Obituaries
Karen Ann Barnes
Mar 14, 2017
Karen Ann Barnes passed away on March 14th, her 67th birthday, after a long hard fight with Cancer. Karen retired 12/31/2009 after 30 years from the Development Department of OSU where she managed gift processing later focusing on stewardship. Karen was an ardent supporter of the OSU football team, and you had better never call or text her during any...
Roseanne M. Kneisley
Mar 14, 2017
Roseanne M. Kneisley, 55, of Fairborn, OH, passed away on March 14, 2017. She was born on June 23, 1961. Surviving family includes children, Tia (Steve) Turner, Karl Henry III, Jenna (Luke) Schmid, grandchildren, Kehli D. Walton, Cameron J. Turner, Dhalaynie R.K. Turner, Mason Erik Schmid and former husband, Karl Henry II. A gathering of family and friends will be...
Clayton Levon Harrell
Mar 12, 2017
Clayton Harrell, 77, of London, OH, passed away on March 12, 2017. He was born on December 10, 1939. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Retired pipefitter from Local 189 in Columbus, OH. The thing he loved most was family gatherings. His wife was the love of his life for 55 years. He was preceded in death by...
Kathryn Ellen Hollins
Mar 12, 2017
Kathryn Ellen HollinsOur beloved Katie passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017, at age 37 in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Charles L. and Mary Ellen Hollins; her maternal grandfather, Raymond P. Howe; aunts, Lisa F. Hollins, JoAnn Albritton; cousin, Tara Hollins.Katie is survived by her maternal grandmother, Jerrye E. Howe; father, Paris L. Hollins,...
Sheldon Ray Higgins
Mar 12, 2017
Sheldon "Sonny" Ray Higgins, 52, passed away March 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by mother, Glenna Johnstone; grandparents, Howard and Dorothy Higgins. Sonny is survived by wife, Melissa; sons, Spencer, Jacob, and Chance Higgins; mother-in-law, Patricia Carter; sisters, Kathy (Kevin) Ogdin and Sherry (Mike) Lantz; aunt, Ruth (Bob) Adair; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation Friday, March 17,...
John Terrance Haycook
Mar 12, 2017
John T. Haycook, Sr., age 70, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017.John was employed as a truck driver for Coca-Cola and Old Dominion for numerous years. He was a huge Ohio State fan, avid bingo player and enjoyed spending time at the casino. Surviving family includes wife, Judy; children, Elizabeth (Jerry), Kimberly, Terri Jo, John (Kim), Tammy (Gary), Kerby (Angie);...
Melda Bower
Mar 12, 2017
Melda Bower, 80, of Columbus, OH passed away on March 12, 2017. She was born on January 26, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Rhoda Kirk, all siblings, son, Don Knotts (Bower). Surviving family includes daughter, Ruby (Michael) Balogh, son, Larry Lee Bower, granddaughters, Lori Jean, Brittany, Katie, grandson, Nathan, great-grandchildren, special niece, Patty Snyder...
Ruth E. Mauck
Mar 12, 2017
Ruth E. Mauck, 90, passed away March 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband, Robert E. Mauck; son, John "Jack" Robert Mauck; and brother, Ralph Turnbull. Ruth is survived by children, Lynn Liston and Michael (Roxanne) Mauck; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Gail, Paul, and Robert Turnbull; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from...
Thelma Jean Kyer
Mar 11, 2017
Thelma Jean (Hollback) Kyer, age 83, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017, due to dementia and other health issues. She was born in South Webster, OH on January 7, 1934. She was a resident of West Park Nursing Center of Columbus, and had been a nearly 60-year resident of Grove City, OH. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents...
Anna Jean Jones
Mar 11, 2017
Anna Jean Jones, 89, of Delaware, Ohio went peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Anna was born in South Perry, Ohio on May 20, 1927 to Eugene and Wilda Hettinger. She was preceded in death by parents; husband, Kelly; daughter, Amy Stewart; great-grandson, Joshua Barrett and sisters-in-law, Judy Timpe and Carrie Hettinger.Anna is survived by children, William...
