Obituaries

Infant Shaliyah Rudder

Infant Shaliyah Rudder

Oct 15, 2010

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Willard Collins Jr

Willard Collins Jr

Oct 11, 2010

Willard Collins Jr., 83, died October 11, 2010 at OSU Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Margaret Bailey and Willard Sr.; daughters, Linda Alexander and Willatte Collins, parents; brothers, Virgil and Donald Collins and sister, Alice (Sis) Moorehead. Survived by loving wife of 66 years Lillie; sons, Victor, Keith (Wilma), and Maurice (Karen) Collins; 26 grandchildren and a host...

Juanita Banks

Juanita Banks

Oct 8, 2010

Juanita Banks entered into her eternal home on October 8, 2010, because God was missing an angel. Juanita was formerly employed and retired from the State of Ohio. She was a faithful member of the Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Senior Usher Board and was a member of the Senior Choir. Predeceased by her...

Roger  Jr. Jr Garrett

Roger Jr. Jr Garrett

Oct 7, 2010

Roger Garrett, Jr., known to family as “Sonny”, was born August 1, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio, to Roger Garrett, Sr. and Pauline Marie Garrett. Roger graduated from Franklin University in December of 1975 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Industrial Management. He served in the United States Air Force from March 1, 1968 to April 13,...

Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones

Oct 7, 2010

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Brandon Michael 'Mike' Bufford

Brandon Michael 'Mike' Bufford

Oct 7, 2010

Brandon Michael “Mike” Bufford, 21, departed this life October 7, 2010. Born May 26, 1989, the son of Christopher and Crystal Bufford. A resident of Columbus for 14 years, he attended Columbus City Schools. He enjoyed cooking, basketball and he loved cars. Survived by father, Christopher Bufford Sr. of Warren, OH; mother, Crystal Fawn Bufford Johnson; brothers, Anthony S....

Mary A Johnson

Mary A Johnson

Oct 7, 2010

Mary A. (Smith) Johnson was born on January 2, 1947 to Elisa (Brown) Smith and Sidney N. Smith in Springfield, Ohio. On October 7, 2010, she went home to be with the Lord from Grant Medical Center. Mary is survived by two brothers: Jasper (Alice) Smith and Joseph (Loretta) Smith; four children: Anthony L. Smith Sr., Eugene N. Johnson,...

Brenda Marshall

Brenda Marshall

Oct 7, 2010

The Book of Memories is made available to all families we serve as well as any family served by any other funeral home in our community. Service: There are no local services scheduled. Out-of-Town Arrangements entrusted to: O.L. Hughes & Sons Mortuary 322 East Third Street Lexington, KY 40588 For more information, please call (859)233-7112

Grutcher Mae Roberts

Grutcher Mae Roberts

Oct 7, 2010

Grutcher Mae (Downs) Roberts, age 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 7, 2010, with her family by her side. She was a resident at Manor at Whitehall. Lifetime member of Trinity Baptist Church, as well as a five year member of Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith. She was a...

Robin Teresa Byrd

Robin Teresa Byrd

Oct 6, 2010

Robin Teresa (Baker) Byrd born on December 5, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio. She slipped away peacefully on October 6, 2010 in her place of residence. She leaves to mourn her husband John Byrd, daughters Dianna, Andrea Baker and son Bruce Blount Jr.; sisters Carolyn (Percell) Evans, Donna Baker; brother Kenneth (Jackie) Baker; grandchildren Sariya and Evan Baker; aunts, uncles...

James Dunlap

James Dunlap

Oct 5, 2010

James Daniel Dunlap Jr., passed away on October 5, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Johnson and James Dunlap and wife of 31 years, Terry Coates. Survived by sons, Malik Johnson, Tory Dixson, James Bass, James Dunlap and Jovan Coates; daughters, Danielle, Sharmelle and Shanta Coates; brothers, John, Romeo, Joseph and James Dunlap III; sisters,...

Andrew James Thaer 'Drew' Ittayem

Andrew James Thaer 'Drew' Ittayem

Oct 5, 2010

Beloved son and brother, Andrew James Thaer Ittayem, known affectionately as “Drew” was born to the union of Maria Ford (Ittayem) and Thaer S. Ittayem on his mother’s birthday, February 23, 1993. Andrew was a very vibrant young man who was often seen playing pee-wee football and was an avid boxer. Andrew was known as the jokester of the...

Virdie Lee 'Nimba' Reed

Virdie Lee 'Nimba' Reed

Oct 4, 2010

Virdie Lee “Nimba” Reed was born on January 18, 1930 in Heflin, Alabama to Myrtle Stephen West and Rudy West. At a very young age, Virdie was faced with the responsibility of raising her siblings after the death of their mother. She later married Earnest “Pie” Reed and relocated to Columbus, Ohio, where they raised their own children, two...

Annie Clory Brady

Annie Clory Brady

Oct 3, 2010

Annie C. Brady was born on July 7, 1927 in Star Point, Louisiana to Chester Sloan and Drucilla Britt. Ann was a licensed cosmetologist with her own salon. She later worked at Forum Health Northside Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio, from which she retired. She was a dedicated servant at Tabernacle Baptist Church for over fifty years, where she...

Paris Lee Taylor

Paris Lee Taylor

Oct 2, 2010

Paris L. Taylor, age 87, went home to the Lord on Saturday, October 2, 2010. She was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on January 26, 1923. Paris graduated from Carver High School in Spartanburg and enjoyed attending the Carver High School All Class Reunion-2010. Former member of Oakley Baptist Church and Second Community Church, where she served on several...

Margaret Saferian Ernst

Margaret Saferian Ernst

Oct 1, 2010

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Starlett Ann Beidleman

Starlett Ann Beidleman

Sep 29, 2010

Starlett Ann Beidleman, born November 30, 1953 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 29, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Eastland Congregation. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward Lee Bright Sr. and Irene C. Bright and her brother, Edward Lee Bright Jr. Survived by husband, Ernest Beidleman; daughter, Erica (JR) Marselle;...

Della Mae Jefferson Long

Della Mae Jefferson Long

Sep 27, 2010

Mrs. Della Mae Jefferson Long, 68, lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, entered eternal rest on Monday, September 27, 2010. Della was born on November 26, 1941. As a youth she joined the Trinity Baptist Church and was educated in the Columbus City School District. She retired from the Ohio Bell Telephone Company where she served faithfully for 30 years....

Calvin Maurice Hubert

Calvin Maurice Hubert

Sep 27, 2010

Calvin M. Hubert, age 59 of Columbus, Ohio, born September 4, 1951, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 27, 2010. He was affectionately known as “Cal” and “Uncle Calvin”. He was a very self-confident, independent yet private man. He possessed a strong devotion to family and friends. Calvin was an avid reader. His favorite interests were history...

Ruby Lee Caldwell

Ruby Lee Caldwell

Sep 26, 2010

Ruby Lee Caldwell, age 83, went home to the Lord Sunday, September 26, 2010 at her residence. Mother of the Church at Canaan Temple Church. She leaves to cherish her memory, three sons, Avery (Pat), Michael (Vantie), and Charles (Tammy) Caldwell; six daughters, Taeisha, Anita, Shirley, Barbara, Carol, and Rita Caldwell; three stepchildren, Mary, Chuckie, and Timothy (deceased); Richard...