Obituaries
Patrick K. Kennedy Sr.
Nov 15, 2019
Patrick Kenyon Kennedy Sr., 86, died November 15, 2019 at his home at Lake Choctaw in London, Ohio. At his request, no formal services will be held. Mr. Kennedy was born October 27, 1933 in Erie, PA, The first of six children born to Donald and Treva Kennedy. Although an excellent athlete, Patrick turned down an opportunity with the New...
Jean Leyde
Nov 15, 2019
Jean Leyde, age 66 of New Albany, passed away suddenly on November 15, 2019 surrounded by her family at Riverside Hospital. She was born on April 1, 1953 to the late John and Margaret (Saunders) Leyde in Sharon, PA. She was a graduate of Hickory High School, class of 1971. She then proceeded to achieve both her Bachelors Degree in...
Leona D. Milam
Nov 15, 2019
Leona D. "Frankie" Milam, age 87, of Columbus OH, went home to be with The Lord Friday, November 15, 2019. She was born in Freeburn, KY September 1, 1932. She is proceeded in death by her husband of 55 years, Jesse Milam, parents: John and Minnie Dotson, sisters: Della Rhea Justice, Shelby Hunt, Mary Bentley and Edith Blair, brothers: Jim...
Walter Carruthers
Nov 14, 2019
Walter Carruthers, born the 8th of 12 children on May 3, 1941 in Atoka Tenn. and passed November 14, 2019. Walter would tell stories of picking cotton and walking miles to and from school. Sneaking into fields eating watermelons, playing baseball, and boy did he love cars. He relocated to Columbus, Ohio where he finished his education by going to...
Shirley Joan Seals
Nov 14, 2019
Shirley Joan Seals, 84, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away November 14, 2019. She was born on January 27, 1935 to the late Arlen and Goldie Keels. Surviving family includes; husband, Elmer Seals, daughter; Denise McManus, sons; Darren (Kathy) Richardson and Derek Richardson, Gregory (Tawanna) Seals, grandchildren; Tashombe Woodland, Brandon McManus, Darren Behrens, Janae Richardson, Kayla Behrens, Christian Richardson, Corey Seals,...
Barbara Ann Denz
Nov 14, 2019
Barbara Ann (Martin) Denz, passed away on November 14, 2019 at the age of 86. She was born in Fostoria, Ohio on November 16, 1932 to Lloyd and Geneva (Kiser) Martin. Barbara loved music, wildlife and nature, and enjoyed writing poetry for her friends and family. She graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School in 1950. Over the course...
Louis Dado Jr.
Nov 13, 2019
Louis Dado (Louie, Jr), 81 of Galloway, OH, passed away on November 13th, 2019. Louis was born in Majestic, Kentucky on July 10, 1938 to the late Louis and Teresina Dado. He graduated from Phelps High School. Following graduation, he served in the United States Army.After his honorable discharge he moved to Columbus, OH where he worked as a Department...
Prudence A. Gifford
Nov 13, 2019
Prudence Ann (Willard) Gifford, age 84, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019. She is predeceased by her parents: William A. and Martha E. Willard Sr., loving husband of over 47 years, James T. Gifford, siblings: William Willard, Rhoda Mowry, Gene Van Tyle, Rush Willard and Dean Willard, sisters-in-law: Norma, Janet and Anita. Remaining family are daughters: Teri Nicholson and Laura...
Mary Eloise Miller
Nov 13, 2019
Mary Eloise Miller, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Born March, 25th 1931 to William and Minnie (Whitt) Boggs. Retired from Capitol Manufacturing in West Jefferson, after 25 1/2 years of service. Also, from Meijer in Hilliard, with 16 years of service. Preceded in death by her husband; William, infant sister; Virginia Lois, daughter; Kathy, infant...
Kevin Frizzell
Nov 13, 2019
Kevin Frizzell, 64, passed away on November 13, 2019. He was born in Columbus, OH on May 19, 1955 to the late Clarence and Evelyn Frizzell.Kevin recently retired from Value City Furniture after 24 years. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, brothers, David Britton and Roger Frizzell. Surviving family includes sisters, Elizabeth Sue (John) Gump, Dawn...
