Obituaries
Barbara Jean Ann Mcgowan
Barbara Jean Ann McGowan, age 58. Sunrise January 7, 1957 in Pachuta, Mississippi and Sunset January 4, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. Barbara was a member of Come As You Are Ministries. She was preceded in death by her parents Lethia Mary McGowan Smith and David Charles Smith. Left to cherish her memory, son Chee Chee M. (Tionna) McGowan, grandchildren Kahlil...
Bertha M. Booth Westmoreland
BOOTH WESTMORELAND
Bertha M. Booth Westmoreland, age 64. Sunrise April 7, 1951 and Sunset January 1, 2016. She was graduate of Central High School and The Ohio State University. Bertha was preceded in death by her parents Geraldine Small, father Charles Booth Sr. and sister Tina Booth. Left to cherish her memory, husband Cleve Westmoreland Jr., son Cleve (Tiffany) Westmoreland...
Arvell Williams Sr.
Arvell Williams was born January 19, 1934. He was called to be home with his Heavenly Father on January 2, 2016. He enjoyed gardening, sitting on the porch, and cutting grass amongst other things; Arvell was a long time construction worker.
Arvell was preceded in death by his sister Pearl Williams, Essi Kate Bruson, daughters Doris Williams, Joyce Peppers, and...
Charles B. Hoover Jr.
HOOVER,
Charles Blair “DJ Chas” Hoover, Jr., age 65. Sunrise April 23, 1950 and Sunset January 2, 2016. Charles was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School where he played on the Championship Basketball Team. He was a Truck Driver at Lazarus and Total Express. Charles attended Refuge Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Blair...
Denise Irene Harmon
Obituary for Denise Harmon
On June 7, 1955, GOD sent an angel from heaven that the world would come to know as Denise Irene Harmon, and on December 31, 2015, GOD called his angel back home. Many would refer to Denise’s countenance and aura as being pleasant, calming, comforting, and serene. In this day and age where unbridled...
Torino Eugene Hawkins
HAWKINS,
Torino Eugene Hawkins, age 44. Sunrise October 31, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio and Sunset December 25, 2015 in Atlanta, GA. Torino was a 1990 graduate of West High School and spent his life time in Law Enforcement. Torino was preceded in death by his father Wayne Eugene “Jerry” Ross and grandmother Cleida Allen. Left to cherish his memory, his...
James A. “Doc” Pugh Sr.
PUGH,
James ‘Doc’ Pugh, Sr. was born on October 2, 1946, in Daisytown, Pennsylvania, to the Fredrick and Gladys Pickens Pugh. He attended West Junior High School and graduated in 1964 from Warren G. Harding High School. In 1965 Doc married Patricia Ann Walters, and in the same year, became one of the first blacks to own a franchise with...
Gwendolyn D. Favors
FAVORS,
Gwendolyn D. Favors, age 65. Sunrise May 28, 1950 in Athens, GA and Sunset December 22, 2015 in Columbus, OH. Gwendolyn was a member of True Deliverance International Ministries. She was preceded in death by her parents Edith Kennebrew Favors and Philip Favors, Jr., and grandmother Leila Howard. Left to cherish her memory, daughters Summer Favors and Brittainy Wright,...
Joe Henry Keith
KEITH,
Joe Henry Keith, age 79. Sunirse February 15, 1936 in Talladega, AL and Sunset December 18, 2015 in Columbus, OH. He attended Antioch Baptist Church in Talladega and So Help Me God Church of Christ in Columbus. Joe was a graduate of Talladega Training School and attended trade school and Columbus State for welding. He was a veteran of...
Jeremiah T’Shaun Harper
HARPER,
Jeremiah T’Shaun Harper, age 17. Sunrise July 18, 1998 and Sunset December 14, 2015. He attended FCI Academy and Linden McKinley High School. Jeremiah was preceded in death by his uncle Craig “Wimpy” Banks, great aunt Alfreda McGhee, Great grandparents Margaret and Harvey Harper Sr. Left to cherish his memory, mother Latissa Harper, daughter Harmony Griffin, sister Serenity Amir...
