Obituaries

Earl M. “Big E” King, 55, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 11:00am at Mount Carmel West Hospital.  Earl was a 1979 graduate of Linden McKinley High School; he was a master DJ and skillful carpenter and contractor.  He was preceded in death by his father James R. King.  Left to cherish his memory, mother, Sharon Johnson; daughter,...

Employed at Stevenson Steel for 10 years. Hobbies: Fishing and big fan of Pittsburgh Steelers, enjoyed being with family on holidays and special occasions. Johnny was raised by grandparents Mary and Press Ligon.

Johnny Ligon will be joining his deceased wife Juanita Williams, Johnny was survived by Sons Travis Ligon and Johnny Lewis Bryant; Daughters Alice Beatty and Mary Louis...

James Sidney Hopkins born June 22, 1940 in Christianburg to parents Mother Rosie Ford and father John Hopkins, VA attended CII Christianburg Christian Institute worked as a security guard and enjoyed motorcycles and was a part of the Heavy Metal Motorcycle Club. He always worked as a eastside ambulance driver.

James entered into marriage with Willie Mae Holland on October...

David LeeAndre’ Hodge, age 35 passed away on October 27, 2016.

He attended The Columbus City Schools.

Yummy and Blue as David was affectionately called loved animals, music, fishing, and drawing. He was a master at video games. He took pride in his appearance so he loved to hit the weights to keep his abs tight.

The love of his...

Bobby James Palmer, age 55.  Sunrise February 4, 1961 and Sunset October 29, 2016.

Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday November 5, 2016 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (1 block east of Noe Bixby, turn north on Lonsdale Rd.).  Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.  To read the complete obituary, order flowers...

Debra Jane Slate, age 59.  Sunrise April 28, 1957 and Sunset October 24, 2016.

Visitation 6:00pm and Service 7:00pm Tuesday November 1, 2016 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. To read the complete obituary, order flowers and to offer condolences to The SLATE Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

Charles M.  Evans, age 80 Sunrise March 9, 1936, in Urbancrest, Ohio and Sunset October 27, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio

As a veteran of the United States Army for 23 years, he retired as Sgt First Class. He served in Vietnam, served as an Airbourne Instructor, Senior Drill Sargent and was awarded a meritorious service medal. After retiring from the...

Aaron Wayne Davis age 53 of Columbus, Ohio was born on December 5, 1962. He was called home to be with our heavenly father on October 28, 2016. Aaron was a loving husband and father. He was a hard working man and provided for his family the best way he could. Aaron was employed at NAPA Auto Parts in Westerville,...

Barbara Jean Chavis was born September 29, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio to the union of Clarence Wooten & Beatrice Farmley. Born to the union of Barbara & Donald Chavis were five children, Kevin, Mark, Donald K, Kimberly and Tracey. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Wooten; mother, Beatrice Farmley; son, Mark Chavis; and brother, Clarence Wooten Jr....

Ephraim Yaw Asante, age 71.  Sunrise February 8, 1945 and Sunset September 19, 2016.

Funeral 8:00am Saturday October 29, 2016 Ramseyer Presbyterian, 3228 Westerville Road. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. To order flower and to offer condolences to The ASANTE Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

Jeffrey Byron Payne, age 54.  Sunrise July 9, 1962 in Youngstown, OH and Sunset October 22, 2016 in Columbus, OH.

Visitation 2:00pm and Funeral 3:00pm Saturday October 29, 2016 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE 2500 Cleveland Ave.  To read the complete obituary, order flowers and to offer condolences to The PAYNE Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

Linda Gail Goodwin, age 70.  Sunrise September 1, 1946 and Sunset October 21, 2016.  Linda was a graduate of East High School and retired as a Safety Manager with The City of Columbus Refuge Department.   She was a member of Church of Columbus where she ministered on the Praise Team; and she was a member of The Red Hatters Club. ...

Alma “Mom/Nana” Leigh Croskery was born July 3, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Common and Clio (Boggus) Kelley. She departed this life Wednesday October 26, 2016.

Alma graduated from Dayton Dunbar High School and also attended The Ohio State University.

Along with her husband Jimmie they were the owners of Javan’s Pit Barbeque for over 40 years. They...

Tony L. Jackson, age 60.  Sunrise March 13, 1956 and Sunset October 19, 2016.  He was born in Andalusia, AL to Rupert and LaConnie Jackson.  Tony graduated in 1974 from Lalabar High School.  He was a Cincinnati Bengals and Ohio State Buckeyes Fan.  He loved to spend time with his family and friends.  Tony worked hard and well with his...

Mrs. Lugenia Gwinn Tucker was born August 2nd, 1919 in Chester, S.C. She transitioned on to be with the Lord on October 20th, 2016. She lived a long life of 97 years. Lugenia was the daughter of the late Walter Gwinn and M.E. Giles. At an early age, she confessed her faith in Christ and was baptized at St. Paul...

Ronald Eugene Kelsor was born on September 13, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to Nathaniel and Doris C. Kelsor. He attended the public elementary schools in Newark, N.J. He later moved to Columbus, Ohio in the 1970s.

Ronald began employment with Value City warehouse and goodwill industries. He attended Rohobeth Church of Christ with his mother and sisters. Ronald had a...

John Henry Jones, age 64.  Sunrise October 28, 1951 in Augusta, GA and Sunset October 20, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH.  John was a 1970 graduate of Linden McKinley High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War. John was formerly employed at Greyhound, Forward Air Freight, and DHL.John enjoyed fishing and reading his...

Betty Jean Curry, age 77.  Sunrise April 23, 1939 and Sunset October 12, 2016.

Visitation 2:00pm and Memorial Service 3:00pm Saturday, October 22, 2016 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.  To read the complete obituary, order flowers and to offer condolences to The CURRY Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

Private arrangements entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, and to offer condolences to The CHERRY Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com