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JACKSON Annabelle M. Jackson, age 101, Saturday, August 17, 2002, at the Isabelle Ridgeway Nursing Center. Preceded in death by parents John and Mary E. Curry, husband Benjamin Jackson, Sr., sisters Geneva (Joseph) Smith, Hazel (Charles) Wright and Mary E. (Rev. Dr. A.C.) Brogdon, Sr., brother Walter Curry, step-sons Benjamin Jackson, Jr., Edward Jackson, Donald Jackson, nieces Louise Morehead and Jean Lee, nephew Eugene (Dutchie) Smith. Survived by nieces, Elizabeth Brogdon, Carolyn Smotherman, Debra Bates; nephews, Bobby Williams, Arnette (Phyllis) Brogdon, Jr.; grandnieces, Geneva Smith, Carla Porter, Cheryl (Fredrick) Jackson; grandnephews, Curtis Morehead, Carlos Morehead, Charles Wright, Butch Smith, Arnold Smotherman, Arnette Brogdon, III, Altora Bates II, Timothy Bates and Juan Morton; many other relatives and friends. Funeral 8 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2002 at the Mt. Vernon Ave. A.M.E. Church, 1127 Mt. Vernon Ave. Rev. William S. Wheatley, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until the time of service. Interment 10 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2002 at Green Lawn cemetery. Arrangements by C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.
JEWETT Edna Ruth "Penny" Jewett, age 85, of Columbus, Sunday, August 18, 2002 at University Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years James H. Jewett, son John Thomas Jewett and sisters Olive White and Donna Harris. She is survived by her loving family: son, James M. "Mike" Jewett of Columbus; daughter, Denise Ann (Ray) Aiani; grandchildren, Katie Ann and Kristy Nicole Aiani, all of Simi Valley, Calif.; brothers, James Nelson (Norma) Short and Gary Ray Short; sisters, Marceline Kerns and Hazel Zimmerman. She was a long time member of North United Methodist Church. 1935 graduate of Proctorville High School where she was the Valedictorian of her class and a member of the championship basketball team. Funeral service 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2002 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh. Pastor Bill Cannode officiating. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Burial Union cemetery, Old Section.
KELLENBERGER Velma F. Kellenberger, age 92, of Westerville, Monday, August 19, 2002 at home. Registered Nurse. Member of Church of the Messiah United Methodist, Westerville Senior Center and 20 year volunteer of Life Care Alliance. Preceded in death by husband George C. and daughter Regina L. Kellenberger. Survived by daughters, Mary Louise Kellenberger of Gahanna and Carol (Robert) Hartwell of Richmond, KY.; granddaughter, Kimberle (Chris) Prunty of Orlando, Fla.; brother, Ralph Sturtz of Sycamore, Oh.; good friend, Marlene Carnahan of Westerville. Funeral service will be held at the Church of the Messiah United Methodist, 51 North State Street, Westerville, 2 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2002 with visitation from 12noon til time of service. Rev. David Trout officiating. Interment Blendon Central cemetery. Arrangements by the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, Westerville, Oh. Friends, if they wish, may contribute to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 793 West State Street, Columbus, Oh. 43222-9988 or the Church of the Messiah United Methodist.
LAYTON Clay L. Layton, beloved son, veteran. Survived by mother, Shirley I. Gibson; step-father, Willard Gibson Jr.; brothers, Jesse E. Pace and Brandon D. Pace; sister, Miranda L. Pace; aunts, uncles and cousins.
LUST Raymond E. Lust, age 90, of Westerville, Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at St. Ann's Hospital. Member of Church of the Master, American Legion Young Budd Post 171, President Ye Ole Buzzards Club. Retired from U.S. Postal Service and retired Master Sergeant from Ohio National Guard. Preceded in death by wife Ruth, parents Leonard and Eva Lust, 5 brothers Lauren, Carroll, Chester, Herbert and Gerald, 2 sisters Gladys and Harriet. Survived by children, Jerry (Lynn) Lust of Wellington, Steve (Wendy) Lust of Circleville, Janet (Dave) Reynolds of Westerville, Donna (George) Miles of Chicago and Sharon (Bob) Weaver of Canton; grandchildren, Tamara, Brian (Debbie), Scott (Laura), Matthew, Natalie (Thom), Nicole, Michael, Lori (Todd), Kate, Kris, Lee and Jenny; great-grandchildren, Missy, Nathan, Justin, Caitlyn, Andrew, Mark, Andrew, Alyssa and Austin; brother, Wendell Lust; sisters, Wynona Frees, Evelyn Cubbage, Mildred Jakeway; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2002. Interment Otterbein cemetery. Friends, if they wish may contribute to the Church of the Master or to Young Budd Post 171.
