Obituaries

Jack C. Denny

Jack C. Denny

Jul 27, 2024

Jack C. Denny, 89, of Centerburg, passed away July 27, 2024, at 3:01pm, surrounded by his family. He was born in Nelsonville, Ohio on March 4, 1935, to the late Dallas Denny and Sue Kelly. He married Rowena Parsley, and she preceded him in death.

Those left to cherish Jack’s memory include five daughters, Laura (Matthew) Olson, Kelly Orwig, Jackie (Bruce)...

Barbara J Freeman

Barbara J Freeman

Jul 27, 2024

Barbara J Freeman, 91, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away July 27, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Clyde and Ersel Canter. 

Surviving family includes her sons, Robert, John, and Stephen. Grandchildren, Kimberly, Jonathan, and Christopher. Great grandchildren, Sophia, Maya, and Marie. 

Marlys Jean Shonk

Marlys Jean Shonk

Jul 27, 2024

Marlys Jean Shonk, age 95, of Powell, Ohio, passed away on July 27, 2024. Marlys was born on November 12, 1928 in Canton, Ohio, to Pearl and James Davidson. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed crafts, crocheting and spending time with her family. As a preacher's wife, she touched many lives by serving in...

Richard "Dick" Owen Alexander

Richard "Dick" Owen Alexander

Jul 27, 2024

Richard O. (“Dick”) Alexander, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Kobacher House on July 27, 2024. Dick was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, as well as his son Neil (Suzanne) Alexander. He leaves behind his beloved wife Nancy, children Shawn Alexander (Jack Jones), Rick Alexander (Jennifer Royall), Todd Alexander (Beth), Jon Alexander, his six grandchildren...

Delores May Douglas

Delores May Douglas

Jul 27, 2024

Delores May Douglas, 86, passed away on July 27, 2024. She was born in Springfield, OH on September 21, 1937 to Horace and Ruth (Waldren) Baker.. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving family includes children, Robin (James) Coridan, Loretta (James) Allen, Tim Young, Jeffrey Douglas, grandchildren, Alexandra Cox, Timmy Young, Nicholas D'Ippolito, Sarah Castle, Carmen Spalt, Alicia Douglas,...

George Thomas

George Thomas

Jul 26, 2024

George M Thomas, 80 of Grove City, born on May 1, 1944, passed away July 26, 2024. 

Tom loved his wife and took great care of her. He was loving, kind, and quick witted. He knew no stranger. He loved listening to books on tape and Elvis CDs. Tom loved to be on the golf course and making custom golf clubs...

Brad Allen Woolever

Brad Allen Woolever

Jul 26, 2024

Brad A Woolever, January 27, 1970 to July 26, 2024 of Columbus, Ohio.

After a long and tough battle with kidney disease, Brad’s body has succumb to the disease, and his spirit has gone home.

A faithful husband of 22 years, Brad was a Star Trek fan as well as an avid comic book and transformer collector who shared his passion with...

Neal Rutledge Altland

Neal Rutledge Altland

Jul 26, 2024

Neal Rutledge Altland, age 80, of Nashport, Ohio and formerly Cambridge, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 26th, 2024.

Neal was born on August 16th, 1943 in Wooster, Ohio to the late Jay Calvin and Bernice Marie (Grabham) Altland. 

Neal retired as the Publisher and General Manager of The Daily Jeffersonian in Cambridge, Ohio. Having found sobriety later in life, he found...

Robert Sells Sr.

Robert Sells Sr.

Jul 25, 2024

Robert William Sells, 86, passed away July 25, 2024. Robert was born in Pataskala, Ohio on December 29, 1937 to Orville and Ida Sells.

Bob was a proud Marine. He spent his life as a skilled electrician and retired from Sears Warehouse. Bob and his wife Christine were long term foster parents, who fostered and took care of over 100 children....

Vinupriya "Priya" Mariyanayagam

Vinupriya "Priya" Mariyanayagam

Jul 25, 2024

In loving memory of Vinupriya Benjamin Josephine Mariyanayagam, fondly called as Priya, a young beacon of love and kindness, who passed away on July 25, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born to Benjamin and Velankanni Mariyanayagam on March 19, 1980.

Priya was born in Madurai, Tamilnadu, India, where she grew up alongside her younger brother Tony and her puppy Benny....

