Obituaries
John Antonio Burgett
Sep 2, 2022
John Antonio Burgett, 58, of Columbus,OH passed away September 2, 2022. He was born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico on January 3, 1964 to David and Gloria (Rodriguez) Burgett. He is preceded in death by his father, David Burgett; and sister, Maria Burgett. Surviving family includes his loving mother, Gloria Burgett; and brothers, Tony (Sue), Manuel, Julio, David (Shirley), and George...
Barbara Helenberger
Sep 1, 2022
Barbara "Sue" Helenberger, age 78 of Gahanna died September 1, 2022 at her home at Story Point Gahanna retirement home after a long, courageous battle with COPD. She was born Sept. 14, 1943 in Springfield, IL, to Marty Bowell and Charlotte (Smith) Bowell, and was a long-time resident of the Columbus area after her husband retired from the Air Force.She...
Alexander Allen Dale Spears
Sep 1, 2022
A graveside service for Alexander Allen Dale Spears will be held at 10:30am on Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery 3225 Dublin Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026. The family is being served by the NEWCOMER SOUTHWEST CHAPEL.
Patricia Saviers Davis
Sep 1, 2022
Patricia Saviers Davis, 90, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on March 24, 1932 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Carroll and Dorothy Pyles.Patricia is preceded in death by her husbands, David Saviers, Thomas Davis; daughter, Amy L. Saviers; grandson, Joshua Saviers and brother, Jackson Pyles.Patricia is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Saviers,...
John Thornton
Sep 1, 2022
John Thornton, 51, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away September 1, 2022. He was born on February 2, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio to Stephen Douglas and Patti (Quinn) Thornton. He is preceded in death by his father and lifelong friend Sean Spence. Surviving family includes his mother, Patti; sons, Sean Thornton, Cole (CJ) Thornton; sisters, Lorraine Thornton, Kathleen (Harley) Tripp; grandchildren,...
John Alton Lee
Sep 1, 2022
John Alton Lee, age 83, of Ada, MN, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2022, at Riverside Hospital. He was born on September 13, 1938 in Ada, Minnesota to the late Lawrence T. Lee and Alphild (Engstrom) Lee. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marilyn Lee, son Mark Lee, daughter Pamela (William Rutter) Lee, Grandson...
Gerald S. Rodgers Sr.
Aug 31, 2022
Gerald "Jerry" Rodgers Sr., age 77, passed away on August 31, 2022. He was born on October 11, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Amadee and Maddie Rodgers. He is preceded in death by his parents; 14 brothers and sisters; wife, Patricia. He is survived by his sons, James "Jimmy" Rodgers and Steven Rodgers; step daughter, Connie Cannon; sister,...
Staci Kacsor
Aug 30, 2022
Staci Kacsor, age 53, of Columbus passed away on August 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Beth.Staci is survived by her son, Tanner; mom and dad, Jack and Sandy Robinson; brother, Ronnie (Shirley) Robinson; niece, Ally (Marco) Montes; nephew, Jake Robinson; and many other family and friends. She was a hardworking mom and loved to celebrate...
Pastor Michael Parnell
Aug 30, 2022
Pastor Michael Parnell, age 68, of Columbus, Ohio passed away August 30, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. He was born May 18, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio to William H. and Mattie (Randolph) Parnell. He is preceded in death by his father William H. Parnell, sister Melanie Parnell, grandparents Ernest and Martha Randolph, granddaughter Danielle Parnell, great-granddaughters Elizabeth Rutland...
Dwayne Crown
Aug 30, 2022
Dwayne Michael Crown, 41, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly, with his mother, in an automobile accident on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.Dwayne was never happier than he was the day he wed his beautiful wife, Sara Grutsch in May 2021. Along with Sara, Dwayne was survived by BIG BROTHER, Ray Black (Cami); Lisa Freshwater Black; "little brothers" Ryan & Tyler; sister-like...
