Obituaries
Maude O'Neil
Dec 8, 2012
Maude M. O'Neil, 88, passed away December 8, 2012. She was preceded in death by parents; husband; William; brother, Willie Rainey and sister, Pauline Northrup. Maude is survived by children, Veronica Downs, Charles Muller, Tereasa (James) Fetherolf and Wade Muller; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 11 am at...
Johnny D. Stubbs
Dec 8, 2012
Johnny D. Stubbs, 43, West Jefferson, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Johnny was born in Huntington, WV on February 19, 1969, to Phillip W. and Venita (Basenback) Stubbs and is preceded in death by his mother and nephew, Christopher Stubbs. Survivors include his father; wife, Megan (Young) Stubbs; son, Jonathon Stubbs; brothers, Phillip (Wendy)...
Ethel L. Swickard-Mckelvey
Dec 8, 2012
Ethel L. Swickard-McKelvey, 89, Gahanna, passed away Saturday, December 08, 2012. Ethel was born in Blacklick, OH on April 30, 1923, to Levi Roy and Catherine Anna (Layman) Murphy and is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, William E. Swickard and Royce R. McKelvey and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son, Paul E. (Sandy) Swickard; brother, Robert...
Sue J. Karalewitz
Dec 7, 2012
Sue J. Karalewitz, 92, formerly of Grove City, passed away December 7, 2012 in Vero Beach, FL. She was born in Chicago, IL on December 16, 1919. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Karalewitz, grandson, Jason Dent, siblings Jean Frystak, Eleanor and Albert Rudis. Surviving family includes, daughter, Susan (Dan) Dent, son, Jerry Karalewitz, grandchildren, Jessica...
Joan Lewis
Dec 7, 2012
Joan "Jo Jo" Lewis, 90, passed away December 7, 2012 at Kobacker House surrounded by her loving nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Myrtle Williams; husband, Fred; siblings, Betty Lou Stout, Alma Littleton, Madonna Bailey, Billy Gene Williams, Opal Reagan, Lora Ensor, Murl Williams and Zool Williams; and nieces, Alice Joy DeBoard and Barbara "Bo...
George Mccready
Dec 6, 2012
George E. McCready, age 75, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2012. George was retired from Ross Laboratories and was a graduate of Franklin University. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Clara McCready and brother, James McCready. He is survived by his loving wife Wanda; sons, Mark (Kelli)McCready and Eric McCready; grandchildren, Keegan McCready, Nick McCready,...
David D. Dayton
Dec 6, 2012
David D. Dayton, 78, passed away December 6, 2012. He was born May 5, 1934. David was preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Evelyn Dodd and sisters, Dolores Peak and Marcella Hazlerigg. He is survived by son, Shawn (Susan Augugliaro) Dayton; grandchildren, Cory and Ashlee Purdy and Elijah Smith; great-granddaughter, Aubree Purdy. Visitation will be held from 10:00...
Lucy Woods
Dec 6, 2012
Lucy Woods, 70, of Columbus, OH passed away December 6, 2012. She was born on April 17, 1942. She is preceded in death by her husband, William A. Woods and parents, Melvin J. and Margie (Ward) Morrison. Surviving family includes, daughter, Tamela (Mike) Graul, son, Jeff (Kathy) Woods, grandchildren, Samantha and Jessica Woods and great-granddaughter, Chelsea Mullins. She is also...
Charles Johnson
Dec 5, 2012
Charles "Deacon" Johnson, 92, passed away December 5, 2012. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Lucille Crabbe and brothers, Clyde, Harry, James and Richard. Charles is survived by wife of 66 years, Alice; sons, Charlie (Lori) and Lynn; and grandchildren, Juliana (Tim) Damopoulos, Mark and Christopher Johnson.Member of Scioto Chapel UMC and Hilliard American Legion Post 614. Graduate of OSU...
Jane B Heffner
Dec 5, 2012
Jane B. Heffner, 92, Friendship Village of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, December 05, 2012. Jane was born in Bremerton, WA on September 22, 1920, to the late Dr. Arthur L. and Kate (Watson) Bender and was preceded in death by her husband, Rear Admiral Grover Chester Heffner. Survivors include her daughter, Jann K. Heffner and husband Kevin Osterkamp of Powell,...
