Obituaries

Debbie Vermaaten

Debbie Vermaaten

Dec 27, 2024

Debbie Vermaaten, born on May 11, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband and family. She leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication that touched the lives of many.

Debbie was a devoted activity director for seniors, a role that she embraced with passion and commitment, finding joy in enriching the...

Hildegard Maria Nichols

Hildegard Maria Nichols

Dec 27, 2024

Hildegard Maria Nichols, a beloved member of her family, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Born on March 24, 1928, in Berlin, Germany, Hildegard led a life marked by her loving, kind, and welcoming personality, which touched the hearts of everyone who knew her.

Hildegard was predeceased by her cherished husband, Merida “Jack” Nichols, and her dear...

Phyllis Wall

Phyllis Wall

Dec 27, 2024

Phyllis Gray (Johnson) Wall

June 30, 1937 - December 27, 2024

 Phyllis Wall, 87, passed away on December 27. She was a loving mother and wife and, according to her husband and sons, the sweetest, cutest, and prettiest that’s ever been.

Phyllis was born in Inez, Kentucky, graduated from Kermit High School in West Virginia and moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1955.

She had...

Imojean Meinen - Kemple

Imojean Meinen - Kemple

Dec 27, 2024

Imojean (Jeanne) Meinen Kemple

Born April 11, 1934 to the late Rosa E. and Curtis Blevins of Kentucky.

Proceeded in death by husbands William H. Meinen Sr. and the Rev. Thomas E. Kemple Jr., precious son Bill H. Meinen Jr., sister and brother-in-law Anna R. and Alfred Liggett, nephew Jerry Liggett and close friend Jan Ioia.

Survived by grandchildren Paige Meinen, Leah Rose...

Martha Badgley

Martha Badgley

Dec 27, 2024

Martha Charlene Crum Badgley of Grove City, Ohio, born July 5th, 1923, passed away at the age of 101 on December 27th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles W. Crum and Daisy D. Adams Crum, sisters Alma, Pearl, Dorothy and Charlotte, brothers Cleo and Beryl, husband of 40 years Norris Badgley, daughter Lyssa Badgley Bookman and...

Rickey A. Dodge

Rickey A. Dodge

Dec 27, 2024

Rickey Allen Dodge, born on March 12, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully in Powell on December 27, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose wit, warmth, and love will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

Rick was a proud alumnus of Buckeye Valley High School and pursued higher education at Otterbein University where...

Mary Elizabeth Simmons

Mary Elizabeth Simmons

Dec 26, 2024

Mary (Bettye) Elizabeth Simmons, born September 10th, 1933 in Monroe County to the late Frank Raymond and Lucy Ellen (Mobley) Simmons, passed peacefully with family by her side December 26th 2024. Bettye lived a great life, despite all the challenges that she faced. She retired from Nationwide after 48 years. She was a member of the Pickerington Church of Christ,...

Ann M Perez

Ann M Perez

Dec 26, 2024

Ann M. Perez, affectionately known as Annie by those closest to her, was born on July 10, 1955, and gained her angel wings on December 26, 2024, unexpectedly and surrounded by her loving family and friends. For over twenty years, Annie worked for Sygma before retiring, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and hard work.

Ann was celebrated for her goofy...

Judy M. Hall

Judy M. Hall

Dec 26, 2024

In Loving Memory of Judy Hall

Judith Marie Hall, a vibrant and strong woman, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024 at the age of 80. Judy faced life’s challenges head-on, including her courageous battle with two types of cancer, which she tackled with the grace, humor, and tenacity that defined her life.



Born on August 6, 1944, Judy was a force...

Kati Renea George

Kati Renea George

Dec 25, 2024

Kati Renea George, born on August 22, 1984, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on December 25, 2024. Kati will be lovingly remembered for her vibrant spirit and the profound impact she made on those who knew her.

A devoted mother to her daughter, Karissa Vines, Kati poured her heart into nurturing and guiding the next generation. She is also survived by...

