Obituaries

Tammi D. Anderson was born on August 14, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio. She attended Independence High School and The Job Corp. She accepted Christ at a very young age of 9. She was baptized at Refuge Baptist Church. Tammi loved music and dancing and at one point in her life she wanted to be a writer.

She is preceded in...

In loving memory of our beloved Wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend Michelle Sims Davis who passed away at Kobacker house on January 12, 2018 from a long time illness.

Michelle was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 6, 1968.

She graduated from Beechcroft High School class of 1986. After graduation she became an STNA and worked at Select Specialty...

Ida Mae Crump was born on July 7, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. She went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2018.

Ida is preceded in death by mother Ida Lawson and father Prince William Lawson, brothers Harold, Herman, John, William (Buddy), and Isaiah.

She leaves to cherish her memory with daughter Judy Crump-Woods, son David Crump, grandchildren...

 

God made his journey to his garden to pluck another one of his precious flowers to reign with him for evermore.

Shirley Ann Simington was born May 22, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio. On January 13, 2018 Shirley joined hands with God to journey with him forever.

She is a lover of music, she loved to cook, socialize with her...

Arthur E.Williams Jr. age 60 born March 26,1957. He made Heaven his eternal home on Friday January 12,2018 at the Ohio State University James Cancer Center. Arthur was a faithful member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church under the leadership of Bishop Michael A. Dickerson of 20 years. Arthur E. Williams was blessed with many skills. After retiring from General Motors...

Ida Mae Gaitor was born on April 26, 1927 in Wake Forest, Virginia. She passed to be with the Lord on January 9, 2018 in her home.

Ida was very active and well liked in the community. She acquired many awards, she received an award from the mentoring center of Central, Ohio, an award from the Start program of Columbus,...

David Wallace Hobson was born on March 24, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to the union John Lorenzo Hobson and Doris Marie Hobson-Ford.

To every beginning there is an end, and to every moment of time, there is a change. David was taken home with God on January 9, 2018. David accepted and acknowledge God at a early age.

David never...

Margie Ann Burke Stewart was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 31, 1963 to Vincent L. Burk Jr. and Carrie Joyce Queen Burk Hurley.

Margie attended South Mifflin Elementary, South Mifflin Junior high, and graduated from Beechcroft High School. Margie studied at Columbus State and went to school for medical billing and coding. She received a certificate and graduated as...

Marilyn Frances Hale was born June 11, 1944 to Mildred Burke and Thomas Morris. She spent her teenage years aspiring to become a nurse. After graduating from Marietta High School in 1962, she was able to pursue her dream.

Shortly after giving birth to her oldest two, she and her ex husband Edward Hale moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1966...

Joseph L. “Joe Willie” Willis, age 63 a loving husband, son, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend passed to his heavenly home on January 10, 2018. Born November 7, 1953. Joe was raised in Columbus, Ohio on the Eastside. At an early age due to his father’s untimely death Joe became the “man of the house” very protective of his...

Bishop Walter Terone Shephard was born December 1, 1942 in Fosters, Alabama to the union of the late Lee Anthony and Clara Bell Shephard and departed this life on January 8, 2018. God had a calling on his life at an early age where he joined Dry Creek Baptist Church.

On July 8, 1963 “T” as he was lovingly known,...

Andrea Marie Moorer, affectionately known as “Pooh” was born on April 6, 1973 In Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert Moorer and Ruth Ann Moorer.

She was a product of the Columbus City Schools where she attended Marion Franklin High School. Andrea was a loving, compassionate, and confident woman, much like her mother. She had a bright and energetic personality,...

Willie J. Page, son of Jesro and Katie Page, was born April 1, 1937 in Bay Springs, Mississippi.

Willie J. lived his life to the fullest. He was a Columbus Eagles MCC Lifer, a founding member to the club he loved. Known to many as a kind man with a genuine heart, willing to give the shirt off his back...

Margaret R. Franklin, age 85. Sunrise October 6, 1932 and Sunset January 9, 2018.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00 pm Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 2283 Sunbury Road.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

 

Veronica C. Garvin was born June 1, 1957 in Detroit Michigan to the late Leon Sr., and Lacy Garvin. Sunset for Veronica was January 6, 2018.

Veronica was a very loving individual, always willing to help others and loved her family immensely. Our sister Veronica was very intelligent. She had a passion for reading. She didn’t have a church...

Marlazia Lashonda Jones also known as “Tweety Bird” was born February 6, 1996 in Columbus, Ohio to Jack Mattox and Yvonda Jones. She was granted her angel wings on January 2, 2018. Her final days were spent counting down the days for the birth of her baby boy Markeith Kamar Jones-Mattox Williams.

Marlazia attended Youth Build Columbus Community School...

LeDarren Darnell Mixon was born to the late Darren D. Mixon and Marcia Woods in Cleveland Ohio. The family moved to Columbus, Ohio when LaDarren was 3 years old. LeDarren attended George Junior Academy in PA until he was approximately15 years old. He then attended Columbus Public Schools. LeDarren’s favorite movie of all time was The Five Heartbeats. He knew...

In 1994 Curtis united in marriage with Rebecca Dixon-Davis, where he gained his second daughter Zakiya Ali. He took great pride in both of his daughters a nd their children. If you asked him, he would say ” Tanisha is the best of me.” She was the apple of his eye.It blessed him immensely to watch his girls grow into...

Kelvin D. Hagwood was born October 31, 1966 to MaryJo and the Late James Hagwood in Columbus, Ohio.

Kelvin attended Marburn Academy and received his diploma June 8, 1987. He was a former employee of ARC Industries, South.

Kelvin was a happy person who enjoyed watching a variety of TV shows. He enjoyed listening to country music and sometimes played...

Carl William Duncan, Jr. was born in Compton, California on December 5, 1955 to Carl and Marcia Duncan. He attended Caldwell Elementary, Walton Jr High School. Most of his summers were spent working with his father, learning the trade of a mechanic. He graduated from Compton Senior High in 1974. Shortly after, he joined the United States Army where he...