Obituaries

SMITH,Alfred Smith, 74. Sunrise March 22, 1936 – Sunset February 15, 2011. Mr. Smith was born in Columbus Ohio, served in the U.S. Air Force and was a brother in the Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents Valentino Smith Sr. and Helen Monroe and siblings, Thelma “Teddy” Hancock, Val Smith, Jr., Rowena Jones, Valerie Jimerson, Barbara...

John Samuel Slaughter, 81. Sunrise July 8, 1929 – Sunset February 14, 2011.

John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and formerly employed at The OSU Medical Center.

He was a member of Faith Ministries Church and Air Force Sergeants Assoc.

John was preceded in death...

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Mack “MC” Thompson, 72. Sunrise February 08, 1939 – Sunset February 12, 2011. He was born in Molena, GA and a graduate of Central High School. MC was preceded in death by his parents Mackson K. Thompson and Johnnie Mae and Willie Henry Harden, grandparents John and Gushion Love and sister Willie Mae Cato. Left to cherish his memory,...

Da’Mir Amare Patterson Transou born December 1, 2010 to loving parents Christianna Patterson and Darrius Transou,was carried by the Angels to Heaven on February 9, 2011. Da’Mir has truly been a blessing from God.

Along with his parents, he leaves to cherish his memory, grandmother Christina Patterson, and Melina and Darryl Transou ,uncles Christopher Patterson and Joe, Ja’Heel, and Ray...

WILLIAMS,Ebb Williams, Jr., 83. Sunrise June 19, 1927 – Sunset February 6, 2011. Mr. Williams is an Air Force WWII Veteran, former employee of City of Columbus, Dons Trucking, United States Postal Service and owner of Pops Ribs. He was a member of First Church of God where he served with the Hospitality, Men of Valor and Transportation for Senior...

SHUFORD,Thomas “Tommy” Shuford, 44. Sunrise May 17, 1966 – Sunset February 5, 2011.

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Deacon Eric E. Shelton, 55. Sunrise September 18, 1955 – Sunset February 5, 2011. He was born in Columbus to the late Jessie and Merrial J. Shelton, Sr. He was a member of Miracle Cathedral where he served as the Head Deacon, Armorbearer, and founder of Freed Up Group. Deacon Shelton owned S & S Company specializing in security,...

RICKSDouglas M. Ricks, Jr. was born on February 1, 1966 to Douglas M. Ricks, Sr. and the late Dorothy B. Walker in Buffalo, NY. He was called home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2011. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age, and was baptized at Shady Grove Baptist Church. After high school,...

MARKS, Carrie Marks, 93. Sunrise July 8, 1917 – Sunset January 28, 2011. Left to cherish her memory, daughter Maple L. McCarrel, brother Henry Hill, sister Charlotte Fisher and a host of other family and friends.

COPAS,Valarie Cassandra Copas, 45. Sunrise April 9, 1965 – Sunset January 26, 2011.

Mark Ruben Boswell, 57, died at his residence in Columbus, OH, on Sunday, January 23, 2011 after a lengthy illness. His parents, Ruben and Mary Boswell (Atlanta, GA) and brother, Ronnie Boswell (Atlanta,GA) preceded him in death. Leaving to mourn his death is his wife, Marva Davis Boswell; brother, Wesley Boswell (Atlanta, GA); son, Mark R. Boswell, Jr. (Atlanta, GA);...

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Louise Elizabeth Fisher, age 68. Sunrise December 26, 1942 Sunset January 17, 2011. She was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Harrison and Hattie Mitchell. She was a member of Higher Life Christian Center where she served as a dedicated Church Mother. She was formerly employed at United Parcel Service (UPS) and an active participant in the Teamsters...

CROCKETT, Eddie Timothy Crockett, 52. Sunrise April 22, 1958 Sunset January 15, 2011.

RANSOM,

Wayne B. Ransom, age 74, was born April 13, 1936 and went home to be with the Lord January 10, 2011. He was a very caring man with a sense of humor, he loved his family and friends and touched many lives. He was preceded in death by his parents Margaret and Earl V. Ransom, daughter Crystal D. Wilson,...

HUNTER,Othar Powers Hunter slipped into Gods arms peacefully on January 8, 2011, at the Village at Westerville at the age of 92. He was born on September 28, 1918, the only child of James and Mamie Hunter. Othar retired from Lennox Industries and enjoyed fishing, cooking and gardening. He attended Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith, God’s Grace Deliverance...

HANCOCK,Charlie L. Hancock, III., 33. Sunrise April 20, 1977 – Sunset January 8, 2011. Born in Columbus, Charlie was a member of New Birth Christian Ministries. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Charlie and Virginia Hancock I, grandmother Mary Ellen Jones, grandfather Paul Stokes. Left to cherish his memory, mother Karen Demingo (Rodney “Pops” Burke), father Charlie L....

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Tyree Lee Slaughter, 25. Sunrise February 2, 1985 – Sunset January 8, 2011. Tyree attended Beechcroft High School and Columbus State. He was preceded in death by his niece Robyn Slaughter, grandparents Corina Willis Heard, James R. Slaughter and G.W. Brown, and uncle Kenny Slaughter. Left to cherish his memory, parents James Earl and Daisy Lee. Slaughter, grandmother Donnie...

James Williams, Sr., was born October 28, 1945 in Pensacola, FL. He was adopted by Josephine Harris Hubbard and Jesse Hubbard. He attended Washington Senior High School in Pensacola, FL. In 1972 he moved to Columbus, OH. James was employed at Aetna Building Services as a Floor Technician.

James did not meet any strangers; he was an outgoing person. He...

Mammuh Jalay Tarpeh birthdate was July 15, 1946. He was born in Monrovia, Liberia. His father name was Jalay Tarpeh and his mother name was Chelortourlee Tarpeh. He became a Jehovah Witness in Africa in 1973. In 1978 he came to U.S.A. on a student visa. He met my mom at a circuit assembly in London, Ohio. Our parents were...

Standifer- Page

Ossie Standifer Page, born December 26, 1946, passed away peacefully December 31, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father John Standifer and is survived by her mother Elizabeth Burks, sons James (Diana) Holland, Ryan (Sherri) Holland, Buford Stan(Michi)Holland and Andre Holland, sisters Irene Harris and Clara Standifer, brothers John (Katherine) Standifer and Mel Standifer, special grandchildren...