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John was born in Columbus, Ohio to John D. Franklin, Sr. and Mary V. (Cornuit) Franklin. John graduated from East High School and worked for a Masonry Contractor Service. John loved Westerns and could often be found relaxing and enjoying the show. John loved a good brewed cup of coffee. If he could he would drink coffee from sun up to sun down.  John was preceded in death by father, mother, his only sister, ex-wife, Barbara Jean; great great grandson, Zion and a host of aunts and...

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Charlotte Hurt-Surles age 55 was born on December 12, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Thelbert and Margaret Hurt Jr.  Charlotte departed this life unexpectedly on Sunday, October 27, 2019.  She was a native of Dayton, Ohio and resided in Columbus, Ohio for many years. Charlotte was a 1982 graduate of Nettie Lee Roth High School, Dayton, Ohio where she participated on the Softball and Volleyball teams and was a proud member of the ROTC program. She attended Columbus State...

God has just gained an angel and we lost an angel! Brandi “Love” Amaker Townsend-Milbry. She enteredthe earth on May 24th 1988 and while at home, she entered heaven’s gates to be with our father on October 24, 2019. Pastor Nathaniel Alexander of Mt. Ararat Freedom Gospel Church, christened Brandi as a baby.At the age of six, on an Easter Sunday, she was baptized alongside her...

Tamara Rene Pierce, was born April 20, 1986 in Columbus Ohio and departed this life on October 20, 2019. Tami was a vibrant young lady.  She enjoyed traveling and embraced life.  Tami graduated from West High School and attended Central State University and was recently employed with Vista Packaging.  She was a hard worker and had grown to become a strong young lady. She desired and was in pursuit of the life that she believed God had for her. Tamara (Tami) had attended...

Tameka Ashley Turns was the youngest daughter born to Stephanie Denise and Douglas Anthony Turns on October 30, 1983 in Columbus, Ohio. She attended Linden McKinley High School and always had a great love for the arts.  Tameka was a gifted and talented singer and writer, always sharing her insightful thoughts through poetry.  She had the voice of an angel and was soulful and spiritual. Tameka had a heart of gold and would do anything for anybody. Tameka had a unique way of...

Beverly Anderson age 86 went home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2019. She was born January 16, 1933 in Richmond, Indiana to Joseph Clarke Sampson and Bluma Sampson. After marrying Towles Allen Anderson she lived most of her life in Xenia, Ohio. From this union came four children Michael Jerome, Roxanne, Alan Eugene and Tamara Louise .  After the passing of her beloved husband Beverly relocated to Columbus, Ohio to be with her children.  While in Columbus she worked at Mount...

John L. Whitten II (aka Cokey) was born on January 29, 1953 to John L. Whitten Sr. and Rosemary (Elder) Whitten in Tachikawa, Japan at Far East Air Materiel Command Air Force Base.John traveled abroad and attended school as a family member of the United States Army for several years. In 1965 the Whitten family settled in Columbus, Ohio. John had a bigger than life personality. He was punctual and super supportive of family member events to show up looking dapper from head to toe. He enjoyed...

Born June 7, 1995, Khalil D. Evans was the firstborn of Walton (Tony) and LaDwyna Evans. The oldest of four, Khalil took his role in the family seriously from the start. His ever calm demeanor made it easy for Briana, Cailyn and Xavier to come to Khalil when they needed advice, a referee or just a listening ear. The Arabic translation for Khalil is “friend” and he was a friend to everyone he met .Khalil believed in extending a smile and a helping hand to everyone without...