Obituaries
Traetin Julio Reyes
Jul 1, 2013
Traetin Julio Reyes, infant son of Pedro Reyes and Rose Salyer, went to heaven on July 1, 2013. He was born in Columbus, OH on October 6, 2010. Other family includes brothers, Norbe, Gabriel, Kyden, aunts, Jennifer (Paul), Barbra (Tony), Tabitha, Joy (Dellwin), many cousins and many members of the Reyes family. He is preceded in death by his grandmother,...
Beautfus L. Thomas Jr.
Jul 1, 2013
Beautfus Lee Thomas, Jr, 73, (better known as BT) of Columbus, departed this life on Monday, July 1, 2013. He was a longtime employee of the Timken Company until his retirement. He was born on March 17, 1940 in Auburn, Alabama to the late Beautfus Thomas Sr and Elouise Green-Thomas. On December 27, 1963, he was united in holy matrimony...
Kati Spriggs
Jul 1, 2013
Kati Mae Spriggs, 20, passed away unexpectedly in a tragic car accident on July 1, 2013. She is survived by mother, Jackie (Tommy) Sheaks; father, Edward Spriggs; sister, Kristin Spriggs; brothers, Todd Spriggs and Edward Spriggs II; grandfather, Richard M. Kuykendall; aunts, Cindy and Karie; and nieces, Brooklynn and Kaelynn, and many aunts and uncles and cousins. Graduate of Westland...
Thomas Irskens
Jun 30, 2013
Thomas Irskens, 58, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Marilyn McCandlish; son, Joel Thomas Irskens; brother, Timothy Alan Irskens. Graveside service will be Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Riverside Cemetery, 3840 Sunbury Road Columbus, Ohio. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com
Claudia A. Spencer
Jun 29, 2013
Claudia A. Spencer, 70, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 29, 2013. She was a member of Friendship Pentecostal Church. Claudia was born in Richmond, VA on May 21, 1943, to Isaac and Geneva (Holmes) Burgess and is preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Tangelia Spencer. Survivors include her daughter, Sharese...
Steve R. Dwyer Sr.
Jun 29, 2013
Steven R. Dwyer Sr., 55, passed away June 29, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Coriene and sisters, Roberta and Coriene. Steve is survived by the mother of his children, Patti Dwyer; children, Steven R. Dwyer Jr., Heather, Brian and Trent; grandchildren, Harlee, Samantha, Tegan, Maliyah, Mikie and Madi; sisters, Sharon, Connie and Bea; brother,...
Napoleon Little Sr
Jun 29, 2013
Napoleon Little, Sr., 88 was born on October 10, 1924 in East Dublin, Georgia to Henry and Janie Little. He died peacefully at The Laurels of Norworth on Saturday, June 29, 2013 with his family by his side. He was a faithful Jehovah's Witness for 49 years. Preceded in death by his wife, Geraldene Constance (Allen) Little; step-daughter, Ella Lorraine...
Lester E. Loew
Jun 28, 2013
Lester E. Loew, 81, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013. Lester was born in Massillon, OH to Delven C. and Margaret (McCleary) Loew on December 20, 1931, and is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy (Wagner) Loew; sister, I. Jean Hicks; Survivors include his daughters, Angela Loew and Mary Messer; sons, Jesse E, Rickey L (Vonna), Anthony (Linda),...
Jeffrey R. Jolliff
Jun 27, 2013
Jeffrey R. Jolliff, 58, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born in Phoenix, AZ to Ralph and Ruth (Wright) Jolliff on September 28, 1954, and is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ruth Ann Core; brothers, Charles F. and Robin F. Jolliff. Survivors include his life partner, Kathy Balij; sons, Jeffrey (Marisa)...
William Kenneth Schreck Ii
Jun 26, 2013
William Kenneth Schreck II, was delivered into Jesus' arms in a beautiful passing, on June 26, 2013, while surrounded by his loving family. He was loved and will be missed greatly. William was born on December 4, 1963 in Chicago, IL. He was reared and lived in Grove City, OH., graduating Grove City High School in 1982, and continued his...
