Obituaries
David Lee Meade
Aug 19, 2026
Rev. David Lee Meade, age 66, passed away on August 19, 2026. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 1, 1960 to the late Dennis Meade and Annabelle (West) Meade.
He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Anna Kay (Homer) Evans, Louella Runkle, Dennis (Deborah) Meade, Judy (Steve) Greene, Brenda (Ira) Hinkle, Sylva Meade, Rosemary Meade, and Daniel...
Daniel Lee Hill
Aug 19, 2026
Daniel Lee Hill, 45, of Mt. Sterling, passed away on August 19, 2026. He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late Eddie Lane and Sheila (Gillespie) Hill, Sr.
Those left to cherish Daniel’s memory include his children, Josiah (12), Madelyn (12), and Alanah (11); his sibling, Eddie L. Jr. (Jennette Hill); and the many family members, friends, and cousins...
Naomi E. Helfrich
Aug 19, 2026
Naomi E. Helfrich, 86, passed away August 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by parents, Floyd and Laura Woolard; and sister, Ruth Wilson. Naomi is survived by her husband of 48 years, James B. Helfrich; children, Diane (Mike) Gattas, Tammy (Jeff) Dingus, Jim (Dawn) Helfrich, Gertie Helfrich, and Bernard (Ann) Helfrich; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jon)...
Thomas Lee Hitch
Aug 18, 2026
Thomas Lee Hitch passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, at the age of 84, with his wife Ellen at his side.
Tom was born on July 21st, 1942, in Iola, Kansas. As a young boy in Wyoming, he delivered the Denver Post newspaper and went hunting with his father. Later, in Big Rapids, Michigan, he served as an acolyte...
William Gereb
Aug 18, 2026
William Gereb, 89, passed away on August 18, 2026.
He was born on June 30, 1937.
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Airalee Terra Tillman
Aug 18, 2026
Airalee Terra Tillman, age 10, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on August 18, 2026. She was born on July 27, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio to William Tillman II and Jaibrianna Tinker.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Whitnie.
She is lovingly survived by her parents, William Tillman II and Jaibrianna (Troy) Shippen, paternal grandparents, William (Neeka) Tillman and Liz (Roger)...
Frederick Milton Dean
Aug 18, 2026
"In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still,
In our hearts you hold a special place,
No one else can ever fill."
It is with much love and deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Frederick Milton Dean, age 83, of Columbus, Ohio on August 18, 2026 at The Landings of Westerville. He was born August 17, 1943 in...
Brian K. Delong
Aug 18, 2026
Brian K. Delong, 65, passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2026, at St. Ann’s Hospital.
Brian spent many years at State Auto Insurance, where he took pride in his work in building maintenance before retiring. One of his favorite projects throughout his years there was creating the Christmas Nativity Scene. From October through December each year, Brian dedicated countless hours to...
Jennifer Frasier
Aug 17, 2026
Jennifer Frasier, 69, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Jennifer was born on November 16, 1956, in Oakhill, Ohio, to Raymond McGowan and Wilma Toland.
Jennifer is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Douglas Frasier, her sons Gregory and Raymond Frasier, her sisters Peggy (Matthew) Miller and Marcy Shaw, and her brother...
David E. Ward
Aug 17, 2026
David E. Ward, 84, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, in Sunbury, Ohio. David was born on July 17, 1942, to Earl E. Ward and Fern B. Cady.
David is preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia E. Ward, his parents, and his sister Claudia Ward.
He is survived by his daughters, Denise (Charles) Thompson, Deborah Baker, Donna (Mike) Williams,...
Rachel Elizabeth Wade
Aug 17, 2026
Rachel Elizabeth Wade (Work) of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on August 17, 2026 at 80 years old.
Rachel was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Wade. She leaves behind her daughter, Heather (Chris) Tracy, five grandchildren, Courtney (Clayton), Kayla, Katie, Nick, Nathan (Claire) and great-grandson Walker.
Rachel was a funny, strong-willed, and wonderfully stubborn woman who lived...
John David Rogers
Aug 17, 2026
John David Rogers, born on January 12, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, surrounded by his family.
John was a simple man. He had a good sense of humor. He loved visiting his granddaughters every week, bringing them donuts. He loved The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns football. He retired from Franklin County IT after...
Janet E. Peters
Aug 17, 2026
Janet E. Peters, 85, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026.
Janet was born on November 9, 1940, in Fostoria, Ohio, to the late Alfred and Lona (Bennett) Graber. Throughout her life, Janet was known for her hard work and adaptability, bringing her talents to many different businesses over the years.
A woman of many passions, Janet found great...
William "Bill" A. Miller
Aug 16, 2026
William A. (Bill) Miller, of New Albany, Ohio, passed away on August 16th, 2026. Bill was born on July 2nd, 1937 to William A. (Bert) Miller and Anna Bates Miller in Lima, Ohio at Lima Memorial Hospital in its opening year. He attended Lima Public Schools graduating from Lima South High School in 1955. In 1961, he married Deanne L....
Keith Marshall Hurd
Aug 16, 2026
Keith Marshall Hurd, 59, of Columbus, passed away on August 16, 2026. He was born in Columbus on July 15, 1967.
A service to honor Keith's life will be held at the convenience of the family. The Newcomer family is honored to serve the Hurd family. To leave a condolence, or to share a memory please visit the tribute section of...
Lafrieda "Lori" Wilshire
Aug 16, 2026
Lafrieda "Lori" Loraine Maria Wilshire, age 61, of Gahanna, Ohio passed away on August 16, 2026. Lori was born on May 15, 1965 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Franklin and Joyce Broyles.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Joyce "Marlene", Gurney Wade, Frank Jr., Delilah, and Alice.
She is lovingly survived by her husband, Stanley...
Varsha Shah
Aug 15, 2026
Varsha Shah, 70, passed away on August 15, 2026. She was born on September 8, 1955.
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Bobby Joe Delong
Aug 15, 2026
Bobby Joe Delong, age 90, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, at St. Ann’s Hospital. Bobby was born July 3, 1936, in Inez, Kentucky, to John and Pearl Delong.
Bobby served in the United States Air Force, where he worked on aircraft and developed the mechanical skills that would become an important part of his career. Following...
Donald Lee Stamper
Aug 15, 2026
Donald Lee Stamper, age 73, passed away on August 15, 2026. Born on August 2, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Thomas Stamper and Romaine Taylor.
Arrangements entrusted to the NEWCOMER SOUTHWEST CHAPEL.
Wayne M Engle
Aug 14, 2026
On the morning of August 14, 2026, Wayne Michael Engle completed his earthly journey. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, and uncle, as well as a decorated veteran of the United States Navy.
Wayne cherished time spent with his family, loved sharing stories from his days in the Navy, and took great pride in collecting Native American...
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