Obituaries

Leeah G. Coccia

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Edith Irene Bowermeister

Edith Irene Bowermeister

May 3, 2023

Edith I Bowermeister age 94 of Grove City, Ohio passed away on, May 3, 2023. She was born on March 5, 1929, to Aulta and Fred Edwards. As a teenager she moved to Springfield Ohio to seek employment. There she caught the eye of a handsome man recently returned from the war in Europe. She and Bob married in 1948...

Dr. R. Dick

Dr. R. Dick

May 3, 2023

Dr. Michael Dick, born to Mary Ann and Jan Dick in Shelby, Ohio in 1956, passed away on May 3, 2023, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle against cancer. Mike was a Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Wexner Medical Center. As a board-certified emergency medical physician, he served as the Ohio State University East...

Melvin Alvin Harris

Melvin Alvin Harris

May 2, 2023

Melvin A. Harris, 108, transitioned peacefully in Jeffersonville, Indiana on May 2, 2023. Melvin was born May 27, 1914 in Columbus, Ohio to the late John and Florence (Seward) Harris.Melvin graduated from Columbus East High School and loved to read. He read the Holy Bible from cover to cover before he took a trip to the Holy Land. He could...

John Adam Stefanek

John Adam Stefanek

May 2, 2023

John A. Stefanek, age 94, of Columbus, Ohio.John was born on October 2, 1928 in New Providence, New Jersey to the late Adam and Eva Stefanek. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Barbara; sisters, Irene, Dorothy; brothers, Bruno, Robert, Franklin, and Edward.Surviving family includes children, Vickie of Tampa, Florida, Jessica of Columbus, Ohio, David...

Jared Alexander Brown

Jared Alexander Brown

May 2, 2023

Jared Alexander Brown, age 21 of Columbus, OH, passed away on May 2, 2023. He was born on January 24, 2002 in New Albany, IN. Jared is survived by his mother Sylvia Oliver, 6 sisters, nieces and nephews. Jared graduated from Westland High School and was an avid Baltimore Ravens fan. Private services will take place at Newcomer Funeral Home.

James Douglas Boyd

James Douglas Boyd

May 2, 2023

James Douglas Boyd, 73, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. Jim was born on March 14, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Jack and Pauline Boyd.He is preceded in death by brother, David A. Boyd and nephew, John Wilkinson.Jim is survived by sister, Rita Ingle; life partner, Carolyn Earnhardt and nephew, James Wilkinson.Jim proudly served...

Carol Lorraine Artis Staggs Carey

Carol Lorraine Artis Staggs Carey

May 2, 2023

Carol Lorraine Artis Staggs Carey passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The daughter of Gladys (Williams) and Clyde Artis, she was born on August 16, 1932. Carol graduated as class valedictorian from Scioto Township High School. She retired after 30 years from the Borden Corporation as the executive secretary to the vice president in 1996. Carol loved God, her...

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