Obituaries

JOHNSON,

Betty R. Johnson, 95. Sunrise August 22, 1917 and Sunset October 10, 2012. Betty graduated from East High School, was a community activist, a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church since 1948 where she once served as a Trustee, and with the Woman’s Auxiliary and Women’s Day Committee and Betty retired from The Ohio State University Medical Center. She was...

COATES,Edward Earl Coates, 56, fell asleep in death, Tuesday Octoer 9, 2012 at his residence. he is preceded in death by step father Jessie McKinley Sr., sisters Kim R. Coates and Terry B. Coates, grandparents Johnnie J. and Jessie Bell Coates, Sr., and uncle Johnnie J. Coates, Jr. a graduate of Yonkers High School in Yonkers, NY and worked as...

Morgan,

Michael W. Morgan, 68. Sunrise January 29,1944 and Sunset October 6, 2012. Michael was preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Mary Morgan and sister Patricia Pettway. Left to cherish his memory, sisters Bonnie Savage, Phyllis (Felix) Poteate and Linda Greene, special nephew Tony (Kim) Morgan, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Nathan Demaine Haynes, age 17, also known as “Major”, of Columbus, Ohio , entered this life on August 3, 1995 in Youngstown, Ohio to Nathan Haynes and Nekeya (Johnson) Fisher.Nathan went Home to be with the Lord October 3, 2012 leaving his family mourning their loss but rejoicing Heavens gain.Nathan loved his rap music and had interest in playing football...

BIKAWA,Dorothy N. Bikawa, 82. Sunrise January 26, 1930 in Newberry, SC and Sunset September 27, 2012 in Columbus, OH. Dorothy was a retired school teacher of the Columbus City Schools and was a member of Greater Works Ministries. She was preceded in death by her parents Schumbert and Georgianna Lake, and sisters Alberta Lake and Ruby Hardge. She is survived...

Johnson-McCray

NamaJean Louise Johnson-McCray, 52. Sunrise December 5, 1959 and Sunset September 26, 2012. Nama was a longtime member of Triedstone Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother Blanche Edgerton, daughter Lacanna Johnson, sister Angel Johnson, brother James Edgerton, granddaughter Jalia Johnson, nephew Michael Johnson, niece LaTasha Pleasant, mother in law Alice McCray, sister in law Christine...

JOHNSON,

Gilbert C. Johnson, 55. Sunrise October 12, 1956 in Mansfield, OH and Sunset September 25, 2012 in Columbus, OH. Gilbert was raised in the Church of God in Christ and attended Triedstone Baptist Church, graduated from Linden McKinley High School and worked many years at The Ohio State University. He was preceded in death by his parents Percy...

CHAPPLE,

Ronald E. Chapple, 74. Sunrise November 22, 1937 in Detroit, MI and Sunset September 24, 2012 in Columbus, OH. Preceded in death by his parents James Chapple Sr., and Pearl Bosley Chapple, sister Clarice Hughes and brother James Chapple Jr. He is survived by his brother James D. Edwards, sisters Patricia Chapple and Pamela M. Hayes and a host...

OLIVER,Robin G. Oliver, 58. Sunrise April 11, 1954 and Sunset September 23, 2012.

DEAN,

Morris Dean, 74. Sunrise May 22, 1938 and Sunset September 22, 2012. Morris was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, retired Truck Driver, a bowler and a Cleveland Browns Fan. He was preceded in death by his parents Hazel Miller and George W. Dean, son James Dean Sr., sister Ruth Johnson, brother Edgar Johnson and special friend Christy Thompson....

TOWNSEND,

Willie C. Townsend, Sr., 77. Sunrise December 13, 1934 and Sunset September 21, 2012. Mr. Townsend is a retired veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie C. Townsend and Maggie Reeder, son Willie C. Townsend, Jr., daughter Annette Townsend, granddaughter Shawnte Gavin and great granddaught4er Dalarah Howard. Left...

Dwaine Alvin Byrd, Sr. was born February 24, 1948 to Lillian Brown and John Byrd Sr. in Columbus, Ohio. After years of illness he peacefully transitioned to eternal rest of Tuesday, September 18, 2012. He was preceeded in death by his mother Lillian Brown, Father John Byrd, grandparents Joseph and Elizabeth Brown, sister Crystal Lynn Brown-Dorrough and aunt and uncle...

TANNER,

Elmer L. Tanner, 57. Sunrise October 24, 1954 and Sunset September 17, 2012. Elmer attended Linden McKinley High School, was an Electrician by trade, served the Lord as a Deacon at The Rock Ministries and was a member of the Flames Motorcycle Club. He was preceded in death by his parents Marshall Earl Tanner, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Hampton,...

Inez Sullivan, 68. Sunrise August 28, 1944 in Barnesville, GA and Sunset September 12, 2012 in Columbus, OH. She was a member of Rehoboth Temple Church of Christ where she served as a usher and in the choir and she worked security for Whacking Hut.

Inez was preceded in death by her parents Willie James Sullivan and Mary Sullivan, grandmother...

CAMPBELL,Justin L. Campbell, 30. Sunrise May 6, 1982 and Sunset September 12, 2012. Justin attended World Harvest Church as a child and was an entertainer and also worked at Popeyes. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Bertha Campbell and brother Matthew Campbell-Davis. Left to cherish his memory, mother Wanda (Derrick) Cain, father Robert Jones, daughters Nylanna “Jaya” Alexander...

WILSON,Norma Jean Wilson, 86. Sunrise March 16, 1926 in Promise Land, TN and Sunset September 11, 2012 in Columbus, OH. Norma was a retired dietician from The Ohio State University and attended Equip U Ministries and Triedstone Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Elzie K. and Sylvonia Nesbitt, husband John Wilson and twin Thomas H. Nesbitt....

STROMER,Sylvia A. Stromer, 38, Sunrise January 29, 1974 and Sunset September 10, 2012. She was employeeat Key Cleaning Company. Sylvia was preceded in death by her grandmother Mary Stromer. Left to cherish her memory, mother Annie Morrison, daughters Ashley Corbin and Yketia Stromer, sons Daryll and Jaquan Stromer, sisters Sherry and Carolyn Morrison, and Patricia, Lisa and Tamera Brown, brothers...

STEPTERRonald “Ronnie” Logan Stepter, 80 of Columbus, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving wife Carol and family on September 10, 2012. Veteran of the US MC and retired from Rosati Market after 40 Years of employment. Preceded in death by his parents, Raleigh Leroy, Sr. and Mabel Logan-Stepter and brother, Raleigh L. Stepter, Jr. Leaving to...

JENNINGS,

Walter Jennings, Sr., 90. Sunrise November 26, 1921 and September 9, 2012. Walter was born in Hickory, MS, worked many years doing construction and retired from Senior Square North. He was a member of Triedstone Baptist Church where he served with the Seasoned Citizens. Walter was preceded in death by his parents Williams and Essie Jennings, wife Washeeola...

CROOMESMelvin Crooms, 54. Sunrise April 6, 1958 and Sunset September 6, 2012.