Obituaries

Van Douglas Darling Iii

Mr. Van Douglas Darling III, 25 of Reynoldsburg, OH. Lovingly known to his family as “Mini”, to his friends as “Diezel”, and to his mother as “Dougie”. Van departed this life Sunday, April 10, 2016. Van was born December 21, 1990 in Columbus, OH; the son of Eula “Tiny” Conley and Van Darling, Jr.

In his younger years he started...

Enrique C. Straughter

STRAUGHTER,

Enrique C. Straughter, age 18.  Sunrise February 28, 1998 and Sunset April 15, 2016.  Enrique was a senior at Reynoldsburg High School.  He loved to play basketball at the recreation center.  Enrique was preceded in death by his uncle Vinnie Straughter and cousin Romanno Head.  Left to cherish his memory, mothers Linda Straughter and Jaime Straughter, father Dontae Ball,...

Cobb Jones

JONES,

Cobb Jones, age 79. Sunrise December 25, 1936 in Alberta, VA and Sunset April 10, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Cobb retired from The U.S. Air Force and The U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the VFW Post 3764. Cobb was preceded in death by his parents Gilbert and Jennie Hill Jones, brothers Edward, James and Ernest Jones...

Amanda Darcel Washinton

WASHINGTON,

Amanda Darcel Washington, age 56.  Sunrise August 12, 1959 and Sunset April 8, 2016.  Amanda graduated from Eastmoor High School and later from Cosemetology School.  She was preceded in death by her parents Polly and Esda Washington Sr.  Left to cherish her memory, daughters Shanica Jones, Shavon (Meged) Griffin, Shanell Griffin and Shamere Griffin, sons Charles Griffin and Andre...

Lena Mae Ellison

Ellison

Lena Mae Ellison, age 66. Sunrise November 29, 1949 and Sunset April 10, 2016. Lena is predeceased by her parents, Katie Mae and Bennie Reid; significant other, John Harris; and brother, John Lee Reid. Left to cherish her memory, daughters, Tina (Timothy) Sweeney, and Michelle Ellison; son, Timmy Ellison; husband, David Ellison, Jr.; brother, Arthur Reid; sisters, Robin (Darryl)...

Elfago Davis

DAVIS,

Elfago Davis, age 57. Sunrise January 7, 1959 in Washington, GA and Sunset April 10, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  Elfago was a graduate of Columbus North High and attended Central State University on track scholarship.  He was a veteran, retiring from the U.S. Army.  He was employed at PCM Sarcom.  Elfago was preceded in death by his parents Sarah...

Lena Mae Ellison

Lena Mae Ellison, age 66. Sunrise November 29, 1949 and Sunset April 10, 2016. Lena is predeceased by her parents, Katie Mae and Bennie Reid; significant other, John Harris; and brother, John Lee Reid. Left to cherish her memory, daughters, Tina (Timothy) Sweeney, and Michelle Ellison; son, Timmy Ellison; husband, David Ellison, Jr.; brother, Arthur Reid; sisters, Robin (Darryl) Reid,...

Lee A. Ervin

 

Lee A. Ervin, Sr., age 79. Sunrise November 16, 1936 and Sunset April 6, 2016. Lee is predeceased by his parents, Sarah and Garrett Ervin; son, Michael Ervin; siblings, Jerry Ervin, James Ervin, Michael Ervin, Mary Ervin, and Nettie Ervin. Left to cherish his memory, sons, Lee Ervin, Jr., Curtis Ervin, Todd Ervin, and Keith Ervin; daughter, Trina Bowers-...

Evelyn Yvonne Ross

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Evelyn Yvonne Ross, age 48. Sunrise January 11, 1968 in Nashville, TN and Sunset April 2, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Norman James, grandparents Elijah and Ruth Thomas and brother Stevie Turner.  Left to cherish her memory, parents Yvonne Turner and Arthur Ross, daughters Nikita Turner and Shunika Turner, son Rodrequs Turner,...

James Earl Miller Jr.

