Jun 28, 2015

Michael G. Hanrahan, age 68, of Canal Winchester, passed away June 28, 2015. U.S. Navy Veteran. Former member of Canal Winchester Lions Club. Preceded in death by father, Francis Hanrahan; mother and step-father, Frances and William Gleich. Survived by wife of 34 years, Donna Hanrahan; son, Grant (Megan) Hanrahan; daughter, Courtney (Brian) Messmer; grandchildren, Mason and Emily Messmer; brothers,...

Jun 26, 2015

Shelby Danielle Slagle (maiden name Amick), age 27, departed this earth on Friday, June 26, 2015 to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Shelby was cherished by many people and will leave a legacy of love but emptiness in our hearts forever. Shelby was preceded in death by her grandmother, Barbara Ann Amick, and grandfather, Gale...

Jun 17, 2015

Betty Topping, born November 29, 1929 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on June 17, 2015. Member of Lighthouse Ministries (formerly of Delray Road C.C.C.U.) and most recently attended Services at Heritage Freewill Baptist Church. Retired from the Columbus Public Schools - most recent position Secretary at Scioto Trail Elementary. Graduated from Central High School. Preceded in death by husband,...

Jun 16, 2015

Harold L. Duckworth, age 83, of Upper Arlington, passed away June 16, 2015 at his home. He has joined his loving wife, Phyllis of 53 years. Harold was born in Brookfield, MO to Virgil and Dorothy (Ingerson) Duckworth. He spent 4 years in the U.S. Navy aboard the battleship USS Iowa BB-61 and was a Korean War Veteran. Moving...

Jun 12, 2015

Jayne Elise Bierly Blevins, born August 4, 1954, died on June 12, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Herbert J. Bierly and Mary Elizabeth (Creech) Bierly. Survived by husband, Henry Kenneth Blevins Jr., daughters, Jessica Lea Salisbury (Scott) of Westerville and Traci Petry (Anthony) of Columbus. Grandchildren, Mackenzie Louise Blevins, Abigail Elise Blevins, Maxwell Anthony Petry, Tyson Lee Petry,...

Jun 4, 2015

Gene C. Smallwood, age 88, of Columbus, passed away June 4, 2015 at home. Member of Potter's House and Golden Agers Obetz Senior Center. Preceded in death by wife, Minnie Smallwood; daughter, Victoria Bernsdorf; brothers, Coble "C.A.", Ronald, Buell, and Keith; sisters, Delcie Sturms and Ruth Smallwood; Survived by daughter, Sue McCoy; sons, Gary, Larry, and Terry Smallwood; 12...

May 28, 2015

Helen W. Athey, age 85, of Columbus, passed away May 28, 2015 at home. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene "Gene" Athey; son, Eugene "Red" Athey; grandson, Errol Reynolds; parents, Oscar and Emma Lamb; 4 siblings. Survived by children, Cheryl (Michael) Clark, Steven (Lori) Athey, Karen (Gene) Young, and Paula (Lee) Whitt; 9 grandchildren;13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Fincham and...

May 26, 2015

Eloise Bartley, age 58, of Columbus, passed away May 26, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Marlin and Bertha Hodge. Survived by husband, Ned Bartley; daughter, Felicia Brown; son, Ted Bartley; grandchildren, Darren Bartley, Mariah Fleming, Miley Fleming, Hayden Bartley, Tremble Bartley, and Ted Bartley; siblings, Hubert Hodge, Betty Brown, Polly Hodge, Jossie Waybright, and Gracie Persinger; lifelong friend,...

May 16, 2015

Patty L. Holbrook, age 60, an angel on earth went to Heaven on May 16, 2015. Graduate of Columbus South High School Class of 1973. Patty was an office manager at Schottenstein's for 26 years. She really enjoyed watching her husband, David play softball and their trips every year to Las Vegas and the racino. She is preceded in...

May 15, 2015

Vada "Jean" Elliott, age 78, of Columbus entered Eternal rest on May 15, 2015. Jean attended Lighthouse Ministries for several years. She is preceded in death by her sister, Emily Overton. Survived by son, John (Sally) Hunter of Columbus; daughter, Betty Jobe of Grove City; grandchildren, Nicole, Jason, Samantha, Megan, and Cierra; great-grandchildren, Brooklynne, Isaiah, and Abel.

