursing Home staff and Acclaim Hospice.

Dorothy Mae English 'Doll' Pridgen

Dorothy Mae English 'Doll' Pridgen

Dec 11, 2010

Dorothy Mae English Pridgen, affectionately known by the nickname Doll, was born on July 10, 1926 to Sally Stokes English and Novie English in Barney, Georgia. During her childhood, Dorothy was a spelling bee champion and a star athlete who excelled in basketball and track. Her first job as a young adult was as a bus girl in Moultrie,...

Roberta Sue Williamson

Roberta Sue Williamson

Dec 10, 2010

Roberta Sue Williamson, 59, began her new life in her heavenly home on December 10, 2010, after a lengthy illness. Predeceased by mother, Elizabeth Bosley Williamson. Left to cherish her memory are loving father Joseph Williamson, beloved nephew/son Joseph Williamson Cooke, caring sister Diane Anderson-Kinney (James Kinney), devoted and loyal sister JoAnna Williamson, and a host of dedicated cousins,...

Holly Rowena Campbell

Holly Rowena Campbell

Dec 9, 2010

Holly R. Carroll Campbell left to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 9, 2010 after a long battle with diabetes. Holly was born at Mac-Dell A.F.B. Tampa, Florida to Eugene A. Carroll and Ozzie B. Black, who preceded her in death along with her grandparents who raised Holly and Eugena, Margaret Pace (Carroll) and William Carroll; grandfather, Rev....

Monica Thelma Ross

Monica Thelma Ross

Dec 9, 2010

Monica Thelma Naomi Thompson Shultz Ross, 89, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 9, 2010. She was born on January 18, 1921 in Freeport, New York. She is survived by her daughter Sharon (Harvey) Gates; sons Michael and Mark Ross; grandchildren, Alexander Whyms, William Whyms, Jason Ross, and Ashley Ross; great granddaughters Alexis Whyms and Kayla...

Hattie Mae Littleton

Hattie Mae Littleton

Dec 8, 2010

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Eva Mae Davis

Eva Mae Davis

Dec 8, 2010

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James F. Robinson

James F. Robinson

Dec 6, 2010

James Frederick (Freddy) Robinson was called home to Jesus Christ on December 6, 2010. Born in Tate Georgia on January 21, 1941 to James F. Foster and Viola L. Robinson, his family moved to Columbus Ohio and he attended Columbus Public Schools. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior, was baptized and consecrated to the Office of Deacon at...

Jacqueline Thorn

Jacqueline Thorn

Dec 6, 2010

Jacqueline “Jackie” Thorn, 59, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on December 6, 2010. She was born on January 26, 1951 to Ralph and Pearline Lampkin. Preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Brenda, Linda, Mary and granddaughter, Felicia Parker. Survived by her heart, grandson, Xavier Lampkin; daughter, Lisa (Major) James, Clinton Township, MI; son, Jeffery (Davida) Lampkin, Columbus,...

Patty Ann Brown

Patty Ann Brown

Dec 5, 2010

Patty Ann (Smith) Brown, age 52, went home unexpectedly to be with the Lord Sunday, December 5, 2010. Born July 16, 1958 in Columbus, OH to Beulah Beatrice Smith and the late John R. Smith. She was predeceased by her grandmother, Marnice (Jackson) Tolber; father, John R. Smith; and former husband, Andre’ Brown. She attended Columbus South High School,...

Charles Anthony 'Tony' Brooks

Charles Anthony 'Tony' Brooks

Dec 5, 2010

Charles Anthony Brooks “Tony”, age 51, was born on March 4, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio. Tony passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Ola Brooks. Left to cherish his memory, his wife, Jane Brooks; children, Nikki, Alena and Jared; sisters, Debbie (Andrew), Sandy (Roger), Niecie (Clarence) and Cynthia (Jeff);...

Lawrence 'Larry' Lewis

Lawrence 'Larry' Lewis

Dec 5, 2010

Lawrence Larry Lewis, passed away December 5, 2010 at Arbors East Nursing Home, Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 2, 1954 to the late James Lennings and Flora J. Lewis, II. Larry served in the United States Army, graduated from ETI Electronics in Cleveland, Ohio, and was last employed by Pepsi as a maintenance mechanic...

George Mckinley Latham

George Mckinley Latham

Dec 5, 2010

Deacon George M. Latham, Sr., age 65, went home to be with his Heavenly Father Sunday, December 5, 2010 at his residence. A lifetime member of Hosack Street Baptist Church where he was Chairman of the Deacon Board, member of the male chorus and treasurer, member of Hosack United Brothers (HUB) and a Sunday school teacher. A graduate of...

Marlin Demico Johnson

Marlin Demico Johnson

Dec 4, 2010

Marlin Demico Johnson, age 30, born March 31, 1980, was called home on Saturday, December 4, 2010 after a sudden unexpected illness. A graduate of West High School, he attended Columbus State Community College and was employed by Café Brioso. Marlin chose to give the gift of life through organ and tissue donation, saving up to nine lives. He...

Charles Lester Gray

Charles Lester Gray

Dec 4, 2010

Charles Lester Gray, age 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend was born December 19, 1925 in West Virginia. He later moved to Dayton, Ohio where he graduated from Dunbar High School. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy and Air Force. He retired from two full time jobs; the Defense Construction Supply Center (DCSC)...

Ira James Burke

Ira James Burke

Dec 4, 2010

On Saturday, December 4, 2010, our father, Ira James Burke, went to eternal rest, that's when God told him he'd passed his final test. A good man he was til the end, a great son, brother, father, grandfather and friend ... we'll never meet another like him again. He cherished his children and did all that he could, to...