Obituaries

Daniel M. Ayers, Jr., age 46. Sunrise August 21, 1969 and Sunset June 12, 2016. Daniel is preceded in death by his father, Daniel M. Ayers, Sr., sister, Sherry Ayers, and daughter, Corinthia Ayers. Left to cherish his memory, sons, Daniel Ayers III, Matther Ayers, John Ayers, Gabriel Ayers and Elijah McCkee; daughters, Barbara Ayers, Angel Ayers, and Leviticus Ayers;...

Janice Lorraine Padgett was born December 10, 1953 in Zanesville, OH to John and Naomi Scipio. She graduated in 1971 from Marion Franklin High School in Columbus, Ohio. Janice began working for Nationwide Insurance. She left there and worked for The Ohio Highway Patrol Department where she retired as a Supervisor.

At an early age she became a faithful member...

Shirley Jean Kendrick Franklin was born February 8, 1950 and passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. The youngest of eleven children, she was born in Columbus, OH to her loving parents Burrell and Edith Kendrick.  Shirley was a graduate of Central High School, a daycare provider to many friends and family members, and a caretaker...

On the morning of June 8, 2016 Tommie gained his wings.

Tommie Earl Brown Sr. was born October 21, 1994 by Sharmal Hardy and Tommy Brown in Benton Harbor, Michigan. In 2006 Tommie moved to Columbus and attended Eastmoor Middle and Walnut Ridge High School. Tommie loved to play basketball and spend time with children.

We’ll remember his beautiful and...

Erma Nekia Clary was born Sunday, January 26, 1975 to Curtis L. Armour and Loreather D. Tellis in Detroit, Michigan. She departed this life on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Doctors West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Erma affectionately known as Ms. Ne-Ne, enjoyed singing, dancing, exercising, making sure her attire was beautiful and perfectly accessorized & taking care of her...

Johnnie Diane Burrell, age 62, went home to be with the Lord May 31, 2016. Born July 27, 1953. She went to high school in Birmingham, AL and moved to Columbus, OH in 1968. She worked at Swan’s Cleaners for many years and was a member of  Refugee Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry Burrell...

Stephen Leroy Prater was born May 23, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio.

Steve attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from West High School after which he went to Kent State University where he played baseball. He retired from a career in customer service, banking and auditing.

After a short illness, Steve passed away peacefully into the hands of our Heavenly Father...

Tyrone Anthony Smith, age 59. Sunrise April 13, 1957 in Youngstown, OH and Sunset June 1, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Tyrone is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Saunders, Sr. and Ruth Mae Black, and brother, Robert Saunders, Jr. Left to cherish his memory, wife, Maxine Smith; son, Jermaine Smith; daughters, Andrea Day, Gloria (John) Murphy, and Michelle (Reginald)...

Mother Viola F. Turner, age 82. Sunrise November 26, 1933 and Sunset June 3, 2016. Mother Turner was a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies where she served on the Mothers Board. She retired from Nationwide Insurance. Mother Turner is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Katie Russell. Left to cherish her memory, daughters, Marquita Pinkins, Karen...

Angel Faith Nicole Woodfork, age 11, was born  July 15, 2004 and joined the Angels in Heaven May 26, 2016.  Angel recently completed the 5th grade at Colerain Elementary School where she was a great help to her teachers.  She was a member of Maynard Avenue Baptist Church and the Special Olympics.  Angel was an open hearted child who touched...

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Jamaal Louis Taylor, age 36. Sunrise January 24, 1980 and Sunset June 1, 2016. Jamaal was preceded in death by his grandparents Louis and Cora Taylor.  Jamaal graduated from Whetstone High School and The Barber College.    He cut hair at Head of Time Barber Shop.  Left to cherish his memory, mother Patricia L. Taylor, father Larry O. Diggs, sisters...

Gregory Allen Williams, age 52. Sunrise January 21, 1964 and Sunset May 30, 2016. Greg was a 1986 graduate of Northeast Training Center. He was a participant in the basketball, wrestling, and soccer Special Olympics. Greg is preceded in death by his mother Carol Williams; uncle, Louis Walker; aunt, Judith Walker; grandmother, Hazel Williams; Brothers, Paul, Keith, and Brian Williams....

Dav’Vianna La’Jean Marshall Miller, 2 years old.  She was sent here by God on February 15, 2014 and joined the Angels in Heaven on May 20, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her great grandmother Audrey Watson, great grandparents Gloria Watson and Sherman Watson, grandfather David Miller III and cousins Hope Stokes and Isiah Rivers.  Left to cherish her...

Juno Staples, 59, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at home after a brief illness.

He was born June 11, 1956 in Mansfield, Ohio, to Ernest and Ruby Staples. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High School 1974 and played on the basketball team. Juno served in the USMC, and attended the Spartan School of Aeronautics and Technology in Tulsa,...

Vanessa Jean Patrick, age 60.  Vanessa was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 9, 1956 and passed away  May 21, 2016.  Vanessa graduated from Linden-McKinley High School in 1974 and attended Columbus State Community College.  Vanessa’s greatest joy was  her daughter, Christina.  She enjoyed traveling, reading, board and computer games, and cooking for friends and family.  A generous, sweet soul,...

Frank A. “Redd” Thornton III, age 47. Born on October 7, 1968 to the union of Frank Thornton Jr. and Toni Thomas. Frank received his education through Columbus Public Schools. He furthered his education at Job Corps in Dayton, Ohio where he studied cooking and HVAC. Frank held down various positions and could do just about any job.

Frank was...

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Michael Pannell, age 44.  Sunrise December 10, 1971 and Sunset April 29, 2016.

Michael was preceded in death by his father Butch Earthman

Michael in survived by his mother Jacqueline Pannell, daughter Sekoya Pannell, sons Michael Pannell Jr., and Freddie Pannell, sister Ketrice A. Pannell, brother Reginal Pannell, granddaughter Diranna Richardson and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Albert Miller, age 72. Sunrise September 4, 1943 and Sunset May 25, 2016. Albert is predeceased by his father, Clifford Battle  and brother, Gregory Battle. Left to cherish his memory, wife, Kim Taylor-Miller;  mother, Virgina (Edward) Ivery; sons, Albert Price, Dajuan Miller, and Kahlic Taylor; daughters Aundria Miller, Lanisha Miller, and Jamylah Miller; brothers, Gary Battle, Samuel Battle, Michael Battle,...

Billy C. Lee, age 72.  Sunrise April 6, 1944 in Autuagaville, AL and Sunset May 15, 2016  at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.  Billy was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and owner of Quality Home Improvement.  He was preceded in death by his parents Lula Bell (Motley) and Curtis Lee Sr., son Alfonso Seabon, brother Curtis Lee Jr., and...

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Armani Davon Anderson, age 14. Sunrise December 26, 2001 and Sunset May 9, 2016. Armani was preceded in death by his great grandmother Henrietta Acklin, aunt Joyce Jones and cousin Andriquez Acklin. Left to cherish his memory, parents David J. Anderson and Jennifer L. Roberts, brothers Rashaid Roberts, Hassan (Diamond) Roberts and Antonio Roberts, sister Dayana Myles, grandparents Cynthia...