Obituaries

Thomas M. Ellison “Hicks” was born October 18, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio. He went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2015. He attended Mifflin High School and also Carpenter School.

 

Thomas gave his life to God and attended Burnside Baptist Church. Tommy was an avid walker, and was always willing to help someone out in the neighborhood...

THORNTON,

Deborah Faye (Rash) Thornton, age 61.  Sunrise April 14, 1954 in Welch, WV and Sunset July 2, 2015 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.  Deborah was employed at Select Specialty and Extended Stay.  She was preceded in by her parents John R. and Willie Mary Rash, sister Vedetta Rash, and special nephew gift of life donor Evens Archer...

Loretta “Tiny” Johnson 58, passed away on Wednesday,  June 24, 1985, 2015 at Ohio State University Hospital after an extended illness.

She was born on August 3,1956 in Mansfield, Oh where stayed all her life before moving to Columbus, Oh in 2005. She attended Mansfield City Schools and was well known and loved by many. She loved playing bingo and...

Jennifer K. Harris was born on November 2, 1960. She passed unexpectedly in Mount Carmel East Hospital on June 27, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 54. Jennifer was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia S. Harris. Jennifer graduated from Pine Forge Academy. She was a member of Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church where she sang in...

Mr. Aaron D. Koonce passed away June 22, 2015 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, Georgia.   His services will be held Thursday July 2, 2015 at Abundant Life Ministries, 5025 Glendale, Toledo, Ohio43614. Wake service at 10:00am followed by Funeral at 11:00am.  Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME 2500 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43211

WITCHER,

Curtis E. Witcher Sr., age 62.  Sunrise July 6, 1952 and Sunset June 21, 2015.  He was a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies and was known for being Christian Rapper.  He was preceded in death by his parents William Ford Witcher and Ida Mae Witcher, son Curtis Eugene Witcher Jr. and sister Patricia Ann Witcher.  Left to...

Roger Lewis Knight, Jr. was born on October 17, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio at St. Ann’s hospital to Teresa R. Busby (Mangum) and Roger Lewis Knight, Sr. From the moment he could talk, Roger had the ability to make everyone laugh. Roger, also known as “Doodie”, could be characterized as sweet, kind-hearted, and loving. He attended South High school and...

THOMAS,

Robert Kevin Thomas, age 49.  Sunrise April 2, 1966 and Sunset June 11, 2015.  Kevin was a Truck Driver for Carl Brown Trucking and a member of New Raye of Hope Ministries.  He was preceded in death by his parents Eddie Ree and C. Joyce Thomas, sister June E. Thompson Bowman and brothers John Jordan Wade and Brian Kocher. ...

Baby Raelynn My-Tina Senir Holloway, 1 year old, joined the Angels in Heaven on June 10, 2015 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.  She is survived by her parents India Hinton and Ricky Holloway Sr., brother Ricky Holloway Jr., maternal grandparents Regina Hill and Darryl Hinton, paternal grandparents Deborah Holloway and Alex Collins and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. ...

Butcher

Sara Bell Butcher, age 80.  Sunrise April 12, 1935 in St. Joseph, MO and Sunset June 11, 2015 at OSU Medical Center Columbus, OH.  Sara was a Surgical Tech at OSU Medical Center and a member of Praise Temple Communtiy Church where she served as Church Mother.  She was preceded in death by her parents Agnes and Sherman Tahl,...

Wanda Lee Lyshe, age 67.  Sunrise November 13, 1947 in Maysville, KY and Sunset  June 10, 2015 in Columbus, OH.  Wanda worked at Ohio Health as an Accounts Receivable Specialist.  She was a member of Faith Ministries Church.  Wanda was preceded in death by her parents Eugene Thomas and Lillian Frances Lofton Thomas.  Left to cherish her memory, son Edward...

WYNN,

Veronica Lee Wynn, age 60.  Sunrise June 3, 1955 and Sunset June 9, 2015.  Veronica was employed at The State of Ohio and was a member of Manna from on High Ministries.  She was preceded in death by her father Odell Tucker and twin great grandchildren.  Left to cherish her memory are her parents Anna Bennett Williams, sons Darius...

STANCIL,

Bobby Ray Stancil, age 58.  Sunrise May 2, 1957 in Selma, NC and Sunset June 9, 2015.  Bobby retired from National Electric Coil Co and was a member of New Wine International Worship Center.  He was preceded in death by his parents Needham Isiah and Betty Lou Stancil and sister Doris Watson.  Left to cherish his memory, companion Norma...

Janie Belle Martin-Thompson was born on February 2, 1926 to Will Hurt and Mary Agnes VanEaton in Elkin, North Carolina.  She went home to be with her Heavenly Father on June 6, 2015.  Janie was a Home Health Aide.  She was a member of Gospel Tabernacle Church UHC where she was a supporter of The Woman’s Ministry and The Food...

Minnie Calloway, was born March 29, 1940.  She was adopted at birth to Roosevelt and Aldonese Jackson, an only child.  Minnie was called home June 1, 2015 at Mt. Carmel Hospital East.

 

Minnie joined Bethesda Baptist Church and was baptized at an early age and was a active member of the Church Choir, usher board, Sunday School and BYPU...

HAMILTON,

Joseph Francis Hamilton Sr., age 60.  Sunrise July 27, 1954 in Gary, WV and Sunset June 6, 2015 in Doctor’s Hospital.  Joseph was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and Army.  He retired from The State of Ohio Department of Corrections and UPS.  Joseph was preceded in death by his parents Annie Mae and Roscoe Hamilton Sr., brother Alan...

LAURY

Henry E. “Eddie” Laury Sr., age 83.  Sunrise April 17, 1933 in Wheeling, WV and Sunset June 6, 2015 at Grant Hospital in Columbus, OH.  Eddie retired from Southeastern Trailways.  He was preceded in death by his parents Lula and Leo Guyon, Sr., brothers Moses Guyon, Major Lee Laury, Jasper Guyon, Michael Guyon, and Robert Guyon.  Left to cherish...

Courtney Lamont Elmore was born July 1, 1985. He departed this life unexpectedly on May 31, 2015.

 

Coutney, aka ,Ozzy was a loving father, son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin. He loved rapping and was always in the studio with his cousin DaJuan. Courtney loved his family. His awesome personality touched many lives.

 

Courtney had...