Obituaries
Theodore R. Tonn
Aug 26, 2020
Theodore R. "Ted" Tonn, a retired UPS executive and longtime resident of Alpharetta, GA, died peacefully at his Alpharetta home following an extended illness on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the age of 80.Ted is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Marion Weis Tonn; his sister, Marilyn Anne "Babe" Searcy (Harold); his sons, Ted Tonn (Barb), Bryon Tonn...
Mary Ellen Miller
Aug 26, 2020
Mary Ellen Miller passed away peacefully on August 26, 2020 at the age of 85. She was a life-time resident of Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Wilson, and daughter, Cynthia Louise. Survived by her husband Chuck, daughter Jodi (Barry), son Jess (Jill), and 6 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Always cupcake sweet, effervescent, and indefatigable;...
Robert M. Demkowicz
Aug 26, 2020
Robert M. Demkowicz, age 76, passed away on August 26, 2020. He was born on July 25, 1944 to the late Helen and Marion Demkowicz in Chicago, Illinois.Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 35 years, Sharon; son, Keith; siblings, Jeanette, Julie and Doug.Robert worked at Kroger on 665. He loved fishing with his friends. He was...
Joan Mildred Kunz
Aug 26, 2020
Joan Mildred Kunz (Higgins), age 90, passed away on August 26, 2020. She was born on June 10, 1930 to the late Milford and Leona Gilbert in Columbus, Ohio.Survived by her sons, Michael and Greg (Carmen); daughter-in-law, Helen; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren and nieces. Joan was preceded in death by her son, Don; siblings and 2 husbands.Joan worked...
Ervin Ester Morris
Aug 26, 2020
Ervin Ester Morris, 75, of Columbus, passed away August 26, 2020.Ervin was born February 9, 1945 in Sidney, KY to Ester and Lucille (Hood) MorrisHe enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and landscaping. Ervin will be deeply missed by his wife Peggy Adams of 40 years; children Angela (Bill) Yates, Robert Morris, Maryann Browning, Brian Spence; 6 loving grandchildren ; 11 great-grandchildren...
Derrick Van Dyke Armstrong
Aug 25, 2020
Derrick Van Dyke Armstrong, 62, of Gahanna, left to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.Derrick was born August 23, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio to George Armstrong and Fannie Bernice Howard Armstrong.He graduated from Nettie Lee Roth High School in 1976 where he also played as a member of the Men's Varsity Basketball team. He retired from the...
Joan Netral
Aug 25, 2020
Kaloia "Joan" Cales Netral, 84 of Columbus, OH passed away August 25th, 2020. She was born November 4th, 1935 in West Virginia. She was recently preceded in death by her husband Charles E. Netral. She was also preceded in death by her Mother Reva Gill Cales, her father Houston Cales, brother Kermit Cales, sisters Drema Blankenship, Gerena May Steele, Sandra...
James E. Casey
Aug 25, 2020
James E. Casey, age 84, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2020. He was born on July 10, 1936 to the late Ethel and James W. Casey in Cambridge, Ohio.Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 56 years, Joyce and devoted daughter, Jean Casey.He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force and served four years....
Esther Mccarley
Aug 24, 2020
Esther Mae McCarley, 90, went peacefully from her earthly home on August 24, 2020 to be with the Lord in her forever home. She was born on July 5, 1930 in Buchtel, Ohio and was a graduate of Buchtel High School and Buston Beauty School in Columbus, Ohio. She was employed by Morehouse-Fashion and eventually owned a beauty salon herself....
Marjorie A. Ray
Aug 24, 2020
Marjorie A. Ray, 73, of Columbus, OH, passed away Aug. 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by parents, Everett (Katie) M. Pierce and Carolyn A. (Jack) Wilson; brother, Everett "Bud" Pierce. Margie is survived by her husband of 53 years, Donald L. Ray; children, Scott (Emily) Ray, Trisha Ray, and Jodi (Caleb) Yeauger; grandchildren, Scottie (Katie) Ray, Kevin Ray,...
