Obituaries
James Dryden Ellis
Jun 10, 2013
James Dryden Ellis, 52, of Las Vegas, NV passed away June 10, 2013. He was born in Birmingham, England on May 18, 1961. He is preceded in death by his father, John D. Ellis. Surviving family includes, mother, Janet Ellis, sister, Elizabeth A. Lauron, brother, George W. Ellis, brother-in-law, Neal C. Lauron. A memorial service will be held at 11:30am,...
Charles Thompson
Jun 10, 2013
Charles "Ed" Thompson, 75, passed away June 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Helen; wife, L. Ann; 4 sisters and 4 brothers. Ed is survived by his daughter, April (Buddy) Stonerock; grandchildren, Alivia and Cooper; 4 sisters; 1 brother; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 6 pm with...
William P. Johnson
Jun 9, 2013
William "Bill" P. Johnson, age 86, of Columbus, OH, passed away June 9, 2013 peacefully at home. Bill is survived by daughter, Heidi, son (in-law) Tim, and special granddaughter, Tabbi Erb of Westerville, OH; brothers-in-law, Kurt (Margo) King of Edina, MN and Keith (Marilyn) King of Mounds View, MN; sister, Willa Peterson of Sparks, NV; several nieces, nephews, and loving...
Lorraine Lillie
Jun 8, 2013
Lorraine (Burkart) Lillie, 65, of Grove City, passed away on June 8, 2013 at her home. She was born on August 2, 1947 to Harold and Ruth (George) Glick. In addition to her parents, Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry. She is survived by her son, Charles Burkart; sister, Carol Neill; brothers, Nelson and Douglas Glick; and...
John Vanderhoogt
Jun 7, 2013
John Vanderhoogt, 70, passed away June 7, 2013 at the Morrison House in Zanesville, OH. Born March 15, 1943 in Leiden, The Netherlands. He was preceded in death by parents, Pieter and Cornelia (Bouwman) van der Hoogt; sister, Elisabeth van der Schoor; brother, Pieter van der Hoogt. John is survived by best friend and care giver, Richard Ketchum; step-daughter, Amy...
Daniel Cox
Jun 7, 2013
Daniel S. Cox, 61, was called to his eternal home on June 7, 2013. He was born on January 16, 1952 to James and Helen (Williams) Cox in Neon, KY. Graduated from Watkins Memorial HS, Pataskala, OH. Served in the U.S. Army 1972 to 1978. Joined the Ohio National Guard, Columbus, OH in 1981, retiring in 1996 after a total...
Michael Monroe
Jun 7, 2013
Michael Monroe, 49, passed away June 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father Donald Monroe and step-father, Marvin Tigner. Michael is survived by his mother, Margaret Tigner; children, Dustin, Amanda and Michaelynne Monroe; mother of his children, Brenda Sullivan; grandchildren, Xavier, Jalaysia and Jazanae Monroe; siblings, Debra Cartt, Crystal (Don) Sitachitta, Ronald (Diana) Monroe, Sandy Thapavong, Keith...
Elmer E. Trout
Jun 6, 2013
Elmer E. Trout, 84, Columbus, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Elmer was born in Stone, KY on June 5, 1929, to William and Martha (May) Trout and is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Phyllis (May) Trout: sisters, Lena Chapman and Lozzy Trout; brothers, Lester, Bill, Claude and Clarence Trout. Survivors include his...
Becky Ward
Jun 5, 2013
Becky Ward, 54, of Columbus, OH passed away June 5, 2013. She was born in West Chester, PA on January 27, 1959 to Charles D. and Eva D. (Mead) Burhns, who preceded her in death. Family includes, sons, Adam Johnson, Jesse Johnson, sister, Chrissy Grecol, brothers, Mike, Mark, Patrick and Tim Burhns, grandchildren, Nathan and Nikolas Johnson, and former husband,...
