Obituaries

Vanessa Jean Patrick

Vanessa Jean Patrick

Vanessa Jean Patrick, age 60.  Vanessa was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 9, 1956 and passed away  May 21, 2016.  Vanessa graduated from Linden-McKinley High School in 1974 and attended Columbus State Community College.  Vanessa’s greatest joy was  her daughter, Christina.  She enjoyed traveling, reading, board and computer games, and cooking for friends and family.  A generous, sweet soul,...

Frank A. “Redd” Thornton Iii

Frank A. “Redd” Thornton Iii

Frank A. “Redd” Thornton III, age 47. Born on October 7, 1968 to the union of Frank Thornton Jr. and Toni Thomas. Frank received his education through Columbus Public Schools. He furthered his education at Job Corps in Dayton, Ohio where he studied cooking and HVAC. Frank held down various positions and could do just about any job.

Frank was...

Michael Pannell

Michael Pannell

PANNELL,

Michael Pannell, age 44.  Sunrise December 10, 1971 and Sunset April 29, 2016.

Michael was preceded in death by his father Butch Earthman

Michael in survived by his mother Jacqueline Pannell, daughter Sekoya Pannell, sons Michael Pannell Jr., and Freddie Pannell, sister Ketrice A. Pannell, brother Reginal Pannell, granddaughter Diranna Richardson and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Albert Miller

Albert Miller

Albert Miller, age 72. Sunrise September 4, 1943 and Sunset May 25, 2016. Albert is predeceased by his father, Clifford Battle  and brother, Gregory Battle. Left to cherish his memory, wife, Kim Taylor-Miller;  mother, Virgina (Edward) Ivery; sons, Albert Price, Dajuan Miller, and Kahlic Taylor; daughters Aundria Miller, Lanisha Miller, and Jamylah Miller; brothers, Gary Battle, Samuel Battle, Michael Battle,...

Billy C. Lee

Billy C. Lee

Billy C. Lee, age 72.  Sunrise April 6, 1944 in Autuagaville, AL and Sunset May 15, 2016  at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.  Billy was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and owner of Quality Home Improvement.  He was preceded in death by his parents Lula Bell (Motley) and Curtis Lee Sr., son Alfonso Seabon, brother Curtis Lee Jr., and...

Armani Davon Anderson

Armani Davon Anderson

ANDERSON,

Armani Davon Anderson, age 14. Sunrise December 26, 2001 and Sunset May 9, 2016. Armani was preceded in death by his great grandmother Henrietta Acklin, aunt Joyce Jones and cousin Andriquez Acklin. Left to cherish his memory, parents David J. Anderson and Jennifer L. Roberts, brothers Rashaid Roberts, Hassan (Diamond) Roberts and Antonio Roberts, sister Dayana Myles, grandparents Cynthia...

Woodrow Bussie

Woodrow Bussie

Mr. Woodrow Bussie, age 54 was born in Newman, Georgia on November 11, 1961 to the union of the late John W. Bussie and Rosie M. Bussie. Woodrow passed in this life on May 10, 2016 around 4pm surrounded by family and friends in Columbus, Ohio.

 

Mr. Woodrow was preceded in death by his father John W....

John T. Rumph, Sr.

John T. Rumph, Sr.

John Thomas “Rumph” Sr. was born on January 8, 1928 in Marshallville, Georgia to Frank and Hattie Rumph. To this union 13 children were born. Rumph accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He relocated to Ohio and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church of Columbus, Ohio for many years. He worked at Local Union...

Bessie Jean Rhodes

Bessie Jean Rhodes

Bessie Jean Rhodes, age 71.  Sunrise March 3, 1945 in Sebastopol, MS and Sunset May 1, 2016 at St. Anns Hospital, Westerville, OH.  Bessie was preceded in death by her parents George and Daisy McClinton Pace, sons Eugene Milton and Eddie Rhodes, grandson Marquan Jones, and brothers Cleveland Pace, Jeff Pace and Jack Pace.  Left to cherish her memory, daughter...

John Ulysses Holmes, Sr.

John Ulysses Holmes, Sr.

John Ulysses Holmes, Sr., age 81. Sunrise December 28, 1934 and Sunset May 1, 2016. John was a veteran of The U.S. Army, and retired from Anheuser Busch. He is predeceased by his parents, Julia Harris and Harold Holmes; son, Tony Holmes; brothers, Robert and Jimmy Holmes. Left to cherish his memory, wife, Rose Holmes; daughters, Velma Bonner, Virgina Bonner,...

