Obituaries

HUNTER,

Dwayne Lamont Hunter, 40, of Columbus, passed away September 16, 2008 at the OSU James Cancer Hospital. Dwayne was a 1986 graduate of Whetstone High School and graduate of OSU Barber College. He was a rare spirit, lover of life. Preceded in death by his son Daniel Thompkins and grandmother Nannie Hunter. Dwayne is survived by mother Edna Jordan,...

INGRAM Rodney E. Ingram, 47, Sunrise December 11, 1960 – Sunset September 16, 2008 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. 1979 graduate of Linden McKinley High School who enjoyed football, basketball and baseball. He was preceded in death by his father Jefferson D. Ingram. Rodney is survived by his mother, Verda Ingram; sons, Rodney Jr. and Ravon; daughters, Rodneyca and Rodneca;...

Dunning,

Stephanie Dunning, 49, passed away Saturday September 13, 2008 at Kobacker House after celebrating her 50th birthday at home. Stephanie was a 1976 graduate of Eastmoor High School, employed at Ohio Health for 17 years and a member of New Birth Christian Ministries. She was also active with John Bowie Youth of Today Stars of Tomorrow Football Camp and...

John,

Mark John,age 37, died September 12, 2008 at St. Ann's Hospital. He was employed at IQOR. He was a member of the Pool of Bethesda Church of The Living God International Inc. He is survived by his aunts Bertha Holmes, Christine (Early) Parham and Josephine Clark; uncles James (Linda) Clark and William (Rhonda) Clark Sr.; cousins Todd Holmes, Clark...

ROHER,

James C. Roher, 50, went to be with the Lord Saturday September 6, 2008 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Born August 14, 1958 in Owensboro, Kentucky where he was a member of 10th St. Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Roher and brother Kevin Scott Roher Goff.

Left to cherish his memory are parents...

Bishop John Lewis Cobb was born in Red Springs, North Carolina. He was the first child of the late Lucy Johnson and the late Joe Cobb. He is survived by his wife and children.

John Lewis Cobb joined the United States Army at an early age and entered into his ministry at the midpoint of his life. He is recognized...

FLORA MAE BANKS (BENNETT/HODGE) Flora Mae was 81 years old when she went home to be with the LORD on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at the Columbus West Park Rehabilitation Center.Born in Maysville, KY on February 14th 1927, she was the fourth oldest child (and last surviving child) of eleven children.

Although born in Kentucky, Flora Mae was raised...

Michael R. Gayness, 55, of Hillsboro, passed away September 4, 2008 at OSU Medical Center.

He was born on March 11, 1953 to Otto and Marey Deskins Gaynes in Tazwell, Va.

Veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survived by wife Sandra Gayness and a host of family and friends.

Burton,

Garrett Phillip Burton, 16, passed away Saturday August 30, 2008. A student at Westland High School who loved basketball, bowling, swimming and golf. Employed at Krogers on W. Broad St. Garrett loved the Lord and loved to worship Him. He loved to rap and enjoyed all kinds of music. A fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland...

BRITFORD

Annie Lou Britford was born on June 29, 1928 in Greensboro, Alabama to Jack Jackson and Mary Sanford. She unexpectedly departed this life on August 30, 2008, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

Annie met and married Albert

Sarah K. Johnson passed away into the hands of our heavenly father on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at First Community Village. Sarah was born June 16, 1933 to Cleophus and Lela (Ware) Angel in Wedowee, Alabama. The Angel family migrated to Columbus, Ohio where she met and married Richard Johnson in 1952. They were blessed with two children, Brenda Annette...

CALLOWAY

Nathaniel Calloway Jr,,47, born December 9, 1960 and passed August 15, 2008 at his residence. Funeral 7pm at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, CHAPEL OF PEACE (formerly Porter Qualls & Gary) 2500 Cleveland Ave. Visitation at 6pm.

KENNEY

Daisy Kenney,74, went to be with the Lord Thursday August 14, 2008 at Grant Medical Center. Member of Triedstone Baptist Church where she served with the Angelic Christian Voices. Preceded in death by mother Julia Berry Brooks and father Alfred Berry; daughter Toya White; sister Julia Williamson and Barbra (Lanster) Price and brothers James, Edwin, Alfred and Joseph Berry....

GRAY,Deacon Walter Gray Jr., 73, formerly of Columbus, went to be with the Lord at Kindred Hospital in Dayton, Ohio on Thursday August 14, 2008. Deacon at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church and formerly employed at Buckeye Steel. Winner of many swimming and bowling events with the Ohio Wheel Chair Special Olympics. Preceded in death by his wife Lerdell Gray; son...

MORALES,

Angel Santos Morales, 57, went home Wednesday August 13, 2008 at St. Anns Hospital. Preceded in death by his parents Aurelio and Blanca Morales; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Angel is survived by his wife Carmen; daughters Norma Shane and Leticia and Sylvia Morales; sons Angel Morales, David Morgan and Johnnie Hayes; a brother and sister,12 grandchildren, 3 great...

Monday August 18, 2008 MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, CHAPEL OF PEACE 2500 CLEVELAND AVE. COLUMBUS, OHIO 43211

WILLIS,

Tony D. Willis, 51, passed away Wednesday August 6, 2008 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus. Employed at Bob Evan Restaurant Westerville. He was preceded in death by his father Lee Willis. Tony is survived by his mother Dorothy Jean Willis; fianc� Lorena Shumate; sons Tony Willis and Tarik Willis; stepsons Anthony David (Missy) Othworth, Brandon (Tiffany) Ellis Shumate...

MILLER,

Rosie M. Miller, 65, passed August 6, 2008 at Pickerington Nursing Home. Funeral 7:00pm Sunday August 10, 2008 at Zion Christian Assembly 6930 Motts Place Rd. Canal Winchester, OH. Bishop William Polley, Eulogist. Family will receive friends at 6:00pm. Burial 12:00 noon Monday at Dayton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, CHAPEL OF PEACE (formerly...