Obituaries

COLLINS,

Joshua Kenzell Collins, age 18.  Sunrise May 14, 1997 and Sunset September 20, 2015.  Joshua attended Big Walnut Middle School and Linden McKinley High School and worked with his father doing lawn care.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather Willard Collins.  Left to cherish his memory, parents Wilma K. and Keith L. Collins Sr., brothers Tony Parks,...

Michael D. Riley, age 36 died on Sunday September 13, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital located in Columbus, Ohio.

Michael was born in Columbus, Ohio to two loving parents, Mills and Mary (McMillian) Riley. Michael was the third and final child of the Riley’s. Michael was raised on Woodward Avenue and attended Brentnell Elementary and Clinton middle school and graduated...

Shawn L. Good, Jr. was born on August 29, 1985 in Columbus, Ohio to loving parents Sophia English and Shawn L. Good, Sr. He was presented to the Lord in dedication on December 15, 1985 at Oakley Baptist Church. Shawn went home to rest in God’s bosom on September 12, 2015.

Shawn’s passion was singing and dancing praises to the...

Alexandrya Monee` Farmer was born on February 25, 1998 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2015. Alexandrya started her education at Berwick Elementary K-8, then movede on to Eastmoor Academy and finally at ECOT where she had began her senior year.

Alexandrya was identified as gifted and talented in vocal music...

Run Monday with photo

GOODWIN,

Eric D. Goodwin, age 63. Sunrise August 25, 1952 and Sunset September 8, 2015. Eric was a Carpenter and General Contractor and attended New Journey Christian Ministry. He was preceded in death by his parents Mabel and Paul Goodwin Sr., sisters Pauline Solomon and Margaret Humphries and two great grandchildren. Left to cherish his memory,...

ROBERTS,

Deacon Josh Lee Roberts Jr., age 82. Sunrise January 12, 1933 in St. Louis, MO and Sunset September 9, 2015 in Columbus, OH. Josh was a retired Administrator from State Teachers Retirement System. He was a member of Faith Tabernacle COGIC where he served as Head Deacon, and Assistant Church Treasurer. He was also a 33rd Degree Mason, Chaplain...

Anner Laura Harris Gradic was born in Marvel, Arkansa, to the late Louis “PaPa” and Sallie “Big Mama” Williams Harris. She was the youngest of 12.

Anner attended Marvel Arkansas Schooling District. Whe she moved ot Columbus, Ohio and got a job working for Reynold Aluminum and retired after 38 years. She also owned a bar called the Tiger Inn...

RODDY,

Carolyn A. Colson Roddy, age 79. Sunrise May 29, 1936 and Sunset September 1, 2015. Carolyn worked at The State of Ohio Attorney Generals Office, U.S. Postal Service and Columbus Weatherhead. She was a member of Apostolic Faith Temple where she served as a Trustee, Usher, Sunday School Secretary, Building Fund Promoter and Coordinator of the church calendar. She...

JAMES,

Ann Christine James, age 81. Sunrise October 12, 1933 in Lorado, WV and Sunset September 1, 2015 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH. She was a member of Maynard Ave. Baptist Church and Club 15. She was preceded in death by her parents Linnie Adams Stoumile and Harvey Green, son Ronald James, sister Yolanda Peters and brother William...

Ricky Vincent Carrington, age 56. Sunrise April 25, 1959 in Welch, WV and Sunset September 3, 2015 in Columbus, OH. Ricky was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School, a member of Belle Grove Baptist Church in Syracuse, NY. He was recently employed as a Home Health Aide. Ricky was preceded in death by his father William E. Carrington Jr.,...

SANDERS,

John Michael Sanders, was born February 2, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Marshall Lee and Wilma Tatum Sanders Sr. John departed this life on September 5, 2015 in Atlanta, GA. John graduated from Beechcroft High School, and received a basketball scholarship at Oklahoma State and Ohio University. He owned Mackis Cleaning & Janitorial Service. He was a...

SMITH,

Sheila Diane Smith, age 59.  Sunrise May 2, 1956 in Bluefield, WV and Sunset September 3, 2015 in Columbus, OH.  Sheila was a 1974 graduate of Bluefield Senior High School and attended Bluefield State University.  She was a Unit Clerk Associate at The Ohio State University Medical Center and a Charter Member of Kingdom Power Baptist Church where she...

Don’tai L. Rheubottom 22, was born September 8, 1981 to Denise Rheubottom and Robert Davis.  He passed away August 19, 2015.

He was a Forklift Operator at Buckeye Diamond Logistics.

and their 3 children Dallas Rheubottom, Jakai Henderson and Makayla Reeves. Sister Ebony Harrison and special friend Maliea Reeves. Borthers Dwayne and Darryl Rheubottom.

Dontai is prceeded in death by...

Taylor,

Darnell Lamar Taylor Sr., age 44. Sunrise April 24, 1971 and Sunset August 25, 2015. Darnell attended New Birth Christian Ministries. He was preceded in death by his grandparents James Richard Taylor and Willa Bell Sterling, stepfather Allen Nuby, aunt Barbara Jean Taylor, stepbrother Kevin Smith and cousins Karla Taylor and Gary Lewis. Left to cherish his memory, mother...

BROADUS

Elijah Ray Broadus, age 71. Sunrise October 11, 1943 and Sunset August 27, 2015. Elijah was baptized at Church of Christ Brentnell Ave. and was formerly employed at Grant Medical Center, Buckeye Steel and Dave Boyer Cleaning Service. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. Elijah was preceded in death by his father Elijah Broadus, stepfather William Gann,...

PETTY

Teresa Marie Petty. age 63.  Sunrise June 28, 1952 and Sunset August 19, 2015.   Teresa was a 1971 graduate of Mansfield Senior High and worked at The Harmony House. She was preceded in death by her parents Pearline Petty and George Reynolds. Left to cherish her memory, son Joiquin D. ( Jamie) Petty Sr., daughter Christen D. Petty, sisters...

Isaac Anderson, age 71,  went home to be with The Father on Friday August 21, 2015 departing from Wexner Heritage Village (Zusman Hospice). Isaac was a warm loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a cook at MCL restaurant for 20 years. He devoted his life to taking care of his children and grandchildren. Isaac was an avid...

Rondel Marquise Valentine, age twenty-two years, departed this life on Sunday, August 9, 2015, at Grant Hospital. He was born November 6, 1992, to Merci Valentine and Robert Robinson. Rondel (“Poohder”) was an inspiration to all who knew him. Rondel was educated by the Ohio Department of Education. Rondel was baptized at The Christ Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. He attended...

John Beasley the oldest child and only son of Eula Mae (Jones) Beasley and Robert Louis Beasley was born October 18th. 1937. He departed this life to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday August 9th. 2015. His wife and daughter were at his side.

 

John attended East High School in Columbus Ohio. After high school he attended...