Obituaries
Woodrow Bussie
Mr. Woodrow Bussie, age 54 was born in Newman, Georgia on November 11, 1961 to the union of the late John W. Bussie and Rosie M. Bussie. Woodrow passed in this life on May 10, 2016 around 4pm surrounded by family and friends in Columbus, Ohio.
Mr. Woodrow was preceded in death by his father John W....
John T. Rumph, Sr.
John Thomas “Rumph” Sr. was born on January 8, 1928 in Marshallville, Georgia to Frank and Hattie Rumph. To this union 13 children were born. Rumph accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He relocated to Ohio and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church of Columbus, Ohio for many years. He worked at Local Union...
Bessie Jean Rhodes
Bessie Jean Rhodes, age 71. Sunrise March 3, 1945 in Sebastopol, MS and Sunset May 1, 2016 at St. Anns Hospital, Westerville, OH. Bessie was preceded in death by her parents George and Daisy McClinton Pace, sons Eugene Milton and Eddie Rhodes, grandson Marquan Jones, and brothers Cleveland Pace, Jeff Pace and Jack Pace. Left to cherish her memory, daughter...
John Ulysses Holmes, Sr.
John Ulysses Holmes, Sr., age 81. Sunrise December 28, 1934 and Sunset May 1, 2016. John was a veteran of The U.S. Army, and retired from Anheuser Busch. He is predeceased by his parents, Julia Harris and Harold Holmes; son, Tony Holmes; brothers, Robert and Jimmy Holmes. Left to cherish his memory, wife, Rose Holmes; daughters, Velma Bonner, Virgina Bonner,...
Marie M. Mitchell
MITCHELL
Marie M. Mitchell, age 83. Sunrise September 30, 1932 in Brownsville, TN and Sunset April 27, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Marie retired from nursing in private duty and nursing homes. She was a member of Triedstone Baptist Church where she served with the Usher Ministry. She was also on a bowling league and a member of East Columbus Community...
Darryl R. Mcghee
Darryl R. McGhee, age 56. Sunrise March 23, 1960 and Sunset April 26, 2016. Darryl is predeceased by his parents, Evelyn and Raymond McGhee. Left to cherish his memory, wife, Jolene McGhee; brother, Jon McGhee; sisters, Sheena Peek, and Simone McGhee; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10am and Funeral 11am Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at...
Everee Gates
Everee Gates was born on August 6, 1936 in Still water, Oklahoma to J. D. and Lillian Irvin.
Everee’s family moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she married William Woods. Together they had three daughters, Raelynn, RouChan and Reesha. Everee enjoyed being with family and friends.
She worked at General Motors for 12 years. She was a loving Mother and...
Lloyd Gene Williams Jr.
Lloyd Gene Williams, Jr., age 80, passed away on Monday April 18, 2016 at his residence surrounded by wife, Children and family. Lloyd was born May 31, 1935 to Lloyd and Florence Williams. He attended Columbus City Schools and enlisted in U.S. Army serving 17 years as a Green Beret during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a owner...
Van Douglas Darling Iii
Mr. Van Douglas Darling III, 25 of Reynoldsburg, OH. Lovingly known to his family as “Mini”, to his friends as “Diezel”, and to his mother as “Dougie”. Van departed this life Sunday, April 10, 2016. Van was born December 21, 1990 in Columbus, OH; the son of Eula “Tiny” Conley and Van Darling, Jr.
In his younger years he started...
Enrique C. Straughter
STRAUGHTER,
Enrique C. Straughter, age 18. Sunrise February 28, 1998 and Sunset April 15, 2016. Enrique was a senior at Reynoldsburg High School. He loved to play basketball at the recreation center. Enrique was preceded in death by his uncle Vinnie Straughter and cousin Romanno Head. Left to cherish his memory, mothers Linda Straughter and Jaime Straughter, father Dontae Ball,...
Cobb Jones
JONES,
Cobb Jones, age 79. Sunrise December 25, 1936 in Alberta, VA and Sunset April 10, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Cobb retired from The U.S. Air Force and The U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the VFW Post 3764. Cobb was preceded in death by his parents Gilbert and Jennie Hill Jones, brothers Edward, James and Ernest Jones...
