Archives for December 2017

Roosevelt Sanderfer

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On January 25, 1943 in Madison County, Al, a natural leader was born. In a world filled with turmoil and despair Roosevelt Sanderfer would grow to prove that with hard work and the Lord on your side great things are possible. Roosevelt Sanderfer was born unto Leo Sanderfer and Missouri Rice. He was raised by… Read complete obituary here.

Franklin D. McLean

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Franklin Doneal McLean was born on May 15, 1956 in Dunn, N.C. to the late Harold James and Romelia McLean. He was one of eight siblings of three girls and five boys.   At a very young age he met Brenda Ridgeway. From that union came his oldest daughter Andretta. Later he met and married… Read complete obituary here.

Kristina Marie Williams

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Kristina Marie Williams, age 40 of Columbus, Ohio born July 26, 1977 to Tina Marie Collins in Corpus Christi, Texas. Sadly on December 14, 2017 she peacefully passed away in her sleep. Her family moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1977 where Kristina married Gabriel Jay Williams on April 1, 2001. Together Kristina and Gabriel had… Read complete obituary here.

Van Alan Johnson

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Van Alan Johnson was born to George Johnson and Agnes Johnson-Nelson in Cleveland, Ohio on May 24, 1963. He departed his life tragically on December 10, 2017. Van accepted Christ at a young age and attended Community Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. He later moved to Columbus and attended Faith Ministries, Christian Assembly and at… Read complete obituary here.

Michael D. Crim

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Michael D. Crim Sr., age 51. Sunrise May 12, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio and Sunset December 9, 2017 at Ohio Health Mansfield.   Michael was a graduate of Marion Harding High School and was employed at CYT in Cardington. He loved fishing, working on cars, traveling, Pittsburgh Steelers and spending time with family and friends…. Read complete obituary here.

Philip R. Hemphill

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Philip Randolph Hemphill Sr., age 61 of Columbus, Ohio passed away at Ohio State University Hospital East on December 14, 2017 at 7:44pm.   Born in Columbus, Ohio, Phil was the 6th of 7 children born to Bob and Alma Lee Hemphill. He attended Linden McKinley High School where he was a standout in football,… Read complete obituary here.

Obia Hemphill

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Obia Lee Hemphill was born October 27, 1927, to the late Jerry and Lottie (Shelton) Hemphill in Eupora, Mississippi. He made his transition December2, 2017 at his residence with his wife at his side. At the age of 90 he was in Mt. Carmel Hospice at home for 7 months. He has resided in Columbus,… Read complete obituary here.

Jefferey Howell

In Memorial

Born on 9/8/1947 in Urbana, Ohio to Charles Howell, mother unknown. No known relatives to speak of. Last known city of residence is Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Howell previously resided at Summit Trace Nursing home. Ebony Rucker- Shropshire had the pleasure of spending his last days with him as well as being his guardian. If you… Read complete obituary here.

Curtis Tatum Jr.

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Curtis Tatum Jr. was born on September 28, 1946 in Newark, New Jersey to the union of Gertrude and Curtis Tatum Sr.  Later that year the family moved to Roselle, New Jersey.  He was the oldest of three children. He attended Lincoln Elementary, Pilgrim Middle, and graduated from Roselle High in 1964. Curtis went on… Read complete obituary here.

Joyce Aileen Smith

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On the afternoonof Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Joyce Aileen Smith passed away quietly and peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Joyce was 60 years of age.   Joyce attended Linden McKinley High School, and Columbus State Community College where she pursued a degree in Healthcare. She had a passion for taking care of… Read complete obituary here.