MAHONEY Gale Mahoney, 77, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died Tuesday, August 20, 2002, at Charlotte Harbor Healthcare in Port Charlotte. Born March 30, 1925 in Columbus, Oh., he moved to Port Charlotte 18 years ago from there. He was a firefighter for 32 years in Columbus. Mr. Mahoney was a member of Local 12 Stagehands Union, the Masonic Lodge and a Shriner, all in Columbus, and member of the Kings Island Golf Club in Port Charlotte. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran of WW II. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Lillian Mahoney; and two sons, Dennis (Julie) Mahoney of Bondurant, Iowa and Timothy (Mary) Mahoney of Oak Harbor, Ohio. He is predeceased by one son Richard Mahoney. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 23, 2002 at 10 a.m. at ROBERSON FUNERAL HOME PORT CHARLOTTE CHAPEL, 941-629-3141. Inurnment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital, 12502 N. Pine Drive, Tampa, FL 33612 or Hospice of SW Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.
MELICK Paula A. Melick, age 49, of Canal Winchester, died August 20, 2002 at Grant Medical Center. Born October 22, 1952 in Newark, Oh., daughter of Helen (Ashcraft) and the late Paul Banks. Survived by husband, Gary Melick of Canal Winchester; mother, Helen Banks of Hanover; son, Jason (Brittany) Melick of Columbus; daughter, Adrienne (Todd) Carter of Columbus; brother, Mark Banks of Hanover; sisters, Beverly Amos of Newark, Sally Lewis of Newark, Pamela Broseus of Utica and Terri Sidle of Newark; nieces and nephews; numerous aunts and uncles. Member Eastern Star of Hanover #220, International Association of Administrative Professionals and International Training in Communication. Executive Secretary at Nationwide Insurance. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday with Eastern Star service 6 p.m. at BRUCKER & KISHLER FUNERAL HOME, 985 N. 21st St., Newark, Oh., where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2002. Pastor Walter Bruah officiating. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society. To sign an online guest book, please visit www.brucker-kishlerfuneralhome.com and click guestbook/obituary.
NAFTAL Abraham Naftal, age 95, of Columbus. Preceded in death by wife Rose Naftal. Survived by sister-in-law, Marcia (William) Shore of New Albany; and nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Jewish Family Services and Wexner Heritage House. Graveside services 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at New Tifereth Israel cemetery (corner of Performance Pkwy and Alum Creek Dr.) with Rabbi Cary Kozberg officiating. Memorials preferred to Wexner Heritage House. Arrangements by THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 614-235-3232.
PENNINGTON Roberta J. "Bobbi" Pennington, 66, of Mansfield, died Sunday evening, August 18, 2002 at Lexington Court Care Center after an extended illness. Mrs. Pennington was born November 27, 1935 in Columbus, Oh. and was a Mansfield area resident for the past 37 years. She was employed as a Medical Transcriptionist at MedCentral Crestline Hospital. Bobbi loved her job, children and family and was a member of First Church of God. She is survived by 2 sons and 1 daughter-in-law, T. Scott Pennington of Mansfield and A. Todd and Loretta Pennington of Hawaii; daughter Cyndra Cornell of the Cincinnati area; 2 grandchildren, Robert Fisher and Lindsey Fisher; 1 great-grandson, Andrew Fisher; cousins and their spouses, Pauline and Bill Lingo of Columbus, Margaret and Larry Bryan of Fredericktown, Lisa and Danny Pullem of Butler; and an uncle and aunt, Harold L. and Cora Stinson of Granville, Oh. The family would like to give a special thanks to her friends at church, work and the Cracker Barrel for their help and a special thanks to Steven Fisher, for helping with the care of Bobbi. She was preceded in death by her parents Wilton and Dorthea (Stinson) Harrison. Graveside service will be held at Mansfield Memorial Park, Friday, August 23 at 3 p.m. conducted by Pastor Larry C. Collins. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of God, 1756 Park Ave. W. in Ontario. WAPPNER FUNERAL DIRECTORS assisted the family with arrangements. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com.
