Obituaries

William “Bill” Higginbotham

William “Bill” Higginbotham

William Higginbotham, 76, affectionately known as "Bill" went Home to be with The Lord on Friday September 19, 2014. He was born to Lucius and Alice Higginbotham on January 21, 1938 in Ward, West Virginia. He graduated from Washington High in London, West Virginia.

He moved to Columbus, Ohio in the late 1950's. After graduating from welding school he obtained...

Larry Joe Pace

Larry Joe Pace

PACE

Larry Joe Pace, age 58. Sunrise August 5, 1956 in Cedartown, GA and Sunset September 19, 2014 in Columbus, OH. Larry was a graduate of Cedartown High School, was an independent truck driver with Always Dragon, and a member of Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church where he served with the Men of Vision. He was preceded in death by his...

Elizabeth “Babe” Martin

Elizabeth “Babe” Martin

Martin

Elizabeth "Babe" Martin, age 93. Sunrise November 21, 1920 in Charlotte, NC and Sunset September 18, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Babe was a former resident of Brooklyn, NY where she was the owner of Martins Corner Restaurant and a member of Concord Baptist Church. She joined the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Columbus under...

Joyce A. Jones

Joyce A. Jones

JONES,

Joyce A. Jones, age 55. Sunrise July 3, 1959 in Fayettville, WV and Sunset September 18, 2014 at Zusman Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was a member of Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church and was employed at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents Parish Howard and Henrietta B. Jones Acklin, sister Tomika...

Terrence E. “Tee” Pyfrom

Terrence E. “Tee” Pyfrom

Terrence Eugene "TEE" Pyfrom, age 37. He was born June 4, 1977 and he sadly and unexpectedly departed on Saturday September 13, 2014. Terrence grew up working with The Columbus Dispatch to earn extra money as a teenager and he attended Columbus Public Schools. Throughout his life Terrence became a successful entrepreneur. He loved to play basketball, gamble and travel....

Baby Kayden Lamar Ross

Baby Kayden Lamar Ross

ROSS,Baby Kayden Lamar Ross, was born on April 7, 2014 and joined the angels in Heaven, on September 12, 2014. Kayden is survived by his parents Siana Nicole Talley and Channing Michael Ross Sr., brother Channing Michael Ross II, sisters Gabrielle Denise Ross and Micah Jenean Ross, maternal grandmother Gina Talley, paternal grandparents Denise (Bobby) Hawkins-Brown and Michael (Joyette) Ross,...

Wanda L. Rash-Pritchett

Wanda L. Rash-Pritchett

RASH-PRITCHETTA very multi talented Lady with a Big Heart. Known as Wanda Loraine Rash-Prtchett, (Song Bird), was born to her parents Elder Way Spikes and Estelle Rash on April 21, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio. Wanda attended West High School and Fort Hayes Career Center. She was a talented musician and songstress from the age of 3. She truly loved the...

Darrell “Mr. Smoke” Mitchell

Darrell “Mr. Smoke” Mitchell

Darrell "Dr. Smoke" Mitchell, age 55. Sunrise February 24, 1959 in Detroit, MI and Sunset September 9, 2014. Darrell was a 1977 graduate of Linden McKinley High School and worked at Plascolite and J.C. Pennys. He was preceded in death by his father Wensor Mitchell Sr., grandparents Johnnie Sue and Carey Wellington and brother Ronnie Mitchell. left to cherish his...

Olas  Dunson

Olas Dunson

DUNSON,Olas Dunson, age 81. Sunrise October 7, 1932 in Talapoosa, GA and Sunset September 4, 2014 in Columbus, OH. Olas was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, former employee of AT & T , and retired mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. He graduated from Hondros College as a Licensed Realtor. He was a member of Mt. Olivet...

Elder Jessie  Harrison

Elder Jessie Harrison

Hairston,

Elder Jessie Hairston, age 89. Born on March 23, 1925 in Martinsville, VA went to be with The Lord on September 3, 2014 in Columbus, OH. Elder Hairston was a Brick Mason and retired as a Building Inspector at The Ohio State University. He was founder and pastor of Holy Ghost Revival Center Church of Christ. He was preceded...

Lavon Jerell Cato

Lavon Jerell Cato

Lavon Jerell Cato

Born January 18, 1971, Lavon went home with God September 3, 2014. A graduate of Mifflin High School, Lavon served in the Navy Reserve of San Diego, CA as a Hospital Corpsman. He also studied Sociology/Social Work at the Atlanta Metropolitan College. In 2002, Lavon founded CatoStrophic Noize, a media company specializing in music production and...

Deaconess Cora M Towns

Deaconess Cora M Towns

TOWNS,Deaconess Cora M. Towns, age 72. Sunrise May 31, 1942 in Montgomery, WV and Sunset September 1, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio.

James E. Littleton Sr.

James E. Littleton Sr.

James E. Littleton Sr., Age 85. Sunrise August 6, 1929 and Sunset August 31, 2014. Veteran of the U.S. Army Veteran and retired Mail Handler and Railroad Worker. He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel Littleton and Alberta Ballard Littleton. Left to cherish his memory sons James Littleton and Charles Caldwell, daughters Mary Carter and Rita Caldwell, grandchildren...

Albert  Pace Iii

Albert Pace Iii

OBITUARY

Mr. Albert Pace III, was born in Cedartown, (Polk County) GA, on July 9,1933, to the loving parents of the late Mrs. Bulah Mae Pace and Mr. Albert Pace, Jr. He was reared on a farm in the Young Station Community and attended the Young Station Schools in Cedartown (Polk County), GA. He was married to the former Jeanette...