Obituaries
William Leroy Pickell Jr.
Nov 16, 2025
William Leroy Pickell Jr., age 69, passed away on November 16, 2025. He was born on October 9, 1956 in Circleville, Ohio to William Leroy Pickell Sr. and Ruth (Hysell) Pickell. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruth; sister, Carla. He is survived by his loving wife, Pam; children, Shonna, Jay (Brigette), Casey (Josh), Allie, grandchildren, Jordone (Dylan),...
Ruth Cheatwood
Nov 16, 2025
Ruth Cheatwood, born Korbel, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on July 5, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio.
Ruth was a loving wife to her husband, Randy Cheatwood, and a devoted mother to her daughter, Christy Dalton. She found immense joy in her role as a grandmother to Randy Tackett and Mackenzie (Robert)...
Christy Walker
Nov 15, 2025
Christy Lynn Walker, age 72, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on November 15, 2025. Christy was born on November 29, 1952 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Harry and Joan Walker.
She is lovingly survived by her sisters, Cheri Arnold, Jeanne (Greg) Zorich, Miki (Scott) Hughes, nieces and nephews, Russ, Nick, Staci, Kaitlyn, Maddie, great-nieces and great-nephews, Amelia, Sophia, Henry,...
Raymond Mobley
Nov 15, 2025
Raymond Mobley, 96, passed away November 15, 2025. Born in Carter County, KY, he was preceded in death by parents, Gertrude and Clyde Mobley; brothers, Glen (Janice), Dwayne, and Lonnie Mobley; and sister, Lucille (Joe) Justice. Ray is survived by wife of 67 years, Emogene Mobley; sons, Darrell (Ravey) and Greg (Patricia) Mobley; daughter, Regena (Larry) Hudson; sister, Arlene Carroll;...
Virginia Lynn Tabor
Nov 14, 2025
Virginia Tabor, 63, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous, hard-fought battle with cancer. Virginia was born on June 13, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio, to Thomas James and Eleanor Drake (Prince) Conley.
Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, Joseph Conley, Barbara Conley, Jackie Conley, and Patrick...
Febronia De Los Reyes Smith
Nov 14, 2025
Febronia De Los Reyes Smith is in the care of the Newcomer - Northeast Chapel.
Please check back soon for the full obituary.
Jack Ward
Nov 14, 2025
Jack Ward, age 87, of Grove City, Ohio, passed way peacefully, at home in Grove City, OH on November 14, 2025.
Jack was born on June 4, 1938, in Chicago, IL to Lucy Genevieve McCarley, who later married Louis Charles Ezzo, making Jack his stepson.
Jack was preceded in death by the love of his life, Sharon June Ward (Blevins), daughter Laura...
Kimberly Manning
Nov 13, 2025
Kim Manning age 64 of Columbus, passed away on November 13, 2025. She was born on January 14, 1961 to Raymond Eugene and Magalene (Ramey) Manning in Columbus, OH. She is preceded in death by father Raymond Eugene Manning, brother Robert Manning and a brother-in-law David Wayne Cordle. Kim is survived by her loving children Sheila (Todd) Harmon and Richard...
Susan Atkinson
Nov 13, 2025
Susan Louise (Notestone) Atkinson, 83, went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2025. She was born May 1, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to Homer and Anna Notestone.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Charles and Keith Notestone; nephew, Chuck Cutter; and beloved daughter, Connie McAlister. Sue is survived by husband of 68...
Edward Joseph Ritch
Nov 12, 2025
Edward Joseph Ritch, 70, passed away on November 12th, 2025 at Creekside Care Center. Edward and his wife, Robbin G. Ritch, shared twenty-one years together. He was born in Peninsula, Ohio to Daniel and Elizabeth Ritch. Edward served in the United States Navy for four years and retired from Amazon in 2022.
He was a member of East Side Grace Church...
Royce Alan Fortney
Nov 12, 2025
Royce Alan Fortney, age 87, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away on November 12, 2025 surrounded by loved ones, Wife Kathryn Ann Grubb Fortney, Brother Haymon Gerald Fortney. Son Carl Ray Fortney (Pamela Anderson) , and daughter Tina Grace (Fortney) Coldiron. Sister n’ law Barbara Padovinni. Son n’ law, Randy Lee Grubb (Debbie Grubb) Niece, Cindy Rush Nephews, Derek Grubb, Nicholas...
Roman S Witryk
Nov 12, 2025
Roman S. Witryk, age 74 of Groveport, OH., passed away on November 12, 2025. He was born on December 4, 1950 to the late Emil and Antonina (Wasyliw) Witryk in Sloan, New York. Roman is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Carole Witryk, children Andrew Witryk, Shane Dykes, Matthew Witryk, Brandon Dykes and Alan Dykes, grandchildren Tyler Witryk,...
Patricia Ann Guest
Nov 12, 2025
Patricia Guest, 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. Patricia was born on July 26, 1936, in Thorntown, Indiana, to Lewis H. and Mary (McKinley) Russell.
Patricia is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Bill (Marsha) and Bobby Russell.
She is survived by her children, Colleen Franklin, Russell White, Rhonda Johnson, and her son, Michael...
Lora Brooks
Nov 12, 2025
Lora L. Brooks, age 69, of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2025. Lora was born on July 2, 1956 in Mt. Sterling, Ohio to the late John and Dolores Brooks.
She is lovingly survived by her husband of 33 years, Tony Maika, and her brother, J.D. Brooks.
She will be deeply missed.
A dignified cremation will take place at Newcomer...
George M. Meyer
Nov 12, 2025
George Marshall Meyer, 97, of Columbus, OH, passed away November 12, 2025. He was born in Blanca, Colorado on November 2, 1928 to Ernest and Edna Hinds Meyer. He served 6-1/2 years in the United States Army. George was a part of the famous Berlin Airlift at the end of World War II and spent 15 months in Korea.
He was...
Peggy Jean Schumacher
Nov 11, 2025
Peggy Schumacher, 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in Westerville, Ohio. Peggy was born on July 29, 1947 to Franklin Billingsley and Lillie Poe.
Peggy was a loving wife, mother and known to all the grandkids and great-grandkids as Mama. She enjoyed sewing, camping, gardening, canning and spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed volunteering for Vitas Healthcare,...
Karen Sue Raymond
Nov 11, 2025
Karen Raymond 67, of Grove City was born on 11/17/1957. She passed peacefully on 11/11/2025, veterans day, a day she cherished and respected. Karen was a devoted mom, mamaw, daughter, sister, friend and much more to so many. She is survived by daughter Michelle Fayson, grandson Bobby (Alexis) Perry, granddaughter Shelia (Jacob) Perry. Brothers Russell "Pat" (Robin) Taylor, Robert "Albert"...
Betty Jean Ross
Nov 11, 2025
Betty Ross, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ida Peck; her husband, Harry Ross of 57 years; her brothers Kenneth, Donald, and Roger Peck; and her sisters Dorothy Thompson and Edith Peck.
Betty was the devoted mother of Daniel and Mark Ross, beloved mother-in-law...
Jill Kleinhenz
Nov 10, 2025
Jill Kleinhenz (Miracle) 74, passed away peacefully Monday, November 10, 2025. She was born on July 19, 1951. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Odell and Lillian (Myrtle) Miracle.Jill is survived by her daughter Michelle (Shawn) Lautner, sister Janice Adkins (Miracle), brother Keith Miracle, nieces Kim (Bob) Lott, Sherri Althoff (Chad), and nephew David Adkins (Sarah). She is...
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