AUGUSTA L. HICKS passed away at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at the age of ninety-four. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Mattie Asby; two sons, Gaylord and Michael Hicks; and one grandson, Tyrone. Augusta was born April 6, 1924 in Tate, Georgia. She was… Read complete obituary here.
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Thomasine J. Taylor
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Thomasine J. Taylor, age 73. Sunrise December 10, 1944 in Mansfield, OH and Sunset May 13, 2018 in Columbus, OH. Lovingly known at ‘Tomi’ by friends and family, she fancied herself a musician early in life, trying her hand at the violin, and saxophone in her early school years. Upon discovering musical instruments weren’t exactly… Read complete obituary here.
Luther C. Dawkins
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Luther C. Dawkins was born in Columbus, Ohio March 22, 1948 to Darrell and Cleoma (Harris) Dawkins. Luther accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age by Reverend Mason at Grace Baptist Church on 5th Ave. Luther attended Columbus Public Schools and upon graduation worked at both Ohio Malleable and Columbus Malleable Steel Mills…. Read complete obituary here.
Clarence Theodore Thomas Sr.
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Clarence was a loving father figure to so many, always smiling, and always offering a kind word. On May 5, 2018 Clarence Thomas Sr. slipped away peacefully surrounded by family and friends to be with the Lord and to receive the highest reward of eternal rest. Clarence Thomas, 52 years old, was born November 25,… Read complete obituary here.
Josephine Johnson
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For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting Life”. Josephine Hunt Johnson was born on February 10, 1924 to Joe and Jetta Hunt in Vivian, West Virginia. She was the youngest of three sisters. Josephine was a product of… Read complete obituary here.
Irma Jeanne Brown-Briscoe
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Irma Jeanne (Brown) Briscoe departed this life peacefully on Friday May 4, 2018. Irma was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 5, 1936 to Nathaniel and Hallie (Marsh) Brown. She attended Pilgrim Elementary and Champion Middle School. In 1950 her father, a brick mason by trade, built the family a home and moved them to… Read complete obituary here.
Phyillis Regina James
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Phyllis Regina James was born to James and Helen James on February 14, 1970 in Hampton, Virginia. As a young adult, she went to South High School where she played the flute in band. Even in her early life, she never let her disability define who she was. She broke all the barriers that were… Read complete obituary here.
Rudell Upchurch
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Rudell Upchurch (Foster), daughter of Arthur and Volina Foster, was born June 6, 1935 in Fosters, Alabama. Predeceased by father and mother, Arthur and Volina Foster; Brothers, Arthur Foster Jr., Calvin Foster, Franklin Foster; Sisters, Clara Bell Shepherd and Ruby Jennings; Son, Terry Maye; Grandson, Calvin Upchurch Jr.; Granddaughters, Markita Upchurch, Nasasha Jones and DaAunta… Read complete obituary here.
James Steven McAfee
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James S. McAfee “Uncle Mac” was born August 18, 1955 to Edna H. Burney-McAfee and Samuel J. McAfee in Columbus, Ohio. James was a US Army Veteran and avid artist. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his beloved grandchildren; he was a man of many trades. James lived his life to… Read complete obituary here.
Bishop Roy B. Lisath
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Bishop Roy B. Lisath, age 75. Sunrise May 24, 1942 in Portsmouth, OH and Sunset May 1, 2018 in Columbus, OH. Bishop Roy. B. Lisath was born on May 24, 1942 to Wilbur and Ruth Lisath in Portsmouth, OH. Affectionately called “fatso” by family and friends. He was the 2nd born into a family of… Read complete obituary here.
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