Amanda Darcel Washinton
WASHINGTON,
Amanda Darcel Washington, age 56. Sunrise August 12, 1959 and Sunset April 8, 2016. Amanda graduated from Eastmoor High School and later from Cosemetology School. She was preceded in death by her parents Polly and Esda Washington Sr. Left to cherish her memory, daughters Shanica Jones, Shavon (Meged) Griffin, Shanell Griffin and Shamere Griffin, sons Charles Griffin and Andre...
Lena Mae Ellison
Ellison
Lena Mae Ellison, age 66. Sunrise November 29, 1949 and Sunset April 10, 2016. Lena is predeceased by her parents, Katie Mae and Bennie Reid; significant other, John Harris; and brother, John Lee Reid. Left to cherish her memory, daughters, Tina (Timothy) Sweeney, and Michelle Ellison; son, Timmy Ellison; husband, David Ellison, Jr.; brother, Arthur Reid; sisters, Robin (Darryl)...
Elfago Davis
DAVIS,
Elfago Davis, age 57. Sunrise January 7, 1959 in Washington, GA and Sunset April 10, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Elfago was a graduate of Columbus North High and attended Central State University on track scholarship. He was a veteran, retiring from the U.S. Army. He was employed at PCM Sarcom. Elfago was preceded in death by his parents Sarah...
Lena Mae Ellison
Lena Mae Ellison, age 66. Sunrise November 29, 1949 and Sunset April 10, 2016. Lena is predeceased by her parents, Katie Mae and Bennie Reid; significant other, John Harris; and brother, John Lee Reid. Left to cherish her memory, daughters, Tina (Timothy) Sweeney, and Michelle Ellison; son, Timmy Ellison; husband, David Ellison, Jr.; brother, Arthur Reid; sisters, Robin (Darryl) Reid,...
Lee A. Ervin
Lee A. Ervin, Sr., age 79. Sunrise November 16, 1936 and Sunset April 6, 2016. Lee is predeceased by his parents, Sarah and Garrett Ervin; son, Michael Ervin; siblings, Jerry Ervin, James Ervin, Michael Ervin, Mary Ervin, and Nettie Ervin. Left to cherish his memory, sons, Lee Ervin, Jr., Curtis Ervin, Todd Ervin, and Keith Ervin; daughter, Trina Bowers-...
Evelyn Yvonne Ross
ROSS,
Evelyn Yvonne Ross, age 48. Sunrise January 11, 1968 in Nashville, TN and Sunset April 2, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Norman James, grandparents Elijah and Ruth Thomas and brother Stevie Turner. Left to cherish her memory, parents Yvonne Turner and Arthur Ross, daughters Nikita Turner and Shunika Turner, son Rodrequs Turner,...
James Earl Miller Jr.
MILLER,
James Earl Miller Jr., age 21. Sunrise January 5, 1995 in Youngstown, OH and Sunset April 5, 2016 in Columbus, OH. James was a member of New Birth Christian Ministries, was a graduate of Pickerington North High School where he was a gifted football player and attended Everest College studying to become a Pharmacy Technician. He was preceded in...
Missionary Deborah Ayers King
Missionary Deborah Ayers King, age 78. Sunrise April 21, 1937 and Sunset April 4, 2016. Deborah was a member of Evangelic Gospel Tabernacle Church, Pastor Elder Rodney Porter, where she became a licensed missionary. She was also a talented singer, pianist and choir director. She was preceded in death by her parents, Matilda and Samuel D. Ayers, Sr.; brothers, Ellis...
Eiline Marie Burton-Smith
Burton-Smith
Eiline Marie Burton-Smith, age 83. Sunrise December 4, 1932 and Sunset April 4, 2016. Eiline was a graduate of Central High School; she worked at Lazarus Department Store and retired from Grange Mutual Insurance Co. She was a member of Refuge Baptist Church where she sang in the Mass Choir. She was also a member of Eastern Star and...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
365 DAYS OF GRIEF SUPPORT
Meaningful, accessible grief support and education.
365 DAYS OF GRIEF SUPPORT
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during the difficult first year after a loss