Obituaries
Grace Ann Inskeep
Oct 6, 2026
Grace Ann “Billie” (McElwee) Inskeep was born December 9, 1927 in Franklin County, Ohio, the daughter of Newton and Lillian (Kahler) McElwee. She left this world on October 6, 2026. Billie graduated from Westerville High School in 1945, and wed Forrest Edwin Inskeep on April 25, 1948 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Westerville.
Billie was a longtime employee of The Johnstown...
Charles "Charlie" Monroe
Oct 5, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Monroe, 78, passed away on October 5, 2026. He was born on July 25, 1948, in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Charlie will be remembered as a hard worker, a loving father, and a loving husband. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, and throughout his life he devoted himself to both faith and work. He was a pastor for more than...
Virginia L. Sargent
Oct 5, 2026
Ms. Virginia Gallaher, My beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend is now in the presence of our Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ. Her heavenly Father opened His arms and took her home to eternal rest on October 5, 2026, at the age of 82.
Jenny was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 22, 1944, and was raised in Urbancrest, Ohio....
Doris Mae Stevens
Oct 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Doris Mae Stevens (Hughes)
Doris Mae Stevens (Hughes), age 79, of Columbus, passed away on October 5th after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Doris was born October 3, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Fredrick W. Hughes and Doris E. Shirkey. She graduated from West High School in 1966.
Doris loved spending time with her family...
Roger Ken Covault
Oct 4, 2026
Roger Ken Covault, 63 unexpectedly passed away on October 4, 2026, in Durham, North Carolina.He was born on November 2, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio.He served 9 years in the U.S Army and 4 years in the Army Reserves. He spent many years working as a Sheriff and D.A.R.E officer for Cumberland County, NC. He was a top-notch guy when it...
Jennifer L. Sigrist
Oct 4, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Sigrist, 80, passed away October 4, 2026. She was preceded in death by parents, Hugh and Opal Foley; and sister, Betty Jean Foley. Jennifer is survived by children, Beth (Tom) Zabawski and Joelle (Scott) Regner; grandchildren, Joseph Greer, Felicia Larsen, Charles Greer, and Danielle (Carlos Zuniga) Regner; many great-grandchildren; sisters, Patricia (the late Bob) Sawyer and Judith Smith;...
Peggy Ann Peck
Oct 3, 2026
Peggy Ann Peck (Lewis), 83, passed away on Oct. 3, 2026 in Westerville, Ohio. She was born Nov. 22, 1942, in Columbus to her parents Thomas and Garnett Lewis and graduated from Johnstown High School in 1960. After graduating, she held jobs at Ross Laboratories and Huntington Bank before retiring. In her free time she enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar...
Erica A Harwood
Oct 3, 2026
Erica A. Harwood, 47, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2026. She was born in Findlay, Ohio to Jacklynn Lunn. She married Sean M Harwood and he survives.
Along with her loving husband and mother, Erica is survived by daughter, Elizabeth; brothers Nick and Heath aunts and uncles; and many dear family members and friends.
Erica worked as partner to...
Evelyn Grace Rowland
Oct 3, 2026
Evelyn Grace Rowland passed away on October 3, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on September 5, 2026, in Columbus, and in her brief time here, she was deeply loved and tenderly held in the hearts of her family.
Though her days were few, Evelyn’s life carried great meaning to those who awaited her, welcomed her, and loved her completely....
Carol Apel-Tufts
Oct 3, 2026
Carol Apel-Tufts July 9, 1964 – October 3, 2026
Carol Apel-Tufts, a beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and steadfast compassion that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
She is survived by her devoted son, Joshua Tufts, and her husband, Michael Tufts. Carol also leaves her...
Bonnie Jean Wright
Oct 3, 2026
Bonnie Jean Wright (Molt), age 66, passed away on October 3rd, 2026, after a courageous and long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was born on January 20th, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Ervin and Geraldine Molt.
Bonnie was a woman of incredible strength, a loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and someone whose love was most often shown through...
Kevin John Hurley
Oct 2, 2026
Kevin John Hurley, 65, of Westerville, Ohio, was born on August 25, 1961, in Manhattan, New York, and passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with metastatic cancer. Kevin will be deeply missed by his family and his many, many friends.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Kim Hurley; his sons, Beau and Andrew; his daughter,...
Gayatri Singh
Oct 2, 2026
Gayatri Singh, 58, passed away on October 2, 2026.
She was born in India on January 25, 1968.
Visitation will be held from 1:30 - 2:30pm, Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Newcomer Funeral Home, NW Chapel, 10051 Brewster Lane, Powell, Ohio (614-964-0404), and prayers will begin at 2:30pm followed by cremation.
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Kathryn Rose Conrad
Oct 1, 2026
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Donald Leonard Harman
Oct 1, 2026
The Love He Gave Away
In loving memory of Donnie Harman, we celebrate a life of growth, resilience and connection. born April 19,1960, Donnie passed away on October 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, quiet strength and hope.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Harman; his mother, Fern Baltimore; his stepmother, Margie Harman; and his daughter in...
Earl Chafins Sr.
Oct 1, 2026
God has called our precious father home to be with our precious mother, and with all of his precious love, on October 1, 2026 in Columbus, OH at the age of 89.
He was born to the late Joe Chafins and Edith Baisden (Lawson) Chafins on the January 24, 1937 at the head of Breeden near Kirk, WV. As a young...
Claire Andrea Heringer
Oct 1, 2026
Claire Andrea Heringer, 82, of Powell, Ohio, passed away on October 1, 2026. Born in Covington, Kentucky, on November 14, 1943, Claire filled her life with faith, family, sunshine, creativity, and plenty of memorable stories.
Claire is lovingly remembered by her children, Nicole (Joe) Sanders and Wade (Sarah) Heringer; her grandchildren, Bryton, Weston, Evan, and Mason; and her many nieces and...
Rosemary "Kitty" Curtiss
Oct 1, 2026
Rosemary "Kitty" Curtiss, age 72, passed away on October 1, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Columbus, Ohio, daughter to Jim and Ethel Krischak, she spent much of her life in the Central Ohio area, while also living for a time in California, Arizona, and Florida.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Diana. She is survived...
Gustav Eric Miller
Oct 1, 2026
Gus Eric Miller, fondly known as Eric, age 54, passed away at Kettering Green Memorial Hospital on Thursday, October 1st, 2026.
Eric was born on September 18th, 1972 and attended Grove City High School.
Eric was currently employed by Xenia Rehab and Nursing Center as a Maintenance Supervisor, a job that he dearly loved along with all his co-workers and residents. Eric...
L. Stephen "Steve" Wellman
Oct 1, 2026
Lloyd Stephen “Steve” Wellman, 72, of Columbus, passed away at home, surrounded by family. He was born in Columbus to the late Robert and Myrtle (Justice) Wellman. He married Rena Marquardt February 7, 1978, and she survives.
Steve is also survived by children, Stephen (Jackie) Wellman and Jessie Wellman; grandchildren, Haley, Stephen II, Taylor, and Hunter Wellman; and many family members.
He...
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