Obituaries
Leland Brown
May 8, 2023
Leland (Dean) Brown, age 93, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on May 8, 2023. He was born on Sept. 15, 1929 in New Straitsville, Ohio to the late Clarence V. Brown and Kathleen (Evans) Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Horace (Toby), sister, Mellie (Sue) Lambert and his first wife Jeanne...
Brian K. Sowers
May 7, 2023
Brian Keith Sowers. Born February 13, 1972 passed away May 7, 2023. He is survived by his Wife of 26 years April (Woodrum) Sowers, his Son 13 Brayden Sowers, his Father Terry Sowers, Mother Connie Sowers, Croton OH, Brothers Larry and Terry of Mt. Vernon OH, Sister Mariah Sowers (Partner Joe) Louisville, Kentucky, Mother-In-Law Virginia McElhinny, Father-In-Law Joseph Woodrum &...
David Louis Kern
May 7, 2023
On May 7, 2023, David Louis Kern (born January 28, 1962) passed surrounded by family in his home in Columbus, Ohio after a long and courageous fight with cancer.He is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Julieta Kern; his children, Christimae Gonzales, Michael Kern, Jacob Kern, and Catherine Kern; his nephew and niece and their families; and many...
John Helfrich
May 7, 2023
John R. Helfrich, age 76, died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at OSU East Medical Center. He was born on July 4, 1946 in Pittsburg, PA, the son of John and Florence Helfrich. John was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and grandfather. He served in the US Navy in Vietnam. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Helfrich; sons, Paul...
Ronald Lee Corry Jr.
May 7, 2023
Ronald Lee Corry Jr., 63, passed away May 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by father, Ronald L. Corry Sr. Ronnie Lee is survived by mother, Joyce Corry; sisters, Jackie (Paul) Mohler and Joy (James Seward) Corry; life partner, Marjorie Malone; several nieces and nephews. Ronald Lee will eventually be buried at Sunset Cemetery with other family. At this...
Gerald L. Simmons
May 6, 2023
Gerald L. Simmons, 83, of Columbus, passed away May 6, 2023.Jerry was born September 22, 1939 in Ypsilanti, MI to Harley and Viola (Van Allen) Simmons.He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 4 years. Jerry enjoyed playing golf, ceramics, watching hockey and spending time with his family. Jerry will be deeply missed by his wife Bonnie (Huff)...
Betty J. Holmes
May 6, 2023
Betty Jane Holmes (Williams) 91, passed away on May 6 2023, surrounded by loved ones keeping vigil in her family home in Lucy Depp Park.Betty was born on the Hilltop in Columbus, Ohio to Lucille Williams (Rush) and John Williams. In 1948 she married her first love, Donald Holmes. Their 55-year-long marriage nurtured 5 children into adulthood; G. Michael, John...
Leeah G. Coccia
May 5, 2023
Leeah G. (Lutes) House, 52, passed away on May 5th 2023 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Leeah was born in Akron, Ohio on September 17th, 1970 to Robert Lutes and the late Jacqueline (Hendrix) Spencer. Surviving family include loving husband Dave House, sons Cody Stammer and Casey Stammer, brother Troy Lutes, numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, and many friends. Leeah served her country...
Helen M. Fuller
May 5, 2023
Helen May Fuller, age 76 of Columbus, Ohio passed away May 5, 2023. She was born August 11,1946. She is preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Mable Tyree. Helen is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Raymond E. Fuller. She will be deeply missed by her husband Ray. She is also survived by her children Renee,...
Jean Thompson
May 5, 2023
Jean Thompson, age 67 of Galloway, OH, went home the be with the Lord on May 5, 2023. She was born on December 16, 1955 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Gladys M. Seagraves Caudill. Along with her mother, Jean was preceded in death by son Branden Thompson, brothers Elzie and Benny, sisters Edie, Reva, Pauline, Maybeline and Vivian. She...
Edward Lee Shell, Sr.
