Obituaries
Shirley Price Ream
May 10, 2014
Shirley (Price) Ream, 78, of Columbus, OH died peacefully with her loving family surrounding her on May 10, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital. She was preceded in death by her son, Larry Price, husband, Richard (Dick) Price, parents, Doris (Fritz) Hughes and Hoover (Dude) and Sue Bentz. Surviving family includes, husband of 14 years, Trafford Ream, daughter and best friend,...
Ma'Kiah Lynn Messer
May 9, 2014
Ma'Kiah Lynn Messer, a precious 5 year old baby girl, passed away May 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Craig Christopher; grandmother, Goldie Huston and brother, Da'Vion Messer. Surviving family includes, mother, Christa Messer; father, David Tucker; brother, Lil' David "Man Man" Tucker; sister, Laveyah Tucker; grandmother, Kathy (David) Miller; grandmother, Carolyn Tucker; great-grandmother, Donna Christopher;...
John Fegan
May 9, 2014
John Fegan, 64 of Columbus, passed away at The Kobacker House on May 9, 2014. Born on April 1, 1950 to the late John and Theresa (Rosenberry) Fegan in Chambersburg, PA. John served his county in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War Era. During his time in the U.S Army John received the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam...
David H Trago Jr
May 8, 2014
David H. Trago, Jr., 55, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born in Columbus, OH on August 15, 1958, to David H. Trago Sr and Nancy (Slagle) Trago and is preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Debra (DeWitt) Trago; father; daughters, Michelle (Corey) Cook, Angela Trago;...
Lynette Veach
May 8, 2014
Lynette M. Veach, 64, passed away May 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Jane Karnes. Lyn is survived by son, Chris Veach; daughter, Kelly (Josh) Leonard; grandchildren, Carter and Maryn Leonard; half siblings, Diane Cerutti and Ralph E. Karnes; beloved Boston Terrier, Gabby; as well as many friends. As a child and teen, Lyn...
David Wood
May 8, 2014
David Wood, 57, of Columbus, OH, passed away May 8, 2014 at Monterey Care Center after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald E. and Audrey Wood, children, Sabrina Lee Wood and David R. Wood Jr. Surviving family includes children, Robert J. (Tracie) Polizzi, Trina F. Wood, Christopher L. Wood, Anthony (Chessna) Wood, siblings, Suzanne,...
Harry D. Hoffhines, Jr.
May 7, 2014
Harry D. Hoffhines, Jr. 54, Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Harry was born in Columbus, OH on September 3, 1959, to the late Harry D. and Elizabeth B. (Redd) Hoffhines Sr. Survivors include his sisters, Sally (Michael) Smith and Pam DeLozier; brother, Glenn (Celeste Estep) Hoffhines; nieces and nephews, Angie Smith, Mike (Jessica) Smith and Jerimie Hoffhines; great-nieces...
Jesse Blankenship
May 7, 2014
Jesse Blankenship, 64 of Orient, passed away at Mt. Carmel West Hospital on May 7, 2014. Born on October 12, 1949 to the late Jesse and Vada (McCoy) Blankenship in Freeburn, KY. Survived by his wife Rita Blankenship, sons Ray, Keith, Steven (Kara) and Daniel (Stephanie) Blankenship, grandchildren Alex, Tommy, Samantha, Deanna, Steffano, Vada, David, Joshua, Christopher, Kayde, Lucas, Mason,...
William "Butch" Bova Sr.
May 7, 2014
"Butch/Bill" Bova, 70, Columbus, Ohio, peacefully passed away, Wednesday, May 7, 2014, after spending the last few days with his loving family. Butch was born on Oct. 23, 1943, to John Bookhamer and Marilyn (Lehr) Bookhamer.He is proceeded in death by his parents; step-father, John F. Bova; and sister, Connie Bookhamer. Survived by his son, William (Butchy) Bova II; daughters,...
