Obituaries
Richard Sewell
Dec 31, 2023
Richard Allen Sewell aka Rick Spade, 70 succumbed to the effects of Lewy Body Dementia on December 31 2023, at home with his family by his side. Born March 8, 1953 in Akron, Rick was an avid drummer well known in the Ohio musical circles. His talent carried him through more than 40 years in bands such as Ramblin Rangers,...
Mickey L. Mccarty
Dec 31, 2023
Mickey Lou McCarty, 69, passed away December 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by father, Nathan Deskins; mother, Dorothy Deskins; sister, Joann Grace; sister, Nora Varga; brother, James Dillon; sister, Diane Grace; and nephew, Roger Wickham. Mickey is survived by brother, Roger (Vicky) Deskins; sister, Vickie (Aaron) Damron; sister, Rosetta (Alan) Agler; son, Michael (Marilynn) Deskins; grandsons, Garrett and...
Eva K. Havens
Dec 30, 2023
Eva K. Havens, 89 of Minerva Park, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Johnstown Pointe Nursing Home. born to the late Edmund A. Kegley and Mattie C. (Umberger) Wohlford.Eva is preceded in death by her husband Luther S. Havens and son Bryan Havens. Survivors include daughter, Kathy (Ed) Norris; son, Pete (Cathi) Havens; sister, Jodie Andre; grandchild Breanne...
Gracie Mae Cook
Dec 30, 2023
Gracie Mae (Sharp) Cook of Grove City, Ohio, passed away at the age of 71 in Columbus, Ohio, on December 30, 2023. She was surrounded by family and friends who sang to and expressed their love for her. Born on November 9, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio, Gracie is a long-time Grove City resident and 1971 graduate of GCHS.Carrying Gracie's loving...
John Paul Leskoske
Dec 30, 2023
John Paul Leskoske, 71, passed away on December 30, 2023. He was born on March 13, 1952 in Syracuse, NY.John is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Kathleen Leskoske, his sister, Margaret and his brother, Tommy. John is survived by his wife, Donna of 47 years, his daughters, Sarah Penney and Ellen (Everett) Townley, and grandchildren, Shenique, Dominic,...
Lori Sue Adair
Dec 30, 2023
Lori Sue Adair, age 60, passed away on December 30, 2023. She was born on June 4, 1963 to her parents Robert Darnell and Carol (Schreiner) Kendrick. Lori was the most kind, compassionate, and loving person you would ever meet. She would help any one and everyone, never meeting a stranger. She had such an infectious laugh that would brighten...
Tina Lynn Szmania-Defluiter
Dec 29, 2023
Tina Lynn Szmania-DeFluiter, 64, of Dublin, passed away December 29, 2023 in Columbus. She was born on September 9, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Edward and Irene (Przybylski) Szmania. She's survived by her husband John DeFluiter as well as her son, Dale (Chelsie) DeFluiter II; grandchildren, Oakley and Nash; brother, Terry (Pamela) Szmania; and many other family members...
Cloah Farley
Dec 29, 2023
Cloah Farley (Sis), 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29th, 2023.Sis was born on November 14 of 1930, in Mason, West Virgina. Sis was an avid gardener and loved taking long walks around her neighborhood picking flowers and interacting with her neighbors. As a child from the Great Depression era, she fancied herself a treasure hunter as she collected...
Ruth Margaret Sanders
Dec 29, 2023
Ruth M. Sanders, 96, of Columbus, passed away on December 29, 2023 at Prestige Gardens. She was born on November 3, 1927 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Herbert and Ethel (Dray) Harrington, Sr.. She married Buddy Sanders, and he preceded her in death in 2008.Those left to cherish her memory include siblings, Herbert "Tubby" Harrington, Ricky Harrington, and Donna...
Donna Marie Weber
Dec 29, 2023
Donna Marie Weber passed away on December 29, 2023 at the age of 96. She was born on September 23, 1927, to Warren and Marie (Hand) Inboden. Donna married Richard D. Weber, and they were together for 70 years, creating a beautiful life. Donna was a very special lady, caring for those in need and who needed a friend. She...
