Obituaries
Christopher Westly Burford
Christopher Westly Burford was born on February 24, 1974 in Dayton, Ohio to Ronald and Barbara Burford.
Christopher graduated from Bishop Hartley High School and attended Columbus State College. Christopher loved underground rap music, wrestling, comedy, and listening to talk radio especially WDIA. He loved his family, his children, and his community.
Christopher’s best gifts were the gift for...
Richard Hodge, Jr
Richard Paul Hodge Jr. was born October 1, 1990 in Columbus, Ohio and he departed this life on December 30, 2017. He attended Columbus public schools.
Richard is preceded in death by father Richard Paul Hodge Sr.
Richard leaves to cherish his memory with devoted wife, Brandy Hodge; stepson, Ty Davis; mother, Kim Hicks; sisters, Carmella Ali, Kee’sa Payne, and...
Rodney Martin, Sr
Rodney “Ronnie” Wayne Martin Sr. was born on September 1st, 1954 to the John and Ida Martin. He was a life-long resident of Columbus, Ohio. He left this earth on January 4th 2018 to be with his heavenly father.
Ronnie was a fun loving man throughout his life. Growing up he was always laid back and easy going. He always...
Dai’Juan Coates
Dai’Juan Lee Oshea Coates Sr. Also known as “Wizzle” was born August 22nd 1994 to La’Sharrah Yvonne Coates – Jones and Elisha June Earnest, Jr.
Dai’Juan had a very happy childhood and was very spoiled by his grandparents (Tina and Jesse)… great-grandparents at that. Though having him a bit young mom went on to graduate early and start college...
Mary Perkins Cornett
Mary E. Perkins Cornett, age 59. Sunrise December 30, 1958 and Sunset January 2, 2018.
Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, January 13, 2018 at New Birth Christian Ministries, 3475 Refugee Road.
Terri Reed
Terri “Grit” Reed, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. She was born January 28, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to Russell and Genevieve (McKinney) Draughon. She attended Linden McKinley High School.
Terri married Russell Reed in 1986 at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Terri’s professional career consisted of being a Dietician at Westminster Thurber Towers, Bartender at...
Anthony “Peanut” Kirkling
Anthony Kirkling also known as “Peanut” was born April 18, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to Annette Kirkling and Homer Baker. He went to be with his heavenly father on January 1, 2018.
Anthony attended Linden McKinley High School. Anthony was a “Jack” of all trades with his gifted hands and charismatic personality that filled the room with joy...
Robert Allen Braswell
Robert A. Braswell was born on September 13, 1953 to the late Richard Cummings and Sophronia Braswell in Columbus, Ohio.
Robert went to Linden McKinley High School then later finished school with the Job corp. He worked for the rail road and drove Columbus City School buses.
Robert was always making people laugh and smile. He also went by the...
Mary Lue Brown
Mary Lue Brown was born Saturday, December 15, 1934 in Alliance, Ohio to Elder Emanuel Harris and Rosa Gainous Harris. She was the seventh of eleven children and from the beginning Mary Lue heard and followed the beat of a different drummer.
She was raised in her Father’s church and attended both Steubenville and Winterville Public Schools. As an adult...
Daminique Harris
Daminique Harris, age 27. Sunrise April 22, 1990 and Sunset December 25, 2017.
Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Wednesday, January 3, 2017 at Rehoboth Temple, 1111 E. Long Street.
Jada Hightower-Brooks
JADA NICHOLE HIGHTOWER BROOKS, age 45, was born May 21, 1972 in Youngstown, Ohio. She went home to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at The OSU Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred D. Hightower.
Jada grew up in Youngstown, Ohio and Atlanta, Georgia. She attended St. Patrick’s...
Winifred Robinson
Mrs. Winifred Robinson was born on January 1, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio. She went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2017. She received her education through Columbus Public School System, graduating high school.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Julia Mitchell, and Geraldine Jennings; husband James Robinson; son Paul Johnson; daughters, Tina Johnson, and Joann...
Darlene L. Fleming
Darlene Leretta Fleming, age 83, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at MT. Carmel, St. Ann’s in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on September 7, 1934 in Fleming, Ohio to Herbert Zanes and Geneva Viney.
Darlene grew up in Zanesville, Ohio and graduated from Zanesville High School.
She married Franklin Fleming in 1954 and was happily married for 22...
Paula L. Ortiz Santiago
Paula L. Ortiz Santiago was born on March 2, 1942 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Her mother Paula Santiago and father Felipe Ortiz were also from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Paula attended Eugenio Maria De Hostos H.S graduated and married her H.S sweetheart Johnny Rivera. She then pursued her education at Mayaguez city college, which she graduated with a Bachelors degree as...
Joseph Lee Joyce
Joseph Lee Joyce was born April 17. 1942 in MT. Airy, NC to Earl and Desser Joyce.
He retired from the city of Columbus as a janitor. Joe was a member of the Columbus Flames motorcycle club. He was known as “Highway Joe” who was loved by many.
Sunday, December 17, 2017 at the age...
Charles Tyrane Eugene Stirtmire Sr.
Charles Tyrane Eugene Stirtmire Sr. was born May 25, 1983 at University Hospital Columbus, OH to Michelle Denise Stirtmire and Michael Rhoden. He went to be with the Lord November 30, 2017. Educated in the Columbus School System, he was identified as gifted and talented at an early age. In his youth he gave his life to the Lord at...
Lakisha Janese Kelsor
Lakisha Janese Kelsor was beautifully born into this life on October 5, 1976 in Newark, NJ to Jeffrey Harry, Morris and Gail D. Kelsor-Link. She departed this earthly life on December 16, 2017 at the age of 41.
As a child growing up in Columbus, Ohio she was affectionately nicknamed “cookie”. She attended Columbus Public Schools and was...
Sharon Moore
Sharon Louise Moore, third born to Barnell and Eddie Thurman Sr. on July 27, 1947, was called home on December 14, 2017.
Sharon was born in Columbus, Ohio attended Champion Jr. High and graduated from East High School in 1965. In 1966 Sharon married David Moore. Sharon was a life-long member of Rehoboth temple and a member of Sigma Tau...
Roosevelt Sanderfer
On January 25, 1943 in Madison County, Al, a natural leader was born. In a world filled with turmoil and despair Roosevelt Sanderfer would grow to prove that with hard work and the Lord on your side great things are possible. Roosevelt Sanderfer was born unto Leo Sanderfer and Missouri Rice. He was raised by his paternal grandparents Eddie “Paw”...
Kristina Marie Williams
Kristina Marie Williams, age 40 of Columbus, Ohio born July 26, 1977 to Tina Marie Collins in Corpus Christi, Texas. Sadly on December 14, 2017 she peacefully passed away in her sleep. Her family moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1977 where Kristina married Gabriel Jay Williams on April 1, 2001. Together Kristina and Gabriel had 3 children and 2 grandsons....
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