Marie M. Mitchell

Marie M. Mitchell

MITCHELL

Marie M. Mitchell, age 83. Sunrise September 30, 1932 in Brownsville, TN and Sunset April 27, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Marie retired from nursing in private duty and nursing homes. She was a member of Triedstone Baptist Church where she served with the Usher Ministry. She was also on a bowling league and a member of East Columbus Community...

Darryl R. Mcghee

Darryl R. Mcghee

 

Darryl R. McGhee, age 56. Sunrise March 23, 1960 and Sunset April 26, 2016. Darryl is predeceased by his parents, Evelyn and Raymond McGhee. Left to cherish his memory, wife, Jolene McGhee; brother, Jon McGhee; sisters, Sheena Peek, and Simone McGhee; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10am and Funeral 11am Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at...

Everee Gates

Everee Gates

Everee Gates was born on August 6, 1936 in Still water, Oklahoma to  J. D. and Lillian Irvin.

Everee’s family moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she married William Woods.  Together they had three daughters, Raelynn, RouChan and Reesha.  Everee enjoyed being with family and friends.

She worked at General Motors for 12 years.  She was a loving Mother and...

Lloyd Gene Williams Jr.

Lloyd Gene Williams Jr.

Lloyd Gene Williams, Jr., age 80, passed away on Monday April 18, 2016 at his residence surrounded by wife, Children and family. Lloyd was born May 31, 1935 to Lloyd and Florence Williams. He attended Columbus City Schools and enlisted in U.S. Army serving 17 years as a Green Beret during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a owner...

Van Douglas Darling Iii

Van Douglas Darling Iii

Mr. Van Douglas Darling III, 25 of Reynoldsburg, OH. Lovingly known to his family as “Mini”, to his friends as “Diezel”, and to his mother as “Dougie”. Van departed this life Sunday, April 10, 2016. Van was born December 21, 1990 in Columbus, OH; the son of Eula “Tiny” Conley and Van Darling, Jr.

In his younger years he started...

Enrique C. Straughter

Enrique C. Straughter

STRAUGHTER,

Enrique C. Straughter, age 18.  Sunrise February 28, 1998 and Sunset April 15, 2016.  Enrique was a senior at Reynoldsburg High School.  He loved to play basketball at the recreation center.  Enrique was preceded in death by his uncle Vinnie Straughter and cousin Romanno Head.  Left to cherish his memory, mothers Linda Straughter and Jaime Straughter, father Dontae Ball,...

Cobb Jones

Cobb Jones

JONES,

Cobb Jones, age 79. Sunrise December 25, 1936 in Alberta, VA and Sunset April 10, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Cobb retired from The U.S. Air Force and The U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the VFW Post 3764. Cobb was preceded in death by his parents Gilbert and Jennie Hill Jones, brothers Edward, James and Ernest Jones...

Amanda Darcel Washinton

Amanda Darcel Washinton

WASHINGTON,

Amanda Darcel Washington, age 56.  Sunrise August 12, 1959 and Sunset April 8, 2016.  Amanda graduated from Eastmoor High School and later from Cosemetology School.  She was preceded in death by her parents Polly and Esda Washington Sr.  Left to cherish her memory, daughters Shanica Jones, Shavon (Meged) Griffin, Shanell Griffin and Shamere Griffin, sons Charles Griffin and Andre...

Lena Mae Ellison

Lena Mae Ellison

Ellison

Lena Mae Ellison, age 66. Sunrise November 29, 1949 and Sunset April 10, 2016. Lena is predeceased by her parents, Katie Mae and Bennie Reid; significant other, John Harris; and brother, John Lee Reid. Left to cherish her memory, daughters, Tina (Timothy) Sweeney, and Michelle Ellison; son, Timmy Ellison; husband, David Ellison, Jr.; brother, Arthur Reid; sisters, Robin (Darryl)...

Elfago Davis

Elfago Davis

DAVIS,

Elfago Davis, age 57. Sunrise January 7, 1959 in Washington, GA and Sunset April 10, 2016 in Columbus, OH.  Elfago was a graduate of Columbus North High and attended Central State University on track scholarship.  He was a veteran, retiring from the U.S. Army.  He was employed at PCM Sarcom.  Elfago was preceded in death by his parents Sarah...