Obituaries
Mary Jo Kidder
Jan 7, 2014
Mary Jo Kidder, 78, of West Jefferson, OH, passed away January 7, 2014. She was born on July 18, 1935. She is preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Ruby (Lockhart) Kidder, son, Donny K. Barr, siblings, Wickie Kidder, Gary Kidder, Billie Ullman. Surviving family includes, children, Maria Barr, Damon Barr, Alfredo "Freddy" Kidder, Eugene "Geno" Kidder, grandchildren, Stephanie...
Dennis Bailey
Jan 6, 2014
Dennis A. Bailey, 64, of Blacklick, passed away suddenly Monday, January 6, 2014 at his residence. He was born September 24, 1949 in Cleveland, son of the late Joseph C. and Patricia J. Bailey. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Pamela K. Bailey and beloved dogs, Shadow and Brandi. He served in the...
Jerry L Wright
Jan 6, 2014
Jerry L. Wright, 59 of Columbus, OH passed away at Mercy Hospital in Canton on January 6, 2014. Born on August 2, 1954 to late Arthur and Wanda (Meadows) Wright in Williamson, WV. Survived by wife of 14 years Donna Meade-Wright, son Dale R. Chenault, grandson Jeremy R. Chenault, sons James (Angie) Dalton, Willis (Buffy Hunter) Dalton and William (Deanne)...
Earl Ratliff
Jan 6, 2014
Earl Gene Ratliff, 82, passed away January 6, 2014. He was preceded in death by parents, first wife, Norma; his brothers and sisters. Earl is survived by wife, Shirley; son, Earl Ratliff II; daughter, Linda Feyh; those raised as his own, Leona Doughty, David Ratliff, Bill Kanipe and Scott Kanipe; grandchildren, Kyla Ratliff, Dustin Feyh and Lydia Feyh McAvoy; other...
Wilma J. Spencer
Jan 5, 2014
Wilma J. Spencer, 76, of Pataskala and formerly of Dayton, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014. Wilma was born in Wellburn, KY on July 12, 1937, to Oda and Arzelma (Anderson) Burden and is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert A. Spencer; grandson, Aaron R. Wagner; brother, Billy Jo Burden. Survivors include her children, Deanna (Thomas) Strait and...
Ronald E. Adkins
Jan 5, 2014
Ronald E. Adkins, 61, of Columbus, OH, passed away January 5, 2014 with his family at his side. He is preceded in death by his father Otto Adkins, brothers, Dennis and Steve Adkins. Survived by loving wife of 40 years, Gretchen, children, Tiffany (Jay) Welbourn of Monrovia, MD, Ronnie Adkins Jr., mother, Tatsianna Adkins, mother-in-law, Barbara Walker, grandchildren, Mallory and...
M. Jenell Sullivan
Jan 4, 2014
M. Jenell Sullivan, 63, passed away on January 4, 2014 in Westerville, OH. Jenell was born on March 10, 1950 in Columbus, OH to Ralph and Mary (Eing) Sullivan. She is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, David and Mark Sullivan. Jenell is survived by her sister, Edith Sullivan; brothers Michael (Michaela) Sullivan, Thomas (Mary Kay) Sullivan, and...
Marvin Fields
Jan 4, 2014
Marvin Fields, 54 of Columbus, passed away at Mt. Carmel West Hospital on January 4, 2014. Born on January 6, 1959 to Marie (Curtis) and the late Haskle Fields in Columbus, Ohio. Marvin served in the U.S. Navy. Survived by wife of 17 years Lisa (Herb) Fields, children Amanda (Clarence) Walker, Katie (Robert) Humphrey and Dianna Fields, 4 grandchildren, siblings...
Sgt. Roberte. Preston
Jan 4, 2014
Sgt. Robert E. Preston, 79, passed away at his residence on January 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by parents and wife, Carol. Robert is survived by sons, Steve, Dennis (Cindy), Bobby (Lisa) and Mark (Molly) Preston; six grandchildren; as well as other family and friends. Retired from Franklin County Sheriff's Office after 43 years of service as a...
