Obituaries
Cynthia L. Demooy
Feb 16, 2014
Cynthia Smyth DeMooy died at home, Sunday, February 16, 2014. Cynnie was born in New Britain, Connecticut and graduated from Hiram College. She taught French and English at Tuslaw High School in Massillon, Ohio and retired from Jonathan Alder Middle School, Plain City, Ohio after 32 years of teaching. She was a member of St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Lewis Center,...
Ronald A. Taylor
Feb 16, 2014
Ronald A. Taylor, 57, passed away February 16, 2014. He was preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Theodosia Taylor and sister, Cynthia Taylor. Ron is survived by wife, Billie; 9 children; many grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 5 siblings; other family and friends. United States Navy Veteran. Worked at Restaurant Depot for 7 years. Visitation Thursday, February 20, 2014 from 2pm...
Grover E"Pete" Tipton
Feb 16, 2014
Grover E. "Pete" Tipton, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 16, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. Born on August 4, 1947 in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Grover and Fannie Tipton. Also preceded in death by brothers GW, Donald, Eugene, Clarence, Glen and Rolley Tipton, sisters Marie Holbrook, Edith Tipton and Nell Tipton-Marsee. He is...
Joan C. Troyer
Feb 16, 2014
Joan Cecelia Mauck Troyer, 86, native of Columbus, OH, passed away on February 16, 2014. She was born on June 16, 1927. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration majoring in Transportation Economics on December 20, 1951. Joan was a former member of the Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission and the...
Dennis "Sharky" Higginbotham
Feb 15, 2014
Dennis "Sharky" Higginbotham, 56 of Grove City, passed away at The Kobacker House on February 15, 2014. Born on January 19, 1958 in Charleston, WV. Survived by wife of 2 years Olivia (Stephens) Higginbotham, children Destiny Higginbotham and Denzel Higginbotham, grandchild Jordan Higginbotham, mother Mildred Higginbotham, siblings Wilma, Roy "Sunny" and Andre Higginbotham. Preceded in death by father Roy Higginbotham....
Jimmy L. Hopper
Feb 15, 2014
Jimmy L. Hopper, 36 of Columbus, passed away at his residence on February 15, 2014. Born on October 25, 1977 to Ginger Hopper and the late Jack Leo Hopper (Michael Hale) in Burbank, CA. Survived by children Jimmy L. Hopper, II, Jazz and Jrake Hopper, grandson, many cousins, aunts, nieces, nephews and many special friends. Friends may call at Newcomer...
Joseph B. Pearson
Feb 15, 2014
Joseph B. Pearson, 86, of Columbus, OH passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Columbus, OH on November 13, 1927, to Morris M. and Marie (Sterling) Pearson Sr. and is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Morris Jr., Robert and David Pearson. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Jo Ann...
Lawrence J. Lyons
Feb 13, 2014
Lawrence J. "Larry" Lyons, 72, of Westerville, passed away at Kobacker House on February, 13, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born in Columbus, OH on August 10, 1941, to Timothy and Mary (Miller) Lyons and is preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife, Linda Lyons; brother, Mike Lyons; wife's son, Jamie Franklin. He is survived by...
Clifford J. Arndt
Feb 12, 2014
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Harold Billingsley
Feb 12, 2014
Harold Dean Billingsley Sr., 76, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born January 2, 1938 in Columbus, son of the late Clarence Raymond and Grace Marie Wilcox Billingsley. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his daughter, LyDean Billingsley; brothers, Donald, Robert and Edwin Billingsley; sisters, Verna Boyer...
Frank Jarrell
Feb 12, 2014
Frank D. Jarrell, 78, of Orient, OH, passed away, February 12, 2014. He was born on February 2, 1936. Frank retired fromGeorge J. Igel and attended the Grove City Nazarene Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Essie Jarrell, 1 daughter, 1 brother, 3 sisters. Surviving family includes, loving wife, Eveline, children, David (Margie), Greg (Tina),...
Verne Shade
Feb 11, 2014
E. Verne Shade, 84, passed away February 11, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmer V. and Elsie K. Shade; wife, Barbara F. Shade; son, Curtis Shade; sister, Katherine Rea; great-grandchild, Jaiden Chapman. Survived by daughter, Phyllis (Erin Clark) Shade; son, Douglas (Sheila) Shade; grandchildren, Melissa, Casey, Darian, and Destiny; 5 great-grandchildren; and furry companion, Midnight. Graduated...
Linda Demler
Feb 11, 2014
Linda Demler, 60, of Galloway, OH, passed away February 11, 2014. She was born on August 14, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas H. and Lois J. Smith, brother, Thomas H. Smith III. Surviving family includes, husband, Michael, children, Michael J. (Sarah) Demler II, brother, William M. (Trish) Smith, sister, Libbie (Michael D. Talbert, and many...
Rollin Lawrence
Feb 11, 2014
Rollin R. Lawrence, age 81, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014 in his home. He was born January 7, 1933 in Guernsey County, the son of Clarence and Roxie (Armstrong) Lawrence. He graduated from Plainfield High School in 1951 and later attended Columbus Business College. A U.S. Army veteran, Rollin served during the Korean War. On January 24, 1954 he...
Nancy M. Wright (Larntz)
Feb 10, 2014
Nancy M. Wright (Larntz), 75, passed away on February 10, 2014 at her home in Thurston, OH. She was born on January 8, 1939 in Birmingham, OH to Challis and Alma (Tedrick) Larntz. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her children, Douglas Wright, Sherrie (Mike) Steele, and Peggy (Robert) Wright-Kneisel; 9 grandchildren; 10 great...
John Woods
Feb 10, 2014
John A. Woods, 78, of Columbus, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at Senior Home Choice. He was born March 24, 1935 in Tuscaloosa, AL, son of the late Sam Jack and Ethel Lee Collier Woods. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his siblings, Fred Woods, Sara Porter and Emry Lois Cook. He served in...
Janet Wiley King
Feb 10, 2014
Janet Wiley King, 78, passed away February 10, 2014. She was preceded in death by parents, Elbe Wiley and Esther Henderson; husband, Johnny King; siblings, Gloria Hendricks, Eugene Wiley and Wanda Wiley; son, Baron Wiley; granddaughter, Trina Marshall; and great-grandson, Lamont Frazier. Survived by children, Melody (Charles), Mario (Pam), Mellasung (Thomas), Elbert, Bertha Ann, Bridgette, Kim Lee, Brian; sister, Elbertine...
James W. Mayhugh
Feb 9, 2014
James W. Mayhugh, 82, of Columbus, OH went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2014. James was preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles and Mary Mayhugh and sister, Phyllis Diamond. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; son, Mike (Cindy) Mayhugh of Williamsport; daughter, Jennifer (John) Lindsay of Columbus; two grandchildren, Jayme (Brandon) Rausch and Kayla...
Rosemary L. Ell
Feb 9, 2014
Rosemary L. Ell, 61, of Grove City, OH, passed away, February 9, 2014. She was born in Columbus on September 21, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Lela Love, brother, Jim Love. Surviving family includes, husband, Richard, children, Debbie (Jarrod) McCarley, James Loar, Delita (William Cornell) Oman, Jason Ell, grandchildren, Joey (Chrissy) Owens, Anissa Owens,...
George Litchfield Jr.
Feb 9, 2014
George Litchfield Jr., 87, of Grove City, OH, passed away February 9, 2014. He was born in Columbus, OH on March 18, 1926. George served in the U.S. Navy. He was a volunteer firefighter for Jackson Township for 27 years serving as a Lieutenant. George was a member of the Masonic Lodge #689. He was a retired electrician, member of...
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