Obituaries
Mary L. Holycross
Nov 11, 2014
Mary L. Holycross, 69, of Grove City and The Villages, FL, passed away at Kobacker House on November 11, 2014. Born in Shawnee, OH to the late Donald and Anna McKnight. Survived by her husband of 54 years, Jack; sons, Edward (Wanda) and Bill (Jody); two grandchildren that were the pride of Mary's life, Bo and Rachel; shopping buddies, Charlene...
Annie Mae Jones
Nov 10, 2014
Annie Mae Mallett Jones of Urbancrest, Ohio died November 10, 2014 at age 88. Annie Mae was born September 9, 1926 in Jackson, Mississippi to parents William Louis and Anna (Mitchell) Mallett. She was a graduate of Lanier High School, Jackson, MS and of Columbus Technical Institute. Annie Mae was a compassionate social worker employment counselor for CMACAO for over...
Cynthia S. Canterberry
Nov 10, 2014
Cynthia S. Canterberry 58 of Carroll, OH went to be with her Lord and Savior November 10, 2014 from complications of Diabetes.She was born May 27th, 1956 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was a nail technician for many years and worked at David's Bridal until retiring.She was preceded in death by her mother Diane E. Canterberry. She is survived by...
Mildred Janow
Nov 10, 2014
Mildred Janow, 87, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014 in Hilliard, Ohio. Mildred was born on February 8, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Peter and Theresa Kotanchek.Mildred is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Janow; brother, Pete; and sisters, Anna, Mary, Nancy, and Sophie.She is survived by her children, Kevin (Alice) Janow and Brian (Amy) Janow; grandchildren,...
Donald Whisenant
Nov 9, 2014
A memorial service for Donald Preston Whisenant, 78 of Pickerington is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Refugee Road in Pickerington, OH.Don fell asleep in death November 9, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 20, 1936 in Hondo, New Mexico to Preston Murray...
Willard Hawkins Sr.
Nov 9, 2014
Willard R. Hawkins Sr., 90, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Mt. Carmel East. He was born January 12, 1924 in Columbus, son of the late William and Adalina Lipscomb Hawkins. In addition to his parents, Willard was preceded in death by his wife, Vernell Hawkins; son, Willard Hawkins Jr.; daughter, Debbra Wheatley; brothers, Wyman and Wendell...
James Balough
Nov 9, 2014
James William Balough Jr., 71, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014 at his residence. He was born September 20, 1943 in Chillicothe. James was preceded in death by his father, James W. Balough Sr.; grandparents, Joseph and Mary Balough and Donald A. and Clara E. Bristow; brothers, Mathew Alan, Michael Joe and Joseph William Balough II; uncle, John...
David Eblin Sr.
Nov 8, 2014
David "Pops" Eblin Sr., 70, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. David was born on August 2, 1944 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Russell and Thelma (Day) Eblin.He is survived by his mother, Thelma Rose Eblin; children, Tracy Eblin-Legg, Karyn Eblin-Novak, and Russell David Eblin Jr.; grandchildren, Nikki Eblin-Hoffman, Ashley Novak, Zachary Novak, and Chelsea McKee; great-grandchildren,...
Phillip Hartzell
Nov 7, 2014
Phillip Hartzell, 68, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Phillip was born on February 19, 1946 in Brookville, Pennsylvania to Harold and Joan (Sollinger) Hartzell.Phillip is preceded in death by his parents.He is survived by wife, Rose Hartzell, Children, Matthew Hartzell, Kimberly Steele, Shellie Eberline, Sean VanHouten, Stacey Hartzell, and Sarah Hartzell; Grandchildren, Jessica Hartzell, Justice...
Jeffrey D. Birkhead
Nov 7, 2014
Jeffrey Birkhead, 66, of Columbus, OH, passed away on November 7, 2014. He was born on February 5, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Dale and Martha Louise Birkhead, sister, Judith Birkhead. Surviving family includes children, Michele (Craig) DuFresne, Jeffrey Trey (Jennifer) Birkhead, grandchildren, Ethan, Kelsey, Maddox, siblings, Lynn (Jess) Van Fossen, Kenny Birkhead, Stephen Birkhead,...
