Obituaries

Maria Luisa Ruiz

Maria Luisa Ruiz

Oct 12, 2022

Maria Luisa "Dona Licha" Ruiz, 101 passed away on October 12, 2022. She was born on June 18, 1921.Dona Licha was raised in the Baptist Church and in her later years enjoyed devotion and reading the Bible. She was active in church gatherings and outreach. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus Manuel and Francisca (Romo) Zuniga, husband,...

Samuel Henry Johnson, Sr.

Samuel Henry Johnson, Sr.

Oct 12, 2022

Samuel H. Johnson, Sr. "Tricky", 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on September 27, 1930 in Vivian, West Virginia to Allen and Cheney Johnson.Samuel is survived by children, Sharon Counts, Samuel Johnson, Jr., Stevan Johnson; grandchildren, Eddie Johnson, LaTia Early; great-grandchildren, Bryan Johnson, Jr., Breanna Johnson, Eddie Johnson, Jr., RyRy Early, Harper...

Merle Hunter

Merle Hunter

Oct 12, 2022

Merle "Nick" Hunter, age 85, passed away on October 12, 2022. He was born on August 30, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Nelson and Ruth Hunter. He is preceded in death by his son, David Hunter; brother, Dwight Martin; sister, Ann Green; brother, Harry Hunter; brother, Larry Hunter; brother, Richard Hunter. He is survived by his wife of...

Michael Edward Mcmillin Ii

Michael Edward Mcmillin Ii

Oct 11, 2022

Michael Edward McMillin II, age 48, of Columbus passed away on October 11, 2022. Michael is preceded in death by his sister, Christine Christian.Michael is survived by his parents, Michael and Mary McMillin; siblings, David Morrow, Scott McMillin; uncles and aunts, Randall (Angel) McMillin, Kelvin (Melody) McMillin, John Thompson, Martha Wolfe; cousins, Chris, Jenny, Brian, Kelley, Wilber, Kathy, Christy; friends,...

Thomas O. George

Thomas O. George

Oct 10, 2022

Tom was raised in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, where he met his future wife, Nancy Estes. They were married in 1957, and their union endured for 65 years, until his passing. Tom and Nancy moved to Central Ohio in 1958, where they settled in Worthington and resided for 57 years, and raised their 3 children. Most recently, they resided in Powell....

Justin M. Ford

Justin M. Ford

Oct 10, 2022

Justin M. Ford, age 40, passed away on October 10, 2022. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 4, 1982. He is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Lelonie Ford, Pearl (Cookie) Miller; grandfather, Ralph Miller. He is survived by his grandparents, Billy (Linda) Ford; parents, Derek Ford and Connie (David) Ford; children, Dakota Ford and Ethyan Vennon; sister,...

Stephen W. Hendrickson

Stephen W. Hendrickson

Oct 10, 2022

Stephen W. Hendrickson, of Columbus, OH passed away on October, 10th, 2022. He was born in Roseville, Ohio on October 15th, 1940 to the late Floyd and Thelma (Short) Hendrickson. Steve is preceded in death by his son, John Mark; brothers, David and Guy. Surviving family includes, loving wife of 61 years, Geraldine "Geri" (Bickmeier) Hendrickson; daughter, Jana (Dan) Girard;...

Doris R. Morris

Doris R. Morris

Oct 10, 2022

Doris R. Morris, age 71, went home to be with her beloved Robert "Bob", on October 10, 2022. Doris loved life, her family, fancy things, Elvis, old TV shows that depicted simpler times and family values, but her favorite activity was making a house a home through decorations and designing furniture with Bob. Doris was a hard worker and would...

Jeffrey G. Beckner

Jeffrey G. Beckner

Oct 10, 2022

Jeffrey G. Beckner, age 64, passed away on October 10, 2022. He was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL. on January 25, 1958 to the late Delbert and Joan Beckner. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Lynn Beckner; siblings, Dana (Pat) Shivers, Carol (Dan) Webb, David Beckner, and James Beckner; longtime companion, Janette Dougherty. Employed at Tigerpoly as a maintenance...

Cheryl A Campbell Hashman

Cheryl A Campbell Hashman

Oct 10, 2022

Cheryl A Campbell Hashman, age 66 of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2022. She was born on October 5, 1956 to the late Richard Willis and Colleen (Lane) Wilson. Cheryl is survived by her husband of 21 years Gary Campbell, children Earl (Heather) Hashman, Jr, Amy Rock and LeAnna Watrous, grandchildren Cody Hashman, Chaz (Taylor) Watts, Amiah...

