Obituaries

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...

Collyn “Minni” MyLove Kirk-Hawkins was born September 9, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio to Lovelee Lawanda Lynne Kirk and David Christen Hawkins. This lovable, precious bundle of joy slipped away during her nap on Tuesday morning, February 18, 2020, in Columbus.

Collyn always looked so pretty with a big beautiful smile on her face. She was the spitting image of her...

Aaron Hudson, age 45, was born August 24, 1974 to Barbara Hudson and Thad Williams in Columbus, Ohio. Aaron affectionately known as “Fat Albert” was called Home to Glory on February 7, 2020.

Fat Albert attended Columbus Public Schools. She was very family oriented and she enjoyed going to the casino and playing bingo.

Fat Albert had four beautiful...

Benjamin Mask, Jr., was born October 7, 1953 in Chillicothe, OH. He was the son of Benjamin and Dorothy (Harris) Mask, Sr. He was raised by his Grandmother, Ester Adams Harris. He was united in holy matrimony to Worletta A. Netter on July 7, 2007. Benjamin was an active man who enjoyed traveling, western movies, classical music, and hunting. He...

Tonique Marie Long was born on January 12, 1983 in Columbus, Ohio to Mericle Long and Fred Miles Sr. She was employed as a Dietary Lead at Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Tonique was a 2001 graduate of Mifflin High School, and graduated with her Associates Degree in Medical Assisting from the Ohio Institute of Health Careers....

Arnold Dwight Reynolds was born on October 21, 1952 in Harpersville, AL to the late Walter and Mary Lee (Kennedy) Reynolds of Praco, AL. Arnold also known as Dwight Departed this world peacefully on February 10, 2020 at the age of 67, surrounded by family at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Dwight was the fourth of twelve children and the eldest son....

Let’s talk about a strong, independent, vibrant, com-passionate, humorous, and caring role model born to Roberta Jenkins and Kevin Edwards on May 4, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio. February 13, 2020, Jowana Jenkins ascended to the next phase of spirituality, following a brief illness.

Born the first child of four, the only daughter. After graduating from Independence High school in 1994,...