Jul 7, 2023

Mark Stephen Watkins, 61, born Aug. 3, 1961, passed away July 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Watkins and Shirley Wood; and brother, Jeff Watkins. Mark is survived by daughters, Stephenie (Ryan) Ward and Barbara (Jimmy) Johnson; brothers, Ron (Manomi) Watkins and Doug Watkins; three grandchildren, Aaron, Eden, and Enoch; niece, Jennifer (Kevin) Watkins White;...

Jul 7, 2023

Jon David Bailey, 60, passed away July 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by father, Welsh W. Sloop; mother, Freeda M. Sloop; brothers, Tonnie and Ralph; and sister, Pearl. Jon is survived by brothers, Glenn (Cindy) and Joe (Kristy); sister, Shelby (Scott); and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Jon retired from ARC Industries after 35 years of service....

Jul 6, 2023

Megan Danielle Welfley, age 46, of Dublin, went home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2023. She was born on June 21, 1977 to the late Dale and Mona (Silverthorn) Welfley in Columbus, OH. Megan is survived by sisters Nicole (Eric) Novak and Aimee Welfley, nieces Makenna, Hailey and Reagan Parsell and nephew Isaac Novak. Megan loved to...

Jul 6, 2023

Juanita Jean Baxter, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 6, 2023. She was the last of six children, born on April 12, 1934 to Otto and Florence (Breckenridge) Titus in Grove City, OH. Jean was a 1952 Graduate of Grove City H.S. and worked for Huntington Bank in Downtown Columbus, walking many blocks in high heels every day. She loved...

Jul 6, 2023

Robert F. Alberts age 79, passed away July 6, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was an entrepreneur, race car driver, Mr. Fix-it extraordinaire, and model train enthusiast. He is preceded in death by his mother Frances Burns Alberts, his father Paul Alberts, and sister Virginia (Eddy) Lilly. He is survived by his wife of...

Jul 5, 2023

Jacqueline Susan (McClaskey) Batteiger's song of fifty years faded unexpectedly to silence on July 5th, 2023. Jackie was born January 19th, 1973 to Pearl "Mac" McClaskey and Jerri Sue McClaskey in Gallipolis, Ohio. Her lifelong love of music and teaching spanned a career of more than 28 years, 21 of those in the Bexley City School District at Maryland Avenue...

Jul 5, 2023

Betty Lou Fortmann (Helgerson) passed away peacefully at home July 5, 2023.She was born in Canton, MN, January 2, 1931 to Leo and Mya Helgerson, one of 10 children.Betty was a homemaker and loving mother, daughter, sister and grandmother/great-grandmother.She is preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Mya; husband, Gordon A. Fortmann and daughter, Catherine Kreachbaum.Betty is survived by...

Jul 5, 2023

Shelba J. Moore, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in Grove City, Ohio. She was born on June 18, 1937 in Ansted, West Virginia to Glada Cantrell.Shelba is preceded in death by husband, Jackie G. Moore; mother, Glada Kindle, step-father, Henry Kindle.She is survived by sons, Jack (Chris) Moore, Eric (Trudi) Moore, James Moore; grandchildren; Keith Moore, Chad...

Jul 5, 2023

Rezq Allah Alkhouri, age 77 of Grove City, OH, passed away on July 5, 2023. He was born on December 17, 1945 to the late Elias and Mariam Alkhouri in Damascus, Syria. Rezq is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Fida Lubbos, daughters Mary (Lee) Al Khoury-Daugherty, Sally (Kenan) Alkhouri and Sandrila (Marcus) Alkhouri-Blevins, grandchildren Lisa Lee, Collin,...

Jul 4, 2023

BRIDGETTE, Teresa, (née Kelly) - Passed away, Tuesday, 4th July 2023, (Columbus, Ohio, USA and formally of St. Anne's, Raheny, Dublin, Ireland), peacefully in Kobacker House, Columbus, Ohio. Beloved wife of Martin and loving mother to her sons, Darragh and Ronan. Predeceased by her parents, Patrick (Paddy) and Hannah (née Clarke) and brothers, Gerard, and Sean. Teresa's passing, occurred on...

Jul 4, 2023

Mary L. Bowling, 88, passed away on July 4, 2023. She was born in Red House, WV on November 16, 1934.She was preceded in death by her husband, John, children, John B. Bowling, Marilyn Chaney.Surviving family includes grandchildren, Joey (Chrissie) Starr, Christina Starr, Joseph Edward Chaney, great-grandchildren, Destiny Starr, Joey Starr Jr., Richard Seltzer II, Bryan Seltzer, Angel Chaney, Jesse...

Jul 4, 2023

Charles Cain, age 90 of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, passed away on July 4, 2023. He was born on July 17, 1932 to the late Charles W and Norma J. (Moreland) Cain in Columbus, OH. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by children William Cain and Norma Hores. Charles is survived by children Ronny Cain, Teresa Duncan, Marvin...

Jul 3, 2023

Roy Hall of Raceland, Kentucky passed away July 3, 2023. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Roy and Cassie Hall (Bailey.) He is preceded in death by siblings, Goldie Romo, Helen Taylor, Connie Hall, Marvin Hall and niece, Tammy Pickens. He is survived by beloved partner, Jan Poston, sisters, Lucille Holbrook, Sharon Jesse, and brother Andy Hall....

Jul 3, 2023

Vivian G Newman, age 98, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed on to her home in heaven on July 3, 2023 at 1:15 AM at Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte, FL. Born January 30, 1925 to Smith J. and Jettie Young.Vivian is preceded in death by her parents, her stepmother, Kathryn Young; husband, Lloyd Newman; brothers, Omer, Ivan, N. Joseph, P....

Jul 3, 2023

Paula A. Erbse-McClary, 64, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on September 21, 1958 in Columbus, OH to the late Henry and Pauline Erbse.Paula is survived by husband of 33 years, Jerry McClary; children, Amber (Chris) Anelick, Jessica Counts, Misty (Leonard) McNeal, Tisha Erbse, Eric Erbse, James (Amanda) Erbse, Hannah McClary, Paulette (Nicko)...

Jul 3, 2023

Manojit Sukul passed away on July 3, 2023 at the age of 75. He was born on July 19, 1947 to the late Fakir Chandra and Ashalata Sukul. He is preceded in death by his parents.Manojit was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was born in the village of Garbeta in West Bengal, India and grew...

Jul 3, 2023

Robert "Joe" Wagner, age 57 of Columbus, OH, passed away on July 3, 2023. He was born on September 10, 1965 to the late William and Mary (Bowman) Wagner in Columbus, OH. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Dee Dee (Dixon) Wagner, children Mandy (Greg) Taylor and Nicole Wagner, grandchildren Kaylee Taylor, James Wagner and Bryce...

Jul 3, 2023

Jon Arthur Wallace, 59, of Grove City, Ohio, joined his Heavenly Father at 10:30a.m. Monday, July 3, 2023. He was born in Lima, OH, May 11, 1964, the son of the late Don and Mary (Blodgett) Wallace and graduated from Indian Lake High School in 1982. In 1982, Jon met the Love of His Life, Debbie (Manahan) Wallace, who survives....

Jul 2, 2023

Jul 2, 2023

Paul (aka Port) Robert Garner, born February 26th, 1939 to parents, Paul and Lucille. He was the youngest of three children. He married Linda Lou Kroninger on February 12th, 1961. He was the father of two sons: Timothy and James. Paul retired from South-Western City Schools after 34 years of being a bus mechanic. Prior to that he was a...