Obituaries
John Carl Griffith
Jul 9, 2021
John Carl Griffith, age 63, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2021. He was born on March 26, 1958, in Lancaster, to Marilyn and John D. Griffith. John graduated from Capitol University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. He went on to marry the love of his life, Shelly, in 1986 and spent over 35 wonderful years...
Alice G. Mills
Jul 9, 2021
Alice G. Mills, 89, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at home surrounded by family on July 9, 2021.She was born in Glenford, OH on March 5, 1932 to the late Paul and Glorine (Henderson) Gordon. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Harry A. Mills; and sister Gloria Starr.Surviving family includes children, Liza (Jack) Farnlacher,...
John-Michael William Overholt
Jul 8, 2021
John-Michael William Overholt, 39, passed away July 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine Overholt; grandfather, William Biggs. JM is survived by his father, Dennis Overholt; children, Jayden and Celeste Overholt; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 13th from 1pm-3pm at Homestead Park in the Lakeside Pavilion: 4675 Cosgray...
Elizabeth Anne Tyo
Jul 8, 2021
Elizabeth Anne Tyo passed away peacefully on July 8, 2021 at the age of 77. She was born May 26, 1944 to William and Mildred McConaha. She grew up and attended school in New Albany, Ohio. Elizabeth married Ron Tyo in 1961 and they were together for over 59 years.Elizabeth (Betty) was fun loving with a great sense of humor....
Sarah Hatfield
Jul 8, 2021
Sarah Hatfield, age 23, passed away on July 8, 2021. She was born on April 29, 1998 in Columbus, Ohio.Beloved daughter, sister, mother and granddaughter.She is survived by her mother, Teresa (Jeff) Barrett; father, Stearl Hatfield; siblings, Jessica (Jordan) Curtis, Adam (Adreona) Hatfield; son, Ladon Oswald; grandparents, Douglas and Beverly Longmire, Wilma and Chuck Tiedwell, Emma Jean McCoy; many cousins,...
Teresa Lynne Turner
Jul 8, 2021
Teresa Lynne Turner, 66, passed away on July 8, 2021. She was born on August 25, 1954 in Columbus, OH. Teresa fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a teacher and loved teaching pre-school at Maize Manor Preschool. She was passionate about education. Teresa enjoyed flowers, gardening and her koi pond. She loved giving gifts to others. The most important thing...
Dolores Jean Wilson
Jul 8, 2021
Dolores Jean Wilson, sunrise July 12, 1932, sunset July 8, 2021. Dolores passed away peacefully. She was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Willie Henry Wilson and Olivia Wilson. She was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Dolores spent her entire working life in the restaurant industry. Dolores enjoyed cooking. She was fearlessly devoted to her sons. She was...
Richard Lamont Ely
Jul 7, 2021
Richard LaMont Ely, 77, passed away on July 7, 2021. He was born on January 27, 1944 in Butler, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, William G. Ely and Grace E. Woodrow, brothers, Daniel Ely and Thomas Blankenship. Surviving family includes loving wife, Debbie, children, Deon (Wendy) Ely, Michelle (Jeff) Trinkaus, grandchildren, Maria, Monique and Gabriella Ely,...
Doris Conley
Jul 7, 2021
Doris Conley, age 94, passed away on July 7, 2021. She was born on July 11, 1926 in Orient, Ohio to the late Thelma and Lawrence Walters.Doris enjoyed bowling, euchre and Bingo. She was an active member of the Moose Lodge 11, VFW and American Legion. Doris loved being a Grandma and Nanny to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.She is survived...
Lloyd Rinehart
Jul 6, 2021
Lloyd "Moon" Rinehart, age 71, passed away on July 6, 2021. He was born on December 29, 1949 to the late Virginia and Lloyd Rinehart in Columbus, Ohio.Lloyd was a long-time member of the IBEW Local Union 683. He loved riding his motorcycle with his many friends. Lloyd enjoyed visiting his "second family" in Paris, Ontario, Canada. He will be...