MILLER,

James Earl Miller Jr., age 21. Sunrise January 5, 1995 in Youngstown, OH and Sunset April 5, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  James was a member of New Birth Christian Ministries, was a graduate of Pickerington North High School where he was a gifted football player and attended Everest College studying to become a Pharmacy Technician.  He was preceded in...

Missionary Deborah Ayers King

Missionary Deborah Ayers King, age 78. Sunrise April 21, 1937 and Sunset April 4, 2016. Deborah was a member of Evangelic Gospel Tabernacle Church, Pastor Elder Rodney Porter, where she became a licensed missionary. She was also a talented singer, pianist and choir director. She was preceded in death by her parents, Matilda and Samuel D. Ayers, Sr.; brothers, Ellis...

Eiline Marie Burton-Smith

Burton-Smith

Eiline Marie Burton-Smith, age 83. Sunrise December 4, 1932 and Sunset April 4, 2016. Eiline was a graduate of Central High School; she worked at Lazarus Department Store and retired from Grange Mutual Insurance Co. She was a member of Refuge Baptist Church where she sang in the Mass Choir. She was also a member of Eastern Star and...

Mark Anthony Collins

COLLINS,

Mark Anthony Collins, age 54.  Sunrise April 20, 1961 and Sunset April 7, 2016.  Mark was a graduate of St. Charles School For Boys and was an Administrator at The State of Ohio Industrial Commission. He was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church. Mark loved sports;  he was a member of Wedge Golf Club; played basketball for The...

Hattie Agnew

AGNEW Hattie Agnew, age 62.  June 28, 1953 and Sunset April 3, 2016.  Hattie was a graduate of Columbus Public Schools and was a Nurse Aide until her health began to fail.  he was preceded in death by her parents Willie James and Viola Williams Crane.  Left to cherish her memory, sons Germaine Crane and William Crane, brother JOe(Emma) Lewis,...

Shannon Tyrone Eugene Toler

TOLER,

Shannon Tyrone Eugene Toler, age 33.  Sunrise December 1, 1982 and Sunset April 1, 2016.  Shannon was preceded in death by his grandparents Maggie Toler and David Sidney.  Left to cherish his memory, mother Annette Toler, father Tyrone Hawkins, girlfriend Marie Williams, stepson Cea’searion Ramone Douthitt,  sisters Chic Shenae (Rasheen) Toler-Cray, Nikita Devonne Toler, Danielle Sade’ Helms-Lindsey and Savannah...

Betty Jean Hughey

Betty Jean Hughey, age 83. Sunrise March 9, 1933 and Sunset April 2, 2016. Betty is predeceased by her mother, Gwendolyn Nickerson; husbands, Peter Morton, Willie Hutchins, and Calvin Gibson; sisters, Evonne Twiggs, Eleanor Quartman and Evelyn Quartman; brothers, Johnnie Quartman, Tennie Quartman, and James Quartman. Left to cherish her memory, daughters, Sharon (Rodney) Peterson, Marva Cardoza, Deborah (Yarkpazuo Bah-Den)...

Heather Dawn Zoeller

Heather Dawn Zoeller, age 37, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on March 20, 2016, suddenly at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Heather was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 20, 1978. She graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High School.

Heather began a long time relationship with Robert C. Adams III on July 27, 2008: they were together for 8 years.

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Mildred Smith

Reflection of Life

Mildred Smith., 87, of Columbus Ohio, died Friday April 1, 2016 at the Saint Anns Hospital.  She was surrounded by family and friends.

She was born to the late Roosevelt and Rosebud Chapman in Columbus Mississippi on November 23, 1928.

She is  preceded in death by three sisters:  Rosetta Hill, Susana Chapman, and Emma  Brown; one brother...

Evonne M. Shahid

SHAHID

Evonne M. Shahid, age 52. Sunrise August 8, 1963 and Sunset April 4, 2016. Evonne was a graduate of Brookhaven High School and earned a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Sociology at Ohio Wesleyan University. She was a Team Leader and Mental Health Specialist at Southeast Behavior Health. Evonne attended First Church of God. She was preceded in death...