Obituaries

Thomasa Kaye Cardwell, age 52, passed away on January 12, 2016. She was born on November 30, 1963.

Thomasa was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy.

Thomasa is survived by her children, Heru Adisa, Adrian Cardwell, Thomas Cardwell, Joey Cardwell, Philip Gant, Core Cardwell, and Christina Cardwell; sister Doretha Dudley; 3 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and...

Erma Marie Thacker, 85, passed away on January 13, 2016 after a long illness. She was born on June 28, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio to Sarah Marie Scott and William Lawrence Ellison.

Erma was married to Charles William Thacker for over 60 years. She graduated from Columbus East High School. She was a stay at home mom until she went...

MITCHELL,

Regina “Jeanie” Mitchell, age 62. Sunrise June 15, 1953 and Sunset January 11, 2016. Jeanie attended Central High School and was formerly employed by OSU. She loved to cook and spend time with family and friends. Jeanie was preceded in death by her father Lawrence Mitchell. Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Burlene Smith; siblings, Teresa Waters...

Holly Ann Herschede, age 72.  Sunrise June 21, 1943 in Chicago, IL and Sunset January 7, 2016 at Zusman Hospice.  She was baptized at The Vineyard Church.  Holly took pride in being a loving Philanthropist.  She was preceded in death by her parents John and Elizabeth Herschede.  Left to cherish her memory, daughter and son-in-law Cindy and Roy Hill-Ford, ,...

Barbara Jean Ann McGowan “BJ”, age 58.

Sunrise January 7, 1957 in Pachuta, Mississippi and Sunset January 4, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.

 

Barbara, “BJ”, became a member of Come As You Are Ministries on August 21, 2011 and was baptized December 4, 2011. She completed new members’ classes February 15, 2012. She was a faithful member of Come As...

Timothy Lee Washington, Sr.

 

Timothy Lee Washington, Sr. was born in Newark, Ohio on May 30, 1934 as the first son, and the fourth child, of Mr. and Mrs.   Ethel Mae Love and Nelson Washington.  He cherished his   three elder sisters, Lucille, Renelda and Delores,   and spoke of them with deep affection throughout his life.

Following his education in...

KEATON,

Donna J. Keaton, age 70. Sunrise January 24, 1945 and Sunset January 4, 2016. Donna is a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of Marion Franklin High School and attended Columbus State Community College and Ohio Dominican where she received certification as a Childcare Teacher and Director. She was the founder and CEO of Mother’s Helper...

Barbara Jean Ann McGowan, age 58.  Sunrise January 7, 1957 in Pachuta, Mississippi and Sunset January 4, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.  Barbara was  a member of Come As You Are Ministries.  She was preceded in death by her parents Lethia Mary McGowan Smith and David Charles Smith.  Left to cherish her memory, son Chee Chee M.  (Tionna) McGowan, grandchildren Kahlil...

BOOTH WESTMORELAND

Bertha M. Booth Westmoreland, age 64.  Sunrise April  7, 1951 and Sunset January 1, 2016.  She was graduate of Central High School and The Ohio State University.   Bertha was preceded in death by her parents Geraldine Small, father Charles Booth Sr. and sister Tina Booth.  Left to cherish her memory, husband Cleve Westmoreland Jr., son Cleve (Tiffany) Westmoreland...

Arvell Williams was born January 19, 1934. He was called to be home with his Heavenly Father on January 2, 2016. He enjoyed gardening, sitting on the porch, and cutting grass amongst other things; Arvell was a long time construction worker.

 Arvell was preceded in death by his sister Pearl Williams, Essi Kate Bruson, daughters Doris Williams, Joyce Peppers, and...