Obituaries

James Enathaniel Simpkins Jr.

James Enathaniel Simpkins Jr.

Dec 9, 2017

James Enathaniel Simpkins Jr., age 7, passed away Dec. 9, 2017. He is now resting with his brothers, uncle, and grandmother. James is survived by mother, Jessica (Jamar) West; sisters, Miracle and Shamiya; uncles, Robby Boster and Jermaine West; father, James Simpkins; godmother, Vikki Chapman; aunt, Mia Hayward; and a host of other family members. His heart was so big....

Cecil C. Cotton, Sr.

Cecil C. Cotton, Sr.

Dec 9, 2017

Cecil C. Cotton Sr. age 86, of New Plymouth, OH went to his eternal home on Saturday, December 9, 2017 after a long battle of poor health. He was born on January 18, 1931 in Campbellsburg, IN. He retired from Wasserstrom as a welder and was a proud veteran of the US Army. Cecil loved his family, his retired life...

Paul Barton

Paul Barton

Dec 8, 2017

Paul E. Barton, 77, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 8, 2017 at St. Ann's. He was born March 13, 1940 in Columbus, son of the late John and Marvine Hill Barton. He graduated from North High School in 1957 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne Division. Later, he worked at Lazarus...

David W. Harding

David W. Harding

Dec 8, 2017

David W. Harding, 53, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 in Westerville, OH. David was born on December 27, 1963 in Columbus, OH.David is preceded in death by his father, Lewis Harding, Jr.He is survived by his daughters, Ashley (Eric), Stacey (Nick) and Amanda (Rob); mother, Dixie Harding; grandchildren, Dominick, Destiny, Ryan, Haley, Collin and Trevor; siblings, Thomas, Pam,...

Thomas Connor

Thomas Connor

Dec 8, 2017

Thomas Connor, 63, of Columbus, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017. Thomas was born March 15, 1954 to the late Thomas and Anna (Howard) Connor. He attended St. Catherine Church and loved all college football, especially The Ohio State Buckeyes. Tom worked as a title searcher for over 20 years. He was married to Susan (Evans) for 34 years. Thomas...

Constantine Calafatis

Constantine Calafatis

Dec 8, 2017

Constantine "Gus" Calafatis, age 68, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017. He was born on December 1, 1949 in Clarksburg, WV.Gus was a US Army veteran, having served in Vietnam and retired from Core Products as a maintenance technician.Surviving family includes children, Michael (Kimberly) Calafatis, Christian (Samantha) Calafatis and Mikayla (Ben) Workman; grandchildren, Cody and Zoey Calafatis; siblings, Mary (Angelo)...

Pastor Ted Walters

Pastor Ted Walters

Dec 8, 2017

Theodore Augustine Walters Jr., 72, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 8th, 2017 at Edgewood Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Westerville, Ohio.He is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Augustine Walters and Mary Catherine Presley as well as his brother, Maurice Wayne Walters. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Judy Lane (Spaulding)...

Daniel Bradley George

Daniel Bradley George

Dec 7, 2017

Daniel Bradley George, 40, passed away Dec. 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Harley N. Murray, Ella and Louis George. Danny is survived by parents, Kay (Marvin) Webb and Daniel G. (Jackie) George; girlfriend, Jennifer Lowe; daughters, Heavan Lehman and Alanis Allen; sisters, Quin Julien and Sarina Sams; step-sister, Shay Webb; and a large extended loving family...

Wally Judge

Wally Judge

Dec 7, 2017

Wallace Alan Judge was born March 15, 1943 to Harold and Helen Judge of Parma, Ohio. He was raised in Parma and graduated from Parma High School. He attended Ohio University where he got the "bug" to fly. He graduated from Ohio University in 1965. Wally joined the Air Force where he became a 2nd Lt. He went to flight...

Dianna Short

Dianna Short

Dec 6, 2017

Dianna Short, age 62 of Gahanna, passed away on December 6, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 19, 1955 to Charles and Inez (Ferguson) Roberts in Columbus, OH. Dianna is survived by husband of 33 years Billie Short, daughter Ashley Short, grandson Brody, sister Patty (Gary) Sargent, and nephew Kyle (Holly) Sargent, great nieces Hannah...

