Obituaries
Albert N. Knapp Sr.
Nov 19, 2025
Albert N. Knapp Sr., 90, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away November 19, 2025. He was born on April 27, 1935. He is preceded in death by his wife, YuVonne Knapp; parents, Alexander Knapp and Mildred (Scott) Knapp; and son, Rick Knapp; mother in law, Emma Bell (Knipp) Nolen.
Survived by children, Sheila (John) Young, Albert Jr. (Dollie) Knapp, Rodney (Amy) Knapp...
Alex Kriglowitz
Nov 18, 2025
Alex Kriglowitz, age 75, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on November 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and daughter.
Alex proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine for four years. After his service, he dedicated 30 years to GM/Delphi Automotive, where he formed lasting friendships and many cherished memories.
Alex shared 52 loving years of marriage with...
Clyde Arthur Bosstic, Jr.
Nov 18, 2025
Clyde Arthur Bosstic, Jr., born on December 3, 1953, in Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on November 18, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. He was a dedicated corrections officer and also worked as a nursing assistant at the Veterans Administration in Chillicothe. Clyde was a proud graduate of Chillicothe High School, where he excelled as a track runner and basketball player.
Clyde will...
William "Bill" Waldo
Nov 18, 2025
William "Bill" Waldo, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Bill was born on July 4, 1943, and dedicated many years of his life to his career at Ross Laboratories/Abbott Nutrition before retiring.
Bill was known for his friendly and kind demeanor. He had a special knack for making...
Wanda Lee Combs
Nov 17, 2025
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Friends may call at the NEWCOMER SOUTHWEST CHAPEL 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123 on Monday, December 1, 2025 from 11:00am until time of funeral at 12:00pm. Interment to follow at Green Lawn Cemetery.
Loraine Earnestine Tarrent
Nov 16, 2025
Loraine (Acker) Tarrent, 97, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on November 16, 2025. Known affectionately to many simply as “Grandma,” Loraine was born on November 10, 1928, in Anderson, South Carolina, the second of nine children to John and Geneva Acker.
In 1941, Loraine and her older sister Helen migrated to Toledo, Ohio, to live with Uncle...
Paul Richard Sharpe
Nov 16, 2025
In the late evening of November 16th, 2025, Paul Richard Sharpe passed away peacefully at StoryPoint Assisted Living, surrounded by his loved ones, at age 87. Paul was a kind, generous, faithful, loving, and loyal husband, father, and grandfather. His mission in life was to help others.
Born on June 7, 1938, in Genoa, Ohio, he was the youngest son of...
Kevin R. Kise
Nov 16, 2025
Kevin R. Kise, born on December 6, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on November 16, 2025, in his home. He previously had a passionate career as a chef, having worked at esteemed establishments such as Jai Lai and Biddies Coach House. But his real joy was being self-employed for over 20 years, running Kise Interiors, where he operated a...
Natalie June Walden
Nov 16, 2025
Natalie June Walden, 75, passed away on November 16th surrounded by family and loved ones. She was the widow of Don Walden whom she shared 37 years of marriage with.
Born in Newark, Ohio, she was a lifelong resident of the Buckeye State. Having waited until her children were mostly grown to attend college, she worked full time while perusing her...
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)...
Larry Allen Shaver
Nov 15, 2025
Larry Allen Shaver, age 76, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, with his wife by his side. Born on November 29th, 1948, he was the son of the late Robert and Genevieve Shaver.
Larry was a devoted husband, brother, and friend. He built his career in the carpet installation industry, where he worked...
Earlene Mullins
Nov 15, 2025
Earlene Mullins, 98, of Haysi, Virginia, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 15, 2025, while her daughter-in-law, Nancy, was reading to her from her favorite book, the Bible. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 26, 1927, in Bartlick, Virginia, Earlene was the daughter of Jim and Maude Mullins. She was preceded in death by her...
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;...
William Joseph Yacso
Nov 14, 2025
William Joseph Yacso, age 73, passed away on November 14, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 13, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Elmer and Anne Yacso. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jenny; sister, Charlotte; beloved dog, Roscoe. He is survived by his loving companion of 23 years, Linda O’Brien; daughter,...
Willie Ray "RayJ" Dawsey III
Nov 14, 2025
Willie R. Dawsey III, 39 , of Columbus, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 .
Willie Ray Dawsey III, affectionately known as Ray-J, was born on August 7, 1986, to Willie Ray Dawsey II and Lynnette Kendrick Dawsey. Ray was a Christian young man with a heart full of purpose. He lived with drive, determination, and faith, always striving to make...
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 away 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...
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