Obituaries
Clara B Vagnier
Jan 16, 2025
Clara B Vagnier, age 90 of West Jefferson, OH, passed away on January 16, 2025. She was born on January 21, 1934 to the late Morda and Golda Wilson in Louisa, Kentucky. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by first husband Richard Vagnier, sisters Stella, Jessie, and Doris who passed on January 17, 2025 a day after...
Stefanie Jean Adkins Perez
Jan 16, 2025
Stefanie Jean Adkins (Perez), age 50, born on November 23, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on January 16th, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. She was the cherished daughter of Richard and Karen Adkins and the beloved sister of Rick Adkins.Stefanie was a devoted mother to her nine children: Michael Adkins (30) (Hunter Adkins), Matthew Bowers (28) (Olivia Bowers), &...
Patrick Waiswa
Jan 15, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dr. Patrick Zedekiah Waiswa age 58 of Columbus, Ohio. He passed away after a tragic car accident on January 15th, 2025.
Born in Jinja, Uganda to late Zedekiah Isabirye and Monica Nabirye. Dr.Patrick Waiswa was a graduate of Makerere University, where he earned a degree in Education. He...
Cathy Kravchuk
Jan 15, 2025
Cathy Kravchuk, a beloved family member and friend, left this world on January 15, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on October 6, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, Cathy’s laughter and warmth touched everyone. A bright spirit with a good sense of humor, she lived life generously and wholeheartedly.
Cathy was a proud graduate of Columbus West High School, class of...
Nolan Nteslefack Nkengfack
Jan 15, 2025
Nolan Nteslefack Nkengfack, beloved son and cherished twin brother, was born on November 12, 2024, at Riverside Hospital.
Nolan left us after only a short 2 months on this earth on January 15, 2025. Despite being with us for a short period, he filled every moment with the promise of love and joy. His parents, Christabell Azehndem and Marcial Nkengfack, along...
Paul Michael Branson
Jan 14, 2025
Paul Michael Branson, 73, of Grove City, passed away suddenly on January 14, 2025. Born on May 1, 1951, in San Mateo, California, to A.H. and Juliet (McClerkin) Branson, Paul’s life was one of passion, service, and connection to family and friends.
Paul’s interests ranged from aviation and computers to all things Disney –he found some of his happiest moments surrounded...
Robert Preston Dillard, Jr.
Jan 14, 2025
Robert Preston Dillard, Jr., 73, of Columbus, transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was born on April 11, 1951, in Pocahontas, Virginia, to the late Robert Preston Dillard, Sr., and Louise (Horton) Dillard.
Robert was baptized at Union Grove Baptist Church, where he attended services and served as an altar boy. He...
Nelda J. Smith
Jan 14, 2025
Nelda Smith (Swain), 87, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Canal Winchester, Ohio. Born on April 30, 1937, in Crown City, Ohio, she lived a life filled with love and devotion to her family.
Nelda was the beloved wife of Maurice “Sonny” Smith for 69 years until his passing. She was a cherished mother to her daughter, Vicki (Steve)...
Jacqueline M. Brooks
Jan 14, 2025
Jacqueline Marie Brooks of Pataskala, Ohio passed away January 14, 2025. Jacqueline was born May 26, 1947 in Cambridge, Ohio to Melba Beynon and Kenneth Beynon.
Jacqueline attended Columbus City Church. She will be deeply missed by Son's James Lanning (Jymme), Kevin Lanning (Marci Vogel), Troy Lanning (Tonya); Granddaughter's Taylor Lanning (Jonathon Hammons), Hunter Pauley (Frank), Kayla Yinger (Garrett Colbert), Cherity...
Joan R. Sheaf
Jan 14, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joan Rieke Sheaf on January 14, 2025, at 91 years of age. Joan was born on October 10, 1933, to Max and Elsie Rieke in St. Angus, Iowa. She was feisty, courageous, and determined throughout her life.
Joan is survived by her brother, David Rieke (Sandy); Daughters, Laurie Dunnavant &...
Janice E. Cantrell
Jan 14, 2025
Janice E. Cantrell, a devoted homemaker, beloved wife, mother, mawmaw, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, surrounded by her family at her daughter's home. She was born on October 15, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, where she set the foundation of a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to those around her.
For 37 wonderful years, Janice...
Sandra Lee Jones
Jan 14, 2025
Sandra Lee (Kaiser) Jones, 82 years old, born on April 1, 1942, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2025. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all.
Sandy always had a big smile on her face and was always the ray of sunshine in the room. She never knew a stranger and loved to talk to everyone....
Betty Jane Behling
Jan 13, 2025
Betty Jane Behling - Together Again
December 27, 1935 - January 13, 2025
Betty Jane (Bonnette) Behling, age 89, passed peacefully into the loving arms of Christ her Savior, in the home of her eldest daughter, Valerie, on January 13, 2025, following a brief illness. Betty, (Betsy to her family) was born on December 27, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded...
Susan Kirk
Jan 13, 2025
Susan J. Kirk, 76, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025. She was born on August 28, 1948, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Garwood and Betty Marshall. She worked with her late husband, Doug Kirk, supporting his construction business and later his financial planning business with Forward Financial Group. In retirement, Sue was active with the Vet2Vet small group...
Linda L Stone
Jan 13, 2025
Linda Louise Stone passed away peacefully on January 13th, at the age of 75, surrounded by her family. Linda was born on July 3rd, 1949, in Hickory, North Carolina to Woodrow and Eunice Freeman. Linda will always be remembered for her generosity, wild spirit, strength, and most of all her remarkable devotion to family.
Linda grew up in Columbus, Ohio...
David R. Albrecht
Jan 12, 2025
David R. Albrecht passed away January 12, 2025. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio on June 13, 1945 to John and Omega Albrecht.
Dave was a veteran of the USAF National Guard serving in Korea during the Pueblo crises. He was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School, The Ohio State University and Capital University. He was most recently the owner for 24...
John Leewood Paugh
Jan 12, 2025
John Leewood Paugh, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at Pickerington Methodist Hospital. Born on January 20, 1945, in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, John was a lifelong resident of the state and a proud member of IBEW Local Union 683 for over 50 years.
Throughout his career, John made significant contributions to the electrical industry,...
Donald Wayne Mayle
Jan 11, 2025
Donald Wayne Mayle, 64, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2025. He was born on May 23, 1960, in Columbus to Chaney Mayle. Don was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Sarah Faye Mayle and William “Willie” Mayle.
He married the love of his life, Tina M. McCune, on March 15, 1987, and she survives him. He adored his wife,...
Margarete Johanna Donaldson
Jan 11, 2025
Margarete J. Donaldson, beloved mother and Oma, of Columbus, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the age of 88.
Oma was a kind, caring person who loved to cook and feed family and friends. It warmed her heart to share homemade raisin bread and cook sauerbraten for friends. She enjoyed listening to music and...
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