Obituaries
Roberta Gambill
GambillRoberta "Bobbie" Gambill, 67, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Regency Hospital. She was born May 25, 1944, in Columbus, daughter of the late Wesley and Elma Weyreck Toops. Roberta is survived by her husband, Gene Gambill; sons, Todd and Scott (Suzan) Gambill; grandchildren, family and friends. Visitation will be Friday, August 19, 2011 from 4:00-8:00 PM...
Joseph Wilson
WilsonJoseph E. Wilson, 70, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born August 15, 1940, in Columbus, son of the late Samuel and Margaret Johnson Wilson. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Hern. He is survived by his loving wife of 49...
Tracey Stokes
STOKESTracey L. Stokes, 47, passed away at home August 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, James E. and Virginia L. Stokes. She is survived by her children, Justin and Ashley Sally; brothers, Mike (Beth) and Mark Stokes; and sisters, Theresa (David) Berry and Toni (Jay) Gray. Memorial Service Friday, August 19, 2011 at 11 am at...
Nancy Strauss
STRAUSSNancy "Mimi" Strauss, 75, passed away August 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur "Bill" and Berniece (King) Strauss. Nancy is survived by her companion, Jack Frost; daughter, Lynnette (the late Arthur) Newkirk; sons, David (Susan) Laferty Jr. and Michael Laferty; sister, Bonnie (Jerry) Bateman; brother, Bill (Tammy) Strauss; grandchildren, JD Laferty, Jason Laferty, Brooke (Chaz)...
Joseph Smith
SMITHJoseph Alexander "Smitty" Smith, Captain, USAR (Ret.), died peacefully August 13, 2011 at Kobacker House in Columbus OH with his wife Cheryl and son Jarrett at his side. He fought a short, courageous battle against Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Born February 23, 1952 in Jamaica, West Indies, he died at the young age of 59. He lived, loved and worked...
Warren J Williamson Jr.
WILLIAMSONWarren J. Williamson Jr., 63, Westerville, passed away Friday, August 12, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Warren was born in Mt. Vernon, Alabama, on December 29, 1947, to Warren J. and Mary (Montgomery) Williamson Sr., and is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dwayne Williamson. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Dianne (Mason) Williamson; son, Anthony...
Clint Price
PRICECharles Clinton "Clint" Price, 28, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2011. He was born on June 24, 1983 in El Paso, TX to Chuck and Jeannie (Belcher) Price. Clint was preceded in death by his father and his grandfather, Harvie Belcher. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his grandparents, Dottie and Bill Gugel; sister, Nikki Price;...
Robert A. Mccall
McCall Robert A. McCall, 82, of Columbus, passed away at home August, 10, 2011. He was born July 21, 1929. He is preceded in death by parents, Frazier and Elma McCall and daughter, Belinda Baldwin. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years Lola "Jewell" McCall; daughters, Karon Mottice of Canton, OH, Debbie (Elba) Copeland of Grove City and Kathy...
Kenneth Foor
FOORKenneth R. "Pop" Foor, 62, passed away August 10, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert and brother, Randy. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Robin; mother, Martha; children, Keith (Tammy), Beth (Russ), Travis (Emily), Ellen (George) and Sherrie (Barry); grandchildren, Mandie, Jess, Ricky, Keith Alan Jr., Nic, Jason, Mark, Kristen, Peyton, Katie,...
Lloyd Crump
CrumpLloyd Joseph "Joe" Crump, age 78, born May 8, 1933 in Greenup, Kentucky to Lona and Harry Crump. Joe passed away August 8, 2011. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Lucent Technologies and Ross Laboratories. Joe loved sports and participated in a senior softball league until recently. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Virginia of...
Jack Lett
LETTJack Lett, 85, went to be with the Lord August 8, 2011. He was born March 9, 1926 to the late Noble and Lemonne Lett. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 64, years, Jeanne (Postle); children, Jim (Pam) Lett, Connie (Greg) Rice, Dan and Tim Lett; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Miriam (Louis) Schoettle; and many other family...
John L. Coleman Jr.
COLEMANJohn L. Coleman Jr., 44, of Grove City, OH passed away August 7, 2011. He was born in Columbus, OH to John L. Coleman Sr. and Ellen Warden. Family includes, son, Matthew G. (Tara) Coleman, daughter, Angelica M. Coleman, father, John L. Coleman Sr. (Carol Bailey), mother, Ellen (Ernie) Mack, sister, Ebony, brothers, Darren Temple, Brian Ruetsch, grand-daughter, Ellie Coleman,...
Byron Dale Kerschner
Kerschner Byron Dale Kerschner, 85, of Hilliard, quietly passed away August 7, 2011. He was born October, 25, 1925 in Harrisburg, OH. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilber and Dorris Kerschner, brother, Gene and grandson, Matthew Earl. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years Mary Lou; daughters, Paula (Dana) Earl and Karen Cox; and grandchildren, Douglas...
Charlotte Giamarco
GiamarcoCharlotte Anne Giamarco, 61, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011 at St. Ann's Hospital. She was born November 14, 1949, in Columbus, daughter of the late Charles and Aileen Lambert Schilliger. She was a 1968 graduate of Linden McKinley High School and also worked for Huntington Bank for 38 years. Charlotte is survived by her loving husband of...
Ruby Bryant
Bryant (Gore)Ruby Bryant, 81, wife of jazz great Royal "Rusty" Bryant, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Pickerington Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born September 10, 1929, in Hinton, WV, daughter of the late Daniel and Pearl Gore. In addition to her parents and husband, Ruby was preceded in death by her son, Vincent Bryant; sisters, Lorraine, Louise,...
Phyllis M. Raike
Raike Phyllis Raike, 88, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at the Villages of Norworth. She was born January 14, 1923, in Uhrichville, OH, daughter of the late Howard and Mary Sopp. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Raike and brother, Glenn Sopp. She was a homemaker and also...
Virgil Thompson
ThompsonMr. Virgil Thompson, age 84, a long time resident of Galloway, Ohio passed away Wednesday August 3, 2011. He was born to the late John & Effie Thompson. Virgil was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the Northwest & Southwest Historical Society. He retired from General Motors, Delphi after 43 years of service. He enjoyed history, inventions, fishing...
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