Archives for July 2016

Patricia Johnson, age 63. Sunrise March 17, 1953 and Sunset July 17, 2016. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, William Johnson; mother, Helen Peck; and sisters, Lillian Brown and Kathy McCoy. Left to cherish her memory, sons, Harvey Jordan and William Johnson; daughter, Dawn Johnson; 5 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 2pm… Read complete obituary here.

Carolyn Denise Berkley, age 56. Sunrise December 9, 1959 in Louisville, KY and Sunset July 18, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Carolyn earned her Bachelors Degree in Business at The Ohio State University. She was the Founder and Superintendent of A+ Arts Academy. Carolyn was a member of Christ Memorial Baptist Church where she served with… Read complete obituary here.

John Vinson also known as “Johnny” went home to rest with the Lord on Tuesday July 12th,2016 at the wonderful age of 89 years. He was born to John Henry Sr. and Susie English Vinson in Columbus, Ohio on February 19, 1927. John was a devoted and loving father to his children, stepchildren, and grandchildren…. Read complete obituary here.

Mother Mattie L. Elchols age 90 went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2016. She is preceded in death by Rev. Ulysses and Anna Mae Hicks, ex-husband James Hatchett, brother John Echols, sister Marjorie Williams, children Arthur James Hatchett, Shirley Ann Shepherd , James Dickerstaff, Timmy Minard, Leandrew Hatchett, neice Dorthy Guice,… Read complete obituary here.

Vinne O’letha Young was born on August 23, 1942 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to Willie James and Edna Mae Young. She was raised by her loving grandparents, Sally Davis Moore and B.B. Moore. Letha attended Lincoln High School and Friendship College, where she was a cheerleader and member of the basketball team and sang in… Read complete obituary here.

Kenneth “Ken” Jones was born on June 8, 1961. He departed this life suddenly on July 10, 2016 at the age of 55, at his residence. Ken was born to the union of Robert E. Jones Sr. and Dorothy C. Jones (White) in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Linden McKinley High School. He and Velma Hardy… Read complete obituary here.

Robert Adams was born January 16, 1950 and passed away July 11, 2016. Robert, also known as Stretch, was a gentle giant standing at 6 feet 6 inches tall. He was always ready to help others, offer sound advice and kept a smile on his face all the time. Robert always had time for family… Read complete obituary here.

Lola Pearson Murray was born March 17th, 1929 to the late Martha Pearson Barley and Van Pearson Sr. both of Huntsville, Alabama.   Lola grew up in Huntsville, Alabama with her three siblings the late Van Pearson Jr. and Ethel Pearson Strain. Her youngest sister Ebie Lockett will miss, Miss Lola dearly. Lola graduated from… Read complete obituary here.

George Richard Broadnax, age71, departed this life on July 11, 2016 at his residence. He was born May 20, 1945.    He was preceded in death by his parents Lizzie and Jerry Broadnax; sister, Jane “Jinx” S. Broadnax Conway; brothers Arthur Broadnax and Willie Joe Broadnax.   George attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated in 1964 from… Read complete obituary here.

Cameria Knox Bell, age 81. Sunrise December 22, 1934 in Oxford, AL and Sunset July 11, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Cameria was a graduate of Calhoun County Training School in Alabama where she was also a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She relocated to Columbus and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church… Read complete obituary here.