In Memorium – Page 3 – Tree of Life Church

Ruth Anne Calhoun

Ruth Anne (Higgins) Callhoun, 83, Danville, IN passed away on September 2, 2023 in Danville, IN. She was born on May 13, 1940 in Portland, ME.

Survivors include husband pastor Arnold Calhoun; sons, Robert (Iris) Gardner, John (Carla) Gardner; 5 grandchildren (including Nathan Meunier) & 1 great grandchild. Preceded in death by parents, Errol & Glenna Higgins; sisters Culeen Higgins & Karlaeu Higgins.

Ruth worked for the Hendricks County Sheriff Dept. for 16 as a civil processer until she retired in 2010.

In Lieu of flowers please make donations to Seeds of Love at Lifeway Apostolic Church, 7754 Cobblesprings Dr. Avon, IN 46123.

Richard Hyden

Richard Roosevelt Hyden, age 72, of Latonia Lakes, KY, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, KY.

He was a former Brakeman for CSX railroad and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing, telling stories, watching old movies, and repairing instruments. He was a “guitar man”, gifted with the ability to play many instruments and enjoyed listening to all kinds of music.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Carrie Hyden; son, Walter Huey Hyden, II; brother, James Hyden; and sisters, Emma Jean Ransom, Joan Hamons, and Carol Morris. Left to carry on his legacy are his wife (of 49 years), Sylvia Caalaman Hyden; son, David Benjamin John Hyden (Diane); daughter, Kimberly Karwowski; sisters, Joyce Hummell and Janet Kuhn; and grandchildren, Gloria Hyden, Rosalie Hyden, Vincent Hyden, Victor Hyden, Eddie Karwowski and Shawn Karwowski.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held by the family at a later date. A private interment will take place at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, 205 Eibeck Ln, Williamstown, KY 41097.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hyden Family by clicking here. To leave the family a message of condolence, please go to the Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Homes website.

Jemima Irving

Jemima James Irving was born at home on December 31, 1929 in Stanmore Hill, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica, WI, to Era Williams and Stanley James. She was affectionately known as “Daisy”. She was the second of the three siblings; two preceded her in death. She departed this life on this side on May 17, 2023 at 4:14 a.m. at the age of 93, with her daughter holding her hands while talking and humming her favorite song, “Amazing Grace” as she slept away to Glory.

She accepted Christ at an early age. She moved to Kingston after the passing of her mother to start a life for herself. She was the mother of three children: Leonie, Norman and Collin. One thing that was in her every day life is the greatness of God.

In 1966, she migrated to the United States to join her sister, Eunice Williams in search of a better life for her and her children and made Cincinnati, Ohio her home. In 1969, she married George Irving. George Irving passed away in 1986.

Jemima Irving was a genuinely kindhearted woman with the heart of a missionary. Her work for the Lord exceeded the walls of the church and crossed denominational lines. During the 10 years she was a member of Southern Baptist Church, she was a part of a prayer band that went from house to house praying in the homes of congregants. She also held prayer services in her own home. Many people were saved and gave their lives to the Lord in these Spirit-filled prayer meetings.

In addition, she fed the hungry, took in strangers. As a dedicated woman of prayer, Mother Irving’s hunger and thirst for God grew and it guided her path where she was led to other ministries for spiritual growth and development. After years under an Apostolic ministry, she was ordained under Pastor Robert Knight of Christ Memorial AOH and became a licensed Evangelist. She gained a greater foundation in her calling. A greater thirst led her to join the Tree of Life Church where she is currently a member. Under that ministry she was further inspired and under girded in the Word of God.

Evangelist Irving was a progressive woman in both natural and spiritual things. She did not allow herself to become complacent, always seeking for more.

On September 27, 2008, at the age of 80, she married Benjamin Grant in a lavish wedding, hosted by the Reynolds family.

She was a world traveler and knew no strangers. She was altogether regal and always said she was a “child of the king”, so she got to be a princess naturally.

She was employed at Good Samaritan Hospital and various homes as a domestic. She finally retired from Mercer and Abby Reynolds after 30 plus years of service, where she was regarded and treated as family.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the Tree of Life Church, 6477 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242. The Funeral Service will immediately follow at 11:00 AM.

Interment will be at the Vine Street Cemetery, 3701 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220.

The Team of Preston Charles Funeral Home are providing their professional support.

Donald R. Jones

Donald R. Jones, 86, of Coventry, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of fifty-nine years to Julia A. (Darling) Jones.

Born in Providence on January 3, 1937, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mildred (Tucker) Jones. Donald was raised in Coventry and was a graduate of Coventry High School and honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Don owned and operated Don’s Auto Top in Coventry for over fifty years, retiring at the age of 82.

A lifelong resident of Coventry, Don enjoyed golf, the New York Yankees, his many friends, “the land” in New York, Poland Spring Maine, causing trouble, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and granddogs.

