Obituaries

Gertrude Rose Harvey, age 99. Sunrise April 21, 1919 and Sunset May 22, 2018.

William Hughes, 71, from Toledo Ohio, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 peacefully in his home. He was born to Marion Hughes on December 21, 1946 in Manhattan, New York.

William was a computer programmer for Amerisource Burgen until his retirement, though gadgets and technology remained close to his heart until his passing.

He is survived by his two...

Sandra Lee Brown Evans was born August 16, 1958 in Marietta, Ohio to Gloria Jean Chandler and Carrol Brown Sr. She left this earthly life on May 7, 2018.

Sandra also known as “Sandy” or the “Pepsi Lady” will be greatly missed. She was free spirited and kind hearted and unfiltered. She loved her cats, and if you never had...

Brenda Ann Pickett-Irby was born July 20, 1961 in Meridian, Mississippi. She went home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.

Brenda worked with the Columbus City School district for over 20 years. Brenda was born in Mississippi and moved to Ohio after her first two children were born. Brenda was a natural provider. It...

Jeanetta Johnson-Gary, age 74. Sunrise August 15, 1943 in Weirton, WV and Sunset May 19, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.

Jeanetta is preceded in death by mother Elvie Bloom-Johnson, and brother Frank Hairston.

She leaves to cherish her memory with brother Richard Hairston, Companion Robert Miller, daughter Kristin Johnson, son Clayton Johnson, granddaughters Madison Ajiboye, Brianna Richardson, aunt Gustava Biggs,...

Gail was born June 21, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to Maggy and Clarence Lane. He was the only child. He graduated from East High School, where he ran track all 4 years.

On December 14, 1968 he united in marriage with Gloria Reed. He worked for Lennox Industry for 18 years and Core Molden for 14 years.

Gail was...

Anthony Salik Johnson Sr. was born January 23, 1978 in Warren, Ohio to Mark A. Jones and Crystal F. Johnson. Anthony passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from complications.

Anthony, to his family was known as Tony, and to his friends he was known as Capone. He was the oldest of seven siblings. He attended Briggs High School and graduated...

Paige Aryana Williamson, age 24. Sunrise January 12, 1994 and Sunset May 11, 2018.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00 noon Thursday May 24, 2018 at New Salem Baptist Church 2956 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

On November 6, 1923, in Selma, Alabama one of HIS most precious jewels entered the lives of Ollie and Odie Posey. The Posey family was blessed with a baby girl named Annie Lee Abrams. Annie was the only girl of 4 boys and was given the nickname “doll.”

Annie attended Selma High where she graduated at the top of her...

Thomasine J. Taylor, age 73. Sunrise December 10, 1944 in Mansfield, OH and Sunset May 13, 2018 in Columbus, OH.

Lovingly known at ‘Tomi’ by friends and family, she fancied herself a musician early in life, trying her hand at the violin, and saxophone in her early school years. Upon discovering musical instruments weren’t exactly in her realm of expertise,...

Luther C. Dawkins was born in Columbus, Ohio March 22, 1948 to Darrell and Cleoma (Harris) Dawkins. Luther accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age by Reverend Mason at Grace Baptist Church on 5th Ave.

Luther attended Columbus Public Schools and upon graduation worked at both Ohio Malleable and Columbus Malleable Steel Mills. Luther also worked at Zinc...

Clarence was a loving father figure to so many, always smiling, and always offering a kind word. On May 5, 2018 Clarence Thomas Sr. slipped away peacefully surrounded by family and friends to be with the Lord and to receive the highest reward of eternal rest.

Clarence Thomas, 52 years old, was born November 25, 1965 to the late Cirilo...

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting Life”.

Josephine Hunt Johnson was born on February 10, 1924 to Joe and Jetta Hunt in Vivian, West Virginia. She was the youngest of three sisters.

Josephine was a product of the West Virginia Public Schools....

Irma Jeanne (Brown) Briscoe departed this life peacefully on Friday May 4, 2018.

Irma was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 5, 1936 to Nathaniel and Hallie (Marsh) Brown. She attended Pilgrim Elementary and Champion Middle School. In 1950 her father, a brick mason by trade, built the family a home and moved them to Urbancrest, Ohio. Irma was a...

Rudell Upchurch (Foster), daughter of Arthur and Volina Foster, was born June 6, 1935 in Fosters, Alabama.

Predeceased by father and mother, Arthur and Volina Foster; Brothers, Arthur Foster Jr., Calvin Foster, Franklin Foster; Sisters, Clara Bell Shepherd and Ruby Jennings; Son, Terry Maye; Grandson, Calvin Upchurch Jr.; Granddaughters, Markita Upchurch, Nasasha Jones and DaAunta Upchurch.

Rudell and Eddie Lee...

Phyllis Regina James was born to James and Helen James on February 14, 1970 in Hampton, Virginia. As a young adult, she went to South High School where she played the flute in band. Even in her early life, she never let her disability define who she was. She broke all the barriers that were placed in front of her,...

James S. McAfee “Uncle Mac” was born August 18, 1955 to Edna H. Burney-McAfee and Samuel J. McAfee in Columbus, Ohio.

James was a US Army Veteran and avid artist. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his beloved grandchildren; he was a man of many trades. James lived his life to the best of his ability.

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