Obituaries
Richard Vanorder
Jan 24, 2019
Richard VanOrder, age 78, June 4, 1940 to January 24, 2019. Beloved husband and father. Preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara VanOrder and daughter, LeeAnn VanOrder. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Lavona VanOrder, children: Lori (Jim), Buddy (Denise), Lisa (Roland) and Mike (Jennifer), 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, loving brother and sisters, several nieces...
Iris Jean Grodhaus
Jan 24, 2019
Iris Jean (Smith) (Lambert) Grodhaus, 94, of Westerville, passed away January 24, 2019. Iris was born August, 7, 1924 to the late Ralph and Velma Del (George) Smith. Iris was the first person in her family to graduate from college. She was a "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII, building Hell Divers at Curtis Wright. She was the former state commander...
Mary Alice Courts
Jan 24, 2019
Mary Alice Courts (Whiteside), 79 of Columbus went home to her savior on January 24th, 2019 at Scioto Community.Mary and her twin sister, the late Margaret Skaggs, were born on their father's birthday December 28th, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Cecil and Mary Agnes (Sanderson) Whiteside. Mary was married to the love of her life, the late Larry...
Dorothy Austin
Jan 23, 2019
Dorothy L, Austin, formerly of 304 Midland Ave, Columbus, OH fell asleep in death January 23, 2019. Born May 20,1938 in Centre, Alabama, she moved to Urbancrest, OH with her husband John W. Austin Sr. in 1956, raising seven children. She was baptized in 1968 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and volunteered in the ministry work for many years. Dorothy...
Bill Edwards
Jan 23, 2019
Edwin "Bill" L. Edwards, age 89 of Westerville, passed away at his residence on January 23, 2019. He was born on January 31, 1929 to the late Everett and Rosa (Sizemore) Edwards in Huntington, WV. Bill served his country in the U.S. Marines and the Army National Guard for 21 years, was a proud graduate of West Virginia University and...
Louise Hampton
Jan 22, 2019
Doris Louise Hampton was born November 19, 1932 in Holland, Texas to Joseph and Ruby Karl. She married Martin Riley Hampton on August 6, 1954. Louise is survived by her sister Linda Jo Donley, her two children, daughter Rae Beth Mooring (husband Walter), and son Martin Hampton (wife Linda). She had 5 grandchildren, Jessica (Mooring) Mather, Bill Mooring, Ben Mooring,...
Jimmy Varela
Jan 22, 2019
Jimmy Varela, 62, passed away Jan. 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents, Pablo Varela and Minerva Varela; brother, Antonio Varela. Jimmy is survived by sons, James, Ryan, and Christopher Varela; many grandchildren; sisters, Lucy Homar, Esther (the late Vernon) Krutsinger, Evelyn Varela, and Lydia Varela; brothers, Pablo (Chriss) Varela Jr., Gilbert Varela, and Edwin (Sly) Varela; many...
Betty A. Reed
Jan 22, 2019
Betty A. Reed, 74, of Columbus, passed away January 22, 2019. Betty was born September 11, 1944 to the late Herman and Myrma (Spangler) Likens. She loved to play bingo. She was married to Kerwin for 54 years. Betty will be deeply missed by her husband; son Sam (Jackie) Reed; grandchildren Kristian; 4 great-grandchildren ; sister Linda Dean and her...
Tim Hankinson
Jan 22, 2019
On Tuesday January 22, 2019, Tim Hankinson Sr., age 60, devoted Father of four wonderful children was called home after a long and determined battle with myelofibrosis and renal failure. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 27, 1958 to Julia and Dale Sr. He was very well respected...
Carol Lamachy
Jan 22, 2019
Carol Lamachy, 79, of Columbus, passed away January 22, 2019.Carol was born December 17, 1939 to Joseph and Stella (Czachor) Shevitts.Carol will be deeply missed by her; children Erick Lamachy, Angel Wilson and Lisa Evans; grandchildren Nickolas, Ashley, Victoria and Zack; great-grandchildren Trinity, Faith, Kash, Knox; sister Viola along with many other family and friends.Carol was preceded in death by...
