Obituaries

ALLEN,Alberta Allen, 65. Sunrise November 12, 1946 and Sunset December 6, 2011.

Shirley Ann Williams Robbins was born June 23, 1933 in Columbus Ohio to the union of Alfred Walter Williams, Sr. and Virginia Beatrice Redd. She departed this life on Saturday December 3, 2011 at the age of 78.

On December 24, 1951 Mother Shirley Robbins was united in holy matrimony to Rev. Damon L. Robbins, Sr. Within this union five...

Bumgardner,

George Harold Bumgardner, Jr., 62. Sunrise March 1, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to George and Florence Bumgardner and Sunset December 1, 2011 at St. Anns Hospital in Westerville, Ohio.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

George was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister.

He leaves behind a grieving wife, Geraldine as well...

TATE,David Tate, 46. Sunrise July 30, 1965 and Sunset November 30, 2011. He is survived by his parents Ethel and Richard Walker Sr., son David Walker, brothers John Lowery and Richard Walker, Jr., sisters Donna Norman, Regina (James) Jackson and Marie (Bryant) Bowe, two grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Kelly,Ms. Althea N Kelly, 37, better known as “POOH” died at home Monday November 28, 2011 at 2:06pm surrounded by her loving family.

Born August 10, 1974 Columbus, OH. She worked at AAA & Safe lite for many years Althea Kelly fought a courageous battle of cancer until she succumbed. Althea was a member of Higher Life Christian Center where...

CHUNN,Marion Louise (Kelley) Chunn, 57. Sunrise January 23, 1954 and Sunset November 24, 2011. Marion was born in Columbus, Ohio, graduated from East High School Class of 1972 and was an Accountant at BMI Credit Union. Formerly a member of Rehoboth Temple Church of Christ, for the past 17 years she served as First Lady of First Baptist Church of...

Robert “June”Johnson, 87, of Dayton, Ohio passed away at the Wood Glen Alzheimer’s Center after a short illness on November 21, 2011. He was born on July 18, 1924 in Newnan, Georgia to the late Lella Mae and Robert JohnsonRobert attended school in Newnan, Georgia and relocated to Dayton in 1936. At the young age of 18, he entered the...

Reed,Denise and Verlon were blessed with an Angel Charvay LaShae Reed on October 1, 2011 who soon departed peacefully with her wings on November 20, 2011. Charvay was a joy to all and loved by many. Even though Charvay has left this world, she will never leave our hearts.

She leaves to cherish her sweet little memories, mother Denise...

WASHINGTON,

Anna May Washington, 65, of Columbus, OH went on to be with the LORD on November 17th, 2011 after a short battle with inoperable cancer; she was born to Lee and Savannah Washington in West Virginia September 15th, 1946; Anna Mae spent her adult life in Columbus, OH. She successfully completed Columbus City Schools ABLE course receiving her certificate...

HOLT, James W. Holt, 34. Sunrise January 23, 1977 and Sunset November 9, 2011. He is survived by parents James and Barbara Holt, sons Kimjuan Richardson, James Holt, Jr., John Austin and Donivan Smith, daughter Crystal Johnson, brother Christopher Holt, sisters Regina Holt, Linda Holt and Lenita Barnett and a host of other relatives and friends.

EILAND,

Deborah Lynn Eiland, age 48. Sunrise February 10, 1963 and Sunset November 8, 2011. Deborah was preceded in death by her father Robert L. Eiland, Sr., mother Joann Eiland, son Taron Eiland, brothers Robert Eiland, Jr., and Darrell Eiland, and granddaughter Brandis Eiland. Left to cherish her memory, daughter Demetrius Eiland, son Brandon Eiland, numerous grandchildren, sisters Jacqueline Banks,...

Melvin Douglas Scott,

Well known as “Frenchie”, was born to Melvin Douglas Traylor and Mary Diane Scott, on November 20, 1979. He departed this life Thursday, November 3, 2011. Melvin graduated from Northland High School in 1998 and was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Melvin was preceded in death by...

STEWART,Elista M. “Bobbie” Clay Stewart, was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 17, 1934 to John D. and Lula Mae Clay. Bobbie was a member of Triedstone Baptist Church, former employee of McDonald Douglas and graduate of The Ohio State School of Cosmetology. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, John D. Stewart, father John D....

GUICE,

Diana L. Guice, 64. Sunrise March 4, 1947 and Sunset October 29, 2011. She was employed by Girl Scouts of America and a member of St. John AME Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert B. Trent and Mary Elizabeth Howard Trent. Left to cherish her memory, daughter Kimberly Renee Guice, brothers Robert B. Trent and...

Michael Shawn Watson passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 28th, 2011 from Congestive Heart Failure.

Michael was born on May 27, 1966 in Montgomery, West Virginia, the third child and youngest son of Mary Jones and the late Willie Watson. After relocating to Columbus in 1974, he began attending school at Highland Elementary, and eventually Westmoor Middle and...

Boulware,Sharon R. Boulware, 62. Sunrise January 28, 1949 and Sunset October 26, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents Richard Boulware and Martha Coffey, and sons James Polk and Sherwin Butler. Left to cherish her memory son Sherman Butler, daughters Pamela (William) Johnson, Joy Polk, Elizabeth (Richard) Phelps, Elisha Polk, and Jessica Polk, brothers Thomas Coffey and Donald...

HUDSON, Charlene Hudson, 59. Sunrise August 7, 1952 and Sunset October 19, 2011. Charlene was preceded in death by her parents David Wadell and Mary Elizabeth Hudson, son Thomas Ondail Hudson, and brother James Hudson. Left to cherish her memory daughter, Sharonetta Yvette Hudson, son Donnell LaMar (Bethany) Hudson, brother David Hudson, sisters Sharonetta Jones, Barbara (James) Sullivan and Beatrice...

WELCH,Joyce D. Welch, 67. Sunrise October 4, 1944 and Sunset October 17, 2011.

HAIRSTON

Margaret L. Hairston, 79. Sunrise June 28, 1932 In Capels, WV and Sunset October 16, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents Jannie Orr James and John Rash, son Dwayne Hairston, brothers John (Willa Mae) Rash, Bill Rash and Monroe James, and sisters Della Bryant, Jerry Torrence, Elizabeth Wilbon and Patricia Davie. Left to...

DUKES,

Rodriquez L. Dukes, 23. Sunrise January 9, 1988 and Sunset October 13, 2011. Rod was preceded in death by his grandmothers Jeanette Pace and Lillian Dukes. Left to cherish his memory, mother Gina (Ron) Alderson, father Reginald Dukes, Sr., son Martaevion Gunnell, fiancé Waltia Gunnell, grandfather Albert Pace III, great grandmother Gladys Pace, brothers Christopher Pace, Reginald Dukes,...