Obituaries

Franklin Eugene Hayden

Sunrise March 1, 1966 ~ Sunset November25, 2016

Franklin was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He was the first grandchild by my sister Jamesetta. Such a blessing to the entire family. When Frank was fourteen his mother moved to Chicago, IL and began their life there. While living in Chicago he met Ms. Sandy Rodgers through...

Mary D. Howard, age 96, was born June 28, 1920 to the late James and Mammie Dabbs in Pope, TN. At the age of 15, Mary married Tony Howard and to that union they had seven children. Mary and her husband relocated ot Columbus, Ohio in 1950.

Mary dedicated her life ot Christ at a young age. She was a...

The Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Rhema Christian Center, 2100 Agler Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224 where family will receive friends from 10:00am until the start of the service. Those who wish in lieu of flowers, may offer a monetary contribution directly to the family.

Valorie Lynn Davis, age 57. Sunrise February 15, 1959 and Sunset November 20, 2016. Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Friday December 2, 2016 at New Life Apostolic Church 2559 Mock Rd. Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Josephine Battle Draughon, age 79. Sunrise August 12, 1937 in Goldsboro, NC and Sunset November 26, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Josephine is preceded in death by her parents, Preston and Bernice Battle; son, Kenneth Draughon; daughter, Deborah Draughon; and brother, Preston Battle. Left to cherish her memory, sons, Reginald E. Battle, Willie Benard Draughon, Jr., and Shawn Patilla; daughters, Delphine...

James Thomas Joyner Sr., age 78. Sunrise September 24, 1938 in Sulphur Springs, AL and Sunset November 27, 2016 in Columbus, OH. James retired from Abbott/Ross Labs and was a member of Greater Ebenezer Cathedral of Praise, where he served as an Associate Minister and on the Usher Board; he was also a Tahitian Noni Distributor. James was preceded in...

Patsy Aliece (Mosley) Bates, age 85, was born to Frank and Mildred (Weaver) Mosley December 16, 1930, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Her faith became sight when she went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2016.

Patsy was a devoted and loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother and friend. She enjoyed music and traveling. She loved the Lord and was...

Warren A. Love, age 85.  Sunrise March 29, 1931 and Sunset November 16, 2016.  Visitation 2:00pm and Funeral Service 3:00pm Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Diane Marie Spinner, was born on August 24, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio to Pauline Spinner –Rowan and Everett Dudley. Diane accepted Christ at an early age. She was a member of New Tabernacle Church of Christ under the Leadership of Bishop Ronald E. Davis Sr. She graduated Whetstone High School and attended Northeast Career Center; majoring in Landscaping. She enjoyed...

Torrontae’ Everett Tyjuan Spinner was born May 15, 2003, to Diane Marie Spinner. He was a very loving child. He loved to play football and played with the CLC. Buckeys. Torrontae’ was a very outgoing young man; he attended Linden McKinley 7-12 Stem Academy. Torrontae loved to go tochurch and rarely missed a Sunday. He tried hard to heep his...

George Mitchell Walker, Age 80. Sunrise January 24th, 1936 in Miami, FL and Sunset November 21, 2016, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus Ohio. George was a devoted member of Ss. Augustine & Gabriel Catholic Church in Columbus. After 27 years of working Association George M. Walker Sr. retired as the Assistant Director of St. Stephen’s Community House where he started...

James Thornton Sr. a native of Columbus, Ohio was born June 5, 1927 to the late Mike and Lucy Ellis Thornton. He passed away peacefully at Crown Pointe Care Center on Monday November 21, 206.

James affectionately known as Cool Crash attended Columbus Public Schools, and graduated from Central High School. He served in the US Army during the Korean...

Cyril Kirkland age 61 earned his wings after a long courageous battle with cancer on November 13, 2016 at McNaughten Pointe. He was a graduate of East High School class of 1974. He was a solider in the Salvation Army East Maine Corps. Cyril was employed by the city of Atlanta and worked in the construction field.

Cyril is preceded...

Sylvia Sheppard Ewing, age 64. Sunrise April 9, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA and Sunset November 19, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Sylvia was a Foster Care Provider and a member of Faith Tabernacle Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcella Ewing, Freddie D. Ewing Sr., and Robert L. Sheppard Jr., also siblings Russell Joseph Ewing, Charles Clifford...

Brenda M. Letlow, age 62.  Sunrise August 13, 1954 in Charleston, WV and Sunset November 17, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  Brenda was a STNA at Winchester Place.  She was also a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies where she served with the Deaconess, Bishops Choir, Nurses and Nursery Attendant Ministries.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen...

Chiquita Earlene Jones better known as Che-Che born on April 16, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio to Viola M. and Danny E. Rigsbee Sr, age 46 went to be with the lord on November 12, 2016. Che- Che attended Columbus public schools and graduated in 1988.

Che-Che most recently worked at Discover financial services and previously held, management roles in the...

Teneathia Huggins, age 33 Sunrise November 13, 1982 Sunset November 6, 2016.

Mrs. Fannie Pearl Benton was born in Chambers county, Alabama, October 22, 1933. She passed peacefully Tuesday November 15, 2016 at age 83. She was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church in Lanett, Alabama. Fannie was a devoted mother and grandmother, a loyal friend with a wonderful sense of humor and kept us laughing. She loved cooking, listening to gospel...

Gene Paul Bennett, Sr. age 79. Sunrise February 14, 1937 and Sunset November 11, 2016. Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Toby Sr. and Florence Bennett; brothers, Richard, Toby Jr., Nathaniel, Wilson, Rufus, and Thelbert Bennett; and sister, Sandra Saxton. Left to cherish his memory, loving wife, Sandra Bennett; sons, Gene Paul Jr. (Desma), Jeffrey (Linda), and David...

Pastor Ethel Laverne Terrell, A.K.A Snoop and Miss E. was a loving mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, who loved life and family. She was a mentor to many. She loved cooking, singing and preaching, but most of all she loved God, and spending time around her family.

She was humble and outgoing and had a big heart. She was...