Obituaries

Andrea Marie Moorer

Andrea Marie Moorer

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

Margaret R. Franklin

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 Mixon

Ledarren Mixon

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 Jones-Mattox

Marlazia Jones-Mattox

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...

Curtis Davis

Curtis Davis

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 Garvin

Veronica Garvin

 

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

Christopher Westly Burford

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.

Carl William Duncan, Jr.

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

Kelvin D. Hagwood

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 Hodge, Jr

Richard Hodge, Jr

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 Martin, Sr

Rodney Martin, Sr

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 “Peanut” Kirkling

Anthony “Peanut” Kirkling

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...

Dai’Juan Coates

Dai’Juan Coates

Dai’Juan Lee Oshea Coates Sr. Also known as “Wizzle” was born August 22nd 1994 to La’Sharrah Yvonne Coates – Jones and Elisha June Earnest, Jr.

Dai’Juan had a very happy childhood and was very spoiled by his grandparents (Tina and Jesse)… great-grandparents at that. Though having him a bit young mom went on to graduate early and start college...

Terri Reed

Terri Reed

Terri “Grit” Reed, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. She was born January 28, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to Russell and Genevieve (McKinney) Draughon. She attended Linden McKinley High School.

Terri married Russell Reed in 1986 at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Terri’s professional career consisted of being a Dietician at Westminster Thurber Towers, Bartender at...

Mary Perkins Cornett

Mary Perkins Cornett

Mary E. Perkins Cornett, age 59. Sunrise December 30, 1958 and Sunset January 2, 2018.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, January 13, 2018 at New Birth Christian Ministries, 3475 Refugee Road.

Robert Allen Braswell

Robert Allen Braswell

Robert A. Braswell was born on September 13, 1953 to the late Richard Cummings and Sophronia Braswell in Columbus, Ohio.

Robert went to Linden McKinley High School then later finished school with the Job corp. He worked for the rail road and drove Columbus City School buses.

Robert was always making people laugh and smile. He also went by the...

Daminique Harris

Daminique Harris

Daminique Harris, age 27. Sunrise April 22, 1990 and Sunset December 25, 2017.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Wednesday, January 3, 2017 at  Rehoboth Temple, 1111 E. Long Street.

Mary Lue Brown

Mary Lue Brown

Mary Lue Brown was born Saturday, December 15, 1934 in Alliance, Ohio to Elder Emanuel Harris and Rosa Gainous Harris. She was the seventh of eleven children and from the beginning Mary Lue heard and followed the beat of a different drummer.

She was raised in her Father’s church and attended both Steubenville and Winterville Public Schools. As an adult...

Jada Hightower-Brooks

Jada Hightower-Brooks

JADA NICHOLE HIGHTOWER BROOKS, age 45, was born May 21, 1972 in Youngstown, Ohio.  She went home to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at The OSU Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her father, Fred D. Hightower.

Jada grew up in Youngstown, Ohio and Atlanta, Georgia.  She attended St. Patrick’s...

Paula L. Ortiz Santiago

Paula L. Ortiz Santiago

Paula L. Ortiz Santiago was born on March 2, 1942 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Her mother Paula Santiago and father Felipe Ortiz were also from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Paula attended Eugenio Maria De Hostos H.S graduated and married her H.S sweetheart Johnny Rivera. She then pursued her education at Mayaguez city college, which she graduated with a Bachelors degree as...