Archives for January 2020

Layona Hill

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Layona Kendra Hill was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 11th 1975 as the oldest of 3 siblings born of Linda Louise Hill and William Lane. Also included Stepfather Homer Lane. Layona was a caregiver to many including; many nieces, nephews elderly and neighborhood kids. She lived a selfless life and gave generously to many… Read complete obituary here.

Willie “EBN ROO” Felder Jr.

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Willie Larue Felder Jr., affectionately known as “EBN Roo” was born September 29, 2001 to Raven Parrot and Willie Felder in Columbus, Ohio. From a very early age, Willie had the brightest smile, a shining light, charismatic charm and all attributes of A STAR. He was a force to be reckoned with. Willie was well… Read complete obituary here.

James A. Brown Jr.

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James A. Brown Jr. departed this life on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Born May 26, 1959, James (Jimmy) was the first in the six-pack of children born to James Sr. and Elaine Brown. Jimmy spent his formative years in Akron, Ohio where he attended Lincoln Elementary School, Thornton Junior High, and South (BIG BLUE) Senior… Read complete obituary here.

Carl Alexander Jr.

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Carl H. Alexander Jr, ‘Cody’, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 16th, 2020 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Cody was born to very loving parents Carl and Robin Alexander in Toledo, Ohio at St. Vincent’s Hospital at 12:46PM on March 19th, 1975. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, nephew, cousin and… Read complete obituary here.

Gilbert E. Parnell

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Gilbert E. Parnell, age 72 was born August 8, 1947 to James Douglas and Carrie Lee Parnell in Bessemer Alabama. Gilbert was the most loving and compassionate person you could ever meet. Gilbert admired his brother Eddie James Parnell for joining the Navy which gave him dreams of wanting to join the Military. He joined… Read complete obituary here.

Eloise Jenkins

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Eloise Jenkins, age 94. Sunrise May 19, 1925 in Pine Bluff, AR and Sunset January 17, 2020 in Columbus, OH. She retired from The OSU Medical Center and was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church where she served on the Senior Usher Board. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jewel and Ernestine… Read complete obituary here.

Mother Willie M. Hopkins

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Willie Mae Hopkins, age 79, transcended to the Heavenly Streets of Gold on January 15, 2020. She was born to the late Ervin Holland (Father) and Annie Mae Mokdeep (Mother) on September 10, 1940. Willie Mae married James Hopkins in 1965. She retired from Marzetti’s and also worked as a maid for the Blavely Family…. Read complete obituary here.

Dominique J. Wynn

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Dominique Jerome Wynn was born July 6, 1978 in Columbus, Ohio to Jerry Hanks and Nadine Wynn. Dominique had a servant’s heart. He was a certified lifeguard for parks and recreations for the city of Columbus in 1995 at the age of 17. In 1996, Dominique graduated from Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center and Northwest… Read complete obituary here.

Kenneth A. Moore

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Kenneth Alton Moore, age 58, was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 21, 1961 by his parents Sandra Phillips Leatherbury (Michael Leatherbury) and Richard W. Moore Jr. He went home to be with The Lord, Monday January 14, 2020. Kenneth went to East High School and obtained his GED in 1981. Within the same year,… Read complete obituary here.

Kenneth L. Jackson

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Kenneth Lamar Jackson was born May 13, 1992 in Hall County Gainesville, Georgia to Diana Jackson and Kenneth Shields. Kenneth was employed by American Freight. He enjoyed playing football and wrestling as a young man. He enjoyed making the people in his life feel special and so loved. Kenneth would always end a conversation with… Read complete obituary here.