Archives for May 2020

Bennie Lee Parham

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Bennie Lee Parham was the youngest of 8 children born to the late John Jasper and Beulah Bell (Young) Parham. He was born on November 15, 1944 in Petersburg, Virginia and passed away on Wednesday May 13th in Columbus, Ohio. Bennie worked at Virginia Linen for over 30 years before his retirement. He was also… Read complete obituary here.

Richard Lee Nellum

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Nellum, Richard Lee Richard Lee Nellum, was born on November 15th, 1969 in Roanoke, Virginia. He passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2020 at his home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he lived for the past10 years before leaving Columbus, Ohio.He was the loving son of Gwendolyn Nellum and the late Charles Ramsey. Richard had such… Read complete obituary here.

Shirley D. Reid

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Shirley Diana Reid was born on December 28, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio. She was the second of 4 children born to the union of Charles William Franklin and Julia “Trudy” Franklin. Shirley graduated from North High School in Columbus, Ohio. She worked for the Columbus Police Department for years before being employed with Columbus City… Read complete obituary here.

Trent Penn

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Trent Lamont Penn Sr. age 60, of Columbus, Ohio was born April 15, 1960 and passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Trent went to Linden McKinley High School and later graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in communication where he also played football as wide receiver on the 1981 team. Trent… Read complete obituary here.

Robert “Bob” Lockett

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Robert Lewis Lockett, affectionately known as Bobby was born to the late Henry and Dorothy Lockett on November 24, 1963. Robert graduated from Walnut Ridge High School. After graduating, Robert joined the United States Army as a photo Lithographer. He was very proud of being an Airborne Ranger who spent 15 years of service in… Read complete obituary here.

Michael Keith Smith

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Michael Keith Smith was one of five children born to the late Saint Elmo and Mary Ella (Gaddis) Smith. He was born on February 16th, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio. God called him home on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Michael who was also called Mike or “Smitty” by family and friends was a proud graduate of… Read complete obituary here.

Edward L. Miller

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Edward was brought into this world on May 29, 1968 and went Home to be with The Lord on May 3, 2020. Edward attended Martin Luther King High School in Philadelphia, PA and later obtained his GED. Edward loved God and was baptized at Family Missionary Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio. “Philly” as he was called… Read complete obituary here.

Sherral D. Hutchings

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Sheryl Denise Hutchings, 53, went home to be with the lord on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at OSU Hospital. She was born March 23, 1966 in Laurel, Mississippi to Mattie and LC Bolton. She was a loving and caring person to her family and friends. She attended South High School and was baptized at Grace… Read complete obituary here.

Delvas A. Martin

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Delvas A. Martin, age 55. Heaven Sent February 26, 1965 and Heaven Bound May 5, 2020. Visitation 11:00am and Private Service 12:00 noon Thursday May 14, 2020 at Triedstone Baptist Church 858 E. 3rd Ave. Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Please revisit this page and pray for the family as they work on a… Read complete obituary here.

Mr. Hilton Carter

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Hilton Carter, Age 91, was born June 30, 1928 in New Orleans, La. He passed away May 6,2020 at his residence. He was the first of two sons born to Helton and Lillian Carter. At a very young age he and his brother Daniel (deceased) migrated to New York City where they lived with their… Read complete obituary here.