Obituaries

James Rodgers

James Rodgers

May 21, 2016

James Rodgers, 75, of Grove City, Ohio passed away at home after a long illness on Saturday May 21, 2016. He was born September14, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents: Amadee & Mattie Rodgers; brothers: Raymond, Ben, George and Danny; sisters: Florence, Faye, Wanda, Nancy and Merry. James is survived by his wife Maxine of 56 years;...

Carleton L. Porter

Carleton L. Porter

May 20, 2016

Carleton Lamont Porter born September 21, 1957 in Columbus, OH, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016. He was a graduate of East High School and Franklin University in Columbus. Carleton accepted the Lord Jesus Christ and was a member of Rhema Christian Center. He was the eldest of 4 children and is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and...

Sylvia Tomei

Sylvia Tomei

May 20, 2016

Sylvia Tomei, 94, of Columbus, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 at Mt. Carmel East. She was born December 11, 1921 in Fairmont, OH, daughter of the late Rocco Simon and Lena Calligaro Tomei. In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her brother, Lawrence Tomei; sisters, Rachel Tomei, Alice Dellenbaugh and Lucia Tomei. She is survived...

John J. Behling

John J. Behling

May 20, 2016

(Coach) John J. Behling, age 83, passed peacefully into the loving arms of Christ his Savior, surrounded by his family, on May 20, 2016, following an extended illness. John was born on April 23, 1933 in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Medford Behling, and sister Betty Joanne Welch.He is survived by his...

Troy Cunningham

Troy Cunningham

May 19, 2016

Troy Ellis Cunningham, 69, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born May 1, 1947 in Logan WV, son of the late Leepsie Cunningham, Thelma Wilson and Frances Cunningham. In addition to his parents, Troy was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill, Earl, Robert and Andrew. He served in the Air Force...

Terri Lynn Wallace

Terri Lynn Wallace

May 19, 2016

Terri Lynn Wallace, 58, of Grove City passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2016. Terri was a generous and loving person who would help anyone in need. She was an extraordinary daughter, devoted wife and incredible mother. She loved to have fun and always had a smile on her face. Terri loved to travel especially to the ocean. Since a...

John Evans

John Evans

May 19, 2016

John "Bud" Evans, 84, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents, John Evans and Leoma Osburn; wife, Joyce Evans; and sister, Janet Smith. Bud is survived by his children, Daniel Whittaker, Carol Wonner, Kathy Whittaker, and Jerry Whittaker; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Helen Free, Ronnie Osburn, Judy Thornberry, and...

Terri Lynn Wallace

Terri Lynn Wallace

May 19, 2016

Terri Lynn Wallace, 58, of Grove City passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2016. Terri was a generous and loving person who would help anyone in need. She was an extraordinary daughter, devoted wife and incredible mother. She loved to have fun and always had a smile on her face. Terri loved to travel especially to the ocean. Since a...

Barbara L. Conley

Barbara L. Conley

May 19, 2016

Barbara Conley, 78, of Grove City, OH, passed away on May 19, 2016. She was born on March 11, 1938. She was preceded in death by her 3 sisters, 4 brothers, parents, Francis and Lulu Gloyd. Surviving family includes husband, Arthur, children, Sam (Trudy) Clapper, David (Sondra) Conley, Boyd J. (Mary Lou) Conley, Brenda (George) Hartig, grandchildren, Cyndie, Brad, Sarah,...

Jai'Veon Dickerson

Jai'Veon Dickerson

May 18, 2016

Jai'Veon Damir Dickerson, 10 months old, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016. He was born July 6, 2015 to Thomas Dickerson Jr. and Teanya Swanson. In addition to his parents, Jai'Veon is survived by his twin brother, Jay'Ceon Dickerson; grandmother, Tonya Swanson; great-grandmother, Barbara Swanson; uncle, Keontae Swanson and many cousins, friends and family. He was preceded in death by...

