Mar 7, 2018

Charles “Chuck” Meldau Jr. age 53, of Columbus, passed away March 7, 2018. He was a very active member at Obetz Church of the Nazarene.  Chuck had a love for God, family, the OSU Buckeyes and Dallas Cowboys. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Harry and Effie Doddroe and William and Clara Meldau; half-sister Kathy Hockingberry. Chuck is...

Mar 6, 2018

Donna Jean Chapman, age 89, of Columbus, passed away March 6, 2018. Graduate of Columbus South High School Class of 1946 and retired from John M. Downey Carpet Cleaning after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by her brother Chuck Cox. She is survived by daughters, Debbie Talbott, Jan (Ron) Barton, and Julie (Dr. Charles) Bertani; grandchildren, Gina...

Mar 4, 2018

Ronald E. Romaine, age 62, of Columbus, passed away March 4, 2018 at home. U.S. Marine Veteran. He retired from Sherwin Williams in 2014.

Preceded in death by wife Rhonda Romaine, father Wendell E. Romaine and grandmother Bonnie Kise. Survived by children Christina (Tim) Hise and Ricky (Amanda) Romaine; grandchildren Brandon Romaine, Breanna Romaine-Hise, Blake Hise, Ricky...

Mar 2, 2018

Kenneth “Lee” Davis, age 53, passed away March 2, 2018. U.S. Army Airborne Veteran. Preceded in death by father Franklin J. Abel and sister Dee Holley. Survived by mother Margaret Abel; siblings Tami (Bob) Tyo, Keith (Barbara) Abel, April (Scott) Peck, and Frank (Lisa) Abel; daughter Ashley Murray; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Family will receive...

Feb 27, 2018

Joe Pernell 78 of Obetz, passed away Tuesday February 27, 2018. He was born in Charleston W.Va. on January 29, 1940. He worked for Dietzgen Corporation and C C Converting.  U.S. Army Veteran. Joe was a devoted husband, father, papaw, great papaw and brother.

Preceded in death by father and mother John and Gail Pernell, sister Sue,...

Feb 27, 2018

Margaret Fisher, age 94, who was residing in Texas, formerly of Largo, Florida, passed away February 27, 2018 in Texas.

Preceded in death by husband Robert Fisher; son Robert Fisher; parents, James and Nettie Flovin; brother, Don, Oscar, and Jack Flovin; sister Winnie Murdock.

Survived by son Donald (Nancy) Fisher of North Carolina; grandchildren, George,...

Feb 24, 2018

Naomi M. Bowman, age 82, of Columbus, went Home to be with the Lord on February 24, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a member of Amazing Grace Christian Church, Red Hat Society – Red Hott Rockers Chapter.  Naomi loved scrapbooking and also enjoyed traveling.

Preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Ed” Bowman; brothers...

Feb 23, 2018

Wayne VanBlarcume, age 81, of Columbus passed away February 23, 2018. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Preceded in death by wife Karen, daughter Sally, and grandson Chad Fields. Survived by children, Gene VanBlarcume, Richard (Terri) Osborn, Kimberly (Raymond) Baise, Christina VanBlarcume, Michael (April) Van Blarcume, and Wendy (Don) Smith; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives.

Family will receive friends, Wednesday February. 28, 2018...

Feb 20, 2018

Richard D. “Chico” Howard, 1946-2018 passed away at Zusman Hospice after a long illness on Tuesday February 20, 2018. Chico was larger than life, was a proud U.S. Marine and made sure you knew it. Member of American Legion Post No. 283. Graduate of Columbus South High School class of 1964, where he played varsity football for three years. He...

Feb 13, 2018

Ardella Hamler, age 78, of Columbus, was called Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. She was born on May 13, 1939 in Jackson, Ohio to parents Albert Wesley and Mary (Richards) Rhea.

She is survived by husband of 26 years, John C. Hamler; sons, Dennis (Julie) Yoder of Galena and Wesley of...

