Obituaries
Charles Samuel Sharpton
Apr 26, 2017
Charles "Porkchops" Samuel Sharpton born June 13, 1931 in Covington GA, went home to heaven Wednesday April 26, 2017. He was a 1950 graduate of Andrew Jackson High School in Jacksonville FL where he was affectionately known as "Little Lou". He attended John B. Stetson Jr. College (FL) and Southwest Mississippi College. He served in the United States Army and...
Antonio Tippett
Apr 25, 2017
TIPPETTAntonio Tippett, age 24 passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. He was born in Columbus, OH on April 9, 1993. Antonio was a life time resident of New Albany, OH, where he was a graduate of New Albany High School. His passions were skate boarding, photography, filming, dirt bike and ATV riding.He is preceded in death by his paternal...
Mona D. Staley
Apr 25, 2017
Mona D. Staley Hartzell, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on April 25, 2017. She was born November 1, 1940 in Plumsock, PA to the late Arthur Sr. and Daisy Hartzell.Mona is preceded in death by her parents and siblings John Hartzell and Roy Hartzell.She is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years Richard; Daughter Connie...
William A. Hayes Jr.
Apr 25, 2017
William A. Hayes Jr., 50, of Grove City, OH, passed away on April 25, 2017. He was born in Hampton, VA on April 3, 1967. He was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Eloise L. Knight. Surviving family includes wife, Georgianna, children, Madison (Michael) Fregien, Morgan Hayes, siblings, Douglas Price, Leta Booker, half-brother, Brian Hayes, half-sister, Nikki...
Ernest H. Prater Jr.
Apr 25, 2017
Ernest H. Prater Jr., passed away on April 25, 2017 at his residence. He was born on July 2, 1942 in Flatfork, KY. He was a 1960 graduate of Grove City High School. Ernest attended the Ohio State University and graduated from IBM Computer School. He worked at the Columbus Gas Company, worked on the starting gate at Beulah Park...
Rita L. Riley
Apr 24, 2017
Rita L. Riley (McCormick), 81, passed away April 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband, Thomas J. Riley; children, Mary A. Bailey, Michael J. Riley, and Anthony H. Riley. Rita is survived by daughters, Kathleen Deutch and Karen Pooler; ten grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Rita retired from Roxanne Laboratories and enjoyed raising her family. Visitation Thursday, April 27,...
Susan D. Mcnamer
Apr 23, 2017
Susan D. McNamer (Bready), 49, passed away April 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Janet Bready; maternal grandparents, Lorain and Evalee Thivener. Susan is survived by husband, Stephen L. McNamer; son, Joey Rood; grandson, Talyon; aunts and uncle, Ethel Mooney, Robin Weiler, and David Thivener; siblings, Patricia VanCleaf, Robert Bready, Karen Eckelberry, Patty (Greg) Jones,...
Dorothy Gray
Apr 23, 2017
Dorothy Mae Snedeker Gray "Dottie", 69, passed away Sunday April 23, 2017 at her home in Columbus. She had battled cancer for the last year. Dottie is survived by her husband Bill; sons John (Michelle) and Tim (Katie) Gray; 3 grandchildren Miles, Amanda, and Emma Gray; 4 sisters Jean (Don) Bardall, Linda (Terry) Scott, Donna (Mel) Brick, and Jane (Doug)...
Rick Fresch
Apr 22, 2017
Richard A. "Rick" Fresch June 27, 1942 - April 22, 2017 Richard A. "Rick" Fresch, aged 74, of Minerva Park, Ohio, died peacefully April 22, 2017. Born June 27, 1942 in Sandusky, Ohio, Rick graduated from Sandusky High School and Cleveland State University, with a BA in Business. He lived in London, Ohio for 21 years where he ran Fresch...
David C. Robison
Apr 22, 2017
David Robison, age 61, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. He was born on December 5, 1955 in Quantico, VA. He was an avid golfer, gun enthusiast, woodworker and craftsman. David enjoyed Ohio State Football, Dallas Cowboys and NASCAR racing. He will always be remembered for the deep love he had for his family and friends.Surviving family includes loving wife,...
