Obituaries

WILSON,

John Wesley Wilson Jr., age 74.  Sunrise August 18, 1941 in St. Louis, MO and Sunset March 14, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  John was a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and a 50 year member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.  He was an avid golfer and longtime member of The Little Turtle Golf Club.  John was...

 

BLAKE,

Charles G. Blake II, age 47. Sunrise May 1, 1968 and Sunset March 11, 2016. Charles was a graduate of Columbus Technical Institute. He worked at Huntington Bank and Hughes International. Charles was a member of Triedstone Baptist Church where he served with the Male Chorus, Men’s Praise Team, The Media Ministry and feeding the seniors. He enjoyed...

KELLEY

Cubey Kelley, Jr., age 64. Sunrise October 18, 1951 and Sunset March 7, 2016. Cubey is predeceased by his mother, Cornelia Lanier and father, Cubey Kelley, Sr. Left to cherish his memory, daughters, Katherine Davis and Tarinda Davis; son, Terrence Davis; brothers, Allen Hobbs, Leon Hobbs, and Shead Hobbs, Jr.; sisters, Earline Munobe and Geraldine Hobbs; and a host...

MULLINS,

Glenn Orson Mullins, age 65. Sunrise July 2, 1950 and Sunset March 13, 2016. Glenn was a graduate of East High School and retired from Harrison House after 39 years.   He was preceded in death by his parents Mary Lee and James C. Mullins Sr., daughter Lena Mullins and brother James C. Mullins Jr. Left to cherish his memory,...

GREEN,

Mother Rosetta N. Green, age 85. Sunrise July 13, 1930 in Payton, WV and Sunset March 14, 2016 at her residence in Columbus, OH. Mother Green was a member of Calvary Tremont Missionary Baptist Church where she served as President of Mothers Board, Prayer Warrior Mission, Gospel Choir, and Usher Board. She was also on the Board of the...

JOAB

Caleb Joab, aka, Harry R. Kincaid Jr., age 77.  Sunrise July 17, 1938 in Garrard County, KY and Sunset March 12, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  Caleb was a graduate of Mason High School, a Veteran of The U.S. Army, a member of NOTC Lodge, retired from The Ohio State University and a member of Second Baptist Church where he...

Leon Howard, age 72. Sunrise December 2, 1943 and Sunset March 8, 2016. Leon is predeceased by his mother, Ann Barnett; father, Hozzie Howard; son, Lamont Howard; and brothers, Wilard Barnett, Bret Barnett, and Marty Barnett. Left to cherish his memory, wife, Bettye Howard; daughters, Latasha Howard, Anniesa Howard and Anette Howard; son, Tony Howard; brothers, Wendal Barnett and David...

Desmond Gary Fitzhugh, age 31. Sunrise January 18, 1985 and Sunset March 8, 2016. Desmond is predeceased by his father, Gary Gilbert; grandfather, Charlie Fitzhugh, Jr.; and uncle, Charles Bernard Fitzhugh. Left to cherish his memory, mother, Cherry Fitzhugh; grandmother, Bernice Fitzhugh; brothers, Devin G. Fitzhugh and Dominick G. Fitzhugh; cousins, Charlene, Shannon, and  Charles Fitzhugh; special aunt, Charlotte McCurdy;...

Cubey Kelley, Jr., age 64. Sunrise October 18, 1951 and Sunset March 7, 2016. Cubey is predeceased by his mother, Cornelia Lanier and father, Cubey Kelley, Sr. Left to cherish his memory, daughters, Catherine Davis and Torinda Davis; son, Terrence Davis; brothers, Allen Hobbs, Leon Hobbs, and Shead Hobbs, Jr.; sisters, Earline Munobe and Geraldine Hobbs; and a host of...

WILKES,

Payton Wilkes, age 71.  Sunrise August 10, 1944 in Rendville, OH and Sunset March 6, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  Payton retired from The State of Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his parents Alberta and Floyd Wilkes Sr. and brothers Donald Wilkes and Larry Wilkes.  Left to cherish his memory, brothers Floyd Wilkes Jr., Robert Lee Wilkes and...

JENKINS,

Helena Louise Jenkins, age 53. Sunrise August 17, 1962 and Sunset March 2, 2016. Helena was a Medical Assistant and attended Kingdom Embassy Church. She was preceded in death by her brother Jeremiah Sanford, grandson Ricardo Mills, sister Sandy Sanford, and grandparents George and Catherine “Honey” Powell and James and Nellie Sanford. Left to cherish her memory, husband Antonio...

PEPPERS,

Martha Ann Davis Peppers, age 74.  Sunrise October 24, 1941 and Sunset March 6, 2016.  Martha was a graduate of Springfield High School and Clark State University.  She worked in the Financial Aide Department at  Antioch College, Central State University, Wilberforce University and Clark State University.  Martha was a member of Greater First Baptist Church.  She was preceded in...

Marie Elaine Childs-McCrory, age 66.  Sunrise December 17, 1949 in Cleveland, OH and Sunset March 1, 2016 at The Manor of Whitehall. Marie graduated from East High School, attended Friendship Baptist Church and retired from CDC Head Start as a Bus Driver after 31 years of service. She was preceded in death by her mother Edna Sims and first husband...

Andrew Carl Bell Sr., age 62.  Sunrise June 13, 1953 in Moundoyou, MS and Sunset February 28, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH.  Andrew was a Home Remodeling Contractor and a member of St. John AME Church.  Andrew was preceded in death by his parents Ruth Hampton and Willie Bell, niece Sytoris Chenyll Sias and aunt Thelma Washington. ...

Margaret Gunter, age 66. Sunrise October 13, 1949 and Sunset March 1, 2016. Margaret was predeceased by her mother, Mary Cummings; sister, Gwendolyn Cummings; and brother, Robert “Ak Med” Cummings, Jr. Left to cherish her memory, daughter, Tawana Cummings; husband, Horace Gunter; father, Robert Cummings, Sr.; brother, Raymond Cummings; sisters, Nellie Cummings, Cindy Cummings, Jeannette Nwankow, Marion Hester, and Mary...

MCDONALD

Deaconess Pauline D. McDonald, age 94. Sunrise April 19, 1921 and Sunset February 25, 2016. Pauline was predeceased by her parents, Lewis Sr. and Minnie Ola Jordan; husband, Curley McDonald, Sr.; daughters, Daisy Maxine Hollmon and Earnestine McDonald; son, Curley McDonald, Jr.; daughter-in-law Joan McDonald, son in law Jake Hersey, grandchildren Anthony Williams and Lynette McDonald, great granddaughter Samantha...

Bertha E. Johns, age 75.  Sunrise September 30, 1940 and Sunset February 21, 2016.  Bertha was a member of Hebrew Baptist Church, and East Mt. Olivet Baptist Church where she was a member for over 35 years and recently joined Family Missionary Baptist Church.  Bertha work as a cook for many restaurants.  She was preceded in death by her parents...

Patricia Ann King, age 73. Sunrise March 31, 1942 in Springfield, OH and Sunset February 24, 2016 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH. Patricia is a retired Library Aide at Columbus Public Schools. She was a member of East Mt. Olivet Baptist Church where she served as former President of the Choir, Deaconess Board, Chairperson of Pastoral Appreciation and...

Walter Bruce Smith, age 60, passed away peacefully at home in Columbus, Ohio.

 

 

Walter attended Linden McKinley High School, played in the band and was an avid Ohio State Buckeye and Cleveland Browns fan. The oldest of four brothers he enjoyed his family, children, grandchildren and making people laugh.

 

Walter is Preceded in...