Obituaries
Loretta Faith Rector
Dec 5, 2023
Loretta Faith Rector born September 20, 1944 took her last breath on earth December 5, 2023 and woke up in heaven. Loretta leaves behind her husband Michael Ray, life companion and sweetheart of 60 years. Son Scott and wife Rene, daughter Christy Rae and husband J.Michael Bailey, and daughter-in-law Kimberly Jackson. Grandchildren Eric & Kristy Rector, Nathan & Denise Rector,...
Thurman Harold Parsley
Dec 5, 2023
Thurman H. Parsley Sr., 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 5, 2023. He was born on October 18, 1941 in Williamson, WV. He was preceded in death by mother & father, Grace and Thurman Parsley, daughter, Deidra, grandson, Kenneth and brother-in-law, Danny Urban.Survived by faithful and loving wife, Doris, sons, Harold Parsley, Ed (Becky) Duffield,...
Dora E. Morrison
Dec 4, 2023
Dora E. (Dotson) Morrison, age 94, born June 9, 1929 passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, December 4, 2023 after a brief illness. Preceded in death by her husband, James M. Morrison; father, Ira Dotson; mother, Emma Dotson; and nine brothers and sisters; as well as grandson, Mark Morrison. Dora is leaving behind four sons, Ed...
Deborah Sue Horsley
Dec 4, 2023
Deborah Sue Horsley passed away on December 4, 2023 surrounded by those she loved dearly and those that loved her. She was born in Columbus, Ohio to Ray and Helen (Skaggs) Mills on March 7, 1955. She married Charley Horsley in 1984 and together they had a beautiful blended family.Debbie's most valued treasure in her life was her family. She...
William E. Gugel Jr.
Dec 4, 2023
William E. Gugel Jr., 80, passed away December 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by father, William E. Gugel Sr.; mother, Evelyn Gugel; son, David A. Gugel; grandchildren, Nikki and Clint Price. Bill is survived by wife of 33 years, Dottie Gugel; children, Gene Gugel, Tim (Libby) Gugel, and Jeannie Price; grandchildren, Ashley, Alex, Tim, Tabetha, Tiara, Tiffany, and...
Rita Justus
Dec 4, 2023
Rita Virginia Justus, 83, of Grove City, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Monday, December 4th, 2023, after her 11-year battle with Dementia.Rita was born June 1, 1940, to George and Marion (Lusch) Monroe.Rita was retired from Ohio Health Riverside. She enjoyed Darby Dale Garden Club, Doll collecting, Garage sales, and had enough Christmas spirit for an entire village....
Brooke Lynn Terry
Dec 3, 2023
Brooke Lynn Terry, age 32, passed away on December 3, 2023. She was born on June 14, 1991 in Columbus, Ohio to William Terry II and Rebecca Gillispie. She is preceded in death by her father, William Terry II; brother, Draven Terry; grandfather, Roger Vanfossan; great aunt, Sue Hagaman; aunt, Julee Vanfossan. She is survived by her twin sister, Ashley...
Daniel William Hollingsworth
Dec 2, 2023
Daniel William Hollingsworth, passed away on December 2, 2023 at Ohio State East Hospital surrounded by loved ones.Born in Seattle, Washington he was the son of Arthur and Lucille Hollingsworth. He graduated from University High School and studied at Otterbein University in Westerville, OH. Dan worked for Scotts Lawn Care for many decades and later ran his own landscaping business...
Teresa Mills
Dec 2, 2023
Teresa "Tess" Mills, age 69, of Grove City, OH passed away on December 2, 2023. Tess was born on July 17, 1954 to the late Robert "Bob" and Beulah "Sue" Bumgardner in Nelsonville, OH. Tess was married to her loving husband, Lawrence "Larry" Mills for 34 years, until his death in December 2022. Together, they had a beautiful daughter, who...
Herman Lorenzo Penn, Jr.
