Obituaries

Christine D. Rakes

Christine D. Rakes

Aug 13, 2017

Christine Rakes , 66, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, August, 13, 2017. Christine was born April 1, 1951 to James and Ermagean (Collier) Miller.She was married to Edward Rakes III for 37 years. Christine will be deeply missed by her; children Erika Anderson, Edward Rakes IV, Evette Rakes, Elaina Rakes; 10 grandchildren ; mother Ermagean Sigers; brothers James, David; sisters...

Bryan E. Lake

Bryan E. Lake

Aug 13, 2017

Bryan E. Lake, age 34, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017. He was born in Columbus, OH on October 18, 1982. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Lucinda Lake; maternal grandfather, Edward Powell. He is survived by his son, Jaden; parents Phillip Lake and Kelly McGee; stepfather, James Whitehead; siblings, Deborah Lake, Christine (Tony) Salman, Joseph...

William R. Allen Sr.

William R. Allen Sr.

Aug 13, 2017

William R. Allen Sr., 67, passed away Aug. 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by mother, Patricia Allen; father, James Vitale; mother and father-in-law, Verna and Stan Seth. Bill is survived by wife of 50 years, Patty Allen; son, William (Laura) Allen II; brother, James (Lisa) Vitale; grandchildren, Autumn Allen, Taylor Sparkman, Gabbie Delong, Sarah Emerson, and Aiden Cox;...

David L Miller

David L Miller

Aug 12, 2017

David L. Miller, age 74 of Sunbury, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on August 12, 2017. He was born on August 4, 1943 to the late Ellsworth and Ethel (Webb) Miller in Dayton, OH. He was a Vietnam War Era Veteran in the U.S. Army. David retired in 2005 from Economy Linen and Towel Service and worked with his...

Gary L. Moore

Gary L. Moore

Aug 12, 2017

Gary L. Moore "Chopper", age 66, passed away on August 12, 2017. He was born November 27, 1950 in Columbus, OH.Gary is preceded in death by his parents Otto and Anne Moore; beloved wife Michele; sister Ruth Ann; and brother Junior.He is survived by his daughter Julianne (Aaron Harris) Moore; granddaughter Jayda Moore; as well as extended family and friends.Gary...

Alexis R. Silknitter

Alexis R. Silknitter

Aug 12, 2017

Alexis R. Silknitter, age 57 passed away at St. Ann's Hospital on Saturday, August 12, 2017. She was born in Columbus, OH on September 4, 1959 to Alex and Shirley Petrides. She was a long time employee of Eddie Bauer Fulfillment Services. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Silknitter; grandchildren, Jonathan, Alexandria and Silas; mother, Shirley Petrides; siblings, James...

Lewis David Stethem

Lewis David Stethem

Aug 12, 2017

Lewis David Stethem, 87, of Orient, OH, died Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Mt. Carmel Hospital. He was a home builder, President of Stethem Builders Inc., he built homes in Hilliard, West Jefferson and Grove City for over 45 years, retiring in 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thurman and Lillian Stethem, sisters, Connie and Dolores and...

Tommy Caudill

Tommy Caudill

Aug 11, 2017

Tommy Caudill, age 39 of Columbus, passed away on August 11, 2017. He was born on June 30, 1978 to Joy (May) Farrar and the late Alvin T. Caudill in Columbus, OH. Along with his mother, Tommy is survived by children Thomas "Cain" Caudill, Shyann Caudill, Clint Caudill, Emily Caudill and Austin Caudill, brother Mark May, grandmother Leona May, many...

Mary Ellen Wentworth

Mary Ellen Wentworth

Aug 11, 2017

Mary Ellen Wentworth, nee O'Brien, born January 16, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio, was taken home to God on August 11, 2017 following a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer.Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Edward Joseph and Mary Katherine (Foley) O'Brien and her sister Kathleen (O'Brien) Brown. Mary is survived by her two daughters Shannon Marie Dauberman...

Gail L, Campbell

Gail L, Campbell

Aug 11, 2017

Gail L. Campbell, age 91 of Columbus, passed away August 11, 2017 after a long courageous battle with breast cancer. She will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by her husband Steve Campbell and son Mark Campbell.Survived by children Melody (Mike) Cline, Merrie (Jeff) Smith, and Marilyn Pennington; grandchildren Melissa (Ron) Shelton, Stephanie (Carl) Eblin, Heather Parrett, and Megan Smith;...

