Obituaries

LEE,

Evern Taylor Lee, age 55. Sunrise July 12, 1960 and Sunset February 9, 2016. Evern was a member and praiser at Latter Rain Church of God in Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents Prince Albert and Onger Mae Taylor, brother Fred Taylor, and brother in law Frank Petty Sr. Left to cherish her memory, husband James...

Ron Thompson, 61. Sunrise December 4, 1954 and Sunset February 8, 2016. Ron was a 1972 graduate of Linden McKinley High School and formerly employed as a painting contractor doing what he enjoyed. He was preceded in death by his parents James Herman Thompson Sr. and Gertrude Bishop Thompson, brothers Larry Thompson and Glenn Thompson, and wife Linda Singleton Thompson....

William Berkley (Bill) Drew, age 86, departed this life on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. He was born January 24, 1930, in Huddleston, VA. He lived in Roanoke, VA, Detroit, MI., Los Angeles, CA. and finally made his home in Columbus, OH. He was a member of The New Generation Church where he served as the custodian for several years. He...

Yvonne Yvette Crockett, age 54. Sunrise November 2, 1961 and Sunset February 8, 2016. Yvonne graduated from East High School and attended The Ohio State University. She was formerly a Childcare Provider and Substitute Teacher. Yvonne was a member of Second Baptist Church where she served with the Deaconess and Evangelistic Ministries.   Left to cherish her memory is her husband...

William Irvin was born on January 17, 1956. He fell asleep in death on February 8, 2016, after a prolonged illness.  Ricky is survived by his mother, Patricia Irvin; children, DeShon Neims, Tony Niems and Vanshonna Irvin; brother, Wilbur “Jay” (Darris) Irvin; sister, Dreama Rogers; nieces and nephews, Darrin Irvin, Timithoy Irvin, BeAnne Irvin, Jayla Irvin, Jacob Rogers, Jerrod Rogers,...

MarShawn was born November 23, 1992 in Columbus, Ohio to Leatha and Marshawn McCarrel Sr. He is a graduate of Franklin Heights High School, class of 2011. He and his twin brother MarQuan are the founders of Pursing Our Dreams (POD), built on the belief that “We must build community to move community”. He started the movement “Feed the Streets”...

Charles R. James Jr., age 30. Sunrise January 16, 1986 and Sunset February 2, 2016. Charles was a graduate of Eastmoor High School and attended Columbus State Community College. He grew up at Wesley United Methodist Church and attended First Church of God. He was a promoter under the name of Next Move Entertainment. Charles is preceded in death by...

Ralph R Simons Jr 59 years old went home to be with the Lord on Monday February 1st, 2016. Ralph was the third child of five born to Ralph Sr and Jeanette Simons on September 10th, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio. Ralph was a proud graduate of East High School in Columbus, Ohio, he then went on to serve our country...

ANTONIO

Amir Robert Antonio, age 19. Sunrise August 21, 1996 and Sunset January 30, 2016. Amir grew up at St. Philips Episcopal Church where he served as a Acolyte. He enjoyed playing football and did so until graduating from Brookhaven High School and continuing his education at Akron University and Columbus State Community College. Amir was preceded in death by...

Sandra Diane Naphier, age 60.  Sunrise January 17, 1956 in Jenkin Jones, WV and Sunset January 31, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  Sandra was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School, attended Seventh Avenue Baptist Church and retired from Mt. Carmel Billing Department.  Sandra was preceded in death by her parents Easter Lillie and Adolphus Scruggs, daughter Ebony Leftwich,grandparents Eliza and...

On Friday, January 29, 2016, Mother Bettye Jo Walker left these terrestrial shores, quietly and peacefully, to live in her eternal home in Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Betty Jo was the oldest of eight children born to the late Elder Joe & Sister Annie Webb on August 27, 1936, in Fleming, KY.  At the tender age...

Beverly Ann Taylor, age 74. Sunrise November 21, 1941 and Sunset January 31, 2016. Beverly was predeceased by her parents, Theodore Sr. and Joyce Jackson; siblings, Paul Jackson and Catherine Jackson-Lee. Left to cherish her memory, daughter, Deborah (Mitchell) Norah; sister, Judith Jackson-Bethel; brother, Theodore Jr. (Regina) Jackson; 4 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and...

Jessica Nicole Harris, age 24. Sunrise May 30, 1991 and Sunset January 29, 2016.

Jessica was a graduate of Groveport Madison High School and attended New Birth Christian Ministries. She was employed at Central Ohio Primary Care and Gentle Foot Care.

She was preceded in death by her Uncle Doc Wallace.

Left to cherish her memories, parents...

TURNER

Remitha Turner, age 88. Sunrise August 3, 1927 in Highsplint, KY and Sunset January 29, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Remitha was a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies where she served on The Mothers Board. She was preceded in death by her parents Rose and Robert Mitchell, husband Ervin Turner Sr., children Bonnie Ray Turner, Ervin Turner Jr...