Obituaries

Carolyne Peterson

Carolyne Peterson

Mar 27, 2012

Carolyne J. "Bonnie" Peterson, age 97, passed away on March 27, 2012 at Highbanks Care Center in Worthington, Ohio. Born November 11, 1914 in Youngstown to George and Martha Ludt Murberger, Carolyne graduated from Boardman High School, class of '33. After graduation she joined a dance troupe in New York that toured Europe for 6 months, appearing for 2 months...

Diana Dickinson

Diana Dickinson

Mar 27, 2012

Diana L. Dickinson, 56, passed away March 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Lawless; brother, William Chappelear and grandmother, Gertrude Croft. Diana is survived by her mother, Dolores Chappelear; daughters, Denise Dickinson and Lisa (Rob) Fricker; brothers, Robert Lawless and James Chappelear and aunt, Carol Croft. She was very proud of her work as a...

Marybelle Current

Marybelle Current

Mar 27, 2012

Marybelle Current, 87, Minerva Park, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012. She was the loving mother of Gail Timothy Current who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are her mother, Clara Murray; twin sister, Maybelle Wyman and her husband, Joseph; brothers, Charles L. and W.T. "Beau" Rowland and his wife, Jean Rowland.Survivors include her sister, Pat McCleary,...

David F. Witt

David F. Witt

Mar 26, 2012

WittDavid F. Witt, 79, of Columbus, passed away March 26, 2012. He was born February, 7, 1933. David was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar R. and Ruby E. Witt and his children's mother and friend, Maryann Rice. Survivors include his loving children, David R. Witt, Becky A. Witt, Mark A. Witt, Mike F. Witt and Tonya R. Coons;...

Molly Kelley

Molly Kelley

Mar 24, 2012

Molly L. Kelley, 96, of Grove City, passed away March 24, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, John and son, John Jr. Molly is survived by daughters, Patsy (the late Richard) Frost, Ellen (Gene) Dawson and Carol Corder; siblings, Thelma Stiles, James Pennington and Everett Pennington; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; as well as many...

Cecil Lemons

Cecil Lemons

Mar 24, 2012

Cecil Lemons, 81, Columbus, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Cecil was born in Portsmouth, OH on May 22, 1930, to Lonnie and Cora (Hamilton) Lemons and is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Michael and Rodney Lemons; grandson, Sam Delong; several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte (Nixon) Lemons; daughter, Brenda...

Lorraine Perkins

Lorraine Perkins

Mar 23, 2012

Lorraine Perkins, 68, Westerville, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine was born in Matewan, WV on June 13, 1943, to John and Opal (Daniels) Estepp and is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Ailene Estepp and Thelma Gosey; brother, Hubert Estepp.Survivors include her sons, Danny (Sandy) Perkins, John Perkins, Charles "Mike" Perkins; sisters,...

Ruby Giannetti

Ruby Giannetti

Mar 23, 2012

Ruby J. Giannetti, 64, after many years of illness, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ellis and Elsie Brown; uncles, Paul W. Brown and Tom Cantrell; aunts, Mildred M. Brown and Rosemary Henderson. Ruby is survived by her parents, Ida Fern Weldon and Abraham Giannetti; children, Michael...

Freda Thayer

Freda Thayer

Mar 22, 2012

Freda F. Thayer, 57, passed away March 22, 2012. She was born February 28, 1955. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Dorothy Thayer. Survivors include her siblings, Linda Thayer, Darryl (Eveline) Thayer and Debra (Ronald) Ryan; nieces and nephews, Jessica (Trevor) White, Ben (Isabell) Jones, LaDeana (Jimmy) Whitesel, Grant (Mandy) Thayer and Kayla Grover; great-nieces and...

Hearold B. Strickland

Hearold B. Strickland

Mar 20, 2012

Hearold B. "Chico" Strickland went home to be with the Lord March 20, 2012. He was born June 1, 1942 in Pembroke, NC. Chico was preceded in death by parents, Clarence Sampson and Rilla Strickland; and siblings, Juanita Strickland-Allen and Bobby Blue. Survivors include his children, Brenda (Robbie) Strickland-Dabbs, Terina, Robin and Eric (Michelle) Strickland; siblings, Patsy (Herley) Sampson-Harris, Cliff...

