Obituaries

Frank David Swicegood

Frank David Swicegood

Jul 22, 2024

Frank David Swicegood, age 84, passed into eternal life on Monday July 22nd. He was a graduate of West High School, a U.S. Navy Veteran and successful as a business owner with Allstate Insurance Agent for most of his life. Frank David was a member of First Baptist Grove City Church. He will be remembered for loving the Lord Jesus...

Marilyn "Mel" Drone

Marilyn "Mel" Drone

Jul 21, 2024

Marilyn (Mel) Drone, age 73, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024, at her home in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on September 23, 1950, to William and Harriet (Roper) Johnson and graduated from Bishop Ready High School in 1968.

Preceding her in death were her parents, William and Harriet Johnson, her brother Mark Johnson, and sisters Judith, Joan, and Peggy...

Kenny "Mike" Sagraves

Kenny "Mike" Sagraves

Jul 21, 2024

Kenneth Michael Sagraves, 68, passed away July 21, 2024. He was preceded in death by father, Kenneth R. Sagraves; mother, Lorene Sagraves; father-in-law, William "Bill" Dillard; sister, Vickie Coon; former wife, Brenda Reynolds; son, William "Bill" Sagraves; and daughter, Amber Sagraves. Kenny "Mike" is survived by sisters, Diana Ruud and Melissa (Steve) Jasien; grandchildren, Breanna (Austin) Pack, Alex Hysell, Ryely...

William J. Beidel

William J. Beidel

Jul 21, 2024

William J. Beidel

10/30/35 - 7/21/24

William J. Beidel was a military veteran, he loved traveling with his family, enjoyed watching and was a dedicated fan of Nascar racing and loved the company of his cat Shadow.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Harold L Beidel Sr and Mabel Beidel, great grandson Hunter Davis, daughters Jody Beidel and Tammy Heman, son-in-law...

Robert S. Hammel

Robert S. Hammel

Jul 20, 2024

Robert S. Hammel (Bob) went home to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday morning, July 20, 2024. His passing was just four days before the anniversary of his marriage to his beloved wife, Della Marie, of 77 years, who preceded him in death. He celebrated 100 years of life with family and friends in November 2023. He was a member...

Lois Faye Horn

Lois Faye Horn

Jul 20, 2024

Lois Faye Horn (Sibole) of Gahanna, OH passed away at her home, surrounded by loving family on Saturday, July 20th, 2024. 

Lois was born on December 1, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio to Phillip and Lucille Sibole (Haddox). 

She loved spending time with her family, the beach, and animals. 

She was married to her beloved husband, Steven Horn, for 50 years. 

Lois will be deeply...

Surinder Kaur Gill

Surinder Kaur Gill

Jul 19, 2024

Surinder Kaur Gill, 92, passed away on July 19, 2024. She was born in India on December 6, 1931 to Inder Singh and Basant Kaur.

Family will gather and prayers will be held from 1-2pm, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Newcomer Funeral Home, NW Chapel, 10051 Brewster Lane, Powell, OH 43065.

Charlotte Marie Woods

Charlotte Marie Woods

Jul 19, 2024

In loving memory of, Charlotte Marie Woods, age 77, who passed away on July 19, 2024. She was born in Fayette, West Virginia on December 22, 1946 to the late Raymond William Wilson and Margaret Ellen Likens. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Keith Wilson. She is survived by her loving husband George "Ed" Woods Sr.; children,...

Dorothy Howell

Dorothy Howell

Jul 19, 2024

Dorothy L. Howell, 93, of Columbus, Ohio passed away at home on July 19, 2024. She was born on April 6, 1931 in Webbville, Kentucky to the late Sherman and Mattie Hunnicutt.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Hager Howell, and her siblings, Elean, Leighton, and Max.

She is lovingly survived by her...

Jessica Morris

Jessica Morris

Jul 18, 2024

On the morning of Thursday July 18th, 2024 Jessica Lynn Morris was called home to be with God. Jessica leaves behind her two children Aurora Rose Dwyer and Ronald (Ronnie) Lee Caswell III and two step children Trinity and Jayden Caswell. She is survived in Death by Her mother and father Cindy and Ronald (Greg) Evans, Sister Kaylee Blankenship, Nephews...

