Obituaries
Charles Krebs
Sep 28, 2016
Charles "Chuck" Edward Krebs, 72, of Delaware, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the Arbors at Delaware. He was born December 20, 1943 in Columbus, son of the late Willard and Ruth Mitton Krebs. In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Hensley. He is survived by his children, Kandi (David Williams) Hopkins,...
Thurman Blankenship
Sep 28, 2016
Thurman "Gene" Blankenship, 73, passed away Sept. 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents, Jesse and Orpha Blankenship; sisters, Masie and Pansy; and brother, Harley. Gene is survived by wife of 25 years, Betty; children, Jim, Rick, Larry, Kim, Linda, Will, and Kristal; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gene is loved and will be greatly missed. Gene enjoyed fishing,...
Charles Hall
Sep 28, 2016
Charles Hall, 85, of Columbus, OH, passed away on September 28, 2016. He was born on November 20, 1930. He was a veteran serving in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bette Jean Hall, parents, Charles Hall Sr. and Bertha Hall, siblings, Col. William Hall, Ernestine Green, Jessie Lee Hall, Clarence...
John M Wilson
Sep 28, 2016
John M. Wilson, 68 of Columbus, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on September 28, 2016. Born on March 1, 1948 to the late Carl E. and Marjorie (Wolfe) Wilson in Columbus, OH. Survived by children Tina (Lee) Loew, Sharon Gompf, John (Danielle) Wilson, II, and Theresa (Steve) McMillian, fiancé Lori Streeter, 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Preceded in...
Sandra L Walraven
Sep 28, 2016
Sandra L. Walraven, 73 of Gahanna, OH, passed away at National Church Residences Hospice on September 28, 2016. Born on March 23, 1943 to the late William and Thelma (Dague) MocCabee in Columbus, OH. Sandra was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary Post 9857. Survived by children Stacy (Elizabeth) Walraven, Shawn (Lisa) Walraven, Shannon (Woody) Clark and George (Stephanie)...
Benjamin Alpha Kalokoh
Sep 26, 2016
Benjamin Alpha Kalokoh, 64, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 in Westerville, OH. He was born on March 3, 1952 in Sierra Leone to Kaprie and Mariama Kalokoh.Benjamin is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Alice John.He is survived by wife, Jane Kalokoh; daughters, Jane Massaquoi, Sallay Conteh and Alma Kanu; grandchildren, Victor, Emmanuel and Isaac Massaquoi;...
Robert M. Crouse
Sep 26, 2016
Robert M. Crouse, 26, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016. Robert is survived by his parents, Wallace E. and Teri (Crouse) Hough; son, Robert M. Crouse, Jr; brother, James Crouse; sister, Carlee Stewart; grandparents, Mitchell and Gloria Roseberry and Debbie Hough; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Family and friends will gather on Sunday, October 2, 2016, 2-5 PM at...
Violet Grim
Sep 26, 2016
Violet Mae Grim, 93, passed away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by husband, Ralph Edward Grim; parents, William Henry and Bessie Mae (Kimball) Beach; daughter, Sandra Lea Halstead; sister, Eileen Birkhold Dolby; and brother, William Beach. Survived by daughter, Lisa Ann (Horace Jr.) McConnell; grandchildren, Deanna Lyn Halstead, Travis Morgan McConnell; sister-in-law, Maureen Beach; brother-in-law,...
Kenneth R. Martin
Sep 25, 2016
Kenneth R. "Kenny" Martin, 78, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at his home in New Albany, OH. He was born on June 14, 1938 in Newark, OH to Kenneth and Catherine Martin.Kenny is preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law, Dorothy Buffington; niece, Kris Reffett ; and aunt, Ginny (Emil) Celnar.He is survived by his wife, Karen Martin;...
Linda Karen Willmon
Sep 25, 2016
Linda Willmon, age 74, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at home. Employed as an LPN for 15 years before returning to school to pursue her RN license, for a total employment time of 25 years at Doctors North Hospital of Columbus. She was a charter member of Parsons Baptist Church for over 50 years. Linda was a Girl Scout...
