Obituaries

George Mitchell Walker, Age 80. Sunrise January 24th, 1936 in Miami, FL and Sunset November 21, 2016, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus Ohio. George was a devoted member of Ss. Augustine & Gabriel Catholic Church in Columbus. After 27 years of working Association George M. Walker Sr. retired as the Assistant Director of St. Stephen’s Community House where he started...

James Thornton Sr. a native of Columbus, Ohio was born June 5, 1927 to the late Mike and Lucy Ellis Thornton. He passed away peacefully at Crown Pointe Care Center on Monday November 21, 206.

James affectionately known as Cool Crash attended Columbus Public Schools, and graduated from Central High School. He served in the US Army during the Korean...

Cyril Kirkland age 61 earned his wings after a long courageous battle with cancer on November 13, 2016 at McNaughten Pointe. He was a graduate of East High School class of 1974. He was a solider in the Salvation Army East Maine Corps. Cyril was employed by the city of Atlanta and worked in the construction field.

Cyril is preceded...

Sylvia Sheppard Ewing, age 64. Sunrise April 9, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA and Sunset November 19, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Sylvia was a Foster Care Provider and a member of Faith Tabernacle Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcella Ewing, Freddie D. Ewing Sr., and Robert L. Sheppard Jr., also siblings Russell Joseph Ewing, Charles Clifford...

Brenda M. Letlow, age 62.  Sunrise August 13, 1954 in Charleston, WV and Sunset November 17, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  Brenda was a STNA at Winchester Place.  She was also a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies where she served with the Deaconess, Bishops Choir, Nurses and Nursery Attendant Ministries.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen...

Chiquita Earlene Jones better known as Che-Che born on April 16, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio to Viola M. and Danny E. Rigsbee Sr, age 46 went to be with the lord on November 12, 2016. Che- Che attended Columbus public schools and graduated in 1988.

Che-Che most recently worked at Discover financial services and previously held, management roles in the...

Teneathia Huggins, age 33 Sunrise November 13, 1982 Sunset November 6, 2016.

Mrs. Fannie Pearl Benton was born in Chambers county, Alabama, October 22, 1933. She passed peacefully Tuesday November 15, 2016 at age 83. She was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church in Lanett, Alabama. Fannie was a devoted mother and grandmother, a loyal friend with a wonderful sense of humor and kept us laughing. She loved cooking, listening to gospel...

Gene Paul Bennett, Sr. age 79. Sunrise February 14, 1937 and Sunset November 11, 2016. Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Toby Sr. and Florence Bennett; brothers, Richard, Toby Jr., Nathaniel, Wilson, Rufus, and Thelbert Bennett; and sister, Sandra Saxton. Left to cherish his memory, loving wife, Sandra Bennett; sons, Gene Paul Jr. (Desma), Jeffrey (Linda), and David...

Pastor Ethel Laverne Terrell, A.K.A Snoop and Miss E. was a loving mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, who loved life and family. She was a mentor to many. She loved cooking, singing and preaching, but most of all she loved God, and spending time around her family.

She was humble and outgoing and had a big heart. She was...

Polly Anna Marshall, age 76.  Sunrise September 22, 1940 in Yazoo City, MS and Sunset November 12, 2016 at Ohio Health Mansfield.  Polly was a Nurse at Peoples Hospital and she also worked at Hartman Electric.  She was a member of The Word Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher.  Polly was preceded in death by her parents,...

Evangelist Evelyn Ardister, age 88.  Sunrise September 2, 1928 and Sunset November 8, 2016.  Evelyn was a graduate of Central High School and was a retired Case Worker at Franklin County Jobs and Family Services.  She served the Lord as a Minister at The Holy Spirit Church.  Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie and Benjamin Bean Sr.;...

Lesa Marie Flewellen, age 58, was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 11, 1958 and passed to her heavenly home November 5, 2016.

Lesa M. Flewellen accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age.  She attended East High School and was blessed with two children she cherished, Saneka and Donta Flewellen. Lesa was an especially caring mother, grandmother, great...

Melody L. Scott, age 63, born to the late Norma Jean and Bland Tinsley. Sunrise July 17, 1953; Sunset November 8, 2016.  Melody was a cheerleader, cheerleading coach and graduate of Linden McKinley H.S., a member of Bethany Baptist Church and formerly employed at Discover Card Services, Ohio Bell and Time Warner Communication.  She was preceded in death by her...

John Allen Moman, age 74.  Sunrise October 28, 1942 and Sunset November 9, 2016.  Mr. Moman was attended East High School where he was on the Track Team and graduated from Marian Franklin High School.  He enlisted in the Marines where he served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.  Mr. Moman worked for the postal service and retired from Accurate...

James “Spike” Jamison 36 years young was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday November 6, 2016.

James was born in Columbus,  Ohio to David Johnson and the late Vickie Jamison-Stokes on January 22, 1980.

James was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School was a Landscaper.

James was a devoted father, son, brother,  nephew,  and fiance.  James...

David S. Harper, Jr., age 57. Sunrise May 2, 1959 and Sunset October 29, 2016. David is preceded in death by his mother, Edith Harper; father, David Harper; and sister, Kimberly A. Lawson. Left to cherish his loving memory, sisters, Denise (Rosco) Harper-Almon and Lisa Harper; brother, Charles Harper and other relatives and friends.

Visitation 10:00am and Memorial Service 11:00am...

Michael Sherrod, age 54. Sunrise December 6, 1961 and Sunset November 4, 2016.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Friday November 11, 2016 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.  To read the complete obituary, order flowers, and to offer condolence to The SHERROD Family visit, www.TheChapelofPeace.com

Kimberly Ann Lawson, age 52. Sunrise August 28, 1964 and Sunset November 4, 2016. Kimberly is preceded in death by her mother, Edith Harper; father, William Jenkins; and brother, David Harper, Jr. Left to cherish her loving memory, husband, Mark D. Lawson; sisters, Denise (Rosco) Harper-Almon and Lisa Harper; brother, Charles Harper and other relatives and friends.

Visitation 10:00am and...

Willie B Dubenion III, age 47, known to friends as “Big Will” and know to family as Willie.

Sunrise November 9th 1968 in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania and sunset November 1st 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.

Willie was always the life of the party and loved by everyone he came in contact with.

Willie was preceded in death by his parents Willie...