Obituaries

Loretta Mae Sanders

Loretta Mae Sanders

Jul 14, 2026

With heavy hearts and loving memories, we announce the passing of Loretta (Lori) Mae Sanders (Moore), who left this world on July 14, 2026, in Grove City, Ohio.

Born on February 3, 1953, in Prescott, Arizona, to Richard Moore and the late Mary Wasson Moore, Lori lived her 73 years of life on her own terms - as a free spirit,...

Donald Wayne Eastham

Donald Wayne Eastham

Jul 14, 2026

In Loving Memory of Donald Wayne Eastham 

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donald Wayne Eastham, who passed away on July 14th 2026 at the age of 71. Born on August 4th 1954 in Thurman West Virginia. Donald lived a life defined by love, strength, kindness, and dedication to his family and friends. He was a devoted husband, father,...

Leonard McKinley Reed, Jr.

Leonard McKinley Reed, Jr.

Jul 13, 2026

LEONARD MCKINLEY REED JR, 82, OF COLUMBUS OHIO PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT HOME ON MONDAY JULY 13, 2026. BORN JULY 19, 1943. GRADUATED CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. WORKED IN COMMERCIAL DOOR INDUSTRY OVER 40 YEARS, WORKED AT PHOENIX GOLF COURSE AFTER RETIREMENT THAT HE FOUND JOYFUL.

HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY WIFE, KAY MARIE REED, SON ERIC REED, PARENT GOLDIE REED,...

Lois Ann Jamison

Lois Ann Jamison

Jul 13, 2026

On November 11,1951, Lois Ann Richardson (Adams) Jamison, was born in Atlanta, TX to Willie B. Richardson Sr. and Mother Losie V. Rivers. The Lord called one of His soldiers home on July 13,2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Lois graduated valedictorian class of 1970 from Mechanic Arts High School, St. Paul, MN, where she and her group Lois and the...

Joan "Nana" Gossett

Joan "Nana" Gossett

Jul 13, 2026

Joan “Nana” Gossett passed away at home on July 13th, 2026 with her husband (Robert “Bob” Gossett) of 46 years at her side at the age of 77. Joan was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio on April 26th, 1949 to Hubert and Marie Gartin. Joan got her first job at age 18 at Western Electric, where she worked for...

Virginia Ann Nichols

Virginia Ann Nichols

Jul 13, 2026

With deep love and heavy hearts, we remember Virginia Ann “Ginnie” Nichols, who passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born September 7, 1938, in Middletown, Ohio, Ginnie’s long, beautiful life was a testament to devotion, resilience, and unwavering affection for her family and friends.

Virginia, lovingly known as “Ginnie” by those closest to...

Joan C. Weaver

Joan C. Weaver

Jul 13, 2026

It is with Broken Hearts that we share that Joan Weaver has passed away after her courageous battle with cancer on July 13, 2026.

Joan was born on August 31, 1966 in Celina, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Ann Wagner.

She is survived by her husband, Jon, daughters,Noelle and Isabelle, sisters, Joy (Richard) Fishpaw, June (Vern)...

James D. Houston

James D. Houston

Jul 12, 2026

James D. Houston, age 64, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on July 12, 2026. Doug was born on December 24, 1961 in Hoonah, Alaska to the late James and Nancy Houston.

He is lovingly survived by his sons, Sam (Liz) Houston, Zachary (Isabelle) Houston, Levi Houston, granddaughter, Eleanor, brother, Mike Houston, and extended family members and friends.

Doug was an avid golfer,...

Edward H. Boerner Jr.

Edward H. Boerner Jr.

Jul 12, 2026

Edward Harold Boerner Jr, age 69, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed away on July 12, 2026. He was born on December 12, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Edward Sr. and Barbara Boerner.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Terri Boerner, brothers, Jeff and Scott Boerner.

He is lovingly survived by his children, Shannon (Sean), Ryan...

Debra Jo Dunaway

Debra Jo Dunaway

Jul 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Debra Jo Dunaway

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Debra Jo Dunaway, who was born on June 1, 1954, in Kent, Ohio, to the late Antonio and Ernestine Dunaway.

