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Jacqueline Williams, age 68, passed on March 20, 2019.  Family will receive friends Friday, March 29, 2019 at 11am until time of service at 12pm at the Chapel of WHITE’S FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 867 S. JAMES ROAD, COLS, OH  43227, BENJAMIN F. “BENNY” WHITE, JR, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, (614)947-1123, whitesfh867.com.  Interment Eastlawn Cemetery.

Life’s Reflections A Time To Be Born Earnest Windham Sr. journey began November 4, 1948 and he was born to Donniell (Clint) Wood, Bi-logical father O.W. Windham in Louin, Mississippi. Ernie was the middle of three children. Brother Emmett Windham and Sister Margaret Windham-Collier. A Time To Live Earnest fondly known as “Ernie” or “THE REAL MAIL MAN” relocated with his family to Columbus, Ohio from Mississippi at a young age. Ernie attended Central High...

Mr. James Alvie Fryar, passionately known as “Tap” and “Pops”, passed away at the age of 81, on Friday March 15, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Alvie and Mary Ellen Fryar; son, Antonio Donnell Fryar; Brother, Edward Lee Fryar; sisters, Ercell Fryar and Paulette Ware. He is survived by his loving wife, Marva; Children, James Tate (Joyce), Mary Twanda (Darnell), Barry (Charlene), Alvie Andre, Michael Eugene (Dolly), Ronnie Orlando (Toni), Roberta Lynnette (Fred),...

Marvin Ray Anderson was born on March 17, 1970 to Harry Wendell and Juanita Nooks Anderson in Springfield, Ohio. He received his heavenly wings on March 14, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Rosanna, Lavern, Karen and Gloria Padgett, grandparents; Forrest and Geneva Tate Nooks and Harry Charles Anderson and Blanche Davis Stevenson. Marvin was a gentle soul who expressed his love with a big hug and smile. He was a dedicated father and grandfather. He...

Robin Merchant, 63, transitioned March 12, 2019. Celebration of Life services will be held March 21, 2019 at The Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith, 1200 Brentnell Ave., Columbus, Oh 43219. Family will receive friends from 4:00pm until time of service at 6:00pm. Arrangements by WHITE’S FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 867 S. JAMES ROAD, COLS, OH 43227, BENJAMIN F. “BENNY” WHITE, JR, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, (614)947-1123, whitesfh867.com.

Jerry Snider, 65, passed away March 9, 2019. Family will receive friends Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 10:00am until time of service at 11:00 am at the Chapel of Whites. Arrangements by WHITE’S FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 867 S. JAMES ROAD, COLS, OH 43227, BENJAMIN F. “BENNY” WHITE, JR, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, (614)947-1123, whitesfh867.com.

Emily Rochelle was born in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Master Sargent Lloyd G. Wills and Regina V. Dobbins Wills. She was preceded in death also by her brother, Lawrence (Larry) F. Wills. Emily Rochelle retired from Ross/Abbott Laboratories after 30 plus years of service.  She also, worked for The American Red Cross and ABC Home Health Agency for a few years, after retirement. Emily (Rochelle), and her family traveled extensively during her father's military service.  They...

David Lamonte Wharton, age 32, was born on July 23,1986 in Columbus, Ohio. David passed away unexpectedly and went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2019. He was a graduate of Walnut Ridge High School and a former employee of Buckeye Steel. Preceded in death by grandmother, Thelma Banks; grandfather George Banks; uncle Ronald Banks; cousin Michael Fowler; brother John Wharton. David was a loving, caring and respectful young man. He could always be seen smiling. He loved joking around...

Claude Richard Cochran II, 79, of Columbus, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Mount Carmel St. Ann's. He was born April 23, 1939 in Thorpe, West Virginia to the late Claude R. Cochran and Jewel (Valentine) Cochran. He was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara A. (Cochran) Hairston. Claude moved to Buffalo at an early age. He graduated from Burgard High School in Buffalo, New York. Claude was in the military for several years, spending a...