Deanne Mcgehee
Jan 4, 2014
Deanne McGehee, 73 of Commercial Point, Ohio, passed away at her residence on January 4, 2013. Born on April 26, 1940 to the late James and Rebecca (Howard) Lemoine in Atlanta, GA. Deanne was a member of the Red Hats Club in Prairieville, LA, for several years. She was still in contact with her high school friends from Sacred Heart...
Frankie Le Hutchison
Jan 4, 2014
Frankie Le Hutchison, 57, of Baltimore, passed away peacefully after a two year battle with cancer, Saturday, January 4, 2014. Frankie was born in Huntington, WV on February 18, 1956, to Lee Roy "Charley" and Alfreda (Gissel) Hutchison and is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother; children, Nicholas (Ashley) Hutchison, Billie, Misty and Kari;...
Carroll A Thevenin
Jan 4, 2014
Carroll A. Thevenin, 79 of Hilliard, OH, passed away at The Kobacker House on January 4, 2014. Born on April 15, 1934 to the late Chauncey and Grace (Putney) Thevenin in Gallipolis, Ohio. Survived by children Rodger (Letty), Steve and Darrell (Cindy) Thevenin, Angela (Bobby) Mason, 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, siblings Thelma Thivener and Benny Thivener, best friend Gary...
Dorothy Juanita Acker
Jan 3, 2014
Dorothy Juanita Acker went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2014. Dorothy was born in Mansfield, Arkansas in October 4, 1928 to the parents William and Cordia Searl. She moved to California at the age of seventeen and lived there until 2002, when she came to Columbus, Ohio, to be with her daughter and family. She is preceded...
Louise Finley
Jan 2, 2014
Louise Finley, 79, passed away on January 2, 2014 in Columbus, OH. She was born on April 20, 1934 to William and Josephine (Wiley) Landrum in Sweet Water, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sister; and friend Patricia Ellington. The family, following Louise's wishes, will not be having any formal services. To...
K. Jane Denick
Jan 2, 2014
K. Jane Denick K. Jane Denick, long time resident and active supporter of Westerville, died of leukemia on January 2, 2014, at the age of 64, born May 25, 1949. Her loving family was at her side – husband Ralph Denick of Westerville, son Roger Denick of Chicago, IL., son Keith Denick and husband Christopher Dean of Portland, OR, and...
Jason J. Ollila
Jan 2, 2014
Jason J. Ollila, 21, of Columbus, OH and formerly of Hurley, WI, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014. Jason was born in Plymouth, WI to Jeffrey Gerald Ollila and Maureen (Mahoney) Wright and is preceded in death by his grandfather, Gerald Ollila. Survivors include his parents; sister, Jennifer Black; nephew, Dylan McIver; grandmothers, Marjorie Jones and Rose Ollila; aunt and...
Anthony Bowman
Jan 1, 2014
Anthony "Toni" J. Bowman, 69, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Forest Hills Center. She was born September 30, 1944 in Dublin, GA, daughter of the late Ezra and Lucille Bailey Kelly. Anthony is survived by her sister, Quincy Florence. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 7, 2014 from 11:00-12:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville...
Marvin Wilson
Jan 1, 2014
Marvin "Bill" Wilson age 77 departed this life January 1, 2014 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He had been a non-smoker since 1982. He was surrounded by family during his peaceful last breaths. Predeceased by parents, Cassie and Speed Wilson, sister, Susie Wilson and daughter, Lisa Wilson. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 54 years, Judy Wilson,...
William Thomas Clark
Jan 1, 2014
William Thomas Clark, 70 of Columbus, passed away January 1, 2014. Born on January 5, 1943 to the late William and Helen (Burbick) Clark in East Liverpool, Ohio. Veteran of the Vietnam War. Employed by Crucible Steel in Midland, PA, Roadway Trucking in Columbus, OH. Survived by sons Brad (Shelly) and Matt (Karen) Clark, grandchildren Jake, Colin and Noah Clark...
James "Cody" Dowell
Jan 1, 2014
James "Cody" Dowell, 76, of Grove City, passed away at Mt. Carmel West Hospital on January 1, 2014. Born on June 26, 1937 to the late Ernest and Aretta (Lyons) Dowell in South Side, WV. Survived by wife of 39 years Wendy (Weber) Dowell, children Sandra (Dickie) Gloyd and William C. (Denise) Dowell, grandchildren Autumn (Jeremy) Allison, Colton Gloyd, Amber...
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