Donna Jean Henestofle
Nov 13, 2019
Donna Jean Henestofle, 90, of Columbus, passed away November 13, 2019 surrounded by her family. Donna was born January 11, 1929 to Chester and Leona (Dakin) Skates. Donna retired after 28 years of service at Riverside Hospital Gift Shop. She loved spending time on the patio with her family. Donna enjoyed shopping with her daughter and going to Amish Country....
Laura A. Speelman
Nov 13, 2019
Laura Speelman, 60, of Columbus, took the golden chariot to heaven on November 13th, 2019 surrounded by family. She was a wonderful mother, wife, and aunt.She was preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Ward.She is survived by her husband, Jack David Speelman; her daughter, Makayla Sophia Speelman; her step-daughter, Rosetta Speelman; her father, Jack Ward; her brothers, Jack Michael...
Juanita I. Thomas
Nov 13, 2019
Juanita Iris Thomas, 96, formerly of Amanda, passed away November 13, 2019 at Troy Rehabilitation Center, 512 Crescent Drive, Troy, Ohio. Juanita was staunchly independent and persistently worked to maintain her home, along with her son Ernest, well into her 90s. She had resided in the Amanda area for nearly 60 years before dealing with the ravages of Alzheimer's which...
Shirley Ann Mitchell
Nov 12, 2019
Shirley Ann Mitchell, 79, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2019. She was born in McDowell, KY on August 23, 1940. She is preceded in death by her mother and step-father Myredia and David Armstrong; father, Clarance England; brother, Roger England; aunts, Magdalene Little and Myrtle Newsome. Surviving family includes, sons, Mike and...
Linda Shaw Hoopes
Nov 10, 2019
Linda Shaw Hoopes passed away peacefully at home on November 10, 2019, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. She was born on July 17, 1950, in Chicago, Il, to Seymour and Myrtle (Hill) Shaw, the second oldest of their four daughters. Linda was raised in a close, loving family—one that she remained extremely close to her entire life. After spending...
Linda Mcwhorter
Nov 9, 2019
Linda McWhorter, age 70, passed away on November 9, 2019. She was born on June 22, 1949 to the late Golda and Robert McCafferty in Columbus, Ohio.Linda loved her family and especially looked forward to having them over for her favorite holiday, Christmas. She enjoyed antiquing with Roger. Linda loved playing cornhole and got pretty competitive! Her favorite game with...
Cheryl L. Boden
Nov 9, 2019
Cheryl Boden, 66, passed away on November 9, 2019. She was born on November 15, 1952. Cheryl lived her life to care for her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She truly loved being the matriarch of the family. Cheryl always loved to travel with her family. Her favorites included Myrtle Beach, Florida, Indian Lake, as well as many cruises...
Frank S. Miller
Nov 9, 2019
Frank S. Miller, age 89, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was born on July 13, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles and Doris Miller. Frank graduated from the Columbus College of Art and Design. He was an artist and a very accomplished photographer, and enjoyed coaching youth soccer at the North YMCA. Frank was also...
Melinda Sue Nix
Nov 9, 2019
Melinda Sue Nix Melinda S. Nix, favorably known as Mam or Mudder, age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at St. Ann's Hospital. Born January 19, 1940 in Chillicothe, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Ralph (Newt) and Helen (Honey) Ginther. Melinda S. Nix was wife to late Richard (Dick) Nix. She is survived by...
Nicholas A. Bridges
Nov 8, 2019
Nicholas A. Bridges 24 of Gahanna passed on Nov. 8, 2019. He was born Nov. 7, 1995 in Columbus to Benjamin Bridges and Jennifer Rhodes who survive. He is also survived by a brother Mathew Rhodes.A visitation will be held on Monday Nov. 18, 2019 from 3 to 5PM at Newcomer NE Chapel 3047 E. Dublin Granville Road Columbus, OH...
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