Obituaries
Pamela J. Whitehurst
Jun 22, 2024
Pamela "Pam" Jean Whitehurst passed away at 66 years old on Sunday, June 23rd in Columbus, Ohio. She had a hard fought battle with a heart attack at Riverside Methodist Hospital late Saturday night. Pam was born October 12th, 1957 and the only child of her loving parents, Donald and Marilyn (Lunsford) Isennagle. Pam had a bachelor's degree of science...
Norman Lester Scarberry
Jun 22, 2024
Norman “Lester” Scarberry, age 70, of Columbus, died on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at home with his life partner, and daughter by his side.On April 30th, 1954, Lester was born in Duvall, Ohio, the youngest of eight children of the late Emmitt and Margaret (Elmore) Scarberry. He was raised in Ashville, Ohio, where he graduated from Teays Valley High School...
Gary L. Jones
Jun 22, 2024
Gary L. Jones, 67, lost his battle with cancer on June 22, 2024. He was born to Richard Jones and Lila (Watson) Jones on July 8, 1956, at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Walnut Ridge High School. He worked at the paper mill for over 20 years and also worked in property management with his wife, Christina...
Michael Joseph "Mick" Morris
Jun 22, 2024
Michael Morris, was born January 3, 1941 and died June 22, 2024 at home in Columbus, Ohio. He grew up in Toledo, Ohio and in his younger years enjoyed marathon running. He was also in the Army and a paratrooper in the 101first airborne division. He also loved horseback riding and owned a horse named Smokin. Michael is survived by...
Barbara Jean Castle
Jun 21, 2024
Barbara Jean Castle, age 83, passed away on June 21, 2024. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 17, 1940 to the late William Jackson and Thelma Gilliam. She is preceded in death by her parents; 3 siblings; and loving husband of 50 years, Billy. She is survived by her sons, Jim Castle, Ron (Lea) Castle, and Tim (Johnna)...
Edwin W. Burke
Jun 20, 2024
Edwin Wilbert Burke, age 94, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024. Edwin was born on June 4, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Edwin will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Joan Marie Burke. Edwin is survived by his four...
Marjorie J. Pendleton
Jun 20, 2024
Marjorie J Pendleton, 89 of Grove City peacefully passed in her home on June 20, 2024. She was born in Waterloo, IA to Carl and Olga Wagner. She graduated from Hilliard High, where she was a cheerleader and homecoming queen. She attended Amazing Grace Christian Church where she was beloved by many. She was an amazing woman who loved spending...
Marilyn Lou Allen
Jun 19, 2024
On Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Marilyn Lou (Kight) Allen, age 88, went peacefully to meet her Lord and Savior, leaving her sister, Patti Fry, and brothers, Jack Kight (Judy) and Bob Kight (Linda), and brother-in-law, Michael Allen (Barbara) and sister-in-law, Wanita Allen. She also left several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly. Marilyn was...
John Thomas Beatty
Jun 19, 2024
John Thomas Beatty was born February 16, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, to Oliver James and Norma Jean (Thompson) Beatty. He graduated from Thomas Worthington High School in 1968.
John was married to Martha (Baasch) on August 17, 1990, at the old St. John A.M.E. Church on Plymouth St. and they were together for over 44 years. He also participated in raising...
Joyce Ann Music
Jun 19, 2024
Joyce Ann Music, 72, passed away June 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by husband, Ernest Music; parents, Marion and Elba Ward; son, James Music; granddaughter, Mylee Music; and daughter-in-law, Suni Music. Joyce is survived by son, Dallas (Cheryl) Music; son, Jeff (Karen) Music; grandsons, Evan, Cole, and Jeffrey Music; many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Joyce enjoyed her...
Wendell H. Williamson Sr.
Jun 19, 2024
Wendell H Williamson, 85, of Columbus passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. He was born on July 9, 1938 in Pike County, KY to the late Emzy and Alice Blackburn Williamson. He was one of ten children Curtis, Beatrice, James, Calista, Dyke, Vergil, Ora, Tom, and Gary Joe. and lived to be the last remaining son of this...
Susan Marie Ferguson
Jun 18, 2024
Susan was born to Michael and Cheryl Ferguson on April 9, 1975, in Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her father, Michael, sister Christine Tolliver (Joshua and Elliot), brother Robert Ferguson, and her four children.
Her life was sprinkled with miracles, starting at birth. She was born with significant birth defects and spent her couple months of life in an incubator....
Debbie Jean Zoulek
Jun 17, 2024
Deborah "Debbie" Jean Zoulek, age 61, of Columbus, Ohio passed away at home surrounded by her family on June 17, 2024. She was born on January 31, 1963 to the late Herbert and Barbara Ledford in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from Teays Valley Highschool in 1981. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Joe,...
Dorothy Jean Hannan
Jun 17, 2024
Dorothy Jean Hannan, 84, passed away June 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by parents, George and Lula Linderman; four sisters and five brothers; as well as spouse, John Hannan. Dorothy is survived by daughters, Dora Hannan, Carrie (John) Hall, and Jennifer Hannan; granddaughter, Kaitlin Hannan; nieces and nephews. Dorothy retired as a cook from Southwestern City Schools after...
Brooke Tyler Devinney
Jun 16, 2024
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved daughter Brooke Tyler Devinney who was taken from us too soon on June 16, 2024 at the tender age of 19.
She will be missed by her parents Guy and Billie, her big brother Brandon (Michelle), and numerous family members & friends.
Brooke loved her cat Cheeto, doing nails, and her hoodies....
James Earl "Jim" Davies
Jun 16, 2024
James (Jim) Earl Davies, 65, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Sunday June 16, 2024. He was born June 4, 1959 to Jack and Elmoun Davies. Jim graduated from West High School in 1977. Afterwards he started working for Contract Sweepers where he worked for 44 years, retiring in 2021. Jim married his wife, Sherri in April of 1993, and...
Aaron Turrill
Jun 15, 2024
Aaron Lee Turrill, 58, of Lockbourne, passed away surrounded by family on June 15, 2024. Aaron was born in Charleston , South Carolina on October 5, 1965 to Richard and Shirley Turrill. Aaron worked for Coca-cola for many of years before working for his own asphalt company for many of years. He was a father of two great kids. In...
John Daniel Baker
Jun 15, 2024
John Daniel Baker (Dan) was born on January 28, 1957, and entered eternal rest on June 15, 2024, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital with his wife Holly by his side. He was a member of Spirit and Truth Fellowship in Canal Winchester and played guitar in the church band. He was previously employed at EFCO Formwork Solutions in Columbus as...
Joseph R. Stapleton
Jun 14, 2024
Joseph R. Stapleton, 60, of Columbus, passed away June 14, 2024.Joe was born March 13, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio to Robert and Marie (Effler) Stapleton.Joe graduated from Whitehall Yearling High School in 1982. He met the love of his life Brenda and they were members of Maize Road Baptist Church. Joe worked for Ponderosa Steak House for many years. He...
Judy Belle Drake
Jun 14, 2024
Judy Belle Drake, 83, died peacefully in her home June 14, 2024. Judy was born to Grace Belle and Peter Purtee on October 8, 1940. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Franklin Welch Drake; daughter, Bonnie (Tom) Beatty; son, Franklin (Stacy) W. Drake, Jr.; grandchildren, Catey (Nick) Coughlin, Becca (Liz Bell) Beatty, Alex Drake, Madi Drake, and...
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