Obituaries

Philip V. Baker

Philip V. Baker

Nov 12, 2026

Philip V. Baker, 77, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on November 12, 2026.

He was born on June 15, 1949.

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Alma Holter

Alma Holter

Nov 11, 2026

Alma Holter

September 30, 1942 - November 11, 2026

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our cherished mother, Alma Holter, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2026, at the age of 84.

Alma was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Lucy (Miller) Mast; her loving husband, Frank Holter, with whom she shared...

Donald Dorst

Donald Dorst

Nov 11, 2026

Delmar "Don" Donald Dorst, age 86, of Raymond, Ohio passed away on November 11, 2026. Don was born on November 21, 1939 in Pomeroy, Ohio to the late Clair and Carol Dorst.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dorst, brother, Milford Dorst, granddaughter, Cheyenne Stires and great-grandson, Christian.

He is lovingly survived by his children,...

Anthony Wayne Damron

Anthony Wayne Damron

Nov 11, 2026

Anthony Wayne Damron, age 87, of Mount Sterling passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1938 to the late Olie Damron and Flora Marcum.

Along with his parents, he is proceeded in death by his wife, Nancy.

Anthony is surivived by two brothers, Howard Marcum (June) and John Adkins, as well as several nieces and...

Carol T. Gregory

Carol T. Gregory

Nov 11, 2026

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Jane Ellen Schreiner

Jane Ellen Schreiner

Nov 10, 2026

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Friends may call at the Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio (614-539-6166) on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 12:00pm until time of funeral service at 2:00pm.

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Warren Ashton

Warren Ashton

Nov 10, 2026

Warren Raymond Ashton, 76, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away on November 10, 2026, in the loving arms of his wife of 53 years, Roberta Ashton.

Born to Raymond Charles Ashton and Helen Virginia Grason in Seweckly, PA, Warren grew up learning a love of tinkering from his father. As a young boy, his Uncle Howard gave him a train, and out...

Billy Gene Arms

Billy Gene Arms

Nov 9, 2026

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Sharon Anne Stair

Sharon Anne Stair

Nov 9, 2026

Sharon Anne Stair, also known as “Nanny” and “Grammy”, age 82, passed away on November 9, 2026. She was born on March 4, 1944 to the late Hubert and Amanda Williams. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph “Phil”; daughter, Deborah “Debbie”; son, Michael “Mike”; grandson, Phillip; and many siblings. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey...

Melinda Sue Hunt

Melinda Sue Hunt

Nov 9, 2026

Melinda Sue Hunt, age 66, passed away on November 9, 2026. Born on October 29, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Gerald and Evelyn Hunt.

Arrangements under the care of the Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio (614-539-6166).

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Kenneth Tad Arnold

Kenneth Tad Arnold

Nov 9, 2026

Kenneth T. Arnold, age 93, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2026.

Born on December 19, 1932, on his family’s farm in Otway, Ohio, Ken was the son of the late Kepler and Clara Arnold. He dedicated 26 proud years of service to the United States Air Force, retiring at the distinguished rank of Master Sergeant. His military...

Stephen Timothy Lewis

Stephen Timothy Lewis

Nov 9, 2026

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Visitation Friday, December 11, 2026 from 10am until the beginning of Funeral Service time at 11am at Ephesus SDA Church, 3650 Sunbury Rd, Columbus, OH 43219.  Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.  

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Diane Lynn Blackford

Diane Lynn Blackford

Nov 8, 2026

Diana Blackford, 78, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday November 8, 2026, following a long-fought battle with declining health. While our hearts are heavy with her absence, we rejoice in knowing that she is fully healed, at peace, and free from the pain that burdened her final years.

Diana met her future husband Carl Blackford at a local Bible...

Brenda Karen Rodney

Brenda Karen Rodney

Nov 8, 2026

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Friends may call at the Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio (614-539-6166) on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 2:00pm until time of memorial service at 4:00pm.

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Michael Gerald Stainer

Michael Gerald Stainer

Nov 8, 2026

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Michael (Mike) Gerald Stainer, age 57, on November 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born June 26, 1969, to Gerald (Jerry) and Juanita Stainer and grew up surrounded by family.

Mike, a painter by trade, enjoyed helping others, he had a love for cars, classic rock...

Joseph G. Menix

Joseph G. Menix

Nov 8, 2026

Joseph Glen Menix, age 53, passed away peacefully as the sun set on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, with his beloved wife Devon by his side. The world is a little quieter—and a lot less full of laughter—without him.

Joe and Devon met on a blind date in 1994. Devon likes to say she wanted nothing to...

Geneva Cooper

Geneva Cooper

Nov 8, 2026

Geneva Cooper, age 94, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on November 8, 2026. Geneva was born on March 10, 1932 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Orville and Icy Jarvis.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Cooper, daughter, Debra Clary. Brothers, Harold Jarvis and Ellis Wicker. Sister Dovey Darnell.

She is lovingly survived by...

Esther Howard

Esther Howard

Nov 7, 2026

Mary was born in Blaine, Kentucky on May 19, 1936. She passed peacefully on November 7, 2026 in London, Ohio. 

Mary Esther Howard (Wheeler) loved having people around. Whether you were family, a friend, or someone she had just met, she wanted to make sure you had what you needed—and probably something to eat.

She loved to cook. Her grandsons, Billy and...

Lois J. Reeves

Lois J. Reeves

Nov 7, 2026

Lois J. Reeves, born August 3, 1941, in Ohio. She passed away November 7, 2026, at the age of 85, peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Lois was a respected and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was the foundation of her family, the one who helped hold everyone together. She dedicated most of her life to caring for her...

Ralph R. Wimer

Ralph R. Wimer

Nov 7, 2026

Ralph R. Wimer passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2026, surrounded by his family. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Wimer and Alice McMillen Wimer; his brother, Bob Wimer; his sisters, Peg Wimer and Norma Jean Wimer; six stepbrothers; and four stepsisters. 

Ralph is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lucille (Bolen) Wimer; his sister, Dolly...

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