Obituaries

Eleanor Louise Green went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Grant Hospital. She suffered many medical issues over the years but fought a valiant fight until the Lord called her home. She was born on July 1, 1951 to Eddie Joe and Evelyn Juanita Green in Tuscaloosa, AL. She graduated from Delaware Hayes High...

A Tribute To Life

Tony Clifton Bosley was born on July 11, 1950, in Columbus, OH. He accepted Christ at an early age. He was operator and owner of Bosley Clean A Car. He departed this life Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Mae Bosley, his brothers Marvin Bosley,...

CRAWFORD,Cornelia C. Crawford, 69. Sunrise June 14, 1943 in Manteo, NC and Sunset January 2, 2013 in Columbus, OH. Cornelia was a retired RN at The Ohio State University Medical Center and an Avon Rep. for over 30 years. She was a member of Lincoln Park Community Baptist Church where she served as Missionary President, Sunday School Secretary, A Willing...

ROGERS,Ploy Rogers, Jr., 80. Sunrise May 20, 1932 and Sunset January 1, 2013. Ploy was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired Auditor for the State of Alaska. He served the Lord at the Vineyard Church Columbus and worked there in the bookstore. Ploy was preceded in death by his parents Bertha and Ploy Rogers, Sr., grandchildren Rahsaan Rogers, Miquale...

Harold Richard Echols, 59 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on December 31, 2012 peacefully in his sleep.Harold was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 13, 1953 to the union of Gary and Edith Echols. He graduated from East Technical High School in Cleveland, Ohio. He continued his education at Wilberforce University, Columbus Technical Institute, Franklin University and Ohio Dominican University,...

JONES,Tyrone Eugene Jones, 52. Sunrise August 1, 1960 and Sunset December 29, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents Peggy Scales and Robert Thomas. Left to cherish his memory, companion Warenda Williams, daughter Teauna Jones, sons Terence (Kristen Coles) Jones, Tyrone Jones, Jr., and Marion Hardiman, stepfather Leroy Scales, sisters Tezona Jones, Jacqueline Jones, Tamara (Robert) Johnson and...

DANDRIDGE,Darryl Wayne Dandridge, Sr., 54. Sunrise April 25, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio and Sunset December 21, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. Darryl was employed by The City of Dublin and was a member of New Salem Baptist Church where he served in the Mens Choir. He was preceded in death by his father A.C. Dandridge. Left to cherish his memory, wife...

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...

RUTLEDGE,

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...