Obituaries

Forrest Damiean Flournoy

Forrest Damiean Flournoy

Sep 17, 2026

Forrest had a way of making life feel a little warmer—and a lot more fun. With his genuine smile, kind heart, quick laugh, and ability to make almost anyone feel like an old friend, he brought an unmistakable light into the lives of the people who knew and loved him.

Born June 23, 1990, Forrest was a beloved son, brother, grandson,...

Martin J. Knapp

Martin J. Knapp

Sep 17, 2026

Martin (Marty) James Knapp passed away on September 17, 2026. He was born on June 3, 1954 in Akron, Ohio. He was the fourth child in a family of eleven children. He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lorraine Knapp, brother, Richard Knapp, nephew, Joshua Knapp, and nieces, Monica Knapp and Samantha Stuckey.

Marty leaves behind his fiancé,...

Glen Otto Strong

Glen Otto Strong

Sep 17, 2026

Glen Strong, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 17th, 2026, in Westerville, Ohio.

Glen was born on December 30, 1961, in Canton, Ohio, son of the late Robert and Ethel (Fuchs) Strong.

In 1980, Glen moved from his family home in Paris, Ohio, to Columbus. Columbus would become his home as he began to build his life, family, and career.

Glen and...

Godhavari Manian Moola Subramanian

Godhavari Manian Moola Subramanian

Sep 17, 2026

Godhavari Moola, 80, passed away peacefully on September 17 at 6:22 AM surrounded by the love and care of her family.

She was born in Tamil Nadu, India to Vidyapoornachary and Dhanalakshmi Ammal. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Subramanian Moola. She is survived by her son Kumaresh and his wife Padma, and son Satish...

Bruce William Naylor

Bruce William Naylor

Sep 16, 2026

Bruce William Naylor, 78, of Columbus, passed away September 16, 2026. 

The Newcomer family is honored to serve the Naylor family. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit the guestbook. 

Linda Dorene Sumner

Linda Dorene Sumner

Sep 16, 2026

Linda Dorene Sumner was born on November 2, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harvey and Hazel (Salyers) Coons. She passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by people who loved her.

Linda is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dallas; her children, Cynthia (William) Wheeler, Jennifer (Todd) Gertler, and Stephen Sumner; grandchildren,...

David Lee Barnhart

David Lee Barnhart

Sep 16, 2026

David Lee Barnhart, age 84 passed away on September 16, 2026. He was born on January 23, 1942 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late James Barnhart and Lillian (Smith) Barnhart. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, James Barnhart Jr., Mary Payne, Charles Barnhart, William “Bill” Payne, Gary Barnhart, and Gloria Jean Rantz. He is survived by his...

Verna Hubbard

Verna Hubbard

Sep 15, 2026

Verna Ann Wills Hubbard, age 87, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Westerville.

Verna was born on December 2, 1938, in Mineola, Texas, to Wade Willard Wills and Vernon Humphries. She dedicated her life to nursing, education, family, art, and lifelong learning.

Her career in nursing began with her graduation from Mercy Hospital...

Setha Hy

Setha Hy

Sep 13, 2026

Setha Hy, 73, of Obetz, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, at Grant Hospital.

Setha was a deeply kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth and comfort to those around him. He will be profoundly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Above all, he cherished his family and the...

Evan George Nice

Evan George Nice

Sep 13, 2026

Evan George Nice, 34, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away on September 13, 2026. He was born in Westerville on February 7, 1992.

Evan spent more than 15 years working in the food industry, where his true impact was felt not only in the work itself, but in his investment in the people he worked alongside. He was the kind of person...

Terry William Crago

Terry William Crago

Sep 13, 2026

Terry William Crago, age 69, of Whitehall, Ohio passed away on September 13, 2026. Terry was born on December 16, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Dean and Mary Crago.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Dillon Crago, siblings, Connie Crago, and Sharon (Michael) Taylor.

He is lovingly survived by his wife, Rita Crago, children,...

Helen Marie Brown

Helen Marie Brown

Sep 13, 2026

Helen Marie (Haegele) Brown, 83, passed peacefully in her sleep early Sunday morning, September 13, 2026, following a brief and courageous battle with a rare, aggressive form of leukemia. Her family finds comfort knowing she has been reunited in Heaven with those she loved who went before her.

Helen was raised on a dairy farm near Summit Station, outside Pataskala, Ohio....

Alma Patricia Kraut

Alma Patricia Kraut

Sep 13, 2026

Alma Patricia Kraut, 83, passed away on September 13, 2026.

She was born on April 11, 1943 in Asheville, North Carolina.

Pat loved doing crafts, painting and her plants and flowers. She was always smiling, laughing and making everyone's day. She treasured the time she spent with her family and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stuart and Julia Youngblood,...

Vada Aurora Charley

Vada Aurora Charley

Sep 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Vada

Our precious Vada was with us for only seven beautiful days, but in those seven days, she brought a lifetime of love, meaning, and memories into our hearts. Though her time here was far too short, the love we have for her will last forever.

Vada was our little sunshine. Her memory will be with us each...

Stella Mae Mango

Stella Mae Mango

Sep 12, 2026

Stella Mae Mango, 92, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on September 12, 2026. She was born October 8, 1933, to Vangie and Alfred Robertson in Wild, Wonderful Wayne, West Virginia. Stella was one of eight children and was the last surviving sibling.

Stella married the love of her life, Ben Mango, and together they built a life centered around...

Virginia Pam Crabtree

Virginia Pam Crabtree

Sep 12, 2026

Pam Crabtree, 67, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 12, 2026.

Pam was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved her family deeply and will forever be remembered for the love she gave and the memories she created.

Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Chester R. Steele and Virginia R. Steele;...

Donna Louise Wyatt

Donna Louise Wyatt

Sep 12, 2026

October 19, 1935 – September 12, 2026 

Donna passed away on Saturday, September 12 at the home of her sister, Janet Stock, who provided great love and care for her this past year.

 Donna was born in Kentucky on October 19, 1935. She was a Godly woman and a good mother to her four sons, Leslie, Daniel, Stanley, and Curtis. 

Donna was preceded...

Grace Irene Radtke

Grace Irene Radtke

Sep 12, 2026

Grace Irene Radtke, 65, passed away on September 12, 2026.

She was born in Milbank, South Dakota on April 3, 1961.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Parnell Necklace, parents, Albert Jr. and Delores Radtke and grandson, Chaske Merida.

Surviving family includes children, Daniel (Lakotah) Necklace, Martina Necklace-Merida, Samuel (Tory) Necklace, Godson, Tony Cook, grandchildren, Antonio Merida, Joseph Handboy, Sybil Necklace,...

Shobhanaben A. Patel

Shobhanaben A. Patel

Sep 12, 2026

Shobhanaben A. Patel, 78, of Powell, Ohio, passed away on September 12, 2026.

She was born on August 15, 1948 in India.

Prayer services will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026 from 3:30-5:30pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, NW Chapel, 10051 Brewster Lane, Powell, Ohio.

To leave a special message or memory for the Patel family, please visit the Guestbook.

Karen Bea Blazer

Karen Bea Blazer

Sep 11, 2026

Karen Bea Blazer, known to many simply as “Blazer,” passed away on September 11, 2026, at OSU - Rhodes Hall. She was 72. Born on August 9, 1954, in Woodstock, Ohio, Blazer lived a life that left a lasting mark on countless people in Columbus and far beyond.

Blazer was a legendary icon and a true trailblazer within the Columbus LGBTQIA+...

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