John N. Wilson
Apr 20, 2017
John Neal Wilson, age 69, of Reese Station, OH, transitioned to his heavenly home on April 20, 2017 with the comfort and care received from the Zusman House. Born in Huntington, West Virginia on January 14, 1948 and raised on a farm in Ironton, OH before moving to Reese Station, OH. John was a retired employee of DLA Land and...
Erma L. Gibson
Apr 20, 2017
Erma L. Gibson, 85, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Erma was born in Canton, OH on November 22, 1931 to George and Margaret (Eldridge) Evans and is preceded in death by her parents; son, Waverly Woods; siblings, Eugene Bond, Virginia Fite, Henry Pearson Jr, Carla Franklin; adopted parents, Henry and Madeline Pearson...
David Phillip Huston
Apr 19, 2017
David Phillip Huston, age 57, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He was born on June 20, 1959 in Columbus, OH. Graduated from North High School and attended University of South Florida. David was also an avid Ohio State football fan.Surviving family includes siblings, Gloria Duey, Nancy (David) Millar, Terry (Jean) Huston, Beverly (Mike) Smith and Scott (Jackie) Huston; Godson,...
Margaret Joan Massie
Apr 19, 2017
Margaret Joan Massie, 86, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Jo was born in Thornville, Ohio on April 2, 1931, to John and Mary (McNab) Padgett and is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald O. Massie; daughters, Joyce Diane Massie and Jeanette Ramey; brothers, John and Paul Padgett; sons-in-law, Sonny Schulze and Ron...
Joyce Ellen Robinson (Smith)
Apr 18, 2017
Joyce Ellen Robinson (Smith), age 70, of Westerville passed away at her residence on April 18, 2017. She was born on January 20, 1947 to the late Richard Sr. and Delores (Miller) Smith in Columbus, OH. Joyce is survived by daughters Cynthia (Frank) Lowe and Jessica Robinson; grandchildren Jordan West and Jackson Lowe; great grandchildren Royce and Liam West; cousin...
Richard Michael Cray
Apr 18, 2017
Richard Michael Cray, 64, passed away April 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by mother, Garnet Ruth Cray and brother, Jeffrey Owen Cray. Michael is survived by wife, Joanna; father, Richard N. (Frances) Cray; siblings, Cathy (Ron) Henry, Steven Cray, Timothy (Marsha) Cray; and many other loved ones. Graveside Service Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 2:30pm at Forest Lawn...
Patricia M. Campbell
Apr 18, 2017
Patricia M. Campbell age 77, of Columbus passed away on April 18, 2017. She was born to Charles Simms Sr. and Marian Graham on April 3, 1940. Patricia is survived by sons Richard (Tina) Campbell and Michael Campbell; grandchildren Sean and Zoe Campbell; Terry Weston and a host of loving family members. Along with her parents she is preceded in...
Ogreda Eileen Blank
Apr 17, 2017
Ogreda Eileen Blank1947-2017Ogreda Eileen Blank of Columbus, OH passed away in her home on Monday, April 17, 2017at the age of 69. She was born May 25, 1947 in Marion, Ohio, to the late William Blank and Janet M. Hesson. She is survived by her son, Michael Preston Gantt (wife Melissa) and twin grandchildren, Alex and Autumn both 5, of...
Sharon Lee Hutchison
Apr 17, 2017
Sharon Lee Hutchison (Sauer), age 74, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017. She was born June 19, 1942 in Gallipolis, OH. Raised in Pt. Pleasant, WV and graduated from PPHS in 1960. Retired after 31 years from Southwestern City Schools. She devoted her life to her family and the school children. Surviving family includes husband of 53 years, Harlow Hutchison;...
Marlene Burson
Apr 17, 2017
Burson, Marlene Claire, age 80, of Grove City, passed from this life on April 17, 2017. Born on April 3, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, Brian, her twin brother Marvin, and parents Charles and Hilda Watchorn.She is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, James, son Brett (Gina), daughter-in-law Christiana; grandchildren...
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