All Obituaries

LaVon Jolene Harrison was embraced by God the early morning of Friday, January 24th, 2020. Born in Salina, KS in 1941 she joins her Mother Zelta Smaka, Step Father Frank Smaka of Azle, TX, Father Lloyd Edward Wilcox of Topeka, KS, sisters, Joan Jones of Dallas, TX and Beverly Wilcox of Salina, KS. Survived by sister Lloydena Jean Richards, Lloyd Wilcox, and her five children, Christine Nearn, Xavier S Harrison Jr., Fred Harrison, Joi Harrison-Turner and Melonie Harrison Santos. Surviving...

Evonne Summerford, age 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on February 21, 2020. She was born in McArthur, Ohio on March 4, 1932 to parents Cleo (Burt) and Owen Nichols. Evonne was a longtime employee of the State of Ohio, and retired from the Health Department in the 1980’s. Throughout life she enjoyed her many road trips to Las Vegas, sending countless cards to all of her friends and family, and shared many adventures with her husband Larry.    Evonne is preceded in death...

Mildred Ruth Collen of Laurels of Worthington, OH formerly of Lancaster, OH and Trade, TN, passed away February 17, 2020. Mildred was born on October 11, 1930 in Tazwell, TN to Monley Collins and Fluie Herton Collins. Ruth loved spending time with family and friends, and enjoyed cooking and family gatherings.  She is best known for her famous recipe box and her chicken and noodles. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Darlene Collen-Stalter (Columbus, OH); son, Tom (Nicky) Collen...

Sandra" Sandy" Scott Garner, age 79, went home to be with her Savior on Feb 22, 2020. Born March 20, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to Herbert and Pearl Ison Scott. Survived by husband Dewey "Corky" Garner; daughters: Kim Garner and Amy (Adam) Shaw; grandchildren Anderson, Arrington and Ashlin Shaw. Lifetime member of Beechwold Christian Church, served in various roles; interpreter for the deaf ministry, the wedding coordinator, Sunday school teacher and forwarding agent for...

J. Richard “Dick” Jones, age 73, of Westerville, Ohio, was reunited with the love of his life Connie Jones on February 21, 2020. He was born on May 12, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Dr. Warren Richard and Mary Louise (Robuck) Jones.   In 1980, Richard started his own company called CardioDiagnostic Technology, where he worked until he retired. Early in life he discovered his love of sports by playing football at Interboro High School in Pennsylvania. Richard was an...

Wayne Evans, age 78, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 12, 2020. He was born on July 16, 1941 to parents Clarence and Margaret (Barnes) Evans in Evansville, Indiana.    Throughout life Wayne was involved in many different organizations, in his younger years he served in the Indiana National Guard, and was the Scoutmaster for both of his son’s troops, where he supported them through all the way to Eagle Scouts. Wayne was also a member...

Jean G. Yandem, Aged 92, died in the loving arms of Gracia Kabbabe (Daughter-in-Law), John Jack (Grandson), Hand Saloum (Wife), Saliba (Son) at their home in Columbus, OH, USA.    Jean was born in Aleppo, Syria to Gabriel and Lucine on the First of January 1928. Jean was preceded by his Father Gabriel, Mother Lucine, Brother Baseel, and Brother Yousef. Jean is survived by his Wife Hand Saloum, his 4 children, Gabriel, Saliba, Fadel, Siham, his 9 grandchildren, Candace,...

Irvin Stuart Tongret Jr., age 60, of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2020. Stuart was a Master Carpenter, enjoyed fishing every chance he got, and was also an avid collector and dealer of art pottery.  Stuart is preceded in death by his parents Faye and Ross DeWalt, father Irvin S. Tongret Sr., sister Karala DeWalt, as well as both sets of grandparents.  He is survived by sister Tammala (Ray) Trussell, sister Tracie (Donnie) Fulkerson, sister Elaine (Rick)...

Ruby Bell (Williams) Heston of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by family on February 19, 2020. She was born on February 15 to parents William and Francis (West) Williams in Stanton, Kentucky  She married young and raised 5 children. Later, she babysat all her grandchildren while the parents worked and raised a few of them along the way too. Her house was their favorite place. It smelled delicious ... supper was always on the stove and homebaked from scratch...

The family of Starlet Shanae Wilson regrets to inform you of her sudden passing in the early morning hours of January 24th, 2020. Starlet, known in life as “Star”, left this world peacefully & with the presence of Christ the Savior in her heart. Starlet became a member of Praise Temple, where she was a member of the children’s choir & professed her life to Christ at an early age. In life, Starlet was an incredibly talented amateur hairdresser whose talent came to...