Naomi E.A. Mitchell
Naomi E. A. Mitchell of Columbus, Ohio born June 22, 1947 in Lyndon, Ohio. She passed away December 8, 2015 at OSU main hospital.
Naomi was preceded in death by her parents William R. Mitchell and Lillian Davis Mitchell. She is survived by two sisters Marlene and Melda Mitchell of Columbus. Special Uncle and Aunt Paul and Sara...
Lena J. Curry
CURRY,
Lena Jane Curry, age 64. Sunrise August 30, 1951 in Talcottt, WV and Sunset December 12, 2015. Lena attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church, was a Medical Assistant and enjoyed playing Chess. She was preceded in death by her parents Ella Pearl Cordell and Thomas Perez. Left to cherish her memory, companion Ralph Simon, father of children Emery...
Erskin William Reynolds Jr.
Erskin William Reynolds Jr., the son of Erskin and Jacqueline Reynolds was born Auust 9, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio. He was called to glory by his Heavenly Father on the 8th of December 2015 at the young age of 41. He was a graduate of Beechcroft High School and a student at the DeVry University. Erskin was an inspiring rapper,...
Quran Tyree Davis
Davis,
Quran Tyree Davis, age 19. Sunrise September 24, 1996 and Sunset December 11, 2015. Quran attended Early College Academy and worked at DSW. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Thelma Scales, aunt Yvonna Payton, cousins Jordan Payton and Tyr’Iam Curry, and Godfather Elisha Wilson. Left to cherish his memory, mothers Arnetta L. Davis Jenness (Ailandus) Arnold, father...
Roddell Maurice “Chuck Gucci-Boom” Fuqua
FUQUA
Roddell Maurice “Chuck Gucci-Boom” Fuqua, age 47. Sunrise June 24, 1968 and Sunset December 7, 2015. Roddell was a mentor to young men, great at cooking, and barbering. He had much love for his family. Roddell was preceded in death by his father Sylvester Charles Fuqua, sister LaTina Fuqua-Brooks, maternal grandmother Ella M. Cook, and praternal grandmother Mabel Fuqua. ...
Dwayne Millard Barnes Sr.
BARNES
Dwayne Millard Barnes Sr., age 55. Sunrise April 28, 1960 and Sunset December 7, 2015. Dwayne was a graduate of South High School. He was preceded in death by his parents Eli and Irene Barnes, sister Sharon E. Barnes and former spouses Janice Barnes and Wendy Barnes. Left to cherish his memory, wife Agnes Christopher Barnes, son Dwayne M...
John L. Leonard Jr.
LEONARD,
John L. Leonard, Jr. age 55. Sunrise August 16, 1960 in Atlanta, GA and Sunset December 4, 2015 In Gahanna, OH. John was an Electrician at The Ohio State University and a Supervisor at EGCC. He was a member of International Christian Center and The RU Group. Left to cherish his memory, wife Lea Brown, parents John L. Leonard...
Mittie R. Ray
RAY
Mittie R. Ray, age 81. Sunrise January 2, 1934 in Chester, SC and Sunset December 3, 2015 in Columbus, OH. Mittie was a graduate of East High School and a retired Nurse Assistant at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Bone Cancer Unit. She was a member of God’s Grace Church where she ministered with the choir. Mittie was...
Eugene Bryant Sr.
BRYANT,
Eugene Bryant, Sr., age 59. Sunrise April 30, 1956 in Long Beach, NY and Sunset November 27, 2015 in Columbus, OH. Eugene was a member of Patmos World Outreach Center. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a mechanic and was known as “Cadillac”. He was preceded in death by his parents Roosevelt Bryant Sr. and Maggie...
George M. Ellis Sr.
ELLIS,
George M. Ellis Sr., age 46. Sunrise November 20, 1969 and Sunset November 26, 2015. George was employed at Johnson Culinary, The Sweet Shop and was a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Nathaniel M. Ellis, grandmother Bernice M. Hughes, uncle Keith Heard and aunts Sylvia Ann Milton, Sarah Heard...



