Obituaries
Ruth M Oberla
Aug 24, 2016
Ruth M. Oberla, 83 of Centerburg, passed away on August 24, 2016. Born on March 31, 1933 to the late William and Elsie (Pfleager) Kelly in Columbus, OH. Graduate of Linden McKinley High School and Columbus Technical Institute. Retired from Evans Adhesive. Ruth led a full life which included being a Girl Scout leader for eight years. She enjoyed gardening,...
Mark R Johnson
Aug 23, 2016
Mark R. Johnson, 45 of Newark, passed away at his residence on August 23, 2016. Born on March 29, 1971 to Russell and the late Dorothy Marie (Simpkins) Johnson in Columbus, OH. Mark was a devoted husband and father and an avid outdoors man, he especially enjoyed fishing and motorcycles. Along with his father, he is survived by his wife...
Victoria Lamb
Aug 23, 2016
Victoria "Vickie" Lamb, 64, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully with her sisters by her side on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on April 13, 1952 to Richard and Ruth Fordyce. She is preceded in death by her parents. Vickie is survived by her sisters, Elizabeth Vincent and Patricia (William) Frankford;...
Dorothy Louise Calhoun
Aug 22, 2016
Dorothy Louise (Ryan) Calhoun, 93 of Columbus, passed away at her residence on August 22, 2016. Born on October 11, 1922 to the late Gilbert Abbott and Lulu Opal (Brown) Ryan in Columbus, OH. Survived by husband of 70 years David Brooks Calhoun, children David Dean Calhoun (Ela), Donald Brooks Calhoun and Diane Louise Calhoun Krichbaum (Steve), grandchildren Erin Lee...
Jim Batik
Aug 22, 2016
James Batik, 62 of Gahanna, OH, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on August 22, 2016. Born on September 29. 1953 to the late Emil and Gladys (Church) Batik in Charleston, WV. Jim cherished the ability to make others laugh, almost nothing made him happier. All that knew him would describe him as a kind and generous man, who loved...
Karen S. Marriott
Aug 21, 2016
Karen S. Marriott, age 63, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer at the Pickering House. She was born on June 29, 1953 in Columbus, OH to Hugh and Betty Smith. Karen was a true people person and never met a stranger. She was truly loved by all and will be deeply missed by...
Bradley Joseph Burns
Aug 20, 2016
Bradley Joseph Burns, 22, passed away on August 20, 2016. He was born on January 24, 1994. Surviving family includes mother, Michelle Renee Pompa, fathers, John Raymond Burns Jr. and Mark Sylvan (Stephanie) James Jr., grandfather, Mark Sylvan James Sr., siblings, Jordan James, Joshua Moone, Caitlynn Burns, Leah and Elaina James, grandparents, Jeannette Ross and Fred Scolieri, John Dale Pompa...
Betty Carletta Francis
Aug 20, 2016
Betty Carletta (Tucker) Francis went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Aug. 20, 2016 surrounded by family. She was born in Columbus, OH, July 24, 1939. She was the daughter of Pearl and Clara Tucker who preceded her. Survived by loving husband, Berman E. Francis of 59 years. Also preceded in death by brother, Bill Tucker; sister, Anna...
Richard J. Greene
Aug 20, 2016
Richard J. "Richie" Greene, 57, of Columbus passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016. Richie was born in Frankfurt, Germany on January 23, 1959, to Thomas J. and Rita I. (Borchert) Greene and is preceded in death by his mother; grandmother, Emma Borchert; niece, Ashley Mathias. He is survived by his father, Thomas J. Greene; siblings, Angel (Mark) Tedrick, Mary-Ann...
Robert Wilson
Aug 20, 2016
Robert R. Wilson (Jennings), age 33, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 20, 2016. Surviving family includes son, Jace Allen; father, Carl (Debbie) Jennings; brother; Jeremy (Anna) Jennings; sister, Crystal (Karl) Lowry; also survived by The Wilson family and many loving family and friends. Preceded in death by mother, Deborah Langston-Jennings. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 30, 2016 from 5-7...
Judy Ratliff
Aug 20, 2016
Judy Ratliff, 72 of Columbus, OH, passed away at Mt. Carmel/St. Ann's Hospital on August 20, 2016. Born on February 11, 1944 in Portsmouth, OH. Survived by daughter Cheryl (Glen) Strong and son Jeff (Melissa) Ratliff, grandchildren Kyrstin Ratliff, Ryan Strong, Trent Strong, Matthew Ratliff and Chase Strong and brother Bobbie Noel. Preceded in death by husband Hubert "Bugs" Ratliff,...
Elizabeth A. Kuhn
Aug 19, 2016
Elizabeth A. Kuhn, 81, of Columbus, OH, passed away on August 19, 2016. She was born on October 26, 1934. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Glennie Thomson. Surviving family includes husband, John Erwin Kuhn, children, Cathy (James) Hodge, Mark (Mary) Kuhn, grandsons, Michael (Lydia) Smith, Scott (Shirley) Smith, Matthew Kuhn, Mitchell Kuhn, 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation...
Robin Gail Davis
Aug 19, 2016
Robin Gail Davis, age 62, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2016 after a brave battle with ALS. She was born on January 3, 1954 in Gallipolis, OH to Leland and Ida Lou Davis.Robin is preceded in death by her parents; numerous aunts and uncles; and the love of her life, Kenny Smith.She is survived by her siblings, Jerry...
Jessee Artrip
Aug 19, 2016
Jessee Artrip, 80 of Columbus, OH, passed away on August 19, 2016. He was born on January 25, 1936. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ora and Elisabeth (Wellman) Artrip and his loving and devoted wife, Evelene (Adkins) Artrip. Surviving family includes children, Terry (Brenda) Artrip, Gerald (Donna) Artrip, Iris Mankin, Jesse Aaron Artrip, Rollin Jennings Artrip; grandchildren,...
Norman Perkins
Aug 19, 2016
Norman Perkins, age 96, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016. Born on December 31, 1919 in Columbus, OH. Retired as an engineer working on circuit breakers and switches from Siemans at the age of 65. He worked as an engineer in Ohio, Maryland and Georgia and has several patents in the electrical industry. After retiring, Norman moved to South Carolina....
Beverly Fulton-Day
Aug 18, 2016
Beverly Fulton-Day, 73, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, August 18, 2016. She was born in Delaware, Ohio on September 6, 1942 to George and Mary Edelblute. She is preceded in death by her parents. Beverly is survived by her husband, William Day; children, Paul Fulton, Lisa (Robert) Preece, Janet Best;...
Clarence Steven Huskey
Aug 18, 2016
Clarence "Steven" Huskey, 63, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born in Columbus, OH to Clarence D. and Shirley (Sells) Huskey and is preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his father, Clarence D. (Patricia) Huskey; daughter, Tiffany (Chad Conkle) Huskey; son, Nicholas Huskey; brothers, Larry (Cindy), Harry (Karen), Scott...
Debra S. Hoy
Aug 17, 2016
Debra S. Hoy, born October 4th, 1950. Entered into rest August 17th, 2016. Deb was a retired homemaker. Married 30 years to the love of her life and a mother of two. She was intelligent with a great sense of humor. There was never a dull moment in our household. She was our rock. Words could never express the loss...
Richard Wells
Aug 17, 2016
Richard Wells, 82, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in Marengo, OH. He was born in Columbus on September 6, 1933. Richard is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sheila; and brother, Arthur. He is survived by wife of 28 years, Sally Wells; children, Debra (JR) Newsome and Lisa (Roger) Ball;...
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