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DIXON Wednesday Le'Asia Kashay Dixon, age 1 month and 2 weeks, Thursday at her residence. Survived by her loving parents, Tabitha Dixon and Aaron Ford; sisters, Miracle Sullens, Teaira Bowles; brothers, Donovan Williams, David Cassell; grandmothers, Tanya Dixon, Joan Hopson; grandfathers, Bernard Barker, Aaron Ford; aunts, Tamara, Amy, Brandy and Shirley Dixon, Krishawna Cummings; uncle, Jason Dixon; godmother, Tracy Wallace; great-aunts, Shirlene Smith and Linda Jackson; many cousins, other relatives and friends. NuNu was truely blessed and loved. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2002 at the chapel of C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave. Rev. Frank Latham, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment Evergreen Burial Park.
EIS Carrie S. Eis, age 78, Sunday, September 15, 2002 at Franklin Woods Convalescent Home after a courageous battle with cancer. Retired from D.C.S.C. Preceded in death by husbands Donald Charles Cray and Carl L. Eis, parents Albert and Deborah Stauffer, brother Frederick Stauffer and sister Ruth Parkins. Survived by daughter, Ruth Cray Bell; grandchildren, Lisa Stafford, Christopher Bell and Lori (Eric) Metcalf; 3 great-grandsons; 3 great-granddaughters; sister, Ida Tompkins; many nieces and nephews; good friends and neighbors. Friends received Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St., where service will be held 8 p.m. Thursday. Pastor Phyllis Riggs officiating. Graveside service 12noon Friday at Center Point cemetery, Center Point, Oh. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
FARBER Bessie Rose Farber, age 102, died September 18, 2002. Survived by daughter, Elaine Farber; son, Dr. Sanders (Sally) Farber; grandchildren, Sheryl Farber, Stephen (Emilee) Farber, Ronnie Phillips, Laurie (Jeff) Rubin, Ronald Lavin and Robin Lavin; and several great-grandchildren. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2002 at Green Lawn cemetery with Rabbi Howard Apothaker officiating. Memorial preferred to Wexner Heritage House or Temple Beth Shalom. Arrangements by THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 614-235-3232.
FARMER Robert A. Farmer, Jr., age 74, of Pataskala, Oh., passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at his residence. He was born in Newark to the late Robert A. Sr. and Helen Farmer. U.S. Veteran. He had retired from Kaiser Aluminum in Newark with over 30 years of service. Preceded in death by his wife Inez Farmer, daughter Patricia Taylor and brother Gerald F. Farmer. Survived by children, Robert and Terri Farmer of Reynoldsburg, David and Mary Farmer of Pataskala and Gloria and Claude Robinson of Columbus; 9 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Shirley (Bill) Anderson, Jean (Bill) Kreider and Scheryl (Bob) White; sister-in-law, Bonnie Farmer; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends; his faithful companion, Ginger. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Friday at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus where funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment Union cemetery.
FASO Creeta V. Faso, age 75, of Columbus, died Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at Columbus Health Care Center. Mrs. Faso was a member of Slater's Branch Freewill Baptist Church. Creeta is preceded in death by her husband Augustine Faso, Sr., parents Joe and Lonia Dotson and her daughter Rita Joe Simpson. She is survived by her children, Saundra Jean (Fred) Greene and Augustine (Michelle) Faso, Jr.; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2002 at the SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., Columbus. Rev. Paul Fouch officiating. Interment at Sunset cemetery, Galloway. Friends may visit with the family on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
FIGLESTAHLER Dwight E. Figlestahler, age 74, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, September 16, 2002, Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Born November 13, 1927. Retired from Kroger in 1990 with over 42 years of service. Veteran of WW II serving in the US Navy. Preceded in death by daughter Kelly Jo Durst (Figlestahler), parents John and Grace Figlestahler, mother-in-law Goldie Green, sister Garnet Schrader, brother Richard Figlestahler. He is survived by his loving wife, Jo-Anne of 54 years; sons, Michael (Marilyn) Figlestahler and Tracy Figlestahler; brother, Paul (Martha) Figlestahler of Reynoldsburg; sister-in-law, Betty Cosner of Columbus; many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where service will be Friday 10 a.m. Interment Glen Rest cemetery.
FLEMING Robert A. "Bobby" Fleming II, age 28, suddenly September 17, 2002. Employed by Pro Touch. Preceded in death by grandmother Cleo Henry, grandfather William W. Fleming. Survived by parents, Robert and Linda Fleming; daughter, Courtney; sons, Austin and Jacob; sister, Lana C. Fleming; many aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Friends may call JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 West Broad St., Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where service will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday. Rev. Dr. Gerald Koster officiating. Interment Sunset cemetery.