Paul Buss

Paul Buss

Dec 5, 2017

Paul Buss, age 63 of Columbus formerly of Canton, passed away on December 5, 2017. He was born on January 4, 1954 to the late Homer and Helen (McKee) Buss in Canton, OH. Paul is survived by wife of 39 years Judy (Maston) Buss, sisters Monica Keener and Linda (Bob) Kling, mother-in-law Sarah Maston, 3 nieces and 6 nephews and...

Danny E. Mollette

Danny E. Mollette

Dec 5, 2017

Danny E. Mollette, age 74, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. He was born on January 21, 1943 in Columbus, OH. Surviving family includes wife, Susie Mollette; children, Brian (Sandy Littleton) Mollette, Ritchie Mollette, Tim (Laura) Mollette and Danielle Rigby; grandchildren, Seana Diles, Bryan Mollette, Mandy Mollette, Mitchell Mollette, Dominic Mollette, Ciara Mollette, Katie Simms and Maria Mollette; great-grandchildren, Ryan...

David William Purdy

David William Purdy

Dec 4, 2017

David William Purdy, 76, passed away Dec. 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by father, Robert M. Purdy; wife, Della Purdy; and brother, Robert Bruce Purdy. Survived by sons, Michael and Miles Purdy; mother, Jean A. Purdy; siblings, Phyllis (Mick) Gourley, Wayne and Barry Dean Purdy. Dave graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and The Ohio State University School...

Max F. Hart

Max F. Hart

Dec 4, 2017

Max F. Hart, 80, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017. Max was born in Ripley, WV on February 2, 1937, to the late Willard A. and Lolitta M. (Hogsett) Hart. Max is also preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn (Suck) Hart; son, Larry Hart and brother, Willard E. Hart. He is survived by his daughter, Teri (John) Cheeseman; brother,...

Wanda Burdette

Wanda Burdette

Dec 4, 2017

Wanda "Pete" Burdette, age 86, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017. She was born on February 13, 1931 in Columbus, OH. Surviving family includes children, Cindy, Chuck and Shane Burdette; grandchildren, Shawn, Dusty; great-grandchildren, Jared, Kaylee, Becky and Destiny "Miss Priss." Preceded in death by husband, William "Bill" Burdette; daughter, Judith D. Burdette; parents, Delbert and Mary Leslie Holley; also...

Vannara Ryu Man

Vannara Ryu Man

Dec 2, 2017

Vannara Ryu Man, 13, was granted his angel wings on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Vannara was born in Columbus, OH on September 1, 2004.He is survived by his mother, Thea Mao and step-father, Tony Chea; his father, Sara Man; brothers and sisters, Karionna, Kaylee, Jayden, Eliana, and Alex; grandparents, Srouch Man and Sarom Chhath, Chan Mao and Bora Ban, numerous...

Richard Dennis Gibson

Richard Dennis Gibson

Dec 2, 2017

Richard "Dick" Gibson, age 79, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017. He was born on July 27, 1938 in Bellaire, OH.Richard worked for the Madison Township Police Department and the Canal Winchester Police Department, as well as being retired from Crane Plastics after 32 years of service and Kroger after 14 years.He is a distinguished veteran of the US Army,...

Keith Schaeffer Jacobs

Keith Schaeffer Jacobs

Dec 1, 2017

Keith Schaeffer Jacobs, 95, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017, in Pataskala, OH. Keith was born on June 9, 1922, in Lima, OH to E. Bruce and Luella (Schaeffer) Jacobs.Keith was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary and brother, William Jacobs.He is survived by his daughters, Pamela (Pat) Beveridge, Debra Holloway, Rebecca (Phil) Davis; step-daughter, Karen McKown;...

Roy Edward Bailey

Roy Edward Bailey

Dec 1, 2017

Roy Edward Bailey, 78, of Johnstown, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017. Roy was born in Gallia County on May 14, 1939 to the late James and Eloise (Hammond) Bailey. Roy served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1957 to 1965. He served as Jersey Township Trustee for 28 years. He was married to Evelyn (Vitale) for...

Betty M. Scott

Betty M. Scott

Dec 1, 2017

Betty M. Scott, age 89 passed away on Friday December 1, 2017. She was born in Columbus, OH on February 9, 1928 to the late Eugene Montego and Viola Pritchard. She was a devout Christian. Betty had a love for cooking and was known for preparing huge Thanksgiving feasts for her family and friends. She is preceded in death by...

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