Obituaries

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...

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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,...

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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,...

BRITT,Ke’Aira Lenise Britt, 22. Sunrise June 30, 1991 in Youngstown, Ohio and Sunset January 10, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Ke’Aira was preceded in death by her father Dawan L. Britt. Left to cherish her memory is, mother Nakisha Abron, sister Aujarae Abron, brothers Armondrey Marbley and Dueyone Marbley, grandparents Odessa Lawrence, Priscilla Abron, Jackie Scruggs, and Nathaniel (Rosemary) Drake, fiancé...

Gideon Sarpong, age 24 of Columbus Ohio, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Riverside Hospital. Graduated from Beechcroft High School in 2007. Member of the One Love Crew. Survived by father Sammuel Sarpong, mother Esther Ofosuhene Essah and brother Obed Sarpong.

Willie B. Draughon, 74. Sunrise February 25, 1939 in Dunn, NC and Sunset January 7, 2014. Willie retired from Capital University as Superintendent of Maintenance after 40 years of service. He was a member of Gospel Tabernacle United Holiness Church of America where he served God and the church in many capacities. He was also a member of The White...

The Late May (Gardner) Dixon was born December 18, 1917 in Paducah Kentucky to the Union of Mr. Charles Gardner and Beulah Enders Gardner.

Mrs. Dixon was married to Arthur Dixon in Cairo, Illinois they moved to East St. Louis, Illinois. Where she resided for many years. She worked for a Jewelry Store in St. Louis Mo. until she retired....

Yolanda Y. Sellers was born December 18, 1961 in Coalwood, WV to the late Vera Hamby Sellers.. She departed this life on December 31, 2013.

Yolanda graduated from Big Creek High School in War, WV.

Yolanda loved basketball and was a devoted LA Lakers fan whether they won or lost. She loved word search puzzles, Adams Family Show and was...

Dustin K. Smith was born in Columbus, Ohio to Jerome Sr. and Mildred Smith on December 27, 1968. Dustin departed this life on December 31, 2013 at Mt Carmel West Hospital. Dustin was best known to his family and friends as Freeze.

As a child Dustin showed his artistic abilities in drawing, writing and arranging music. He worked in...

Saundra Antoinette “Tonie” Grier, 71, departed from this Earth to be present with the Lord on December 30, 2013. Predeceased in death by her parents John (Ike) and Elizabeth (Lou) Grier, and sister Barbara JoAnn Kendricks. She leaves to cherish her memory, three sons Dennis and Kipp Grier, of Columbus, OH; Torey Johnson of Clarksville TN; brother David Grier; sisters...

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Shirley Ann “Sally” Jones, 68. Sunrise July 31, 1945 in Sylvester, GA and Sunset December 24, 2013 in Columbus, OH. Shirley was a member of Refuge Baptist Church for over 45 years, where she served in the Choir and Nurses Ministries. Shirley attended Marion Franklin High School. She was employed with Columbus Maintenance and retired from Bristol House ....

MARSH,Carl Anthony Marsh, 72. Sunrise July 28, 1941 in Logan, WV and Sunset December 20, 2013 in Columbus, OH. Carl was a U.S. Army Veteran and a Roofer by trade. He was preceded in death by his parents Mary Jane and McDaniel Marsh Sr., sons Eric Anthony Lewis and Keith Marsh Sr., and brothers James Marsh and McDaniel Marsh Jr....