Obituaries
Quran Tyree Davis
Davis,
Quran Tyree Davis, age 19. Sunrise September 24, 1996 and Sunset December 11, 2015. Quran attended Early College Academy and worked at DSW. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Thelma Scales, aunt Yvonna Payton, cousins Jordan Payton and Tyr’Iam Curry, and Godfather Elisha Wilson. Left to cherish his memory, mothers Arnetta L. Davis Jenness (Ailandus) Arnold, father...
Roddell Maurice “Chuck Gucci-Boom” Fuqua
FUQUA
Roddell Maurice “Chuck Gucci-Boom” Fuqua, age 47. Sunrise June 24, 1968 and Sunset December 7, 2015. Roddell was a mentor to young men, great at cooking, and barbering. He had much love for his family. Roddell was preceded in death by his father Sylvester Charles Fuqua, sister LaTina Fuqua-Brooks, maternal grandmother Ella M. Cook, and praternal grandmother Mabel Fuqua. ...
Dwayne Millard Barnes Sr.
BARNES
Dwayne Millard Barnes Sr., age 55. Sunrise April 28, 1960 and Sunset December 7, 2015. Dwayne was a graduate of South High School. He was preceded in death by his parents Eli and Irene Barnes, sister Sharon E. Barnes and former spouses Janice Barnes and Wendy Barnes. Left to cherish his memory, wife Agnes Christopher Barnes, son Dwayne M...
John L. Leonard Jr.
LEONARD,
John L. Leonard, Jr. age 55. Sunrise August 16, 1960 in Atlanta, GA and Sunset December 4, 2015 In Gahanna, OH. John was an Electrician at The Ohio State University and a Supervisor at EGCC. He was a member of International Christian Center and The RU Group. Left to cherish his memory, wife Lea Brown, parents John L. Leonard...
Mittie R. Ray
RAY
Mittie R. Ray, age 81. Sunrise January 2, 1934 in Chester, SC and Sunset December 3, 2015 in Columbus, OH. Mittie was a graduate of East High School and a retired Nurse Assistant at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Bone Cancer Unit. She was a member of God’s Grace Church where she ministered with the choir. Mittie was...
Eugene Bryant Sr.
BRYANT,
Eugene Bryant, Sr., age 59. Sunrise April 30, 1956 in Long Beach, NY and Sunset November 27, 2015 in Columbus, OH. Eugene was a member of Patmos World Outreach Center. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a mechanic and was known as “Cadillac”. He was preceded in death by his parents Roosevelt Bryant Sr. and Maggie...
George M. Ellis Sr.
ELLIS,
George M. Ellis Sr., age 46. Sunrise November 20, 1969 and Sunset November 26, 2015. George was employed at Johnson Culinary, The Sweet Shop and was a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Nathaniel M. Ellis, grandmother Bernice M. Hughes, uncle Keith Heard and aunts Sylvia Ann Milton, Sarah Heard...
Carlotta Scott Jenkins
Scott Jenkins,
Carlotta Louise Scott Jenkins, age 64. Sunrise September 11, 1951 and Sunset November 20, 2015. Carlotta worked at Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. She was preceded in death by her parents Ruby Givens Smith and Claude H. Scott Sr., husband Jessie Jenkins, and brother Carlos Louis Scott. Left to cherish her memory, daughter Tonya Scott, sons Dallas Scott Sr.,...
Marion D. “Myron” Skaggs
SKAGGS,
Marion D. “Myron” Skaggs, age 50. Sunrise February 4, 1965 in Kingsport, TN and Sunset November 27, 2015 in Columbus, OH. Myron was a member of Mt. Ararat Church. He was preceded in death by his father George Clayton, brother Terrance Skaggs, grandmother Josie McClure and uncle Melvin Skaggs. Left to cherish his memory, mother Thelma Monroe, sister Byanca...
