Obituaries

Henry David Ward

Henry David Ward

Aug 24, 2021

Henry David Ward, 82, passed away August 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by children, Debbie, Mike, and Scotty Ward; grandchildren, David Scott, David Baker, Dusty, Tiffany, and Brandy; great-grandson, Jorden; many brothers and sisters. Dave is survived by wife of 56 years, Shirley; children, Alecia (Donny), Anita (Jim), Angela (Bill), Jerry (Theresa), and Deanna; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and...

Timothy Dale Lower

Timothy Dale Lower

Aug 23, 2021

Timothy Dale Lower passed away on Monday, 08/23/2021. He was proceeded in death by his mother Donna Lower and father Lewis Lower. He was survived by his sisters Robin Johnson, Melody Huffman, Valerie Patton and many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and great friends.Services are private and will be provided by Newcomer Funeral Home in Grove City, Ohio on Saturday, September...

Bernadette Odia-Kananga

Bernadette Odia-Kananga

Aug 23, 2021

Bernadette Odia-Kananga, 69, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away August 23, 2021. She was born in Tielen Saint-Jacques (Mission Tshilomba) on March 23, 1952 to the late Marcel Kalonji-Mulopu and Elisabeth Ngomba-Fuesa. She is preceded in death by her eldest sister, Margueritte Tshiabu Kabanga; young sister, Kahinga Ma Mbombo Therese; son, Ilunga-Tshibangu Felicien; grandchildren, Emmany Tshibangu-Kalonji, and Gloddy Tshibangu-Kalonji.Surviving family includes,...

Virginia Maurer

Virginia Maurer

Aug 23, 2021

Virginia (Ginny) A. Barnett Maurer, March 25, 1932 - August 23, 2021, retired from Sears Accounting. Preceded in death by parents, two siblings and twin grandchildren, Justin and Ashley Patterson. Also preceded by loving spouse of 67 years, M. George Maurer. Survived by children, Randy (Eileen) Maurer, Michael Maurer, Judy (Douglas) Harvey and Karen (Michael) Patterson; sister Frances Dean and...

Richard Orcutt Sr.

Richard Orcutt Sr.

Aug 23, 2021

Richard Orcutt Sr., age 80, passed away on August 23, 2021. He was born on August 3, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Carl A. Orcutt and Mary Neil. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judith; brother, William "Buster"; sister, Cindy Lou. He is survived by his children, Richard, Tammy (Tim), Ronnie (Kim), Tracy (Arbery), Joey...

Louella Mae Dillon

Louella Mae Dillon

Aug 22, 2021

Louella Mae Dillon, 80, of Westerville, passed away August 22nd, surrounded by family. Louella was born December 29th, 1940 in Athens, OH to Roy and Georgia (Miller) Golden. Louella, was a woman whose smile would light up a room, she loved being with her family and serving the Lord. She worked for the Westerville Bus Garage for 27 years. She...

Mary Coleman

Mary Coleman

Aug 22, 2021

Mary Magdaline (Borders) Coleman, age 87, of Grove City, Ohio passed peacefully at her home on August 22, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. She was born October 19, 1933 in Cryus, KY. to Manuel and Modgie Borders. Sadly Modgie passed early in Mary's life and she was raiser by her step mother, Goldie Borders. Mary attended school in Paintsville, KY.,...

Sharon Lee Purdy

Sharon Lee Purdy

Aug 22, 2021

Sharon Lee Purdy, 83, passed away August 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by sister, Carla Gordon. Sharon is survived by son, John M. (Carol) Pennell, Jr.; daughter, Tracy Pennell; grandchildren, Heather (Craig) Walters, Adam (Kylie) Pennell, and Ashley Barry; great-grandchildren, Henry Walters, Sadie Orum, Brynlee Barry; furry companions, Maya and Timothy. Sharon was a graduate of Central High...

Thelma Pauline Mccoy

Thelma Pauline Mccoy

Aug 22, 2021

Thelma Pauline McCoy, 79, of Columbus, went home to be with Jesus on August 22, 2021. Thelma was born December 5, 1941 in Chesapeake, OH to Holmer and Beatrice (Snyder) Collingsworth. She was an active member of Trinity Pentecostal Church of Christ. Thelma enjoyed shopping, reading, trying new things, singing and especially spending time with her family. Thelma will be...

Carolyn Ann Robertson

Carolyn Ann Robertson

Aug 22, 2021

Carolyn Ann Robertson, 81, of Galena, passed away August 22, 2021. Carolyn was born August 30, 1939 in Columbus, OH to Elba and Dorothy (Hollis) Woods. She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family especially her 7 grandchildren. Carolyn will be deeply missed by her; children Michael Robertson, Michelle (Dave) Lott; grandchildren Michael (Rebecca), Audrey, Fletcher, Nicholas, David, Isaiah,...

