Obituaries
Mickey Mitchell Sr.
Feb 22, 2026
Mickey Mitchell Sr. age 69, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on February 22, 2026. Mickey was born on October 28, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Toy and Winifred Mitchell.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Joyce, brothers, Sammy and Joey, and daughter-in-law, Christine Locklear.
He is lovingly survived by his children, Angela Phipps, Andrea...
Donald A. Wester
Feb 22, 2026
Donald A. Wester, affectionately known as Donnie, passed away on February 22, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, after a brief illness. Born on May 6, 1959, Don was a proud member of the local community, dedicated to his family and friends.
Don's educational journey took him from West Jefferson High School to Western Kentucky University, where he showcased his athletic prowess by...
Johnnie J. Ray
Feb 22, 2026
Johnnie J. Ray, 77, originally from Groveport, OH, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026. He was preceded in death by parents, Violet and Ralph Ray; eight siblings; and granddaughter, Alexandra Hope Wihl. John is survived by wife of 54 years, Terrie Ray; children, Jason (Anita) Ray, Jodie Ray Wihl, and Julie (John) Palguta; grandchildren, Jeffrey Ray, Ashley Wihl, JJ...
Michael Scott Burgy
Feb 22, 2026
Michael Scott Burgy, born on May 4, 1969, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2026. He was a cherished husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, remembered for his lively spirit and unique sense of humor.
Michael was an enthusiastic member of the Westland High School ROTC and carried that dedication into his adult life. Michael had a fulfilling career at Arnet...
James Edward Henry, Jr.
Feb 21, 2026
James Edward Henry was born in 1954 in Dayton, Ohio to his late parents Jackie White and James Edward Henry Sr. He passed away February 21, 2026, at home in Grove City, Ohio.
James lived an exceptional life characterized by a commitment to lifelong learning, teaching, loyalty, and by always knowing exactly the right time to show up for his people.
James...
Jackie E. Hinton
Feb 21, 2026
Jackie E. Hinton, born on March 10, 1934, departed this life on February 21, 2026. Jackie was a dedicated autobody mechanic who spent his career first at Commercial Lovelace in Columbus and later transferred to Fitzpatrick in Groveport. He found joy in working with his hands and took great pride in his craft.
Jackie had a deep love for restoring old...
Pratima Bhattacharya
Feb 20, 2026
Pratima Bhattacharya of Columbus, Ohio passed away on February 20, 2026. Pratima was born on January 7, 1935 in Jiaganj, India to the late Suhasini Bhattacharya and Ramesh Chandra Bhattacharya. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nirmal Kumar Bhattacharjee.
She is lovingly survived by her children, Tanushree Dutta, Utpal Bhattacharya and Pallab Bhattacharya; her grandchildren, Prabal Dutta, Malini Dutta...
Jane Ann Arrowood
Feb 20, 2026
Jane Arrowood (age 84) died on February 20 in her home of 55 years in Columbus, Ohio after a brief illness. She is survived by son Craig (Jana Messinger), daughter Lisa (Rob) Graham, grandchildren Ally, Charli & Addy Arrowood and Marcus Graham, sister Susan Scott, nephew Matt Scott and niece Meredith Kersting. She was preceded in death by Ben, her...
Robert L. Haury
Feb 20, 2026
Robert L. "Bob" Haury, 90, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026. He was born in Louisville, KY on September 15, 1935, to the late Leroy J. and Carrie O. (Clements) Haury. He was also preceded in death by his brother Jack (Helen), Bill (Bonny) Haury and his sister JoAnn (Jim) Morris.
He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Haury...
Carol Jane Rakes
Feb 20, 2026
Carol Jane Rakes, a devoted wife and mother, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 87. She was born on March 14, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, where she lived her entire life.
Carol cherished her family and is survived by her loving children: Della Massie, Steve Rakes, Rick Rakes, Donnie (Angie) Rakes, and Jody...
Yvonne Corlette Dean
Feb 20, 2026
Yvonne Corlette Dean, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on February 25, 1952, at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, Yvonne's life was marked by her unwavering love for her family.
Her love for family was the cornerstone of her existence. She was a devoted wife to David for 53 years. Yvonne was a...
Brian K. Grubb
Feb 19, 2026
Brian "GrubbLife" K. Grubb, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2026. Brian was born on March 26, 1980 in Columbus, Ohio to Terrie Hubbard.
He is preceded in death by Grandfathers, Kennison G. Grubb, Thad E. Helfer. Stepfather, Carl P. Roth. Uncle, Robert Richards Jr. Nephew, Jeremiah T. Manter, and beloved cat, Gizzard.
Brian is lovingly survived by his mother,...
David "Cowboy" Belcher
Feb 19, 2026
David "Cowboy" G. Belcher
1951 - 2026
He was born on June 17, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio. He died on February 19, 2026, at the age of 74.
He graduated from Westerville High School in 1969. He worked for Ohio Packaging for 41 years. They shut down a year after he left. Then, he worked for Jack Maxton / Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet for...
Mabel Ann Yocum
Feb 19, 2026
Mabel Yocum, age 64, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on February 19, 2026. She was born on May 14, 1961, on Mother’s Day.
Mabel was a devoted mother whose life was centered on family. She embraced motherhood with strength, resilience, and unwavering love, and her children and grandchildren remained the heart of her life.
She was preceded in death by her daughter,...
Dolores C. Schaefer
Feb 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dolores C. Schaefer, who went peacefully home to be with the Lord on February 19th, 2026. She was our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Born on June 18th, 1943, in Jamaica Queens, New York, Dolores found her greatest joy in bringing people together, listening with kindness, and giving without...
Timothy David Orcutt
Feb 19, 2026
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the...
Paul G. Fleming
Feb 19, 2026
Paul G. Fleming, born on January 24, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Grove City, Ohio. He was a lifelong resident of the region, growing up working alongside his father in the construction industry, which laid a strong foundation for his future endeavors. Paul eventually carved out a successful career as a gunsmith, where he...
Vera Jenkins
Feb 18, 2026
Vera Jenkins, 95, of Columbus, passed away February 18, 2026. Vera was born near Cedarville, Ohio on January 31, 1931 to J. H. Thordsen and Dice (Miller) Thordsen, the third of five children. Vera was an elementary school teacher in the Westerville school system for nearly three decades. After retiring from teaching, she and her husband, Lynn Jenkins, relocated to...
Dr. James R. Masters
Feb 18, 2026
Dr. James R. Masters was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and faithful servant of Christ who passed away on February 18th, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born on May 8, 1939 in Zanesville, Ohio.
A man of profound conviction, Jim was a strong Christian who didn’t just speak of his faith, he lived it. As a lifelong faith...
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