Obituaries

Joe Henry Keith

Joe Henry Keith

KEITH,

Joe Henry Keith, age 79.  Sunirse February 15, 1936 in Talladega, AL and Sunset December 18, 2015 in Columbus, OH.  He attended Antioch Baptist Church in Talladega and So Help Me God Church of Christ in Columbus.  Joe was a graduate of Talladega Training School and attended trade school and Columbus State for welding.  He was a veteran of...

Jeremiah T’Shaun Harper

Jeremiah T’Shaun Harper

HARPER,

Jeremiah T’Shaun Harper, age 17. Sunrise July 18, 1998 and Sunset December 14, 2015. He attended FCI Academy and Linden McKinley High School. Jeremiah was preceded in death by his uncle Craig “Wimpy” Banks, great aunt Alfreda McGhee, Great grandparents Margaret and Harvey Harper Sr. Left to cherish his memory, mother Latissa Harper, daughter Harmony Griffin, sister Serenity Amir...

Naomi E.A. Mitchell

Naomi E.A. Mitchell

Naomi E. A. Mitchell of Columbus, Ohio born June 22, 1947 in Lyndon, Ohio. She passed away December 8, 2015 at OSU main hospital.

 

Naomi was preceded in death by her parents William R. Mitchell and Lillian Davis Mitchell. She is survived by two sisters Marlene and Melda Mitchell of Columbus. Special Uncle and Aunt Paul and Sara...

Lena J. Curry

Lena J. Curry

CURRY,

 

Lena Jane Curry, age 64. Sunrise August 30, 1951 in Talcottt, WV and Sunset December 12, 2015. Lena attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church, was a Medical Assistant and enjoyed playing Chess. She was preceded in death by her parents Ella Pearl Cordell and Thomas Perez. Left to cherish her memory, companion Ralph Simon, father of children Emery...

Erskin William Reynolds Jr.

Erskin William Reynolds Jr.

Erskin William Reynolds Jr., the son of Erskin and Jacqueline Reynolds was born Auust 9, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio. He was called to glory by his Heavenly Father on the 8th of December 2015 at the young age of 41. He was a graduate of Beechcroft High School and a student at the DeVry University. Erskin was an inspiring rapper,...

Quran Tyree Davis

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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