FRALEY A funeral service for Leonard Phillip Fraley was held 1:30 p.m. on September 18, 2002 at the PORTER FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Sterling. Rev. Dortha Ross and Rev. Ron Reynolds, Pastors of the Mt. Sterling First Church of the Nazarene, officiated. Special rememberances were given by uncle, Rev. David Hackney. During the service His Eye is on the Sparrow and Amazing Grace was sung by soloist, Betty Gray and accompanied on the organ by Connie Lindsey. Those serving as pallbearers with burial in Sunset cemetery were Brian White, Dwight Lewis, Tim Hogan, Gary and James Voelker, Kevin Steed, and Carl Roose. Leonard Fraley, 43, of Columbus died September 14, 2002 at his residence.
FRESE (HORNING) Mrs. Carlyn Horning Frese, age 50, of Dallas, Tex., passed away September 16, 2002 in Plano, Tex. She was born December 18, 1951 in Cincinnati, Oh. to Curtis and Janet (Curtin) Horning. She married
Ray Frese on June 23, 1973 in Westerville, Oh. She received her BS Degree in Nursing from Duke University and her Masters Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Texas Women's University. Mrs. Frese was a dedicated community volunteer with Family Outreach, National Charity League, numerous Plano ISD committees, PTO's, and school booster organizations. She was an active member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church, and a former member of Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church, where she was also very active. She is survived by her husband, Ray Frese of Dallas, Tex.; son, Bradley Frese of Denver, Colo.; daughters, Laura Frese and Mandy Frese, both of Dallas, Tex.; mother, Janet Horning of Westerville, Oh.; brother, David Horning of Arlington, Oh.; sisters, Amy Marschall of Raleigh, N.C. and Liz Weiler of Lawrenceville, Ga.; as well as numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her father. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2002 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church with Dr. Robert Hasley officiating. There will be a memorial service at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2002 at the Little Turtle Country Club. Arrangements are under the direcion of TURRENTINE-JACKSON-MORROW FUNERAL DIRECTORS. The family requests that flowers not be sent, but memorials made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church in memory of Carlyn Frese, 1401 Mira Vista, Plano, Tex. 75093.
GARDNER Barbara R. Gardner, age 57, died Sunday, September 15, 2002 from injuries received in an auto accident. Graduate of Danville High School in 1963, and Kent State University in 1967. Survived and loved deeply by her children, Susan of Columbus, OH and Brian of Howard, OH; grandson, Logan of Mt. Vernon, OH; father, Harold Smith of Mt. Vernon, OH; companion, Michael Callaghan of Howard, OH; brothers, Donald Smith of Mt. Vernon, OH and Charles Smith of Oscola, MI. Preceded in death by her mother Mary Smith and her sister Nancy Smith. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. at the O'SHAUGHNESSY FUNERAL HOME, 405 E. Town St., where the family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Thursday. Contributions would be welcomed to the Stephanie Spielman Fund For Breast Cancer Research at The James Cancer Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210.
GLEICH (Hetterscheidt) Bertille Gleich, age 62, Monday, September 16, 2002 at her residence. Retired Rural Mail Carrier. Survived by husband, Joe Lersky; daughters, Heather (Matt) Kromer of Sandusky, Kerry Gleich of Troy; son, Ben Gleich of Columbus; 4 grandchildren, Luke, Brett, Zebulon and Abraham; sisters, Helen James, Jeanne (Glen) Liston, Nancy McSweeney; numerous other relatives. Memorial Mass 10 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2002 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 3730 Broadway, Grove City. Fr. John Swickard, Celebrant. Arrangements by the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 444-1185. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice.
GRAHAM Eugene D. Graham, 72, died September 14, 2002 in Columbus, OH. Born in Akron, Oh. He was a graduate of North High School in Akron and a graduate of the University of Akron, where he served as president of his fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, and vice-president of the student council. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve. After 10 years in the automobile business, he entered into business as a Ford dealer in 1962, and established eight successful dealerships in Akron, Mentor, Dayton, Kent, Columbus, and Schenectady, NY. Gene was the owner and operator of Graham Ford, Columbus, Oh. Despite his many obligations in business and family life, he found time to commit an immense amount of time to community and professional service. He served nine years as member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Akron University. In recognition of his lifelong commitment to the University, he was awarded an honorary doctoral degree. He served as the Ford National Dealer Council Chairman, and member of and President of the Board of Trustees of the Akron Automobile Association. He served as board member of the Catholic Service League, the Akron Better Business Bureau, the Phi Delta Theta Alumni Association, and the Akron Regional Developmental Board. He was preceded in death by his parents Rebecca J. and Lewis J. Graham, brothers James, Robert, and William Graham and his sister Gertrude. He was a beloved and steadfast husband to his wife of 46 years, Marie (Karg); and a loving parent to his daughters, Sue Seibert and Cindy (Jack) Freudeman; his son, Tim (Alexandra). He was the kind and loving grandfather of Brandon and Ryan Seibert, Kelly, Kate, and Allison Freudeman, and Theodore and Ian Graham. He leaves behind eight nieces, daughters of his late brothers, his brother-in-law, Rev. William Karg, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, James F. and Joanne Karg. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 12Noon at St. Sebastian Catholic Church. Interment in the Holy Cross cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday at the HUMMEL FUNERAL HOME, 500 E. Exchange St., Akron, OH from 4-8 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be Friday, September 20 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 10700 Liberty Rd., Powell, OH. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Saint Sebastian Church, 476 Mull Ave, Akron, OH 44320, the Rosemont Center, 2440 Dawnlight Ave., Columbus, OH 43211, or the American Diabetes Association, Attn: ADA Web, PO Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. Hummel, A Golden Rule Funeral Home, 330-253-6126.
