Obituaries
Harry E Sheppard
Feb 10, 2016
Harry E. Sheppard, 60 of Canal Winchester, passed away at Diley Ridge Medical Center on February 10, 2016. Born on September 14, 1955 to the late William and Emma Jane (Phillips) Sheppard in New Marshfield, OH. Survived by siblings Charles (Marlene) Sheppard, Freddie Rieser and Bob (Judy) Sheppard, step-son Tommy Zimmerman, grandchildren Destiny, Taylor and Lydia, special friends Jennifer Thornsberry...
Donald D. Adams
Feb 10, 2016
Donald D Adams, 89, passed away on February 10, 2016. He was born on October 18, 1926. He retired from Columbia Gas after 49 years of service. Donald served in the U.S. Army during WWII.He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Blanche Adams, sister, Donna Jean. Surviving family includes wife, Shirley, children, Karen (Dave) Davis, Cheryl (Michael)...
Chris Dietrich
Feb 10, 2016
Chris A. Dietrich, 44, passed away Feb. 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by father, Harold E. Dietrich, Jr. Chris is survived by wife, Kim; mother, Connie Matuskowitz (Maurice Potvin); children, Shelby, Damon, McKaylen, and Bryce; mother and father-in-law; Shirley and Dan Trainer; brother and sister-in-law, Danny (Laura) Trainer; uncle, Randy Newhard; and many friends. Chris was a member...
Ruth Smith
Feb 9, 2016
Ruth Smith, 90, passed away on February 9, 2016. She was born on February 5, 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, parents, Willard and Hazel Hieatt, sister, Betty Pohlman, grand-daughter, Bobbie DiMarzo. Surviving family includes children, Judy (Dave) Bowers, Gail (Cabel) Pitts, William R. (Connie) Smith, Lisa Turner, grandchildren, Lori McNabb, Tammi Alexander, Scott (Kim) Pitts,...
Frederick J. Francia
Feb 9, 2016
Frederick J. Francia, 61, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Fred was born on June 27, 1954 in Columbus to Stephen and Mary (Frazzini) Francia.Fred is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael Francia; and brother-in-law, Mark Abbott.He is survived by wife of 38 years, Sandra Francia; children, Jennifer (Justin) Price and Phillip Francia; grandchildren,...
Jason Besonen
Feb 8, 2016
Jason Christopher Besonen, 33, of Charlotte, NC passed away suddenly on February 8, 2016. He was a graduate of Westland High School. Survived by parents Steve and Dottie Besonen of Columbus, OH, brother, Scott VanHorn, daughter, Chloe of North Carolina, grandparents, John and Micky Caudill, many wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is loved and missed by many. Private...
Crystal Duncan
Feb 8, 2016
Crystal K. Duncan, 59, Columbus, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016. Crystal was born in Columbus, OH on October 29, 1956 to Emmie E. (Harmon) Dillon and Richard J. Jones and is preceded in death by her son, Darrell Jones and sister, Candy Star Jones. She is survived by her daughter, Kristina K. Butler; parents, Emmie E. Dillon and Richard...
Donald Curry
Feb 8, 2016
Donald Ray Curry, 75, passed away Feb. 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents, Boyd Winston and Mary Curry; and brothers and sisters. Don is survived by wife, Dorothy; daughters, Teresa (Troy) Jackson and Faith (Darwin) Justice; grandchildren, Samantha and Aaron Jackson, and Amanda Justice; sisters, Effie, Roxie, and Doris; brother, Garner; and numerous friends. Don was a...
Paul Hudson
Feb 8, 2016
Paul E. Hudson, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 8, 2016. He was born on October 26, 1926. Paul was the owner of the Pizza Chateau Carryout and retired from Rockwell International. He was proud of his 35 years of sobriety. He was preceded in death by his parents, William D. and Cenith J. Hudson;...
Roy Davis
Feb 7, 2016
Roy Davis, born December 30, 1941 to Thomas and Mary (Hackworth) Davis, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016. He graduated from White's High School in Wabash, IN,in 1959. Roy served in the Army, with the 58th Transportation Company from 1959-1961. He was a member of American Legion Post 0402 in Indiana. He started serving the Lord in...
