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

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...

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,...

Dec 23, 2017

Ronald G. Chaney, age 74, of Columbus, passed away December 23, 2017.  U.S. Army Veteran. OSU Buckeye fan and enjoyed streets rods and Nascar. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother, and sister. Survived by wife of 27 years, Wilma Chaney. Also survived by Tom and Angela Teagardner, granddaughter, Moira Teagardner; Ben...

Dec 14, 2017

Charlotte A. Ball, age 77, of Grove City, former longtime resident of Bexley went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 14, 2017. Longtime member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church where she was a Sunday school teacher, secret sister leader, member of the choir, and assisted her husband, Don (who was longtime choir director with...

Dec 14, 2017

Alice M. Seidle, age 86, passed away December 14, 2017 at Altercare of Hilliard. Member of Sonshine Mission. Alice loved working with jigsaw puzzles and playing bingo and was a Cub Scout Den Mother many years ago.

Preceded in death by husband Clyde Seidle Sr.; daughter, Tammy Ferbrache; numerous brothers and...

Dec 10, 2017

Sandra McKnight, age 58, of Columbus, passed away December 10, 2017. Preceded in death by father, Clyde Raymond McKnight; brother-in-law, Steve Wallace. Survived by son, Justin (Ashley) Shuster; grandchildren, Brody, Ava, and Bryn; mother, Alice McKnight; siblings, Janet (Bob) Barnhart, Sally (John Long) Wallace, and Raymond "Scott" (Tammy) McKnight; many nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends...

Nov 27, 2017

Reverend Lovell J. May, age 88, Sunrise May 2, 1929, Sunset November 27, 2017. Retired pastor with Canaan Land Free Will Baptist Church. Pastored for several CCU and Hilltop Community Church. Member of UAW Local 969. U.S. Army Veteran. Served in Army and Navy Reserve and National Guard. Preceded in death by twin brother, Lowell, brother, George Jr. , sisters, Vivian Eicher, Joyce Holbrook, Elsie Saxour....

Nov 24, 2017

Fred H. Kunkel, age 80, of Columbus, passed away November 24, 2017 at home surrounded by family. Loyal member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. 50 year plus member of Painters Local Union 1275. Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Elizabeth Kunkel; brothers, Richard Jr., Harold, and Edward Kunkel; sister, Cecelia Jenkins; grandchildren, James II., Elizabeth and Erica. Survived by...

Nov 22, 2017

Connie B. Hatcher, age 83, of Columbus, passed away November 22, 2017 at Sunrise of Bexley. Born on December 27, 1933 in Marrowbone, West Virginia. Retired from working in cafeteria with Columbus City Schools. Worked at Federal Glass and Welch Plastics. Preceded in death by parents, Columbus and Matilda Evans. Survived by husband of 44 years, Vernon Hatcher; son,...

Nov 6, 2017

Shelly M. Williams, age 54, of Columbus, died unexpectedly and tragically on November 6, 2017. Preceded in death by mother, Elizabeth Drain. Survived by sons, Justin Williams and Robbie Williams; her longtime companion, Stewart Bell; grandchildren, Hailey and Mason; father, Robert Drain and his wife, Dorothy; 2 sisters, 1 brother, other relatives, and  Shelly's and Stewart's precious and loving...

Nov 4, 2017

Charles Burton Kenyon, age 74, of Columbus, passed away November 4, 2017, after battling Parkinson's disease. Chuck was a life-long resident of Columbus, Ohio where he worked in the grocery, insurance industries, and as a taxi driver. He enjoyed singing and performing gospel music. Preceded in death by parents James C. and Virginia Kenyon, brother James M. Kenyon, and...

Nov 4, 2017

Berta Kirby, age 84, of Columbus, passed away November 4, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Member of Thurman Avenue United Methodist Church. Columbus South High School graduate, class of 1951. Berta was a published author of poems, her favorite poem she wrote titled " Mother". Berta is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years,...

Oct 26, 2017

Janice Marie Castello, age 74, born in Barnesville, Ohio on March 1, 1943 to the late Bob and Edith Morton, passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2017. Janice graduated from the Grant Hospital nursing program in 1965. She went on to work as a surgical nurse at Mercy Hospital and as an RN at Central Ohio Psychiatric Hospital. In retirement she...

Oct 26, 2017

Martin "Lu" Ranft, age 82, of Columbus, was called Home on October 26, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Myrtle Ranft, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Dorothy Kuepfer, sister-in-law, Dorli Bingmer, and brother-in-law, Butch Kuepfer. Survived by wife of 63 years, Carla (Kuepfer) Ranft; children, Debbie (Chip) Jackson, Marty (Kathy) Ranft, Amy (Mike) Skaggs, Rob (Kim) Ranft,...

Oct 25, 2017

Frederica Hatem Endicott, age 97, of Columbus, born September 3, 1920 passed away October 25, 2017. Preceded in death by husbands, Michael J. Hatem and Emery R. Endicott; parents, Fred and Mary Cook; sister, Marie Wise. Survived by her son, Michael (Patti) Hatem of Newcomerstown, OH; her daughter Judith (Robert) Theado of Ashville; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; step-daughters,...

Oct 21, 2017

Norma L. Hill, age 89, passed away October 21, 2017 at Westminster Thurber. She was born August 21, 1928 in Charleston, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Helen Kinison; her loving husband, Lyle L. Hill; brothers, Ronald Kinison, Orville Kinison, Bobby Kinison, and Junior Kinison. She is survived by her daughters Marilyn Hill of...

Oct 7, 2017

Thomas Paul Barr, age 71, passed away peacefully following a lengthy illness on October 7, 2017.  He was born on January 25, 1946 in German Village, Ohio to Paul William and Elsie Elizabeth Barr.

He is preceded in death by his parents and eldest brother, David Barr.

He is survived by his daughter Regina King,...

Oct 4, 2017

Donnie S. Peck, age 40, of Columbus, passed away October 4, 2017 in Georgia where he was residing the past few years. Preceded in death by parents, Clyde "Don" Peck and Vikki Peck. Survived by brothers, Scott (April) Peck, Richie Stein, Dusty (Jenny) Peck, Doug (Tiffany) Peck, and other relatives. Family will receive friends, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 beginning at...