Obituaries

Paul Daniel Harper

Paul Daniel Harper

Oct 16, 2024

Paul Daniel Harper, known affectionately as "Danny," was born on January 7, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio. He passed away on October 16, 2024, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Danny a beloved family man with a heart of gold who was always ready to lend a helping hand.

Danny graduated from Grove City High School, class of 1977, and spent...

Jonathan C. White

Jonathan C. White

Oct 15, 2024

Jonathan C. White, affectionately known as "Jon Jon," passed away on October 15, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, cherished memories. Born on September 17, 1975, in Jacksonville, Florida, Jonathan was a beacon of compassion and joy in the lives of those fortunate enough to know him.

For remarkable years, Jonathan dedicated himself to his career at Shiseido Americas,...

Sharon Ruth Turner

Sharon Ruth Turner

Oct 15, 2024

Vincent-Turner, Sharon Ruth. Age 73, of Grove City, Ohio. The loving mother of Nicholas (Ange), Christopher (Alicia), and April (Clifton), Grandchildren: Brent, Gage, Kamryn, Jewelie, Karter, Cannon, and Kingston. 

Sharon loved to cook and bake and could make spaghetti sauce as good as mom Vincent. 

Leaving behind, for now, brothers: Don, Tom, Charlie, Paul, Mark and Matt. Preceded in death by Parents...

Diann Grove

Diann Grove

Oct 15, 2024

Diann Grove, age 70, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on October 15, 2024. She was born on July 24, 1954 in Garrison, Kentucky to the late Mason and Mary VanHoose.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Grove and her siblings, Frances Caseman, Sammy Pierce, and Connie Pierce.

She is lovingly survived by her son, James...

Joyce Elaine Bradford

Joyce Elaine Bradford

Oct 14, 2024

Joyce Elaine Bradford, 86, of Columbus, passed away on October 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 21, 1938 in Marysville, Ohio to the late John and Evah (Edson) Southard. 

Joyce graduated from Delaware Willis High School in 1956. She attended Ohio University before marrying the love of her life Gerald Bradford on March 21, 1958. She...

Robert L. Schmidt

Robert L. Schmidt

Oct 14, 2024

Robert "Bob" L. Schmidt, age 77, passed away on October, 14, 2024. Bob was born on January 12, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert J. and Margil Schmidt. 

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter Mindi Schmidt Lyman.

He is lovingly survived by his wife, Ann Schmidt, his son, Theo (Cathie) Schmidt, his step-sons, Dan...

Rebecca Sue Woodman

Rebecca Sue Woodman

Oct 13, 2024

REBECCA SUE WOODMAN, 49, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday October 13, 2024.

REBECCA (known to everyone as Becky) was born October 25, 1974, in Columbus, Ohio to Roger and Evelyn Louise (New) Woodman. She graduated from Beechcroft High School in Columbus. 

Becky was a kind and thoughtful young lady who loved her family and made friends with all who were...

Cinderella Prince

Cinderella Prince

Oct 12, 2024

Cinderella Prince, 101, of Sunbury, Ohio passed away on October 12, 2024. 

Cinderella was born on December 3, 1922, to John and Adaline (Kirk) Halley.

She was married to Lawrence Prince for 78 years.

Cinderella will be deeply missed by her son: Larry, daughter-in-law: Deborah Denney, grandchildren: Eric, Sarah, and Joe, and great-grandchildren: Taylor, Brady, Walker, Eva, and Tyler.

She is preceded in death...

Jerry Dean Ball

Jerry Dean Ball

Oct 12, 2024

Jerry Dean Ball, age 67, passed away on October 12, 2024. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 20, 1956 to the late Edison and Alma Ball. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Ball; and his sister, Donna Reece. 

He is survived by his, sons, Justin and Jeremy, daughters, Kayla and Jera; niece, Cheryl Reece; nephews,...

James Asher Blankenship

James Asher Blankenship

Oct 12, 2024

James Asher Blankenship, age 80, of Columbus, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born June 9, 1944 to the late Nadine Blankenship King Freeman at the home of his grandparents, the late Enos and Dorthas Dorothy Kennedy Blankenship in Iaeger, West Virginia.

