Obituaries
A. Kirk Roberts
Feb 11, 2018
A. Kirk Roberts passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 after a long bout of Parkinson's disease. He graduated from Tulsa University with a degree in Geology. Kirk was a veteran of the U.S. Army, Corp of Engineers serving in Japan. He worked for Gulf Oil and as an independent consulting geologist. Kirk is survived by his wife of 63 years,...
Joseph Lee Melnick
Feb 10, 2018
Joseph Lee Melnick, 54, of Columbus, peacefully passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018. Joe was born August 11, 1963 to Joseph and Doris {Casto} Melnick. He served in the United States Army. Joe enjoyed taking his children to Clippers games. He loved going to yard sales, auctions and collected many things. Joe will be deeply missed by his; children April...
Randall Duane Cain
Feb 10, 2018
Randall Duane Cain, age 58, of Columbus, OH went to his heavenly home on February 10, 2018. He retired after 24 years with the Ohio Department of Transportation. Randy was a faithful member of Lighthouse Ministries where through the years he worked in the Bus Ministry, the Children's Ministry, the Church Photographer, the VBS Program, Lighthouse on the Lawn, the...
Harry W. Barrow, Jr.
Feb 10, 2018
Barrow, Jr. Harry William, 89, born on June 15, 1928. Went to heaven on February 10, 2018.He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 ½ years, Martha; parents, Harry W. Sr. and Margaret Lucas; sisters, Virginia Lucas and Donna Pelstring.He will be sadly missed by his four children, Diane, Kathleen, Nancy and David (Jackie); 6 grandchildren, Corey, Bryan...
Cora Reva Perry
Feb 9, 2018
Cora Reva Perry, 78, of Columbus, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018. Reva was born August 23, 1939 to Glen and Bertha (Dixon) Ross. She attended West Side Freewill Baptist Church. Reva will be deeply missed by her; children Dana Perry, Gail (Gary) Fullen, Linda (Bob) Dill, Tim (Nancy) Perry; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers; 2 sisters. Along with...
Marvin A Feazel
Feb 9, 2018
Marvin A. Feazel, age 78, of Alexandria, OH, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on February 9, 2018. He was born on August 12, 1939 to the late Darrol L and Vera Louise (Layman) Feazel in Johnstown, OH. Marvin is survived by son Chuck (Mary) Feazel, siblings Linda (Bill) Richardson and Roger (Terri) Feazel, grandchildren, step-daughters Jeanette and Georgette, many...
Ned Myers
Feb 8, 2018
Ned Myers, age 83, of Grove City, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 8, 2018. He was born on November 17, 1934 to Nettie Myers Bridgefoot and William B. Myers in Columbus. Ned proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Patricia Myers and...
Kelly L. Verne
Feb 8, 2018
Kelly L. Verne, age 60, passed away February 8, 2018. She was born January 14, 1958. Preceded in death by parents Carol and Clifford Dunnigan. Kelly is survived by her beloved husband German; father-in-law Frank Verne; children Misty (Billy) Broyles, German (Brooke) Verne Jr. and Jeremy (Ashley) Verne; grandchildren Jacob and Makayla; great-grandchildren Leann, Ava and Owen; little sister Gina;...
Phyllis H. Espenschied
Feb 8, 2018
Phyllis H. Espenschied, 99, of Grove City, OH, passed away February 8, 2018. She was born in Union Hospital on September 27, 1918. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles; mother, Mildred; granddaughter, Jennifer Grafe; brothers, Kenny and Glenn; sister, Betty.She is survived by her daughters, Sue (Dewey) Grafe, Carol (Jerry) Hunt; grandchildren, Cindy Jerles, Becky Grafe, Michael,...
Janice Corder
Feb 7, 2018
Janice Corder, age 81, passed away on February 7, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Nellie Durfey; brothers Robert and Bruce Durfey. Janice is survived by her children Melissa (David) Cole, Teresa Swank, Kendra (George) Bright, and Deborah (Bob) Fleming; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; nephew Robert (Janet) Durfey; as well as extended family...