Billy Joe Mathess

Billy Joe Mathess

Aug 22, 2021

Billy Joe Mathess, 70, passed away August 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Lela Mathess. Bill is survived by his wife of 39 years, Maggalene "Rachel" Mathess; brothers, Gary (Pat), Ronza (the late Glenna), Donza (Wanda), and Keith (Mitzi) Mathess; numerous nieces and nephews, other family and friends. Bill attended Mifflin High School, class of...

Richard W. Phelps

Richard W. Phelps

Aug 22, 2021

Richard W. Phelps, age 68, passed away on August 22, 2021. He was born on January 3, 1953 to the late Elizabeth and Bailey Phelps in Pikeville, Kentucky.Rick was a over-road truck driver for DMS Moving Systems for many years. He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force. Rick was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. Rick enjoyed...

Innocent Harshaw Ii

Innocent Harshaw Ii

Aug 21, 2021

Innocent Harshaw II, 52, passed away on August 21, 2021. He was born on July 7, 1969 in Rome, GA. He was preceded by his mother, Mary Jane Harshaw (White). Innocent is survived by his wife, Heather Harshaw and children, Ebony Harshaw, Ivory Harshaw, Taylor Vivens, Otese Vivens, Innocent Chico Cantrell/Harshaw, Jordan Cantrell, and Felish Cantrell, along with many loving...

Deborah Lorraine Fields-Thornhill

Deborah Lorraine Fields-Thornhill

Aug 21, 2021

Deborah Lorraine Fields-Thornhill, 50, of Columbus, passed away August 21, 2021. Debbie was born June 5, 1971 in Columbus, OH to Everett and Nancy (Chase) Fields. She was a dental assistant. Debbie enjoyed sitting in the sun by the pool and collecting purses. Debbie will be deeply missed by her; children Ashley Brown and Talon Walters; mother Nancy Chase-Huntington along...

Jerry Jackson

Jerry Jackson

Aug 21, 2021

Jerry Jackson, age 67 of Orient, passed away on August 21, 2021. He was born on December 12, 1953 to Russell "Dean" and Joy (James) Bricker in Grayson, KY. Jerry is preceded in death by father, wife Robin Jackson, brothers Mike Jackson and Dennis Bricker. Jerry is survived by his mother, children Jerry Lee (Deborah Kern) Jackson, Jr., Candy (Phillip)...

Donna Blankenship

Donna Blankenship

Aug 21, 2021

Donna Blankenship, age 74 of Columbus, passed away on August 21, 2021. She was born on October 28, 1946 to the late Delmar and Mildred (Goff) Sword in Pikeville, KY. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings Cleve Sword, Delmar Sword Jr, Patricia Freeland, Betty Bennett. She is survived by her sons Glen (Angie) Blankenship, Mark...

Nicholas Benjamin Ratliff

Nicholas Benjamin Ratliff

Aug 20, 2021

Nicholas Benjamin Ratliff 29, of Gahanna, passed away Friday August 20th 2021. Nick was born June 18th 1992 at St. Ann's Hospital to Gary Ratliff and Andrea (Steinly) Ratliff. Nick graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High School in 2012. Survived by Mother Andrea Ratliff, Brother Gary Ratliff II, Son Isaiah Ratliff, Grandfather, John Steinly, Grandmother Jean Craft, Aunts Teresa Ratliff, Sharon...

Marlene Rose Padgett

Marlene Rose Padgett

Aug 20, 2021

Marlene Rose Padgett, 83, passed away on August 20, 2021. She was born on November 1, 1937 in Dayton, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Padgett, parents, Russell and Elsea Henry, siblings, Ralph, Sharon, Inez, Jack, Dorothy, Gordon and daughter, Valerie Padgett. Surviving family includes siblings, Dale, Sue, children, Paul (Debbie) Padgett, Russell (Sherry) Padgett, John...

Samuel A. Martello

Samuel A. Martello

Aug 20, 2021

Samuel A. Martello, 68, passed away August 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by mother, Joanne Skinner; father, Sam Martello. Sam is survived by daughter, Cassandra Padgett; grandchildren, Austin, Valerie, and Alexis; sister, Susan Martello; nephews, Danny and Steven Cleveland; and numerous other family and friends, including Dave Richards, Brian O'Brien, and John Farley. He was an avid hunter...

Brandon Michael Mcmanaway

Brandon Michael Mcmanaway

Aug 20, 2021

Brandon M. McManaway, 38, of Columbus, OH, passed away on August 20, 2021. He was born in Columbus on December 24, 1982. Preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Frank E. McManaway; maternal grandparents, John and Catherine Neeshan; maternal Aunts, Patricia Neeshan, and Janet Redd. Survived by paternal grandmother, Mildred McManaway; parents, Frank and Cynthia McManaway; sister, Shena (Joseph) Sivertsen and...

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