Obituaries
Melanne Brown
Jul 27, 2021
Melanne Brown, 62, of Marengo, passed away Tuesday, July 27th 2021.Melanne was born August 19th, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio. Her parents were Dan and Dorothy (Lincicome) Gaus.Melanne was incredibly kind hearted and had an immense love for dogs. Her dogs were her babies and she loved them deeply. She helped with dog rescues for many years, and if you were...
Juliette Wells
Jul 27, 2021
Juliette "Judy" Wells, 87, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ July 27, 2021. Judy was born October 29, 1933 in Worthington, Kentucky to Clarence Elmer and Geraldine Lucy (Harris) Porter. She loved to garden and especially spending time with her family. Judy worked at the former Spread the Word bookstore in Westerville,...
Emogene J. Carter
Jul 27, 2021
Emogene J. Carter, age 83, born March 23, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021. Emogene was devoted to her children and grandchildren, whom she loved with all her heart. Emogene had an outgoing personality and charmed everyone that came in contact with her. She would always call everyone "sister friend".She is preceded in death by...
John C. Casey
Jul 27, 2021
John C. "Roger" Casey, age 84, passed away on July 27, 2021. He was born on March 18, 1937 in Duluth, Minnesota.John was a successful local business man. Most recently with his company, "United Ultra Violet." He enjoyed traveling and for many years was a prominent antique collector. John's greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren...
Afatamah Mcnair
Jul 26, 2021
Afatamah McNair, age 70, born March 22, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio transitioned on July 26, 2021. Preceded in death by Ceaphus Patterson, Jesse Arthur Lee Sheppard II, husband Robert "Shaka" McNair, and Jesse Arthur Lee Sheppard III (Marcia). Afatamah is survived by mother Lilian (Crawford) Patterson, her children Curtis (Yodit) Denham, Kevin Denham, Keith Denham, Kito (Keisha) Denham, Kelly Reed,...
Joshua Allen Whitley
Jul 26, 2021
Joshua Allen Whitley, age 33, of Columbus, passed away on July 26, 2021. He was born on April 17, 1988, in Columbus, to Carolyn (Thomas) Pierce and Gary Whitley. Josh was a unique, spirited and loving young man who never seemed to meet a stranger. Being a father was something that spoke volumes to Josh, and he loved his children...
Mecheal Letner
Jul 26, 2021
Mecheal Letner, 55, passed away suddenly on July 26, 2021. She was born on March 19, 1966 in Michigan. She was preceded in death by her mother, Billie Rockwell. Surviving family includes children, Brandon (Jenna) Smith, David Smith, Heidi (James Mances) Smith, grandchildren, Tirion Mances, Anthony, Jason, Jaimie, Kiree Smith, Logan and Paisley Smith, brother, Rick Rockwell, father, Willard Allen...
Viola Williams
Jul 26, 2021
Viola Williams, affectionately known as "Vi" was born March 15, 1926, in Cowpen, South Carolina. Viola departed this life on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the OSU Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her husband: Elder Billy S. Williams; parents: Romie and Estelle Watkins; brothers: Tillman, Clayton, Willie, John, Virgil, Robert and Clarence Watkins; and sister: Louise...
Cheryl E. Boggs
Jul 26, 2021
Cheryl E. Boggs, 64, passed away on July 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents, D. Carole Evans and Joseph E. Hammond, Sr.; her beloved dogs, Abby Rue and Mr. Humper. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Randy E. Boggs; daughter, Veronica (Mark) Hite; sons, Wayne Lees and Trent Lees; brother, Joseph E. Hammond, Jr. Cheryl was a...
Ernest A Schreiber, Iii
Jul 26, 2021
Ernest A. Schreiber, III, age 80 of Orient, passed away on July 26, 2021. He was born on July 4, 1941 to the late Ernest A. Schreiber, II and Clara (Baer) Schreiber in Dayton, KY. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by sister Charlene Sulikowski and step-son Jeff Handly. Ernest is survived by his wife Carol (Young)...
