Obituaries

Carlotta Scott Jenkins

Carlotta Scott Jenkins

Scott Jenkins,

Carlotta Louise Scott Jenkins, age 64.  Sunrise September 11, 1951 and Sunset November 20, 2015.  Carlotta worked at Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority.  She was preceded in death by her parents Ruby Givens Smith and Claude H. Scott Sr., husband Jessie Jenkins, and brother Carlos Louis Scott.  Left to cherish her memory, daughter Tonya Scott, sons Dallas Scott Sr.,...

Marion D. “Myron” Skaggs

Marion D. “Myron” Skaggs

SKAGGS,

Marion D. “Myron” Skaggs, age 50.  Sunrise February 4, 1965 in Kingsport, TN and Sunset November 27, 2015 in Columbus, OH.  Myron was a member of Mt. Ararat Church.  He was preceded in death by his father George Clayton, brother Terrance Skaggs, grandmother Josie McClure and uncle Melvin Skaggs.  Left to cherish his memory, mother Thelma Monroe, sister Byanca...

Virginia Edna Graves Brown

Virginia Edna Graves Brown

Virginia Edna Graves Brown, age 61. Sunrise April 21, 1954 and Sunset November 20, 2015. Geni as she was affectionately known many was a graduate of East High School and a member of St. Dominic’s Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Lewis Graves Sr and Virginia Edna Hill Graves and brothers Robert Lewis Graves Jr....

Deacon Donald E. Guilford

Deacon Donald E. Guilford

GUILFORD,

Donald Eugene Guilford, age 66.  Sunrise November 3, 1949 and Sunset November 18, 2015.  Donald graduated from Central High School, retired from Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority and was an Independent Business Owner.  He was a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies where he served with the Deacon Ministry and President of the Pastors Aid Ministry.  He was preceded...

Tito Y. Adams

Tito Y. Adams

Tito Y. Adams was born August 19, 1974 in Richmond, VA to William Henry Adams and Betty B. Adams-Dickerson.

 

He played little league baseball and was a high school quarterback at Highland Springs High School, where he graduated in 1993. He then relocated to Columbus, Ohio in 2009. Tito was a loyal fan of both Philadelphia Eagles and...

Daniel Thomas Hardgrove

Daniel Thomas Hardgrove

HARDGROVE,

Daniel Thomas Hardgrove, age 57, was born October 24, 1958 and passed away November 17, 2015.  Daniel was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School and was well known for being a talented musician mastering many instruments.  He attended class at The Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research where he served in the choir.  Daniel was preceded in death by...

Kamal Jahlil Dobosu

Kamal Jahlil Dobosu

DOBOSU

Kamal Jahlil Dobosu, age 48.  Sunrise August 27, 1967 in Providence, RI and Sunset November 13, 2015 in Columbus, OH.  Kamal was a graduate of East High School.  Left to cherish his memory, father Kodzo Dobosu, sons Jalen Dobosu and Jahlil Dobosu, daughters Ashante Dobosu (Ramon) Towns, Allanah Dobosu Latasha Gray Dobosu, Alexis Franklin and Ashley Franklin, siblings KeKe,...

Ruby Louise Lewis

Ruby Louise Lewis

LEWIS,

Ruby Louise Lewis, age 87, was born August 8, 1928 and went Home to be with the Lord November 15, 2015. Ruby was a faithful charter member of St. Thomas Baptist Church; there she was the FIRST member to join, she served as the Church Mother and with the Choir and Deaconess Ministries. Ruby was preceded in death by...

Ronald Myers

Ronald Myers

Ronald Myers born January 10, 1955 departed this life on November 7 2015.

 Ronald attended Linden McKinley High School and he served in the United States Air Force.

Ronald was preceeded in by his father Wesley E. Myers.

Ronald leaves behind his loving mother Virginia Myers, sister Priscilla Murphy, 3 brothers James Myers, Wesley Myers and...

Gladys Marie Mccullough Steele

Gladys Marie Mccullough Steele

McCullough Steele

Gladys Marie McCullough Steele, age 68.  Sunrise January 7, 1947 in Bryant, TX and Sunset November 11, 2015 at Arlington Court Nursing Home in Upper Arlington, OH.  Gladys was employed at The Ohio State University Medical Center and attended New Salem Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents Rev Early and Marie Rush Hines, first...

