Obituaries

OBITUARYBishop Raoul Lee’Brenton Donaldson was born on March 20, 1933 to Clay and Elizabeth Donaldson in Logan West Virginia. He was the youngest of five children. Bishop Raoul Donaldson graduated from Aracoma High School, and was called to serve his country in the U.S. Army. After returning hel went on to graduate from Central State University on June 13,1976, receiving...

RUMPH,Clara Sue Rumph, 72. Sunrise March 31, 1940 in Selma, AL and Sunset December 19, 2012 in Columbus, OH. Clara was a cosmetologist and owner/operator of Aries Beauty Salon and member of the Ebenezer Full Gospel Baptist Church where she served on Hospitality Ministry and Nurses Corp. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest Lee and Emma Moorer,...

NEWTON,Alberta Marie Newton, 52. Sunrise April 10, 1960 and Sunset December 19, 2012. She was formerly employed by Columbus City Schools Transportation Department and a member of ALS Assoc. Alberta was preceded in death by her parents James and Lorna Newton, son Levelle Newton and sister Barbara Newton. Left to cherish her memory, daughter Tameska (Robert) Newton-Johnson, sons Michael (Stephanie)...

Ralinda Lee Patrick was born June 21, 1962 at St. Ann’s Hospital, to the union of Dudley and Barbara a. Patrick. Ralinda was educated in the Columbus Public School System, Graduating Homecoming Queen of Marion Franklin High School in 1980.

Ralinda was preceeded in death by her grandparents Olive an Emile Smith, and Betty and Joseph Patrick.

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Eric Anthony Morgan, 39.

Sunrise September 4, 1973 and Sunset December 15, 2012.

Eric was a member of the Columbus Flames MCC and his club name was Four Play.

He was preceded in death by his father Donald Davis, grandfathers James Morgan and Billy Day, cousin Ronald Scott and stepfathers Doyle Napper and Henry Johnson.

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Kathy Michele “K-Lady” McCoy, age 47. She was born on October 7, 1965 to Charles Hale Sr. and Helen Peck. Kathy graduated from Eastmoor High School. She was a beautician and was previously employed with Columbus Auto Auction. She was a dedicated member of The Columbus Flames Motorcycle Club.

Kathy was preceded in death by her mother Helen Peck, grandmothers...

LEFLORE,“God is our refuge and strength, and ever-present help” Psalm 46:1Myra Nadean (Sullivan)LeFlore entered this life on March 30,1962 in East Chicago, IL. She was the oldest child of four, born to the late Dorothy A. Sullivan, and Arthur Peterson. In the afternoon of December 14, 2012, she slipped quietly and peacefully into the arms of her awaiting Savior.On August...

Charles Sanders was born May 29, 1945 in Charleston, West Virginia to Jessie Kates Miller and Charels Sanders Sr., and went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2012 from Mt. Carmel Hospital East in Columbus, Ohio.

Charles retired from the State of Ohio, Department of Juvenile Corrrections as a Correctional officer.

Charles loved the Lord and served...

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Lillie Bell Avery Rutledge, 61. Sunrise October 14, 1951 in Molena, GA and Sunset December 12, 2012 at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA. Lillie was preceded in death by her grandson Martez Avery. Left to cherish her memory, husband John G. Rutledge, Jr., parents Bertha M. and Rev. Jacob Holloway, Sr., son Clark L. Avery, Jr., daughters...

JAMAR,LaShonda Lynn Jamar, 38. Sunrise February 25, 1974 and Sunset December 12, 2012. LaShonda was a graduate of East High School and employed at Alliance Data. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Versula and Samuel Jamar, Sr., aunt Ann Churchill, and uncles Samuel Jamar Jr., William Jamar and Ernest Boyd, Sr. Left to cherish her memory, mother Deborah...

Marlon Johnson was born to Luella and Edward Johnson, Sr. on September 24, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life on Tuesday December 12, 2012 at The Ohio State University Medical Center East.

Marlon Johnson served in the U.S. Army from September 5, 1972

CARTER,Diane Rose Carter, 65. Sunrise June 24, 1947 and Sunset December 8, 2012. Diane was, a graduate of West High School, formerly employed at Western Electric, former member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church and current member of Refuge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond Hairston Sr. and Lillie Mae Hairston, and brothers Rev. Raymond Hairston,...

James Dwayne Johnston “Jimmy”, was born September 4, 1962 in Newark, Ohio to Carrol S. Johnston and Mamie R. Elliott Johnston.

After the death of his father Jimmy moved to Columbus in 1969 with his mother and siblings. He attended Linden McKinley High School and served in the U.S. Army.

Jimmy was the owner of “Johnston and Johnston Home and...

MARBURY,John L. Marbury I, 72. Sunrise November 7, 1940 in Clothier, WV and Sunset December 5, 2012 in Columbus, OH. John retired from the City of Columbus and was a member of Gospel Tabernacle UHC. He was preceded in death by his parents Baker and Zolie Marbury, sons John Marbury II, and Jeffrey Marbury and brothers Roy Lee Marbury and...

DINGESS-McCOYBrenda J. Dingess-McCoy, 63. Sunrise August 5, 1949 in Birmingham, AL and Sunset December 4, 2012 in Columbus, OH. Brenda was a graduate of East High School, received her Associates Degree from Franklin University, was a Veteran of The U.S Army Reserves and retired from State of Maryland Department of Taxation. She was preceded in death by her parents Rosa...

CARTER,Anna Nora Carter, 82. Sunrise July 29, 1930 in Pittsburg, PA and Sunset December 2, 2012 in Columbus, OH. Anna was a graduate of Aracome High School in Logan, WV, was a nurse at Children’s Hospital and Emersone North Hospital in Cincinnati and North Central MRDD in Columbus, a member of NAACP, SCLC, Operation Push and Triedstone Baptist Church where...

RUN THURSDAY DECEMBER 6, 2012 WITH PHOTOCOMBS,Norma Jean Combs, 77. Sunrise November 12, 1935 in Beckley, WV and Sunset December 2, 2012 in Columbus, OH. She worked various jobs during her lifetime including a cook and housekeeper and she loved to play bingo. She was preceded in death by her parents Houston Edward Thomas and Catherine Nancy Thomas Hayes, husband...

SCARVER,Gary Scarver, 60. Sunrise February 23, 1952 and Sunset December 1, 2012. Gary was a graduate of South High School, Freight Truck Driver at Magnetic Springs and an active member of New Salem Baptist Church where he served with the Saints of Security and the Men’s Ministry. He was preceded in death by his mother Juanita Scarver. Left to cherish...

MAYFIELD,Carol Ann Mayfield, 55. Sunrise September 15, 1957 and Sunset November 28, 2012. Carol was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School, employed at The Ohio Department of Taxation, and was a faithful member of The Word Church of God in Christ where she served as a Lay Pastor and with the Usher, Adjutant and Hospitality Ministries. She was preceded...

Ricky was a Jack of All Trades, ranging from school bus driver, head Chef and working with MRDD Clients. He was a jokester and always loved to joke around with people.

Ricky was preceded in death by his mother Rosa B. Cousins Claytor, father General Lee Claytor and brothers James Claytor, David Claytor and Henry Lee Claytor.

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