Obituaries
John Franklin Sparks
Mar 4, 2012
John Franklin Sparks, 79, of Columbus, OH passed away March 4, 2012. He was born in McDowell County, WV on March 15, 1932. Surviving family includes, wife, Emma Sparks, daughters, Cassie Rush, Raeanna Althoff, sons, John Workman, David Workman, Ernest Rush, brothers, James and Douglas Sparks, grandchildren, Claryssa Simpson and many other grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held...
F. Gaston Henriquez
Mar 4, 2012
HenriquezF. Gaston Henriquez, lovingly referred to as Gaston, was born September 6, 1918 in Inagua, Bahamas. After an extended illness he departed this life on March 4, 2012. He worked about 50 years as a registered nurse and held the distinction of having been the first black male registered nurse in Palm Beach County, Florida. He also served as local...
Merry Alexander
Mar 3, 2012
Merry Sue Alexander of Pickerington, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013, at The Pickering House. She was born in Marion, OH to Lorn Huff and Mary (Scott) Houston. Merry was preceded in death by her father and brother, Chester Goines. Survivors include her mother; children, Ave Ceasar; Theodore Ceasar and Thaddeus Alexander; grandchildren, Corey Ceasar and Sydney Booker, sisters, Lornetta...
Thomas L. Getz
Mar 3, 2012
Thomas L. Getz, 54, of Galloway, passed away March 3, 2012. He was born April 12, 1957. Tom was preceded in death by father, George F. Getz JR., brother, Danny Getz and nephew, Kenton Keller. He is survived by loving wife, Danielle; mother, Martha H. Getz; siblings, Sally Gadd, Bonnie (Kenny) Thompson, Maria (Jody) Kretzer and George E. (Melissa) Getz...
Janice R. Wyatt
Mar 2, 2012
Janice R. Wyatt, 71, passed away March 2, 2012. She was born October 19, 1940. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Edson and Mildred Conway; daughter, Cheryl Ann McComas and brother, Robert Conway. Survivors include her loving husband William Wyatt; children, Tina (Brian) Smith, Margaret (Stephen) Ohlinger and Bill (Christina) Wyatt; brother, Kenneth (Pat) Conway and several grandchildren,...
Maxine Samples
Mar 2, 2012
Maxine Samples, 89, was called home to be with our Lord on March 2, 2012. Born on October 5, 1922 in West Virginia. Preceded in death by her loving husband Dock and son Frank. Survived by sons Ben (Judy), Leonard (Carol) and Ken (Judy), and daughters Wanda Humker, Darlene Marcum (Bodie), and Jerline Kauderer, and by her numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren...
Ralph E. Sandlin
Mar 2, 2012
Ralph E. Sandlin, 68, of Orient, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012 at home with his family. He was born April 25, 1943 in Columbus, OH. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Zella Sandlin. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn; daughters, Rachael, of Athens, GA, Christy (Scott) O'Conner and Tammy (Mike) Zeller; sisters, Lois...
Kathryn M Smith
Mar 1, 2012
Kathryn M. Smith, 85, passed away March 1, 2012. She was born May 20, 1926. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Hallie Wisdom; husband, Delbert Roy "Red" Smith JR. and brother, Phillip Wisdom. She is survived by her children, Karyn (Don) Marks, Del Smith III and Dane Smith; grandchildren, Matthew (Dawn) Kaderly, Molly (Shawn) Rieder, Meghan...
Jeffrey L. Smith
Feb 29, 2012
Jeffrey L. Smith, 55, of Columbus passed away February 29, 2012. He was born March 20, 1956. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Smith. Survivors include his wonderful, loving mom, Beverly Phyllis Thomas; soul mate & love of his life, Debbie Smith; proudest accomplishments, his children, Chad Smith and Stephanie Ayers; most favorite "Unca Greg" Rowland; siblings,...
James C. Hammack
Feb 27, 2012
James C. Hammack, 65, passed away February 27, 2012. He was born May 4, 1946. James was preceded in death by parents, Harold SR. and Dorothy Hammack. and siblings, Tom and Carol. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; daughter, Nancy (Ron) May; grandchildren, Don (Christina) Thomas, Dustin (Michelle) Thomas and Mahala (Ryan) Kline; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Madison, Leland, Emma...
