Obituaries

Mother Mattie L. Elchols age 90 went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2016.

She is preceded in death by Rev. Ulysses and Anna Mae Hicks, ex-husband James Hatchett, brother John Echols, sister Marjorie Williams, children Arthur James Hatchett, Shirley Ann Shepherd , James Dickerstaff, Timmy Minard, Leandrew Hatchett, neice Dorthy Guice, Uncles Luda Guice, Luther Guice,...

Robert Adams was born January 16, 1950 and passed away July 11, 2016.

Robert, also known as Stretch, was a gentle giant standing at 6 feet 6 inches tall. He was always ready to help others, offer sound advice and kept a smile on his face all the time.

Robert always had time for family and never turned his back...

John Vinson also known as “Johnny” went home to rest with the Lord on Tuesday July 12th,2016 at the wonderful age of 89 years. He was born to John Henry Sr. and Susie English Vinson in Columbus, Ohio on February 19, 1927.

John was a devoted and loving father to his children, stepchildren, and grandchildren. John was a man with...

Lola Pearson Murray was born March 17th, 1929 to the late Martha Pearson Barley and Van Pearson Sr. both of Huntsville, Alabama.

 

Lola grew up in Huntsville, Alabama with her three siblings the late Van Pearson Jr. and Ethel Pearson Strain. Her youngest sister Ebie Lockett will miss, Miss Lola dearly. Lola graduated from Council Train High School in...

Cameria Knox Bell, age 81. Sunrise December 22, 1934 in Oxford, AL and Sunset July 11, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Cameria was a graduate of Calhoun County Training School in Alabama where she was also a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She relocated to Columbus and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church where she sang in the...

David E. Ferguson was born on April 22, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Pete O. Ferguson Sr, and living mother Anna D. Ferguson.

David was educated in the Columbus Public School System. He attended Linden McKinley High School, where he was a member of the marching band. His family loved to come and watch him play. David was...

Kawme Dejuan Patrick, Age 25, of Columbus passed away unexpectedly on June 30th, 2016. He was born on April 5th 1991 in Columbus, Ohio to Tasha Reeder (Patrick) and Larry D. Crews. Proceeded in death by grandfathers James Lott Sr, Zeek Crews and Aunt Ralinda Patrick, Crystal Crews, and Sabrina Mosley. Left to Cherish his memory, mother Tasha (Duane) Reeder,...

George Richard Broadnax, age71, departed this life on July 11, 2016 at his residence. He was born May 20, 1945.    He was preceded in death by his parents Lizzie and Jerry Broadnax; sister, Jane “Jinx” S. Broadnax Conway; brothers Arthur Broadnax and Willie Joe Broadnax.   George attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated in 1964 from the Historical Central High School. ...

Dewey Wayne Jones , age 68. Sunrise April 9, 1948 in Ripley, MS and Sunset July 10, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Dewey was a Veteran of The U.S. Army and was employed at Westinghouse Electric. He was a member of Genessee Avenue Church of Christ where he served as The Worship Coordinator. Dewey was a member of The DVA, Bread...

Evelyn Hogan, age 70. Sunrise June 17, 1946 in Atlanta, GA and Sunset July 6, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Evelyn worked a Howard Johnson Hospitality. She was a member of Greater Peace Baptist Church in Canton, OH. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents James Ballard and Lula Ruth Houston Ballard, her brother Michael Williams and her great granddaughter...

Elester Chatman, age 60. Sunrise May 2, 1956 and Sunset July 8, 2016. Elester was preceded in death by his mother, Aneva Chatman, sister, Valamae Chatman, and brother, Doris O’Neal. Left to cherish his memory, sons, Taiwan Preston, Dalesdis Preston, and Tiyangelo Preston; daughter, Marquitta Watkins; brother, James Chatman; sister, Nell Dukes; 6 grandchildren and a host nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Monica was born on January 3rd, 1973 to Rose Long and Willie Sankey. She was the only girl from her mother and father. Monica was married on February 19th, 1994 to Julian C. Obey, and they had two children, DeMarco and Jaonica Obey.

Monica had an infectious smile. You never had to guess what was on her mind because she...

Kathy L. Watters, age 59. Sunrise March 30, 1957 and Sunset June 30 2016. Visitation 2pm and Funeral 3pm Tuesday July 12, 2016 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE 2500 Cleveland Ave.

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Mi’Kayla De’Angela Hall, age 17.  Sunrise October 27, 1998 in Muskegon, MI and Sunset July 8, 2016 in Reynoldsburg, OH.  Mi’Kayla loved to bake; especially cakes.  She was preceded in death by her grandfather Edward Hall and grandmother Phyllis Traylor.  Left to cherish her memory, mother Crystal M. Reed, father Michael Hall, grandmother Lucille V. Reed, sisters Tiffany Rushin,...

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Louise Jones, age 88. Sunrise December 10, 1927 in Pine Hill, AL and Sunset July 5, 2016 at Arbors East Nursing Home , Columbus, OH.

Louise worked many years doing private duty housekeeping.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents Henry Houze and Louise Montgomery, husband Frank Lee Jones, and children Brady Jones, Diane Jones, Mary Jones, Juanita...

Arlene K. Freeman, age 79. Sunrise July 20, 1936 and Sunset July 1, 2016.

Arlene is preceded in death by her parents, George and Alene Jackson, and her brother Bernard Cotton.

Arlene leaves to cherish her memory son, Ricardo (Carla) Freeman; grandchildren, Christina Freeman, Rickya Watson, and Ricardo Hairston; 9 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Angela Renee Gilbert-Jones, age 47. Sunrise January 23, 1969 and Sunset June 29, 2016. Angela attended West High School and was a Supervisor at Department of Youth Services. She was preceded in death by her mother Margaret Reese, mother in law Evelyn Jones, and step mother Climmie Gilbert. Left to cherish her memory, father Marvin Gilbert, husband Matthew D. Jones...

Janie Beatrice Porter was born May 31, 1931 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Torrence and Corene Myers. She was the eldest of 11 siblings. Sisters: Dorothy Mosby, Lillie Townsend, Christina Elliott (deceased), Jacqueline Myers, Kathy Myers. Brothers: Rev. Jimmy (Hazel) Myers, Torrence Myers Jr., Rev. Marshall (Diane) Myers, Rev. Ronald (Earnestine) Myers, Lawrence (Taquela) Myers. She...

Curtis J. Williams, age 55. Sunrise April 4, 1961 and Sunset June 26, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Arvell Williams, Sr., sisters, Doris Williams, Joyce Peppers, and Denise Williams. Left to cherish his memory, wife, Pamela Collier; mother, Mary Williams; brother, Arvell Williams, Jr.; sister, Ophelia Williams, and a host nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation...

Earnest Walton Sr, age 84. Sunrise January 17, 1932 in Chapman, AL and Sunset June 27, 2016 at Eastland Care Center in Columbus, OH.

Earnest retired from Local Union 423. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Leesettie Walton, son Jimmy Walton, grandson Craig Anthony Walton, and brother Willie “Diddy” Walton.

Left to cherish his memory, former...