Obituaries
Michelle Blackburn Jackson
May 14, 2014
Michelle E. Blackburn Jackson, 52, passed away May 14, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Joe Blackburn; brother, William E. Blackburn; and nephew, David William Doss. Michelle is survived by mother, Barbara McNerney; son, Richie (Jessica) Blackburn; grandchildren, Alexa and Isaiah Blackburn; brother, Greg (Lea) Blackburn; sister, Melissa (James) Doss; half-brother, Jimmy McNerney; half-sisters, Dorie Brickey...
Tim W. Wemlinger
May 14, 2014
Timothy W. Wemlinger, 58, of Grove City, OH, passed away on May 14, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 25, 1955. Tim raised two children on his own and loved being a grandfather. He enjoyed coaching his kids and grandchildren. Tim was an avid fisherman. He was a passionate fan for the Yankees, Buckeyes...
Wesley Aaron Hart
May 13, 2014
Wesley Aaron Hart, 52, passed suddenly on May 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by grandparents, three aunts and three uncles. Aaron is survived by parents, Wes and Elaine Hart; daughter, Chelsie Hart; grandson, Zayne Hart; sisters, Laura Hart and Andrea Kirk; nieces and nephews, Kaity and Michael Vandergriff, Lilly Cuppy, Nickolas and Cali Headlee; uncle, Bob Cochran; cousins,...
James Chishiung Chao
May 13, 2014
James Chi Shiung Chao was born on October 2, 1941 in Tainan, Tawain to the late Mao Zung and Mei-Chih (Chang) Chao. His loving family includes three brothers, Tom, Felix, and Michael and two sisters, Helen and Grace who came from humble beginnings. Life was difficult for the family and not without struggles, but James never failed to appreciate what...
Lee Kelser
May 12, 2014
Lee Kelser, 82, of Columbus, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born December 9, 1931 in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Mildred Amlin. In addition to his mother, Lee was preceded in death by his sister, Kay Amlin. He retired from the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. Lee was a member...
Alan D. Eakins
May 12, 2014
Alan D. Eakins, 60, of Grove City, OH, passed away on May 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Rollin Eakins. Surviving family includes, wife, Harriett, children, Gretchen and Amanda, grandchildren, AIden, Oliver, Madison, mother, Barbara Eakins, siblings, Gene, Diane, Dawn, Faith and Keith. Memorial donations may be directed to the ALS Association, 1170 Old Henderson Road,...
Roger Russell
May 12, 2014
Roger Russell, 59, passed away on May 12, 2014 in his home in Pataskala, OH surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 3, 1955 in Weirton, WV to Herbert and Winefred (Brown) Russell. It was Rogers's wishes to have no services. If you wish to make contributions in Roger's memory, please donate to. Messages of condolence may...
Magdalene Holland
May 11, 2014
Magdalene Holland, 86, passed away on May 11, 2014. She was born on June 1, 1927. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Moses and Alma Tenna Kennedy, sister, Justine Murphy. Surviving family includes children, Jimmy ( Elsie) R. Ward, Yvonne Korting, grandchildren, Anthony and Paul Ward, Brian and Mark Korting, great-grandchildren, Adam, Breona, Madilyn, Regan, Ryane and...
Hazel Clark Williams
May 11, 2014
Hazel Clark Williams, 84, passed away May 11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Rausch and Mary Goff; husband, Wm. Ned Williams; son, Ernest Clark; daughter, Shirley Clark; brothers, Donald G. Rausch and Russell Rausch; sister, Mary VanAtta and half-sister, JoAnn Fadley. Hazel is survived by daughter, Sandra (James) Johnson; step-son, Mike (Jeannie) Berk; granddaughter, Tiffany...
Ida L. Adams
May 10, 2014
Ida L. Adams, 94 of Grove City, OH, passed away peacefully at Columbus West Park on May 10, 2014. Born on January 6, 1920, to the late John and Rebecca (Ball) Bustle in London, KY. Ida was employed as a packer at Pillsbury Mills for 31 years. Survived by daughter Velva Kuykendoll; grandchildren LeAnne Mayberry, LuEllen Kuykendoll and Freddie Kuykendoll...
