Obituaries

SMITH,Harold L. Smith, 64. Sunrise April 30, 1946 – Sunset November 21, 2010. He was born in Keyser, WV. Harold is a graduate of East High School, U.S. Army Veteran, former member of Bethany Baptist Church, member of Transport Workers Union and American Legion, and retired Bus Driver with COTA. He was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Williams,...

Melissa Ann Merriweather, 50. Sunrise December 14, 1959 – Sunset November 21, 2010. She was born in Kemball, WV to the late Curis and Lucille Minnis. A Member of Triedstone Baptist Church where she sang with the Angelic Christian Voices. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by brothers Paris Woody and Stanley Minnis and niece Amy Box....

BRUNNER,

Paula Marie Brunner, 56. Sunrise October 23, 1954 in Providence, RI ; Sunset November 21, 2010 at OSU Medical Center after a long illness. Paula was preceded in death by her parents Conchita and Paul Brunner and son Kenneth Brunner. She was the “Queen Bee” of her family. Left to cherish her memory, brothers Tyrone (Charlene), Lazhar, and Ricardo...

Pugh,June E. Bruton Pugh, age 72 passed at her residence on Saturday, November 20, 2010. She was born in Paris, Ohio on June 26, 1938 to the late Robert L. and Laird W. Bruton. June attended Braceville High School and is a member of First Baptist Church Braceville where she served with the Usher, Kitchen, Choir and Mission Ministries. While...

Rico M. Perkins, was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 6, 1980. He was granted his angel wings on November 19, 2010. His final days were spent at Mount Carmel East Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends.

He is predeceased by great grandmother Robbie Tripplett, grandfather Alfred Meeks and step grandfather Tommy L. Bynum.

Rico was employed at...

Garrison

Shirley Mae (Spain) Garrison went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 19th 2010. She was born September 5th 1935, in Marysville, Ohio to the late Wilson and Helen Spain. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years Aubry A. “Gary” Garrison,Sr. Shirley resided at Friendship Village in Columbus, Ohio formerly of...

SAUNDERS,Robert O. Saunders, 76. Sunrise December 22, 1933 – Sunset November 16, 2010. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce during the Korean War, former member of Crown Motorcycle Club, retiree of DCSC and proprietor of Saunders Trucking. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Robert N. Saunders and Lilia Germany and sister Norval Walls. Left to cherish...

MITCHELL,Jayden Kristian “Peanut” Mitchell, 3 months, was born on August 1, 2010 and joined the Angels in Heaven on November 16, 2010. Left to cherish his memory, mother Sonia Mitchell, brother Kentrell Mitchell, aunt Carolynnes Mitchell, grandmother Michelle Mitchell, great-grandmothers Carolynne Holmes, Wanda Sherman and the Sherman family, and many other aunt, uncles, cousins. Baby Jayden was a wonderful, happy,...

Washington,Emmitt Lewis Washington, Sr., was born on October 7, 1939 to Sylvester and Odessa Blair Washington. Emmitt was known to his loved ones as “MR. E”.He attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from East High School. He also graduated from Assemblies of God n Boomsville, Missouri. Emmitt was a member of the Spiritual Light Church pastured by the late Rev....

CALDWELL,Pamela Ann Caldwell, 56. Sunrise April 2, 1954 – Sunset November 15, 2010. Pamela was preceded in death by her father Pastor Clarence Caldwell, Sr. and brother Clarence Caldwell, Jr. Left to cherish her memory, mother Vesta Caldwell, husband Bruce Little, son David Caldwell, daughter Ericka Little (Micah Middleton), brother David Caldwell, sister Wanda Jenkins, grandchild Cole Middleton and a...

SIMS,Georgia Mae Sims, 86. Sunrise July 15, 1924 – Sunset November 9, 2010. She was born in Uhrichsville, Ohio to the late Michele and Mary Plowman. Georgia is a charter member of Apostolic Lighthouse Temple where she served as Church Secretary and Deaconess and retired from The State of Ohio. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by...

YATES

Edward A. Yates, 79. Sunrise November 11, 1930 – Sunset November 8, 2010. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean War and retiree of Columbus City Schools. Edward was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Mable Yates, wife Josephine Yates, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Left to cherish his memory, sons Artega and Dartangnan Yates,...

CORNUTE,Octavia E. Cornute, 92. Sunrise April 7, 1918 – November 3, 2010. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Henry and Carrie Gardner. Octavia was a member of The Good Shepherd Baptist Church and retired from the State of Ohio. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Lee A Cornute, Sr. and 3...

SAMMONS,

Faye C. Sammons, 79. Sunrise September 23, 1932 – Sunset October 27, 2010. She was born in Wayne, WV to the late Lawrence and Mae Copley. Faye is a 43 year resident of Minerva Park, a member of Central College Presbyterian Church for over 30 years, a retired Teacher from Columbus City Schools after 30 years and a Supervisor...

McElroy, Kwame Kapri McElroy, 20. Sunrise April 10, 1990 – Sunset October 27, 2010. His life wold ssem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceed the quantity of tme in which one lives.

Kwame leaves behind his parents Krala McElroy and Victor Harvison, stepfather John McGrew, children...

TOLBERT,

Elder Gerald E. Tolbert, 72. Sunrise April 19, 1938 – Sunset October 26, 2010. He was born in Glengean, WV to the late Eugene and Cleo Tolbert and graduated from Dubois High School in Fayette County, WV. Gerald was formerly employed at St. Anthony Hospital, Vision Center and a clothing store. A member of Vision of Faith Ministry, Gerald...

DUNLAP,Armond Paul Dunlap, Jr., age 28, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday October 24, 2010. He was a construction worker and loving father of five children. Armond leaves his loving family, son Armond III, father Armond P Dunlap, Sr., mother Benonia Dunlap, brothers James Dunlap, and Sir Dunlap, sister Cassandra Dunlap, aunts Leola Dunlap, Renee Dunlap,and...