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RHODES Nancy Zella Rhodes, age 95, June 3, 2002 at OSU Hospital North. Longtime member of Shiloh Baptist Church, where she sang in the Women's Chorus. Current member of Faith Ministries Church, where she served in the Women of Faith Choir. Member of the Sawyer Wednesday Noon Bible Study Group. Retired employee of Troy Laundry. Preceded in death by husband Lonnie Rhodes, daughter Carolyn Wilborn, parents George and Ernest Holbrook Alexander, brothers Jessie, Tyra, Sam, Lonnie and Rob Alexander, sisters Lula Martin, Mary Farmer and Faye Wilborn. Survived by children, Pauline Waugh, Walter Wilborn, Hazel Triplett and Zella White of Columbus, Oh. and Thomas Wilborn of Charlotte, N.C.; 18 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 27 great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Friends may call Friday, June 7, 2002 at Faith Ministries Church, 2747 Agler Rd. after 9 a.m., where family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to time of service at 11 a.m. Dr. C. Dexter Wise III officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. CROSBY FUNERAL HOME, serving the family.
RIESEN Dennis A. Riesen, of Marengo, Oh., died Saturday, June 1, 2002 at home of heart trouble. He was a stone and brick mason, loved playing the banjo, an avid sports fan, collector of sports memorabilia and Indian artifacts and a great gardener. Graduated from Westerville High School and Ohio Technical Institute with a BA in Electronical Engineering. Preceded in death by son Evan. Survived by sons, Matthew, Justin and Josh; grandsons, Justin and Josh; father, Wayne (Carol) Riesen of N.C.; mother, Jeanne Riesen of Lewis Center, Oh.; brothers, Douglas Riesen, Daniel Riesen; sisters, Durena Holobaugh, Renee Riesen and Kelly O'Brien; sister-in-law, Bonnie Riesen; brothers-in-law, Bill Holobaugh and Todd O'Brien; grandmother, Betty Loney. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Rd., Westerville, Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday. Pastor Frank Carl officiating. Interment Fairview Memorial Park. Friends, if they wish, may contribute to the American Heart Association or to the American Lung Association.
ROGERS Mary Helen (Scales) Washington Rogers, "Bobby Sox", "Stockings", age 77, May 31, 2002. Funeral service Thursday 8 p.m. at Columbus Bible Way Church, 2660 Rhoads Ave. Mrs. Rogers will lie in state Thursday 12noon-4 p.m. at the DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E.Long St. and after 6 p.m. at the church, where the family will receive friends 7 p.m. until start of service. Interment Green Lawn cemetery.
ROSS Mr. L.K. Ross, 69, died Friday, May 31, 2002. Member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church and Lone Star Lodge #22 F.A.A.Y.M., P.H.O.-N.C. Past member of Keystone Chapter #1 R.A.M., Prince Hall Commandry Knights Templar Masons, Franklin Consistory, Triumph Temple #1 A.A.O.N.M.S. Survived by wife, Alberta Ross; daughter, Linda (Kevin) Chapman; step-son, Gregory Caruthers of Calif.; mother, Willie Mae Ross of Ala.; 1 brother; 4 sisters; 5 sisters-in-law; 2 brothers-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday 8 p.m. at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 2283 Sunbury Road. Dr. Donald J. Washington, officiating. Mr. Ross will lie in state Thursday 12-4 p.m. at DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street and after 6 p.m. at the church, where the family will receive friends 7 p.m. until start of service. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
SABIAN Rev. Minnie Elizabeth Sabian, June 4, 2002. She was born in 1904 and was 98 years of age. Preceded in death by her loving husband Charles and sons Eugene of Columbus and Ernest of Lancaster. She is survived by her son, Rev. Earl (May) Richardson of Newark; daughter-in-law, Joann; adopted son, Pastor Richard Morris of Columbus; sister, Sylvia Shivley of Hopewell, Oh.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and close friends. Friends may call Thursday at the BRUCKER & KISHLER FUNERAL HOME, 985 N. 21st St., Newark from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., where her funeral service will be at 12 p.m. Pastor Richard Morris and Pastor Earl Richardson officiating. Interment Wilson cemetery. Columbus arrangements by the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME, 268-8811.
SANTO Rienhard (Bud) Santo, age 78, of Mt. Gilead, passed away Monday, June 3, 2002 at Marion General Hospital. Retired from Borden Milk Co. after 44 years. WW II Veteran and lifetime member of Young Budd Post 171 American Legion, where he was a Commander for 9 years. Member of Linden Lodge 637 F&AM and Marengo Church of Christ. Survived by wife, Cathy; children, Randy (Debra) Santo, Kenny (Sonia) Santo, Debra Fry and Mark (Ann) Santo; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Ed, Bill, Gladys, Kay and Carol. Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Marengo Church of Christ, 3904 State Rt. 229, Marengo, Oh. Pastor Craig Mulpas officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marengo Church of Christ Building Fund. Arrangements by the HILL FUNERAL HOME, Westerville.