Stephenie Diane Walden-Cobb
Jan 21, 2019
Stephenie Diane Walden - Cobb, 65, of Urbancrest, OH. Sunrise: May 21, 1953, Sunset: January 21, 2019. Survived by mother, Donna J. Brooks; children, Eric Walden and Tracey Vincent; grandchildren, Taylor Walden, Sasha Johnson, Erica Walden, Emily Walden, and Loyal Russell; four great-grandchildren; special friend, Bruce Wilson; brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Stephenie passed on...
James Paul Steinke
Jan 21, 2019
James Paul Steinke, 53, of Delaware, OH, passed away at home on Monday, January 21, 2019. Born on September 30, 1965, he is lovingly remembered by his wife of 26 years, Judy (Condit) Steinke; mother, Katherin (Culbertson) Steinke; son, James "Rey" Steinke; daughter Shannon Louise (Zachary) Farley with grandson Jedidiah Timothy Farley; his brother David (Cheri) Steinke; sister Cynthia Anderson;...
Daniel G. Ucker
Jan 20, 2019
Daniel G. Ucker, age 60, born December 30, 1958 at St. Ann's Hospital in Columbus, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Mount Carmel East. Pre-deceased by parents, Thomas A. and Alice E. (Kramer) and brothers, J. Mark Ucker and Thomas J. Ucker. Survived by daughters, Brittney Ucker and Taylr Ucker-Lauderman (Chris); siblings, William (Marie), John (Kim), Loretta Miller,...
Delbert Harlan
Jan 19, 2019
Delbert G. Harlan Sr., 85, of Columbus and Punta Gorda, FL, was called home to Jesus, on January 19, 2019, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born to the late Floyd E and Bertie Harlan in Columbus, OH, Delbert was preceded in death by his wife, best friend and love of his life, of 57 years, Blanche E. Harlan. He...
Kevin P. Shea
Jan 19, 2019
Kevin P. Shea, 58, of Westerville, OH passed on January 19, 2019 from kidney cancer. He was born in Tucson, AZ, but spent most of his life in Columbus.Kevin was a 1978 graduate of Bishop Hartley H.S. and a 1983 graduate of Ohio Dominican University. He loved driving and spent the majority of his working life as a driver, most...
Derek L. Williams
Jan 19, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Derek L. Williams announces his passing on January 19, 2019 at the age of 61 at The Ohio State University Hospital after a long battle with liver disease.He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles N. and Kathryn D. Williams, his brother Dean Williams and sister-in-law Vickie J. Williams, and...
William David Hall
Jan 19, 2019
William David Hall, 67, of Oak Hill, OH and formerly of Columbus, OH, passed away on January 19, 2019. He was born on April 9, 1951 in Delbarton, WV. He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Hall, mother, Clara Mae Spencer, sisters, Beverly Bailey and Debra Hix.He is survived by his wife, Janice, daughters, Rhonda (Deron) Hatfield, Cheryl...
Josie Lee Rathburn
Jan 19, 2019
Josie Rathburn, age 82, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019. She was born on October 31, 1936 in Esserville, VA. She retired from Big Bear in 1999 after numerous years of service. Surviving family includes son, David (Rae) Dean; grandchildren, Roselyn, Pearl, and Christina; great-grandchildren, Emma, Samantha, David and Alana; brother, Cecil. Preceded in death by parents, Fleet and Pearl...
John Douglas Burgett
Jan 18, 2019
Johnny Douglas Burgett, age 69, went to his heavenly home on January 18, 2019. Son of the late John Burgett and the late Betty Gale Crigger. Born February 7, 1949.He was a graduate of Franklin Heights High School class of 1967. John was a member of Brown Road Community Church in Columbus and was retired from Marrowbone Development as a...
Audrey M. Budd
Jan 18, 2019
Audrey M. Budd, 82, passed away Jan. 18, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by parents, Viola and John Andersen; aunt, Mary Hickey; husband, Charles R. Budd; daughter, Collette Budd; son, James Budd; grandson, Ricky Morris Budd; beloved brother, Jimmy Andersen. Audrey is survived by sons, Kevin Owen, Chuck (Tina) Budd, Scott (Allison) Budd; daughter,...
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