Obituaries

Donald Sexton

Donald Sexton

Jan 6, 2017

Donald Sexton died January 6, 2017 at Friendship Village of Columbus after an extended illness. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on April 21, 1925. Donald graduated from Clay Township School in the first graduating class at age 17. He joined the U.S. Navy and flew on 30 combat missions while stationed in England during WWII. Donald was awarded the...

John Steven Dereno

John Steven Dereno

Jan 5, 2017

John S. DeReno, age 73, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017.Preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life, Sharon DeReno; father, John DeReno; mother, Mary Skaggs; sons, Edward H. Manley II and Gerald "Little Joey" DeReno; sister, Jodi (Gene) Skaggs Surviving family includes daughter, Michelle (Greg) Hubbs, Renee Hinte; sister, Donna C. DeReno, Kathy Skaggs, Denise Skaggs;...

Sheilah G. Heilman

Sheilah G. Heilman

Jan 5, 2017

Sheilah G. "Daugherty" Heilman, age 62, passed away at her daughter's home on Thursday, January 5, 2017. She was born in Columbus, OH on July 5, 1954. She is preceded in death by her infant son; mother, Daisy Petty, and step-mother, Mary Daugherty. She is survived by her father, James A. Daugherty; children, Carmelita (Jake) Gonzalez-Hinton, Arthur (Ciara) Heilman II;...

Eddie W. Amburgey

Eddie W. Amburgey

Jan 5, 2017

Eddie Amburgey, age 73, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017.He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan, enjoyed bowling and fishing and his frequent trips to Daytona, FL. Retired from George J. Igel Construction after 40 years of service. He recently became a lifetime member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18.Surviving family includes wife of 52 years,...

Everett James Alban

Everett James Alban

Jan 3, 2017

Everett James Alban, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2017.He was born December 14, 1926 in Gallipolis, OH and was a graduate of The Ohio State University.He was a very conscientious hardworking employee in the trucking industry. He was thankful for Jesus and the gift of The Holy Spirit. He was a good dad...

Kathy Sue Noe

Kathy Sue Noe

Jan 3, 2017

Kathy Sue Noe, 68, passed away Jan. 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband, Charles E. Noe; parents, John and Kathryn Sheets, of Baltimore, OH; and brother, Thomas Sheets. Kathy is survived by daughters, Tracie Campbell and Victoria (Mark) Johnson; stepsons, Jeffrey (Terre) Noe and Douglas (Alexa) Noe; brother, John R. (Elaine) Sheets Jr.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren;...

Erma Jean (Pennybacker) Rees

Erma Jean (Pennybacker) Rees

Jan 3, 2017

Heaven has reclaimed one of its angels here on earth in her 86th year. Erma Jean was the sweetest, kindest, and greatest wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother anyone ever had. The first "wasp whisperer" she would handle all sorts of stinging insects without being stung. Every living thing was her friend and the beneficiary of her kindness. Having grown...

Loralei Graham

Loralei Graham

Jan 2, 2017

Loralei Graham, 47, of Columbus, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Loralei is survived by her parents, Stephen and Donna Marie (Witherspoon) Gunn; husband, Robert H. Graham; daughters, Ashley Lizardi, Megan Malik, Halei Short and Kaitlin Short; brothers, Troy (Michelle) Lizardi, Gary (Chelle) Phillips and Robert (Bridgette) Phillips; grandchildren, Isaiah Michael, Kailei, Liam, Sean, Kylei,...

Sally Jane Marinov

Sally Jane Marinov

Jan 2, 2017

Sally Jane Marinov, 83, of Hilliard, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 2, 2017. She was born in Gadsden, Alabama on April 17, 1933 to Theodore and Julia Lumpkin. She is preceded in death by her parents. Sally is survived by her children, Kevin (Jennifer) Marinov and Paul (Vickie) Marinov; grandchildren, Anna and Sara; siblings,...

James Miller Ii

James Miller Ii

Jan 1, 2017

James "Jimmy" Miller II, 46 of Johnstown, passed away at Mt. Carmel/St. Ann's Hospital on January 1, 2017. He was born on October 21, 1970 to James Miller and Deborah (Savage) Snow in Columbus, OH. James was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. fan. James is survived by wife of 6 years Gail Lucas; daughters Trinity, Liberty...

