May 3, 2015

Sharon Ohrstedt 68 of Columbus, passed on May 3, 2015. She was born in Columbus to Robert & Carneal Ohrstedt who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by a sister in law Brenda Ohrstedt. Survivors include Brother Robert Ohrstedt, Fiance Lewis Walters; extended family Kate, Connie, Judy, Sharon, and numerous cousins. Sharon was a lifelong Lutheran. She owned...

May 2, 2015

Anna Lois Evans, 76, passed on May 2, 2015 after a short and sudden illness. Preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Evans; son, James Thomas Roberts; sister, Mary R. Scott; and parents, Virgil and Princess Smith. Survived by sister, Gaynell Maynor and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, May 8, 2015 from 4-6 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW...

May 2, 2015

Sharon Wood, 65, passed away on May 2, 2015. She was born on December 7, 1949. She was preceded in death by her father John W. Thompson and brother, Robert Thompson. Surviving family includes mother, Pearl V. Thompson, children, Kimberly (Christopher) Harris, Myra (Amber) Mills, Steve (Holly) Albaugh, grandchildren, Aarika Harris, Jordan Harris, Brooklyn Harris, Taylor Albaugh, Mason Albaugh, siblings,...

May 2, 2015

Robert Winn, 88 of Westerville, passed away at his residence on May 2, 2015. Born on April 25, 1927 to the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Tolliver) Winn in Flora, IL. Survived by wife of 67 years Joyce (Tolbert) Winn, daughters Linda Schamp, Janet (Michael) McKenzie, Karyn (Mark) Saliger and Patricia Winn, son Gary Winn and Joseph Winn, grandchildren Melody Czoberek,...

May 2, 2015

Richard S. "Dick" Rupe, 86, passed away May 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by parents, Sherman and Besse Rupe; wife, Ouida L. "Lou" Rupe; son, Richard M. "Rick" Rupe; brother, Charles T. "Tom" Rupe; and grandson, Ricky. Survived by son, Kelly J. Rupe; sister, Judith (Tom) Wright; dear friend, Peg Chattos; grandchildren, Christina, Kyla, Danielle and Stephanie; as...

May 1, 2015

Lester" Earl" Lemley Jr., 99, Westerville, OH passed away Friday, May 1, 2015. Earl was born in Mt. Morris, PA on June 25, 1915 to Lester E. Lemley, Sr and Harriet (Vance) Lemley and is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia O. (Aloia) Lemley; granddaughter, Jennifer Slavens and 8 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his daughters,...

May 1, 2015

Constance Davis Horton, 70, of Columbus, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015 at her residence. She was born January 24, 1945 in Paterson, N.J., daughter of the late Leroy and Dora Brown Davis. Constance is survived by her husband, James Michael Horton; daughter, Jamee (Aaron) Ragland; stepdaughters, Stephanie M. (Kevin) Davis and Jonise M. (Kyle) Harris; stepson, Kevin (Pearl) Witherspoon....

May 1, 2015

Eleanor Gayle "Mamaw" Porter, 92, of Columbus, passed away at Wexner Heritage House on May 1, 2015. Born on April 29, 1923 to the late Hubert and Verna (Cassel) Keaton in Stephens, KY. Member of Gold Star Mothers. Retired from the Athletic Club of Columbus, loved gardening, sewing, crocheting and spending time with her family. Survived by children Joseph E....

Apr 30, 2015

Bruce Allen Blackburn, 60 of Valley Hi, OH, passed away at his residence on April 30, 2015. Born on January 16, 1955 to the late Melvin and Ruby Mae (Thacker) Blackburn in Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Bruce served his country during Vietnam Era in the U.S Air Force. Survived by children Jeanie Blackburn, Christian (Jinky) Stevenson, Chelsie Blackburn, Selena Blackburn...

