Obituaries
Allen Thomas Bush
Feb 23, 2018
Allen Thomas Bush, age 74, passed away on February 23, 2018. He was born August 31, 1943 in Vanceburg, KY to the late Thomas and Garnet Bush. Allen was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Leslie Ann Bush; sister Margy Martin. He is survived by his beloved wife, of 46 years, Annabell; children Sherry Moore, and Billi (Andrew) Wade;...
Loretta A. Blevins
Feb 23, 2018
Loretta Blevins, age 86, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018. She was born on July 10, 1931 in London, OH. Loretta was a woman of strong faith who is now home with her father in Heaven. Surviving family includes children, Leonard (Lynn) Blevins Jr., Robert (Patricia) Blevins, Brenda Walker, Julie (Jeff) Roal, Sheryl (Stacey) Darst, Gina (Timothy) Mathews, Larry (Katie)...
Ernestine Vanness
Feb 22, 2018
Ernestine VanNess (Thompson) born on December 3, 1935 in Baltimore, Maryland passed away peacefully on February 22, 2018 at age 82. She was preceded in death by both of her parents Edith and Ernest Thompson. She was a graduate of Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland and retired from the Federal Government as a Security Clearance Adjudication Specialist with more than...
Lenny Kenneth Wellman
Feb 21, 2018
Lenny Kenneth Wellman, age 36 of Gahanna, passed away at his residence on February 21, 2018. He was born on July 30, 1981 in Columbus, OH. Lenny is survived by mother Ann (Ben) Kim, father Larry (Stanna) Wellman, siblings Doug (Tara) Cameron, Rick (Mallory) Wellman, Tyler Wellman, Kamari Kim and Hillary Kim, nieces Ashley and Hannah, nephew Nathan. He is...
Merle Henderson Smith
Feb 21, 2018
Merle Henderson Smith, age 68, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 surrounded by his family. Merle was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran having served in the US Army.He is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann Smith.He is survived by one daughter, Stacey Vincent, and one son, Eugene Smith; several brothers including, Elvis Joe (Brenda) Smith and Michael (Stephanie)...
Richard E. Hertenstein
Feb 20, 2018
Richard E Hertenstein, age 83, of Grove City, passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2018. Richard better known to his family and friends as Dick was born in Chillicothe, OH. Dick graduated from Franklin University with an engineering degree and he retired after 41 years from WBNS 10TV. Dick is remembered for enriching the lives of family and friends both...
Mary J. Young
Feb 20, 2018
Mary Jane Young "Janie", age 66, passed away February 20, 2018. She was born August 20, 1951. Preceded in death by parents Aloysius J. and Mary Jane Igel; brother Thomas A. Thomas; parents-in-law Dr. James P. and Mary Anne Young. Survived by beloved husband, of 37 years, James Brad Young; son James Brad (Jessica McKenzie)Young II; daughter Cari (Thomas) Stillwell;...
Marcus A. Mcmillan
Feb 20, 2018
Marcus Antonio McMillan Sr., 57, was called home suddenly on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Born on October 20, 1960, he was the son of Evadean Davis and the late Nelson McMillan. Marcus was also preceded in death by his brother Marlon. He is survived by his wife Debra McMillan, mother Evadean Davis; sons Marcus (Amanda) McMillan, and Marlon McMillan; brothers...
Joyce Ann Cring
Feb 20, 2018
Joyce Ann Cring (Walton), age 66, left this world at her residence and walked into paradise on February 20, 2018. She was a graduate of New Albany High School (1969), and a longtime employee of Dorcy International. She loved to camp and travel with her family, including many vacations in her beloved Hawaii. She also was a big OSU fan...
Helen Louise Neal
Feb 20, 2018
Helen Neal, age 86, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018. She was born on June 15, 1931 in Ashland, OH.Surviving family includes sons, Thomas (Kimberley) Neal and David (Vanessa Kelley) Neal; grandchildren, Tricia, Russell, Maegon, Tom (Kim) Neal, David (Brooke) Neal Jr., John (Amanda) Neal, Dan Curtis (Renae Yates), Stephanie Kelley and Shaunda (John) Drum; great-grandchildren, Tatum, Kendal, Tiffany, Devvon,...