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May 9, 2015

Denver L. Rood, age 72, of Columbus, passed away on May 9, 2015. Member of Grace Ministries CCCU. Preceded in death by parents Ruby Kinnaird and Virgil Rood; siblings, Carol Rood and Doyle Rood. Survived by sister-in-law, Ruby Rood; cousin, Rev. Jim (Dori) Weethee; step-niece, Sherry Maynard; step great-nephew, Derek Maynard; other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends...

May 7, 2015

James Eugene Coffman, age 61, passed away May 7, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Billy and Carol. Survived by children, Robert Coffman, Elizabeth Coffman, and April Hall ; several grandchildren; sisters, Judy Marcum and Joyce Bowen; many other relatives. Family will receive friends Tuesday May 12, 2015 beginning at 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m....

May 6, 2015

Byron V. "Barney" Miller passed away at Westminster Thurber Community on May 6, 2015. He was born June 19, 1928, was a graduate of South High School in 1946. Survived by wife of 66 years, Sarah Hancock Miller and 6 children, Robert (Miriam), Barry, Christina, Bonnie (Kevin) O'Grady, Neil (Teri) and Jeffrey (Cheryl); grandchildren, Matthew, Benjamin (Melissa), Katie (Nate)...

May 4, 2015

Colin L. Castle, age 58, of Galloway, passed away May 4, 2015. Retired member of The Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Local 57, where he was a Union Steward and also a proud Columbus Police Reserve Officer for several years. Preceded in death by father, Kenneth "Buck" Castle. Survived by wife, Nancy (Young) Castle; sons Colin...

May 4, 2015

Norma J. Welch, age 85, of Columbus, went Home on May 4, 2015. She is preceded in death by husband, Ensil Welch; mother, Thelma Baldeser; brothers, Chester and Robert McKee. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Cynthia Welch of Florida; grandchildren, Michelle "Shelly" Zehme, John Welch, Nathaneal Johnson, and Ryan Knapp; 2 great-grandsons, Nicholas Zehme and Caleb Welch;...

May 1, 2015

Dianna Kay Dingus, age 67, of Amanda, Ohio, passed away May 1, 2015. Retired from Nationwide Children's Hospital after 47 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Ruth Dingus; Survived by brothers, Kenneth and Anthony Dingus; nephew, Mark Dingus; special friends, Helen O'Bryan and Kathy Nichols; foster children, Wendy Anderson, Tony Long, and Nicky Nichols.

Apr 28, 2015

William "BJ" Henson Jr, age 35, passed away unexpectedly April 28, 2015. BJ is survived by his mother, Allene VanMeter (Dennie) Hall; father, William (Connie) Henson; brother, Allen Dobbins; sister, Missy Line; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives.

Family will receive friends Saturday, May 9, 2015 beginning at 10 a.m. until time of memorial service...

Apr 26, 2015

Arthur L. Brown, age 88, of Columbus, who lived a long good life, went Home peacefully on April 26, 2015. Member of Eastland Christian Church and Ralph R. Rickley Lodge No. 670 F&AM. Preceded in death by wife of 65 years, Patricia Brown and daughter, Carolyn Bish; Survived by sons, Rick (Sharyn) Brown and Randy Brown; 12 grandchildren and...

Apr 20, 2015

Ralph U. Roof, age 97, of Columbus, passed away April 20, 2015 at Scioto Community. Member of Walnut Hill United Methodist Church, Groveport Lodge No. 240 F & AM, and Columbus Sertoma, where he was president in 1969 and 1970. Past president of Hamilton Township Local Schools Board of Education; Retired president of Meat Cutters District Union 346. Ralph...

Apr 15, 2015

Virginia V. Algoe, age 67, of Circleville, was called Home to Heaven on April 15, 2015. Virginia worked at Value City for many years and enjoyed playing bingo, the lottery, games with her grandchildren, and she loved to fish. Preceded in death by her son, Todd Hamilton; parents, Chester and Reathel Hamilton. Survived by former husband and friend, Joe...