Obituaries

ROBBINS, Damon Leroy Robbins, age 86. Sunrise November 12, 1927 in Martin's Ferry, OH. Sunset August 4, 2014 at his home in Columbus, Ohio. Rev. Robbins was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Portsmouth, OH where he served as Pastor for 25 years. He was a member of NEMA (North End Ministerial Alliance), Eastern Union Association, Simmons...

HUFF, Anna Louise Huff, age 72. Sunrise September 29, 1941 in Floyd County VA. Sunset August 1, 2014 at Mt. Carmel East, Columbus, Ohio. Anna was a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies where she once served as Secretary, Choir member and Nurse Ministries. She retired from The Ohio Adult Parole Authority. Anna is pre-deceased by her parents W.L....

The Life of Rosalinda G. Ramirez

Mrs. Rosalinda Ramirez, 59, of Urdaneta Pangasinan Philippines, was escorted by angels from her life on earth, to her heavenly home, on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at OSU Main.

Roselinda, affectionately known as Rosie, was born June 2, 1955, daughter of Dominguez and Victoria Galleguez. While living in the Philippines, Rosie dedicated over 20...

Sandy James Stillwell, age 91. Sunrise March 24, 1923 in Tom's Creek, VA and Sunset July 28, 2014 in Columbus, OH. Sandy was a U.S. Army Veteran of WW II, retired from Timkens Bearing Co. and attended Trevitt New Life Ministries. He was preceded in death by his parents Ella and George Stillwell, wife Mae Hue Stillwell, daughter Ladon Brooks,...

BASS, Robert Deandre' Bass, age 22. Sunrise January 29, 1992 and Sunset July 28, 2014. Robert played for Columbus Day Star and was a member of Royal Blood Christian Ministries. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Robert Bass, aunts Nigeria Hogan and Eleanor Ratliff, and friend Cherod Houchins. Left to cherish his memory, mother De'Juana Bass, father Robert...

Bernard Smith was born March 13, 1930 in Montgomery, Alabama to Milton and Berta Lee Smith. He received early childhood education in Montogomery, Alabama. He met and married Evelyn Young in 1954.

Bernard worked as a Truck Driver and as a Metal Finisher with Franklin Aluminum.

Bernard is preceded in death by his parents, two sons Richard Lester...

JACKSON, Deloris L. Jackson, age 72. Sunrise September 18, 1941 in Osaka, VA and Sunset July 25, 2014 in Columbus, OH. Deloris was a member of East Mt. Olivet Baptist Church where she served as Church Clerk, Trustee and with The Sisterhood Ministry. She retired from The Bureau of Workers Compensation. Deloris was preceded in death by her parents Otis...

McCORVEY PHELPSBaby Abel Joseph McCorvey Phelps, 17 months old. He was born January 21, 2013 and joined the Angels in Heaven on July 21, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Jannie McCorvey. Left to cherish his memory, mother Anika D. McCorvey, father Anthony Phelps Jr., brother Anthony Phelps III, grandparents William McCorvey, Tonya Stowers and Anthony Phelps...

ESKRIDGE,Meryle Jean Eskridge, age 77. Sunrise May 6, 1937 and Sunset July 21, 2014. She worked many years a Bob Evans Farms Inc. and was a member of Faith Ministries Church . She was preceded in death by her parents W. L. Eskridge adn Lucy Shields and sister Willena Hadden. Left to cherish her memory, daughters Mary Eskridge, Paula Eskridge...

HARPERJoanne Oliver Harper, age 81. Sunrise April 5, 1933 and Sunset July 20, 2014. She retired from the State of Ohio. Joanne was a member of Triedstone Baptist Church where she served with the Nurse's Corp and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She loved baking cakes and often blessed friends and family with this gift. She was preceded in...

BURKE,Liberti Mariah Burke (Moo Moo) was born on February 17, 2013 and was called home to be with the Lord July 16, 2014. She was a wonderful little angel and will forever be missed. Liberti was preceded in death by her great-great grandmother, Clara (Mother) Smith; great grandparents: Joseph/Georgianna Ross; Alice and Ira Burke; Uncles Shannon Burke and Garland Willoughby....

NELSON,Lucille Elaine Nelson, age 66. Sunrise March 31, 1948 in Birmingham, AL and Sunset July 16, 2014 in Columbus, OH. Lucille was a graduate of The Ohio State University and Keller Graduate School. She was preceded in death by her mother Irma P. Waller and aunt Lucille Fitts. Left to cherish her memory, daughter Sherri Nelson- Mitchell (fiance Daryl Smith),...

MUNDELL HUGHESKaren Bootie Mundell Hughes, born July 24, 1957, departed this life July 15, 2014, pre-deceased by grandparents William and Nellie Mundell, parents Ardell and Ellen Haynes, son Michael Mundell, brother and nephew John Mundell and John "Man" Mundell Jr. Leaving to mourn her children Thomas and Tianna Mundell, stepchildren Aburine and Anya Garrett, two brothers Robert (Linda), Ardell Haynes...

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LaSchelle K. Roberts, age 51, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 15, 2014. She was born May 20, 1963 in Youngstown, OH to Julia and Albert Watkins Sr. She was a 1981 graduate of Boardman High School and 1992 graduate of The Ohio State University. LaSchelle was an Auditor with The State of Ohio....

MITCHELLMichelle Lynn Mitchell, 40. Sunrise September 27, 1973 and Sunset July 11, 2014. Michelle was preceded in death by her father Michael Alston, grandmother Almetta Holmes, grandson Jayden Kristian " Peanut" Mitchell, and uncle Timothy Holmes. Left to cherish her memory, mother Carolynne Holmes, husband Anthony Gross, Sr., sons Derrick Ellis and Anthony Gross, Jr., daughters Sonia Mitchell, Carolynne Anita...

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Roland J. Thornton Jr., age 79. Sunrise May 3, 1935 in Harris City, GA and Sunset July 11, 2014 in Columbus, OH. Roland worked over 22 years at Milo Grogan Recreation Center until retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents Roland Thornton Sr. and Alberta Brewster, brother Elijah Buddy Brewster, and children Roland Thornton III, Sandra Robinson,...

Jacqueline Marie Jackson, daughter of the late Clifton and Betty Wade, was born on October 30, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Diane (Kenneth) L. Watters and Paula M. Wade. She grew up in the Linden area and attended Linden McKinley High School.

from early on, Jackie always knew she wanted to be...

Gaynelle Moore Kennedy was born September 12, 1962 to Henry Moore Sr. and Thelma Moore in Youngstown, Ohio. Gaynelle went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 11, 2014.

She moved to Columbus in 1990 and worked for Ohio State University for 15 Years. Gaynelle loved being with her family and friends especially during the holidays. Her grandson and...

John Henry Grice "John-John", was born on May 15, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio to Geraldine Freeman and John Henry Grice Sr.

John was a graduate of South High School. He was employed with Enterprise until his illness. John was a sports enthusiast and loved collecting memorabilia.

John passed away on July 8, 2014 at Grant Medical Center after a long...

WALTON,Lennell Lamont "Phat Cat" Walton, age 35. Sunrise December 10, 1978 and Sunset July 6, 2014. Lennell was a little league football coach and enjoyed boxing and volunteering Columbus Parks and Rec. he was preceded in death by his father Lennell "Buster" Childs, son Terrico Henry Walton, brothers Frank Childs and Anthony Spann, and grandfather Herman Walton. Left to cherish...