Nancy A. Zag
Feb 20, 2018
Nancy A. Zag, age 79, passed away on February 20, 2018. She was born April 12, 1938 in Columbus, OH to the late Alex and Mary Zag. She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings Michael, Mary, Annie, Irene, Frank, and Joe. Nancy is survived by her son Samuel (Stephanie) Zag; grandchildren Jennifer, Valerie, and Heather Zag, Joshua, Vanessa,...
Ezra Alexander Moore
Feb 19, 2018
Ezra Alexander Moore, infant son of Alexandria Moore, received complete and total healing when he entered Heaven on February 19th, 2018. He was born on December 10th, 2017 and fought hard for 2 months before finding rest with his Heavenly Father. Ezra was preceded in death by his Great Grandpa, Paul Moore and his Great Grandma Janet White. He is...
Sylvia Kinnaird
Feb 19, 2018
Sylvia Kinnaird, age 74, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018. She was born on May 26, 1943 in Columbus, OH.Surviving family includes husband, Wilson Kinnaird; daughters, Susan (Chad) Hunnell and Shera (Tommy) Huntzinger; grandchildren, Larry, Lexi, Skyler and Autumn; great-grandson, Zayden; twin sister, Ada Rutherford; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Granville and Lillian...
Helen M. Clevenger
Feb 19, 2018
Helen M. Clevenger, age 92, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2018. She was born on December 15, 1925 in Sandusky, OH to the late Frances and Christine Slygh. Helen is preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband Lee B. Clevenger. She is survived by children Art (Jan) Clevenger, Marie Sagraves, Bill (Charlene) Clevenger, and Ellen (Terry) Ledbetter; grandchildren,...
Jean E. Welch
Feb 19, 2018
Jean E. Welch, age 57, passed away peacefully at the Kobacker House on Monday, February 19, 2018. She was born in Columbus, OH on January 4, 1961 to John and Dorothy Dawson.Jean loved her family and enjoyed life to the fullest. She had a loving, gentle soul and her strength is an inspiration to everyone she met. Just being in...
Charles Michael Javorina
Feb 18, 2018
Charles "Mike" Javorina, 70, passed away on February 18, 2018. He was born on June 2, 1947. Mike was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Javorina, son, Mark and brother, Dan. Surviving family includes sons, Michael Javorina, Alex Javorina, Adam (Sarah) Javorina, grandson, Dominic, granddaughter, Honesty, siblings,...
Carol Ruth Guterl
Feb 18, 2018
Carol Guterl, age 75, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. She was born on May 22, 1942 in Newark, NJ.Carol was an avid reader, writer and enjoyed painting.Surviving family includes husband, Arthur Guterl, Jr.; daughter, Suzanne (Craig) Courtney; grandchildren, Alexander and Brooke Courtney; sister, Ruth Schaefer.Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Ruth Friedrich.Memorial service will be held Sunday, February...
Evelyn Marie Shellhamer
Feb 17, 2018
Evelyn M. "Jo" Shellhamer, age 81, was received by the Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2018. She was born on March 3, 1936 in Columbus, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin "Sonny" Shellhamer; parents, Guy and Lorenda Butler; sister, Margaret DeLong; brothers, William, Guy Jr., George and Harry Butler. Surviving family includes; daughters, Edwina (Daniel) Hornung...
Rita Gail Damron
Feb 17, 2018
Rita Gail Damron, 55, went to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, February 17, 2018 in Westerville, OH. after a lengthy illness. Rita was born on May 15, 1962 in Pikeville, KY to Lowell and the late Sarah (Duty) Damron.She is survived by her father, Lowell Damron; siblings Karen (James) Dotson, Trudi (Pat) LeMaster, Troy Nace, Pamela (John) Spires, and Kevin...
Robert Hegarty
Feb 17, 2018
Robert Hegarty, 88, passed away on February 17, 2018. He was born on June 11, 1929. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Charlotte Hegarty. Surviving family includes wife, Norma, sons, Michael (Karen) Hegarty, Tim (Connie) Hegarty, Terry (Karen) Hegarty, Pat (Lynda) Hegarty, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 1-2pm, Sunday, February 25th, 2018...
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