Harold B. Spurlock
Jun 5, 2013
Harold B. "Red" Spurlock, 48, passed away June 5, 2013. He was preceded in death by father Stearl Spurlock Sr. Harold is survived by mother, Diana (Harold N.) Spurlock; sister, Debbie (Tracy) Spence; brothers, Stearl Jr. (Rebecca) and David (Lori); as well as several nieces and nephews; and companion, Theresa Arledge. Visitation Monday, June 10, 2013 from 12pm until the...
Todd Degenhart
Jun 5, 2013
Todd Degenhart, 36, of Orient, OH passed away June 5, 2013. He was born in Columbus, OH on May 18, 1977. Surviving family includes, parents, Earl and Nora Degenhart, daughter, Briana, a very special person in Todd's life, Christy, aunts, Guian, Mel, Vivian, uncles, Gary, George (Nancy) and many special cousins. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00am, Monday,...
Eveline Jee
Jun 5, 2013
Eveline France Jee, 93, passed away June 5, 2013. Born in London, England on March 23, 1920 to Ann and Albert Follon. In addition to her parents, Eveline was preceded in death by the father of her children, Richard Doyle Schafer; husband, Raymond Jee of Bexleyheath, Kent, England; siblings, Lucy Jee, Albert Follon Jr. and Isabel Dowden. Eveline is survived...
C. Calvin Gillispie
Jun 4, 2013
C. Calvin Gillispie, 88, of Grove City, OH went to be with Jesus on June 4, 2013. He loved his Lord and volunteered at Mayfair Village Nursing Center where he sang and ministered to the residents. He was born in Nitro, WV on January 15, 1925. He is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Hadie Gillispie, son, Calvin...
Beverly G. Smith
Jun 4, 2013
Beverly G. Smith, 56, of Columbus, passed away on June 4, 2013 at St. Ann's Hospital. She was born on September 28, 1956 to the late Jessie and Gaynell May in Williamson, WV. Beverly was employed by Emeritus at Chestnut Hill where she spent time doing what she loved most, helping others. Beverly is survived by her loving Husband, Macie,...
Louis H. Huml
Jun 3, 2013
Louis H. Huml , 70, of the Columbus area , passed away June 3, 2013. He was born September 28, 1942 in Lafferty, Ohio, the son of Rose Vcelka (Peroni) . On February 18, 1963 he married his beloved Yvonne Huml. He served proudly in the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his mother, brother, James, sister-in-law, Glenna...
Kimberly Foster
Jun 2, 2013
Kimberly S. (Ford) Foster, 55, passed away, after a long illness, on Sunday, June 2, 2013 while being lovingly cared for by her sister, Barbara.Born August 24, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Madeline "Sis" and Robert Ford.In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sister, Christine Ballor and granddaughter, Kayla Alferink.She is survived...
Kenneth Wood
Jun 2, 2013
Kenneth Ray Wood, 65, passed away peacefully at home June 2, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larmer and Alice Wood; brothers, Bob and Dick Wood and Ronnie Willis. Kenny is survived by brother, Charles (Nan) Wood; sister, Georgann (Bob) McClain; brother, Larry (Sharon) Willis; nephew, Rodney Wood; half sisters, Shirley James and Marie Connell; cousin, Patty...
Michael Melrose
Jun 1, 2013
Michael Shane Melrose, 42, passed away June 1, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Melrose.Michael is survived by his mother, Dixie (Harold) Hawkins; daughter, Mallory Jean Hall; sons, Brandon Mulholand and Shaun Milke; sister, Buffy Hawkins and Nichole Jacobs; brothers, Joseph O'Neill, Jody Hawkins and Jack Hawkins; and grandson, Aiden Michael Arthur. He was a...
Constance Larsen
Jun 1, 2013
Constance I. Larsen, a wonderful being, left this earth on the afternoon of June 1st, 2013. She entered the gates of Heaven followed shortly thereafter by Edith Bunker. No doubt, they became fast friends. By Sunday afternoon, she was having dinner with Granny and joyously reuniting with her family that went on before her.She was preceded in death by her...
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