Feb 12, 2018

Margie Redmond, age 47, of Columbus, passed away February 12, 2018.  Preceded in death by mother Janice Meister. Survived by children, Mariah Miller, Liam Miller, and their father, Nathaniel Miller; father, Mike Meister; siblings, Kathy (Dean) Clark, Jerry (Tina) Redmond, Pamela (Bryan) Porterfield, and Ginger (Tony) Radcliff; nieces and nephews, Aleigha Clark, Jenna (Shane) Spence, Jerry, Josh, RyLee, and...

Feb 11, 2018

Alice Reynolds, age 73, passed away February 11, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Alma Adkins; daughter-in-law, Brenda Reynolds. Survived by children, Dennis Reynolds, Teresa Reynolds, and Dawn Keller; grandchildren, Jamie Reynolds, Denise (JR) Ford, A.J. (Val) Reynolds, and Dennis Reynolds; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Patricia Harrelson; cousins and other relatives.

Visitation Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 beginning...

Feb 10, 2018

Robert A. Boyd, age 83, of Columbus, passed away on February 10, 2018. Member of Parsons Avenue Church of God. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Preceded in death by first wife, Bonnie Boyd, mother of his children. Survived by wife, Juanita Boyd; daughter, Pamela (Bruce) Waugh; son, David (Becky) Boyd; step son, Scott (Valerie) Thompson; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; many...

Feb 8, 2018

Reverend Robert Isaacs Jr. age 80, of Circleville, went Home on February 8, 2018. Faithfully ministered for 67 years. U.S. Navy Veteran.

Preceded in death by wife of 57 years, Vernadeen Isaacs; parents, Robert and Margaret Isaacs; brothers, Charles and Jimmy Isaacs.

Survived son, Terry (Cheryl) Isaacs; daughter Robin (Ron) Vance; 2 grandchildren, Tara (Philip)...

Jan 25, 2018

Irene Margaret Gaal, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at her home with Richard and Julia Gaal at her side. Irene was a 1944 graduate of Columbus South High School. She retired from the Advertising Checking Bureau. She enjoyed attending Logan Elm Baptist Church and the Samaritan Center. Preceded in death...

Jan 22, 2018

Jerry L. Althoff, age 77, of Pataskala, passed away January 22, 2018. U.S. Navy Veteran. Charter member of Hosanna Lutheran Church (Pataskala); member of South Gate-Potter Lodge No. 782 F&AM, and the Fairfield County Antique Tractor Club. Columbus South High School graduate. Preceded in death by infant son, Jeffery Althoff, infant daughter, Jennifer Althoff; parents, Kermit and Irene Althoff,...

Jan 16, 2018

Barry Damron, age 57, of Columbus went Home to be with his Lord on January 16, 2018. Graduated Columbus West High School. Attended Columbus Technical Institute. Preceded in death by his father, Wellington S. Bagley, Jr. Survived by son, Barry Michael Damron; mother, Ruth A. Bagley; sisters, Debbi Krum, Sherri Harvey, Terri (Jerry) Spurlock, Misty (John) Lucente, Angela Bagley, and Heather (Drew) Kirk; numerous...

Jan 5, 2018

Joseph J. Ruggles, age 93, of Springfield, Ohio celebrated his homecoming on January 5 th , 2018. Born February 11, 1924 in Flemingsburg, KY to William H. & Mabel Ruggles, he was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife of 61 years Alta Ruggles and grandsons, Ian Ruggles and Corbin Hiser.  He was the esteemed and loving...

Jan 1, 2018

Lillian Massie Strawn, age 82, of Groveport, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend passed away January 1, 2018 at Mt. Carmel East. Retired from Columbus Board of Education. Preceded in death by first husband, Berkley Massie; parents, William and Sylvia Ross; siblings, William Ross Jr., Anna Newman, James Ross, and Hilma VanHorn. Survived by husband, Terry Strawn; son, Jonathan Massie; brothers, Richard, Michael, and Daniel Ross; nieces,...

Jan 1, 2018

Barbara Sheppard, age 76, of Columbus, went Home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2018.  Barbara was a children's advocate and active volunteer throughout her lifetime including Thurman Avenue UMC and Broad Street UMC, South Western City Schools and Columbus City Schools. Graduate of Birch High School in Delbarton, West Virginia. Preceded in death...