Bertha Lee Johnson

Bertha Lee Johnson

May 18, 2016

Bertha was born August 28, 1934 in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Shedwrich Risper Sr. and Katie Jones Risper.Bertha married John Johnson Sr. and had nine children. She accepted Christ later in life but knew since she was young that she wanted heaven to be her home. Bertha was a member of Emmanuel Tabernacle Baptist Church Apostolic Faith where she...

Kathy A. Wade

Kathy A. Wade

May 17, 2016

Kathy A. Wade, 62 of Columbus, OH, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on May 17, 2016. Born on February 1, 1954 to Robert Wade Sr, and Kay (Dews) Wade-Davis in Welch, WV. Along with her mother, Kathy is survived by children Tina Wade-Hairston and Abner (Liat) Johnson, grandchildren Michael Anthony Hairston, Bryan A. Triplett II and Isaiah Johnson, siblings...

Gary W. Miller

Gary W. Miller

May 17, 2016

Gary W. Miller, age 70, of Columbus, passed away on May 17, 2016 at The James Cancer Hospital. He was born on June 8, 1945 in Toledo, OH. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Mabel and Walter Miller and his brother, Martin. Gary is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Emily; daughter...

Dwight Blamer

Dwight Blamer

May 17, 2016

Dwight Blamer, 83, of Worthington, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the Heartland of Uptown Westerville. He was born April 29, 1933 in Columbus, son of the late James and Mary Simmons Blamer. In addition to his parents, Dwight was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Blamer and brother, Herbert Blamer. He is survived by his children, Steve...

Marilyn C. Orlando

Marilyn C. Orlando

May 17, 2016

Marilyn C. Orlando passed away May 17, 2016, after a long and hard battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband John, parents Joseph and Helen Krejci and her brother Norman (Agnes) Krejci. She loved her family more than anything: her son Dean (Beryl) Orlando of Austin, Texas, daughters Lori (Byron) Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Sharon...

Ella Ward

Ella Ward

May 17, 2016

Ella Ward, 75, of Columbus, OH, passed away on May 17, 2016. She was born on April 3, 1941 in Matewan, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Ward of Boons Camp, KY, parents Hanibal "Jake" and Rosie Cline, siblings, Ervin Cline, Shirley Golden and Jean Mellen. Surviving family includes children, Diane (Matt) Dixon, Kevin (Tammy) Ward,...

William Willis, Sr.

William Willis, Sr.

May 17, 2016

William "Billy" Willis Sr., age 62 passed away on May 17, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. He was born July 8, 1953 to the late Richard " Dick", Sr. and Jackie Willis Wilson. Also preceded in death by his step-father, Ray Wilson and special uncle Ron Willis. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda;...

John C. Campbell Jr.

John C. Campbell Jr.

May 16, 2016

John C. "Jack" Campbell Jr., 92, passed away peacefully in his home, on Monday, May 16, 2016, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 26, 1923. Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Lenna Mae (Haudenschield) Campbell, parents John C. Campbell, Sr. and Marie (Daughters) Campbell, and step-brother Robert Hutchinson. A life-long resident...

Keith List

Keith List

May 16, 2016

Keith Leon List went to be with his Savior on Monday May 16, 2016. He was born in Washington Courthouse on January 31, 1965 to James Charles List and Sandra (Johnson) List. He is preceded in death by his father.Keith is survived by his mother: Sandra (Hallie) Miller; brother: Kenneth (Melissa) List; sisters: Kim (Richard) Stuckey, Kasia Roberts, Karla Smith,...

Joseph H. Dotson

Joseph H. Dotson

May 16, 2016

Joseph H. Dotson, 71, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 in Columbus, OH. He was born on November 16, 1944 in Williamson, WV to Joseph and Lonia Dotson.Joseph is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tronnie Dotson; and sisters, Lilly Robertson, Creeta Faso, and Helen Bevins. He is survived by his children, Bill (Laurie) Dotson, Bobby Dotson, Lisa...

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