Susan M. Swan
Feb 7, 2018
Susan M. Swan, age 70, passed peacefully on February 7, 2018 surrounded by her children Marcus Swan III, Martin Swan, and Melissa Logan. She spent her last few days with many of her family and friends. In addition to her children, Susie is survived by siblings Judy, David, Kathryn, Becky, and Claudia; granddaughters Kaci Swan, Kara Swan, Sarah Swan, and...
Jack D. Vawter Sr.
Feb 7, 2018
Jack D. Vawter, 86, passed away on February 7, 2018. He was born on March 31, 1931. Jack was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul D. Vawter and Charity Smith, first wife, Peggy Ann Vawter and sisters Ann and Debby. Surviving family includes wife, Mary Ann, children, Jack D. (Janet)...
Cheryl L'Tanya Slaughter
Feb 7, 2018
Cheryl L'Tanya Slaughter, 58, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 in Columbus, OH. Cheryl was born on December 18, 1959 in Columbus to Brenda and Theotis Slaughter.Cheryl is preceded in death by her father; brothers, Theotis, II and G. Demetrius.She is survived by her children, Carlos (Amanda) Slaughter, Deven (Jessica) Hammonds, Cheri Hammonds; mother,...
James Kenneth Roberts
Feb 7, 2018
James Kenneth Roberts, 75, of Columbus, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 7, 2018. James was born October 3, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI to John W. and Janis G. (Reichardt) Roberts. He has been a resident of Columbus since 1974. James retired from J.C. Penney quality control, also employed by Harry and David. He held leadership positions within his church and...
Daniel Patrick Lindsay
Feb 7, 2018
Daniel Patrick Lindsay, 85, passed away on February 7, 2018. He was born on May 16, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Helen Lindsay, brother, Jack Lindsay, sister, Charlene Kern, infant daughter. Surviving family includes wife of 67 years, Lorene, daughter, Susan (Stuart) Koble, 3 grandsons, Justin (Lauren) Koble, Jeffrey (Katy) Koble, Jon Koble, 4...
Elizabeth Sberna
Feb 6, 2018
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Anne Sberna, age 20, beloved daughter of Judy Bader (Dave Swartz) and Charles Sberna, Jr.; beloved sister of Jessica Bader (Joshua Reardon), Michael Bader, and Emma Sberna; devoted aunt to Ollie; beloved granddaughter of Don and June Hanigan and Mary and Charles Sberna (deceased); passed suddenly on February 6, 2018.Lizzie was a brilliant, beautiful, talented, and kindhearted woman....
Charles Hixson, Iii
Feb 6, 2018
Charles "Ed" Hixson III, age 57, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was born on November 30, 1960 in Columbus, OH. Surviving family includes wife, Pam Hixson; children, Anthony Hixson, Jonathon Hixson and Charles "Ed" Hixson IV; sisters, Kim (Robert) Mitchell, Michelle (Glenn) Hazlett; brother, Billy (Dia) Hixson; sister-in-law, Betty Hixson; In-laws, Martie, Barb, Judy and Harlow; niece, Crystal;...
Mario Javier Simpson
Feb 5, 2018
Mario Javier Simpson was born January 12, 1964 in Cristobal Canal Zone, Republic of Panama to the late Frances Caroline Mathews Simpson and Raymond Record Simpson. Mario departed this life at 9:44 pm on February 5, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Mario was a graduate of Rainbow City High School in Rainbow City Canal Zone, Republic of Panama. Mario moved...
Richard "Brandon" Gentry
Feb 5, 2018
Richard "Brandon" Gentry, 36, passed away after an illness on February 5, 2018. He was born on July 30, 1981. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald B. Gentry. Surviving family includes sons, Richard Jacob Alexander Gentry, Caleb Allen Gentry, step-sons, Austin Barbier, Dylan Barbier, mother, Janet Miller, sister, Venus Gentry, brother, Derick Gentry, nieces, Hennessy and Gabriela...
Rhys Wyatt Sanders
Feb 5, 2018
Rhys Wyatt Sanders, 19, passed away on February 5, 2018. He was born on October 15, 1998 in Columbus, OH. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary & Robert Straight and uncle, Bryan. Surviving family includes mother, Ruth Ann Straight, father, Larry Lee (Lisa & A.J.) Sanders, brothers, Joshua Lee (Christina)Sanders, Austin Robert Miles (Maguire) Sanders, sisters, Jennifer...
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