Archives for April 2015

Harris Virginia A. Harris, 93, of Columbus passed away peacefully Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the OSU Hospital.  Virginia was born on September 12, 1921, to the late Edgar Baker and Esther Harrington-Baker.  Virginia was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Harris; daughter, Margaret Hamler;… Read complete obituary here.

Roberta Ray was born December 4, 1936 in Barlow Bend, AL, to the late Issac Davis and Hattie Cook King, in Barlow Bend, AL.  Roberta moved to Lynch, KY with her mother at an early age. She met and married Frank Ray, Sr. They had one son, Frank Ray, Jr., who preceded her in death…. Read complete obituary here.

MATHEWS, Christopher Linn Mathews, age 51.  Sunrise February 12, 1964 and Sunset April 6, 2015.  Christhoper was bornin New Brighton, PA to the late James O. and Ruby Mathews.  He earned an Associates Degree from Franklin University.  Chris was a member of New Salem Baptist Church where he served with the Usher Board and Mens… Read complete obituary here.

JACKSON, William H. Jackson Jr., age 83.  Sunrise March 21, 1932 in Warren, OH and Sunset April 1, 2015 in Columbus, OH.  William was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean War.  He worked many years as a printer.  He was preceded in death by his parents Mamie and William H. Jackson Sr., children Victor… Read complete obituary here.

VANLEER, Bettie A. VanLeer, age 76, went to be with The Lord April 2, 2015 in Columbus, OH.  Bettie retired as a Supervisory Contract Specialist at DCSC.  She was a former member of Triedstone Baptist Church and currently a member of Trinity Baptist Church where she served with the Hospitality Ministry.  Bettie was preceded in… Read complete obituary here.

WILLIAMSON, Harry Williamson, age 81. Sunrise June 23, 1933 and Sunset April 1, 2015. Harry was a member of Family Missionary Baptist Church. He was a supervisor at DanDee Potato Chip Co., retired as a foreman from Timkens and was a well known DJ at The Macon Lounge and The Canabar Lounge. He was preceded… Read complete obituary here.

Robert Lee Womack, Sr. was born October 17, 1926 in Greenville, Alabama to the late Luci and Lease Womack. He departed this life on March 26, 2015 at the age of 88 years young at Grand Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Robert lived in Columbus, Ohio for 3 years with his only daughter Marilyn. He… Read complete obituary here.

HARVISON, Jenea Reshawn Harvison, age 29.  Sunrise March 24, 1986 in Warren, Ohio and Sunset April 1, 2015.  Jenea was a graduate of Walnut Ridge High School and The Ohio State University with a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education.  She was the founder, owner, operator of Success Kidz Childcare Center.  Jenea is survived by her… Read complete obituary here.

McDONALD Donell Miller McDonald Jr., age 23.  Sunrise February 2, 1992 in Warren, Ohio and Sunset April 1, 2015.  Donell was attending The Ohio State University.  He was the Finance Manager at Success Kidz Childcare Center.  Donell was preceded in death by his grandparents Mary Alice McDonald and Wilbert White.  Left to cherish his memory,… Read complete obituary here.