Jul 22, 2016

Robert Jennings Marcum, age 56 of Columbus, passed away July 22, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Charles Murphy. Survived by mother, Brookie Murphy; brother, Jeff Murphy; sister, Jeanette Murphy Neff; daughters, Amanda (Shailendra) Jain, Brandy Goett, Bobbi (David) Petry, and Angela (Jerry) Taylor; grandchildren, Joseph, Kelli, Taylor, Amy, Abigail, Ethan, Isabella, Priya, Sophia, Dylan, Jacob and Tatiana; many...

Jul 15, 2016

Donna J. McKinster, age 89, formerly of Millersport, Ohio, passed away July 15, 2016 at Altercare in Canal Winchester.

Preceded in death by son, Rodney McKinster; parents, Albert and Myrtle VanGundy.

Survived by husband, Ray McKinster of Canal Winchester; children, Mark (Debbie) McKinster, Dennis (Diana) McKinster, and Marsha (Guy) Coffman; grandchildren, Mindi Campbell, Matthew McKinster,...

Jul 3, 2016

James R. Blankenship, age 83, of Columbus, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2016. He was an U.S. Army Veteran and was very proud to serve as a medic in the Korean War. Member of Church Triumphant where he was formerly an usher and head usher in years past.

Preceded in death by his wife...

Jul 2, 2016

Stella "Marie" Webb, age78, of Columbus born August 13, 1937 and passed away July 2, 2016. Member of Good Shepherd Community Church and Order of Eastern Star, Reber Chapter 161, Lithopolis Order.

Preceded in death by husband, Bill L. Webb and son William B. Webb.

Survived by, daughters Kathy (Earl) Spencer, Marce Broderick and Deva...

Jun 27, 2016

Edith Chandler, age 100, of Columbus, passed away June 27, 2016. Member of Southwest Freewill Baptist Church. Retired from R.G. Barry Company.

Preceded in death by husband, Bert J. Chandler; siblings, J.B. Wiley, Melvin Wiley, Joe Wiley, Junior Wiley and Anna Lee Martin.

Survived by sons, Paul (Bonnie) Chandler of AZ. and Bert W. (Nora)...

Jun 12, 2016

Donna J. Ball, age 84, of Canal Winchester, passed away June 12, 2016 at Winchester Place. Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Preceded in death by parents, Forest and Anna Ball. Survived by sister, Joan (Tom) Passen of Canal Winchester; brother, Donald (Charlotte) Ball of Grove City; nephews and nieces, Craig (Cindy) Passen, Perry (Joan) Passen, D. Andrew...

Jun 11, 2016

James "Pops" Miller, age 74, passed away at his Pataskala home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 11, 2016. He was born on April 24, 1942 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to James and Alice Miller.

James was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he played baseball for numerous years. He was a...

Jun 5, 2016

Mary E. Engelman, age 86 of Mt. Victory, Ohio, passed away June 5, 2016, surrounded by family. Attended Grove City Church of the Nazarene.

Preceded in death by husband, Robert Engelman; son, Steve Engelman; parents, Ben and Nancy Meeker; siblings, Ben Meeker and Margaret Cupido;

Survived by children, Robert (Linda) Engelman, Dave (Jolene) Engelman, Bill...

May 31, 2016

Alice C. Harkless, age 90, of Columbus, passed away May 31, 2016 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Retired from Grange Mutual Insurance after 32 years of service.

Preceded in death by husband, Harold Harkless; parents, Edgar and Marie Bushee; brother, William Bushee; son-in-law, William Warren; brother-in-law, Robert Cottrell Sr., and nephew, Robert...

May 28, 2016

William E. Kramer, age 86, of Columbus, passed away May 28, 2016 at Brookdale Lakeview Crossing Hospice in Groveport. Bill was a retired teamster, and went by the cb handle "Horse trader".

He is preceded in death by wife of 55 years, Dolores; parents, John and Hazel, and brother, Jack Kramer.

Survived by son and...

May 27, 2016

Ethyl Skidmore, age 91, of Columbus, passed away on May 27, 2016 at Scioto Community. Born May 6, 1925 near Gallipolis, Ohio she graduated from Bidwell Porter High School, worked at the Tribune until meeting and marrying Paul in 1945. After a few years they moved the family to Columbus and made their lasting home there. A member of...

May 26, 2016

Earl Guinn, age 93, of Columbus, passed away May 26, 2016 at Scioto Community. U.S. Army Veteran WWII. Was a member of Rainbow Bowling Club.

Preceded in death by first wife, Adaline Guinn; daughter, Sandra Fry; brothers, Homer, Howard, and Leroy Guinn; sister, Mary Louise Elliott.

Survived by wife, Doris "Ruthy"Guinn; grandson, Jason Fry; step-children,...

May 23, 2016

Gerald (Jerry) G. French, age 79, of Columbus, passed away at home May 23, 2016. Retired USAF Veteran, Master Sergeant Flying Combat Crew, Vietnam. Realtor and property manager for many years. Member of American Legion 144 and a long time member of the Honor Guard with VFW 3424. Had a passion for woodworking. Preceded in death wife, Shirley, daughter,...

May 17, 2016

Jo Ann Conrad, age 78, of Hilliard, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2016, surrounded by her loving family following a brief battle with mesothelioma. Jo was a longtime member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school for over 40 years, and was a member of the senior choir and bell choir. She retired from Sears Distribution...

May 6, 2016

Dorothy Dell Young, age 94, of Columbus, passed away May 6, 2016 at Columbus West Park Nursing and Rehabilitation. Former member of Hilock Fellowship Church. Worked at Federal Glass for many years. Preceded in death by parents, Lewis and Effie Long, and husband, Denny Young.

Visitation Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 10 - 11 a.m. at GRAUMLICH...

May 1, 2016

Thomas E. Hamby, age 77, of Lockbourne, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2016. Member of Heritage Baptist Church in Canal Winchester. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty; children, Eddie (Cindy) Hamby, Sindi (Steve) Richardson, Tim Hamby, and Jimmy (Eve) Hamby; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and 3 sisters; many nieces, nephews, and...

Apr 30, 2016

Anthony "Spock" Ball, age 58, of Columbus, passed away April 30, 2016 at Zusman Hospice. Graduate of Marion Franklin High School, Class of 1975; A musician and singer for the bands, The Guise and Hell-N-Keller. Was a little league coach for many with HTAA.

Survived by children, Stefanie (Derek) Varney and Adam (Amber) Ball and their mother,...

Apr 24, 2016

Dolores J. Watts Adkins, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 with her children at her side. Born July 21, 1933 in Huntington, WV. Dolores loved spending time with her family, and spent most of her last 25 years as a caregiver, taking care of her family.

Preceded in death by her husbands, Bill Watts and Don...

Apr 22, 2016

Rosalie Stark, daughter of deceased parents Harry J. and June Custer, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at Worthington Christian Village, where she resided for 17 years following the death of her husband James Stark after their 62-year marriage. She was 100 years old. She was the devoted mother of daughter Joyce Stark Brown and her husband Daniel of...

Apr 21, 2016

Gerald G. Brown, age 96, born March 4, 1920 in Binghamton, New York to Alice and Milo Brown, died April 21, 2016 at The Inn at Winchester Trail in Canal Winchester. U.S. Army Veteran, WWII. Member of St. Ladislas Church.

Preceded in death by 4 brothers, 1 sister and 1 step-grandson, Patrick John Fox; Survived by wife,...