In addition to his loving wife, Don is survived by two beloved sons: Joseph W. Jones and his wife, Susan of Coventry and Brian P. Jones and his wife, Kris of Waterford, CT; a beloved daughter: Ashley K. Jones of Cincinnati, OH; a brother: Thomas Jones of West Warwick; three sisters: Judy Guglielmo of Cranston, Janice Baldwin of AZ, and Vivian Jones of CA; three cherished grandchildren: Cassie A. Jones of West Warwick, Corinne B. Jones of Cranston and Kayleigh J. Jones of Waterford, CT; and many nieces and nephews. He was the loving brother of the late Arthur Jones, Gerald Jones, Connie Church, Phylis Jones, and Dorothy Curwick.

Family and Friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 2 PM – 5 PM in the Iannotti Funeral Home at MAPLE ROOT, 2000 Nooseneck Hill Road (ROUTE 3), Coventry. A Funeral will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 10 AM from the Iannotti Funeral Home at MAPLE ROOT, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in Saints John and Paul Church, 341 South Main Street, Coventry.

Military Honors will be accorded at the conclusion of the Mass of Christian Burial acknowledging Donald’s honorable service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Burial will be held at a later date in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Greenwich.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at: www.stjude.org.

John William Key, Sr.

John William Key, Sr. was born on May 11, 1942 and passed away on May 19, 2023 at the age of 81.

John was born in Bethpage, Tennessee, to the late Bailey Walter and Luella Mae Key. To this union were born ten girls and four boys. John was preceded in death by three brothers; James, Jesse, and Joseph, four sisters; Beverly, Bessie Luckey, Brenda, and Beaulina Holland; one grandchild, and three great-grandchildren. As a young boy, John and his family moved from Tennessee to Ohio, where he attended Lincoln Heights Elementary and High School. On Veterans Day, 2012, John was awarded his diploma from Princeton High School.

John served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was assigned to the 118^th Engineering Brigade in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in February 1966. After his military service, John worked at General Electric (GE) in Evendale, Ohio, as an Electron Beam Welder in the Aircraft Engine Business Group, among other positions. He was inventive and qualified for the elite “Suggestionaire Club” for 1984-85. This honor was bestowed in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Suggestion Plan by submitting 14 Adopted Suggestions in a twelve-month period. His valuable ideas saved the company thousands of dollars by improving machines and processes. John retired from GE after approximately 38 years.

John married the love of his life, Estelle, on July 23, 1966, and had 11 girls and four boys. John was baptized in Jesus’ name and filled with the Holy Ghost at the First Pentecostal Church of Blue Ash (FPC), under the pastorate of the late Bishop Eddie Lee Forster, where he grew in his faith and understanding of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. When FPC transitioned to Abundant Life Apostolic Church (ALAC), John served faithfully under the pastorate of Bishop H. Anthony Stephens as a member of the choir, the Usher Board, and the Men’s Ministry until his health failed.

John was talented in many areas and an artistic person who loved all things creative, whether photography, sewing, singing, playing an instrument, drawing, or modifying his cars into new creations unrecognizable from their original form. He was the sharpest dressed man in the room and had a fashion sense that was second to none. His clothing was a blank canvas for his creative talent, and he fashioned them according to the occasion and often showed up color-coordinated from head to toe with his wife’s outfits. John also loved playing horseshoes and pool. He was often seen at the Sycamore Senior Center, challenging the members to shoot a few games.

John was a great provider who had an excellent work ethic that was taught to his children and grandchildren. Most importantly, he was a great man of God who loved the Lord and looked forward to meeting his Savior by the rapture or by the grave. He leaves an awesome legacy for his family to follow.

The corner of Cornell and Kenwood will miss the impact of John’s cars crashing multiple times in the same spot. Allstate will miss the opportunity to increase its rates after each crash. The police will miss the opportunity to pull John over when the car they look up fails to match. The impact of John’s life was felt all over the city, and the loss will be felt deeply.

John leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife and best friend, Estelle; 15 children; Tammy Zinner (Andrew), Patience Hamlin (Lontae), VelvinHall (Larry), Beverly Bowers (Michael), Sharon Chapman, Kathy, John Jr. (Tonya), Tina Carter (Michael), Vera, Carla Williams, Brian, Dawn Giles (Chris), Vickie Godfrey (David), Robert, and Shawn; 41 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, his sisters; Betty Gray, Barbara Debow (Thomas), Belinda, Beatrice Brown, Beulah Cloud, and Bernice Woodward; several brothers and sisters-in-law, and a whole host of nieces, nephews, relatives, church family and friends; and one very special little best buddy, Ryker Wamsley.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 3:00 PM until 4:30 PM at the Abundant Life Apostolic Church, 9545 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231. The Funeral Service will immediately follow at 4:30 PM.

Burial will be at the Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W Third St, Dayton, OH 45428.

The Team of Preston Charles Funeral Home are providing their professional support.