Shannon P. Edington
Jul 6, 2021
Shannon Patrick Edington, age, 48, died Tuesday, July 6th, 2021.He is preceded in death by his grandparents George and Vivian Edington; Opal and Hubert Routte; and brother Robert Edington.Surviving family includes his children, Meghan Melucci, Morgan Edington, Mollie Edington, and Shannon Abbott; fifteen grandchildren; parents, Stephen and Susan Edington; siblings, Calleena and Jeffrey; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins friends;...
Karen Firstenberger
Jul 6, 2021
Karen Firstenberger, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 6th at 2:30 pm at her home after battling cancer for 8 years and residing for 50 years.She was born in Delaware at Grady Memorial Hospital to Wayne and Vickie (Verna May Long) Kazee and was the oldest of 3 kids. Karen touched so many lives with her love, laughter...
Cathe Sapp
Jul 6, 2021
Cathe Sue Sapp, loving daughter, aunt, mother, and wife passed away on July 6, 2021. She was born to Joan (Phyllis) and Bud (Donald) Colley on January 11, 1950, and had three brothers, Tom (Phillip), Don and Mike Colley, numerous nieces, nephews and countless cousins. She is survived by her husband Jeff, to whom she had been married to for...
Valerie Kay Bailey
Jul 5, 2021
Valerie kay (Wooton) Bailey was born on April 19th 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to Charles Wooton, the late Joy (McDaniel) Wooton along with Donna B. Wooton. Valerie passed on July 5th, 2021 at the age of 62.Valerie was passionate about her family, friends and animals. She loved to garden, take nature walks and trips to the beach. Valerie also enjoyed...
Carol J. Brust (Brown)
Jul 5, 2021
Carol J. Brust (Brown), 81, passed away July 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Kathryn Wright; husbands, Maylon Brown, Sr. and Earl Brust; daughter, Jennifer Brown; brother, Roy E. Wright. Carol is survived by children, Maylon Brown, Jr. and Lisa (the Late James) Boyd; grandchildren, Jordyn (Ed) Brown, Jennifer Truman, and Jasmine Truman; great-granddaughter, Adalynn...
David Allen Walker
Jul 4, 2021
David Allen Walker, 58, passed away. He was preceded in death by father, Theodore L. Walker and brother, Theodore Walker, Jr. David is survived by mother, Helen L. Walker; children, Jeremiah (Stephanie) Walker and Courtney (Justin) Haynes; grandchildren, Kaylee Walker, Korbin Walker, and Cameron Haynes; sister, Donna Walker; niece, Tara Walker; great niece, Olivia; great nephews, Braxton and Kyler; best...
Mariaha Grace Lightning
Jul 4, 2021
On Thursday, January 26th, 2017 Mahogany Perry and Charles Lightning were blessed with the gift of a beautiful baby girl named Mariaha Grace Lightning. She was the sweetest baby, with the biggest and brightest eyes and smile. Mariaha grew up to be such a love and had the purest and sweetest soul. She enjoyed playing dress up, often styling her...
Daniel Charles Hite
Jul 4, 2021
Daniel Charles Hite died on July 4th, 2021 while in the hospital in Columbus, Ohio after battling Multiple Sclerosis for many years.Loving memories of him are cherished by his two children, Mary Elizabeth Maenle and Robert Thomas Hite, his son-in-law, Garrick Lawrence Maenle, his two grandchildren Zoe Grace and Hayley Evelyn Maenle, his older brother George Hite, extended family and...
Rocky Thompson
Jul 4, 2021
Rocky Thompson, age 41 of Ashville, passed away on July 4, 2021. He was born on March 4, 1980 in Columbus, OH. Rocky is survived by his mother and step father Kelly and Donnie Renner, siblings Micheal (Shannon) Clouse, Natosha Leonard, Danyelle (Reed) Sommerville, David Payne, Cassie Renner and Kayla Renner, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was...
Robert H. Monaghan
Jul 4, 2021
Robert Henry Monaghan II (age 85) of Grove City, OH, passed away suddenly on July 4, 2021. He was born March 1, 1936, the son of Robert Henry Monaghan (deceased) and Virginia Spears Monaghan (deceased). In 1958, he wed the love of his life, Virginia Ann Parker, and they spent 57 years together until her death in 2016. Robert was...
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