PHILLIPS Harley D. Phillips, age 64, Monday, August 19, 2002 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Retired from City of Upper Arlington as a Mechanic. Veteran U.S. Army. Member of American Legion Post #144, VFW Post #2505 and Am Vets Post #969. Preceded in death by parents Elmer and Ardella Phillips, great-grandson Austin Phillips and brother William H. Phillips. Survived by wife of 39 years, Bonnie; children, Belinda (Lee) Arnold, Rich (Mindy), Frank (Bobette), Fred (Teresa) Phillips and Brenda (Dan) Smith; 19 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Gene and Don Phillips; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday 10 a.m., SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., where friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Interment Thursday 1 p.m. New Lexington cemetery, New Lexington, OH.
REED Fred W. "Buddy" Reed, age 82, passed August 16, 2002 Grant Medical Center. Sgt. 1st Class, U.S. Army WW II veteran serving in Africa, Italy, Germany and the Philippines. Retired DSCC. Active in Boy Scouts for many years and was Assistant Scout Master in former Troop 48. Survived by wife, Florene; sons, Fred O. Reed, Michael (Terrie) Reed and Mark Reed; brother, Forest Reed; great-great-nephew (like a son), Brian D. Jackson; sister-in-law, Sylvia Dixon; cousin, Beverly (Amos) Howard of Ind.; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday 12Noon, EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where friends may call 2 hours prior to service. Family receiving friends from 11 a.m.-12Noon. Rev. Charles E. Roots and Pastor Bob Ward officiating. Interment Union cemetery.
REHL Ruby M. Rehl, age 78, Sunday, August 18, 2002 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Preceded in death by husband Charles. Survived by son, Jim (Laura) Bengston; granddaughter, Trisha Schmittauer; great-grandsons, Jeffrey and Nicholas. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St., where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday. Burial St. Joseph cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Diabetes Association.
ROBERTS Thelma Roberts, age 90, died Monday, August 19, 2002. Survived by son, Ira Edwin Roberts; daughter, Louise Lellie; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday 6-8 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where service will be Thursday 10 a.m. Rev. Evan Wall officiating. Interment Scioto Burial Park, Rushtown, OH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to The Alzheimer's Association, 3880 Tremont Rd. or The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6555 Busch Blvd.
ROSE Rev. Roy E. Rose, age 94, died August 19, 2002 at Kobacker House. Founder and Former Pastor for 43 years of Calvary Community Church. Preceded in death by wife of 64 years Evelyn "Pat" (Casey) Rose, father O.B. Rose, mother Enona (Swiger) Rose, brothers Ralph, John and Fred Rose, sisters Mary Elizabeth, Louise Manning, Grace Rees, Ruth Kolb. Survived by W.D. (Bill George) of Worthington whom he helped to raise and considered him to be his son. Also survived by sister, Edna Baisley of Hilliston, Fla.; nephew, David (Martha Jean) Rose of Marietta, Oh.; many nieces, nephews and their families, and many life-long friends. Cremation by JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St., where Memorial Service will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday. Pastor David Demos officiating. Private inurnment Union cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospice at Riverside and Grant, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43214 in Rev. Rose's memory.
SCHUTZ Deborah Schutz, age 99, passed away August 19, 2002 in Spartanburg, S.C. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Herman Schutz; devoted mother of Robert and Barbara Schutz of Cincinnati, Oh., Dr. Leonard and Susan Schutz of Spartanburg, S.C.; dear sister of Meyer Libauer of Minneapolis, Minn.; loving grandmother of Tzvi, Alexander, Gedalia, Chava, Phillip and Brian Schutz; great-grandmother of 14. Graveside service Wednesday, August 21, 1:30 p.m. at Ahavas Sholom cemetery. Shiva week will be observed at the residence of Robert and Barbara Schutz. Memorial contributions to Cincinnati Hebrew Day School or the charity of one's choice would be appreciated.