E. David Darby

E. David Darby

Oct 10, 2022

E. David "Dave" Darby, age 83, passed away on October 10, 2022. He was born on April 13, 1939 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Paul and Muriel Darby. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Gail (Headlee) Darby; children, Mark (Stephnie) Darby, Mindy Darby, Michael (Debbie) Darby; 9 grandchildren, Ryan Wise, Richelle (Nick) Nunamaker, Lindy (Nick) Severance,...

Rita A. Compton

Rita A. Compton

Oct 10, 2022

Rita Anne Compton, 78, passed away on October 10, 2022. She was born in Columbus, OH to the late Paul and Vivian Compton. She was a long-time resident of Worthington, Ohio where she raised her family.Rita worked for over 20 years at Nationwide Children's Hospital in the Pediatric Neurosurgery department. She enjoyed her job a great deal but not as...

Sharon Lee Peck

Sharon Lee Peck

Oct 9, 2022

Sharon Lee Peck, Age 82, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2022. Sharon was born September 20, 1940 in McConnelsville, Ohio; the daughter of Clarence Travis and Belva White. Sharon was preceded in death by husband Jack Peck and children, Carson and Steve Coakley. Sharon is survived by granddaughter Christy Terrell (Todd) and great-grandsons,...

Merrilee Kay Goodrich

Merrilee Kay Goodrich

Oct 8, 2022

Merrilee Goodrich, 71, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 with her dear husband at her side. Merrilee was born December 17, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio to William and Bette (Tuller) Kingrey. Throughout her life, Merrilee enjoyed bowling, golf, woodworking, playing cars, was an avid OSU fan and spending time with family and friends. She was a...

Nico King

Nico King

Oct 8, 2022

Our sweet boy, Nico Kenneth Rodriguez King, born August 29, 2022 went to heaven to be with his twin brother Noah, in the arms of his great grandparents and his Great Aunt Shakyna on October 8th, 2022. He will be forever missed by his mommy and daddy Kayle Cluff and Nico King. Siblings Aaliyah, Aubrey and Kaiden. Grandparents; Grammy and...

John Henry Gomez Hoyos

John Henry Gomez Hoyos

Oct 8, 2022

John Henry Gomez Hoyos, 62, passed away Oct. 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by parents, Jorge Luis Gomez Ortiz and Maria Teresa Hoyos de Gomez. Henry is survived by wife, Tara Gomez; daughters, Diana Alvanes, Nuri Gomez, Jane Gomez, and Jazmin Gomez; six grandchildren; brothers, Luis "Lucho" and Orlando Gomez; several nieces and nephews. Henry was a mastermind...

Constance Louise Mathews

Constance Louise Mathews

Oct 8, 2022

Constance "Connie" Louise Mathews (Ford), age 61, passed away on October 8, 2022. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 1, 1961 to Paul and Constance Ford. She is preceded in death by her father, Paul G. Ford; nephew, Timothy Boles. She is survived by her children, Stephanie Mathews (Brian Cox), Nicholas Mathews (Charissa), Nathan Ford (Mackenzie Burley), and...

Zalana A. Taylor

Zalana A. Taylor

Oct 8, 2022

In loving memory of our beautiful angelZalana Airess Taylor (July 29th, 2022 - October 8th, 2022) passed unexpectedly. Daughter of Shawn Taylor and Jasmine Bird; sister of Jaelyn, Jr, Jewelyanna, Giavannah, Rimina, and twin sister, Zarya; granddaughter of Shawn Taylor Sr., Marvina Smith, and Lisa Day; great-granddaughter of Meryl Taylor, Autrice Taylor, and Wayne Bird Sr. Preceded in death by...

Shirley A Cox

Shirley A Cox

Oct 7, 2022

Shirley A. Cox, age 84 of Grove City, passed away on October 7, 2022. She was born on November 12, 1937 to the late Harold and Hazel (Morgan) Renner in Newark, OH. Shirley will be remembered for her love of painting, music and creativity with silk flowers. She was strong, spunky and could light up a room with her smile....

Paul Lee Davis

Paul Lee Davis

Oct 6, 2022

Paul Lee Davis, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on September 19, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Myron Davis and Pauline Parrish.Paul is preceded in death by sister, Cheryl Davis.Paul is survived by daughter, Mindy Holt; granddaughter, Alyx (Jon) Baxter; great-grandchildren, Kohlson, Blake, Emerie; sister, Sharon Hurt and a host...

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