Obituaries

Arvelia Moore

Arvelia Moore

Feb 7, 2026

Arvelia Sellers Moore, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at her residence in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in 1942 in Keiser, Arkansas, to Frank Sellers and Herbert Sellers Durr.

Arvelia was preceded in death by her mother, Herbert Sellers Durr; stepfather, George Durr; father, Frank Sellers, Jr.; brothers, Frank Sellers III and Alfred Sellers, Sr.; sister,...

Lori L. Hodges

Lori L. Hodges

Feb 7, 2026

Lori Lee Hodges (née Sigg), age 60, passed away on February 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born and raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Lori was a proud graduate of Greater Johnstown High School and briefly attended Indiana University. Though she later made her home in Ohio, Johnstown always remained part of her story.

Lori met the love of her...

Delbert R. Seymour

Delbert R. Seymour

Feb 7, 2026

Delbert R. Seymour, 70, passed away February 7, 2026. He was preceded in death by mother, Patricia Cain; siblings, Michael Cain, Robin White, Danny Cain, and Henry "Jimmy" Cain (who sadly joined him on the same day). Delbert is survived by sister, Sarah (Jerry) Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

Delbert was an animal lover and loved to post...

Henry "Jimmy" Cain

Henry "Jimmy" Cain

Feb 7, 2026

Henry "Jimmy" Cain, 69, passed away February 7, 2026. He was preceded in death by wife, Deborah Cain; parents, Patricia and Raymond Cain; siblings, Michael Cain, Robin White, Danny Cain, and Delbert Seymour (who sadly joined him on the same day). Jimmy is survived by sister, Sarah (Jerry) Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

In his younger years, Jimmy...

Rodney "Rod" Channell

Rodney "Rod" Channell

Feb 6, 2026

 Rodney (Rod) Channell passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 6, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Connie (Hayes) Channell, his children Marsha (Michelle Lee Bayus) Channell, Carla (Alex) Patton, his grandchildren Alexis (Xavier) Throckmorton, Blaine, Ashley, and Riley Patton, great grandchildren Xavia and Xander Throckmorton. Rod was known as ‘Andad’ by...

Samuel Conrad Van Person

Samuel Conrad Van Person

Feb 6, 2026

Samuel Conrad Van Person, 65, of Columbus, passed away at home, surrounded by family on February 6, 2026. He was born in Columbus to the late Charles R. and Charlotte (Reedy) Van Person.

He is survived by his loving partner of over 27 years, Sharon Moser; brother Charles R. Van Person Jr. (Kathy); and family, Ashley (John “Bubba”) Carpenter; Michael Shawn...

Veloice McKinney

Veloice McKinney

Feb 6, 2026

Veloice McKinney, 91, passed away peacefully and was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 6, 2026. She was born to Anthony and Frona Elizabeth (Rowe) McKinney, in Betsy Layne, KY on March 31, 1934. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Reatheal Layne, Bernice Fitch, Phyllis Pinson, brothers Ben Alison, Denver...

Carole Thivener

Carole Thivener

Feb 5, 2026

Carole Diane (Holley) Thivener, age 81 of Westerville, passed away and went to be with our Lord on February 5, 2026. Carole was born on March 21, 1944, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Myron A. and Eleanor A. (White) Holley. 

She graduated from Worthington High School in 1962 and then White Cross Nursing School in 1964. Carole spent her career as a...

Victoria "Vicki" Cunningham

Victoria "Vicki" Cunningham

Feb 5, 2026

Victoria Lee Hill Cunningham, "Vicki", of Grove City, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with Alzheimers on February 5, 2026. She was 77.

Vicki, with her infectious zest for life was known for her hilarious sense of humor and often mischievous nature. She filled every room with laughter and a touch of ornery charm. Whether she was...

James Risley

James Risley

Feb 5, 2026

James Ray Risley 46, passed away on Thursday, February 5th, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. JR was born on July 19th, 1979, in Columbus, Ohio, to Francis Risley and Theresa Pack.JR was a very outgoing, funny, and creative person who could be very stubborn and had a flair for the dramatic. He loved his arts and crafts, going to the casino,...

Tonn Prak

Tonn Prak

Feb 5, 2026

Tonn Prak, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on February 5, 2026 from prostate cancer. Tonn was born on January 7, 1942 in Cambodia. He was in the Army before migrating to the United States as a refugee. He had a huge love for fishing and enjoyed playing the Tro, a traditional bowed string instrument. As patriarch of the...

Heather Marie Clark

Heather Marie Clark

Feb 4, 2026

Heather Marie Clark, born on August 14, 1983, passed away on February 4, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital after a short battle with health complications.

Heather was a kind and loving soul who brought warmth and comfort to those around her. She loved shopping, especially for purses, shoes, and new clothes, and took joy in expressing herself through her style. One...

Betty Lee Bourekas

Betty Lee Bourekas

Feb 4, 2026

Betty Lee Bourekas, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all, passed away on February 4, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 83. She was born on November 25, 1942, in Huntington, Pennsylvania, where she later graduated from high school in Pittsburgh. With a strong spirit and an unwavering commitment to her family, Betty dedicated her life...

Marjorie Anne Hamon

Marjorie Anne Hamon

2026

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Carol Ann Cooney

Carol Ann Cooney

2026

Carol Ann Cooney (Dobson) passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Brookdale Muirfield Senior Living in Dublin, Ohio.

Carol was raised in Yonkers, New York, where she grew up in a close-knit family of four sisters, forming a lifelong sisterly bond that shaped her love for family and connection. She proudly considered herself a “New...

Thomas Skarakis

Thomas Skarakis

Feb 4, 2026

Thomas Skarakis, 68, passed away on February 4, 2026.

He was born on January 28, 1958 in Kenosha, WI.

There will be no public services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Thomas' honor to your local Alzheimer's Association or your local Hospice Care.    

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Carol J. Howell

Carol J. Howell

Feb 3, 2026

Carol Jean (Reeves) Howell, born May 19, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio. She passed away February 3, 2026, at the age of 64, peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Carol Graduated from Whetstone High school, Class of 1979.

Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter whose life was centered around family. She had a warm heart, a caring spirit, and a...

Patsy Patterson

Patsy Patterson

Feb 3, 2026

Patsy Patterson was born on January 8, 1931, in Pocahontas, Virginia and was raised in Bluefield, Virginia. She passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. 

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Ellen Scott (Harper), and her siblings, Lois (Crist), Alice (Janutolo), Dot Scott, and Jimmy Scott. She is survived by her...

Charles Mayzlik

Charles Mayzlik

Feb 2, 2026

Charles Frank Mayzlik was born on Dec. 29, 1948 to Leslie & Wilma Mayzlik in Austin, MN.

Chuck graduated from Austin High School in 1966 and subsequently worked as a type of offset operator for the Austin Daily Herald, a job that he enjoyed and was rewarded with numerous promotions.

In Oct.1968 he was drafted into the U.S. Army. From March 1969...

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