Sok Kong
Sep 25, 2016
Sok Kong, age 72, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at her residence.Surviving family includes husband, Kan Em; children, Kea (Sophearath Mao) Kong, Sokhom (Gary) Johnson, Sokhan Kong, Linn (Darlene) Kong, Mikar Kong Em, Malachai (Rosanne) Kong; grandchildren, Khunthera, Orion, Darla, Nathan, Victoria, Zephaniah, Ezekeiel, Darrius, Adah, Isaac, Titus, Brianne, Brennen, Trista, Trinity.Preceded in death by granddaughter, Darla Koltida.Visitation will...
Sherri Hinaman
Sep 24, 2016
Sherri Hinaman (Ames), 56, of Columbus, joined our Lord Jesus Christ in eternal life on Saturday, September 24, 2016.Born and raised in Columbus on January 13, 1960 to Shirley Hyatt (Ames) and the late Franklin Ames, she was the middle of five children. Sherri attended Holy Name Catholic Church throughout her years of schooling. She worked many jobs while raising...
Lorraine Lester
Sep 24, 2016
Lorraine Lester, 79, passed away on September 24, 2016. She was born on September 1, 1937. She was preceded in death by her son, Tony Griffith, daughter, Lois Jean Smith and parents, Edman and Elsie Davisson and brothers and sisters. Surviving family includes loving husband of 43 years, Darrel, children, Richard (Denise) Griffith, Gary (Denise) Griffith, Jess Griffith, Bill (Kim)...
Ernest Kimberling
Sep 23, 2016
KIMBERLINGErnest "Ernie" E. Kimberling, 72, of Columbus, Ohio was surrounded by his loving family and his wife of 52 years when he went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 23, 2016. He was born in Columbus on October 2, 1943 to Carl and Marcella Kimberling. He is preceded in death by his parents.Ernie is survived by his loving...
Harry Kehagias
Sep 22, 2016
Harry G. Kehagias, 77, of Columbus, OH, passed away on September 22, 2016. He was born on June 17, 1939 in Vamvakou, Laconia, Greece and immigrated to the United States in 1947. Harry subsequently earned his U.S. citizenship May 12, 1976. Harry retired from the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division with 22 years of service from August 19, 1956 to...
Howard A Hartley, Sr.
Sep 22, 2016
Howard A. Hartley, Sr., 89 of Columbus, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on September 22, 2016. Born on December 5, 1926 to the late Alton Henry and Josephine (Norris) Hartley in Portland, IN. Survived by children Howard Hartley, Jr. and Kathy (David) Collins, grandchildren Bill Cochran, Brian (Dr. Julie) Cochran, Hannah Collins, Emily (Ronnie) Levy, Nathan (Elizabeth) Hartley, Michael...
Ruth Ann Hackney
Sep 21, 2016
Hackney (nee Noel)Ruth Ann Hackney, 56, of Pataskala, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Columbus, daughter of the late David and Wilma Picklesimer Noel. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Brady Ray Hackney. She is survived by her son, Russell Littrell; sister, Lyda Pauline (Albert) Smith;...
Scott A. Layson
Sep 20, 2016
Scott A. Layson, director of Kenyon's Career Development Office (CDO), died Tuesday evening, Sept. 20, 2016, at his home in Westerville, Ohio. He was 48."Scott was a tireless and effective supporter, advocate and networker for Kenyon students and alumni, dedicated to the art and hard work of helping students and graduates navigate internship and job markets," President Sean Decatur said....
David Lee Hardesty
Sep 20, 2016
David Lee Hardesty, 52, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2016. He was a 1982 graduate from Grove City High School and went on to become a jack of all trades. David spent his younger years living life to the fullest. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his friends. David was a loving and compassionate man, a devoted friend...
Lawrence Large
Sep 20, 2016
Lawrence "Bud" Large, age 84, of Grove City, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. He was born July 17, 1932 to the late Arthur and Jessie (Adams) Large. Bud retired from 3M and is a veteran of the US Navy. He is preceded in death by twin sister, Lorna Whalen; sisters, Alkie Evans, Alice Pennington;...
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