Carol J. Gillespie
May 7, 2014
Carol J. Gillespie, 66, Columbus, passed away Wednesday, May 07, 2014, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, surrounded by her loving friends. Carol was born in Cincinnati, OH on December 9, 1947, to the late William J and Charlotte (Miller) Gillespie. Carol grew up in the Cincinnati area and the family moved to Columbus in 1960 where she graduated from Upper Arlington...
Terry Morgan
May 6, 2014
Terry L. Morgan, 68 of Columbus, passed away at The Wexner Heritage Village on May 6, 2014. Born on November 24, 1945 to the late Pauline (Burgoon) and Olin Glaze in Columbus, Ohio. Terry was a simple man, would help anyone, loved being with his family and was an avid OSU fan with a beer in hand. He would never...
Earl Bogan
May 5, 2014
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Monte E. Garrabrant
May 5, 2014
GARRABRANTMonte Garrabrant, 63, of Grove City, OH, passed away May 5, 2014. He was born on April 5, 1951. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Stella Garrabrant, sister and brother in law, Louise and Charles Nixon. Surviving family includes cousins, Barbara Fleischer, Connie (Larry) Smiley, Nicole Smiley, Tommy (Rose) Smiley, partner, Dan Lehman, several other cousins...
James Walker
May 4, 2014
James Neil Walker of Reynoldsburg born March 17, 1941 in Columbus Ohio, exchanged for a better life on May 4, 2014. Proceeded in death by father and mother Maurice & Susie Walker, Brothers Robert, William and Arthur Walker and Sister Joann Evans. Survived by wife Evangelist Minnie Walker; Brother John Walker daughters Kimberly Walker-Gales and Ashley Walker; Grandchildren, Maurice Martin...
Daniel Lee Rathburn
May 4, 2014
Daniel Lee Rathburn born March 8, 1966 passed suddenly on May 4th, 2014.Preceded in death by his mother, Mary Defenbaugh. Survived by son, Mick (Brittany) Rathburn; step-daughters, Dawn (Donnie) Allen, Stephanie (Travis) Harber; grandchildren, Jayden and Makylie and 8 step-grandchildren. Also survived by his 3 brothers and 1 sister. Dan was always willing to give a helping hand. He loved...
Nettie Mae Clegg
May 4, 2014
Nettie Mae Clegg, 77 of Grove City, Ohio, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family, on May 4, 2014. Born on September 19, 1936 to the late Wiley B. and Freda B (McCain) Johnson in Moundsville, WV. Retired after 30 years from the Marshall County Board of Education. Survived by husband of 60 years Charles W. Clegg, son...
Alma M. Rice
May 4, 2014
Alma M. Rice, 93, of Columbus, passed away, May 4, 2014 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Homer and Nellie Ferguson, of Lesage, WV. She retired from General Motors after 30 years. Alma was preceded in death by her husband Clarence, and son Tom Rice. Alma is survived by her son, Larry (Betty) Rice; grandchildren, Terri...
Harry Arden Lewis
May 3, 2014
Harry Arden Lewis, of Columbus, OH, passed away May 3, 2014. He was born on July 13, 1926. Harry is a former Marine proudly serving during World War II. He was a 46 year veteran of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office achieving the rank of Lieutenant. He was very active in the Provost Unit of the Aladdin Shriners and participated...
Terry Wellman
May 1, 2014
Terry Wellman, 64 of Columbus, passed away at Grant Medical Center on May 1, 2014. Born on April 13, 1950 to the late Delzy and Sally (Neff) Wellman in Logan, WV. Survived by sister Kay Farley, 2 nieces Danetta Gibson and Nicole Gautier, great nephew Jacob Gibson. Friends may call at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway,...
Charles Elliott
May 1, 2014
Charles F. Elliott, 72, passed away after a brief stay at Kobacker Hospice House. He was born in Charleston, WV to the late Iris Elliott and William "Bill" Elliott. He is survived by his loving wife Marlene of 53 years and his two children Charlene (Troy) Smith of Orient, OH and Wade (Jessica) Elliott of Kettering, OH. Also like a...
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