Tykeem Finesse Eskridge

Tykeem Finesse Eskridge

ESKRIDGE,

TyKeem Finesse Eskridge, age 16.  Sunrise April 6, 1999 and Sunset November 9, 2015.  TyKeem was a student at Northland High School and was a member of Acts of Faith where he played African Drums during worship.  TyKeem was preceded in death by his great grandparents Henry and Mary Ada Fields and Lucy Jackson.  Left to cherish his memory,...

Michael L. Cardwell

Michael L. Cardwell

Michael L. Cardwell, age 59.  Sunrise August 31, 1956 in Bluefield, WV and Sunset November 9, 2015 in Columbus, OH.  Michael attended New Birth Christian Ministries and was known for his love of training dogs.  He was preceded in death by his parents William and Arretta Hunter Cardwell, brothers Wade, Philip, William and Roland Cardwell.  Left to cherish his memory,...

Barbara Ann Watkins

Barbara Ann Watkins

Barbara Ann Watkins, age 77.  Sunrise May 27, 1938 in Catherine, WV and Sunset November 3, 2015 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital Columbus, Ohio.  Barbara was formerly employed at Franklin Park Medical Center.  She was a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies where she served on the Convention Staff and Administrative Staff.  She was also President of the Nurses...

Edward “Duke” Morgan

Edward “Duke” Morgan

Edward “Duke” Morgan was born November 13, 1965 to Edward Morgan and the late Linda Morgan in Columbus, Ohio.

 

On Tuesday, October 13, 2015, Duke was baptized during one of his many stays at Mt. Carmel West Hospital by Pastor Hoard of United Word Ministry.

 

Duke attended East High, where he played football. He went...

John I Smith

John I Smith

SMITH,

Joe I. Smith was born on April 21, 1945 to Ola Mae Curry and Robert Smith in Owensboro, Kentucky. He departed this life after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday November 4, 2015. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Herman Williams Jr., Earl Edward Owens, and Harvey Smith, and Sister Margie Fountain. Joe leaves to...

Marvin Daniel Smith

Marvin Daniel Smith

SMITH,

Marvin Daniel Smith, age 52. Sunrise December 20, 1962 in Cincinnati, OH and Sunset October 27, 2015 in Columbus, OH. Marvin was owner/operator of MDS Mobile Detail Service. He was preceded in death by his parents Ruby Hairston and Lonie Hairston, grandmother Annie Smith, and sisters Barbara Sowards and Deborah Chambers. Left to cherish his memory, son Lonie Smith,...

Eddie J. Milner Jr.

Eddie J. Milner Jr.

MILNER,

Eddie James Milner Jr., age 60. Sunrise May 21, 1955 in Columbus, OH and Sunset November 2, 2015 in Cincinnati, OH. Eddie was a graduate of Marion Franklin High School. He earned a Bachelor’s in Finance at Central State University where he was also a member of The Lodge. He played in the National Baseball League as an Outfielder...

Tina Louise Miller

Tina Louise Miller

MILLER

Tina Louise Miller, age 53.  Sunrise July 2, 1962 and Sunset October 28, 2015.  Tina was a graduate of Central High School and was employed at Vision Service Plan.  She was preceded in death by her parents Alfred Woolfork and Inez Funderburg, grandparents Cornelia and Eugene Woolfolk, Claude Funderburg and Mary Ruth Lillard and aunt Diane Dupree.  Left to...

George Ratcliff

George Ratcliff

RATCLIFF,

George Ratcliff, Jr., age 66.  Sunrise August 30, 1949 in Port Gibson MS and Sunset October 25, 2015 in Columbus, OH.  George worked for The State of Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his father George Ratcliff Sr., siblings Joe Brandon, Judy Davis, Peggy Sue Davis, Becky Davis, grandparents Abraham and Martha Brandon and special uncle James Brandon. ...

Tina Louise Miller

Tina Louise Miller

MILLER

Tina Louise Miller, age 53.  Sunrise July 2, 1962 and Sunset October 28, 2015.  Tina was a graduate of Central High School and was employed at Vision Service Plan.  She was preceded in death by her parents Alfred Woolfork and Inez Funderburg, grandparents Cornelia and Eugene Woolfolk, Claude Funderburg and Mary Ruth Lillard and aunt Diane Dupree.  Left to...