Jan 15, 2015

Richard "Rick" Leroy Turner, 63, departed peacefully from this life on Thursday, January 15, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on April 29, 1951 to the late Leroy Turner & Judy (Faller) Turner. Rick was a 1969 graduate of Linden McKinley High School. He retired from The Kroger Company, after 35 years of devoted service, while also taking great...

Jan 15, 2015

Virgil "Junior" Hawthorne, 79, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Virgil was born in Ashton, WV on August 4, 1935, to Virgil G. and Thelma (McCelasky) Hawthorne, and is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marlena (Ross) Hawthorne and several siblings.Survivors include his son, Greg Hawthorne; sister, Mary Bender; 7 grandchildren including...

Jan 14, 2015

Jeanita M. Dukes, 53 of Columbus, passed away at her residences on January 14, 2015. Born on March 22, 1961 to Minnie and the late William Wilson in Columbus, OH. Jeanita was a member of The Potter's House Church of God. Survived by husband of 33 years Forrest Dukes Sr., children Helenia Dukes, Alaina Dukes and Forrest Dukes, Jr., siblings...

Jan 14, 2015

WileyEarlene Lorraine Wiley passed away on January 14, 2015 at the Kobacker House after a long illness with COPD. She was born November 26, 1945 to Earl and Lena Fitzgerald in Parkersburg, WVa. Earlene worked as a Hair Stylist for 20 years before moving to Columbus in 1985. She then worked for Community Refugee and Immigration Services and retired in...

Jan 13, 2015

Glenna Maxine Clayton, 93, of Columbus, OH passed away peacefully at the Sarah Moore Health Care Center in Delaware, OH January 13, 2015 at 10:45 PM.She was born June 19, 1921, daughter of the late Homer O'Neal and Amanda Alderman O'Neal.In addition to her parents, Glenna was preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Sayers and siblings.She is survived...

Jan 13, 2015

Peter H. Koch III, passed away on January 12, 2015 at his home in Westerville, OH of natural causes.Mr. Koch was born on August 30, 1947 in Columbus, OH. son of Peter Koch Jr. and Nina Louise Koch (Meyer).He worked at Honda of America as a Quality Staff Team Leader until his retirement in 2011. In addition Mr. Koch served...

Jan 13, 2015

Harry Grubb Jr., 70, passed away on January 13, 2015. He was born on December 24, 1944 in Columbus to Harry & Juanita (York) Grubb SR who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Linda & Debbie, and brothers Tommy & Raymond. Surviving family includes wife, Phyllis, children, daughters Billie Jo Grubb, Tisa Grubb,...

Jan 12, 2015

Keith M. Williams, 50, of Gahanna, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015. He was born on August 27, 1964, in Englewood, New Jersey, to the late William M. Williams III and Christina T. Williams.Keith is survived by two brothers, Mark Williams and Ian Williams; nieces, Justine and Brianna; and nephew, Eric. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan....

Jan 12, 2015

Francisco Javier Ruiz, 91, of Delaware, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015. He was born on November 11, 1923, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to the late Jesus Ruiz and Maria de Jesus Maese de Ruiz. Francisco became a U.S. resident in 1996 and a U.S. citizen in 2006. He was very proud of this and the fact he could vote....

Jan 12, 2015

Carol Owens, 68, of Pataskala, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at her residence. She was born December 23, 1946 in Duluth, MN, daughter of the late Alex and Berniece Walczak Kozlowski. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband, John Owens and brother, Rick Kozlowski. She is survived by her son, John (Cheyanne) Owens;...

Jan 12, 2015

Dorothy L. Scott, 64, passed away on January 12, 2015. She was born on March 28, 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy E. and Dorothy M. (Everetts) Thompson, son, Michael Daugherty. Surviving family includes children, Tonita (Michael) Derreberry, Kimberly Daugherty, brother, Ronald (Katrina) Thompson, nephew, Nicholas Thompson, 8 grandchildren Michael Derreberry, Trent Derreberry, Skylar Derreberry, Taylor...

Jan 11, 2015

Kathy L. Christman, 61 of Orient, passed away on January 11, 2015. Born on February 5, 1953 to the late Ralph and Mary (Brown) Evans in Woodsfield, OH. Kathy will be missed by her loving family and friends. Survived by son Jeff Christman, siblings Marvin Evans, Cheryl (Jan) Taylor and Greg (Lisa) Evans, many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...

Jan 11, 2015

Joyce Ann (Herdman) Juniper, 73, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2015 when she passed away surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late James and Florence Herdman was born Oct. 19, 1941 in Glen Ebon, Ohio. She is survived by Jamey (Chelly) Juniper of Columbus, Joey Juniper of Lebanon, Tennessee and Jerry...

Jan 11, 2015

Kelly R. "Keldog" Chapman, 49 of Columbus, passed away at his residence on January 11, 2015. Born on September 25, 1965 to Ruby (Sellards) Chapman and the late Charles Ray Chapman in Columbus, OH. Coached Karl J. Fulton League Football for over 21 years and was a Grand Master Darter. Survived by siblings James Chapman, JoAnn (Bob) Miller, Janet (Mike)...

Jan 11, 2015

Michael Herderick, 51, of Columbus, OH, passed away on January 11, 2015. He was born on October 27, 1963. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael Jr. and Carolyn (Bethune) Herderick. Surviving family includes wife, Trisha, son, Michael (Ann Marie) Herderick, sisters, Vicky (Hector) Escalante and Michell Lochbihler.Visitation will be held from 1-3pm, Saturday, January 17th, 2015 at...

Jan 10, 2015

Mary Kathryn McDonnell, 59 of Grove City, passed away at The Kobacker House on January 10, 2015. Born on August 31, 1955 to the late Jack and Dorothy Hart in Springfield, OH. Survived by husband of 4 years Jack McDonnell, children Melissa (Troy) King and Matt (Renee) Murphy, brother Mike (Barb) Hart, sister Jackie (Larry) Reeb, grandchildren Lila and Hudson...

Jan 10, 2015

Jan 10, 2015

Lawrence O. Hafer, age 81, of Columbus, passed away January 10, 2015 at his home surrounded by love. Heaven called looking for a sidekick for John Wayne's next movie and he just couldn't turn down the opportunity."Bud" was born September 22, 1933 in Ross County, Ohio to Lawrence R. and Ernestine (Hunter) Hafer. He enjoyed westerns, OSU football, Civil War...

Jan 10, 2015

Patricia Lee Nance, 79, of Columbus, OH, passed away on January 10, 2015. She was born on March 8, 1935 in Columbus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Nance Sr., parents, Richard and Beatrice Whitmer and 3 brothers. Surviving family includes sons, Robert Nance Jr., Ronald L. Nance, grandchildren, Bobbi Jo, Katie, Shara, Delenna, 8 great-grandchildren and...

Jan 9, 2015

Marque Nicole Denise Whaley, 23 passed away on January 9, 2015 in Dayton, Ohio. Born on September 1, 1991 to Mark Whaley and Jeannette Atwood-Lujan in Columbus, OH. Marque will be missed dearly. Survived by son Marquel Copeland, siblings Savannah, Heaven, Alexis and C.J., grandparents Sharon Kneice, Janice (Leonard) Losee, and Denise Whaley, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in...