May 5, 2023
Edward L. Shell, Sr. passed away peacefully at home of natural causes, at the young age of 75, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on July 12, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Clarence Leslie and Mary Ann Shell.Edward is preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Shell; brother, Bob Porter, sister, Norma and...
Richard Taylor
May 5, 2023
Richard "Dick" Taylor, age 86 of Grove City, OH, passed away on May 5, 2023. He was born on June 17, 1936 to the late Harry and Marie (Kamer) Taylor in Columbus, OH. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by wife Martha Taylor, daughter Vicki Taylor and 7 siblings. Dick is survived by daughters Karen (Rolland) Halley...
Donna Mae Hawkins
May 4, 2023
Donna Mae Hawkins, 76, of Columbus, OH and North Carolina, passed away May 4, 2023.Donna was born April 5, 1947 in Wheeling, WV to John and Juanita (Hill) Bonner.She loved to go to church, out to eat with friends, going to thrift stores and spending time with her family. Donna will be deeply missed by her; children Aiko Hawkins, Abrella...
Deborah Weaver
May 4, 2023
Debbie Weaver, 69, originally from Columbus, OH passed away May 4, 2023 in Arizona after surviving for 19 years as a quadriplegic. She was preceded in death by parents, Verne and Lourdes "Lori" Richards and most recently her husband, William Weaver in August of 2022. Debbie is survived by son, Eric (Mandy) Hagemann; daughter, Kelly (Andy) Rhodes; grandchildren, Austin, Alexis,...
Kwame Donkor
May 4, 2023
Kwame Donkor, AKA "Nana" or "Body Rich", aged 75 of Columbus, Ohio went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on May 4th, 2023.Nana was born on February 28th, 1948, to the late Kwadwo Akyampon and Mary Marfowaa in Kumasi, Ghana.Nana is survived by his wife of 38 years, Awura Yaa, and his children Mark, Regina, Lydia, Ama, Juliet, Jerron,...
Richard B. Robinson
May 4, 2023
Richard B. Robinson, age 62, passed away on May 4, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Richard was born on August 19, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Grove City High School with his high school sweetheart, Barbara Robinson, in 1979. After graduating the two were married in 1983 and together raised three children. They had an incredible love story...
Michael R Hayes
May 4, 2023
Michael R Hayes, age 48 of Columbus, OH, passed away on May 4, 2023. He was born on November 30, 1974 in Steubenville, OH. He was preceded in death by mother Carol (Nary) Hayes and brother Paul Case. Michael is survived by his children Destiny (Anthony) Butler, Shelby Christensen, Avalynn McCoy, Emmalea McCoy and Renamae McCoy, grandchildren Braxton, Brycin and...
Margaret E. Bratton
May 4, 2023
Margaret Bratton, 97, passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2023.She is survived by children Michael (Deborah) Derflinger, Steve (Sharon) Derflinger, Frances Derflinger, Patty (Bruce) Frazier, Gladys Simpson, Paula Derflinger, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and good friends.She is preceded in death by husband Bud Bratton, parents Frank and Jessie Sharshall, children Catherine, Frank, and Dean,...
Ronald Bowen
May 4, 2023
Ronald Bowen, 65, passed away May 4, 2023 after an extended illness. Ron was born June 18, 1957 to Paul and Gracie (Dillon) Bowen. He was preceded in death by brother, Kenneth Bowen. Ron is survived by parents, Paul and Gracie Bowen; fiance, Rhonda Meadows; son, Joshua Bowen; brothers, Wallace (Ginger) Bowen and Paul Edward (Rosalia) Bowen; several nieces, nephews,...
Bj Potter
May 4, 2023
BJ Potter, 67, passed away May 4, 2023. She was preceded in death by father, Charles Tedrick; mother, Maria Easterday; sister, Mary; father of her children, Russell Potter Sr. BJ is survived by children, Russell Evans Potter II and Candace Maria (James) Roberts; grandchildren, Kaylee, Makenzie, and Lacey; brother, Michael Tedrick; nieces and nephews. BJ lived a life of love...
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