He was adopted at a young age by his grandparents...

James William Patterson Jr.

James William Patterson Jr.

Oct 12, 2024

James "Rocky" Patterson Jr. age 71, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital South. 

He was born in Bluefield, WV. on January 17, 1953. He spent time in Connecticut and Illinois before settling in Columbus, OH. He was employed for over 25 years in EVS at Riverside Hospital. He later retired from Columbus Detective...

Carl Conley

Carl Conley

Oct 12, 2024

Carl Conley, age 91 of Columbus, OH, passed away on October 12, 2024. He was born on March 2, 1933 to the late Moscoe and Della (Samson) Conley in Chapmanville, WV. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by son Donny Conley, great granddaughter Amanda Bradshaw, siblings Julius, Galley, Kenneth, Ransom, Theora, Thelma, Naomi, Lottie, Lola, Pansy, Denver...

Gerald E. Hunt

Gerald E. Hunt

Oct 11, 2024

Gerald E. Hunt fondly known as Jerry, was born on November 6, 1947, in Columbus Ohio. He passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on October 11, 2024.

Jerry led a life full of accomplishments and was well-respected in his community. He graduated from West High School in the Class of 1966. Shortly after graduation he joined the Air Force and served honorably...

John Michael Fill

John Michael Fill

Oct 10, 2024

John M. Fill, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2024. Born in North Royalton, Ohio, to John Fill, Sr. and Ann Laskodi-Fill, John lived a life marked by athletic achievement, devoted to teaching, and unwavering love for his family, students, and faith. 

A proud graduate of Cuyahoga Heights High School (Class of 1962), John excelled...

Patricia Ann Tumblison

Patricia Ann Tumblison

Oct 10, 2024

Patricia Ann Tumblison, age 81, of Columbus, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 22, 1943 to the late Charles and Laura (Scott) Derenberger. She married Robert Tumblison in 1965, and he preceded her in death in 2002. In addition to her husband and...

Charles Rolland West

Charles Rolland West

Oct 10, 2024

Charles Rolland West, 78, of Westerville, OH, passed away on October 10, 2024. Charles was born March 20, 1946, to Ormond West and Sue Nell Purinton.

Charles was a US Navy Vietnam Veteran and a devout Christian. He loved to sing and played with the bell Choir at his Church.

He was married to his former wife Bobbie West (Campbell) for 30...

Mary Margaret Withem

Mary Margaret Withem

Oct 10, 2024

Mary Margaret (Snyder) Withem lived to the age of 95 and passed on October 10, 2024. She was born on August 9, 1929 in Murray City, Ohio. One of eight, a coal miner's daughter. She graduated from Murray City High School in 1947. She was married to Chester Louis Withem on October 21, 1950, until his death in 2006. She...

Gail Ann Preston

Gail Ann Preston

Oct 10, 2024

Gail Preston from Newark, OH passed away October 10, 2024. She was born and lived in Newark, OH. 

Gail write's:

TO THE PEOPLE I LOVE!

Ed and Janet Penland (father and mother); Scott Dysart, Christa, Edward, Kara, James, Isaac Dysart (Son and family) Mike Dysart, Bradley and Rosalie Dysart, Abregayle, Clyde and Wesley. (son and family); Stephanie Shonebarger, Hunter, Sara, Mike, Kayla, Jasper...

Madalynn "Lynn / Fergie" Ferguson

Madalynn "Lynn / Fergie" Ferguson

Oct 10, 2024

Madalynn "Lynn / Fergie" Ferguson, born on February 6, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, has left us on October 10, 2024, at the age of 75. Her life was characterized by a deep commitment to family, community, and her passions, making a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege to know her.

Lynn dedicated 30 years of her life as a...

Bill Dixon

Bill Dixon

Oct 9, 2024

April 5, 2025

Remembering Bill Dixon

William P (Bill) Dixon was born and raised in Columbus Ohio, near The Ohio State University, to Paul and Virginia Fogle Dixon. Displaying a talent for art, he earned his first commission at the age of 8. The proprietor of Gordon’s Candy (well-known shop near OSU) paid Bill to paint the shop’s name/hours on its entrance...

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