Obituaries

Miriam C. Jimerson

Miriam C. Jimerson

Jul 27, 2010

Miriam C. Jimerson, 75, born January 18, 1935, passed away early Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at OSU East Hospital. Homegoing Celebration 12 noon, Friday, August 6, 2010 at Refuge Baptist Church, 400 North 20th Street, where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the start of service. Interment Union Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720...

Magdaline Laverne 'Maggie' Price

Magdaline Laverne 'Maggie' Price

Jul 26, 2010

Magdaline LaVerne Price was born on June 20, 1960 to Camille Price and Charles Williams. A lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, Magdaline, known affectionately as “Maggie,” was an early graduate of Mohawk High School at the age of sixteen. She was a former employee of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (MRDD) and later retired from the Columbus Public...

Janet Pugh Thurston

Janet Pugh Thurston

Jul 26, 2010

Janet M. Pugh Thurston, was born on December 22, 1949 to the late Wade Pugh and Geraldine Glover-Pugh, in Warren, Ohio. Janet attended the Warren Public School District until graduating from Warren Harding High School where she was an energetic and bright student. Janet was saved at a very young age and attended the House of Prayer where she...

Chukwuka David Anene

Chukwuka David Anene

Jul 25, 2010

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Edward Williams Sr

Edward Williams Sr

Jul 24, 2010

Edward C. Williams Sr. “Tollbooth” departed this life on July 24, 2010. Survived by his loving wife Bernadette Williams and his children.

Lizzie Monroe

Lizzie Monroe

Jul 24, 2010

Lizzie Monroe was born on September 13, 1927 in Monticello, Georgia to Aranna and Thomas Monroe. Lizzie moved to Columbus, Ohio with her family in the 50’s and started work as an elevator operator. She later worked as a housekeeper. She was devoted to helping raise her nieces and nephews. Lizzie departed this life on Saturday, July 24, 2010....

Cora Mae Bohanna

Cora Mae Bohanna

Jul 21, 2010

Evg. Cora M. Bohanna, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Grady Memorial Hospital, Delaware, Ohio. Evg. Bohanna influenced the lives of many in her family, church, and community. She leaves a legacy of being a servant truly dedicated and devoted to the Lord. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Harry...

Stuart Randolph Smith

Stuart Randolph Smith

Jul 19, 2010

Stuart Randolph Smith, 51, Sunrise September 7, 1958 to Sunset July 19, 2010. A 1976 graduate of Eastmoor High School and attended The Ohio State University. He was a retiree of the Columbus Dispatch Newspaper and Federal Express. Stuart was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Betty Smith and brother Keith. He is survived by wife, Germaine;...

Wendeline B. 'Wendy' Ross

Wendeline B. 'Wendy' Ross

Jul 19, 2010

Wendeline Burton Ross, 56, born in Canton, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010. A graduate of Canton South High School (1971), The Ohio State University (B.S., 1975), and University of Dayton (M.S., 1984), Wendy was employed 33 years as an educator and counselor with the Columbus Public Schools. She was a member of the Columbus Education Association (CEA),...

La Verne Bolden

La Verne Bolden

Jul 19, 2010

La Verne Bolden, beloved wife and mother, was called home July 19, 2010, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born and raised in Birmingham, AL., employed at Grant Hospital, Columbus, OH for many years and member of East Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, brother, Russell Allen and sister, Linda Scott. She leaves to cherish her...

Samuel Lee 'Sam' Goodman

Samuel Lee 'Sam' Goodman

Jul 17, 2010

Samuel L. Goodman, 54, born June 19, 1956 in Panama City, FL, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010. Sam was a fun-loving person who loved interacting with his grandchildren and trips to the casino. Preceded in death by parents Gladys Reo Goodman and Samuel Daniel, Sam leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Amanda Hines Goodman; daughters Tisha Carr...

Roshawn Gartrell Sr

Roshawn Gartrell Sr

Jul 13, 2010

Roshawn “Ro” Eugene Gartrell Sr., 34, born in Columbus, Ohio on June 11, 1976, passed away on July 13, 2010. Ro was a loving son, brother and father. He graduated from Walnut Ridge High School. Preceded in death by his father, Eugene Taylor. Survived by mother, Brenda Rivers; stepfather, Eddie Rivers; children, Zeelayah, Roche’, Roshaunti, Bronze, Roshawn Jr., and...

Robin Leann Schoolfield

Robin Leann Schoolfield

Jul 12, 2010

Robin LeAnn Bodie Schoolfield was born December 7, 1961 to Jacqueline Bodie Marshall and Howard Bodie Sr. She departed this life on July 12, 2010. Memorial service 12 noon Saturday, July 17, 2010 in the chapel of Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service, 720 E. Long Street, where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the start of service. Visitation:...

Clarine Porter

Clarine Porter

Jul 10, 2010

Clarine (Ely) Porter departed this life Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Isabelle Ridgway Care Center after battling a long illness. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 20, 1927, as the eighth of nine children to her late parents, Oscar and Estella Ely. She was lovingly known as Mimi to her siblings and close relatives. She bore...

Lewis Alfred 'Happy' Pannell

Lewis Alfred 'Happy' Pannell

Jul 10, 2010

Lewis Alfred Pannell, 82, born October 29, 1927, died July 7, 2010. Memorial service 11:00a.m Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Macedonia Baptist Church, 492 Oakwood Avenue. Arrangements entrusted to Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service, 720 E. Long Street.

Carrie Katrice Lewis

Carrie Katrice Lewis

Jul 8, 2010

Carrie Katrice Lewis was born on February 25, 1981. Carrie graduated from Eastmoor High School in 1999, and she attended Fort Hayes Career Center where she completed the Child Care Program. Carrie worked various jobs until her illness took hold. She enjoyed working around food, as well as eating it. She loved her family very deeply and she loved...

Elizabeth A. Wagner

Elizabeth A. Wagner

Jul 7, 2010

Elizabeth A. Wagner, age 89, born in Cleveland, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor, Columbus, Ohio. A longtime member of St. Cyprian/St. Dominic Catholic Church, Elizabeth retired from a career as a devoted nurse at Children’s Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Slater and Frances Coates...

Lillian R. Hawkins

Lillian R. Hawkins

Jul 6, 2010

Lillian Roberta Campbell-Hawkins, age 59, was called Home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2010 at 12:30pm at Kobacker House. Employed by Abbott Laboratories. Preceded in death by parents, Robert Houston Campbell Sr. and Lillian Camille Dawson; sister, Patricia Gale Campbell; nephew, Marvin Radford Jr. and grandson, Desmond Ray Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memory, her...

Kenneth Leandre Ferguson

Kenneth Leandre Ferguson

Jul 6, 2010

Kenneth L. Ferguson, “Key”, age 30, a wonderful, gratuitous son, brother, grandson, uncle, fiance, stepfather, cousin, nephew and friend went home to the Lord Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Ohio State University Hospital. He was born November 9, 1979 to Terri Lynn Coleman and Kenneth I. Ferguson in Columbus, OH, and was a baptized member of St. Paul A.M.E....

William Oscar Jackson

William Oscar Jackson

Jul 6, 2010

William O. Jackson born July 24, 1944, passed away July 6, 2010. Survived by ex-wife, Edwina Jackson; sons, William O. Smith and Quint Jackson; daughters, Queena and Deidre Jackson; step daughters, Jenelle Baker, Leasa Perry and Yalonda Longs. Private services.