Obituaries
Luther Atkins Ii
May 24, 2020
Luther "Fred" Atkins II, age 67, passed away May 24, 2020. Fred is predeceased by his parents: Luther and Jo Ann (Craft) Atkins. Fred is survived by many loving family and friends. Fred was a graduate of Grove City High School and later attended and graduated from The Ohio State University. Fred loved being outdoors especially fishing and camping at...
Dylan J. Slone
May 23, 2020
Dylan Jay Slone, 26, passed away May 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Daniel and Linda Potote; grandmother, Edna Slone; and brother, Dwayne Slone. Dylan is survived by parents, Thomas Jay (Louise) Slone and April Dawn (Jimmy) Shepherd; son, Ashton Jay Alen Slone; mother of his son, Tesla King; siblings, Michelle (Jesse) Hawk, Tawnya (Josh) May, Kendra...
William E. Forte
May 23, 2020
William Everett Forte, 72, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away May 23, 2020. He was born on November 27, 1947 to the late Joe and Lula Forte. He is preceded in death by his brothers Maceo Forte, Gene Forte, Joe Forte; sister, Juanita Eldridge. Surviving family includes, son, James Forte; daughter, Kimberly Forte; grandchildren, Jessica Smith, Brittany Smith, Antoinette Smith, Najohn...
Pamela Sue Lee
May 23, 2020
Pamela S. Lee, age 67 of Sunbury, passed away on May 23, 2020. She was born on November 8, 1952 to the late Gerald and Thelma (Blayney) Lee in Columbus, OH. She was a strong independent, vivacious women and was devoted to her grandchildren. Pam is survived by children Shelley L. Kirk and Shawn J. (Robin) Kirk, grandchildren Brittany M....
Bruce R. Watson
May 22, 2020
Bruce R. Watson, 54, passed away on May 22, 2020. He was born on May 26, 1965 in Columbus, OH. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Dianne Watson, father-in-law, Robert E. Rehard Sr. Surviving family includes wife, Patty, daughter, Sarah Watson, siblings, Brian (Mary) Watson, Brent (Danielle) Watson, Barrilynn (James) Sheppard, Brandon (Ammie) Watson, father, James Robert...
Jonathan Allan Ward
May 22, 2020
Jonathan A. Ward, 27, of Columbus, passed away May 22, 2020. Jon was born September 18, 1992 to Matthew and Cynthia (Vrooman) Ward. He graduated from Westerville North in 2010. Jon graduated in 2014 from Miami University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting. He loved spending time with his soulmate Echo, spending time in the outdoors, especially hiking...
David E Herfel
May 22, 2020
David E. Herfel, age 78 of Columbus, passed away on May 22, 2020. He was born on September 19, 1941 to the late Carl Joseph and Nelle (MacIntosh) Herfel in Columbus, OH. David retired after 42 years from Burgess and Niple Limited. David is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Carolyn Sue (Pollard) Herfel, children David B. (Dorothy)...
Betty Jean Sheets
May 22, 2020
Betty Jean Sheets, age 86, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020. Betty is predeceased by her parents, loving husband of 64 years, Lawrence Sheets and grandson, Randy Russell. She is survived by her children: Larry (Vicky) Sheets, Jerry Sheets, David (Cindy) Sheets, Kathy (Tim) Robinson, Rob (Toni) Sheets and Barb (Matt) Maddy, grandchildren: Michael (Richelle) Sheets, Amy Sheets Aiello, Sarah...
Thomas Hulen Hall
May 22, 2020
Thomas Hulen Hall, 73 of Columbus passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 22, 2020. He was born December 18, 1946 in Taylorsville, WV. He worked for Alum Crest/ Regency Manor for 42 years. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda (Kline), his two daughters: Patty Howard and Betty (Victor) Mascari and his...
Linda Jane Flowers
May 22, 2020
Linda Jane Flowers, 76, of Orient, OH, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 in Grove City, OH at Monterey Nursing Home. Born November 26, 1943, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret McDevitt. Proceeded in death by her husband(s) Hobert Flowers and Alexander Tietz. She is survived by her son and daughter, Laurie (Larry) Osborne and...
Ida Mae Cain
May 21, 2020
The beautiful gift of Ida Mae (Stradford) Cain joined this world on October 10, 1939 in Kimball, WV. Alma (Thomas) and James Stradford welcomed their 4th daughter to a blossoming family that would ultimately number 15. Ida was raised in Cleveland, OH, and through numerous moves in life, settled with her family in Central Ohio, calling this home for nearly...
Christopher Simmons
May 21, 2020
Christopher "Chris" Simmons, age 51 of Delaware, passed unexpectedly on May 21, 2020. He was born on October 28, 1968 in Columbus, OH. He was a member of the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne and Masonic Lodge. Christopher is survived by his loving wife and best friend Tara (Kibler) Simmons, children Kala, Ashley and Leah (Trent), Jadyn and his side kick,...
Mildred I. Grabovich
May 21, 2020
Mildred "Millie" I. Grabovich known as Granny G, age 93, passed away peacefully at home with her children on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Millie's greatest gift was perseverance, strength and determination though life's toughest challenges. She is predeceased by her parents: William and Margaret Shephard and siblings: Betty Shephard, Margaret Clagg, Eleanor Gualtieri and Robert (Elieen) Shephard. Millie is survived...
Charles Artressia
May 20, 2020
Charles Artressia, from Findlay, OH born December 25th, 1958 to Charles and Janet (Cassell) Artressia; at the age of 61, passed away on May 20th, 2020. Charles served in the US Army from 1975-1977 and was stationed In Germany. He graduated from Bowling Green University in Bowling Green Ohio. Charles enjoyed going fishing, camping,spending time with his children. He enjoyed...
Jenny L. Ames
May 20, 2020
Jenny Lynn Ames, age 60 of Grove City, Ohio went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020. Jenny was preceded in death by her Father, Ronald Ames and brother, Daniel Ames. She is survived by her Mother, Paula Ames, Sister, Laura (Lolly) Anthony, Brother in law Thomas Anthony, beloved nephews, Matthew and David Anthony. Also special family...
Stephen Barney
May 19, 2020
Stephen Barney, age 69, passed away on May 19, 2020. He was born in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia on November 10, 1950 to the late Emil and Esther Barney. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John "J.D." and Harry Barney. He is survived by his sons, Christopher Stephen Barney and Jason Scott Barney; 4 grandchildren. Arrangements entrusted...
Anthony Giannini, Jr
May 18, 2020
Anthony "Tony" Giannini, Jr, age 49 of Columbus, passed away on May 18, 2020. He was born on February 4, 1971 to Anthony Sr. and Irene (Denney) Giannini in Columbus, Ohio. Anthony was an avid hunter, fisherman, loved being with his family and being around people. Along with his parents, Tony is survived by his loving wife of 23 years...
Bernard R. Mcdonald
May 18, 2020
Bernard R. McDonald, age 95, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2020, following a short battle with pneumonia/COVID-19. No doubt Ruth, his wife of 58 years, welcomed him home Monday along with other friends and family that preceded him. Here, he will be missed by his five children, fourteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and those they each call...
Margaret Easterling Braham
May 18, 2020
Margaret Easterling Braham, 79, of Westerville, Ohio, passed peacefully from this life on May 18, 2020, surrounded by her family following an extended illness. A registered member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Margaret was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and grew up in Mobile, Alabama. After graduating from Theodore High School, Mobile, AL in 1958, she began her life's...
About Us
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions is a collection of obituaries for Columbus, Ohio and surrounding areas. With services throughout the area that are updated regularly. Find local Columbus Ohio obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.