Jun 15, 2014

Derek Allen Baugus, age 20, of Reynoldsburg and 2013 graduate of Groveport Madison HS, passed away on June 15, 2014. Our hero, our angel is Home. We have been blessed with his love, strength, and courage that he showed each and every one of us every day. Derek had the heart of a lion, a soul of a lamb,...

Jun 11, 2014

Doyle G. Rood, age 75, of Columbus, passed away June 11, 2014 at Scioto Community. Member of Grace Ministries. Preceded in death by parents, Ruby Kinnaird and Virgil Rood, and sister, Carol Rood. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Rood of Columbus; brother, Denver Rood; step-children, Mark (Vicky) Mead and Sherry

(Derek) Maynard; 2 grandchildren and...

Jun 8, 2014

Glen R. Jordan, age 57, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 8, 2014. He is preceded in death by his mother, Donna Jordan. Glen is survived by his daughters, Jennifer (Tu) Nguyen of Calif., and Heather Rhoades of Columbus; 4 granddaughters, Faith and Eloise Nguyen; Alaynia and Addison Rhoades; father, Clyde Jordan of Columbus; sister, Barbara...

May 28, 2014

Melody Dawn Eitel, age 60, passed away on May 28, 2014 at Laurels of Northworth, Worthington after a long extended illness. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert O. Eitel. Melody is survived by her mother Marilyn Eitel and brother, Robert D. Eitel both of Columbus, friends and family. Melody was loved by many and will be...

May 28, 2014

Paul A. Harris, age 70, of Port Orange, Florida, left us suddenly on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Paul was born on January 27, 1944 in Ithaca, New York to Vola Allen Harris and Lorin Harris. He graduated from Utah State University in 1966 with a degree in Accounting. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. He also...

May 28, 2014

Ruth C. Holt, age 91, of Columbus, went home to be with her Lord on May 28, 2014. Member of St. Patrick's Church. Preceded in death by son-in-law, Franklin E. Fisk. Survived by her husband of 65 years, John M. Holt Sr.; children, John M. (Karyl) Holt Jr. of Lancaster, Patricia "Patty" (William) Walls of Reynoldsburg, Philip (Cheryl L.)...

May 25, 2014

Melvin R. Payne, age 80, passed away at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware on May 25, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Hazel and Vernon, brother Wesley, and brother-in-law, Ron Kennedy. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Lou Mellon Payne and two sons, Melvin (Cindy) of Galena, and Michael (Jennifer) of Lebanon. Four wonderful...

May 22, 2014

Walter Land, age 80, of Columbus, born September 5, 1933 in Delbarton, West Virginia, passed away after a brief illness on May 22, 2014 at Grant Medical Center. He is preceded in death by son, Walter Jr. Land; parents, Aaron and Nancy Land; brother, Jimmy Land, and sister, Violet Rundels. He is survived by his wife of 62 years,...

May 22, 2014

Lorna Elaine Koon (McVicker), beloved mother, age 88, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2014. She was born on December 19, 1925 in Center Township, Ohio. Elaine was a 1944 graduate of New Lexington High School and retired from Kroger Bakery. She is preceded in death by loving husband of 42 years, Harold...

May 18, 2014

Margaret L. Kirk, age 93, of Columbus, went to her home of Heaven with the Lord to live and be with her husband on May 18, 2014. Member of Good Shepherd Community Church and longtime member of Churches of Christ in Christian Union. Margaret enjoyed being a church pianist for over 70 years. Preceded in death by husband, Rev....

May 13, 2014

Martha "Jean" Conkle, age 92, formerly of 2348 Barrington Drive, Toledo, Ohio passed away May 13, 2014 at Wesley Glen Retirement Community in Columbus, Ohio. Jean was born to the late Dr. Will Chris Jessen and Bernice Smith Jessen in Wichita, Kansas. She grew up in Peabody, Kansas, and was a graduate of Peabody High School. Jean attended the...

May 9, 2014

Maxine Gerlach, age 87, of Columbus, passed away at her home on May 9, 2014 after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. Retired from the State of Ohio after many years of service. Maxine is preceded in death by her husband, Carl H. Gerlach. She is survived by two daughters, Bonnie (Jim) Hoffman of Worthington and Carolyn K. Gerlach...

Apr 29, 2014

Stanley Sylvester Alcorn, 89, of Columbus, Ohio was called into His eternal glory on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Stanley was born March 14, 1925, in Irvine, KY to the late Archie and Leota (Gray) Alcorn. Stanley retired from Ohio State University Printing Services and enjoyed an active post-retirement career in Lawn Service with his loyal friend Hugh Davis through...

Apr 28, 2014

Hubert C. Parsley, age 84, of Columbus, passed away April 28, 2014. Preceded in death by wife, Margaret; siblings, Everett, Franklin, Willard, Lee Parsley, Ethel Mickey, Maude Parsley, Virginia Parsley, and Myrtle Messer. Survived by daughters, Sandra Kronk, Rosemary Woodyard, and Linda Abbott; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Hershel Parsley and Magalene Justice; many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday,...

Apr 20, 2014

Carl Robert Wise, II, age 53, of Columbus, taken suddenly by a heart attack on April 20, 2014 doing what he loved most, living life to the fullest by riding motorcycles on a beautiful day with his loving wife, Sheryl, of 33 years and his son, Brett. Carl who was a truck driver for 8 years, spent his days...

Apr 18, 2014

Patricia (Neno) Postlethwait, age 72, of Columbus, went to be at peace on April 18, 2014. Member of Zion Lutheran Church of Obetz. She is preceded in death by son, Shawn W. Postlethwait; parents, William W. and Kathryn Umstead Neno, and brother William J. Neno. Survived by beloved husband of 52 years, Martin Ray Postlethwait; precious daughter and son-in-law...

Apr 1, 2014

James M. Cyrus, age 69, of Columbus, passed away April 1, 2014. Jim loved working and was a heavy machine equipment operator for Darby Excavation. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, and was an avid Buckeye fan. He is preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Clara Martha Cyrus; brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Linda Cyrus. He is survived by...

Mar 19, 2014

Irene L. Payne, age 76, of Obetz, passed away at her home March 19, 2014. She is preceded in death by husband, Clyde "Short" Payne and sister, Verda Mae Jones. Irene is survived by 3 sons, Terry (Linda) of Galena, Ronnie (Robin) of Obetz, and Garry of Maineville, OH; 4 grandchildren, Michael, Allison, Kevin, and Dylan; siblings, Lonnie (Geneva)...

Mar 14, 2014

Charlene "Chickie" L. Brock, age 70, of Grove City, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2014 at Kobacker House with her daughter at her side. Retired from IBM and Kal Kan Columbus. Co-Treasurer of Grove City Community Club where she was an active member and Co-Chairwoman of the spring and fall card parties, as well as an active member...

Mar 10, 2014

James M. Eleyet, age 72, of Columbus, passed away March 10, 2014 at Grant Medical Center. Retired business owner of Eleyet Painting for over 30 years. James was an avid sports fan and member of the Moose Lodge. Preceded in death by parents, Maurice and Mary Eleyet, step-mother, Vera Eleyet, and brother Paul. Survived by wife of 35 years,...