Jul 22, 2014

Patricia L. Wildermuth, age 75, of Columbus, passed away July 22, 2014 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. Member of the Hilltop Senior Village Church Choir. Retired from Mt. Carmel West Medical Center after 25 years of service. Patricia loved to sing and enjoyed music, including Frankie Valli and Bruno Mars. Preceded in death by parents, Arnold and Audrey...

Jul 19, 2014

Richard L. Gillilan, age 83, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, passed away July 19, 2014. He was a long-time member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Member of VFW South Bloomfield, and founding member of Georgian Heights Baseball Association. Preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Dorothy Gillilan, daughter-in-law, Donna Gillilan; Sisters, Lois Jean Ridgeway and Marian Linley. Survived by loving...

Jul 11, 2014

Scott A. Davidson, age 74, of Grove City, passed away July 11, 2014. U.S. Navy Veteran. Retired Franklin County Deputy Sheriff; member of the Masons and the Gospel of Echos. Preceded in death by parents, Paul "Art" and Laura Davidson. Survived by wife, Robin Harrow Davidson; children, Todd Davidson, Lori (Mac) Logan, Lisa Davidson, and Scott (Corry) Davidson; step-children,...

Jul 11, 2014

Betty Ann Edwards, age 93, passed away July 11, 2014 in Dublin, Ohio. Betty was a proud life long residence of Columbus. Served as an executive secretary for the Farm Bureau Insurance (now Nationwide Insurance). Member of North Broadway United Methodist Church. Graduate of South High School, class of 1939. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Paul...

Jul 10, 2014

Wilma "Jean" Spiker, age 88, of Grove City, passed away July 10, 2014 at Emeritus at Pinnacle. Jean was an organist for many years at Corpus Christi Church and St. Ladislas Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Spiker. Jean is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Donna Spiker of Grove City; granddaughter, Sarah...

Jul 7, 2014

Richard L. (Dick) Waller, 83 aka "DickyBird", died July 7th, 2014 from complications of lung cancer. Survived by sons Mark (Sue) Waller, David Waller, Bryan (Penny) Waller and daughter Kathy (John) Cowgill. Grandchildren Ryan, Austin, Anna and Tim. Great-grandson Elijah. Sisters, Lillian "Petey" Stephenson and Juleann Joseph; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by wife Ruth...

Jul 6, 2014

Carol A. Copley, age 58, of New California, OH, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother was called home on July 6, 2014 at Kobacker House, surrounded by her family. Carol was born December 23, 1955, in Grayson, KY, and was a graduate of Brookhaven High School, in Columbus, OH. Carol dedicated much of her time to family and friends...

Jun 30, 2014

Linda (Laird) Brown, age 70, went to be with The Lord on June 30, 2014. Loved by family and numerous friends, Linda was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Irene Laird; brothers, Richard, Alan, and Kenneth Laird; sisters, Betty Scheibel, Roberta McGlaughlin, and Margaret "Peg" Isennagle, and niece, Melody Eitel. She is survived by son, Tregg Brown and...

Jun 20, 2014

Judith A. Whitacre, age 67, of London, Ohio, passed away at her home on June 20, 2014 surrounded by her family. Graduate of South High School class of 1965, Member of OES Beacon Chapter No. 593. Judy was a registered nurse and worked with Dr. Phil Price for 15 years. She is preceded in death by parents, Forrest and...

Jun 20, 2014

Donna C. Dixon, age 74, of Columbus, passed away June 20, 2014. Preceded in death by father, Clyde Hannah Sr., mother, Virginia Varney, and brother, Clyde Hannah Jr. Survived by daughters, Dana (Paul) Newman of Grove City and Jeana Hunter of Columbus; grandson, Zachery Liming; brother, William Hannah. For many years Donna worked in the cashier's office at Kelly's...

Jun 20, 2014

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Van Gundy, 95, of St. Cloud, FL passed away on Friday June 20, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Valley Crossing, Ohio on February 9, 1919, the daughter of the late John Franklin and Lillie Mae (Kemmerling) Hensel. She was preceded in death by her husband; Walton E. Van...

Jun 18, 2014

Misti D. Bechtle was born in Columbus on November 5, 1968. She passed away on June 18, 2014 after a lifelong battle with diabetes. Misti was a graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School and Eastland Career Center. She is survived by her two children that she loved dearly, Katie and Alex. She also leaves behind her parents, Jim and...

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,...