GREEN Clyde R. "Skip" Green, age 75, of Obetz, died Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at the Kobacker House. He retired from the Ohio State University Hospital where he worked as an electrician for 18 years, former employee of White-Westinghouse, member of Moose Lodge #11, school bus driver for Hamilton Township Schools, former caretaker of Walnut Hills cemetery. Skip also was a life member of the V.F.W. and American Legion, serving in the United States Navy during WW II and the Korean Conflict. Skip is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Rose Green; his daughter and son-in-law, Lois Ann and Jerroll Pope of San Antonio, Tex.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Bert (Mardge) Green of South Bloomfield; sisters, Elizabeth (Pete) Coleman of Lancaster, Virginia (Emerson) Grant of Pleasantville, Lucy Mae (Frank) Plants of Canal Winchester; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Curtis B. and Dollie (Rapp) Green, sons Roger Dale Green and Clyde Henry Green, brothers Carl, Donald, Howard, Charles, David, Raymond and Thomas "Skip" Green,and sister Ruby Jackson. Friends may visit 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 West Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday with Chaplin Jackie St. Aubin, officiating. Interment Fernood cemetery, Lockbourne, Ohio. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the U.S. Navy. Friends who wish may contribute to Hospice at Grant & Riverside, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214 in Skip's memory. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.spencefuneralhome.com
GULLEY Lethan Durden Gulley (a.k.a. "Ms. G") age 82 was called home to be with the Lord Saturday September 14, 2002 at her residence. She was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board, in the Senior Choir, and in the Golden Circle. She was also a member of the Jaycee Arms Choir and retired from the Holiday Inn. Predeceased by parents, John and Melania Stoudermire Durden, Sr.; husband, Levie Gulley; and sister, Eula V. Durden. Survived by daughter, Carol Jean Harrington, Cols., step-daughter, Maldoshia King of Autaugaville, ALA; grandchildren, Ralph E. (Rosa) Woods of Pittsburg, CA; Gena M. and Sheryl L. Ivie both of Cols. OH, Edward and Richard King both of Autaugaville, ALA. Monte Ivie Cox of Chillicothe, OH, Nancy Ivie Cox and Connie Ivie both of Cols., OH; great-grandchildren, Marlene (Kavin) Griffin, Ralph E. Glass, and Ralph E. Tucker all of Cols., OH, Robert E. Woods, Sandrena Glass, and Johnathan and Shaynel Taylor all of Pittsburg, CA, 18 great-great-grandchildren, brother Dr. John L. Durden, Jr. of Durham, NC; nieces Margareet and Evette Durden both of Durham, NC, nephew John L. Durden III of Herborn, Germany. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends, including best friend, Maggie Leonard and special daughter Dorothy Armstrong both of Pittsburg, CA. Homegoing Celebration 11 a.m. Saturday September 21, 2002 at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church 2283 Sunbury Rd. Dr. Donald J. Washington, officiating. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Fairview Memorial Park. Arrangements by J. MARTIN SMITH MORTUARY 1173 E. Hudson St. 447-9383. Funeral director Jackie Smith.
HARDIE James A. Hardie, M.D., age 84, of Upper Arlington, Sunday, September 15, 2002 at Grant Hospital. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Lillie Hardie, brothers Cameron and Robert Hardie. Survived by wife of 27 years, Marva; children, Suzanne Hardie, Bruce (Laura) Hardie and Roberta Gydosh; step-son, Gerald Dixon; grandchildren, Paige and Carly Gydosh and Jillian Hardie; step-grandchildren, Amanda (Glen) Day, Amy Dixon and Matthew (Katie) Vanderboegh; nieces, Sheila (Robert) Snoke and Bonnie Lynch; nephew, Malcolm (Barbara) Hardie; and many other relatives and friends. He served his country with honor in WW II as a Naval Officer and retired as a Commander in the Naval Reserve. Practiced 38 years in the Hilltop area. Member of many professional and fraternal associations. Dr. Hardie was devoted to family, medicine and music. A "CELEBRATION OF LIFE" Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2002 at Indianola Presbyterian Church, 1970 Waldeck Ave., Columbus, Oh. 43201. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 300 W. 10th Ave., B-13-4-459, Columbus, Oh. 43210, in his memory.