Idella Whitmore

Idella Whitmore

Mar 18, 2012

Idella Whitmore, 88, of Columbus, OH, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 18, 2012. She died peacefully in her sleep. Idella was born to the late Pearle and Aretha Gilliland, March 17, 1924 in Rising Sun, OH. She graduated from Rising Sun High School in 1942. She married the late John W. Whitmore in 1945. Idella...

John Jenkins

John Jenkins

Mar 18, 2012

John R. "Jack" Jenkins, 71, formerly of Wintersville, OH, died Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Monterey Care Center in Grove City, OH with his family by his side. He was born in Steubenville, OH on December 6, 1940, the son of the late John and Florence. Jack was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Sue and sister, Janell....

Clover Mae Porter

Clover Mae Porter

Mar 17, 2012

Clover Mae Porter, 81, went to meet her Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 17, 2012, at St Ann's Hospital.Clover was born in Columbus, OH on October 23, 1930, and is preceded in death by her mother, Annabelle Shelton and sister, Esther Norman. Survivors include her loving and caring sister, Martha Thompson; special brother, Phillip (Ethel) Shelton and brother, Charles Shelton;...

David Hays

David Hays

Mar 17, 2012

David Lee Hays passed away peacefully on March 17th, 2012. He was the son of the late Charles W. and Ruby M. Hays of Hamilton, Ohio. He was also preceded in death by his brother, C. Richard. He is survived by sons David Wesley (Joann Bury) Hays and Thomas (Hayley) Hays; grandchildren Chelsea, Hayden, Lauren and Nate Hays; Sisters Barbara...

Virginia Hake

Virginia Hake

Mar 17, 2012

Virginia B. "Jill" Hake, 80, of Columbus, Beloved Mother and Grandmother "Gramsie" passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Village at Westerville following a brief battle with Breast Cancer. She was born December 21, 1931 in New Bedford, MA, daughter of the late Ellis and Dorothy (Reynolds) Baird. In addition to her parents, Jill was preceded in death by...

Mary E. Sansom

Mary E. Sansom

Mar 17, 2012

Mary E. Sansom, 65, passed away March 17, 2012. She was born January 11, 1947 in West Liberty, KY.Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Will and Bertie Jenkins and siblings, Nancy Kidwell and Willis Jenkins JR. Survived by her loving husband, Roger Sansom; sons, James (Lisa) Sansom and Willis (Sara) Sansom; siblings, Geneva Buty, Irene Kidwell, Ruth (Mike)...

Valerie Towns

Valerie Towns

Mar 15, 2012

Valerie Ann Towns, 45, passed away March 15, 2012 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born February 14, 1967 in Newark, OH, daughter of Myrtle (Melvin) Blake-Steward and Bennie Lee Barlow. Valerie is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Claude E. Towns; daughter, Tiarra Marie (Michael) Towns-Prince; son, Ryan Edward Towns; sister, Annette Barlow; brothers Bennie Lee Barlow...

Dickson R. Matthews

Dickson R. Matthews

Mar 15, 2012

Dickson R. Matthews,72, passed away March 15,2012. Born August 28,1939 in Dayton, Oh. Survived by wife, Holly Matthews and family. Visitation will be held from 11 AM to 1 PM March 17, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123, with funeral service immediately following at 1 PM. Burial at Grove City Cemetery.

Philip King

Philip King

Mar 14, 2012

Philip R. King, 57, passed away March 14, 2012. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and parents, Mervin Dwight and Betty Rickards King. Philip is survived by his wife, Jackie; sons, Jason (Michelle) and Brian King; sisters, Charlotte Brimhall and Bronwen King; sister-in-law, Susan (Rick) Clark; grandchildren, Donelle, Elizabeth and David; nieces, Sylvia, Jennifer and Rebekah and nephews,...

Sharon R. Thompson-Julian

Sharon R. Thompson-Julian

Mar 13, 2012

Sharon Raye Thompson-Julian, 57, Columbus, went home Tuesday, March 13, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born in Columbus, OH to Stanford and Edith (Johnson) Thompson on August 20, 1954, and is preceded in death by her parents and brother, David Thompson. Survivors include her daughter, Sheena Le (David) Ingram; son, Shawn (Maria) Thompson; sisters, Nancy Appleman and...

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