Obituaries

TAYLORKarla Denise Taylor, affectionately known as Kool K or Momma Karla, was born February 3, 1970, and went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2010. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Anna (Charles) Courtney, paternal grandmother Willa Sterling, paternal grandfather James R. Taylor; brother Gary Lewis Sr.; aunt Lula Heglar, Lucy Lewis, Barbara Jean...

HANCOCK,

Herman Lee Hancock, 56. Passed on Wednesday June 30, 2010 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. He worked many years at Jeffery Mining. Herman was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Virginia Hancock, daughter Santasia Hancock and brother Melvin Ray Hancock. Left to cherish his memory, sons Herman (Amber), Antonio (Angie) and Reco Hancock, brothers Charlie Hancock Sr....

WILLIAMS,

Charles A. Williams, 53. Sunrise February 22, 1957 – Sunset June 29, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Barbara Jean Williams, sisters Margaret Taylor and Harriet Cleveland and brother Michael Montgomery. Left to cherish his memory, wife Mitchele Williams, son Floyd Williams, daughter Latonya Carter, Sharmell (Oran) Townsend, Teon Sidney, Stacey (Chris) Banks, brothers...

HELSEL-McCLARY

Amy “AJ” McClary, 34. Loving Mother and Daughter suddenly passed away June 28, 2010. Survived by sons Dakota, Michael and Patrick McClary, parents Bud and Donna Helsel, husband Steve McClary, sisters Tammi (Dave) Meredith and Tonya (Ray) Williamson, nephews David and Andrew, nieces Miranda and Makayla and a host of other family and friends.

DORMEUS,

Elder Jerome Dormeus, 77. Sunrise March 27, 1933 – Sunset June 14, 2010. He is survived by daughters Betty, Christiane and Danielle (Edward).

MATHEWS,Marnita L.R. Cunningham Mathews, 46. Sunrise January 19, 1964 – Sunset June 14, 2010.

DOROTHY J. Wilson, 54. She was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on May 22, 1956 to the late Claudette Anderson Wilson and Robert Lee Wilson.

DOROTHY was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church. Dorothy loved to have fun, make people laugh and she was the life of the party. She loved to cook and everyone loved her food because it...

Gwendolyn (Murphy) Mays 63, of Springfield, Ohio passed away at 10:30pm in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Mays was born on December 5, 1946 in Springfield , Ohio the daughter of Wilbur O. and Dorothy Mae Murphy Sr. Gwendolyn attended the Springfield City Schools, Gwendolyn never met a stranger , she greeted everyone with her warm smile and a...

FRANKLIN,

Martha M. Franklin, 97. Sunrise November 14, 1912 – June 4, 2010. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and retired Classroom Aide at Columbus Public Schools. Martha was preceded in death by her mother Bessie Tate, husband John Franklin, daughters Norma Jean (Bland)Tinsley, Audrey “Sis” Mitchell and Eleanor Davenport, guardian Aubrey Payne, siblings David Johns, Armetta May...

Min. Jeanetta Pugh, 59 of Columbus, OH passed away on Tuesday Morning June 1, 2010.

She born March 7, 1951in Warren, OH to Johnnie Mae Henderson and Curtis Tarver. She was adopted and raised by Jeannette & Harvey Pugh Sr. She lived most of her life in Warren before moving to Columbus Ohio sixteen years ago.

Min. Pugh received her...

WEAVER,Gayle P. Weaver, 56. Sunrise August 30, 1956 – Sunset May 30, 2010. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Gayle was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Louise Harris, husband Melvin Tony Weaver, brother Ronald Harris, sister Barbara Wilson and nephew Raphael Stevenson. Left to cherish her memory daughter Tammy Weaver, sisters Brenda (James) Wilson...

COFFEY,Roger L. Coffey Sr., 60. Sunrise July 14, 1949 – Sunset May 26, 2010. U.S. Airforce Veteran and retired from U.S. Postal Office. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and Pool Captain at The Library and The Amacon. Roger was preceded in death by his parents James and Stella Coffey and brother Frances Craig Coffey. Left to...

COOPER,Emanual D. Cooper, 58. Sunrise November 29, 1951 ��“ Sunset May 23, 2010. A 1969 graduate of East High School and a Veteran of The U.S. Marine Corp Recon Division serving during the Vietnam War. Emanual was employed at The State of Ohio OSU Medical Center as a System Operator. He was preceded in death by mother Lula Belle Cooper...

HILSON,

Harold W. Hilson, 67. Sunrise October 2, 1942 – Sunset May 22, 2010. Born in Birmingham, AL to the late Sidney and Ophelia Hilson, the family moved from Uniontown, PA and later to Urbancrest OH. He received his education in the Urbancrest/Grove City School System. Harold was employed at National Graphics for over 25 years. Along with his parents,...

Fine

Baby Chase Z. Fine, 22 days. Born April 24, 2010, he was called to be with the Angels on May 16, 2010. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather George Fine. Chase will be in heaven watching over his surviving relatives, parents Shanena A. Whitlow and Julius L. Fine, siblings Kaleb and Kaliyah Blitchington, maternal grandparents Ralph...

Custer,

Lena Custer, 79. Sunrise October 03, 1930 – Sunset May 16, 2010. Born in Uniontown, AL to the late William and Mattie Croom. Retired from OSU Medical Center and a member of Triedstone Baptist Church for over 40 years. Along with her parents, Lena was preceded in death by her husband Frank Custer Sr., children Frank Custer Jr.,...

BAKER,Venita L. Baker, 18. Sunrise November 15, 1991 – Sunset May 18, 2010. She was a student at Mifflin High School where she was on the Track and Field Team, Choir and Drama Club. She attended Greater St. Paul Church and International Christian Church. Venita was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Charles Cleophus Jones II, paternal grandmother Gwendolyn...

McNEAL,

Johnnie Belinda McNeal, 59. Sunrise April 11, 1951 – Sunset May 11, 2010. She was born in Beckley, WV to the late John and Frances Thompson. Johnnie was a member of Faith Tabernacle Holiness Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Samuel Thompson. Left to cherish her memory, husband Eddie McNeal Sr., sons...