OBITUARY- In loving memory of Matthew E. Mason, who was called to be with the Lord on March 16, 2013. Matthew also known as “Matt” was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Ruffus Mason and Ida Belle Jones-Mason. He served in the United States Air Force as an Airplane and Engine Mechanic and later moved… Read complete obituary here.

MOORE,William N. Moore III, 20. Sunrise May 27, 1992 and Sunset March 15, 2013. Will was aspiring to become a rapper. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Annie Hutchinson. Left to cherish his memory, mother Barbara Hutchinson (Arthur Harris), father William Moore Jr., brothers Isiha Hutchinson, Angelo Harris and Shaquille Harris, sisters Iesha… Read complete obituary here.

WALKEREmmajean Walker, 77. Sunrise August 4, 1935 and Sunset March 10, 2013. Emmajean was a graduate of North High School, retiree of J.C.Penny Outlet, member of Tabernacle Baptist Church where she served as a dedicated usher and she was Past President of The Interdenominational Church Ushers Association. She was preceded in death by her parents… Read complete obituary here.

Davidson, Rayford Davidson, 70. Sunrise April 9, 1942 in Laurel, MS and Sunset March 5, 2013 in Columbus, OH. Rayford retired from The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father Walter Davidson, stepfather Tom Hardy and son Anthony Ray Davidson. Left to cherish his memory, mother Annie L. Hardy,… Read complete obituary here.

SIMMONS, Gail Yvonne Simmons, 72. Sunrise February 15, 1941 and Sunset March 5, 2013. Gail graduated from Central High School, retired from The City of Columbus and was a member of The Eastern Stars and New Generation Church. She was preceded in death by her parents William Spiller and Margaret Crockett, and former spouse Charles… Read complete obituary here.

BLACKWELL, Elder Clyde E. Blackwell, 75. Sunrise September 23, 1937 in Steubenville, OH and Sunset March 1, 2013 in Columbus, OH. Clyde was a U.S. Army Veteran, owner of Blackwell Printing Company, retired from AEP Security and a member of Bible Way Church for 50 years where he served as an Elder. He was preceded… Read complete obituary here.

McCLENONElder William Arnold Burton McClenon III, 54. Sunrise August 16, 1958 in Saginaw, MI and Sunset March 1, 2013 in Columbus, OH. He was a member of The Word Church International COGIC where he served as an Elder and with the Mens Ministry and Choir. William worked at Walmart as a Sales Associate. He was… Read complete obituary here.

PICKENS,Rita J. Pickens, 50. Sunrise February 17, 1963 in Anniston, AL and Sunset February 25, 2013 in Columbus, OH. She was a member of Mt. Liberty Baptist Church in Anniston, and Rare Blood MCC and was employed at Capital University. She was preceded in death by her parents Leo Perry and Lucille Moore, and sisters… Read complete obituary here.

FILMORE, Robert T. Filmore, 87. Sunrise March 14, 1925 in Indianapolis, IN and Sunset February 23, 2013 in Columbus, OH. Robert retired from The Columbus Dispatch. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Patrie Filmore and sister Mattie Hudgins. Left to cherish his memory, wife Elaine Filmore, son Brent Filmore, daughters Robin… Read complete obituary here.

BISHOP,Larry B. Bishop, 52. Sunrise January 18, 1961 in Tuskaloosa, AL and Sunset February 22, 2013 In Columbus, OH. He was preceded in death by his brother Anthony Jemison, grandmothers Johnnie Knox and Terrie Wilson and aunt Mary Lou Smith. Left to cherish his memory, mother Mattie Marie (John) Horton, father Robert (Cookie) Bishop, sons… Read complete obituary here.