Obituaries
Rev. Clyde Gearheart
May 27, 2014
Rev. Clyde Gearheart, 82 of Columbus, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on May 27, 2014. Born on March 8, 1932 to the late Bee and Amanda (Ratcliff) Gearheart in Hueysville, KY. Survived by wife of 62 years Helen "Pat" (Justus) Gearheart, daughters Martha Ellen Zimmer, Sandra LuAnn (Bancha) Kutanon and Patricia Lynn Burt, many grandchildren and...
Roger Ruffner
May 26, 2014
Roger Ruffner, 70 of Columbus, passed away at his residence on May 26, 2014. Born on September 4, 1943 to the late Roderick and Virginia (Schotts) Ruffner in Columbus, Ohio. Survived by children Rob (Andrea) Ruffner, Chris (Lorie) Ruffner and Natalie Fulmer, many loving grandchildren, sister Diane (Tim) Lind. Preceded in death by wife of 42 years Linda Ruffner, son-in-law...
Alice Louise(Zeallear) Young
May 26, 2014
Alice Louise (Zeallear) Young, 75 of Piketon, passed away at her residence on May 26, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 30, 1939 to the late Willie and Lula May (Million) Perkins in Stickleyville, VA. Survived by children Robert S. (Cindy) Zeallear, Dora (Rick) Parsons, Wanda (Big Don) Borders, Lee Anna (John) Gallucci, Tina Miller, sons-in-law John...
Katherine Overholt
May 26, 2014
Katherine Overholt, 54, of Grove City, OH, passed away May 26, 2014. She was born in Columbus, OH on May 16, 1960. Surviving family includes, husband, Dennis, son, John Michael Overholt, grandchildren, Jayden and Celeste, father, William Biggs, mother, Kay Kuhnimhof, siblings, Lori McKinster, Patricia Kindler, Cynthia Abernethy, Christopher Biggs, and numerous other family. A gathering of family and friends...
Betty Willie
May 25, 2014
Betty J. Willie, 88, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. Born to the late Henry and Mae Jones on September 26, 1925. Betty Jones grew up in Columbus, graduated from Mifflin High School, and married Bob Willie in 1944. Through their 63 years of marriage, they enjoyed dancing at Milano's on Saturday nights, golfing, and were members of Alpha Club,...
Betty Hedge
May 24, 2014
Betty J. Hedge, 78, passed away May 24, 2014. Betty was preceded in death by parents, Earl and Bessie Paternoster and husband of almost 60 years, Richard Hedge. Surviving family includes children, Richard A. (fiance, Patricia Conley) Hedge, Christina (Dave) Baker and Jim Devine; grandchildren, Amy, Ashley, Riley, Brittany, Cortney, Travis and Lindsey; great-grandchildren, Sander, Lyla, Kayson and Isaac. Betty...
Oscar Wayne Schade
May 23, 2014
Oscar Wayne Schade, 79, passed away on May 23, 2014 in Westerville, OH. He was born on November 17, 1934 in White Haven, PA to Herman and Virginia (Knorr) Schade. Oscar is preceded in death by his parents; son, Charles Richard "Rick" Schade; infant daughter, Laura Marie; and siblings, Jean Hill and Alvin Schade.He is survived by his long time...
Kenneth D. Vance
May 23, 2014
Kenneth D. Vance, 74, of Columbus, OH, passed away May 23, 2014. He was born on November 10, 1939. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Vance. Surviving family includes, children, Kelly (Ben) Vanhorn, Keith Vance, Kevin Vance, grandchildren, Tara Vance, Kasey Vance, Cody Cassady, great-granddaughter, Savannah Vance, former wife, Gladys Irene Vance, siblings, Barbara (Jennings) Perry, Glen...
Anna Lou Hampton
May 23, 2014
Anna Lou Hampton, 86 of Columbus, OH, passed away at the Kobacker House on May 23, 2014. Born on November 5, 1927 to the late George Hampton and Azalee (Crider) Culberson in Dalton, GA. Survived by children Katherine (Steve) Warner, Michael (Beverly) Loughridge, Sonya Coonan, numerous grandchildern, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, siblings George W. (Barbara) Hampton and Rosella Simpson....
