Obituaries

Sheila Ann Sphar

Sheila Ann Sphar

Nov 23, 2016

Sheila Ann Colborn Harris Sphar went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2017. Born to Dorothy Bechtel Colborn and Arlie Colborn on February 4, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio. She moved to Grove City, Ohio, in 1961, where she lived the rest of her life. Those that went before her are her mother and father, her husband and the...

Diania Lou Hollingsworth

Diania Lou Hollingsworth

Nov 23, 2016

Diania Lou Hollingsworth, age 62, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Diania - best friend, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, loving wife, and the strongest, bull headed women we've known. Surviving family includes; Chris McGuirk (husband), John Bray (Brother), Tracy (daughter), Crystal (daughter), Keith (son), 9 grand children, 3 great grand children, apnd everyone who loved her. Preceded in death...

William J. Black

William J. Black

Nov 23, 2016

William "Bill" J. Black, 61, of Columbus, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on April 12, 1955 to Ernest and Sylvia Black-Phelps. Bill is preceded in death by his father; sisters and brother, Linda, Fay and David.Bill is survived by his wife, Susan Black; children, Jody, Amy,...

Jerry C. Vernon

Jerry C. Vernon

Nov 23, 2016

Jerry C. Vernon, 89, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was born in Glouster, Ohio to Carson and Isabelle (Seiler) Vernon on August 10, 1927. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Pauline (Shields) Vernon. Jerry is survived by his children, Linda (Dave) VanPelt, Bonnie (Nick) Smith, Connie (Jeff) Baker, Deanna...

Reynold Hoaglund Jr.

Reynold Hoaglund Jr.

Nov 22, 2016

Reynold "Sonny" Hoaglund Jr., 44 passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Sonny was born on September 21, 1972 in Altoona, Penn. Sonny was preceded in death by his father, Reynold Hoaglund Sr. He is survived by his Mother, Dorothy Vaughn, 8 Sisters, 1 Brother and several Nieces and Nephews. Family will receive Friends on Wednesday, November...

Alta Ruth Braughton

Alta Ruth Braughton

Nov 22, 2016

Alta R. Braughton (Moore) 77, passed away peacefully at her residence, with her family by her side on November 22, 2016. Survived by husband Ed of 59 years. Alta and Ed had four boys together, Ed, Jr (Juanita), John, Eric and Joel (Eva). She is also survived by two step daughters Sharon and Cynthia, that she raised from ages 4...

William Robert Palmer

William Robert Palmer

Nov 22, 2016

William "Bill" Robert Palmer, formerly of Cambridge, OH, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in Columbus, OH, where he has lived for many years. Bill is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Bill Wade and paternal grandmother Nellie (Palmer) Dolney. He is survived by mother and step-father, Maureen and Jerry Truax and father and step-mother Robert and Martha...

Mary Lee Williams

Mary Lee Williams

Nov 22, 2016

Mary Williams, 77, of Columbus, OH passed away Nov. 22, 2016. Mary was born on June 27, 1939 to Robert and Josephine Young. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Orris and Valley Young; and sister, Shirley Lacey. She is survived by sisters, Sally Gygi and Clara Stevens; children, Robert (Maria) Starner Jr., Teresa (Bryant) VanGelow, and Johnny...

Brian Thomas Marquard

Brian Thomas Marquard

Nov 21, 2016

Brian Marquard, age 47, passed away suddenly Monday, November 21, 2016. Dedicated employee of Columbus Distributing Company for 21 years. Surviving family includes parents, Mary and Glenn Marquard; daughters, Katie and Louise Marquard; sister, Christine (Randy) Billups, Cynthia Feasel (Ted West), Caryn (Bobby) Simmerman, Kim (Darrin) Samson; brother, Kevin Marquard; grandmother, Geraldine Marquard; also survived by many loving nieces and...

Arlie Adams

Arlie Adams

Nov 21, 2016

Arlie Adams, 81, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 in Upper Arlington, OH. Arlie was born on October 22, 1935 in Louisa, KY to George and Effie Adams.Arlie is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, George and John Adams.He is survived by wife of 60 years, Peggy Adams; sons, Arlie (Mary) Adams and James Adams; grandchild, Karen;...

