Obituaries

Toya Lynn Wade, age 62. Sunrise April 22, 1957, and Sunset June 13, 2019. Toya was born in Circleville, Ohio, raised in Columbus Ohio, later moved to California, and was a lifelong resident in Columbus Ohio.

She worked as an aircraft engineer for Roar Industries in California, and later transferred back home to work for Rockwell Industries in Columbus Ohio....

Jack Wayne Ruff Jr, age 30. Sunrise October 10, 1988 and Sunset June 14, 2019.

Jack also known as “Boobie” grew up at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and graduated from Franklin Heights High School and worked as a exterminator.

He is preceded in death by his mother Tracy Lynn Ruff, daughter Kensley Lynn Ruff, and brother Brooke Easley.

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Eric Lamont Spruiel aka “Peanut” was born December 19, 1963 and transitioned to his eternal home on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital of Columbus, Ohio.

Eric was the youngest of six siblings of the late James A. Spruiel and Mrs. Louise “Momgum” Spruiel.

He confessed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was a devoted member...

Latrondra Denise Mitchell, age 41. Sunrise July 6, 1977 in Knoxville, TN. and Sunset June 11, 2019.

Latrondra’s favorite thing to do was work and listen to music. She also enjoyed cooking and talking her stuff. She was so good at the game; she knew what she was talking about every time.

She leaves to cherish her memory with...

George Green Jr., age 86. Sunrise November 30, 1932 and Sunset June 6, 2019.

He is preceded in death by parents Ella and George Green Sr., infant son, 4 brothers and 5 sisters.

He leaves to cherish his memory; loving wife of 60 years Charlene, son Lance, 3 sisters in law, 1 brother in law also a host of...

Vesta M. Moss, 90, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 13, 1929 in Malvern, Arkansas to the late George and Mabel Carroll, Vesta was the proprietor of “Moss Fine Foods” restaurant for over four decades and a retiree from Columbus City Schools.

Vesta is preceded in death...

Dolores Ann Johnson was born March 11, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio. She joined hands with God to journey with him forever.

She loved knitting and walking and more importantly she loved her family or maybe her cigarettes.

Dolores is preceded in death by her father, John Shaw and her father John Shaw and her brother Melvin Shaw.

She leaves to...

Larry Pendergrass, age 63. Sunrise June 18, 1955 and Sunset June 10, 2019.

Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Mt. Gerizim Baptist Church 2633 Mock Rd.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

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Janice M. Tyler was born October 18, 1939 in Springfield, Ohio. She transitioned from this life to her heavenly home June 9, 2019 at the age of 79.

Janice was the middle child of Rev. Wm H. Davis and Katherine Marie Davis. As a child she grew up in Springfield before moving to Buffalo, New York where she graduated from...

Larry Dean Sweatte was born the third child of sixteen in Raliegh, North Carolina on July 18, 1962 to Dr. Appolles and Cornelia (connie) Sweatte. He attended Rahway High school in Rahway, NJ and made his way through life detailing cars and working in warehouses and restaurants. While still a young man, he entered into Holy Matrimony with Tracy Phipps...

Aurelia Dear, age 67. Sunrise October 29, 1951 and Sunset June 2, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her father William Banks mother Aleise Courts ,2 sister Samantha Banks and Anita Dudley And her late husband and friend Nathaniel James Dear.

Ms. Marie as everyone called her leaves her son Dwayne Banks, 2 daughters Brendalyn and Leroy Owens...

Myra Chapple was born August 4, 1950 in Hamtramick, Michigan. She was married to Kevin Chapple December 6, 2006 no children were born of this union. She was second born of three children to Melvin, Sir and Laura Davis. She accepted Christ at a very young age at First Baptist Institution Church in Hamtramick. She was a current member Second...

Nathan Gwinn, age 65. Sunrise August 9, 1953 and Sunset June 1, 2019.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 2283 Sunbury Road.

Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Maceo Montero Banner, aka “Mace”, was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 5, 1954, to Benjamin Collins and Nora Burger. He departed this life on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at his residence in Columbus, Ohio.

Maceo attended Mohawk High School and was well known for his musicianship skills on multiple instruments, such as the clarinet, keyboard, drums, and especially the...