Dec 1, 2023
Herman L. Penn, Jr., 70, passed away early morning, December 1, 2023 in St. Ann's Hospital, Westerville, Ohio. He was born on November 2, 1953 to the late Herman L. Penn, Sr. and late Grace (Banks) Penn in Lynchburg, Virginia. He is preceded in death by brother, Howard Penn. He is survived by his children; his sisters, Marie (Harry) Saunders,...
Carl W. Groves Jr.
Dec 1, 2023
Carl W. Groves Jr., age 73, of Grove City, passed away at 3:06 AM on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Mount Carmel in Grove City, Ohio. He was born on April 16, 1950 in Culver City, California. Son of Carl W. Groves Sr. and Flora (Williams) Groves. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sheryl (Taylor) Groves. He...
Jid Justus Everett Bouaphakeo
Dec 1, 2023
Baby Jid was born September 17th, 2023 at 1:12pm at Grant Hospital to his loving parents Jid (Ricky) and Cayleigh. His short life of just 75 days. He was loved by so many. He is survived by his parents Jid (Ricky) and Cayleigh. Grandparents Shasta, Jid, Angie, Lisa and Rob. Great Grandparents Joe, Carlynn, Cookie, Joann and khemphone. Jid's nene...
Karen L. Wilson
Nov 30, 2023
Karen Lee Wilson, born April 11, 1942, to Robert F Maurer and Beatrice W Capehart Maurer, in Columbus, Ohio, left this earth peacefully on November 30, 2023, in Westerville, Ohio. Karen graduated from West High School, Columbus Ohio in 1961. Before settling into her life as a stay at home mother, an avid crocheter, and pizza shop owner, she worked...
Ronald W. Borton
Nov 30, 2023
Ronald W. Borton, 85, died November 30, 2023, at Abbington of Powell. He was born July 12, 1938, in Bryan, Ohio to Leslie W. and Doris L. Borton. He was a proud graduate of West High School, January class of 1957 and retired from GM after 32 years. He served in the Ohio Army National Guard for 9 years, and...
Kent Allen Jewell
Nov 29, 2023
The family of Kent Allen Jewell with great sadness announces his passing on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023, after a brief illness. His family was by his side at the Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Kent was born on May 7, 1960, in Waco, TX., to parents Jack D. Jewell, (deceased) and his surviving mother Lillian L....
Jacquelyn Marie Meadows
Nov 29, 2023
Jacquelyn Marie Meadows, age 65 of Columbus, passed away on November 29, 2023. She was born on April 21, 1958 to the late Louis Calvin and Viola Mae (Watson) McCume in Columbus, OH. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jonathan D. Meadows and a son Jonathan Meadows, Jr. She is survived by her son...
George Michael Needham
Nov 28, 2023
GEORGE NEEDHAM, age 68, died on November 28,2023, his thirty-first wedding anniversary. He was born in Buffalo, NY, on July 3, 1955, and was preceded in death by his parents, Paul James and Dolores Ann (Duffy) Needham. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Joyce Leahy; his siblings, Dennis (Sandy); Joe (Denise); Marian (partner Rick Bielecki), and...
Rex Wilkes
Nov 27, 2023
After a long illness Rex went to be with our lord November 27, 2023 with his loving wife Janet by his side.Rex was born in Chauncey Ohio on September 4, 1937 to Kenneth C. and Lavella M. (Locke) Wilkes. Rex was the second oldest out of four boys, Kenny Wilkes, Fred Wilkes and Larry Wilkes. Rex's Aunt Glen introduced Rex...
Larry J. Hall
Nov 27, 2023
Larry Hall "Useless" was born 7/27/56. Proceeded in death by father Harley Hall and mother Mary Baldwin and brother Harley Hall Jr.Survived by Sister Jan Russel, Jenifer Kennedy, daughter Dianna Nance her husband Joe Nance and grand daughter Trinity Johnson and her husband Anthony Johnson. Larry proudly served in the 101st Airborne which he was very proud of. He was...
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