Thomas J. Putinsky
Jun 25, 2013
Thomas James Putinsky, 71, Westerville, passed away June 25, 2013. He was born to the late Fred and Ann Putinsky in Shadyside, OH and graduated from Shadyside High School in 1960. He then married Saundra Putinsky (nee Lewis) in 1964. Thomas owned a business in Shadyside and worked for several years for JC Penney Insurance and later for Metropolitan Insurance...
R. Bruce Purdy
Jun 25, 2013
R. Bruce "Poppie" Purdy, 63, of Grove City, OH, passed away June 25, 2013. He was born on May 13, 1950. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Miles, son, Nathaniel Purdy. Surviving family includes, mother, Jean Purdy, children, Robert Andrew Purdy, Peter Purdy, Marni Purdy, Brian Farnsworth, James Farnsworth, siblings, David Purdy, Phyllis Gourley, Wayne Purdy, Dean...
John Spriggs
Jun 24, 2013
John David Spriggs, 76, passed away June 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by parents, John W. Spriggs and Ruth Frey; brother, Robert; and sisters, Jean, Jeanette, Dorothy and Diana. John is survived by sister, Cookie Valentine; many children including, John Jr., Chris, Little John, Nikki, Sherry, Tim, Melinda, Tony, Shane, Crystal, Angela, Bobby and Peggy; also many grandchildren...
Nadine Mccabe
Jun 24, 2013
Nadine McCabe, 64, passed away June 24, 2013. Survived by son, Tim (Billie Jo) McCabe; 4 grandchildren and 1 niece.Visitation Friday, June 28, 2013 from 12:30 -1:30 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Graveside Service immediately following at Obetz Cemetery, Obetz, OH.
Gertrude Grubb
Jun 24, 2013
Gertrude Juanita Grubb, aged 92, born in Maybeury, West Virginia, November 8, 1920, died peacefully in the early morning of June 24, 2013, at her daughter's side. She was preceded in death by her son, John Douglas Garland, grandson Charles Douglas Tomlinson, and all eight of her brothers and sisters. Survived by four loving daughters, Derlene Lee, Billie Jean Cobb,...
Rolland D."Ron" Eddy
Jun 23, 2013
Rolland D. "Ron" Eddy, 78, Gahanna, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born in Canton, OH on August 29, 1934, to Darrell O. and Gladys (Hickman) Eddy and is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Paula (Yates) Eddy and sister Karen Faulk. Survivors include his daughter,...
Hazel Eikleberry
Jun 23, 2013
Hazel Eikleberry, 101, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Friendship Village of Columbus. She was born January 15, 1912 in Woodsfield, OH, daughter of the late Andrew and Linda Hill Cline. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her former husband, Walter Eikleberry; brothers, Forrest and George Cline; sister, Ethel Briggs and niece,...
Harriet Patton
Jun 22, 2013
Harriet "Marie" Patton, 90, went home to be with the Lord June 22, 2013 at the Laurels of Hilliard, Hilliard, OH. Born October 3, 1922 in Desloge, MO. After attending Teachers College in MO she taught in a one room schoolhouse. After marrying David Patton, they moved to Columbus, OH. Marie retired from Nationwide Insurance Company. For many years she...
Deborah L. Williams
Jun 22, 2013
Deborah Williams, 50, of Mount Sterling, passed away June 22, 2013.She was born August 20, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Harry and Christine (Owens) Marcum. On June 9, 2009 she married her beloved Jerry Williams. She was a member of the Harley Owners Group (HOG). Deborah is survived by her husband Jerry, father, Harry (Lillietta) Marcum, daughter, Chelsea...
Ramona L. Giddens
Jun 22, 2013
Ramona Lynne (Davis) Giddens, age 73, was called to heaven from the Kobacker Hospice House in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, June 22, 2013. She was born October 18, 1939 in Urbana, Ohio, to the late Ronald L. and Cozy P. (Younce) Davis, Sr.She loved the Lord with all her heart and lived her life trying to help those less fortunate....
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