Terry Wayne Barr

Terry Wayne Barr

Jul 24, 2024

Terry Warne Barr, 72, of Westerville, passed away July 24, 2024 at home. He was born in Moline, Illinois on April 11, 1952 to the late Kenneth and Betty (Wilkinson) Barr. He married Jill P. Jackson on July 13, 1974, spending over 50 years together, she survives. 

Along with his wife, those left to cherish his memory include sister-in-law, Ellen Barr;...

Robert William Hill, Jr.

Robert William Hill, Jr.

Jul 24, 2024

Robert William Hill, Jr., of Xenia, passed away July 24, 2024 at the Laurels of Norworth. He was born on November 11, 1947 in Xenia, Ohio, to the late Robert W. and Margaret E. (Kellner) Hill, Sr. 

From his sister, to his friends he made in his time as an antique dealer; he will be greatly missed. 

A service to honor his...

Mark Timothy Meyer

Mark Timothy Meyer

Jul 24, 2024

Mark was known as a Freshwater Conch. In the 20th century many residents of Key West started referring to themselves as "Conchs", and the term is now generally applied to all residents of Key West. Some residents use the term "Conch" (or, alternatively, "Saltwater Conch") to refer to a person born in Key West, while the term "Freshwater Conch" refers...

Scott Jeffery Wallace

Scott Jeffery Wallace

Jul 24, 2024

Scott Jeffery Wallace, 70, passed away on July 24, 2024, in Marengo, Ohio. Born on August 4, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio, he was a man whose life was marked by a profound faith and a multifaceted career.

Scott's professional journey began in the tech world as a test engineer at IBM and included significant roles at Motorola on the Iridium Project,...

Grace Marie Erwin

Grace Marie Erwin

Jul 24, 2024

Grace Marie Erwin, 94, of Columbus, Ohio passed away July 24, 2024, Grace was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 16, 1930 to the late Clyde Ward and Fay Ziegler. 

Grace retired from Sears after many years. In her free time, she enjoyed planting flowers, collecting spoons, cups, saucers, and salt and pepper shakers. Grace was preceded in death by her...

Lawrence William Stuts

Lawrence William Stuts

Jul 23, 2024

Lawrence William Stuts (69), surrounded by his family, peacefully passed away on July 23, 2024, in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Whetstone High School and received a B.A. in Fine Arts from The Ohio State University. Larry retired from the Kroger Company where he was an advertising artist. His entire life was devoted to the arts. From...

Matthew Aaron Cox

Matthew Aaron Cox

Jul 23, 2024

Matthew Aaron Cox, age 37, of Westerville, Ohio, was suddenly taken away from us on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Matt was born March, 17 1987 in Columbus, Ohio to Greg and Joyce (McCotter) Cox.

He graduated from Big Walnut High School. Growing up he enjoyed working on his tractors, his trucks, and hanging out with his friends. He was an accomplished...

Robert James Perdew

Robert James Perdew

Jul 23, 2024

Robert James Perdew, age 48, passed away on July 23, 2024. He was born on January 2, 1976 in Altus, Oklahoma to Robert Perdew and Mary Carrier (Mahan/Perdew). He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Carrier (Mahan); step father, Jerry Carrier "Pops"; grandmother, Jean Purcell and grandfather Earl Purcell; grandfather, Clyde Mahan; grandfather, Ralph Perdew and grandmother, Eileen...

Nic T. Brigner

Nic T. Brigner

Jul 22, 2024

Nicolas "Nic " Troy Brigner, 32, of Ashville Ohio, passed away Monday July 22nd. Born December 27th 1991 in Columbus Ohio. Nic was a professional skateboarder and was a loving son, brother, nephew, Uncle and friend. He is in preceded in death by his father Clarence "Marvin" Brigner, his grandma's Jane Brigner and Mary Houser, Uncles Frank and Joe Schopp...

Wilma Jean Stephens

Wilma Jean Stephens

Jul 22, 2024

Wilma Jean Stephens, 88, of Johnstown, passed away July 22, 2024. She was born August 27, 1935 to the late Rev. James H. and Olive (Dillow) Boggs. 

After attending Waverly High School, she married Sandy Culwell. Wilma was the head housekeeper at National Health Care and later was a supervisor for 12 years. She later married Woodrow Stephens after Sandy's passing....

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