Obituaries

PARKER,

Brian K. “Big B” Parker, age 38. Sunrise January 20, 1976 in Queens, NY and Sunset March 4, 2014 in Columbus, OH. Brian was an entertainer and writer. He performed with Bone Thugs and Harmony for many years. He was preceded in death by his grandparents James and Louise Parker and Herman Thomas Bird. Left to cherish his memory,...

Mary F. Jones transitioned into everlasting life on Monday, March 3rd, 2014 at age 69. She was born on March 1st, 1945 in Clifton Forge, Virginia to the late Frank and Marie A. Jones. She was a graduate of Gauley Bridge High School in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia and was employed with the State of Ohio, the Borden Company and...

Mary F. Jones transitioned into everlasting life on Monday, March 3rd, 2014 at age 69. She was born on March 1st, 1945 in Clifton Forge, Virginia to the late Frank and Marie A. Jones.

She was a graduate of Gauley Bridge High School in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia and was employed with the State of Ohio, the Borden Company...

YARBROUGH Gladys I. Yarbrough, age 66. Sunrise October 23, 1947 in Coalwood, WV and Sunset February 28, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Gladys was a beloved member of Abundant Love Tabernacle where she served as a Trustee and Finance Secretary, and with the Hospitality and Women’s Ministries. She was a PD nurse with Fresenius Medical Care. Gladys was also the secretary...

YARBROUGHGladys I. Yarbrough, age 66. Sunrise October 23, 1947 in Coalwood, WV and Sunset February 28, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Gladys was a beloved member of Abundant Love Tabernacle where she served as a Trustee and Finance Secretary, and with the Hospitality and Women’s Ministries. She was a PD nurse with Fresenius Medical Care. Gladys was also the secretary for...

OXNER,

Dicer L. “Sue” Oxner, age 82, Sunrise April 20, 1931 and Sunset February 25, 2014 at Springfield Regional Hospital. Sue was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Being very active in the community, she was Past President of Citizen's For Progressive Action and SCLC., on the board of Metropolitan Housing, a member of NAACP and Peace Keepers. She...

Georgia Mae (Daniels) Abram-Fleming, 86, Sunrise April 1, 1927 ��" Sunset February 24, 2014. She was born to the late Ernest and Lillie Mae Daniels of Columbus, Ohio. She was a lifetime member of Trinity Baptist Church for 83 years.Georgia is preceded in death by husbands’ Willie Fleming and Joseph Abram, Sr., son Joseph Abram, Jr., brothers James Daniels, John...

WARD,Della E. Ward, 71. Sunrise September 8, 1942 in Kimball, WV and Sunset February 21, 2014 in Columbus, OH. Della was a retired school bus driver working for Franklin County for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Elwood Ward, fathers’ John Ramsey and George Morris Peoples, mother Pearl Edwards Peoples, brother Morris Peoples, sister Louvenia Eaves,...

Gwendolyn Eileen Stone Thomas departed this earth Friday, February 21, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. She resided in Colorado until her unexpected death.

Gwen was a Loan Officer for a while. She was also an entrepreneur. She did craft work and was working on owning her own business called "Stone Creations". She was a very outgoing person, always willing to...

DAWKINS,David Michael Dawkins, 59. Sunrise September 8, 1954 and Sunset February 15, 2014. David was born in Columbus, Ohio to James H. Dawkins Sr and Dorothy J. Johnson Dawkins. He was a graduate of East High School and retired from GE Services. David was a member of Triumphant Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his father. Left to...

Mary Alice Watkins, 81. Sunrise April 12, 1932 in Portsmouth, Ohio and Sunset February 10, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio.

Mary worked several jobs during her lifetime; she worked as a cosmetologist, and worked at Ohio State Mental Institute before working and retiring from Chrysler in Detroit.

Mary was a member of Flintridge Baptist Church where she served as a Deaconess...

Kathy Marie Bolton departed this life peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2014 at Mount Carmel East Hospital surrounded by her loving mother, family and friends.

Kathy was born May 28, 1956 in Sandusky, OH. After graduation she attended Bowling Green State University where she received a degree in Criminal justice. As a student, Kathy was active in the Bowling Green...

MARBURY, Lasaunda Marie Marbury, 25, Sunrise October 20, 1988 and Sunset January 25, 2014. Lasaunda was a member of Gospel Tabernacle Church where she ministered with the Youth Choir. She loved square dancing and was on the Special Olympics Bowling and Swimming Teams. She was preceded in death by her father John L. Marbury I, brothers John Lewis Marbury II...

PEYTONAnnie Faye Peyton, 58. Sunrise December 31, 1955 in Opelika, AL and Sunset January 25, 2014 in Columbus, OH. Faye was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School, was a member of Triedstone Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father Arthur James Winston and stepfather Robert L. Lampkins. Left to cherish his memory, husband Eugene G. Peyton,...

LOGAN,Bette Louise Logan, 87. Sunrise December 20, 1926 in Burgettestown, PA and Sunset January 22, 2014. Bette was owner, operator and cosmetologist of Bette’s Beauty Bar. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church for over 54 years where she served with the Rebecca Arnold Missionary Circle. Bette was preceded in death by her parents Harry L. Jones and Tina...

BUTLER,

Larry Allen Butler, 56. Sunrise August 19, 1957 and Sunset January 18, 2014. Larry was formerly employed by The State of Ohio and was a proud owner of a Janitorial Service. He was a member of Greater New Life Baptist Church. Larry was preceded in death by his father Jerry M. Butler Sr., paternal grandparents Benjamin and Clorine Butler,...

SILVA,

Ronnie Lee Silva, 48. Sunrise November 19, 1965 in Canton, Ohio and Sunset January 18, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Ronnie was a Supervisor at The Water Department. He was preceded in death by his father Elzie Betts, and uncles Johnny Betts and Sonny Betts. Left to cherish his memory, wife Carlithia L. Silva, mother Donna J. Betts, sons Ronald...

GASTON,Ronald S. Gaston, 59. Sunrise July 29, 1954 and Sunset January 17, 2014. Ronald was a graduate of East High School, was a member of Rhema Christian Center and was a truck driver. He was also a proud and dedicated District Commissioner Boy Scout Leader. Ronald was preceded in death by his father Rev. T. R. Gaston. Left to cherish...

Ms. Tommie M. Lewis “Toni”, was born in Dayton, Ohio to parents Hattie Mae and James Alexander Perkins. She departed this life January 15, 2014 at the age of 73.

Tommie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Lewis, brother Thomas Alexander Perkins, grandson Paul Johnson and great grandson Marcus Sharp.

Tommie was a long-time member Friendship Baptist...

Dennis L. Porter II “Denny” of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014 in his residence. He was born July 11, 1955, son of Dennis L. Porter, deceased and Ruth Porter. He was a member of Trinity AME Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his mother, Ruth Porter, four children Dennis L. III, Denise,...