Obituaries

Mrs. Sandra M. Jacobs Brown-Garrison was born on July 13, 1955 to Margaret and Luke Jacobs in Columbus Ohio. Sandra transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord on February 25, 2020 at The Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital.

Sandra was a dedicated student of the U.N.I.T.Y + Religious Science Movement.

Sandra was preceded in death by her father Luke...

Dyonte Dayon Morgan was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 1, 1994 to Lynette Green and Dwight Morgan. Dyonte departed this life on February 24, 2020 at Grant Medical Center.

Dyonte was educated in the Columbus Public School System attending Briggs High School where he excelled in the classroom as on the football field, earning himself a scholarship to...

Rosemary Anderson, affectionately known” Mrs. Rosemary and Mur” was was born May 16, 1934 in Gilliam, West Virginia. She attended and graduated from Elshorn High School in 1952 and attended Blue State College and Ohio Dominican.

She accepted The Lord Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt Ebenezer Baptist in Algoma, WV. She was a member...

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...