Archives for May 2020

Michael Erik Elmore was born June 16, 1987 and departed this life on May 16, 2020. Michael was a loving father, husband, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Working and being a provider and protector was his joy of life. His presence would light up an entire room with laughter and love. He loved… Read complete obituary here.

Isaiah Webster was born November 10, 1940 to Samuel and Sallie Webster in Jefferson County, AL. Isaiah moved to Columbus, OH where he resided for many years and worked at the Local 423 until he became ill. Isaiah is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Sallie Webster; brothers, William Thomas, Jimmie (Corrine) Webster,… Read complete obituary here.

Cleopatra Durr (Horton) was born on December 18, 1933, in Glen Jean, West Virginia, to Eugene and Cleo Tolbert. She was also the big sister to two brothers, Gerald and Howard. After losing her parents at an early age, Cleopatra was raised by her step-Grandmother. Cleopatra graduated from Stratton High School, in Beckley, West Virginia…. Read complete obituary here.

Barbara Dell Parks-Raglin, loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, earned her heavenly crown, Saturday, May 16, 2020. Even through the toughest battle of her life, she fought hard with pure strength, grace, and courage. Barbara was an East High School graduate, c/o 1964. Her selflessness, her nurturing spirit, and her compassion were the reasons why her… Read complete obituary here.

One October day, a jewel was sent from Heaven in the form of a beautiful baby girl. She was named Winifred, after her mother, and given the favorite middle name of her parents, Donette. One cloudy morning in May, God called this jewel back to himself, as her journey, her mission was complete. Winifred Donette… Read complete obituary here.

Walter James Palmer, age 38, was born on April 2, 1982 at Ohio State University Hospital. He went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Walter, affectionately known to all who loved him as “Buddy”, attended Marion-Franklin High School. He was a quiet, yet kind… Read complete obituary here.

Keith D. Ellis, age 56, was born March 2, 1964 in Murfreesboro, TN to his proud parents, Bobby R. and Barbara D. Ellis. Keith departed his life on May 14, 2020 at his residence. He graduated from Marion-Franklin High school and completed the Electrical apprentice program through the Southeast Career Center. He continued his electrical… Read complete obituary here.

D. Otis Shepherd, age 85. Sunrise January 1, 1935 and Sunset May 17, 2020. Visitation 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Thursday May 21, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.(one block east of Noe Bixby, Turn north on Lonsdale Rd.); Graveside Service at Glen Rest Memorial… Read complete obituary here.

Evangelist Patricia A. Watkins departed this life for her heavenly home on May 16, 2020 at the age of 72. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God gave her peace in the midst of her storm. Patricia was a faithful member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church under the leadership of the… Read complete obituary here.