Obituaries
Jerry Craig
Jul 31, 2926
Jerry Craig, 74, of Ashville, passed away on July 31, 2026. He was born in Columbus on August 7, 1951, to the late David and Josephine (Kitchen) Craig.
Full obituary, list of loved ones, and biography for Jerry will be posted in days to come.
The immediate family will greet friends and family from 3-4pm, Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Newcomer Cremations,...
Nancy Ann Johns
Aug 7, 2026
Nancy Ann Johns, age 80, passed away on August 7, 2026. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 23, 1945 to Raymond and Helen.
Arrangements entrusted to the NEWCOMER SOUTHWEST CHAPEL.
Joe "JoePa" Vulpio
Aug 6, 2026
The obituary and services are currently pending. Please check back at a later time.
Ashley Nicole McCann
Aug 5, 2026
Ashley Nicole McCann, born on September 11, 1988, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, at 37 years old, surrounded by her family.
Ashley is survived by her husband of 20 years, James; her children, Gabriel (Carmen), Chase, Brooklyn, Haley, and Riley; her father, Robert (Brenda) Gibson, and mother, Laurie Harris- Gibson. Also survived by mother and father in law, Jaqueline...
John Cleveland Beard
Aug 4, 2026
John Cleveland Beard II, age 81, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was the son of the late Ida Wilma and John Jackson Beard. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 3, 1944.
He served in the United States Navy and as a Correctional Officer at the historic Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus....
Tara Rani Mytle
Aug 4, 2026
Tara Rani Mytle, 91, of Dublin, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, at OhioHealth's Kobacker Hospice House, Columbus, Ohio.
Born on July 8, 1935, in Shajhan Pur, India, to the late Banwali Lal and Champa Rani, Tara is survived by her two daughters, Abha (Sudhir) Jindal and Nutan Mytle.
A Celebration of Life, where family and friends are invited...
Elizabeth Ann Musselman
Aug 3, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Musselman, a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and cousin, was born on May 6, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio. She departed this world far too soon on August 3, 2026, in Columbus, leaving a deep and irreplaceable absence in the hearts of those who loved her.
Elizabeth’s story is woven through the lives of her adoring family. She was the...
Melody Kaye Helmig
Aug 3, 2026
Melody Helmig, 61, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Melody was born on July 25, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio to Daniel and Phyllis (Morris) Kingery.
Melody is preceded in death by her parents, son Jeremy Kingery, and brother Daniel Kingery.
She is survived by son, Josh (Stephanie) Helmig, daughter, Jennifer (Brian) Watson, brother, Ty (Marcie) Kingery, grandkids: Xander,...
Cheryl Ann Stilwell
Aug 2, 2026
Cheryl Ann Stilwell ("Waffle Mom") touched countless lives in ways words can only hope to capture. Born on August 12, 2026, in Springfield, Ohio, and passing away far too soon on August 2, 2026, at Mount Carmel Hospital in Grove City, Cheryl’s life was defined by love, warmth, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear.
To her beloved husband, Timothy...
Gerald Warren Gillman
Aug 2, 2026
Gerald Warren Gillman, 94, passed away on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, at Darby Glenn Nursing Home, Hilliard, Ohio. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 25th, 1932.
Following high school, Gerald proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean-War Conflict. In his free time, Gerald was a lifelong fan of the New York Giants...
Pamela Jill Johnston
Aug 1, 2026
Minister Pamela Jill Johnston
Born April 22, 1960-Died August 1, 2026
Jill was a lifelong resident of the Westerville area. She graduated in 1978 from Westerville North High School.
Jill received her minister’s license from World Harvest Bible College. She worked as a Victoria's Secret fashion consultant for 15 years and was employed by AAA for 25 years. She loved her family, swimming,...
Wanneta Clark
Aug 1, 2026
Wanneta Clark, 95, of Columbus, OH, passed away on August 1, 2026. She was born in Columbus, OH on April 8, 1931.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Richard Clark, parents, Willard O. and Myrtle E. (Willis) Bumgarner, siblings, Mildred Pope, Freida Laymaster and David Bumgarner.
Surviving family includes children Jim (Debi) Clark, Lisa Sweeney, grandchildren, Lindsay (Isaac) Zimmer,...
Dennis W Stanley
Jul 31, 2026
Dennis Wendell Stanley, age 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 31st, while staying at the home of his granddaughter Savannah. Even in his final week, he was still cutting his own lawn and splitting his own wood. His strength and independence were a defining part of who he was. For nearly all of his 85 years,...
Paul D. Cavendish
Jul 31, 2026
Paul David Cavendish, 83, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 31st, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on September 14th, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Herbert Lee and Verna May (Miltchen) Cavendish, Paul would go on to dutifully serve his country as a member of the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam...
Tamara K. Kirksey-Farley
Jul 31, 2026
Dear Family and Friends,
In Loving Memory of Tamara Kay Kirksey - Farley (Smith)
It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Tamara Kay Kirksey, a beloved mother, life partner, sister, family member, and friend whose kindness and strength touched the lives of so many.
Tamara lived her life with grace, courage, and an unwavering love for...
Peggy Graham
Jul 31, 2026
Peggy Graham, 87, of Star, NC, passed away on July 30, 2026.
She was born on January 26, 1939.
To leave a message for the family, please use the "Guestbook" below.
Delbert Nichols
Jul 30, 2026
Delbert Wayne Nichols, age 71 of Vincent, OH passed away peacefully at OSU Hospital in Columbus on July 30, 2026. He was born on July 30, 1955, in Parkersburg, WV to John and Dicie Nichols.
He graduated from Warren High School in 1973. He started his career working at Cremer Iron and Metal and retired from American Car Crushing.
He is survived...
Betty J. Richardson
Jul 30, 2026
Betty J. Richardson, 81, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 30th, 2026 at The Hoover Haus in Grove City, Ohio.
Born on April 19th, 1945 to the late Garrit and Frances (Dythra) Ballast, Betty is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Darl K. Richardson; her son, Mark Richardson, of Guntown, Mississippi; her daughter, Becky Bayes, of Mt....
Patricia Battig
Jul 30, 2026
Patricia Battig, 91, of Columbus, OH, passed away on July 30, 2026.
She was born on August 19, 1934 in Toledo, OH.
Private services will be held.
To leave a message for the family, please use the "Guestbook" below.
Keith Grubb
Jul 29, 2026
Keith Grubb, beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in Grove City, Ohio. He was born on January 17, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio, where he began a life marked by kindness, integrity, and a deep devotion to his family.
Keith’s presence enriched the lives of all who knew him. He was a source...
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