Obituaries

ROSS Brenda Joann Ledbetter Ross, age 65. Sunrise November 9, 1949 in Sharon, PA and Sunset December 13, 2014 in Columbus, OH. Brenda received her Bachelor’s Degree from Youngstown State University and retired from State Teachers Retirement System. She was a member of Triedstone Baptist Church where she served as President of Mass Choir. Brenda was a member of The...

HARRELL, Wayman Franklin Harrell, age 72. Sunrise March 6, 1942 and Sunset December 13, 2014. Wayman retired from Claycraft Bricking Co. , was a member Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church and a founding member of Friends From The Hood. He was preceded in death by his parents Tony Harrell and Maude Anthony Harrell, brothers Joseph Harrell, James Harrell, Ralph Harrell, Leon...

PACE, Charles F. Pace, age 69. Sunrise September 11, 1945 in Cedartown, GA and Sunset December 14, 2014 in Columbus, OH. Charles was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War and was a member of the VFW in Cedartown. He was formerly employed by Columbus Auto Parts and retired from Upper Arlington City Schools and was a member of...

ROSCOE L. PENN III

Roscoe L.Penn III, age 50 passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014. Born on December 10, 1963 in South Chicago, Illinois to the late Roscoe Penn II and Caroline (Booker) Penn. Roscoe loved to cook and was very charismatic and could bring a smile and laughter to most anyone he met. He was employed as a chef...

HILL, Marjorie Mae Jordan Hill, age 79. Sunrise April 14, 1935 and Sunset December 10, 2014. She was once a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Marjorie attended Franklin University and Columbus State and was employed by the State of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Ludy and Sylvester Jordan Sr., brother Sylvester Jordan Jr., and Sisters Sylvia...

SMITH, Sharon Marie Smith, age 74. Sunrise May 30, 1940 and Sunset December 11, 2014. Sharon was born in Columbus, Ohio and attended Columbus Public Schools. She was a member of Church of Christ of The Apostolic Faith Brentnell Ave. She worked at OSU and was a Foster Mother for Franklin County Children’s Services. Sharon was preceded in death by...

BRISCO, Mable Annie Lee Brisco, age 69. Sunrise March 29, 1945 and Sunset December 5, 2014. She was born in Rayville, LA to Jonas “JB” and Theola Brisco. Mable studied at Columbus State Community College, Southern University and the University of Phoenix receiving a Masters Degree and was working on her PHD. She was a Registered Nurse and In Home...

FRANKS, Paceta Ranee Franks, age 41. Sunrise March 27, 1973 in Pittsburgh, PA and Sunset December 3, 2014 in Columbus, OH. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Farrell, PA. Ranees first job was a paper carrier and she continued to be a hard worker as a STNA, LPN, Welder, Home Healthcare and Independent Provider. She was preceded...

MATTOX, Jason Markeith Mattox, age 35. Sunrise April 13, 1979 and Sunset December 5, 2014. Jason was preceded in death by his grandmothers Annie Mae Hairston and Geraldine Stanley. Left to cherish his memory, mother Sue Ellen Mattox, father Leon Stanley Jr., brothers Jarmain Mattox, Jamar Mattox and Deonte’ Stanley, aunts Janet Mattox, Donna Mattox, Sandra Mattox, Linda Ferguson, and...

BRASWELL, Naomi Braswell, age 79. Sunrise May 15, 1935 in Tallahassee, FL and Sunset December 10, 2014 at Edgewood Manor in Westerville, OH. Naomi was a member of United Bible Missionary Church. She was a foster parent for several years and was very well known and respected in the community. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents Elijah and...

Mortica Lee “Burton” Edwards, born December 2, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio to Bobby Gene and Arthelia Louise “Burton” Hague. Survived by parents Bobby and Louise of Ronda, NC, sisters April (James) Burton Grisby, Lovelena Hague, Danielle (Phillip) Taylor, Angie Bell, and brother Dexter Bell, all of Columbus, Ohio. Son, Jhuante Daniel Burton (Fiancee Bianca Williams), grandchildren, Jalaila Michelle Burton and...

MITCHELL, William Kirk Mitchell Sr., age 79. Sunrise December 24, 1934 in Beckley, WV and Sunset December 4, 2014 in Columbus, OH. William served in the U.S. Army, retired from the City of Columbus and was a member of Everlasting Life Church. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Helen Young Mitchell and son Walter James Mitchell...

DAVIS, J.B. Edmond “Jack” Davis, age 80. Sunrise July 15, 1934 in Blair, SC and Sunset December 1, 2014 at St. Anns Medical Center in Westerville. Jack was a U.S. Army veteran and a retiree of Rockwell International/Boeing. An active member of First Congregational United Church of Christ he served on various boards and committees within the church and Columbus...

MORTON, William H. Morton III, age 61. Sunrise February 1, 1953 in Pittsburg, PA and Sunset December 4, 2014 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, OH. William was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran where he was a Heavy Equipment Repairman. He worked in the Steel Mill, Nursing , and Security and was recruited to play for the Pittsburg Pirates Farm...