Obituaries
James Goddard
Nov 5, 2026
James Goddard, 77, passed away on November 5, 2026.
He was born on July 10, 1949.
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Rodney Asbury
Nov 4, 2026
Completed obituary is currently forthcoming by the family.
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Arrangements are currently pending with the Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio (614-539-6166).
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Kenneth Dauer
Nov 3, 2026
Kenneth Dauer, 84, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on November 3, 2026.
He was born on January 7, 1942.
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Victor Allen Love
Nov 2, 2026
Victor Allen Love, age 77 of Grove City, OH, passed away on November 2, 2026. He was born on August 24, 1949 to the late Warren Hamlin and Pauline Virginia (McCalla) Love in Point Pleasant ,WV. Victor is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Brenda (Gleaves) Love, step daughter Kelly Anne Carnes, grandchildren Amanda Carnes and Stephanie Carnes...
Edward "Eddie" Betts
Nov 1, 2026
“Edward ‘Eddie’ Charles Betts, age 57, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on November 1, 2026.Born on December 22, 1968, Eddie was a man of immense kindness, creativity, and humor. He spent his life pursuing his passion for music, playing drums at local establishments and expressing his creativity through making unique works of art.Eddie leaves behind a legacy of laughter, the...
Peggy Ann Turner
Nov 1, 2026
Peggy Ann Turner
April 16, 1960 – November 1, 2026
Peggy Ann Turner, 66, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on November 1, 2026, with her husband, James R. “Jim” Turner, by her side.
Peggy was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and cherished member of her family. She shared 50 years of marriage with her loving husband, Jim, and...
Larry Wayne Gardner
Nov 1, 2026
Larry Wayne Gardner, 84, of Columbus, Ohio, peacefully passed away on November 1, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on October 28, 1942, in Athens, Ohio, Larry lived a life marked by devotion to his country, deep love for his family, and a lasting enthusiasm for the railroad world he admired so much. He was a longtime railroad...
Heather Dawn Bloomfield
Oct 31, 2026
Heather Dawn Bloomfield "Pooh" , 51, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at home on October 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 16, 1974, in Columbus, and will be remembered with deep love by those who knew her.
Heather found joy in many of life’s simple pleasures. She was an avid reader and enjoyed quiet moments...
Regina "Jean" Gray
Oct 31, 2026
Regina Ann Gray, age 83, of Ashville, Ohio passed away on October 31, 2026. Jean was born on July 26, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Arthur and Rita Smith.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers, Sherman Smith, Don Smith, and daughter-in-law, Trudy Gray.
She is lovingly survived by her husband of 64 years, Denver Gray...
Brenda Helen (Copley) Weaver Darst
Oct 31, 2026
Brenda Helen Copley Weaver Darst, 69, passed away due to complications from a recent surgery on October 31, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on January 20, 1957, in Huntington, West Virginia.
Brenda will be remembered as a kind, loving, and thoughtful woman whose warm spirit touched many people. She loved to laugh, was carefree in the best way, and...
Aailyah Sokhan Chan
Oct 30, 2026
Completed obituary is currently forthcoming by the family.
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Friends may call at the Newcomer Funeral Home, NW Chapel, 10051 Brewster Lane, Powell, Ohio (614-964-0404) on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11:00am until time of funeral service at 12:00pm.
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Sandy Jones
Oct 30, 2026
Sandra Lee Jones, 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband, dog, and family on October 30, 2026. Sandy is preceded in death by parents, Miriam and Walter; sisters, Donna and Christina; and step-son, Harry A. Jones II.
She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Harry Jones; children, Ron (Carolyn) VanDyne, Don (Brenda) VanDyne, Chrys (Roger)...
Eric Lamont Fairley
Oct 29, 2026
Obituary is pending from the family.
Gathering Sunday, November 22, 2026 from 2pm until the time of Memorial Service at 3pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, Ohio (614-818-1188).
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Robert "Bob" H. Arthur
Oct 29, 2026
Robert Arthur, 77, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Robert was born on December 14, 1948, in Beech Grove, Indiana, to Ralph Arthur and Betty Allison.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Pat Arthur.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Arthur, of 45 years; his children, Kelli (Kenji) Easley, Jeremy (Tiffany Hawkins)...
Paul Raymond Campbell
Oct 29, 2026
Paul Raymond Campbell, 87, of Columbus, passed away on October 29, 2026. He was born in Howard, Ohio on December 15, 1938 to the late John and Olive (Whithmore) Campbell. He married Winnie Spangler, and she survives.
Along with his loving spouse of almost 38 years, Paul is survived by daughters, Laura (Bob) Enright and Lana (Jim) Markley; son, James (Jennifer)...
Donna Fortner
Oct 29, 2026
Donna J. Fortner (nee Schamel) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving children, on October 29, 2026, due to complications of vascular dementia. She is survived by her 4 children: daughter Lynda Fortner, son Jeff Fortner, son Scott Fortner, and daughter Robyn Fortner. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, James "Skip" and Risa Schamel. She...
Joan W. Hanes
Oct 29, 2026
Joan W. Hanes, 95, passed away October 29, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Hanes, Sr.; grandson, Dustin T. Wooden; and brother, Richard Whisner
Joan was born on May 7, 1931 to the late Aubrey and Harriette Whisner.
Joan and Charlie enjoyed their time in Vero Beach, Florida and then Murphy, North Carolina before returning to Ohio.
She...
Pauline Louise Lee
Oct 29, 2026
Pauline Louise Lee, age 65, passed away on October 29, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Arrangements entrusted to the Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio (614-539-6166).
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John Swisher
Oct 29, 2026
John E. Swisher, 58, passed away October 29, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Swisher Sr.; sister, Kimberly (Swisher) Schneller; mother of his children, Tamara Gray; cousins, Mandy Hildebrand, Daniel Hildebrand, and Matthew Scott; aunt and uncle, Mable and Glen Mullins; uncle, Bud Masters.
He is survived by mother, Mayme "Pat" Young; step-father, Micheal Young; sons, Tyler...
Carol Elaine Wells
Oct 29, 2026
Carol Elaine Wells, age 86, passed away on October 29, 2026. She was born on October 24, 1940 to the late Paul and Myrtle Wright. She is preceded in death by her parents; her infant daughter, Debra Dawn Stricklett. She is survived by her husband, Carl Wells; son Eugene Stricklett; sister, Doris Jean (Don); brothers, Jimmy (Tammy) Wright, Paul (Pam)...
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