HAYLOR Ernest Richard Haylor, age 56, passed away unexpectedly September 17, 2002. U.S. Army Veteran. Preceded in death by parents Ernest and Anne Haylor. Survived by son, Brian (Julie) Haylor of Cleveland; daughters, Jennifer (Robert) Milacci of New York City, Wendy (Gary) Dlugosielski of Toledo; granddaughter, Sydney Haylor; sister, Nancy Haylor. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 11 a.m. at WOODYARD EAST CHAPEL, 2300 E. Livingston Ave. Pastor Tom Hudson officiating. Family suggest in lieu of flowers, contributions be directed to the American Red Cross in Ernest memory.
HAYWOOD (Schoenstra) Shirley Marie Haywood, 53 years young, passed away September 17, 2002 at Grant Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Past President and Chaplain of Amvets Ladies Auxiliary #1312. Employed by the Franklinton branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library for over 19 years. Avid reader who enjoyed camping, crafts and spending time with her grandchildren. Graduate of Central High School Class of 1966. Preceded in death by her father John F. Schoenstra and grandmother H. Marie Schoenstra. Survived by loving husband of 35 years, William; daughters, Theresa (Eric) Haywood, Michelle (Paul) Smetanko and Kathy Quest; son, Brian Haywood; grandchildren, T.J., Sarah, Brittany, McKenna, Alexa and Tyler; mother, Ruth Ann Schoenstra; brothers, Lee, Steven, Jeff and Kevin; sisters, Linda, Tammy and Karen; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where the funeral service will be held Saturday 10:30 a.m. Dr. William L. Snider officiating. Interment Obetz cemetery.
HOLDREN Nellie Marie Shipman Holdren, age 80, September 17, 2002 at home with her family. Preceded in death by husband Charles L. Holdren, 2 brothers and grandson. Survived by daughters, Irma E. (Charles) Smith, Barbara A. Smith, Norma Jean (Tommy) Brown, all of Columbus; sisters, Frances Lambert of Levittown, PA, Emma L'esperance of Plainwell, MI.; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME VICTORIAN VILLAGE CHAPEL, 34 W. 2nd Ave., Thursday 6-9 p.m., where funeral service will be Friday 11 a.m. Followed by graveside service 1:30 p.m. at Fairview cemetery Logan, OH.
KAUTZ Herberta "Herby" E. Kautz, 77, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, September 17, 2002 at her home in Bradenton, Fla. Survived by her husband of 60 years, George Fred Kautz; daughters, Janet (Doug) Hartley of Cortez, Fla. and Barbara (Bruce) Armstrong of Racine, Wis.; son, Fred (Kathy) Kautz of Columbus; 6 grandchildren, Tim Armstrong and Scott (Tammy) Hartley, Amanda and Kathryn Armstrong, Ben and Mitch Kautz; 3 great-grandchildren, Andrew, Aaron and Alexandria Hartley; sister, Norma (Harry) Emmelhainz; brother, Donald (Bonnie) Hackworth; sister-in-law, Donna Hackworth. Lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church and associated with Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bradenton. Memorial gifts in her memory may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 3355 26th St. West, Bradenton, Fla. 34205.
KINDRIX Donna M. Kindrix, age 47, born in Wheeling, W.Va., was called home by her Lord September 16, 2002. Employee of OSU Medical Center & Schottenstein's Dept. Store. She attended East High School and Tech School of Culinary. Preceded in death by father Carlton Robinson. Survived by husband, Corey Kindrix, Jr.; mother, Thelma Robinson; sons, Joseph Robinson and Quincy Robinson; step-sons, Corey (Stacy) Kindrix III and RoShawn (Christina) Kindrix; step-daughter, Yolanda (Greg) Hairston; daughter of love, Benetta (Robert) Hatfield; grandchildren, Kyla, Alana, TyShawn Robinson; sister, Delores Johnson; brothers, William Robinson, Donald (Juanita) Robinson, Wesley (Betty) Robinson, Bruce (Cynthia) Robinson, James Robinson and Franklin Robinson; sister of love, Tonetta Loatman; special niece, Jacquelyn Byrd; a host of nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Service of memory Saturday 10 a.m. chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. Rev. Kenneth Moore of New Birth Christian Ministries, officiating. Family will receive friends Saturday 9 a.m. until time of service. Interment Eastlawn cemetery. Family may be contacted at 258-6360 or 252-4258.
