Obituaries

BUTLER,

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,...

SILVA,

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...

JONES,

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....

Wiley,

Charles E. Wiley Sr., 67, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born December 27, 1945 in Dickson, TN. He is preceded in death by parents Mary Russell & Clayton Marsh and sister Marylou Marsh. Charles is survived by his wife of 37 years, Clara Wiley; daughters,...

James A. Early, 67. Sunrise November 20, 1946 and Sunset December 14, 2013. After graduating from East High School in 1966, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served in Vietnam.

James retired from The City of Columbus (division of Sewer and Water) in August of 2011 with over 23 years of service.

James is preceded in death by...

WHITE,

Georgetta Harrington White, 77. Sunrise March 25, 1936 and Sunset December 13, 2013. She was formerly employed at Xerox Co. Georgetta was preceded in death by her mother Marian Harrington, daughters Angela Jean Earthman-White and Tina A. White, son Andrew “Slugger” White IV and former husband Andrew White III. Left to cherish her memory, sons Jeffrey White and...

CLARK, Edna Gray Clark, 79. Sunrise July 28, 1934 in Wilson, NC and Sunset November 26, 2013 in Columbus, OH. Edna retired from DFAS, worked at Schottensteins Department Store and was active with Community Housing Network. She was a member of the Triedstone Church where she served with Covenant Sisters Cancer Support Ministry and President of The Seasoned Citizens. She...

Harold Wayne Waters was born in Port Norris, NJ to the late Levin And Iola Waters(Cooper). He was the 10th child of 12 siblings. He was called to rest on the evening of Nov 22,2013. Harold grew up in Phila,Pa.,while in his early 30's Harold relocated to Ohio making that area his home.

Harold better known to his family and...

Harold Wayne Waters was born in Port Norris, NJ to the late Levin And Iola Waters(Cooper). He was the 10th child of 12 siblings. He was called to rest on the evening of Nov 22,2013. Harold grew up in Phila,Pa.,while in his early 30's Harold relocated to Ohio making that area his home.

Harold better known to his family and...