Shirley Price Ream
May 10, 2014
Shirley (Price) Ream, 78, of Columbus, OH died peacefully with her loving family surrounding her on May 10, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital. She was preceded in death by her son, Larry Price, husband, Richard (Dick) Price, parents, Doris (Fritz) Hughes and Hoover (Dude) and Sue Bentz. Surviving family includes, husband of 14 years, Trafford Ream, daughter and best friend,...
Ma'Kiah Lynn Messer
May 9, 2014
Ma'Kiah Lynn Messer, a precious 5 year old baby girl, passed away May 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Craig Christopher; grandmother, Goldie Huston and brother, Da'Vion Messer. Surviving family includes, mother, Christa Messer; father, David Tucker; brother, Lil' David "Man Man" Tucker; sister, Laveyah Tucker; grandmother, Kathy (David) Miller; grandmother, Carolyn Tucker; great-grandmother, Donna Christopher;...
John Fegan
May 9, 2014
John Fegan, 64 of Columbus, passed away at The Kobacker House on May 9, 2014. Born on April 1, 1950 to the late John and Theresa (Rosenberry) Fegan in Chambersburg, PA. John served his county in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War Era. During his time in the U.S Army John received the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam...
David H Trago Jr
May 8, 2014
David H. Trago, Jr., 55, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born in Columbus, OH on August 15, 1958, to David H. Trago Sr and Nancy (Slagle) Trago and is preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Debra (DeWitt) Trago; father; daughters, Michelle (Corey) Cook, Angela Trago;...
Lynette Veach
May 8, 2014
Lynette M. Veach, 64, passed away May 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Jane Karnes. Lyn is survived by son, Chris Veach; daughter, Kelly (Josh) Leonard; grandchildren, Carter and Maryn Leonard; half siblings, Diane Cerutti and Ralph E. Karnes; beloved Boston Terrier, Gabby; as well as many friends. As a child and teen, Lyn...
David Wood
May 8, 2014
David Wood, 57, of Columbus, OH, passed away May 8, 2014 at Monterey Care Center after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald E. and Audrey Wood, children, Sabrina Lee Wood and David R. Wood Jr. Surviving family includes children, Robert J. (Tracie) Polizzi, Trina F. Wood, Christopher L. Wood, Anthony (Chessna) Wood, siblings, Suzanne,...
Harry D. Hoffhines, Jr.
May 7, 2014
Harry D. Hoffhines, Jr. 54, Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Harry was born in Columbus, OH on September 3, 1959, to the late Harry D. and Elizabeth B. (Redd) Hoffhines Sr. Survivors include his sisters, Sally (Michael) Smith and Pam DeLozier; brother, Glenn (Celeste Estep) Hoffhines; nieces and nephews, Angie Smith, Mike (Jessica) Smith and Jerimie Hoffhines; great-nieces...
Jesse Blankenship
May 7, 2014
Jesse Blankenship, 64 of Orient, passed away at Mt. Carmel West Hospital on May 7, 2014. Born on October 12, 1949 to the late Jesse and Vada (McCoy) Blankenship in Freeburn, KY. Survived by his wife Rita Blankenship, sons Ray, Keith, Steven (Kara) and Daniel (Stephanie) Blankenship, grandchildren Alex, Tommy, Samantha, Deanna, Steffano, Vada, David, Joshua, Christopher, Kayde, Lucas, Mason,...
William "Butch" Bova Sr.
May 7, 2014
"Butch/Bill" Bova, 70, Columbus, Ohio, peacefully passed away, Wednesday, May 7, 2014, after spending the last few days with his loving family. Butch was born on Oct. 23, 1943, to John Bookhamer and Marilyn (Lehr) Bookhamer.He is proceeded in death by his parents; step-father, John F. Bova; and sister, Connie Bookhamer. Survived by his son, William (Butchy) Bova II; daughters,...
Carol J. Gillespie
May 7, 2014
Carol J. Gillespie, 66, Columbus, passed away Wednesday, May 07, 2014, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, surrounded by her loving friends. Carol was born in Cincinnati, OH on December 9, 1947, to the late William J and Charlotte (Miller) Gillespie. Carol grew up in the Cincinnati area and the family moved to Columbus in 1960 where she graduated from Upper Arlington...
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