Debra dedicated her life to caring for others. After retiring, she embraced what she proudly called her new...

Karen Sue Mayle

Karen Sue Mayle

Jul 11, 2026

Karen Sue Mayle, born in Columbus, Ohio on December 5, 1962, passed away on July 11, 2026 at the age of 63, surrounded by loved ones. 

Karen is survived by her loving husband, George of 25 years; Step-son, Brandon (Reva), Step-daughter, Shawna (TJ) Nelson; Grandchildren, Jayden, Jordan, Krystianna, Bryson, Andrew, Clayton, Faith, Caitlin. She is survived by her mother, Patsy Wells,...

Sharon Kay Nunley

Sharon Kay Nunley

Jul 11, 2026

Sharon Kay Nunley, 70, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on April 28, 1956, Sharon was the beloved daughter of the late Tommy Lee and Norma Jean (Gabriel) Johnson. She shared more...

Pansy Ackley

Pansy Ackley

Jul 11, 2026

Pansy Ackley, 86, passed away on July 11, 2026. She was born on February 20, 1940 in Biscuit, KY.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Harold Ackley, parents, Willard & Goldie Newsome, sisters Rose Watrus and Faye Justice.

Surviving family includes daughter, Joyce (Mark) Fullen; grandkids, Danielle (Christopher Ross), William Fullen (Nicole Jackson), Olivia Fullen; great-grandkids, Caleb, Marissa and...

Geeta Shirish Shah

Geeta Shirish Shah

Jul 11, 2026

Geeta Shirish Shah — beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and pillar of the Richmond community — passed away on July 11, 2026, surrounded by her family, after a three-year journey with glioblastoma. She was 79. 

Born in 1946 in Bharuch, India, to the late Kundanlal and Urmila Shroff, Geeta was the youngest daughter — though not the youngest child — in a...

Dianne R. Humker

Dianne R. Humker

Jul 11, 2026

Dianne R. Humker, 83, a resident of the wonderful Inn at Olentangy Trail in Delaware, Ohio, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on July 11, 2026 after a brief illness. 

Dianne was born on January 8, 1943 in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from North High School, Class of 1961 and then attended The University of Akron. Dianne married three times,...

Becky A. Cannaday

Becky A. Cannaday

Jul 10, 2026

Becky A. Cannaday, passed away peacefully at her residence on July 10, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on December 18, 1947, in Huntington, West Virginia, Becky’s life was rooted in steadfast faith, deep devotion to her loved ones, and a passion for reading and companionship that touched all who knew her.

Throughout her life, Becky’s warmth and kindness were...

Carolyn "Susie" Plummer

Carolyn "Susie" Plummer

Jul 10, 2026

Carolyn "Susie" Plummer, 93, passed away on July 10, 2026. She was born on February 21, 1933 in Hamilton, OH.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Plummer, parents, Lincoln and Marcella Steele, sisters, Marilyn Deardorff and Betty Brown, brother, Timothy Steele, son, Thomas Steele, grandsons, Chad Plummer, Frank Lewis.

Surviving family includes children, Cathy (James) Larimer, John Plummer, Jackie...

Daniel Davis

Daniel Davis

Jul 10, 2026

Daniel A. Davis was born on December 4, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to his parents, Dean Davis and Katie (Rhea) Davis. He passed on July 10, 2026 surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pier, as well as his sons, Tyler and Ryan Davis.

Dan worked 45 years in the grocery business at Big Bear and...

Elizabeth A. Dayhaw

Elizabeth A. Dayhaw

Jul 9, 2026

Elizabeth A. “Liz” Dayhaw, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on July 9, 2026, at The James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born on August 2, 1978, in Charleston, West Virginia, Liz filled her 47 years with a warmth and vibrancy that deeply touched all who knew her.

Liz was a woman who found profound joy in life’s...

George A. Sabo

George A. Sabo

Jul 9, 2026

George Anthony Sabo, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Logan, West Virginia, George moved to Columbus as a teenager and graduated from South High School. He dedicated many years of his life to his work as a truck driver with Allied Beverage and Hills...

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