Obituaries

Ralph R Simons Jr 59 years old went home to be with the Lord on Monday February 1st, 2016. Ralph was the third child of five born to Ralph Sr and Jeanette Simons on September 10th, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio. Ralph was a proud graduate of East High School in Columbus, Ohio, he then went on to serve our country...

ANTONIO

Amir Robert Antonio, age 19. Sunrise August 21, 1996 and Sunset January 30, 2016. Amir grew up at St. Philips Episcopal Church where he served as a Acolyte. He enjoyed playing football and did so until graduating from Brookhaven High School and continuing his education at Akron University and Columbus State Community College. Amir was preceded in death by...

Sandra Diane Naphier, age 60.  Sunrise January 17, 1956 in Jenkin Jones, WV and Sunset January 31, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  Sandra was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School, attended Seventh Avenue Baptist Church and retired from Mt. Carmel Billing Department.  Sandra was preceded in death by her parents Easter Lillie and Adolphus Scruggs, daughter Ebony Leftwich,grandparents Eliza and...

On Friday, January 29, 2016, Mother Bettye Jo Walker left these terrestrial shores, quietly and peacefully, to live in her eternal home in Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Betty Jo was the oldest of eight children born to the late Elder Joe & Sister Annie Webb on August 27, 1936, in Fleming, KY.  At the tender age...

Beverly Ann Taylor, age 74. Sunrise November 21, 1941 and Sunset January 31, 2016. Beverly was predeceased by her parents, Theodore Sr. and Joyce Jackson; siblings, Paul Jackson and Catherine Jackson-Lee. Left to cherish her memory, daughter, Deborah (Mitchell) Norah; sister, Judith Jackson-Bethel; brother, Theodore Jr. (Regina) Jackson; 4 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and...

Jessica Nicole Harris, age 24. Sunrise May 30, 1991 and Sunset January 29, 2016.

Jessica was a graduate of Groveport Madison High School and attended New Birth Christian Ministries. She was employed at Central Ohio Primary Care and Gentle Foot Care.

She was preceded in death by her Uncle Doc Wallace.

Left to cherish her memories, parents...

TURNER

Remitha Turner, age 88. Sunrise August 3, 1927 in Highsplint, KY and Sunset January 29, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Remitha was a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies where she served on The Mothers Board. She was preceded in death by her parents Rose and Robert Mitchell, husband Ervin Turner Sr., children Bonnie Ray Turner, Ervin Turner Jr...

Naim (Woolfolk) Wingo, age 48. Sunrise April 6, 1967 and Sunset January 21, 2016. Naim was predeceased by her mother, Inez Woolfolk; and sister Tina Miller Woolfolk. Left to cherish her memory, son, James Woolfolk; father, Charles (Marsha) Wingo; brothers, Alfred Woolfolk, William Woolfolk, Jamie Wingo, and Todd (Crystal) Wingo; sisters, Tracy Woolfolk, Carla (Steve) Sparks, Leah (John) Wingo Delaigle,...

Wanetta Radden, age 81. Sunrise November 22, 1934 and Sunset January 25, 2016. Wanetta was predeceased by her parents, Andrew and Melinda Tolliver; husband Willie Radden, Sr; siblings, Leroy Tolliver, Mary Elizabeth Tolliver, Dorothy Mosley, Louise Tolliver and William Tolliver. Left to cherish her memory, daughter, Joyce Radden; sons, Willie (Maria) Radden and Ronnie Radden; sister, Viola Black; grandchildren, Willie...

Tom Lee Ingram Jr., age 67.  Sunrise December 20, 1948 in Vivian, WV and Sunset January 20, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  Tom was a Laboratory Research  Technician at The Ohio State University Hospital where he retired after 30 years of service. He then worked for Greyhound Bus Station for 8 years and was a member of Gospel Tabernacle Church.  He...

LAYNE,

Merlene Ottrus Layne, age 52.  Sunrise April 21, 1962 in Logan, WV and Sunset January 20, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  Marlene attended Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies and First Church of God.  She was preceded in death by her parents Henry Layne Jr. and Irene Jones Layne, sister Bonita K. Layne and brothers Lonnie Layne, Larry Layne and Lucas...

Gray

Mary Ellen Dudley Gray, age 89.  Sunrise January 18, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio and Sunset January 20, 2016 at Villa of Springfield, in Springfield, Ohio.  Mary was a member Covenant United Methodist Church in Springfield and St. Paul AME Church in Columbus where she formerly served as Secretary of Sunday School and sang in the choir.  She was preceded...

Anthony Robinson (Toni) was born on November 29, 1952 in Cincinnati, OH. He was the son of the late Fannie Mae Robinson and Eugene Russell of Atlanta, GA. Anthony was proceded in death by his wife Patricia Ann Robinson, his Mother, Fannie Mae Robinson, Grandparents; William Robinson, Mary Moton, Travis and Isabell Russell, Sister; Sharon Russell and Nephew, Aquino Reeves.

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GOLDEN,

John Cleveland Golden, age 85. Sunrise September 17, 1930 in Wetumpka, AL and Sunset January 17, 2016 in Columbus, OH. John was retired from CVI in Hilliard and was also a mechanic. He was a former member of True Vine Apostolic Church of Faith where he served as a Minister and currently served as a Member and Deacon at...

WILLIAMS,

Anthony Dewayne Williams, age 53.  Sunrise December 13, 1962 in Lima, OH and Sunset January 16, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  Anthony grew up in Good Samaritan Baptist Church and was a graduate of Northland High School and attended Columbus State College.  He was formerly employed at Litman Security, Ohio Meat Packers and Columbus Steel Drum.  Anthony was preceded in...

Hunter,

Bargly Willie Hunter, age 82. Sunrise March 24, 1933 in Faunsdale, AL and Sunset January 13, 2016 at Arbors East Nursing Home. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Tom Hunter and Elsie Martin. Left cherish his memory, sister Mary Stock, brothers Tom, Jr., Berry Hunter, David Hunter, John...

TAYLOR

John B. Taylor, Sr. age 70. Sunrise November 8, 1945 and Sunset January 12, 2016. John retired from the City of Columbus. John was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Mary Taylor; wife, Patricia Taylor; brothers, Starling Taylor and John Thomas Bryant; and sister Betty Gillison. Left to cherish his memory, children, John B. Taylor, Jr. and Andrea Taylor;...

Run Monday January 18, 2016

SMITH,

Shirley Yvonne Smith, age 75. Sunrise October 6, 1940 in Jackson, OH and Sunset January 14, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Shirley was a graduate of Centralia High School and retired from The State of Ohio. She was a founding member of New Journey Christian Ministries where she served with the Deaconess and Usher Board...

GRIMES

Master Jaylen Coreonn Grimes was born on November 11, 2015 he departed this life to go to Heaven on January 10, 2016. Jaylen was preceded in death by his uncle’s Bryon R. Boyce and Preston W. Bivens, and his paternal grandpa Marshall E. Grimes. Jaylen leaves to cherish his precious memory parents Master Marshall A. Grimes and Ms. Joyonna...

William Alfred Underdown, was born April 7, 1951 in Steubenville, OH and departed this life on Saturday January 9, 2016 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his father Rev. Guy W. Underdown I and wife Linda Underdown.

Left to cherish his memory, son William A. Underdown II, daughters Toyah Nicole (Bryant) Epperson, and Charday Underdown, stepdaughters Nicole...