Kathy J. Lancaster
Feb 7, 2016
Kathy J. (Hodge) Lancaster, 52, of Grove City, OH, passed away on February 7, 2016. She was born in Portsmouth, OH on July 7, 1963. She was preceded in death by her son, Matthew. Surviving family includes husband, Jason, parents, Raymond and Sharon Hodge, son, Christopher, daughter, Elisa, siblings, Debbie (Mark) Rodgers, Sheila (Tyrone) Brobst, Ronald (Trisha) Hodge, grandchildren, Cameron,...
Scott P. Rush
Feb 7, 2016
Scott P. Rush, 51, Columbus, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep, Sunday, February 7, 2016. Scott was born in Dayton, OH on June 26, 1964, to Peter F. and Barbara (Harrison) Rush and is preceded in death by his father; mother and father-in-law, Clayborn and Anita Gordon; brothers-in-law, Jeff Gordon and David Dwyer. Scott is survived by his wife of...
Joan Shindle
Feb 7, 2016
Joan (Chaffin) Shindle, 85, of Powell, OH went to her heavenly home on February 7, 2016 at Willow Brook in Delaware Run. Joan was born on February 4, 1931 to Lemuel John and Grace (Snider) Chaffin in Columbus, OH.She graduated from North High School and attended Otterbein College. She was later employed by Worthington School System for 25 years. Joan...
Pauline Rugg
Feb 7, 2016
Pauline E. Rugg of Columbus passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Whetstone Gardens and Care Center. She was born in Columbus, daughter of the late Chester and Lena Fulks Illick. In addition to her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, John Rugg; son, Timothy John Rugg; sister, Gertrude "Trudy" Illick. She is survived by her sons,...
Barbara Chancey
Feb 7, 2016
Barbara June Chancey born June 5, 1946, passed away February 7, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Daniel Chancey; children, Nancy Coleman, Gary Terry, Tina (Marty) Kennedy, Richard (Rhonda) Terry, Jeffery Terry, Daniel "Danny" Chancey III, Angela (Chris) Fee, Theresa Chancey, and Pamela Peters; mother, Dorothy Highlander; sisters, Sharon (Dave) Chilson, Betty (Bill) Cooper, Shirley...
David Zak
Feb 7, 2016
David F. Zak, 90, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at St. Ann's. He served in the Army and Merchant Marines during WWII.David is survived by his wife, Tillie Zak; daughter, Pam Zak (Carolyn); sons, David (Joy) Zak, Bob (Peggy) McIntyre, Ron (Jody) McIntyre, Rod (Becky) McIntyre and Rick (Cathy) McIntyre; sister, Shirley Kinzie; brother, John (Shirley) Zak;...
Evelyn Janet Tague
Feb 6, 2016
Evelyn Janet Tague, 90 of Johnstown, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family on February 6, 2016. Born on July 9, 1925 to the late Neil and Pauline (Martin) Rothgeb in Columbus, OH. Survived by children Edgar "Ron" (Linda) Tague and Janice (Herb) VanDyke, siblings Mary Keenan and Nancy Hutchison, grandchildren Lori (Jim) Anthony, Jeni (Brett) Shriver,...
Sherone Fairrow
Feb 6, 2016
Sherone Fairrow, born May 16, 1939 passed away at home on February 6, 2016.
Roy French Ii
Feb 5, 2016
Roy H. French II, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 5, 2016. He is survived by two beautiful daughters, Jerica Faye and Madison Rae; ex-wife, Susan French. He was awaiting the birth of his first granddaughter, Brynlee Fay, all of Lockbourne, OH. Also survived by mom, Jean French; brothers, Steve and Wade French, all of Obetz, OH; sister, Teresa (David)...
Imogene Darst
Feb 5, 2016
DARSTImogene Darst, 78, Columbus, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016. Imogene was born in Nigh, KY on May 27, 1937, to Lewis and Martha (Hurley) Casey and is preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughters, Donna (Franklin Jarrell) Darst, Kimberly (David) Betz and Kristi (Michael) Holmberg; sons, Michael (Barbara) and Randall (Joyce)...
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