Obituaries

Dianne Marie Coles, age 63, departed this life on July 6, 2018.

Dianne was a retired daycare teacher from Eastside Westside Daycare, Ohio Avenue branch. She was a long member of Miller Ave Church Christ of Christ.

Dianne is predeceased in death by her parents, Joseph Lee and Mary Coles; daughter Ashley Coles; sister Catherine Parnell; niece Kimberly Coles and...

Crystal Ann Moore was the oldest of a set of twins, born to Lloyd M. Moore Sr. and Ruth Sanders-Moore on February 2, 1957. She was unexpectedly called to be with the Lord on July 8, 2018.

Crystal resided in Columbus her entire life. She attended Central High School, afterwards she worked at the Hyatt Regency downtown, Crystal loved children,...

On July 5, 2018 Anna Mae Chatman “Momma” departed her Godly life and went to her Heavenly home. She was 83 years old.

Anna Mae Chatman was born in Huntington, WV. where she attended Douglass High School. She was one of five children born to Elmer and Madge Morton. Brother William (Penny) Morton, brother James C. (Zelma) Morton, brother Robert...

Robert Young, age 57 was born in Martinsville, Virginia on June 30, 1960 to Joe and Shirley Young.

Robert graduated from Mifflin High School and then went to Tiffin University, where he received a degree in Business Administration and Clerical Administration.

Robert married Lori Simms and from that union they had 3 children.

Robert is preceded in death by...

Marcus Mathis was born in Macon, GA to the union of George Mathis Jr., and Dorothy Marcus Mathis.

He was the third of five children.  He transitioned to his new life on July 3, At an early age Marcus relocated to Columbus, Ohio with his family. While attending Columbus Public Schools, Marcus became an excellent scholar.  His passion for sports...

Ramona Lee James, age 60. Sunrise June 6, 1958 and Sunset June 30, 2018.

Ramona was employed by the US Postal Service for 28 years and also served as a foster parent through Youth Advocate Services (YAS).

Ramona loved God, family, friends, and helping anyone in need. She loved and embraced life living it to the fullest, she will...

CHARLES EUGENE “SHABORN” MARSHALL, 50, born September 12, 1967 in Long Branch, New Jersey to Charles and Ethel Marshall, Sr., passed away June 30, 2018 peacefully in his sleep.

Charles worked as a forklift operator and driver for years and was recently promoted to a position which allowed him to operate five (5) different powered lift trucks on his...

Aleisa Annette Marie Gresson-Smith, age 50. Sunrise October 2, 1967 and Sunset June 26, 2018.

Graveside service 11:30am Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

Gwendolyn M. Shephard was born on October 19, 1948 to Richard and Ernestine (Wade) Shephard. Gwendolyn, affectionately known as Gwennie or Gwen was preceded in death by her mother, Ernestine Shephard and brother, Richard (Gill) Shephard. Gwen was the first born of four siblings. She departed this life on July 2, 2018 and is survived by her father, Richard N....

Twilla was born to Leo F. and Linda K. Davis on September 1, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio.

Twilla graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 1993. She currently worked for Columbus Center for Human Services (CCHS) for the past 17 years. She was a Phlebotomist and a Medical Assistant; and she loved her job and all her consumers.

Although she...

Marlene Hunter Powell, age 66, was born on April 21, 1952 and passed away June 29, 2018.

Marlene truly loved her family and friends; especially her four-legged son, “Mercy”. She spent most of her life nurturing children and working in several preschools throughout her educational career. She earned a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood from Capital University.

She was a...

Joyce Mae Davis, age 70. Sunrise December 15, 1947 and Sunset July 1, 2018.

Memorial 2:00pm at Blacklick Metro Park, 6975 E. Livingston Ave

 

J Greg Thomas lll,was born to the late James G. A. Thomas ll and Earlene Thomas. He received his homegoing wings on Saturday, June 23, 2018.

Greg attended Columbus City Schools, and was a graduate of East High School. He was an entrepreneur and owned Street Promotions Unlimited. He was in the music entertainment business for 50 years. He was...

Victor Hill Alexander, 62,passed away at the Select Specialty Hospital on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Predeceased known family member is mother, Patricia Phillips. He leaves to cherish inhis memory; wife, Betty Garland Alexander; daughter, Victoria Estell Alexander; in-laws: Larry and Donna Garland;sisters-in-law: Lorena Obey, and Ebony Matthews; niece, Tiny Steward; nephew, Ted Jordan and other family and friends.

Victor and...

Ronald “Ron” Radford, Sr. was born August 15, 1955 to Charles Herschel and Cleola Radford in Rhodell, West Virginia. He transitioned to become an ancestor on June 23, 2018. Ron is preceded in death by his parents; sister Alfreda Radford; and brothers, Charles, Jr., Percy, Maceo, and Leonard Radford.

Ronald spent the early part of his life playing in the...

Kenneth Thomas Grant was born September 24, 1942 to Heppie Dorothy Grant Russell and Willie L. Grant in Westminster, South Carolina.

Kenneth was a product of South Carolina schools and a U.S Army Veteran. He was the proud father of four amazing children who he took pride in spending time with. Kenneth worked as a truck driver for R &...

Leslie Lee (Bubba, Bubbles) Williams Jr. Age 68 went home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2018 at OSU East Hospital. He was born April 19, 1950 in West Point, Georgia to Leslie L. and Louise Williams.

He was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School. A member of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, where he served...

Antoine Eugene Cowan, age 35. He was born July 26, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio and passed away in Columbus, Ohio June 18, 2018.

Owner of Cowan’s Touch.

Antoine is preceded in death by his grandfather, Donald Garland; aunt, Faith Garland; and cousin, Kevon Jarrett.

He is survived by his mother Beverly Garland; sisters, Tawana Garland, Latiesha Garland, Lamica Garland, and...

George Lake, age 95. Sunrise October 17, 1922 and Sunset June 21, 2018.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Thursday, June 28, 2018 at The Word Church, 115 Wilson Ave.

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.

Lori Jean Hickson Braswell Hall was born on May 21, 1963. Lori loved the Lord, she took her last breath on June 19, 2018. She passed at the age of 55 in the comfort of her home in Reynoldsburg.

Lori is preceded in death grandmother RosaLee Reces, father Eugene Richey, husband Kevin S. Braswell, and son Prince Michael Jackson.

Lori...