Elizabeth I. Hartman
Aug 24, 2020
Elizabeth "Beth" Hartman, 68, passed away Aug. 24, 2020 after a courageous 20 year battle with breast cancer. She was preceded in death by father, William Adell and mother, Eunice Adell. Beth is survived by husband, Gary Hartman; children, Kimberly (Don) Davies, James (Kemberly) Thornton, and Nicole (Seth Osborn) Hartman; grandchildren, Dakota, James "JL", Jacob, Paige, and Jeremy; great-grandchildren, Blake,...
Christopher Douglas Kazee
Aug 23, 2020
Christopher Douglas Kazee of Columbus, OH, passed away at the age of 40, Sunday, August 23, 2020. Born on October 24, 1979. He left us all to go home to be with the Lord. Christopher was a gentle soul that loved to be around people and would do anything for you! He loved the outdoors, including fishing, boating, golfing, basketball...
Mary Kay Maksem
Aug 23, 2020
Mary Kay Maksem, 82, of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the New Albany Gardens. She was born on March 27, 1938 in Waverly, New York. Mary spent a majority of her life as a homemaker. She returned to the workforce after putting herself through nursing school. She loved donating her time on medical missions...
Dr. Manuel Coral
Aug 23, 2020
Doctor Carlos Manuel Coral Cevallos, age 57, joined his loving Mother and went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on August 23rd, 2020.  Carlos was born into a loving family, in Long Island, New York on March 27, 1963 to the late Piedad Marlene Coral Cevallos and her husband Engineer Carlos Jorge Coral. Doctor Carlos Coral is survived by...
Shirley A. Bryant
Aug 23, 2020
Shirley A. Bryant, 86, passed away Aug. 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by parents, Willard and Dorothy Hilsheimer; siblings, Patricia "Patty" Bentley, Roberta "Bobbie" Sansone, Richard "Dick" Hilsheimer, Dottie Grossholz and Mary Ellen Mielke; granddaughter, Melissa Marie Bryant. Shirley is survived by children, Richard (Brenda) Bryant, Joseph (Teri Donahoe) Bryant, William Bryant, Steve (Sarah) Bryant, Carol (Mark) Ayers,...
Doris June Ferguson
Aug 23, 2020
Doris June Ferguson, age 73, passed away on August 23, 2020.She was born in Williamsport, Ohio on May 10, 1947 to the late Robert and Alice Cornwell.She is preceded in death by her parents; and her loving husband, Leon; brothers, Jerry and John Cornwell.She is survived by her daughter, Tammi (Craig) Stone; grandson, Matthew Ferguson; brother, David Cornwell; sister-in-law, Carolyn...
Mildred Jean Jennings
Aug 23, 2020
Mildred Jean Jennings, 87, passed away on August 23, 2020. She was born on October 11, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Edna Kidder, daughter, Cathy Williams. Surviving family includes children, Caryl (Richard) Humphreys, Cheryl Howard, many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, brother, Joe Kidder, sister, Joann Maddox. Visitation will be held from 2-4pm, Saturday, August...
Eelijah Kolby Kelso
Aug 22, 2020
Eelijah Kolby Kelso, age 41, passed away on August 22, 2020. He was born in Newton, Iowa on August 27, 1978. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bud and Joan Kelso, Bill and Martha Davison, and Ted and Barb Huyette; father, Steven Wayne Kelso; sister, Danielle Lynn Kelso; nephew, Thane Ross Kendal; aunt, Brenda Eilander; uncle, Gary Huyette....
Phillip Richard Keene
Aug 21, 2020
Phillip Richard Keene. Born July 3, 1944. Died August 21, 2020. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Retired from COTA. Avid Buckeye, Browns, and Reds fan. Preceded in death by parents Leroy Keene Sr. and Marguerite Keene, brother Leroy Keene Jr. Survived by sons, David P (Michele) Keene and Steven Keene; daughters Heather A (Paul) Moore and Sara A (Mike) Masters;...
Nichole Marie Bridges
Aug 21, 2020
Nichole Marie Bridges, 36, passed away Aug. 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by son, Tony Bridges, III; cousin, Brandon Youngblood; and grandmother, Bernice Marie Phipps. Nichole is survived by children, Tyijer Meekins, Nishante Morgan, Tony Bridges, Brandon Bridges, and Taniya Bridges; step-sister, Alexandraya Bennett; step-brother, Xavier Bennett; mother, Connie (Arthur) Bennett; father, Anthony (Doriana) Meekins; aunt, Angelina Lisath;...
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