James F. Thomas
Feb 27, 2012
James Freddy "Shag" Thomas 77, Columbus, went to meet his heavenly Father, Monday, February 27, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Freddy was born in Toledo, OH on February 3, 1935, to James W. and Jane (Taylor) Thomas and is preceded in death by his parents and grandmother, Anna Robinson. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Sheila (Robertson) Thomas;...
Peyton Cain
Feb 26, 2012
Peyton Terrell Michael Cain, 3 months, passed away February 26, 2012. He was preceded in death by his great grandmothers, Shirley Clifford and Gladys Roberts. Peyton is survived by his parents, Joshua Cain and Dawn Raines; brothers, Jayden Anderson and Trent Walker; grandparents, Cindy (Ernest) Cole, Debra Writesel, Robert Raines and Wanda Kay Raines; great grandmother, Lorraine Cain; great grandfather,...
Janice L. Edwards
Feb 25, 2012
EDWARDSJanice Edwards, after a prolonged illness is now at peace with the Lord. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Her friends and family were the cornerstone of her being. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald, sisters,Doris, Mildred, Mary, JoAnn, Wilma, brothers, Gordon, Robert, Charles, Roger, parents, Verna and Arthur Grimm. She is survived by...
Steven Gerke
Feb 24, 2012
Steven Scott Gerke, 39, of Grove City, formerly of Adelaide, Australia, passed away February 24, 2012. He was the dear son of Donald and Pamela; beloved husband of 12 years to Michelle (Gray); loving father of Kadence and Talon; brother of David (Dana) Gerke and Andrea (John) Paluch. Steven was the VP of Lost Soulz Motorcycle Club. Visitation Thursday, March...
David Lee Jones
Feb 24, 2012
JONESDavid L. Jones, 49, of Columbus, OH passed away in his sleep after a brief illness on February 24, 2012. He graduated from Westland High School in 1981. David is survived by his father, Gene, mother, Dorothy "Dot", brothers, Larry R. (Vicki), Gregory D., and Dan (Tonya) Jones all of Columbus, nieces, Kayleigh Jones, Shayla Jones and many other family...
Goldie E. Reed
Feb 24, 2012
REEDGoldie E. Reed, 85, of Grove City, OH passed away February 24, 2012. She was born on February 21, 1927. Goldie retired from Mount Carmel Hospital Central Supply. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Goldie Dersam, husband, Leonard Reed Sr., sons, William Michael Reed, Gary Lee Reed, Terry Dean Reed, and all of her brothers and...
Carol A. Campbell
Feb 24, 2012
CAMPBELLCarol A. Campbell, 65, Gahanna, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a 7 year battle with rheumatoid arthritis and 15 months with cancer. Carol loved life and fought to live each day to its fullest. Carol did child care for 21 years in her home and her biggest enjoyment was caring...
Delbert Williams
Feb 23, 2012
WILLIAMSDelbert Williams, 44, of Columbus, OH passed away February 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Cody and Patricia (Lamprecht) Williams and sister, Cheryl Sue Douglas. Surviving family includes, siblings, William Cody (Pamela) Williams Jr., Frances Mae Williams, Harry Clifford (Cheri) Williams, Della Kate (Richard Michael) Detrick, nieces, Terra, Maggie, Patty, Cheryl, Rosie, Eva, Bailey, Payton,...
Thomas M. Flannery
Feb 23, 2012
FLANNERYMSgt (retired) Thomas passed away peacefully after a long and valiant fight with Parkinson's with his wife at his side on February 23, 2012. He was born December 2, 1929 in Columbus, OH and raised in Marengo, OH. Preceded in death by parents Arlie and Catherine, brothers, Bernard and John, sisters, Agnes and Margaret, grandsons, Michael (The Mick) Flannery Jr....
Linda L. Leist
Feb 23, 2012
Leist Linda Louise Leist, age 54 died unexpectedly February 23, 2012 in Grove City, OH. She was born July 18, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Emma Long and sister, Carol Evans. Linda is survived by her husband, Randy Leist; children, Paula, Tina, Jack Davis, Bobbie Luce, Kenny and Kim Leist; siblings, Shirley Yocum, Leona...
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