Obituaries

EDWARDSRobert Lee Edwards, 69. Sunrise August 11, 1942 in Jasper County, Mississippi and Sunset February 13, 2012 at St. Anns Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. Robert was preceded in death by his parents James and Odessa Edwards, and brother Arthur Edwards. Left to cherish his memory, wife Irene Edwards, sons Robert Christopher Edwards and Marcus Edwards, daughters Sherry Weekly, Odessa (Andre)...

Joe Louis Cox, Sr., was born on September 13, 1935 to Jack Cox and Katherine Reavish Cox who preceded him in death. He passed away on February 6, 2012 peacefully in his home.

Joe worked as a Treatment Technician at Allied in Hopewell, VA and retired after 25 years. He loved bowling, fishing, hunting and shooting pool with friends....

HOLLIDAY,Mildred Louise (Scott) Holliday, 91. Sunrise April 26, 1920 and Sunset February 4, 2012. She was a member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies and retired from Columbus Developmental Center. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents Samuel Scott and Gertrude Alexander Thomas, sister Mary E. Travis, brother Jimmy Scott, husband Thurman Holliday, Sr. and son Thurman “Tookie Doc”...

Dwain Antoin Banks “Heavy”, 44, was born August 26, 1967 in Delaware, Ohio. He departed his life on January 30, 2012.

Dwain was a member of Christian Valley Church. He always helped a person in deed.

Dwain is preceded in death by his grandmother Evelyn Banks.

Left to cherish his memory, mother Beverly Banks (Voylee), father Jimmy Diggs, his...

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On August 26, 1994 God smiled down and blessed this loving family with the gift of Desmond L. Wright. God provided loving parents in the presence of Lynda Lemons and Harold Echols to guide and nurture him.

Desmond was a loving person with a sincere smile that was so bright it could light up any room he...

Pruitt-Smith

Shenee Renee Pruitt-Smith, 29. Sunrise December 20, 1982 and Sunset January 19, 2012. She was a member of New Palestine Baptist Church. Shenee was preceded in death by her grandfather Charles Pruitt, Sr. Left to cherish her memory, parents Alice and Webster Pruitt Sr., daughter Sheterria, brothers Webster Jr., (Lavina), Marcus and Isaiah, sisters Rache’ (Marcus), Keysha, Shanta, Dominic...

TINSLEY,Michele Denise Tinsley, 56. Sunrise January 31, 1955 in Welch, WV and Sunset January 19, 2012 in Columbus, OH. She is survived by her mother Lurlene Moore, husband Robert Tinsley, Jr., son De’Shawn Owens, daughters Kim (Shawn) Stevens-Lee and Tamika Owens, brothers Maso Moon, Jr., Bishop Kenneth (Charlotte)Moore, Sr. and Christopher Brown, sister Renee Moon, 6 grandchildren and host of...

MARTIN

Robert Andrew Martin, Jr., 74. Sunrise July 3, 1937 and Sunset January 17, 2012. Left to cherish his memory, wife Carolyn Martin, daughter Tracie Martin, brother William Martin, sister Bernice Caslin, granddaughter Essence Martin, and extended family, and host of cousins, other relatives and many friends. Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00 noon Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at THE CHAPEL...

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EVELYN SHANELL LOCKETT was the eldest of seven (7) children and the only girl born to Theodore and Jean Toles, Jr. on May 29, 1956 in Warren, Ohio. She departed this life on Monday, January 16, 2012.

Evelyn attended the public school system in Braceville and Levittsburg, Ohio, was active in sports and loved music. She attended church,...

Alston,

Kaneatha Lakia Alston, 31. Sunrise February 17, 1980 – Sunset January 4, 2012.

CarrGeorge T. Carr, 72. Sunrise February 18, 1939 and Sunset January 2, 2012.

McCOYStephan Douglas McCoy, 49. Sunrise April 20, 1962 and Sunset December 29, 2011. Stephan was preceded in death by his parents Barbara and James McCoy, Sr., and sister Marsha McCoy. Left to cherish his memory, brothers James (Carol) McCoy, Jr and Carlton (Andrea) McCoy and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Fight of His LifeRound IHerbert and Daisy Mae Riggins introduced Wallace Andrew Riggins to the world on May 15, 1951. Wallace was born to a very large and nurturing family. His mother showered her baby boy with endless and unconditionally love. Wallace was a rambunctious, mischievous and sometime ornery little one. His grandmother ( Lucy Jane Davis ) said...

BLAKE,

Ardella McGhee Blake, 91. Sunrise April 28, 1920 and Sunset December 7, 2011. She was born to Thomas and Virginia McGhee in Huntington, WV. Ardella Blake was preceded in death by her parents, husband Walter Blake, five sisters and three brothers. Left to cherish her memory, daughters Janet Smith of Los Angeles, CA and Claudia Jeter of Columbus, OH,...

ALLEN,Alberta Allen, 65. Sunrise November 12, 1946 and Sunset December 6, 2011.

Shirley Ann Williams Robbins was born June 23, 1933 in Columbus Ohio to the union of Alfred Walter Williams, Sr. and Virginia Beatrice Redd. She departed this life on Saturday December 3, 2011 at the age of 78.

On December 24, 1951 Mother Shirley Robbins was united in holy matrimony to Rev. Damon L. Robbins, Sr. Within this union five...

Bumgardner,

George Harold Bumgardner, Jr., 62. Sunrise March 1, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to George and Florence Bumgardner and Sunset December 1, 2011 at St. Anns Hospital in Westerville, Ohio.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

George was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister.

He leaves behind a grieving wife, Geraldine as well...

TATE,David Tate, 46. Sunrise July 30, 1965 and Sunset November 30, 2011. He is survived by his parents Ethel and Richard Walker Sr., son David Walker, brothers John Lowery and Richard Walker, Jr., sisters Donna Norman, Regina (James) Jackson and Marie (Bryant) Bowe, two grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Kelly,Ms. Althea N Kelly, 37, better known as “POOH” died at home Monday November 28, 2011 at 2:06pm surrounded by her loving family.

Born August 10, 1974 Columbus, OH. She worked at AAA & Safe lite for many years Althea Kelly fought a courageous battle of cancer until she succumbed. Althea was a member of Higher Life Christian Center where...

CHUNN,Marion Louise (Kelley) Chunn, 57. Sunrise January 23, 1954 and Sunset November 24, 2011. Marion was born in Columbus, Ohio, graduated from East High School Class of 1972 and was an Accountant at BMI Credit Union. Formerly a member of Rehoboth Temple Church of Christ, for the past 17 years she served as First Lady of First Baptist Church of...