Obituaries

Judas A. Middleton AKA Judy Vivens, age 73.

Sunrise July 20, 1944 – Sunset May 28, 2018.

Judas was a graduate of South High School. Judas worked as a health care aide in Arizona and Ohio.

She was a very quiet, sweet, and loving person who loved to paint, color, and do crossword puzzles.

Judas was preceded...

Bobby J. Hill, age 71, passed away May 27, 2018 at Wexner Heritage Village/Zusman Hospice. He was born June 5, 1946, in Naples, TX. to the late Roscoe Sr., and Amanda Hill.

Bobby was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and friend. He served in the U.S Air Force and served time in Tan-son-Nhut , Vietnam. He was employed...

Bishop Charles Sims, Jr. was the second child of three children. He was born May 19, 1952 to Charlie and Tommie Lee Jefferson-Sims. He left this earthly life on May 26, 2018.

Bishop Charles Sims was pastor of St. Philip Lutheran Church in Gary, Indiana; Missouri Synod for 35 years. Bishop Charles received his bachelor’s degree from the legendary Bishop...

Emma Johnson, age 99 3/4. Sunrise August 28, 1918 and Sunset May 26, 2018.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 1080 E Broad St.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Imogene McElroy-Richard, age 78. Sunrise October 24, 1939 and Sunset May 22, 2018.

Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Thursday May 31, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Martin R. Harris, age 33. Sunrise June 8, 1984 and Sunset May 24, 2018.

Interment Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Forest Green Memorial Park in Morganville, NJ.

Gertrude Rose Harvey, age 99. Sunrise April 21, 1919 and Sunset May 22, 2018.

William Hughes, 71, from Toledo Ohio, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 peacefully in his home. He was born to Marion Hughes on December 21, 1946 in Manhattan, New York.

William was a computer programmer for Amerisource Burgen until his retirement, though gadgets and technology remained close to his heart until his passing.

He is survived by his two...

Sandra Lee Brown Evans was born August 16, 1958 in Marietta, Ohio to Gloria Jean Chandler and Carrol Brown Sr. She left this earthly life on May 7, 2018.

Sandra also known as “Sandy” or the “Pepsi Lady” will be greatly missed. She was free spirited and kind hearted and unfiltered. She loved her cats, and if you never had...

Brenda Ann Pickett-Irby was born July 20, 1961 in Meridian, Mississippi. She went home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.

Brenda worked with the Columbus City School district for over 20 years. Brenda was born in Mississippi and moved to Ohio after her first two children were born. Brenda was a natural provider. It...

Jeanetta Johnson-Gary, age 74. Sunrise August 15, 1943 in Weirton, WV and Sunset May 19, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.

Jeanetta is preceded in death by mother Elvie Bloom-Johnson, and brother Frank Hairston.

She leaves to cherish her memory with brother Richard Hairston, Companion Robert Miller, daughter Kristin Johnson, son Clayton Johnson, granddaughters Madison Ajiboye, Brianna Richardson, aunt Gustava Biggs,...

Gail was born June 21, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to Maggy and Clarence Lane. He was the only child. He graduated from East High School, where he ran track all 4 years.

On December 14, 1968 he united in marriage with Gloria Reed. He worked for Lennox Industry for 18 years and Core Molden for 14 years.

Gail was...

Anthony Salik Johnson Sr. was born January 23, 1978 in Warren, Ohio to Mark A. Jones and Crystal F. Johnson. Anthony passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from complications.

Anthony, to his family was known as Tony, and to his friends he was known as Capone. He was the oldest of seven siblings. He attended Briggs High School and graduated...

Paige Aryana Williamson, age 24. Sunrise January 12, 1994 and Sunset May 11, 2018.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00 noon Thursday May 24, 2018 at New Salem Baptist Church 2956 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

On November 6, 1923, in Selma, Alabama one of HIS most precious jewels entered the lives of Ollie and Odie Posey. The Posey family was blessed with a baby girl named Annie Lee Abrams. Annie was the only girl of 4 boys and was given the nickname “doll.”

Annie attended Selma High where she graduated at the top of her...

Thomasine J. Taylor, age 73. Sunrise December 10, 1944 in Mansfield, OH and Sunset May 13, 2018 in Columbus, OH.

Lovingly known at ‘Tomi’ by friends and family, she fancied herself a musician early in life, trying her hand at the violin, and saxophone in her early school years. Upon discovering musical instruments weren’t exactly in her realm of expertise,...

Luther C. Dawkins was born in Columbus, Ohio March 22, 1948 to Darrell and Cleoma (Harris) Dawkins. Luther accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age by Reverend Mason at Grace Baptist Church on 5th Ave.

Luther attended Columbus Public Schools and upon graduation worked at both Ohio Malleable and Columbus Malleable Steel Mills. Luther also worked at Zinc...