Roger Dale Scott
Dec 4, 2012
Roger Dale Scott, 64, of Marengo, OH passed away December 4, 2012. He was born on October 7, 1948 in Winston-Salem, NC. Roger was a very loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Hunting and golfing were his passion. He was employed by Simmons Co. for 19 years and currently employed by Wal-mart Distribution Center for 22 years. He is preceded...
Gary Owens
Dec 3, 2012
Gary Linn Owens, 68, passed away December 3, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by parents, Orville and Mary; infant daughter, Mary Katherine and brother, Robert. Gary is survived by his wife, Kathy; son, Anthony (Angela); sisters, Carol (Donald) Kasser, Peggy Reed and Linda Owens; brothers, Kenny, Wilber, Walter and Orville "Bugzy" (Jeannie); grandchildren,...
Thomas Nay
Dec 2, 2012
Thomas Wade Nay, 50, passed away December 2, 2012. He was greeted in Heaven by his parents, Hiram and Dorothy; uncles, Richard and Tommy; aunt, Janet; nephew, Bubbie; cousin, Maggie; and other family and friends. Bud Nay, the one and only, is survived by children, Jennifer, Jessica (Nicholas) and Eric; love of his life, Mary Bush; sister, Rose; nieces, Tammy...
Justin W. Wemlinger
Dec 1, 2012
Justin W. Wemlinger, 30, passed away December 1, 2012. He was born October 15, 1982 in Columbus, OH. Justin is survived by his father, Timothy W. Wemlinger; siblings, Kimberly Holser and Mike Herron; niece, Ava Holser; nephew, Vande Holser and countless friends. He enjoyed bass fishing at Darby Creek with his father and loved Ava and Vande, his niece and...
Richard Kellenbarger
Nov 30, 2012
Richard "Kelly" Wayne Kellenbarger, 81, of Westerville, went to be with our Lord on Friday, November 30, 2012. He was born August 3, 1931 in New Straitsville, OH, son of the late Bill and Cleo Sweazy Kellenbarger. In addition to his parents, Kelly was preceded in death by brother, Joe and sister, Mary Margaret Gorby. He was a 1950 graduate...
Vernon Lee Lightle
Nov 30, 2012
Vernon L. "Gunner" Lightle, 78, passed away November 30, 2012. He was born February 16, 1934. Gunner was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Melvina Lightle; sisters, Bonnie Wasson, Ann Pence and Florence Campbell; brothers, Isaac and Bud and brothers-in-law, Gale Pence and Jim Campbell. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Elnora "Jane" Lightle;...
Raymond Byas
Nov 30, 2012
Raymond Samuel Byas, 88, of Columbus, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born February 14, 1924 in Huntington, WV, son of the late Henry and Emma White Byas. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his grandson, Freddie Ray Adkins; daughter-in-law, Anita Kay Byas and ten brothers and sisters. He...
Edna L. Hart
Nov 30, 2012
Edna L. Hart, 66, passed away November 30, 2012. She was born September 1, 1946 in San Diego, California.Edna was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Mildred (Purvis) Timmons. She is survived by her loving husband, James O. Hart; children, Teresa M. (Ed) Badger, Jimmy C. (Kelly) Hart, Darren L. (Sonya) Hart, Douglas W. Hart, Douglas L. Hart,...
Sarah Cantrell
Nov 29, 2012
Sarah M. Cantrell, 95, passed away November 29, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Zelda Skaggs; husband, Lonnie Sr.; son, Lonnie Jr.; brother, Phillip Skaggs; sisters, Margaret Lemaster and Becky Haines. Sarah is survived by her children, Marjorie Dempsey, Bill and Phil (Barbara) Cantrell; sisters, Kay Adams, Evelyn Hill; brothers, Jim (Irena) and Dale (Bonnie)...
Ellen Evans
Nov 28, 2012
Ellen S. Evans, 54, passed away November 28, 2012. She was born December 17, 1957. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Hulda Geneva Downey. She is survived by loving husband, Richard Evans, sisters, Jane Markley, Carol Lyn (Carl) Johnson, Lisa (Occie) Jennings and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM...
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