Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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 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....

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,...

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 "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...

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...

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

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...

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., 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...

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...

Rosemary Hunter was born on November 15, 1952 to the late Luther J. and Floreese Hunter in Columbus, Ohio. She departed this life on Friday August 29, 2014 surrounded by family and friends whom she loved dearly.

In 1975 Rosemary became a devoted teacher for Columbus City Schools where she taught students from kindergarten to 5th grade. She was a...

GLANTON,Hubert Glanton, age 79. Sunrise December 26, 1934 and Sunset August 28, 2014. Hubert was a graduate of Central High School, retired Ironworker, Boxing Coach at Dodge Recreation Center, Deacon at Key To The Kingdom Ministries, avid Golfer and 300 Bowler who also loved young people and playing cards. He was preceded in death by his parents Mary Sharp Means...

DAVIS,Becky Davis, age 57. Sunrise December 28, 1956 and Sunset August 23, 2014. Becky was born in Columbus, Ohio. She was a product of the Columbus Public Schools and attended Columbus State College. She was employed at Jani King and was a member of Kimberly Parkway Church of God. she was preceded in death by her father Charlie Davis, stepfather...

Rev. Jesse "Bobby" Wilson, was born September 7, 1938 to the late Jordon Wilson Sr.and Jessie Jackson Wilson in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Jesse Bobby Wilson departed from this life while resting peacefully in his home on August 12, 2014.

He move to Columbus, Ohio from Chicago, IL in September of 1973. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church under...

WALKER,

Joycelyn Elizabeth Walker, age 84. Sunrise July 12, 1930 in Miami, FL and Sunset August 11, 2014 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, OH. Joycelyn was raised at St. Peters African Orthodox Church in Miami and attended Ss. Augustine & Gabriel Catholic Church in Columbus. She was a Den Mother for Cub Scout Pack 209 and Boy Scout...

ANDERS, Chester Leon "Chad" Anders, Jr. age 39. May 29, 1975 – August 11, 2014. Chad was a graduate of Beechcroft High School and was employed at Tropical Nut & Fruit. He was preceded in death by his father Chester Anders Sr., grandfather Quincy Anders, aunt Evelena Walden and Uncle Norman Tubbs. Left to cherish his memory, mother Mary L....