Obituaries

BROWN,Wyntra Faye Brown, 65. Sunrise April 14, 1948 in Houston, TX and Sunset October 12, 2013 in Columbus, OH. Faye was a graduate of Phillis Wheatley High School and was also a licensed Cosmetologist for more than 40 years. She resided 12 years in Columbus, Ohio and was a member of St. John AME Church where she was an extremely...

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Thomas L. “Billy” Johnson, age 80. Sunrise August 16, 1933 in Clarksville, TN and Sunset October 1, 2013 in Pickerington, OH. Thomas retired from the U.S. Air Force as a MSGT with 21 years of service. He also worked at DCSC, U.S. Cargo, and Greyhound. Thomas earned a BA Degree in Psychology at Park College. He was preceded in...

Rodney Duane Williams, age 54, was born to Virginia Crawford and the late Rodger Williams in Columbus, OH, went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2013.Rodney was raised in Columbus, OH and attended Linden McKinley High School. He participated in football and track. The Linden Eagles Track Team he participated in won the state championship track record...

Elder Michael Dean Dunlap was born August 29, 1968 and joined Elder Jessie James Dunlap and Olivia Dunlap (Jacob) in Cleveland, Ohio. Michael departed his earthly home on September 27, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio. Michael affectionately known as Mike graduated from Cleveland Heights High School. He worked as a truck driver throughout his adult life.

Michael was saved at...

Delores Jean Bonner was a beautiful baby girl born as the second child and only daughter of Janie Mae Blackwell Bonner and Walter Scott Bonner (deceased), on June 6, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio. It was “D-Day”, the day that marked the beginning of the end of WWII and victory for the allied troops, and the beginning of Delores’ victorious life.She...

CUNDIFF,Stephan Alphonso Cundiff, age 66. Sunrise February 27, 1947 and Sunset September 22, 2013. Stephan is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, retiree of DCSC and a member of Faith Ministries Church where he served with The Armor Bearer, Clothing, Men’s Fellowship and Help Ministries. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred Douglas and Elishia Maxine Woodford, brother...

GIBSONTrena Loreen Gibson, age 55. Sunrise December 18, 1957 in Ashland, KY and Sunset September 21, 2013 in Charlotte, NC. She was preceded in death by her mother Joan Berry and brothers Larry Martin and William Berry Jr. Left to cherish her memory, father William Berry Sr., sisters Julia Berry and Joan Reid and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins...

Michelle Renee Phillips, 53. Sunrise December 16, 1959 in Detroit, MI and Sunset September 18, 2013 in Columbus, OH. Michelle work as a Sous Chef at Greek Town Casino. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Paulette Hardy Vonner, sister Carla Love and brother Warner T. Vonner. Left to cherish her memory, son David Phillips (Fiance’ Janis...

MORGAN,Lucy Edmona Ferguson Morgan, 86. Sunrise March 19, 1927 in Rocky Gap, VA and Sunset September 15, 2013 in Columbus, OH. Lucy was a member of Mt. Vernon AME Church where she served in the Dorcus Choir, Essie Hamilton Missionary Ministry and many other areas of the church. She was a former member of the NAACP and CAMACCO. Lucy was...

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Emma Jean Morrison, 75. Sunrise November 23, 1937 in Circleville, OH and Sunset September 15, 2013 in Columbus, OH. She retired from R G Berry Shoe Co., attended Grace Baptist Church where she once ministered in the choir and volunteered at The Ohio Food Pantry. Emma was preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Ruth Ann Morrison, son...

HAGENS,Rodney Dewayne Hagens, 50. Sunrise September 20, 1962 in Flint, MI and Sunset September 11, 2013 in Columbus, OH. Rodney was employed at International Truck Co./Navistar. He was a Deacon at Trevitt New Life Ministries and was member of Columbus Ministerial Alliance. Rodney was preceded in death by his grandparents Maryland and Joe Roberts, Bessie Mae Adams and John McNair....

PARKS, James Albert Parks, 65. Sunrise February 5, 1948 and Sunset September 6, 2013. James served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, retired from Buckeye Steel and Columbus City Schools, and was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church where he served as an usher. He was preceded in death by his parents Florence Crockett and Robert Parks,...

YOUNG,Mary Sims Young, age 97. Sunrise December 15, 1915 in Blair, SC and Sunset August 31, 2013 in Columbus, OH. She was a member of The Love Zion Church where she served as an Usher. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Carrie Camack Sims and Lee Sims, husband Samuel Young Sr., sisters Bessie Sims and Jessie Hutchinson, and...

TALLEY,Kathey A. Talley, 54. Sunrise April 13, 1959 and Sunset August 28, 2013. Kathey was a bus driver for Franklin County MRDD. She was a member of Greater Cross Tabernacle where she served as an Armor Bearer. Kathey was preceded in death by her mother Helen Talley. Left to cherish her memory, son Justin L. Talley, father James Talley, sisters...

BUCKMAN,Larry L. Buckman. Sunrise September 20, 1943 in Louisville, KY and Sunset August 25, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Flora Jean and Phillip Buckman Sr. Left to cherish his memory, children Lanecia Buckman, Larisa Lowry and Larry Buckman Jr., and brothers Herman, Donald, James, Felix and Philip Buckman Jr. and a host of...

BEAUFORD,Patricia Ann Beauford, 65. Sunrise June 3, 1948 in Garnett, S.C. and Sunset August 23, 2013 at Cleveland Clinic. Pat was a former member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Mansfield and current member of Triedstone Baptist Church, Columbus and she sang with The Columbus Chapter of Gospel Music Workshop. She was employed at United Telephone as a CMR Supervisor. Pat was...

HARVEY, Kelly Suzanne Harvey, 32. Sunrise July 4, 1981 in Canton, Ohio and Sunset August 22, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Donald Inman and Reva (Reynolds) Hawkins, sister Linda Jeter and great niece Anglina Hogan Walker. Left to cherish her memory, sons Kaisean Harvey, Joseph Porter and Isaac Porter, sisters Donna Inman, Marsheila...

WATKINS, James Michael Watkins, 68. Sunrise March 21, 1945 and Sunset August 19, 2013. James retired from the U.S. Navy after 27 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents Artis and Pecola Wagner. Left to cherish his memory, wife Linda Adams Watkins, sons Larry (Andrea) Watkins and Michael Watkins, daughters Brenda Watkins Rosalyn Espy and Tamika...

CRAWLEY,Leandra Crawley, 46. Sunrise June 22, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio and Sunset August 17, 2013 in Mansfield, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Barbara Crawley. Left to cherish her memory, daughters Elvia Hodge, Itika Hodge, Davonne Crawley, Maria Maddison and Eddrea Williams, sons K’Shon Crawley, Kendre Crawley, and Malik Crawley, sisters Sharon, Jackie, Brenda, Patricia,...

ROSS,Victor W. Ross, Sr., 52. Sunrise October 15, 1960 in Elyria, Ohio and Sunset August 17, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio. Victor was a Transportation Specialist at National Church Residency. He was a member of Triedstone Baptist Church where he served as Church Percussionist. He was also active with UJIMA Theater Co. and Verde Theater Co. Victor was preceded in death...