Obituaries
Darlene L. Fleming
Darlene Leretta Fleming, age 83, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at MT. Carmel, St. Ann’s in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on September 7, 1934 in Fleming, Ohio to Herbert Zanes and Geneva Viney.
Darlene grew up in Zanesville, Ohio and graduated from Zanesville High School.
She married Franklin Fleming in 1954 and was happily married for 22...
Charles Tyrane Eugene Stirtmire Sr.
Charles Tyrane Eugene Stirtmire Sr. was born May 25, 1983 at University Hospital Columbus, OH to Michelle Denise Stirtmire and Michael Rhoden. He went to be with the Lord November 30, 2017. Educated in the Columbus School System, he was identified as gifted and talented at an early age. In his youth he gave his life to the Lord at...
Joseph Lee Joyce
Joseph Lee Joyce was born April 17. 1942 in MT. Airy, NC to Earl and Desser Joyce.
He retired from the city of Columbus as a janitor. Joe was a member of the Columbus Flames motorcycle club. He was known as “Highway Joe” who was loved by many.
Sunday, December 17, 2017 at the age...
Winifred Robinson
Mrs. Winifred Robinson was born on January 1, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio. She went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2017. She received her education through Columbus Public School System, graduating high school.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Julia Mitchell, and Geraldine Jennings; husband James Robinson; son Paul Johnson; daughters, Tina Johnson, and Joann...
Sharon Moore
Sharon Louise Moore, third born to Barnell and Eddie Thurman Sr. on July 27, 1947, was called home on December 14, 2017.
Sharon was born in Columbus, Ohio attended Champion Jr. High and graduated from East High School in 1965. In 1966 Sharon married David Moore. Sharon was a life-long member of Rehoboth temple and a member of Sigma Tau...
Lakisha Janese Kelsor
Lakisha Janese Kelsor was beautifully born into this life on October 5, 1976 in Newark, NJ to Jeffrey Harry, Morris and Gail D. Kelsor-Link. She departed this earthly life on December 16, 2017 at the age of 41.
As a child growing up in Columbus, Ohio she was affectionately nicknamed “cookie”. She attended Columbus Public Schools and was...
Franklin D. Mclean
Franklin Doneal McLean was born on May 15, 1956 in Dunn, N.C. to the late Harold James and Romelia McLean. He was one of eight siblings of three girls and five boys.
At a very young age he met Brenda Ridgeway. From that union came his oldest daughter Andretta. Later he met and married Delores Clegg. Together they had one daughter...
Erich Isadore Barnes
Erich I. Barnes Jr. was born on January 21, 1950 in Huntington, WV. He departed this earthly lifer on December 18, 2017 at the age of 67.
Erich attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from South High School and continued his education at Ohio University and Receiving a Bachelors Degree in art.
He was a very gifted versatile...
Roosevelt Sanderfer
On January 25, 1943 in Madison County, Al, a natural leader was born. In a world filled with turmoil and despair Roosevelt Sanderfer would grow to prove that with hard work and the Lord on your side great things are possible. Roosevelt Sanderfer was born unto Leo Sanderfer and Missouri Rice. He was raised by his paternal grandparents Eddie “Paw”...
Chaz Robertson
Chaz Allen Robertson was born in Columbus, Ohio. Chaz entered the world on April 5, 1985 and awakened to his final sunrise on December 13, 2017. Chaz was a special person and loved by everyone who crossed his path.
Chaz was a very mischievous loving child similar to “Dennis the Menace” and loved playing jokes on his siblings and using...
Kristina Marie Williams
Kristina Marie Williams, age 40 of Columbus, Ohio born July 26, 1977 to Tina Marie Collins in Corpus Christi, Texas. Sadly on December 14, 2017 she peacefully passed away in her sleep. Her family moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1977 where Kristina married Gabriel Jay Williams on April 1, 2001. Together Kristina and Gabriel had 3 children and 2 grandsons....
Van Alan Johnson
Van Alan Johnson was born to George Johnson and Agnes Johnson-Nelson in Cleveland, Ohio on May 24, 1963. He departed his life tragically on December 10, 2017. Van accepted Christ at a young age and attended Community Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. He later moved to Columbus and attended Faith Ministries, Christian Assembly and at the time of his death...
Philip R. Hemphill
Philip Randolph Hemphill Sr., age 61 of Columbus, Ohio passed away at Ohio State University Hospital East on December 14, 2017 at 7:44pm.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, Phil was the 6th of 7 children born to Bob and Alma Lee Hemphill. He attended Linden McKinley High School where he was a standout in football, baseball and track. He played...
Michael D. Crim
Michael D. Crim Sr., age 51.
Sunrise May 12, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio and Sunset December 9, 2017 at Ohio Health Mansfield.
Michael was a graduate of Marion Harding High School and was employed at CYT in Cardington. He loved fishing, working on cars, traveling, Pittsburgh Steelers and spending time with family and friends.
Left to cherish his...
Jefferey Howell
Born on 9/8/1947 in Urbana, Ohio to Charles Howell, mother unknown. No known relatives to speak of. Last known city of residence is Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Howell previously resided at Summit Trace Nursing home. Ebony Rucker- Shropshire had the pleasure of spending his last days with him as well as being his guardian. If you have any information or contribution...
Obia Hemphill
Obia Lee Hemphill was born October 27, 1927, to the late Jerry and Lottie (Shelton) Hemphill in Eupora, Mississippi. He made his transition December2, 2017 at his residence with his wife at his side.
At the age of 90 he was in Mt. Carmel Hospice at home for 7 months.
He has resided in Columbus, Ohio since the age of...
Joyce Aileen Smith
On the afternoonof Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Joyce Aileen Smith passed away quietly and peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Joyce was 60 years of age.
Joyce attended Linden McKinley High School, and Columbus State Community College where she pursued a degree in Healthcare. She had a passion for taking care of others and learning about health. ...
Mary Beeler Washington-Winbush
“A Life of Love and Faith”
With hearts filled with gratitude, we celebrate the life of our mother, Mary Beeler Washington-Winbush—our first teacher of life and of faith. She entered this world on August 17th, 1922, the ninth of twelve children born to Walter Clay Washington and Gertrude Alice Fields-Washington in Columbus, Ohio. Growing up in the Flytown community...
Walter F. Hinkle
Walter F Hinkle went to be with the Lord November 30, 2017.
Born May 30, 1955 to parents Onnie and Novella Hinkle, Walter never knew a stranger and loved to tell jokes and stories of his life and adventures. He was a graduate of Linden-McKinley High School where he played on the football team and acted in school plays. He...



