Obituaries
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...
Jacqueline Jean Stueber
Dec 25, 2023
Jacqueline Jean Stueber, age 59 passed away unexpectedly at home on December 25, 2023. She was born on November 29, 1964 to her loving parents George and Carol (Grant) Stueber. Jacky was the youngest of the family, a very bonded family that loved to be together. She was a hard worker, caring for those around her. She was a loving...
Robert E. Barker
Dec 25, 2023
Robert E. Barker Sr. age 85, went to his Heavenly home on December 25, 2023. Bob was born on September 10, 1938 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to his mother Pauletta Morton. Later he married Jean Fuller on November 7, 1959, and together they had a beautiful 64 years. For years Bob was a skilled motorcycle racer, and was the 1968...
Carol A. Shoemaker
Dec 25, 2023
Carol A. Shoemaker, 87, passed away Dec. 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by parents, Walter and Lenora Taylor; husband, John E. Shoemaker; daughter, Arlene Madden. Carol is survived by son, Jack Shoemaker; daughter, Karen Miller; brother, Wendell Taylor; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; cousins. Carol's time was spent with family and those close to her. Visitation Friday, Dec. 29,...
Sherlyn K. Dunn
Dec 24, 2023
Sherlyn K. Dunn, age 69, went home to Heaven on December 24, 2023. She was born on June 3, 1954 to Jack and Hilda Wheeler. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael Dunn; brother, Edward Wheeler; son, Steve Dunn. She is survived by her children, Shelli Dunn and Jason (Heather) Dunn; grandson, Austin Copley; sister, Karen Circle;...
Donald L. Damron Sr.
Dec 24, 2023
Donald L. Damron Sr., age 81, passed away on December 24, 2023. He was born in Kentucky to the late Lillian (Damron) Smith. He is preceded in death by his mother; wife, Sue Damron; son, Don Damron Jr.; sisters, Mary Unger and Wilma Greene. He is survived by his daughter, Kim Dietrich; grandchildren, William Giles and Addison Dietrich; sister, Cindy...
Ruth Cornelious
Dec 24, 2023
Ruth Cornelious, 89, of Columbus, passed away December 24, 2023. She will be deeply missed by her daughter Carla Cornelious and son Anthony (Mona) Cornelious. There will be a graveside service at a later date.
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