Feb 16, 2016

Cherie Arnold, age 84, of Columbus, passed away, February 16, 2016 at The Forum. Member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Columbus South High School graduate. Retired from the Franklin County Board of Elections after 27 years of service.

Preceded in death by husband, Billy Arnold; Survived by family, Tammy, Aaron, and Sarah Lane; Bill Parker...

Feb 14, 2016

Teresa Katherine Armstrong, age 68,of Columbus, daughter of Steve Rymasz and Julia Rome Rymasz, passed away February 14, 2016. Arrangements by GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High Street. www.graumlichfuneralhome.com

Feb 11, 2016

Floyd "Doug" Leonard, age 77, of Columbus, went Home to be with his Lord on February 11, 2016 while surrounded by his family and friends. U.S. Navy Veteran. Longtime member of Gates-Fourth United Methodist Church. Member of South Gate-Potter Lodge No. 782 F&AM and Scottish Rite. Columbus South High School Graduate, Class of 1958. Doug was the "door man"...

Feb 10, 2016

Betty R. Weber, age 94 of Columbus,passed away on February 10, 2016. Member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in German Village where she and her late husband, Andrew were married on January 5, 1944. Betty was the first female bailiff in Franklin County for Judge Tom Moody. When Judge Moody went on to be Mayor of Columbus, Betty served...

Feb 8, 2016

Oma Fields, age 75, of Columbus, passed away February 8, 2016. Member of South Columbus Free Will Baptist Church. Oma was also a member of the Williams Road Trio for over 40 years.

Preceded in death by husband of 55 years, Edward L. Fields; grandson, Josh; parents and 5 siblings.

Survived by sons, Sherman E....

Jan 31, 2016

Robert F. Wolfe, age 94, of Circleville, passed away January 31, 2016. U.S. Army Veteran WWII. Retired from Buckeye Steel Casting. In his retirement Bob enjoyed flea marketing and coin collecting.

Preceded in death by son, William R. Wolfe; parents, William G. and Clara (Reeves) Wolfe, and brother James W. Wolfe. Survived by grandchildren, William S. (Kelly)...

Jan 23, 2016

William "Bill" F. Wears, age 79, of Groveport, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on January 23, 2016. Bill was a member of Good Shepherd Community Church where he was a board member and a deacon. Retired from Duff Truck Lines after 30 years of service. Member of Southgate-Potter Lodge No. 782, Scottish Rite, York Rite Chapter...

Jan 21, 2016

Lena Huffman, age 89, of Columbus, passed away January 21, 2016. Member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.

Preceded in death by husband, Charles "Ray" Huffman; siblings, Ruby Pierce, Nellie Wood, Charles Young, and Herman Young.

Survived by children, Bill (Ann) Lent, John (Jan) Lent, Gay (John) Robertson, and Pat (Hayes) Fletcher;...

Jan 20, 2016

Joe E. Kessler, age 76, of Columbus, passed away January 20, 2016 at home surrounded by his family.

Preceded in death by parents, Everett and Dorothy Kessler; brother and sister-in-law, Jon and Ruth Kessler; niece, Michelle Kessler. Survived by wife of 59 years, Helen Kessler; children, Donna Gibson; Dianna (Ronnie) Ellis, and Jimmy Kessler; 3 grandchildren, Sherri...

Jan 20, 2016

Verena "Jo" Evans, age 79, of Columbus, passed away peacefully and met her Savior on January 20, 2016. Member of Walnut Heights Baptist Church. Retired from Crane Plastics and American Red Cross.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Virgil M. Evans; daughter, Sheryl Sowers; parents, Grace and Herbert Doom;

Survived by children, Mitch (Xenia)...

Jan 20, 2016

Carolyn Sue Atwood, age 69, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly January 20, 2016.

Preceded in death by mother, Cora Ethel Waldron; sister, Lou Sexton. Survived by children, Martin (Penny) Atwood, Valerie (Ron Stone) Spencer, and Sonya (Harold) Dalton; life partner, Michael Ellis; grandchildren; Christopher, Brian, Justin, Bradley, Kristin, Brandon, Whitney, and Symon; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ann...

Jan 14, 2016

Michelle M. Colling, age 44, of Columbus, passed away January 14, 2016 at Kobacker House. Survived by husband, Joseph Colling Jr.; sons, Jonathan Montgomery and Jacob Hribal; granddaughter, Raven Staten; mother, Janet Hribal; father, Thomas Hribal; mother-in-law, Judith (George) Cooper; father-in-law, Joseph Sr. (Linda) Colling, and other relatives.

Family will receive friends, Thursday January 21, 2016 from...

Dec 28, 2015

Charlotte E. Werner, age 93, of Groveport, passed away December 28, 2015 (6 days short of turning 94) at her daughter's residence in Pickerington. Charlotte was born in Germany on January 3, 1922. In 1924 she came to America with her mother and sister, Margaret, through Ellis Island to be with her father who came earlier.

She...

Dec 27, 2015

Norma J. Henderson, age 84, of Columbus, passed away December 27, 2015 in Pickerington. Preceded in death by husband, Jack Henderson; parents, Robert and Gladys (Donaldson) Murray. Survived by son, Douglas Monroe; grandchildren, Aubrey and Jonathan Monroe; other relatives and friends.

Graveside service Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Fernwood Cemetery, 460 Rowe Road, Lockbourne,...

Dec 23, 2015

Thomas L. "Bo" Gillilan, age 68, of Columbus, passed away December 23, 2015 at home. Born August 18, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio. U.S. Army Sgt. Veteran (served from 1966-1968). Coached little league baseball at Sills Ballpark (Stockbridge Yankee's 1977-1981). Retired from City of Columbus Division of Water. Worked with State of Ohio EPA Water Supply III and Waste Water...

Dec 21, 2015

Our earthly angel, Evelyn Ewing, age 87, of Grove City, will be spending her first Christmas in Heaven this year celebrating the Lord's birthday, with her loved ones who preceded her. She passed through the gates of Heaven on December 21, 2015.

Those celebrating with her is her husband, Eugene "Red" Ewing; son, Robert Ewing; granddaughter, Kerry...

Dec 20, 2015

Gerald D. Walker Sr., age 86, Retired First Sergeant, USMC, of Columbus, passed away peacefully in his home on December 20, 2015 in Galena. Gerald was born in Columbus, OH to Warren and Dorothy Walker on November 13, 1929. Gerald served 23 years in the United States Marine Corps with tours in Korea and Vietnam.

Gerald is...

Dec 19, 2015

Patricia Layne, age 74, of South Bloomfield, Ohio, passed away December 19, 2015 at home. Patricia worked for many years as a cashier at Schottenstein's Dept. Store.

She is preceded in death by husband, Gerald Layne; son, Stevie; twin brother, Milton Schouster; sister, Alice James; brother, Jimmy Schouster, and daughter-in-law, Charlotte Layne.

Survived by children,...

Dec 17, 2015

Linda J. Miller, age 72, of Hilliard, passed away unexpectedly at home December 17, 2015. Linda was an administrative assistant at Columbus State Community College for the past 10 years. Prior to Columbus State, she worked at Big Brothers and Big Sisters. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elwood and Margaret Miller. Survived by sister and brother-in-law,...

Dec 9, 2015

Melinda D. Atchison, age 52, of Columbus, passed away December 9, 2015 at home while holding her sister's hand as she entered into Heaven to reunite with her mom and dad. Melinda was a special needs Angel, called home too soon after a sudden, brief battle with cancer. From the age of 3, Melinda attended various programs, including CHAP...