Mercedes Jasakai Smalley

Mercedes Jasakai Smalley

Jul 17, 2024

Mercedes Jasakai Smalley of Grove City, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Mercedes was born August 16, 1990 in Columbus, Ohio to Jarrod Smalley and the late Christina Neel. Mercedes is proceeded in death by her mother Christina, her sister Kamia Bowling, her Grandparents Earl Franklin Neel Sr., Virginia Seaman, Aunts Brenda...

Rick Roberts

Rick Roberts

Jul 17, 2024

Rick M. Roberts, 61, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on July 17, 2024 at his home. He was born on August 14, 1962 to the late Chester and Catherine Roberts in Columbus, Ohio. 

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Tina O'Neal, his uncles, Homer and James Roberts, his niece, Sherry Post, and his special...

Lee B. Ketchum

Lee B. Ketchum

Jul 17, 2024

Lee B. Ketchum, 74, passed away July 17, 2024. She was born in Seoul, South Korea and proudly became a US citizen in 1996. She was preceded in death by her parents. Lee is survived by husband of 50 years, Bob Ketchum; daughter, Linda (Dan) Latiolais; son, James Ketchum; grandchildren, Alyssa Ketchum, Alexis Amlin, Matthew Ketchum, and Logan Amlin. 

Per Lee's...

Bethanyanne A. Austin

Bethanyanne A. Austin

Jul 17, 2024

Bethanyanne (Adams) Austin was brought into this world on April 25, 1938. Her parents Anne (Kirsch) Adams and George William Adams owned a pastry shop where she developed her cake decorating skills, work ethic, and business acumen. She shared stories of how she helped with the long lines at the bakery during World War II. Her parents and her brother...

Elwood Moss

Elwood Moss

Jul 16, 2024

Deacon Elwood Moss, 99, of Hilliard, Ohio; went to eternal rest on July 16, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Urbana, Ohio to the late Leroy and Caroline (Roberts) Moss, Sr. He married Mary Woods on September 4, 1970 in Columbus. Celebrating 46 wonderful years together, Mary passed on September 6, 2016. He was preceded...

Alice M. Gookin

Alice M. Gookin

Jul 16, 2024

Alice Matilda Gookin, 91, of Columbus, passed away July 16, 2024. Alice was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 1, 1932 to Paul and Grace Primmer. 

Alice retired from Sears distribution center after 15 years. She was a great care giver. She took care of her children and her house. Alice always had a meal on the table and dessert included....

Patsy June DeSilva

Patsy June DeSilva

Jul 16, 2024

Patsy Desilva, 90, of Pickerington, Ohio, formerly of Toledo, Oregon, passed away July 16, 2024. She was born on May 23, 1934 to her parents Joseph Calhoun and Milice Henness Calhoun.

Patsy was an Airforce Veteran, and a retired LPN. 

 She is preceded in death by her Father, Joseph Calhoun, Mother, Milice Calhoun, and brother Ron Calhoun. Surviving family includes, Husband, William...

Aleta Jo Curtis

Aleta Jo Curtis

Jul 15, 2024

Aleta Jo Curtis, 77, of Westerville, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2024. She was born in Columbus on January 12, 1947, to the late Henry F. and Beatrice L. (Eckhardt) Walkowicz, Sr.

Those left to cherish Aleta’s memory include daughter, Alethia “Joey” (Lisa Maniscalco) Curtis; grandchild, Callan; siblings, Mary Ann Leach and Lori “Susie” Walkowicz-Haines, and many other family members...

Florence L. Clifton

Florence L. Clifton

Jul 15, 2024

Florence “Flo” Lorene Clifton affectionately known by family as Rainy, 72, of Columbus, passed away at home, surrounded by family on July 15, 2024. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 26, 1952 to the late Claxton K. and Erma L. (Evans) Woods. 

Flo was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1993. It gave her great pleasure to...

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