Katherine Pauline Johnson

Katherine Pauline Johnson

Aug 11, 2017

Katherine P. Johnson, 102, passed away on August 11, 2017. She was born on May 13, 1915 in Delaware County, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Owen, her parents and son, Louis Johnson. Surviving family includes son, David Johnson, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 10-11am, Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Newcomer Funeral...

Robert Paul Branham

Robert Paul Branham

Aug 10, 2017

Robert Branham, 75, passed away on August 10, 2017. He was born on September 12, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, Docky W. and Marie Branham, son, Robert Branham II and 3 brothers. Surviving family includes wife, Dottie, son, Doug Branham, sister, Ruth Karnes and brother, John Branham. Visitation will be held from 12-2pm, Friday, August 18,...

Janice E. Huttton

Janice E. Huttton

Aug 10, 2017

Janice E. Hutton, age 64 of Cardington, OH, passed away on August 10, 2017. She was born May 23, 1953 in Clinton, IA to the late Edward and Betty Lou Hutton.Janice is preceded in death by her husband Steven R. Hazlewood.She is survived by her daughters Jennifer Martz (Alvarado), and Rebekah (Mike Zortman) Ridgeway; grandchildren Cody and Sarah Marquette, Jarrod...

Earl T. Watts

Earl T. Watts

Aug 10, 2017

Earl Thomas Watts, Jr passed Thursday, August 10, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born in Charleston, WV on April 21, 1947, to the late Earl T. and Alice (Titman) Watts. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Karen (Brock) Watts; son, Lubin (Melissa) Watts; daughter, Kari Diamond; granddaughter, Kara Watts; several brothers and sisters...

Phuong Tran

Phuong Tran

Aug 9, 2017

Phuong Tran (Earng Nang), age 91 of Keystone Heights, FL passed away on August 8, 2017, surrounded by family. She was born on August 25,1925 in Kratie Province, Cambodia.Phuong is survived by her children and their spouses: Im Tang, Lee Song Tang & Tuat Tang, Heng Song Tang & Sochien Tang, Khen Song Tang, Lang Thi Tran (Tang) & Anh...

Joseph Robert West

Joseph Robert West

Aug 9, 2017

Joseph West, age 66, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born on July 21, 1951 in Scranton, PA.Joe was a lover of all things music and was the owner of Mostly Music in Cape Coral, FL for 28 years. His voice will never be forgotten.Surviving family includes wife, Rebecca Joyner-West; daughters, Erin (David) Jacob,...

Kennith R. Hale

Kennith R. Hale

Aug 9, 2017

Kennith R. Hale, 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Huntington, West Virginia. Kennith was born on March 17, 1940 in Martin County, KY to Arthur and Opal Hale. Kennith is preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Cynthia and brother, Chester. He is survived by second wife, Rosetta; daughters, Lisa Ogden, Jonie (Bill) Roberts; grandchilden, Audrey...

Marvalee Ann Knox

Marvalee Ann Knox

Aug 8, 2017

Beloit Kansas, October 18th 1923Parents: Louise Ann Gobel and William W. MurphySiblings: Grace Brennan, Alice Sarver, Dennis MurphyGrandchildren: Teresa Peck, Ronda Hermans, Joseph K. Hauser, Jennifer (Michael) SheetsGreat Grandchildren: Erica & Erin Svisdahl, Ashley (Dustin) Ashbrook; Joseph Christopher and Joshua Kenneth Hauser, Jack Ryan Johnson, and Kenna Rochell HauserAfter the death of her father William W. Murphy in 1927 and...

Philip D. Miller

Philip D. Miller

Aug 8, 2017

Philip D. Miller, DDS, age 68, passed away at Grant Medical Center on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. He was born in Oberlin, OH on March 8, 1949 to the late John and Betty Miller. Philip received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Chemistry from Miami University in Oxford, OH. He worked on his P.hD. in Chemistry at Louisiana State University...

Jerry Curtis Evans

Jerry Curtis Evans

Aug 7, 2017

Jerry C. Evans, 76, of Blacklick, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017. Jerry was born April 28, 1941 to the late William and Ceynor (Evans) Evans.He attended The Ohio State University, was a veteran of the United States Army, and a proud Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. He was married to the love of his life Sharon...

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