Mark Bailey Owens

Mark Bailey Owens

Jan 1, 2017

Mark Bailey Owens, 54, of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly January 1st, 2017. He was born October 7th, 1962 in Staunton, Virginia to Charlie and Joy Owens. On May 13th, 1995, he married Susan Barnhill also of Columbus, Ohio. Mark worked for Wal-Mart distribution for the past 9 years and enjoyed talk radio, bowling, rooting for the Ohio State Buckeyes...

Edward L. Young

Edward L. Young

Dec 31, 2016

Edward L. Young, 84, passed away Dec. 31, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents, William (Mary) and Rose Young; sister, Gladys; brothers, Ernest, Douglas, William "Billy", Thomas, and Owen. Ed is survived by wife, Sigrid; children, Sharon (Bob), Vicki, and Dean; grandchildren, Jennifer, Teresa, Jill, Allison, Derek, Erik, and Luke; great-grandchildren, Ciara, Olive, Miciajah, and Lafe; brothers, Dewey...

Harry E. Manes

Harry E. Manes

Dec 31, 2016

Harry E. "Bud" Manes, 86, of Columbus, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 31, 2016 from complications of lewy body dementia. Born January 19, 1930 in Mount Pulaski, Illinois, to Eugene and Harriet Manes. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Paul Manes, brother-in-law, Jim Hayes and sister-in-law Gloria Manes. Bud was a direct descendent of Jabez Capps,...

Judith Willcoxon

Judith Willcoxon

Dec 30, 2016

Judith Willcoxon, 62, of Grove City, passed away on December 30, 2016 after a 3+ year battle with ovarian cancer. She spent her final days at the Kobacker House with her loved ones by her side. Judith was born in Charleston, SC where her father, William L. Whitman, was serving in the Navy. At the age of 5 her family...

Mark Allen Robinson

Mark Allen Robinson

Dec 30, 2016

Mark A. Robinson, of Columbus, OH passed away Friday, December 30, 2016. He was born on March 15, 1959 to the late Raymond G. Robinson Sr. and Barbara P. Robinson. In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Baldwin and Kathryn Sloan. He is survived by his sister, Jackie (Jay) Easterday; brother, Ray Robinson;...

Paul Richard Clark

Paul Richard Clark

Dec 30, 2016

Paul R. Clark, age 74, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016.Retired from Franklin County Engineers.Surviving family includes children, Perry (Rachel) Clark, Kelli Clark, Tiffany (Jordan) Phillips; grandchildren, Megan Clark, Lauren Clark, Aidan Phillips, Darby Phillips; sister, Edith Carter; brother, Clare Toward; long-time family friend, James "Red" Campbell; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife, Shirlee...

Lois A. West

Lois A. West

Dec 30, 2016

Lois Anne (Fuller), age 84, of Johnstown, Ohio passed away Friday, December 30, 2016. Lois was born on Kossuth Street in Columbus on August 9, 1932 to the late John W. Fuller IV and Glendora E. (Klinger) Fuller Whightsel. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers John W. Fuller V; Walter, Claude, Oren Jr., Bobby...

Cynthia Joan Perkins

Cynthia Joan Perkins

Dec 30, 2016

Cynthia Joan Perkins, 60, passed away Dec. 30, 2016. Cindy is survived by husband, Michael; daughter, Betty and son, Terry. Gathering Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 1pm until the time of Memorial Service at 2pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. To leave a special message for the family, click "Share Memories."

Vivian D. Rasor

Vivian D. Rasor

Dec 30, 2016

Vivian D. Rasor, 93, of Columbus, OH, passed away on December 30, 2016. She was born on January 23, 1923. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Marie Ankrom, husband, Donald, brother, Ernest "Snap" Ankrom. Surviving family includes children, Bob Rasor, Jeri (William) Stimson, grandchildren, Michal (Brian) Billings, W. Garrett (Carla) Howison III, Thomas (Shiloh) Stimson, Rebecca...

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