Obituaries

Mar 30, 2017

Kathleen Brown Newsom (Kate) 71, of Pickerington Ohio, left us to rejoice with her daughter Yvette and spend eternity with her Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 10:18 p.m.

Her life passion was her family with all that it involved, and her devotion to being Gods faithful servant. Traveling allowed her to meet and help...

Mar 30, 2017

SWARTZ

Donald Philip Swartz (TV Don) 2/7/57-3/30/17, passed away unexpectedly at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus Ohio. Don was a self employed Electronics Engineer who could fix just about anything. He is survived by his wife Helen (Lotz); Daughter Michele (Jeremy) Allen, Zach (Renee) Swartz;. Grandchildren Jacob, Haley, Aiden, Addison, Wyatt and Grace. Three sisters Charlotte, Janet and...

Mar 30, 2017

Timothy S. Myers

Timothy Shawn “Tim or Timmy” Myers died on March 30, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 32, after a long battle with cancer.

Tim is survived by his wife Tina Myers(Markins), parents John and Rose Myers, brothers Casey, Ben, J.B., Mike, and Dusty.

Tim was born on March...

Mar 29, 2017

Gloria Mae (Hurray) Loretz of Columbus, Ohio went to be with her Lord on March 29th, 2017. Gloria was born on July 6th, 1928 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania.  Gloria married Lee Loretz on September 25th, 1948 and together they attended Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. They founded and pastored Exeter Assembly of God in Exeter, Missouri.  Following their calling...

Mar 28, 2017

Kavinsky

Joseph A. Kavinsky, age 45, March 28, 2017. Preceded in death by father James; sister Leslie; brother John; niece Julia; brother-in-law Chris. Survived by mother Joan; sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews and many friends. A visitation will be held Monday, April 3, 2017 from 11:00 am to Noon at the SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES, Short North Chapel,...

Mar 26, 2017

Minnie L. Williams was born to mother Juanita Williams and father Roosevelt Brand on 1/14/1955. Her children Isaac Brand (Tina) Rosetta Brand Paul Brand (Debra) Neville Brand and Dasheada Brand. Siblings are Robert Brand Jr. Frank Brand Selma Brown Bernadette Brown and Travis Ligon. Preceded in death by mother Juanita daughter Rosetta brothers Robert and Frank. Minnie Williams went...

Mar 26, 2017

Amythest C. Mellon, age 39, passed away suddenly, Sunday, March 26, 2017.

She was born on November 9th , 1977 in Columbus, Ohio to parents Wendy Strohl and Steven Mellon.

Amy is preceded in death by her grandmother Gladys Mellon and her grandfather Robert Strohl.

Amy's most proud accomplishment was her children, Dimonte...

Mar 24, 2017

Mrs. Nellia “Sue” Blanton (née Varney), of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 24th, 2017 surrounded by her family at the Age of 72, after a long battle with several illnesses.

Sue was born to parents Lafayette and Marie Varney on February 14th, 1945 in Crum, West Virginia before the family moved to Columbus, Ohio in...

Mar 23, 2017

Gerald J Johnson (AKA Jerry), age 62, Thursday March 23, 2017 in Columbus. US Army Veteran. Retired from Franklin County MRDD. He will be remembered as an avid hunter and fisherman. He will be missed by family and many friends but is no longer suffering and now free to soar like the free bird he was. Jerry is now...

Mar 21, 2017

POPOVIC

George Eugene Popovic age 72, passed peacefully and went home to meet his Father on Tuesday. He survived by his devoted wife Kitty Popovic (Mayhorn) of more than 30 years, four daughters, one son, seven grandchildren and many other loving family members. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017...

Mar 21, 2017

Kathleen Sue Belcher, “Chatty Kathy” Age 60 Of Johnstown, OH Passed away peacefully on March 21st 2017 @ St. Ann’s Hospital while in hospice care. She is survived by her Husband Darryl Belcher, Daughters Mitzi and Danielle. Two step kids Silas(Ashley) and Seth(Shelby). 3 Grandchildren Cody,Christian(David),and Faith, and 6 step grandchildren. Mother Joanne Gibbs. Siblings Kenny (Mary) Gibbs, Linda...

Mar 20, 2017

SMITH

Clara Mae Smith, 95 year old beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on March 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather Lester B. Smith. Formerly of Cumberland, MD but resided in Columbus, OH, she is survived by many family members who shall dearly miss her including her...

Mar 19, 2017

Mar 19, 2017

COTMAN

James "Jim" Roger Cotman, 56, of Columbus and previous longtime resident of Medina, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017. He was born in Berea, January 19, 1961, to the late Charles Roger Cotman and surviving Lois Ann (Cole) Cotman.

Jim graduated from Medina High School and attended Central Bible College before starting his 20...

Mar 17, 2017

COCHRANE

L. Marguerite “Maggie” Cochrane, age 88, born May 12, 1928 in Gallipolis, OH to parents William and Fannie Wolfe Caldwell. Died March 17, 2017 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband Samuel E. Cochrane, Jr.; son Timothy and  grandson Eric. Survived by son Kevin Cochrane; grandchildren Brian (Tonya), Michelle (Nathan) Perry, Samantha Cochrane, Kyle Cochrane;...

Mar 15, 2017

Faith E. Donohoe age 53 of Columbus passed away March 15, 2017 after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by parents Ronnie & Jenny Donohoe, brother Wally Duty. Survived by son Joshua (Jennifer) Donohoe, sister Shayne (Fred) Kwarteng, brothers Ronald (Renee) Donohoe, Eric (Robin) Donohoe Grandchildren Ryan, Joshua Jr, Chance and Lyla. Nieces Amanda Butler, Shelia Kwarteng,...

Mar 15, 2017

OLD

Jacob Bradley Old passed away on Wednesday, March 15, five days before his 22nd birthday.  Jacob, fondly nicknamed ‘Sip’ by his friends here in the North, had lived in Hickory, Mississippi prior to moving to Bexley in 2011.  He attended Bexley High School where he lettered in football and track, Being a natural athlete in many...

Mar 14, 2017

CUNDIFF

Bruce Owen Cundiff, age 62, died of natural causes on March 14, 2017 in his home. Born October 30, 1954 in New Orleans, LA to parents Lawrence Lee Cundiff and Ernestine (Williams) Cundiff. Preceded in death by his father; brother, Ricky Cundiff; sister, Janise Dumas; niece, Amanda Dumas; and step-sister, Monique McQuiller-Ivory. Survived by his children,...

Mar 14, 2017

Joyce A. Hughes, age 70, passed from this life on March 14, 2017. Past President of Weiland Park Civic Association and University Area Commissioner. A member of 7th Avenue Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory sister and brother, Stephanie Jackson, Mission, TX, Virgil (Hazel) Hughes. Aunts; Mary Morris-Gibbons and Bernice (Donald) Collins. Nieces; Marchon, Stephanie and Rhyan Hughes, Paulette...

Mar 13, 2017

Goldie Kathryn Bagby, age 79 of Pataskala, Ohio passed away on Monday March 13, 2017. Goldie loved God, her family, her country and its military men and women. She was born February 28,1938 to Goldie Jeffers and Jack Farmer. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Larry Bagby; children, Rebecca (Daryl) Morrison, Andy Bagby, Nikki (Jeff) Kerns;...