Obituaries

Margie Ann Burke Stewart was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 31, 1963 to Vincent L. Burk Jr. and Carrie Joyce Queen Burk Hurley.

Margie attended South Mifflin Elementary, South Mifflin Junior high, and graduated from Beechcroft High School. Margie studied at Columbus State and went to school for medical billing and coding. She received a certificate and graduated as...

Ida Mae Gaitor was born on April 26, 1927 in Wake Forest, Virginia. She passed to be with the Lord on January 9, 2018 in her home.

Ida was very active and well liked in the community. She acquired many awards, she received an award from the mentoring center of Central, Ohio, an award from the Start program of Columbus,...

Arthur E.Williams Jr. age 60 born March 26,1957. He made Heaven his eternal home on Friday January 12,2018 at the Ohio State University James Cancer Center. Arthur was a faithful member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church under the leadership of Bishop Michael A. Dickerson of 20 years. Arthur E. Williams was blessed with many skills. After retiring from General Motors...

Joseph L. “Joe Willie” Willis, age 63 a loving husband, son, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend passed to his heavenly home on January 10, 2018. Born November 7, 1953. Joe was raised in Columbus, Ohio on the Eastside. At an early age due to his father’s untimely death Joe became the “man of the house” very protective of his...

Willie J. Page, son of Jesro and Katie Page, was born April 1, 1937 in Bay Springs, Mississippi.

Willie J. lived his life to the fullest. He was a Columbus Eagles MCC Lifer, a founding member to the club he loved. Known to many as a kind man with a genuine heart, willing to give the shirt off his back...

Bishop Walter Terone Shephard was born December 1, 1942 in Fosters, Alabama to the union of the late Lee Anthony and Clara Bell Shephard and departed this life on January 8, 2018. God had a calling on his life at an early age where he joined Dry Creek Baptist Church.

On July 8, 1963 “T” as he was lovingly known,...

Andrea Marie Moorer, affectionately known as “Pooh” was born on April 6, 1973 In Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert Moorer and Ruth Ann Moorer.

She was a product of the Columbus City Schools where she attended Marion Franklin High School. Andrea was a loving, compassionate, and confident woman, much like her mother. She had a bright and energetic personality,...

Margaret R. Franklin, age 85. Sunrise October 6, 1932 and Sunset January 9, 2018.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00 pm Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 2283 Sunbury Road.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.

LeDarren Darnell Mixon was born to the late Darren D. Mixon and Marcia Woods in Cleveland Ohio. The family moved to Columbus, Ohio when LaDarren was 3 years old. LeDarren attended George Junior Academy in PA until he was approximately15 years old. He then attended Columbus Public Schools. LeDarren’s favorite movie of all time was The Five Heartbeats. He knew...

Marlazia Lashonda Jones also known as “Tweety Bird” was born February 6, 1996 in Columbus, Ohio to Jack Mattox and Yvonda Jones. She was granted her angel wings on January 2, 2018. Her final days were spent counting down the days for the birth of her baby boy Markeith Kamar Jones-Mattox Williams.

Marlazia attended Youth Build Columbus Community School...

In 1994 Curtis united in marriage with Rebecca Dixon-Davis, where he gained his second daughter Zakiya Ali. He took great pride in both of his daughters a nd their children. If you asked him, he would say ” Tanisha is the best of me.” She was the apple of his eye.It blessed him immensely to watch his girls grow into...

 

Veronica C. Garvin was born June 1, 1957 in Detroit Michigan to the late Leon Sr., and Lacy Garvin. Sunset for Veronica was January 6, 2018.

Veronica was a very loving individual, always willing to help others and loved her family immensely. Our sister Veronica was very intelligent. She had a passion for reading. She didn’t have a church...

Christopher Westly Burford was born on February 24, 1974 in Dayton, Ohio to Ronald and Barbara Burford.

Christopher graduated from Bishop Hartley High School and attended Columbus State College. Christopher loved underground rap music, wrestling, comedy, and listening to talk radio especially WDIA. He loved his family, his children, and his community.

Christopher’s best gifts were the gift for...

Carl William Duncan, Jr. was born in Compton, California on December 5, 1955 to Carl and Marcia Duncan. He attended Caldwell Elementary, Walton Jr High School. Most of his summers were spent working with his father, learning the trade of a mechanic. He graduated from Compton Senior High in 1974. Shortly after, he joined the United States Army where he...

Kelvin D. Hagwood was born October 31, 1966 to MaryJo and the Late James Hagwood in Columbus, Ohio.

Kelvin attended Marburn Academy and received his diploma June 8, 1987. He was a former employee of ARC Industries, South.

Kelvin was a happy person who enjoyed watching a variety of TV shows. He enjoyed listening to country music and sometimes played...

Richard Paul Hodge Jr. was born October 1, 1990 in Columbus, Ohio and he departed this life on December 30, 2017. He attended Columbus public schools.

Richard is preceded in death by father Richard Paul Hodge Sr.

Richard leaves to cherish his memory with devoted wife, Brandy Hodge; stepson, Ty Davis; mother, Kim Hicks; sisters, Carmella Ali, Kee’sa Payne, and...

Rodney “Ronnie” Wayne Martin Sr. was born on September 1st, 1954 to the John and Ida Martin. He was a life-long resident of Columbus, Ohio. He left this earth on January 4th 2018 to be with his heavenly father.

Ronnie was a fun loving man throughout his life. Growing up he was always laid back and easy going. He always...

Anthony Kirkling also known as “Peanut” was born April 18, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to Annette Kirkling and Homer Baker. He went to be with his heavenly father on January 1, 2018.

 Anthony attended Linden McKinley High School. Anthony was a “Jack” of all trades with his gifted hands and charismatic personality that filled the room with joy...