Obituaries

Gregg Stefan Lee

Gregg Stefan Lee

Sep 16, 2010

Gregg Stefan Lee was born on May 28, 1994. He previously lived in Cleveland and Bellefontaine, Ohio. He was a resident of Columbus, Ohio for the past six years. As a child, Gregg loved gymnastics, tumbling and track. In Gregg’s short adulthood, he absolutely loved to draw and vowed that after college, he was moving to Japan. Gregg had...

Virginia West

Virginia West

Sep 15, 2010

Virginia West, age 73, was born July 5, 1937 in Columbus, OH. She departed this earthly life on September 15, 2010 at James Cancer Hospital (OSU Medical Center). Virginia was preceded in death by her husbands, Willie West and Ronald Smith Sr.; daughter, Patricia A. Thomas and son, Clarence M. Smith. She leaves to cherish her memories her son,...

Howard Grayson Watkins

Howard Grayson Watkins

Sep 14, 2010

Howard Grayson Watkins, 90, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Garrison Assisted Living. He was a World War II veteran and he retired from the United States Postal Service. Preceded in death by parents George W. Watkins and Lena R. Clemons; brother, George W. Watkins Jr.; and sister, Esther M. Miller. Survived by...

Harold Pruitt Douthitt

Harold Pruitt Douthitt

Sep 14, 2010

Harold Pruitt Douthitt, age 59, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. He was born May 23, 1951 to Mable Barnes (Conley) and the late Vernon Pruitt Douthitt, in Covington, KY. A 1969 graduate of Withrow High School, he also was a member of Brown Chapel AME Church in Cincinnati, OH. A longtime resident...

Eugene Wellington Adams

Eugene Wellington Adams

Sep 14, 2010

In loving memory of Eugene Adams, age 83, who went home to the Lord Tues, September 14, 2010 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH. Mr. Adams graduated from John Hayes High School in Cleveland, OH in 1946. He also graduated from Butler University in 1951 with a degree in Journalism and Marketing. Eugene Adams is survived by his daughters,...

Heavenly B. Neal-Drake

Heavenly B. Neal-Drake

Sep 13, 2010

Neal-Drake, Heavenly B. () - Entered in the the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 13, 2010 at Nationwide Children's Hospital at the age of 1 year.

Alice Mae Judd Betsill

Alice Mae Judd Betsill

Sep 13, 2010

Alice Judd Betsill passed into the heavenly kingdom on Monday, September 13th. She will be missed by the many people whose lives she touched with her teaching, her wisdom, and her love. Alice was born in September 25, 1928, in Erwin, North Carolina. She received her early education in the Public School system there. After graduating from the Harnett...

Luther Mance Sr

Luther Mance Sr

Sep 12, 2010

Luther Arnold Mance, Sr. was born on April 7, 1931 to Juanita Combs Mance and Edward Mance, Sr. in Short Creek, West Virginia. Luther, or “Lou” as his family and close friends knew him, served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a skilled marksman and qualified for the designation of Sharp Shooter. Lou traveled...

Charles William 'Pete' Clayton

Charles William 'Pete' Clayton

Sep 9, 2010

Charles William “Pete” Clayton, 72, departed this life on Thursday, September 9, 2010 with many of his loved ones by his side. Born in Columbus on September 15, 1937, Pete was a 1956 graduate of South High School and a U.S. Navy veteran. He retired from Western Electric/ATT/Lucent with 32 years of service. Preceded in death by parents James...

Rayanna Regina 'Jean' (Ragland) Shipley

Rayanna Regina 'Jean' (Ragland) Shipley

Sep 8, 2010

Rayanna Regina “Jean” Shipley, born August 17, 1953, departed this life on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. A lifelong resident of Columbus, she retired from Columbia Gas of Ohio after 32 years of service. Preceded in death by husband Ronald H. Shipley and father Paul Robert Ragland, Sr. Survived by daughters Tamlyn (Tracy) McCrary and Latasha C. Draughon; mother Evelyn...

Debra Kay Bowman

Debra Kay Bowman

Sep 8, 2010

Debra Kay Bowman, 52, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away September 8, 2010 at Select Specialty Hospital. Celebration of life 10am on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 in the chapel of Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service, 720 E. Long Street, where the family will receive friends from 9am until the time of service

Hannah C. Bottoms

Hannah C. Bottoms

Sep 6, 2010

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Laura Margaret Douglas

Laura Margaret Douglas

Sep 6, 2010

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Jefferson Thomas Sr

Jefferson Thomas Sr

Sep 5, 2010

Jefferson Thomas was born September 19, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ellis and Jessie Thomas. He departed this life Sunday, September 5, 2010. Jefferson Thomas leaves to cherish his memory, beloved wife Mary; sons; Jefferson Thomas Jr., Frank Harper Jr.; daughter: Marilyn (Timothy) Carter; grandchild; Amber (Collin) Alleyne; great grandchild, Tahlia Alleyne; brothers, Horace Thomas, Grandville (Kim) Thomas...

Floyd Jordan

Floyd Jordan

Sep 4, 2010

Floyd Jordan, 63, of Columbus, Ohio went to be with His Lord and Savior on Saturday evening, September 4, 2010 at OSU Hospital after a brief illness. Floyd was a loving father, grandfather, brother and husband. He attended East High School where he played football and track. He served in the United States Army; and after his service he...

Roland Orlando Brown

Roland Orlando Brown

Sep 3, 2010

Roland Orlando Brown departed this life on September 3, 2010. Born December 30, 1958. He attended Job Corp. in Blackwell, TX. Preceded in death by his grandparents and his aunt, Thelma Davenport. He leaves to mourn, daughter, Tai’sha Lynn Brown; parents, Betty and Benjamin Brown; brothers, Benjamin Brown III of Atlanta, GA and Glenn Brown of Columbus, OH; special...

James E. 'Sonny' Randolph

James E. 'Sonny' Randolph

Sep 2, 2010

James (Sonny) E. Randolph, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2010 at St. Ann Hospital. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior while in the hospital. James was born on March 22, 1935 in Maysville, KY. He was a graduate of John G. Fee High School in Maysville and attended Central State...

John Taliaferro 'Fancy' Fears

John Taliaferro 'Fancy' Fears

Sep 1, 2010

John T. Fears, “Fancy”, age 56, passed away September 1, 2010. Formerly of Anniston, AL, he attended Marion-Franklin High School and Hill Top Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by father Booker T. Fears, Jr. and brother Arthur Fears. Survived by mother Etta M. Fears-Sams; brother Gregory Fears, sisters Viola Fears-Sams and Valerie Fears; nieces Tasha Rudolph and Christaya Fears;...

James Ervin Smith

James Ervin Smith

Sep 1, 2010

James Ervin Smith, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at home surrounded by family. Born August 31, 1935 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Hollee Dodd. He began serving his country in 1952 when he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was awarded a Good Conduct Medal and a National Defense...

Tyejuan Dashawn 'Boobs' Locke

Tyejuan Dashawn 'Boobs' Locke

Sep 1, 2010

Tyejuan D. Locke, age 19, passed away September 1, 2010. Survived by son Tyejuan Jr.; mother Tyesand Locke; brothers, Troy, Tommy, and Saquan; sisters Tiffany and Marquita; a host of other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life 11 a.m., Thursday, September 9, 2010 at New Birth Christian Ministries, 3475 Refugee Road, where the family will receive friends from 10...