Obituaries
Joyce Carr
Jan 11, 2017
E. Joyce Carr, 89, of Gahanna, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 12, 1927 to Nick and Nellie Nicklaus. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents; son, Mike Carr and siblings, Chuck, David, Sonny, Evelyn and Thelma Strawster. Joyce is survived by her son, Robert (Mary Ann) Shrum...
Mary Jo (Gallagher) Petrella
Jan 11, 2017
Mary Jo (Gallagher) Petrella, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in Columbus, OH. Mary Jo was born on February 26, 1936 in Westerville, OH to Raymond and Augusta Gallagher.Mary Jo is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Paul, George, Irene and Margaret and son, John Petrella. She is survived by her daughters, Tina (Jeff) Petrella-Koehne, Teri Petrella...
Thomas A. Green
Jan 10, 2017
Thomas A. Green, 78, passed away on January 10, 2017. He was born on July 13, 1938. Thomas was a member of the Grove City Masonic Lodge #689. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Mae Green, grandson, Matthew Green. Surviving family includes children, Thomas (Stacey) Green, Kim (Lee) Culp, brothers, Harold Green, Allen (Valerie) Green, sister,...
Ronald Stevens
Jan 9, 2017
Ronald M. Stevens, age 70, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017.Veteran of the U.S. Army. Member of Teamsters Local 413 for over 30 years. He was the owner of SSR Racing Engines and was a lifelong racer, builder and mentor in the stock car, dwarf car, and go-karting community. Surviving family includes wife, Doris; son, Jerry (Misty) Stevens; granddaughters, Emily...
Ruth Sando Perry
Jan 8, 2017
Her Excellency Madam Ruth Sando Perry, Former Senator of Grand Cape Mount County and Former Head of State of the Interim Government Republic of Liberia, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Ruth was born on July 16, 1939 in Liberia, to Semila Fahnbulleh and Marjon M. Fahnbulleh. Ruth was 77 years old. Ruth is preceded in...
Patricia S. Kirk
Jan 8, 2017
Patricia Kirk, 63, of Columbus, OH, passed away on January 8, 2017. She was born on March 5, 1953. Patricia was a graduate of Franklin Heights High School class of 1971 and attended Miami University. She retired from Cott Systems after many years. Patricia was a member of Job's Daughter's Bethel 3. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Gary William Souders
Jan 8, 2017
Gary W. Souders, 58, passed away Jan. 8, 2017. He was preceded in death by father, Albert William Souders. Gary is survived by mother, Mary Souders; brother, Michael Souders; sister, Sharon Butcher; children, Deanna and Joseph Souders; and grandchildren. Gary was a long time employee of M.A. Souders. Private services will be held. To leave a special message for the...
Lillie Imogene Walker
Jan 7, 2017
WalkerWalker, Lillie Imogene (Jean), passed from the loving arms of her family to the open arms of Jesus on Jan. 7, 2017. Jean was born on Feb. 13, 1936 to Mitchell and Leatha Borders in Ashland, KY. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Betty and granddaughter, Nicole. She is survived by the love of her life, Ron...
Mollie Sue Tufford
Jan 7, 2017
Mollie S. Tufford, 30, passed away on January 7, 2017. She was born in Columbus, OH on March 3, 1986. Surviving family includes mother, Penny Tufford, life partner, Joe Pennington, children, Kearston Tufford, Camron Tufford, Kali Tufford, brother, Adam Tufford, sisters, Nora Tufford, Carly Tufford and many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held from 5-8pm, Thursday, January 12,...
Darlene Gaines
Jan 7, 2017
Darlene Gaines, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 7, 2017.Darlene will be remembered as a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She was the proprietor of Tickets Galore in Dublin, OH. Surviving family includes daughters, Melissa Bachstetter and Shelly (Paul) Applegate; step-daughters, Diza (Steve) Grines and Kelly (Mike) Perry; grandchildren,...
Joyce Ann Tighe
Jan 6, 2017
Joyce Ann Tighe, 76, entered into Heaven on Jan. 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by parents, James and Margaret Weaver; and husband, Thomas J. Tighe. Joyce is survived by children, Darrin (Shellie) Crawford, Tracy Heselden, and TJ (Sherry) Tighe; estranged son, Todd (Marcia) Crawford; grandchildren, Matt Tighe, Seth Crawford, Stacey (Jeremiah) Blankenship, Spencer Heselden, Tighe, Kennedy, and Donavan...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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