Darren Edward Queener
Jul 25, 2021
Darren Edward Queener, 51, of Columbus, Ohio passed away July 24, 2021. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 17, 1970 to Harold and Mary (Hanes) Queener. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Hugh Bon and Viola Queener, Bill and Mary Williams; uncle, George Hanes; and nephew, Jacob Adkins. Surviving family includes loving parents; siblings, Darryl, Debra (Karl)...
Cassandra L. Klema
Jul 24, 2021
Cassandra Lyn (Retherford) Klema, 62, of Croton (formally Alexandria) passed away July 24th with family by her side after a battle with Alzheimers.Cassie was born April 2nd, 1959 and grew up in Johnstown, Oh. She was a graduate of Johnstown HS, class of '77.Cassie is survived by daughter and son-in-law Deni & Pete Komula and grandson Jak, mother Lilah (Joel...
Jodette L. Mains
Jul 24, 2021
Jodi Lynn Mains, 66, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away July 24, 2021. She was born in Columbus on June 6, 1955, to the late William and Dorothy (Harris) Savely. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of over 25 years, Loren Mains; and sister, Pam Savely.Surviving family includes loving and devoted son, Tyler (Alex) Mains; cherished grandsons,...
Darin L. Hanks
Jul 24, 2021
Darin L. Hanks, 53, passed away peacefully at his home on July 24, 2021. He is survived by children, Tatum Jessica, Solomon Asbury, and Carly Madison Hanks; mother, Frances R. Asbury Hanks Pruitt; father, L. Thomas Hanks; mother of his children, Lisa R. Zapp Hanks Conrad; siblings, Angela Hanks Traugh and Jonathan (Wendy) Hanks; nieces and nephews, Brandon Hanks and...
Paul James Mech
Jul 24, 2021
Paul James "Peace" Mech, 62, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away July 24, 2021. He was born in Springfield, OH on April 17, 1959 to the late Lawrence and Mildred (McClain) Mech. On his first night home, a herd of curious Holstein cows broke loose from the field next door, mounted the porch, peered into the window, frightened his mother, and...
Carl L. Hall
Jul 24, 2021
Carl L. Hall, age 78, passed away on July 24, 2021. He was born on November 19, 1942 in Delaware, Ohio to the late Edward and Lydia (Valentine) Hall.Carl is survived by his children, Wanda (Kenny) Gearheart, Carl (Chrissy) Hall, Rusty Hall and "bonus son", Bobby (Shelly) Petty; brother, Bud (Claudine) Hall; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and many friends. He...
Marisha Quadaisha Jackson
Jul 24, 2021
Marisha Quadaisha Jackson was born February 2, 1989 and went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2021. Marisha attended Brookhaven High School for the majority of her high school years and later received her High School Diploma. Marisha is preceded in death by her father Marvin Jerome Jackson, maternal great grandmother Gladys Martin, grandfather Edward Hordge, paternal...
Christopher Mays
Jul 24, 2021
Christopher "Lee" Mays, 76, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 28, 1944 in West Virginia, son of the late Hazel and Alice Mays. In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by eleven siblings.He is survived by his wife, Dana Mays; sons, Ricky...
Geraldine M Michaels
Jul 23, 2021
Geraldine Marie Michaels, 61, of Columbus, OH, passed away in Hallsville, TX on July 23, 2021. She was born in Hamlin, West Virginia on August 9, 1959 to the late Emery and Martha (Stowers) Harris. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 30 years, Dennis LeRoy Michaels; and sister, Rose Monroe.Surviving family includes daughters, Robin (Raymond) Martinez,...
Richard James Riester
Jul 23, 2021
Richard (Dick) Riester, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 23, 2021. He was born on January 3, 1933, in Marion, Ohio. Preceded in death by his wife Ruth; parents William and Agnes; brothers, Frank, Harold, Raymond, Charles and Robert.He is survived by his children, Kathy (Gary) Vanderpool, Eric Riester, Kurt Riester (Mat Kerzee) and Kris...
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