Apr 30, 2015

Jerald "Harold" "Madd Dog" Madden went home suddenly to join his family with the Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2015. He was born August 29, 1959 in Decatur, IL, son of the late Ma and Pops Madden. In addition to his parents, Jerald was preceded in death by his brother, Pat; sisters, Sissy and Sug; nephew, Dylan. Madd Dog will...

Apr 30, 2015

Frederick Richard "Dick" Ritter, 82, of Gahanna, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at The Rehabilitation and Health Center of Gahanna. He was born May 26, 1932 in Columbus, son of the late Fred and Dorothy Pymer Ritter. In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Ritter; sisters, D....

Apr 28, 2015

Jeffrey M. Fleshman, 29, passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2015. Preceded in death by Papap Miller; Gram Shaulis; and uncle, Mark. Survived by parents, Dawn and Gene Fleshman; sister, Brittany (John) Wyatt; partner, Anthony Campbell; grandparents, Jude and Naomi Fleshman and Joanne Miller; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Jeffrey was a 2004 graduate of Central Crossing HS and recently...

Apr 27, 2015

Apr 27, 2015

Willie L. Williams, Jr, 85 of Columbus, passed away at The Kobacker House on April 27, 2015. Born on December 29, 1929 to the late Willie, Sr and Cora (Hatch) Williams in Coahoma County, Mississippi and raised in Helena, Arkansas. Before moving and starting his career in Ohio as an operating engineer for 50 years and retired in 1998. Survived...

Apr 27, 2015

Charles A. Woods 53 of Columbus passed on April 27, 2015. He was born June 24, 1961 in Circleville, OH to Sidney Gibson and Bonnie (Collins) Steele. His mother survives. Also surviving; ex-wife & partner Pamela Simons, sons Jimmy & Adam (Betsy) Shreck, and Mark Coons Jr.; Daughters- Lisa (Mike) McCreary, Marina Hodge, Brandy Woods, Misty Gillespie; Daughter in law...

Apr 27, 2015

Peggy J. Wood, 63, of New Albany, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015 at St. Ann's. She was born October 16, 1951 in Sidney, OH, daughter of the late T. Richard and Patricia Umstead Wood Sr. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Wood Jr. She is survived by her siblings, Nancy (Roger)...

Apr 27, 2015

James William Wetzel, 77, of Orient, OH entered into rest on Monday, April 27, 2015. He is survived by wife Norma, daughter-in-law Patty Crabtree Rogers, grandchildren, Stephanie (Nick) Crabtree Hart, James Thomas Crabtree, Jonathan Davis, Ben Davis, great-grandchildren, Olivia and Lorelei Brooks, sisters-in-law, Sharon Wetzel, Anita (Carl) Cathel, brothers-in-law, Jake (Aleta) Follrod, Ronnie Follrod, Robert Lahmon as well as many...

Apr 26, 2015

Alma W. King, 89, passed away April 26, 2015 in Savannah, GA. Preceded in death by husband John M. King and son Bruce King. Survived by daughters, Karen Sue (Odell) Walters, Betsy (Greg) Hoover, son, John King, 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, Gladys Wright, Helen Wright, Ruth Wright, Minnie Wright, Dixie McClasky and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be...

Apr 26, 2015

Travis Dietz, 22, of Columbus, OH, passed away on April 26, 2015. He was born on May 31, 1992. Family includes fiance, Kaylee Fisher, son, Gauge Dietz, mother, Teresa & Jim Caldwell, father, John & Anita Charles, siblings, Bradley & Mariah Dietz, Johnie Charles, Amanda Caldwell, Hollie Charles, James Caldwell III, niece, Hazel, nephew, Jayce and many other family and...

Apr 26, 2015

George R. Allen, 79, of Columbus, passed away April 26, 2015. George was born in Keystone, WV on October 25, 1935, to Walter and Viola (Lee) Allen and is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Tyrone and Stanley Allen; brothers, Robert and James Allen. Survivors include his sons, George Allen, Jr and Eric Allen; sister, Patricia Dalton; brothers, Melvin...