Dec 29, 2020

Helen Harrison, age 89, of Columbus, passed away at home on December 29, 2020.  Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Harrison; parents, Glen and Gladys Shannon; brothers, David, Robert, and Boyd Shannon; Survived by son, Michael Harrison; daughter, Kathy (Kelly) Karshner; step-sons, Stanley (Darlene) Harrison and Carl Harrison. 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Chester.

Dec 24, 2020

Evelyn F. Roth, age 96, of Hamilton Twp., went to be with her Lord on December 24, 2020. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church (Obetz Rd), a lifelong member of the Columbus Saxon Club (Branch 10), and a graduate of Columbus South High School class of 1942. Evelyn was known to have the gift of hospitality and...

Dec 21, 2020

Tracy M. Graham, age 55, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Graham and mother, Patricia Ward Graham. Survived by daughters, Danielle (Troy) Spradlin and Erica (Robert) Davis; grandchildren, Troy Spradlin Jr., Elizabeth Spradlin, Sophia Spradlin, Landon Spradlin, Noah Davis and Paisley Davis; brother, Jack (Cheryl) Graham; sister,...

Dec 21, 2020

William (Bill) Joseph Sells, aged 89, of Groveport, Ohio, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 21, 2020.  The third child of seven children and only son of the late William (Red) and Nellie (Schultz) Sells of Columbus, Ohio, “Billy” was born at the height of the Great Depression and...

Dec 16, 2020

Clyde E. Jordan, went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2020, one day after turning the age of 96. Clyde was known to many for playing the organ at Delray Road Church for over 50 years and at Sonshine Mission Church for almost 30 years or more.    He played for many funeral services at Graumlich...

Dec 13, 2020

Carolyn Branscome, age 78, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2020.  Carolyn was a member of Benfield Christian Church and was an avid euchre player.  Preceded in death by husband, James Branscome; parents, Chester and Leanna McCulloch.  Survived by sons, Ken (Lisa) Branscome and Randy Branscome. Grandchildren, Doug Branscome, Christina (Marc) Smith, Amanda (Caleb) Fields, and...

Dec 12, 2020

Michael D. Ochsenbein, age 38, passed away on December 12, 2020.  Michael was a loving husband and father.  Graduated from Thomas Worthington High School, Received an Associate Degree from Columbus State Community College, and was in his last semester at Ohio University to obtain his Bachelor’s Degree. He was an avid sports fan.  Survived by wife, Amber; children, Isabella,...

Dec 10, 2020

Donny Atwell, age 46, of London, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2020 due to a heart attack. Donny is now with his parents, Chris and Geraldine Atwell and sister, Karen James in Heaven. Survived by daughters, Samantha and Alexis Atwell; brother and sister-in-law, Lee and Marianne Atwell; nephew, Blake; niece, Haylie; significant other, Jamie Judd; he loved...

Dec 9, 2020

Jack S. Westall, age 99, of Columbus, Ohio, born May 22, 1921 passed away on December 9, 2020 at Friendship Village of Dublin.  Jack graduated from Central H.S. and then attended U. of Tampa on a baseball scholarship. Jack began serving in the National Guard in 1935, when he was 14 years old.  He misrepresented his age so he...

Dec 9, 2020

Phillip L. Harris, age 78, of Columbus passed away December 9, 2020. Phil was an avid harness racehorse fan and owner. Member of OHHA. Preceded in death by mother, Jacquelyn Ramey and sister, Linda Sardella. Survived by loving wife, Cathie; children, Craig Harris, Candee (Darren) Pack, Todd (Amanda) Harris, Brandon (Amber) Harris, and Sam (Ashley) Harris; grandchildren, Rachel, Ben,...

Dec 8, 2020

Carl J. Call was called Home at the age of 90 to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!  He died peacefully in the comfort of his own home on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Carl is survived by his wife, Janice of 68 years. He is lovingly remembered by his son, Carl Steven Call and his wife; sister,...

Dec 7, 2020

Don Wills, age 89 passed away December 7, 2020.  Preceded in death by wife, Rosemary Wills; parents, Guy and Sadie Wills; daughter-in-law, Susan Tobias; special nephew Darrell Muething.  Survived by children, Roberta “Bobbi” (Tom) Cobb, Keith Tobias, Dawn (Tony) Tarantelli, Robin (Ted) Kimble, and Becky (Frank) Hayhurst; special great niece Louise (Mike) Machemehl; other relatives, Joyce Meuthing; Dianne Bollinger,...

Dec 6, 2020

Bertha M. Carter, age 90 passed away December 6, 2020.  Preceded in death by husband, David Carter; parents, Orville and Lucy Verna; daughter, Kay Thompson; brothers, Lawson, Elwood and Linwood Legg.  Survived by daughter, Patricia (Mike May) Lydelle. Many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Private Family Graveside Service will be held Wednesday December 9, 2020 at 12 noon,...

Nov 30, 2020

Loretta E. (Spradling) Roop, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 30, 2020.  Loretta was born on March 31, 1947 in South Charleston, West Virginia to Ike and Grace (Ray) Spradling. Loretta retired from Buckeye Shape Form after more than 20 years of service and was also employed for many years by Xerox Publications.

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Nov 26, 2020

Virginia L Kocher, age 80, of Whitehall, passed away November 26, 2020. Member of Whitehall United Methodist Church and Whitehall Senior Center. Graduate of Columbus South High School Class of 1958. Former employee of Whitehall City Schools, Whitehall United Methodist Church, and Columbus Paper Stock. Former usher at OSU Stadium and The Schottenstein Center.

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Nov 26, 2020

Dru R. Zimmerman, 65, passed away in his sleep November 26, 2020. He was a long-time Columbus resident who had enjoyed living downtown in The Waterford Tower since 1996.

Dru is survived by a sister: Lisa (Gerald Dye) Dye of Blue Ash, Ohio; 2 nephews: Gregory E. Gleason and William R. "Rob" Gleason; a niece: Lisa Beth...

Nov 24, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Grizzell, age 70 of Grove City, passed away on November 24, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Retired from the State of Ohio after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Charlene Grizzell and his infant sister. Survived by Dorene, his wife of 46 years; children, Keith...

Nov 22, 2020

Hazel Wolfe, age 92, of Columbus, passed away November 22, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph Wolfe and daughter, Muffie Wilkerson. Survived by children, Robert (Julie) Daugherty), Jim (Tracy) Daugherty, Lillian (Terry) Alvarez, Rick (Kathy) Daugherty, and Angela Daugherty; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Private family graveside service Friday, December 4, 2020, at Obetz Cemetery.

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Nov 12, 2020

Joseph Estep, age 42, of Columbus, passed away on November 12, 2020. Graduate of Bishop Reedy High School; Attended Shawnee State and Columbus State. Joey played for the Chillicothe Paints Frontier League Semi-Pro League. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Theodore and Doris Spohn; step brother, Joe Estep. Survived by parents, Sharon and Joe Hinkle and Joseph Estep; children,...

Nov 7, 2020

Harry J. Woodward, age 82, of Columbus, went Home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2020. Retired from COTA after many years of service. Member of Columbus First Christian Baptist Church on Parson’s Avenue. Harry was an avid OSU Buckeye fan and enjoyed watching the games. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Hazel Woodward; sister, Josephine...