Virginia Edna Graves Brown
Virginia Edna Graves Brown, age 61. Sunrise April 21, 1954 and Sunset November 20, 2015. Geni as she was affectionately known many was a graduate of East High School and a member of St. Dominic’s Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Lewis Graves Sr and Virginia Edna Hill Graves and brothers Robert Lewis Graves Jr....
Deacon Donald E. Guilford
GUILFORD,
Donald Eugene Guilford, age 66. Sunrise November 3, 1949 and Sunset November 18, 2015. Donald graduated from Central High School, retired from Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority and was an Independent Business Owner. He was a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies where he served with the Deacon Ministry and President of the Pastors Aid Ministry. He was preceded...
Tito Y. Adams
Tito Y. Adams was born August 19, 1974 in Richmond, VA to William Henry Adams and Betty B. Adams-Dickerson.
He played little league baseball and was a high school quarterback at Highland Springs High School, where he graduated in 1993. He then relocated to Columbus, Ohio in 2009. Tito was a loyal fan of both Philadelphia Eagles and...
Daniel Thomas Hardgrove
HARDGROVE,
Daniel Thomas Hardgrove, age 57, was born October 24, 1958 and passed away November 17, 2015. Daniel was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School and was well known for being a talented musician mastering many instruments. He attended class at The Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research where he served in the choir. Daniel was preceded in death by...
Kamal Jahlil Dobosu
DOBOSU
Kamal Jahlil Dobosu, age 48. Sunrise August 27, 1967 in Providence, RI and Sunset November 13, 2015 in Columbus, OH. Kamal was a graduate of East High School. Left to cherish his memory, father Kodzo Dobosu, sons Jalen Dobosu and Jahlil Dobosu, daughters Ashante Dobosu (Ramon) Towns, Allanah Dobosu Latasha Gray Dobosu, Alexis Franklin and Ashley Franklin, siblings KeKe,...
Ruby Louise Lewis
LEWIS,
Ruby Louise Lewis, age 87, was born August 8, 1928 and went Home to be with the Lord November 15, 2015. Ruby was a faithful charter member of St. Thomas Baptist Church; there she was the FIRST member to join, she served as the Church Mother and with the Choir and Deaconess Ministries. Ruby was preceded in death by...
Ronald Myers
Ronald Myers born January 10, 1955 departed this life on November 7 2015.
Ronald attended Linden McKinley High School and he served in the United States Air Force.
Ronald was preceeded in by his father Wesley E. Myers.
Ronald leaves behind his loving mother Virginia Myers, sister Priscilla Murphy, 3 brothers James Myers, Wesley Myers and...
Gladys Marie Mccullough Steele
McCullough Steele
Gladys Marie McCullough Steele, age 68. Sunrise January 7, 1947 in Bryant, TX and Sunset November 11, 2015 at Arlington Court Nursing Home in Upper Arlington, OH. Gladys was employed at The Ohio State University Medical Center and attended New Salem Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Rev Early and Marie Rush Hines, first...
Tykeem Finesse Eskridge
ESKRIDGE,
TyKeem Finesse Eskridge, age 16. Sunrise April 6, 1999 and Sunset November 9, 2015. TyKeem was a student at Northland High School and was a member of Acts of Faith where he played African Drums during worship. TyKeem was preceded in death by his great grandparents Henry and Mary Ada Fields and Lucy Jackson. Left to cherish his memory,...
Michael L. Cardwell
Michael L. Cardwell, age 59. Sunrise August 31, 1956 in Bluefield, WV and Sunset November 9, 2015 in Columbus, OH. Michael attended New Birth Christian Ministries and was known for his love of training dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Arretta Hunter Cardwell, brothers Wade, Philip, William and Roland Cardwell. Left to cherish his memory,...
Barbara Ann Watkins
Barbara Ann Watkins, age 77. Sunrise May 27, 1938 in Catherine, WV and Sunset November 3, 2015 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital Columbus, Ohio. Barbara was formerly employed at Franklin Park Medical Center. She was a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies where she served on the Convention Staff and Administrative Staff. She was also President of the Nurses...
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