Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sep 6, 2010
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Laura Margaret Douglas
Sep 6, 2010
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Annie Lou Burke
Aug 31, 2010
Annie L. Burke, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Yorkland Park Care Center, Columbus. Preceded in death by her parents John W. Burkes and Viola Fegan Burkes, 12 brothers and one sister. She leaves to cherish her memory, 4 devoted daughters, Viola L. (Andrew) Dudley of Selma, Alabama, Mary Ellen Plummer,...
Rose Carline (Howard) Weddington
Aug 31, 2010
Rose Carline (Howard) Weddington, 68, was called to heavenly service on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Born November 26, 1941 to John and Dorothy Howard in Springfield, Ohio, she was the oldest of 5 children. She attended Jane Bolton Nursing School and later after marriage enjoyed worldwide travel, playing tennis, gourmet cooking, arts and crafts, fashion and more recently visits...
Geraldine Stevens
Aug 30, 2010
Geraldine Barton Stevens, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on August 30, 2010. A devout member of Genesee Church of Christ. Preceded in death by husband, Guther Stevens; eldest daughter, Dorothy (Rufus) Harrison; brother, Lenard Barton and sister, Rosa Harris. Survived by sister, Maxine Mays; daughters, Thelma Young, Mattie Howard, Armada McDonald, Hettie Sheppheard, Edwenia Rutledge and Sara Wilson;...
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