SCARBERRY Georgia B. Lee Scarberry, age 41, Saturday at her residence. Survived by husband. William R. Scarberry; father, George Lee; sisters and brothers-in-law, Peggy and Joe Defender, Linda and Dennis Halasta; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Sue Lee, Steve and Tina Lee; father-in-law and mother-in-law, William E. and Charlotte Scarberry; sister-in-law, Jenny Mercer; also survived by other family, friends and beloved pets. Preceded in death by mother Donna Lee. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where service will be Thursday 2 p.m. Interment Asbury cemetery.
SHOOP Hal W. Shoop, died on June 2, 2002. Born in New Philadelphia, Oh., July 4, 1918. Predeceased by parents Harry H Shoop and Bernice G Shoop. Survived by wife. Dorothy M. Shoop of Cockeysville, Md.; 2 sons, Ronald David Shoop, his wife, Helen and grandchildren, Christopher A., Anna Elizabeth Shoop of Richmond, Calif.; Richard Allen Shoop, his wife, Susann of Timonium, Md. and 2 sons, Brian Shoop of Riverside, Md., wife, Carolyn and 2 great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Elena; David Shoop and friend, Heather Farrell of Reisterstown, Md. Married February 20, 1943; was a veteran of World War II. Retired from Harts Stores Inc. at age 62. Long term volunteer at Mt Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, Oh. EVANS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 8800 Harford Rd., Baltimore, MD 21234.
SLAGLE Oliver E. Slagle, age 78, went to be home with the Lord on June 3, 2002 at Kobacker House. Retired from Yellow Freight Trucking after many years. Member of Teamsters Union Local #413. Member of First Apostolic Church of Dublin. Served as a Deputy Sheriff for several years. Army Medic during WW II. Preceded in death by parents Oliver and Sarah, son Emery Craig Slagle Sr., sister Rosemary Ballor. Survived by wife, Imogene; daughter, Rosemary Slagle; step-daughters, Jean (Richard) Collins and Charlene Carter; daughter-in-law, Crella Righter; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 255 E. State St., Thursday 5-8 p.m. Graveside service will be held Friday 1 p.m. at Glen Rest cemetery. Pastor Richard Collins officiating. In lieu of flowers family suggests contributions be directed to Hospice of Riverside in memory of Oliver.
SNYDER Samuel L. Snyder, age 84, of Canal Winchester, Tuesday, June 4, 2002, Valley View Nursing Home. Survived by wife, Lucille; daughter, Anne Blackwell, Canal Winchester. Arrangements being completed by the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, Canal Winchester.
SNYDER William F. Snyder, Jr., age 79, of Columbus, died Sunday, June 2, 2002 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. He was retierd from Buckeye Steel Casting Co. after 33 years of service and was a WW II U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the 37th Division, 166th Infantry. He was preceded in death by his beautiful, loving wife Vivian M. Snyder, parents William F. and Margaret (Thompson) Snyder, Sr. and a grandson William M. Snyder. His survivors include his children, Phyllis Cleland, Karen (Charles) Buhrts, Shelia Timmons, William (Monica) Snyder, Mark (Debbie) Snyder, Holly (Darrell) Ross, Jeff (Debbie) Snyder, Debbie (George) Leady, Kimberly (Larry) Dayton, Denise (Chris) Cunningham; 34 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. His memberships include Northway Post #495 V.F.W. and Southway Post #144 American Legion. In keeping with the wishes of the family, there will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2002 at Green Lawn cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Ave., Columbus. The family requests in lieu of flowers, that memorial contributions be made to Children's Hospital. "GO ARMY" Arrangements completed by RUTHERFORD-SHROYER FUNERAL HOME, 1278 West Broad St., Columbus, Oh., 274-1161.
SPEAKMAN Maria Victoria "Vicki" Speakman, age 48, passed away Monday at home after a courageous 11 year battle with breast cancer. Loving wife, mother, sister, daughter and long time teacher. Vicki served 26 years as a Spanish teacher at Grandview Heights High School, and was a member of St. Christopher Church. Preceded in death by mother Rosa Perez, brothers Alberto Perez Jr. and Jorge Perez. Survived by husband, Michael Speakman; daughter, Katie Speakman; son, Travis Speakman; father, Alberto Perez; brothers, Orlando (Idania) Ruiz, Luis (DeeDee) Perez, Miguel Perez (Yianni Vitellas); maternal grandmother, Piedad Gomez; mother-in-law, Mildred Speakman; sister-in-law, Patricia (Mike) Budd; brother-in-law, Paul (Lori) Speakman; several loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at the JOHN QUINT & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Ave. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2002, St. Christopher Catholic Church, 1420 Grandview Ave. Fr. Arthur Wiles, Presider. Private family burial at a later date. THERE WILL BE NO PROCESSION TO THE CHURCH, FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE TO MEET AT ST. CHRISTOPHER CHURCH. Donations to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer (Komen Columbus) or Mt. Carmel Hospice.
