Obituaries

Kendrick Dayqwon Wilkerson, age 27. Was born January 18, 1991 in Dayton, OH. to Kenneth Wilkerson and Linnie Edwards.

As kids Kendrick and his brother were a handful but also known by Rev. Legget as the “Street kids.” A graduate from Columbus City Schools and formely employed at central Aluminum. Kendrick better known as “Moo-moo” became a member of Family...

Leroy Purcell Jr. was born August 12, 1953 in Welch, West Virginia to proud parents Laura Elizabeth and Leroy Purcell, Sr. Born with an independent spiritand nicknamed “Buster,”he moved to Columbus, Ohio at the age of 14. Buster excelled in football and wrestling at Linden McKinley High School and enjoyed reading and writing. After graduation, he followed in his father’s...

Tony Andre Turner Sr. departed this life May 29th, 2018. He was born January 5th,1978 to Blanche Harris and the late Clifford W. Turner of Bedford Virginia.

He attended Whestone High School and after school began to work with his step dad painting and also had a position at KFC.

At the age of 17 he met the lovely woman...

Williams Thomas came into our lives on July 21, 1949 and departed this life on June 1, 2018.

William had a flair for fashion and was an avid jazz fan. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged.

Due to disability from an injury, he has spent the last 15 years in Circleville, OH. in the care...

Jordan Carper, age 25. Sunrise October 1, 1992 and Sunset May 31, 2018.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Friday, June 8, 2018 at Unity Temple COGIC, 52 Reeb Ave.

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.

Michael Sean Lake was born May 10, 1972 and left this earthly life on May 25, 2018.

Sean grew up with many cousins who were more like brothers and sisters. He graduated from Gahanna-Lincoln High School in 1990. Upon completion of high school, he attended DeVry University. He had various jobs and most recently was attending Columbus State Community College.

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Johncie Mae Rhodes, age 81. Sunrise April 21, 1937 in Cumberland Furnace, TN and Sunset May 26, 2018 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 10:00am and Home Going Service 11:00am Saturday June 2, 2018 at Living Waters Christian Fellowship, 1824 Cleveland Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Mary Frances Cessor, age 101. Sunrise April 12, 1917 in Baltimore, MD and Sunset May 27, 2018 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Friday June 1, 2018 at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 1775 W. Broad St.

Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

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...