Robert L. Stewart
May 22, 2014
Robert L. Stewart, 80, of Columbus, OH, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2014. He was born on October 1, 1933 in Portsmouth, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Sarah Stewart, sister, Marcella Scarbrough and brother, Donald Stewart. He served in the U.S. Army and and retired from Simmons Mattress Company after...
Olive Maye Ross
May 21, 2014
Olive Maye Ross, 88, passed away on May 21, 2014 in Westerville, OH. She was born on September 28, 1925 in Sitka, KY to Fredrick and Rosa Lee (McKenzie) Chrislip.Olive is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles H. Ross; and brothers, Archie, Bill, and Roby Chrislip.She is survived by her two children, Anna Marie Dunham, and Christopher Ross;...
Sandra J. Allen
May 20, 2014
Sandra J. Allen, 63, passed away May 20, 2014. She was born on August 1, 1950. Surviving family includes, father, Loyd (Shirley) Stires, children, David (Stephanie) Stires, Darren (Tiffany) Dawkins, grandchildren, Kadyn and Nevaeh Stires, Taylor, Drake, Brianne, Braden and Katrina Dawkins, brother, Rick Cotton. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8pm, Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Newcomer Funeral...
Margie D. Baugus
May 19, 2014
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Robert E. Allen
May 19, 2014
Robert E. Allen, 87, went Home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by parents, Alvin and Inez Allen; wife, Helen Allen; and son, Alvin "Buddy" Allen. Robert is survived by children, Carolyn (William) Climer, Mary (David) Whaley, Patricia (Gerald) Perrigo, Dorothy (Mark) Rodecker and Robert (Rebecca) Allen; 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren,...
Woodrow "Woodie" Musick
May 19, 2014
Woodrow "Woodie" Musick, 60 of Orient, passed away at his son's residence on May 19, 2014. Born on March 25, 1954 to Arnold and the late Harriett (Coon) Musick in Chillicothe, Ohio. Survived by children Mindy (Dustin) Duncan and Stephen (Jackie) Musick, grandchildren Ronnie, Sebastian, Cade, Noah and Camden, girlfriend Kim Weaver, brother Arnold "Ed" Musick. Preceded in death by...
Janice R. Brandon
May 19, 2014
Janice Brandon, Centerburg, Ohio, died at home on May 19, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 7, 1927 in Akron, Ohio, to the late Wilbert H. Jr. and Helen Baxendale Wise. Janice was raised by her grandparents Harold and Marie Mearig Baxendale. Janice loved music and played several instruments. During her junior and senior years...
Marvin E. Suiter
May 18, 2014
Marvin E. Suiter 74, Gahanna, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014. Marvin was born in Akron, OH on May 8, 1940, to William A. and Mable V. (Williams) Suiter and is preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Randall Suiter. Survivors include his daughters, Margaret (Maurice) Bobo-Smith and Susan (Dennis) Bass; sister, Merle (Andrew) Fletcher; brothers, Carl (Evelyn) Suiter...
Lula Belle Prater
May 18, 2014
Lula Belle Prater, 73 of Grove City, passed away at Mt. Carmel West Hospital on May18, 2014. Born on October 18, 1940 to the late Lonnie and Marie Limmings in Louisa, KY. Lula Belle will be greatly missed by her loving son Keith Prater, brother Walter (Mary Lou) Limmings, several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers Cratis and...
Dorothy Pinkerton
May 18, 2014
Dorothy Ann (Stephenson) Pinkerton, age 76, of Columbus, OH went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2014. She was born on August 25, 1937 in Springfield, OH to the late Harry and Lois (Riley) Stephenson. Her grandparents, Marion Leslie Riley and Eva St. Clair Larkins Riley, who raised her after her mother died, preceded her in...
Ronald Bender
May 17, 2014
Ronald Lee Bender age 75, peacefully entered his heavenly home with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on May 17th, 2014. His life's journey began June 29th, 1938. He is preceded in death by the love of his life Loretta Sue Bender, wife of 54 years. Parents Howard and Opal Bender. Survived by, Brother Howard Bender, Son, Timothy L Bender,...
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