Tammy Chandler
Dec 29, 2023
Tammy Chandler, 57, passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2023. She was born on January 25, 1966 in Columbus, OH.Tammy loved to cook and being around her family.She was preceded in death by her father, Dencil, sister, Denise, brother, Gary and sister-in-law, Jayne.Surviving family includes husband, Hobert, son, Brandon, step-son, Kyle and his daughter Kali, mother, Shirley, brothers,...
Harry Bruce Balling
Dec 28, 2023
H. Bruce Balling, aged 74, passed away December 28, 2023. He was born February 12, 1949.Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd R. Balling and Mary Elizabeth Balling, his son Erik K. Balling, his sister Luanne Stone, brother Delbert 'Fast Eddie' Balling, and brother Floyd R. Balling II.He is survived by his loving wife, Janelle Balling, and his...
Stella M Young
Dec 28, 2023
Stella M. Young, 92, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was born in Louisa, Kentucky November 6, 1931. Stella loved the Lord and served him faithfully for 59 years as a pastor's wife at Burr Oak Baptist Church of Mt. Sterling, Ohio and Briggs Rd Baptist Church of Columbus, Ohio. Above all, she loved...
Chukwukwesiri Chisimnuria Akaeze
Dec 26, 2023
Chukwukwesiri Chisimnuria Akaeze was born on November 3rd, 1995 at Nsukka in Enugu State Nigeria to the family of Venerable Dr. Chinedu and Mrs. Charity Akaeze who hails from Mbaise in Imo State Nigeria. Kwesiri as he is fondly called by family is the second of four siblings. He moved with the rest of the family to USA in May...
Mark C. Douthitt
Dec 26, 2023
Mark Craig Douthitt, age 71, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was born November 28, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Maurice Jr. and Donna (Caldwell) Douthitt. Mark was a 1971 graduate of Franklin Heights High School, served in the US Air Force and was retired from Hugh White Honda. He was an avid fan...
Myron Edward Hill
Dec 26, 2023
Myron Edward Hill, 84, of Columbus, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023.Myron was born July 1, 1939, in Columbus to Leroy and Dorothy Hill.Myron enjoyed golfing more than anything, and always looked forward to early Wednesday mornings joining his Senior League golf buddies on the course.He also enjoyed bowling, fishing, dancing, and hunting. Myron could be found at the...
Catherine Elizabeth Hodge
Dec 26, 2023
Catherine Elizabeth Hodge, 65, of Columbus, OH passed away on December 26, 2023. She was born on April 13, 1958 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elizabeth (Betsy) Kuhn.Surviving family includes husband, James Hodge, children Michael (Lydia) Smith and Scott (Shirley) Smith, brother Mark (Mary) Kuhn, grandkids Collin, Chloe, Sadie, Maddox, Gavin, Scarlett,...
Deborah L Chesshir
Dec 26, 2023
Deborah L. Chesshir (White), passed away at Laurels of West Columbus on December 26, 2023 at the age of 70. Preceded in death by mother, Irene M. Haynes, father, Daniel (Mike) L. White, sister, Brenda Cann, brothers Michael E. White and Jerald S. White. Survived by sister Gail (Steve) Burigana, sons, Steven (Markie) and Jonathan, grandchildren Nora Grace and Charlie...
Donna Jean Hatfield
Dec 26, 2023
Donna Jean Hatfield, 73, of Powell, OH passed away on December 26, 2023. She was born on May 30, 1950 in Columbus, OH.She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville Huffman and Audrey Doughty and sister, Brenda Dunford.Surviving family includes children, James Barr, Michael (Jennifer) Barr, Nicole Short, grandchildren, Danielle, James II, Samantha, Ian, Lane, brothers, Dennis, Ronnie, her...
Russell Neal Haley
Dec 25, 2023
Russell Neal Haley, 93, of Galena, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, December 25, 2023. He was born on August 19, 1930 in Haleyville, Alabama to the late Joe and Lillie (Waldrop) Haley.Russell is survived by his devoted wife Mary (Anderson) Haley, whom he began dating in 1946. They subsequently married on March 26, 1949...
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