McNeil Coleman White

McNeil Coleman White

Dec 24, 2024

McNeil Coleman White (Mac) was 83 years old. He passed away peacefully with family. Mac passed away on one of his favorite holidays Christmas Eve. He was born January 8, 1941. Born in Richmond Kentucky to parents Coleman and Lelia White who preceded him in death. 

Mac worked as a postal worker for the Wilberforce Post Office as well in the...

Jimmie Hershel Estep

Jimmie Hershel Estep

Dec 24, 2024

Jimmie Hershel Estep, known to many as Junior, was born on July 19, 1940, in Fuget, Kentucky. He passed away on December 24, 2024.

Jimmie had a long career, retiring from Southard Supply. He was a man of few words, yet he carried within him a deep and unwavering faith which guided him throughout his life. His personality was warm and...

McNeil C. White

McNeil C. White

Dec 24, 2024

Obituary pending

Sandra Lee Dossa

Sandra Lee Dossa

Dec 23, 2024

Sandra Lee Dossa (nee Ribar), age 77, went to the Lord peacefully on December 23, 2024 with family by her side. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, James; children, Ellen (Randy) Henning; Jackie (Ron) Reycraft; Bill (Michelle) Norton; Julie (Robert) Hutchison-Thompson; grandchildren Paul Henning, Bethany (Chris) Fife, Erin Henning, Brianne (Jeremy) Walburn, Josh Henning, Kyle (Emma) Norton, Aaron...

Kylie Nicole Murphy

Kylie Nicole Murphy

Dec 23, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce that Kylie Nicole Murphy, 28 of Columbus passed away the morning of December 23,2024. 

Kylie was born July12,1996 in Columbus, Ohio to Lisa Panzica and David Murphy. 

Kylie’s interests included her dogs, music, writing lyrics and poetry, magic and vampire sagas, reading, movies, Tik Tok, and makeup artistry. 

Kylie will be deeply missed by her mother, Lisa Panzica,...

Doris Agan

Doris Agan

Dec 23, 2024

Doris Annetta Agan, 76, of Columbus, OH passed away December 23, 2024.

Doris was born June 29, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA, to Michael and Leona (Gross) Donigan.

 Doris enjoyed Baking, Cooking, Embroidery, Coloring and playing Bingo and Cards with friends at The Villas at Saint Therese and Mother Angeline McCrory Manor. She loved dogs, cats, Disney World and visiting the Franklin Park...

Diana K. Barry

Diana K. Barry

Dec 22, 2024

 

Diana Barry, 82, of Bonita Springs, Florida, passed away December 22, 2024.

Diana was born March 19, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio to John and Julia (Sostoric) Simunic. Diana taught chemistry for nearly 30 years at Copley High School in Copley, Ohio. She enjoyed her retirement in Bonita Springs, Florida spending time with the Tennis Babes, playing cards with her friends, and...

Kay Francis Penson

Kay Francis Penson

Dec 22, 2024

Kay Francis Penson, born on July 8, 1943, in Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, in Lewis Center, Ohio. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law and friend, known for her spirited personality and loving nature.After graduating from Detroit's Munford High School, Kay married her husband, Issac Donald Penson. This union lasted for over...

Marylyn Kish

Marylyn Kish

Dec 21, 2024

Marylyn (Simoni) Kish

Age 78, of Columbus and Cleveland, passed away on Saturday, December 21st, at Riverside Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Marylyn was born on December 21, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Joseph and Mary (Williams) Simoni. She is survived by her beloved husband, Raymond; sons, Matthew (Marcia) and Anthony; and grandchildren, Madelyn, Antonio, and Alston Kish.

Marylyn and Ray were united...

Ronald Lee Rumery

Ronald Lee Rumery

Dec 21, 2024

Ronald Lee Rumery, age 68, was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 11, 1956, to Foster and Mary Lou Rumery (Ensminger), died December 21, 2024.

He attended Big Walnut high School, in Sunbury, Ohio. He served his country in the United States Army building and later inspecting helicopters from 1974 to 1994. After retiring from the Army he stayed in Germany...

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