Obituaries

Anthony James Edwards departed this life on February 22, 2020. He was born January 20, 1958, the fifth son of Sallie and Willie Edwards. Affectionately called “Tony”, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Scott Edwards, his parents Sallie and Willie Edwards, his son Anthony Edwards, and his brothers, Larry and Albert Edwards.

Tony grew up in Talbotton,...

Robert E. “Robby” Lyles IV, affectionately known as Robby, entered the lives of Robert E. Lyles III and Tara Choate on February 22, 1995.

Robby attended several Columbus Public Schools and classes for the handicapped and disabled. He graduated from West Central Franklin County School of Disabilities on May 24, 2017.

Robby transition from Earth to Heaven on Wednesday,...

Barbara Cooley, age 81. Sunrise March 31, 1938 and Sunset February 23, 2020.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00pm Monday, March 2, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Galey Hodge was born on April 25, 1932 in Martinsville, Virginia to John “Johnny” William and Lillie Belle (Penn) Hodge. He unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio.

Galey served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and worked for Kal Kan Manufactory for 18 years.

Preceded in death by...

Mother Claudia was the youngest of 12 children born to Lawson Jr. and Geneva Shelton-Foster in Logan, WV. She was raised by her maternal aunt, Beola McDaniel. She was a graduate of Aracoma High School.

Mother Claudia gave her heart to the Lord at an early age. her Godly kind heart gave her many lifelong loving friends.

Mother Claudia later...

Joseph C. Jewell III, affectionately known as Joey AKA JoJo, was born to Christina Burke and Joseph C. Jewell Jr. on November 24, 2002 in Columbus, Ohio. Joey won the hearts of each family member with his sweet smile and loving personality. As Joey grew as a toddler, his aunts and uncles loved spending time with him. Christina truly adored...

Richard Allen Slayton was born August 1, 1945 and passed peacefully on February 22, 2020 at home.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Susan and Edward; brother, Ron; and sister, Sue.

Richard is survived by his wife of 23 years, Patricia; children, Sheila (Will), Tony (Victoria), Thomas (Diana), Gary, Julie, Becky, and Crystal; 20 grandkids; 15 great grandkids;...

Elaine Phillips, age 92. Sunrise January 5, 1928 and Sunset February 21, 2020.

Visitation 9AM and Funeral Service 10AM Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Love Zion Baptist Church, 1459 Madison Avenue 43205

Interment at Glen Rest

James Earl Slaughter, age 61. Sunrise July 26, 1958 and Sunset February 18, 2020.

Visitation 11AM and Funeral Service 12PM Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery

Doris Loretta Gore was born on January 24, 1935 to Beatrice Rosetta and Preston Calloway in Pemberton, West Virginia. She was called home to be with our Lord and savior on February 20, 2020.

Doris graduated from Staton High School. She went on to become an excellent mother and homemaker. Early in life she married Herman Thomas Anderson. From that...

Victoria Lou Black, age 61, departed this life on February 19, 2020 in Columbus, OH. She was born on December 25, 1958 to Joseph and Ineda Witherspoon in Hollywood, FL.

Victoria graduated from South Broward High School in Florida in 1976. She has been a resident of Columbus, OH since 1978. She worked as a Title Clerk for Franklin County...

Elbert H. McClain, age 81. Sunrise February 11, 1939 and Sunset February 19, 2020.

Visitation 11AM and Funeral Service 12PM Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at COP East, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Lawrence Alan Turner, affectionately known as Alan, was surrounded by his family when he was peacefully called home on Thursday February 20, 2020. He was born on March 18, 1957 in Toledo, Ohio to Lawrence and Martha Turner. As a child he attended Glass City Church of Christ with his family, was baptized at the age of 15 and frequently...

Dorothy Jane (Johnson) Dawkins known to her friends and family as Dottie. She was born in Columbus Ohio on September 29, 1932 to Lester Johnson and Elizabeth (Roberts) Johnson. She transition on Thursday February 20, 2020.

Dorothy was a graduate of East high school. Dorothy met and married James H. Dawkins October 4, 1950 and remained married until his...

Matthew David Jones Sr., age 75. Sunrise January 17, 1945 and Sunset February 19, 2020.

Visitation 10AM Elk Service 11AM and Funeral Service 11:30 AM Tuesday, February 25, 2020

The Way of Holiness Apostolic Church 1088 E. Weber Road 43224.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park

Mary Jo Hagwood was a born June 12th, 1932 to Manuel and Lugenia Dunham in Lipwar, WV. She worked many years at OSU where she retired.

Mary Jo’s hobbies included crocheting and spending time with her family. Whenever someone needed an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, or someone to be there she was there. She was a...