Obituaries

Mortica Lee “Burton” Edwards, born December 2, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio to Bobby Gene and Arthelia Louise “Burton” Hague. Survived by parents Bobby and Louise of Ronda, NC, sisters April (James) Burton Grisby, Lovelena Hague, Danielle (Phillip) Taylor, Angie Bell, and brother Dexter Bell, all of Columbus, Ohio. Son, Jhuante Daniel Burton (Fiancee Bianca Williams), grandchildren, Jalaila Michelle Burton and...

MITCHELL, William Kirk Mitchell Sr., age 79. Sunrise December 24, 1934 in Beckley, WV and Sunset December 4, 2014 in Columbus, OH. William served in the U.S. Army, retired from the City of Columbus and was a member of Everlasting Life Church. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Helen Young Mitchell and son Walter James Mitchell...

DAVIS, J.B. Edmond “Jack” Davis, age 80. Sunrise July 15, 1934 in Blair, SC and Sunset December 1, 2014 at St. Anns Medical Center in Westerville. Jack was a U.S. Army veteran and a retiree of Rockwell International/Boeing. An active member of First Congregational United Church of Christ he served on various boards and committees within the church and Columbus...

MORTON, William H. Morton III, age 61. Sunrise February 1, 1953 in Pittsburg, PA and Sunset December 4, 2014 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, OH. William was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran where he was a Heavy Equipment Repairman. He worked in the Steel Mill, Nursing , and Security and was recruited to play for the Pittsburg Pirates Farm...

Varondo Devel Harvard was born in Ft. Lauderdale Florida on June 27, 1973 to J.C. Harvard and the late Neata Harvard. The lord called him home on November 21, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio.

Devel was a great Father who loved his children more than anything in th his world. He was a man of Strong Faith. He lived his life...

GRAVES Baby Kashmir Dawn Graves, was born to Cassandra Ellison and Robert Graves on October 5, 2014. On Saturday, November 1, 2014 Angels descended from the Heavens to carry Kashmir to the bosom of God. Kashmir was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 which means she has a short period of time to be with us, so we cherished every moment. Kashmir...

Lessolungo Blackwell Passmore, age 60, of West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord November 24, 2014. Lessolungo was born to Martha and John Airy Blackwell on August 15, 1954.

Lessolungo was loved by her family and community. She was a member of Church of Christ. Lessolungo was vibrant, creative, full of life and multitalented in so many...

Traci Marie Williams, age 42. Sunrise December 7, 1971 and Sunset November 24, 2014. Traci was a 1990 graduate of Beechcroft High School, was studying Nursing at Columbus State, was employed at Bob Evans and was a member of Triedstone Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Wilma and Marshall Sanders Sr. and aunt Rose Mary Sanders....

JORDAN Elder Paul John Ette Jordan, AKA John Jordan, age 88. Sunrise July 29, 1926 in Goodwater, AL and Sunset November 20, 2014 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Elder Jordan retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He was a member of the Church of God MPGofT where he served as an Elder. He was also very proud of his...

Renai Michell Payne, age 48. Sunrise Novmber 29, 1965 and Sunset November 16, 2014. Michelle was a 1984 graduate of Marion Franklin High School, and worked for Nationwide Insurance and The U.S. Postal Service. She was a member of Columbus Christian Center where she served on the Ministerial Staff and in Choir. Renai was preceded in death by her father...

DAYS, Stephanie Elaine Days, age 51. Sunrise November 5, 1963 and Sunset November 16, 2014 in Columbus, OH. Stephanie was a graduate of Beechcroft High School. Her passion was mentoring the women at Maryhaven. Stephanie was preceded in death by her parents, Gary and Geraldine Days, and her brother Keith Edward Days. She leaves to mourn, her brother, Gary Days,...

CHANEY,

Johnella Chaney, age 86.  Sunrise February 22, 1928 in Harlan, KY and Sunset November 14, 2014 in Columbus, OH.  Johnella Chaney was a Jehovah’s Witness at the Kingdom Hall Woodland Terrace for over 50 years.  Johnella was preceded in death by her father and mother, Effie Woolen and Daniel Raimey, grandson, Lamont Randall, granddaughter, Erica Willis, sister, Connie Frances,...

VIPPERMAN,

Jay Howard Vipperman, age 88.  Jay was born on December 20, 1925 in Sharondale, KY and passed away November 15, 2014 at Liberty Nursing Home, in Mansfield, OH.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, member of American Legion and retiree of Gorman-Rupp Company.  He was a gospel singer and a member of Lighthouse Chapel in Lucas, OH.  Jay was...

CROFT,

Gregory Wayne Croft I, age 53.  Sunrise March 19, 1961 in Youngstown, OH and Sunset November 13, 2014 in Columbus, OH.  Gregory was a graduate of Youngstown East High School, a veteran Military Police in the U.S. Army and owner of Platinum Status Entertainment, Croft Entertainment Complex (CEC), Builder Plus and Serusha –Steiner Associates.  Gregory was a member of...

KATES

Carrie Louise Kates, age 66.  Surnise August 11, 1948 in Augusta, GA and Sunset November 11, 2014 in Columbus, OH.  Carrie was a retired nurse.  She was a member of The Asbury United Methodist Church where she ministered in Theatrical Dance, Music, Asbury Childrens Choir and Christian Education.  She was preceded in death by her parents Josephine and Louis...