Carol Ann Rule

Carol Ann Rule

Nov 20, 2016

Carol Rule, 81, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully with her beloved cats beside her on Sunday, November 20, 2016. She was born in Columbus, Ohio to Karl and Marguerite (Lang) Meister on April 1, 1935. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Lee Franz; children, Terry Lee Franz, Gary Alan Franz and James Robert Rule and...

Shirley Mae Stone

Shirley Mae Stone

Nov 20, 2016

Shirley M. Stone, 74, passed away Nov. 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by parents, Joe and Emma Davis.Shirley is survived by husband, Rick Stone; children, Chris (Pam) Waits, Brian (Robin) Waits, Annette Dailey, Bryan (Amy) Stone, and Tracy (Torey) Taylor; brother, Joe (Marsha) Davis; sister, Patty Davis; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Shirley loved crafting, antiquing, gardening, and...

Jerry C. Bryan

Jerry C. Bryan

Nov 20, 2016

Jerry Bryan, 69, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2016. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 22, 1946 to Roy and Susanne Bryan-McCoy. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lawrence Bryan and David Bryan.Jerry is survived by his wife of 17 years, Barbara Bryan; children, Lori Gatshal, Jerry Bryan, Jr. and...

David R. Smouse

David R. Smouse

Nov 19, 2016

David R. Smouse, 75, of London, OH, passed away Nov. 19, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents, James and Georgia Smouse; and brother, Joe Smouse. David is survived by daughter, Michelle Smith; son, David (Jacqueline) Wahlenmaier; sister, Gloria (Rich) Hurl; brothers, Mike and Ed Smouse; nephews, Scott, Todd, and Sean Hurl, Michael Jr. and James Smouse. Visitation from...

Bobby A. Holbrook

Bobby A. Holbrook

Nov 19, 2016

Bobby Holbrook, age 79, of London, OH passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016. Surviving family includes wife, B. Louise; sons, Brian and Brady. Employed by Kroger Bakery for 35 years. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2016 from 2-4PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may...

Anita Kay George

Anita Kay George

Nov 19, 2016

Anita Kay George, age 51, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2016, from an extended illness. Anita was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 30, 1965 to Richard E. Robinson and Annabelle Robinson. Anita attended Bishop Ready High school and went on to graduate from the Ohio State University, with a degree in education. Anita pursued her Montessori certification and...

Pauline K Pence

Pauline K Pence

Nov 19, 2016

Pauline "Polly" Pence, 103, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 in Upper Sandusky, OH. Preceded in death by parents, Ella and Glen Pleasant; husbands, Herman Kropp and William "Jerry" Pence; sister-in-law, Rosemarie Roehrenbeck; special friend, Neal Huffman. Retired from Motorist, Inc. Graduate of Central High School Class of 1931. Member of Moose Lodge No. 11, Central High School Alumni Association,...

Helen M. Martin

Helen M. Martin

Nov 19, 2016

Helen M. (Bowen) MartinA graduate of Vales Mill Rural High School class of 1944, she married in 1949 and moved to Columbus where she remained until 1984 when she returned to Vinton County. She retired from Columbus Public Schools in 1984 where she worked as a cook at Whetstone High School. She was a member of McKendree United Methodist Church,...

James Christopher Dotson

James Christopher Dotson

Nov 18, 2016

James Christopher Dotson, age 47, of Thornville, died on November 18, 2016. Born June 2, 1969 in Morehead, Kentucky to Jim and Sue Dotson. Preceded in death by father Jim; grandparents John and Minnie Dotson, Curt James and Frank Burton. Survived by mother Sue Dotson; brothers Chad and Jonathan (Jennifer); nephew Callen; grandmother Faye Burton; uncles Clyde James and Johnny...

Alka Elizabeth Fitzpatrick

Alka Elizabeth Fitzpatrick

Nov 18, 2016

Alka Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, 73, of Groveport, Ohio moved on to Heaven Friday, November 18, 2016. She was born to Morton and Hattie Holbrook on December 7, 1942 in Hilliard, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Wedsel Holbrook, James Holbrook, Myrtle Houser, John Holbrook, LueVernie McCullum, Herma May Holbrook, Joseph Holbrook, Robert Holbrook and great-grandson, Judah Fitzpatrick....

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