Lydia Joanne Welliver
Nov 6, 2014
Lydia Joanne Welliver, infant daughter of Heather and Justin Welliver and sister of Benjamin went to heaven on November 6, 2014.Other family includes grandparents, Joanne and Larry Johnston, Janie Welliver and Phil (Rita) Welliver, aunt, uncles and cousins, Derek Johnston, Laura Johnston, Craig Rimlinger, AJ and Lane, Andi Welliver and family, and great-grandmothers Mary Lammers, Vera Johnston, and Marilyn Welliver."We...
Harry "Doug" Hoover, Jr.
Nov 5, 2014
Harry "Doug" Hoover Jr., 65 of Columbus, passed away at Mt. Carmel West Hospital on November 5, 2014. Born on July 27, 1949 to the late Anna Marie (Zellear) and Harry D. Hoover Sr., in Columbus, OH. Harry served his country during the Vietnam War. Proud truck driver for Fleming Foods and competed in two semi rodeo's. Survived wife of...
Landrum Johnson
Nov 5, 2014
Landrum David Johnson, 87, passed away November 5, 2014. He was preceded in death by parents, Thomas Henry and Mary Elizabeth Johnson; wife, Zora Johnson; and great-granddaughter, Zoë Wallen. Dave is survived by children, Caroll (Rob) Stewart, David (Ellen) Johnson and Gary (Nancy) Johnson; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Dave married Zo in 1944 and was drafted...
Paul E. Muhleman
Nov 4, 2014
Paul E. Muhleman, 83, of Columbus, OH passed away on November 4, 2014. He was born on March 22, 1931. Surviving family includes children Bill Paul Muhleman, Lorena (Sabino) Rubio, grandchildren, Julie Mena, Jason Rubio, great-grandchildren, Noah Spires, Xavier Mena, sisters, Rita DeCaria and Helen Sacco and former wife, Margarita Correal.
Nancy L Snyder
Nov 4, 2014
Nancy L. Snyder, 66 of Columbus, passed away after a long battle with cancer, at her residence surrounded by her loving family on November 4, 2014. She did so much for so many that there are not enough words to describe our love for her. She loved crafting, family and friends. She was a precinct election official in Franklin County...
Hazel A. Plummer
Nov 3, 2014
Hazel A. Plummer, 101, born August 10, 1913 passed away November 3, 2014. Hazel is predeceased by her husband, Walter Plummer; and son Harold "Russ" Plummer.Hazel is survived by her 6 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 20 great great grandchildren. She worked for many years at the Anchor Inn Hotel in Columbus while living in Shawnee Hills, Ohio and she...
Curtis C. Kelso
Nov 3, 2014
Curtis C. Kelso, 88, of Columbus, passed away Monday, November 3, 2014. Proceeded in death by parents, Lilian and Frederick Kelso, first wife Joan Kelso, and second wife Nancy Kelso and 2 sisters Loretta Pappas and Norma Jean Yasser. Survived by Sister, Millie Maxwell, Children Jeanne (Bernie) Nance and Bobbie (Gary) Taylor and Grandchildren Gina, Jolene, Khris, Fred, and Angel....
Louis Moransee
Nov 3, 2014
Louis "Miles" Moransee, 54, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on November 3, 2014 in Columbus, OH. He was the beloved son of Charles and Lillian, father of Miles, and brother of Curtis. The family would like to extend sincere gratitude to The James Cancer Center, 13th and 14th floors, for their professionalism, nurturing care,...
Barry V. Diamond
Nov 2, 2014
Barry V. Diamond, 54, of Columbus, OH passed away on November 2, 2014. He was born on February 17, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Elwyn Diamond and brother, Bob Diamond. Surviving family includes wife Karen, sisters, Janet Beaver, Bonnie (Dave) Austin, brothers, Harold Sharp, Tim Wise, Ron Masters, nephews, Kent, Brent, Robert and niece...
Rick Knapp
Nov 2, 2014
Rick "Pappy" Knapp, 59 of Columbus, passed away suddenly on November 2, 2014. Born on March 13, 1955 to YuVonne and Albert N. Knapp, Sr. in Columbus, Ohio. Graduated from Marion Franklin High School in 1973. Survived by wife of 37 years Deborah (Keefer) Knapp, daughter Deanna (Jeremy) Vance, grandchildren Kaylee and Landan Vance, siblings Sheila (John) Young, Albert (Dolly)...
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