Barbara Crown
Aug 30, 2022
Barbara Darlene Higgins Crown passed away suddenly as a result of an automobile accident with her son on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the age of 72.Born in Columbus, Ohio on February 13, 1950, Barbara "Bobbie D" to her loved ones, was preceded in death by her loving husband, Francis "Tiny" Crown; parents, Bobbie & Earl Higgins; sister, Jan &...
Flora Ross
Aug 29, 2022
Mrs. Flora Ann Hames Ross, 80, of 4260 Valley Quail Blvd, Westerville, Ohio became absent from the body and present with the Lord on Monday, August 29, 2022.Mrs. Ross was born in Sharon, SC to the union of the late Etta and Arthur Hames. She was the first of four children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr....
William Michael Blankenship
Aug 29, 2022
William Michael Blankenship entered this life on April 5, 1991 and departed August 29, 2022.Afflicted with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, William inspired us with the grace in which he handled his disability. Always optimistic, with deep empathy for others, William was our hero.He was also the ringmaster of our family, with his never-ending ideas of new foods to try, obscure movies...
Vicky M. Dalton
Aug 29, 2022
Vicky M. Dalton, age 68, passed away on August 29th, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Dalton Jr.; parents, Donald and Marsh Irene Tisdale; and sister, Donna Pierce. Vicky is survived by son, Jeremy Dalton; daughter, Shannon Dalton; grandsons, Nathan and Ti; great-granddaughter, Faith; sisters, Sandra Jaycocks, Norma (John) Nye; many cousins, nieces, nephews, many...
Kirk Balzer
Aug 28, 2022
Kirk H. Balzer, 57, of Galloway, Ohio, passed away on Aug. 28, 2022, at Grant Medical Center surrounded by family. Kirk is survived by his mother and father, Mary Lynn and Howard Balzer; sisters Kim (Tom) Gutheil and Kelly (Tom) Looby; uncle, Mike (Jan) Dewey; nieces, Brittany (Jason) Sekinger and Allyson, Jackie, and Sydney Looby; nephew, Brandon (Sara) Gutheil; grandnephews,...
Mary E. Starks
Aug 28, 2022
Mary E. Starks, age 79, of Columbus passed away on August 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Russell and Eva Weatherspoon; sister, Elouise Holman and grandson, Christopher Russell.She is survived by her sister, Lilly Guice; children: Steven Russell, Pamela Russell and Lynette Russell; grandchildren: Steven Sanders, Sycou` Russell, Shaunikqua Merchant, Anthony Merchant Jr., Christopher Russell,...
Belva J. Carrabine
Aug 28, 2022
Belva Carrabine (Griffith) of Shelby, OH, age 60 passed away on August 28, 2022. She was born in Louisa Kentucky on November 18, 1961 to the late Paul Wayne Griffith and Sillar Marie (McGinnis) Buffington. She lived most of her life in the South End of Columbus. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Kevin A. Young
Aug 27, 2022
Kevin A. Young, 53, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away suddenly August 27, 2022. He was born on February 25, 1969 in Columbus to Gary Young and Sandy (Swatman) Rouff. He is preceded in death by his brother, Adam; father, Gary and in-laws, Cassie and Jim. Kevin was a social man. His passion was to spend time with family and friends....
Larry Emerson Conkel
Aug 27, 2022
Larry Emerson Conkel, born August 24, 1944, passed away August 27, 2022, at the age of 78. Larry is preceded in death by his parents Howard and Ruby (Glassburn) Conkel, two siblings and son Dallas. Larry is survived by his devoted wife Julie Faulconer, son Dwayne Edward (Rene), Grandchildren Ryan (Mandy) Lindsay (Jill), great-grandchildren Brantly, Brayden, Bailey, three siblings and...
Sharon Burks
Aug 27, 2022
Sharon Jean Burks, age 71, passed away on August 27, 2022. She was born on April 24, 1951 to the late William and Emma Caldwell. She is survived by her husband, Michael Burks; twin sister, Karen (Jerry) Dishon; sisters, Connie Smith, Joni (Neil) Fulton, Cindy Pancher, Susan (Will) McGhee; brother, Bill (Linda) Caldwell children, Andy Ooten, Greg (JoAnn) Ooten, and...
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