THOMPSON Theodore B. "Ted" Thompson, 70, of Newark, June 4, 2002, Good Samaritan Hospital. Born August 22, 1931 in Newark, Oh., son of the late Roger and Mary (Bryant) Thompson. Retired Machine Operator for Rockwell International. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by 1 son, 1 son-in-law, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by wife, Betty J. (Elliott) Thompson; children, Ned B. Thompson, Beverly Green, Tommy J. Thompson, Jackie Thompson-Bradley, Desi Thompson, Steven Thompson of Newark and Felicia Thompson; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters; host of other relatives. Visitation Thursday, June 6, 2002 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at CRISS-SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL CHAPEL, Newark, where funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2002 with Rev. Reecior Puryear officiating. Interment Cedar Hill cemetery. Contributions to Gambro Dialysis Center, 65 McMillen Dr., Newark, Oh. 43055. Online condolences may be sent at www.schoedinger.com.
THURMAN Marcellus W. Thurman, age 94, departed to be with the Lord on June 1, 2002 at VA Hospital in Dayton, Oh. A native of Middlesboro, Ky., his family moved to Columbus when he was 12 years old. Inducted into the United States Army in 1942, he served in Sicily, Naples, Foffia, Rome and Arno, where he was decorated with 3 Bronze Stars. Returned to Columbus after the service and resumed his career as a Real Estate Broker. United in Holy Matrimony to Frances Foster Thurman for 54 years. Marcellus lived his life as devoted Episcopalian. He provided encouragement and help to others whenever he was needed. He was a great humanitarian. Marcellus was preceded in death by his mother Cora Mae Jones Thurman, father Clem W. Thurman, son Jack Thurman. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Frances Thurman; 3 daughters, Yvonne Thurman Smith, Cora Marcella Hart, Clemya Eve Matthews; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Service of memory to be held in Columbus, Oh. and entombment at Green Lawn cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to COOK & SON-PALLAY FUNERAL HOME. In lieu of flowers, donations to Columbus Cancer Clinic, 65 Ceramic Dr., Columbus, Oh. 43214.
TILLIS Richard Tillis, age 88, of Marysville, formerly of Columbus, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at his home. Retired machinist General Motors. Former member and deacon Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church. Predeceased by wife Hazel. Survived by daughters, Patricia Duffey, Jeanie Ruder, JoAnna (James) Wheeler, Linda (Ralph) Hay and Terri (Fred) Thompson; son, Roger (Alberta) Tillis, Sr.; 23 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Donald (Dorothy) Tillis of New Rome; sisters, Florence Crowder, FL and Grace Peters of Londonerry. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, 645 S. Chestnut St., Marysville. Calling hours 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at UNDERWOOD FUNERAL HOME, Marysville. Burial Greenlawn cemetery beside his wife. www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.
TOLSON Melvin C. Tolson, age 61, of Pataskala, died June 4, 2002, at home surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and lived his life for his family. He was employed at DFAS for 14 years. A Vietnam veteran, he served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years. Graduate from Capitol University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He enjoyed jogging, racquetball, and was an avid golfer. Melvin is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Barbara A. Tolson; his children, Kimberly A. (Don) Richardson of Dublin, OH, Brian Tolson of Reynoldsburg, OH; grandchildren, Miranda, Erica, and Christopher; and brother, Talmadge (Myrtle) Tolson. His memory lives on in his friends and especially in his family. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna, OH., where the funeral service will be held on Friday, June 7 at 10 a.m. with private burial service following. The family would like to thank the staff at Westerville Family Practice, Mid-Ohio Oncology and Grant Riverside Hospice for their loving kindness. Those who wish may contribute to Grant Riverside Hospice, 3535 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214 or the American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215 in Melvin's honor. Email expressions of sympathy to mtolson8@schoedinger.com.
TYREE Baby Heaven Renee Tyree, died June 2, 2002 at Doctors Hospital West. Survived by mother, Tynesha Pryor; father, Scott Tyree; loving grandparents, Angelina Pryor, Leo Drennen, Darlene Tyree; many other family and friends. Arrangements completed at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St.
VANCE Alice F. Vance, 67, of Columbus, died Monday, June 3, 2002 in Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Retired Supervisor for Lusterware Corp. She attended Grove City Church of the Nazarene. Preceded in death by husband French Vance (1999). Survived by children, Julia (Kenny) Dixon and Michael (Maggie) Vance; grandchildren, Melissa (Ray) Reed, Jamie (Randy) Newton, Brandy Vance and fiancé, Michael Smith, Jessica Dixon and fiancé, Bob Grove, Kenneth Dixon Jr. and Jennifer Dixon; great-grandchildren, Christian Grove and Douglas Reed; brothers, Jesse Blair, Landen (Sunny) Blair; sisters, Fern (Danny) Burovouy and Anna Hart. Friends may call Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SCHOEDINGER-NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, where a funeral service will be held Friday 10 a.m. Graveside service 2 p.m. at Highland Memory Gardens, Pecksmill, W.VA.
