Obituaries

Ruthie “McCoy” Butts, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. Ruthie was born October 27, 1936 in Fordyce, Arkansas to Britt and rosie McCoy.

Ruthie graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1955. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where she served as an usher.

Ruthie moved to Ohio in 1960 and retired from Lucent Technologies...

PACKER,

George Packer I, was born in Hybart Alabama on April 17, 1938 and went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2012 in Columbus, OH. George retired from Big Drum Corp. and the City of Columbus Refuse Collection Division as a Supervisor working from 1972-1998. He was the third youngest of 10 children, three of which preceded him...

THOMPSON,Glenn Thompson, 49. Sunrise July 13, 1963 and Sunset October 22, 2012. Glenn was a 1982 graduate of South High School and formerly employed at The Ohio State University. He was preceded in death by his parents James Herman Thompson Sr. and Gertrude Bishop Thompson and brother Larry Thompson. Left to cherish his memory, daughter Asia Thompson, brothers James Herman...

PATTERSON,John Alfred Patterson, Jr. “Butch”, age 62. Sunrise March 18, 1950 and Sunset October 21, 2012. John was a Political Science Graduate of Central State University, worked many years as a State Lobbyist and OHA and was a member of the Ohio Black Caucus. He was preceded in death by his father John A. Patterson, Sr., and stepfather Attorney Robert...

JACKSON,Anayka Learoy Jackson, 47. Sunrise November 14, 1964 and Sunset October 14, 2012. Anayka was a 1983 graduate of Briggs High School and was a self employed Certified Auto Technician. He was a member of Good News Church of God in Christ in Cincinnati where he served with the Media Ministry. Anayka was preceded in death by his parents Svengalii...

JOHNSON,

Betty R. Johnson, 95. Sunrise August 22, 1917 and Sunset October 10, 2012. Betty graduated from East High School, was a community activist, a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church since 1948 where she once served as a Trustee, and with the Woman’s Auxiliary and Women’s Day Committee and Betty retired from The Ohio State University Medical Center. She was...

COATES,Edward Earl Coates, 56, fell asleep in death, Tuesday Octoer 9, 2012 at his residence. he is preceded in death by step father Jessie McKinley Sr., sisters Kim R. Coates and Terry B. Coates, grandparents Johnnie J. and Jessie Bell Coates, Sr., and uncle Johnnie J. Coates, Jr. a graduate of Yonkers High School in Yonkers, NY and worked as...

Morgan,

Michael W. Morgan, 68. Sunrise January 29,1944 and Sunset October 6, 2012. Michael was preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Mary Morgan and sister Patricia Pettway. Left to cherish his memory, sisters Bonnie Savage, Phyllis (Felix) Poteate and Linda Greene, special nephew Tony (Kim) Morgan, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Nathan Demaine Haynes, age 17, also known as “Major”, of Columbus, Ohio , entered this life on August 3, 1995 in Youngstown, Ohio to Nathan Haynes and Nekeya (Johnson) Fisher.Nathan went Home to be with the Lord October 3, 2012 leaving his family mourning their loss but rejoicing Heavens gain.Nathan loved his rap music and had interest in playing football...

BIKAWA,Dorothy N. Bikawa, 82. Sunrise January 26, 1930 in Newberry, SC and Sunset September 27, 2012 in Columbus, OH. Dorothy was a retired school teacher of the Columbus City Schools and was a member of Greater Works Ministries. She was preceded in death by her parents Schumbert and Georgianna Lake, and sisters Alberta Lake and Ruby Hardge. She is survived...

Johnson-McCray

NamaJean Louise Johnson-McCray, 52. Sunrise December 5, 1959 and Sunset September 26, 2012. Nama was a longtime member of Triedstone Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother Blanche Edgerton, daughter Lacanna Johnson, sister Angel Johnson, brother James Edgerton, granddaughter Jalia Johnson, nephew Michael Johnson, niece LaTasha Pleasant, mother in law Alice McCray, sister in law Christine...

JOHNSON,

Gilbert C. Johnson, 55. Sunrise October 12, 1956 in Mansfield, OH and Sunset September 25, 2012 in Columbus, OH. Gilbert was raised in the Church of God in Christ and attended Triedstone Baptist Church, graduated from Linden McKinley High School and worked many years at The Ohio State University. He was preceded in death by his parents Percy...

CHAPPLE,

Ronald E. Chapple, 74. Sunrise November 22, 1937 in Detroit, MI and Sunset September 24, 2012 in Columbus, OH. Preceded in death by his parents James Chapple Sr., and Pearl Bosley Chapple, sister Clarice Hughes and brother James Chapple Jr. He is survived by his brother James D. Edwards, sisters Patricia Chapple and Pamela M. Hayes and a host...

OLIVER,Robin G. Oliver, 58. Sunrise April 11, 1954 and Sunset September 23, 2012.

DEAN,

Morris Dean, 74. Sunrise May 22, 1938 and Sunset September 22, 2012. Morris was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, retired Truck Driver, a bowler and a Cleveland Browns Fan. He was preceded in death by his parents Hazel Miller and George W. Dean, son James Dean Sr., sister Ruth Johnson, brother Edgar Johnson and special friend Christy Thompson....

TOWNSEND,

Willie C. Townsend, Sr., 77. Sunrise December 13, 1934 and Sunset September 21, 2012. Mr. Townsend is a retired veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie C. Townsend and Maggie Reeder, son Willie C. Townsend, Jr., daughter Annette Townsend, granddaughter Shawnte Gavin and great granddaught4er Dalarah Howard. Left...

Dwaine Alvin Byrd, Sr. was born February 24, 1948 to Lillian Brown and John Byrd Sr. in Columbus, Ohio. After years of illness he peacefully transitioned to eternal rest of Tuesday, September 18, 2012. He was preceeded in death by his mother Lillian Brown, Father John Byrd, grandparents Joseph and Elizabeth Brown, sister Crystal Lynn Brown-Dorrough and aunt and uncle...

TANNER,

Elmer L. Tanner, 57. Sunrise October 24, 1954 and Sunset September 17, 2012. Elmer attended Linden McKinley High School, was an Electrician by trade, served the Lord as a Deacon at The Rock Ministries and was a member of the Flames Motorcycle Club. He was preceded in death by his parents Marshall Earl Tanner, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Hampton,...

Inez Sullivan, 68. Sunrise August 28, 1944 in Barnesville, GA and Sunset September 12, 2012 in Columbus, OH. She was a member of Rehoboth Temple Church of Christ where she served as a usher and in the choir and she worked security for Whacking Hut.

Inez was preceded in death by her parents Willie James Sullivan and Mary Sullivan, grandmother...

CAMPBELL,Justin L. Campbell, 30. Sunrise May 6, 1982 and Sunset September 12, 2012. Justin attended World Harvest Church as a child and was an entertainer and also worked at Popeyes. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Bertha Campbell and brother Matthew Campbell-Davis. Left to cherish his memory, mother Wanda (Derrick) Cain, father Robert Jones, daughters Nylanna “Jaya” Alexander...