Mar 14, 2026

Cona Laminack, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering love. Born on May 23, 1961, in Columbus, Cona's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with generosity, truthfulness, and an enduring commitment to those she held dear.

Cona was a woman of many...

Mar 14, 2026

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Mar 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Karen Louise Sheldon

October 20, 1948 – March 12, 2026

Karen Sheldon, 77, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026. Born in Salem, Ohio, Maggie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness touched everyone she met. There was rarely a person she met that didn't become a friend to her.Preceded in death by her...

Mar 12, 2026

Ruth Eileen Waite, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on March 12, 2026, at 75 years old. She was born to the late Harry L. and Emma G. (Commons) Sheehan on December 19,1950 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She married Jeffrey L. Waite on June 15, 1973, and cherished him for 52 years.

Along with her husband,...

Mar 12, 2026

The eventful life of Billy Harold Messer took him from the mountains of West Virginia to the marshes of Vietnam, to the clattering workspaces of some of Columbus’s busiest print shops, to the verdant fairways of central Ohio and North Carolina...and finally home to heaven. 

Bill unexpectedly passed away in his sleep the morning of March 12, 2026, leaving behind his...

Mar 12, 2026

Franklin "Don Franklin" "Papa" R. Verduga, age 83, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on March 12, 2026. Don Franklin was born on July 1, 1942 in Guayaquil, Ecuador to the late Diogenes and Laura Verduga. In Ecuador, he spent his early years surrounded by family and friends who adored him. As a young man, he loved playing the guitar,...

Mar 12, 2026

Lisa Williams passed away peacefully on March 12 in Columbus, Ohio. She was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.

Lisa was the kindest person many of us will ever know. She had a huge heart and spent so much of her life caring for others.

Those who knew Lisa will remember her wonderful sense of humor....

Mar 12, 2026

Madeline Lyons, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, in Lewis Center. Born on June 20, 1939, in Long Island, New York, Madeline lived a life filled with love and service.

Madeline was known for her dedication to both the Lord and her family. She cherished her husband, Joseph Lyons, with whom she shared...

Mar 11, 2026

Harold Lloyd Hawkins Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a man of unyielding dedication, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Grove City, Ohio. Born on January 2, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, Harold’s life was marked by hard work, loyalty, and a love that embraced those closest to him.

Harold was a proud veteran who served in the U.S....

Mar 11, 2026

Barbara Ellen Ross, age 62, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of those closest to her.

Barbara was born on September 7, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio. She was known for her resilience, quick wit, strong spirit, and fearless personality. She could be stubborn in the best way — the kind of stubborn that refuses to give...

Mar 11, 2026

Leala "Lu Lu" M. Barry, age 62 of Columbus, Ohio passed away on March 11, 2026. Lu Lu was born on February 16, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Fred and Janet Barry.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Regina (Arthur) Wilhoite, and best friend, Darlene Gaines.

She is lovingly survived by her sister, Sharon...

Mar 11, 2026

Stephen Michael McCaffrey, 76, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2026 after an extended illness surrounded by his family.

Steve was born on December 31, 1949, in Maysville, Kentucky. He graduated from Hamilton High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army, spending 12 months in Vietnam. After his service, Steve...

Mar 10, 2026

Mar 10, 2026

Mark Steven Hite Jr., age 47, passed away on March 10, 2026. He was born on April 27, 1978 in Columbus, Ohio to Mark Hite Sr. and Janice Chafins.

He is survived by his wife, Veronica Lees, son, Damian; mother, Janice, siblings, Jodi (Richard) Bensema, Allan Hite, Meshelle (Aaron) Cloud, Elizabeth Hite; cousin, Timmy (Keri) Hite; grandparents, Earl and Roberta Chafins;...

Mar 10, 2026

Brenda Sue Blanton, 69, was reunited in Heaven with her husband of 56 years, Glenn on March 10, 2026. She was a woman of immense heart and spirited energy. To know her was to know a woman who would give the shirt off her back to a stranger and her last dollar to a friend in need. She moved through...

Mar 10, 2026

With passing at the age of 90, Gene (Bud) Briggs had a full, beautiful life.

His childhood years were spent with his beloved mother and 9 brothers and sisters. Then spending several years in the Army National Guard. Making the decision to leave the military to marry the love of his life, Mary Lou.

Married in 1958, they began to build their...

Mar 9, 2026

Carol Samples, born on February 20, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, in Grove City, Ohio. She was a beacon of love and strength in the lives of her family and friends, cherished for her selflessness and dedication as a wife, mom, grandmother, and friend.

After an impressive 38-year career at DSW, Carol retired in 2024,...

Mar 9, 2026

David E. Hutchison, lovingly known as "Hutch," passed away on March 9, 2026, in Powell, OH, at the age of 75. He was born on March 18, 1950, in Columbus, OH, to Robert and Betty Hutchison.

Hutch had a heart full of kindness and a spirit that brought laughter to those around him. He enjoyed traveling, helping others, and making people...