Obituaries

Walter Edward Cunningham 65, born March 8, 1951 through the union of Richard G. Sr. and Willie S. Cunningham in Columbus, Ohio. He passed away Monday October 3, 2016 at his residence. Walter is proceeded in death by his father Richard G. Cunningham Sr., Brothers; Richard Cunningham Jr., David Cunningham and Jerome A. Cunningham. He leaves to cherish his memories,...

Elder Jimmy L “Woody” Woodard was born on October 30, 1935, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late Willie and Willie Mae Moore Woodard.  On Monday, October 3, 2016 God called him home to be with the Lord.

He held several positions including school bus driver and working as a Fork Lift Driver for Buckeye Steele, before retiring as a Crane...

Damion D. Wade, 21, of Columbus, Oh passed away Friday September 30, 2016.

He was born on March 10, 1995 in Detroit, MI to Devie Lasley and Nathaniel Wade. He moved to Columbus, Oh in 2009 where he completed his high school years. He graduated from Pickerington North High School with a diploma in 2013.

Damion was a loving and...

Terry Lynn “Fatts” Maye was born to Elijah and Snowie Lee Maye on October 31, 1959.  He went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2016.  Terry attended Columbus Public Schools.  He was self employed, loved and painting and working on homes.  He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  Terry’s warm spirit and kind heart...

Gladys Louise “Ms. Lucy” Wyche, age 78.  Sunrise March 13, 1938 in Wrigley, TN and Sunset September 24, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  Gladys was a loving mother, sister, friend and established pillar in the Windsor Community.    Ms. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents; Susie Bell Perry and James Lott, son James Wyche, sisters; Yvonne Mathis, Kathleen Perry and ...

John R. Slaughter, age 66 Sunrise December 5, 1950 and Sunset September 24, 2016. John Slaughter was a U.S. Marine Veteran and he worked at Longbeach Navel Shipyard. He attended Central High School.

He was proceeded in death by his loving mother, Johnnie Slaughter; father, John Slaughter Sr.; sons, John Slaughter II, Andrew Slaughter, and Jedidia Slaughter; and brother, Ellva...

James Bond Jr. 55, Sunrise Jan. 14th, 1961 and Sunset Sept. 17th, 2016. James was born in Brownsville, Tennessee to the late James Brown and Pearline Bond.

James attended Mansfield City Schools and worked for the Salvation Army in Cincinnati, Ohio as a box truck driver. James also ran a small business hauling rubbish around Mansfield, Ohio. He was the...

The celebration of Emma Jean Hunter- Gainer’s began May 21, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Mr. and Mrs. Morris and Eunice Hunter. She obtained her education at Central High School. Emma Jean was gainfully employed working for Columbus City Schools educating and nurturing children with special needs. Loving and enjoying what she did, Emma Jean serviced Columbus City...

Our Baby Italy Jazelle Jones, was born February 4, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She entered into Heavens gates on September 21, 2016.

Italy was the most beautiful gift anyone has ever been gifted. Left to cherish her memories are loving parents Marcus C.A. Jones and Joi A. Cox, and her big brother; Rome A. Madison,...

A time to be born

 Marvin James Jr, was born on December 30, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio to his loving parents Alene Henderson and Marvin James Sr, who preceded him death.

 A time to Get:

 He attended Linden McKinnley High School, in June 1970 entered USMC he was honorably discharged in 1972. He because a professional painter until...

Mary Louise Ferguson was born on March 4, 1963, at Frankford Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest child and the only daughter born during the union of the late Ruth Marie and Ora Franklin Ferguson. She entered into eternal rest and peace at Harding Pointe Nursing Home in Marion, Ohio on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. She is together...

Robin Coles age 58. Sunrise June 3, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio and sunset September 11, 2016 in Dayton, Ohio. Robin was a graduate of Central High School, attended Kent State University and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for more than thirty years. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Addie and George A. Coles, Left to cherish her...

E’Niyah Johnson, Seven weeks, passed away Monday September 19, 2016 at Children’s Hospital.

She was born to Carniqua Green and Ellis Johnson on July 31, 2016 at Mount Carmel East Hospital.

She’s preceded in death by one sister Kamiyah Edwards and one brother Ja’lontea Johnson.

She is survived by her loving parents, grandparents; Antoinette Green, Nelson Little...

Joseph A. Ellison was born August 23, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio.  He went home to be with The Lord on November 27, 2013.

He attended Franklin Heights High School and Cooking School.  Joe was a long time employee of Pepsi Co. He also worked  for A. D. Farrow, Harley Davidson Motorcycle Co.

Joseph was a avid photographer at which he...

Rene’ Michelle Logan Born on October 23, 1953 got her angel wings on September 16, 2016 at Grant Hospital surrounded by her loved ones whom she loved so much.

 

Rene’ went to Neil Avenue Elementary and graduated from Marion- Franklin High School Class of ___, along with completing her business management degree at southern Ohio College in 1989....

LAWSON,

Aaron graduated from Beechcroft High School in 2006. In 2005 he met the love of his life, Kyla. In 2015 they get married. They had 3 beautiful children. He loved his family more than anything in this world. Aaron was the jokester of the family especially with his brother Damien. He liked to clown and make you laugh. Aaron...

CORBIN,

Alfred Dean Corbin Sr., age 57.  Sunrise August 2, 1959 in Sylacauga, AL and Sunset September 15, 2016 at Ohio Health MedCentral Hospital.  Alfred was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, member of Greater Mitchell Chapel AME  Church where he sang with the Young Adult Choir and he was formerly employed at Thermadisc.  He was preceded in death...

Crystal Phillips, 40, of Columbus went home unexpectedly at 2:35pm Wednesday, September 14, 2016.  Crystal, the daughter of Elinor Jo Willis and Carl Phillips was born in Hampton, VA on April 8, 1976 and moved to Columbus in 1984.  She graduated from Walnut Ridge High School in 1994 and went on to study medical assistance at the American School of...

Willie James Seals, age 64.  Sunrise March 9, 1952 and Sunset September 14, 2016. Born in Columbus, Ohio was a retired from the Columbus City Schools. Willie is preceded in death by his parents John L. Seals and Jeanie (Worthy) Seals, brothers; Gordon and Alonzo Harris, sisters; Vandella Seals and Nobie Baker He leaves to cherish his memory daughters; Tisa...