SOGA MSgt. Walter T. Soga, U.S.A.F. Ret., age 73, of Columbus, passed on Sunday, August 18, 2002. Retired owner of W.T.S. Hair Designer. Certified Yodan fourth degree Black Belt in Judo. Former trainer for the United States International Judo team and instructor at The Ohio State University. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Carmen; daughter, Beatrice Brown; sons, Richard L. Soga and Walter T. (Mindy) Soga Jr.; grandchildren, Jared, Amy, Kylee and Dylan; granddaughters, Cynthia Brown and Pamela (Jim Hart) Brown; great-grandson, Tyler Hart. Sweet Dreams Pops. We all Love You Friends may call Thursday, August 22 from 5-6 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where a Memorial Service will begin at 6 p.m. that evening. Fr. James A. Ogurchock officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in his memory.
SPARKS Rev. Delmar Sparks, age 74, of Westerville, passed away in Estes Park, Colo. After pastoring several Enterprise Baptist Churches he was the Founding Pastor of Westerville Freewill Baptist Church. He faithfully served his congregation for 30 years where he taught them by example to love and serve God and each other. During his retirement, he continued to serve as interium pastor at other FWB churches in the area. He served on the General Board of the National Assn. Of FWB for 20+ years and various boards of the Ohio Assn. of FWB. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by son Michael, parents John Wesley and Mary Vesta Sparks, brothers Duell and Darrell Sparks and sister Neva Baker. Survived by loving wife, Anne Lee; daughter, Pamela (Tony) Ennamorato; daughter-in-law, Ardy Sparks; grandsons, Shawn Dameron, Josuha, Jason and Justin Sparks; sisters, Opal Barker and Marlene Wells. He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, minister, pastor, friend who will be sadly missed by everyone whose life he touched. Family will receive friends at the Westerville Freewill Baptist Church, 630 N. State St., Westerville 2-9 p.m. Wednesday, where service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday. Rev. Mike Mounts, Rev. Paul Collins and Rev. Edwin Hayes officiating. Interment Blendon Central cemetery. Arrangements by the HILL FUNERAL HOME, Westerville. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the Sparks Family Fund, c/o Westerville Freewill Baptist Church.
SULLIVAN Dr. Charles T. Sullivan moved to a better place on Friday, August 16, 2002. Survived by his wife, Queen; 3 daughters, Charlene, Margo and Cynthia Sullivan; grandson, Quan Sullivan; granddaughter, Angel Rice; great-grandson, Arman Sullivan; nieces, Judith Sullivan, Myrtis Sullivan Donald, Kathy Sullivan; nephews, Thomas Sullivan, Duke and Wayne Sullivan; and a host of other relatives. Preceded in death by his parents Mansfield and Sara Sullivan, brother Frank Sullivan and sister Robbie Tate. Retired Columbus Police officer who served 29 years. WW II Air Force and Army Veteran. Private family service will be held. Family and friends may call or send condolences to 1576 Granville St., Columbus, OH. 43203, 614-253-5683. OHIO CREMATION AND MEMORIAL SOCIETY/RODMAN FUNERAL SERVICE.
THOMAS Leota "Lee" Thomas, age 83, died August 20, 2002 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Retired Atlas Linen Company. Preceded in death by husband Roderick, brother Jackie McCrosky, great-grandson Tyler Douglas Reed. Survived by daughters, Shirley Reed, Columbus, Naomi (Bob) Horner, Shinnston, W.Va.; sisters, Lilly Ann Anderson, Morgantown, W.Va., Clemmie Shamblin, Dunbar, W.Va.; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where service will be held 10 a.m. Friday. Rev. F.L. Tabor officiating. Interment Sunset cemetery.
WAKELEY Bryan Wakeley, age 41, passed away Monday, August 19, 2002. Preceded in death by father Ronald Wakeley. Survived by mother, Lee Wakeley; and sister, Bonnie (Gary) Hurst. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 22 at SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St.