William Lee Howison
Mar 11, 2017
William Lee Howison, 80, born in Richwood, OH, passed away March 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by parents, Marion "Mike" and Louise Howison. Bill is survived by wife of 51 years, Barbara; sister, Sharon (Sujit) Chatterji; twin nephews, S. Keith (Suzanne) and S. Kent (Tamanna) Chatterji; great-niece, Anna; great-nephews, Owen, Aidan, and Kamran; special friends, Jan and Bill...
Flossie Mae (Adkins) Phillips
Mar 11, 2017
Flossie "Flo" Mae (Adkins) Phillips, 86 of Westerville, passed away at Heartland of Uptown Westerville on March 11, 2017. She was born on December 22, 1930 in Sandy Hook, KY. Flossie was a teacher within the Elliott County (KY) School System until 1953. Flo is survived by children Gary (Jan) Phillips of Lenoir City, TN and Marlisa (David) Elking of...
Evan Edward Wilson
Mar 10, 2017
A memorial service celebrating the life of Evan Edward Wilson, age 79, of Harbor Hills, will be held from 3 – 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 1 at the Jacksontown United Methodist Church rec center, 9350 Jacksontown Road, Jacksontown, Ohio.Ed "Sonny" was born June 29, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio to the late John Edward and Jean (Harrity) Wilson. Ed passed...
Benjamin Paul Spitler
Mar 9, 2017
Benjamin Paul Spitler, age 81, passed away at Valley View Care Center on March 9th, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Spitler (married 46 years), parents Ira and Hazel Spitler and siblings Jean Smith, Billie Stouffer and Daniel Spitler. Surviving family includes children, Ben (Kelly) Spitler, Jeff (Kelly) Spitler, Lori (David) Rowland,...
Charles E. Watson
Mar 9, 2017
Charles E. WatsonBorn 9/13/1937 in Chicago, Illinois, died 3/9/2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents William and Enola Watson. He is survived by his only child, Gwen E. Watson of Columbus, Ohio, his companion Mary Hopper Howell of Lancaster, Ohio and his beloved dog, Sophie.Chuck graduated from Park College in 1959 where he sang with...
Emilie Geravia Wright
Mar 8, 2017
Emily Geravia Wright of Columbus, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 8. Known to most people as Geravia or "Geri," she was born in Beckley, W.Va. on April 18, 1941, the daughter of Kira Evelyn Walthall and Coleman Cook. In 1948, Kira Walthall married William A. Dodson Sr., and the family moved to New Castle, Pa., in 1951. Geravia graduated from New...
Vicki Lynn Showalter
Mar 8, 2017
Vicki Showalter, age 62, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 8, 2017.She was the Dance Grandma for Reflections Dance Center. Vicki enjoyed scrap booking, photography, vacationing to Disney World and loved spending time with her family. She was an avid traveler who loved her vacations.She was an employee of The Anderson's General Store in Dublin where she enjoyed her friendship with...
Jacob Patrick Mcintyre
Mar 6, 2017
Jacob Patrick McIntyre, age 24 passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017. He was born in Columbus, OH on January 20, 1993. Jacob is survived by his mother, Phyllis Ricketts; father Phillip (Sheri) McIntyre; sister, Shannon Escalona; brothers, John Paul (Janae) Dennis, Joseph (Courtney) McIntyre; grandmother, Earline Linville, as well as a large extended family. The family will receive friends...
Everett R Barnes Sr.
Mar 5, 2017
Everett R. Barnes Sr., 79 of Reynoldsburg, passed away on March 5, 2017 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was born on April 5, 1937 to the late Eutice and Effie (Webb) Barnes in Matewan, WV. Everett is survived by wife of 30 years Joyce (Fisher) Barnes; children Everett (Brenda) Jr, Jenny (Dan), Max (Gloria), Michael (Lynn), Mark, Gregory (Jessica),...
About Us
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions is a collection of obituaries for Columbus, Ohio and surrounding areas. With services throughout the area that are updated regularly. Find local Columbus Ohio obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.