Obituaries

Aug 27, 2016

Laura A. Smith, age 53, Saturday August 23, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. She is proceeded in death by her father Joseph C. Smith, brother Joseph B. Smith, aunt Catherine Dobias and dear friend (dad) Larry Amorine. Survived by her mother Rita Smith, son Ron Smith, uncles Jim Dobias and Steve Evans and wife Kathy.  Also cousins Chris, Paula, Eric...

Aug 25, 2016

Mary Kay Kitchen “Kay” was born on July, 10th 1942 in Kalida, Ohio, and passed away peacefully on August 25th, 2016 in Columbus where she lived and worked most of her life. Kay grew up on a farm where she gained a passion for learning and teaching. She earned her Bachelors in education at Bowling Green. She continued her...

Aug 24, 2016

Ralph Salmons, 75, of Wayne, West Virginia, passed away on August 24, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife, Patsy (Nigh) Salmons; his children, Ronald Ralph Salmons, Clifford Lee Salmons, Elsie McGuire-Pruitt, and Clint Salmons; his grandchildren, Christopher, Jessie, Cod, Ezekiel, Emily, Hannah, Casey, Robbie, Ryan, Danielle, Halley, and Austin; his great grandchild Eric Matthew and...

Aug 23, 2016

Lloyd Edison Fisher, Jr., of Columbus, died at Ohio Health Hospice's Kobacker House on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Born on October 23, 1923, in Medina, Ohio, he was the eldest son of Wanda Iona White Fisher and Lloyd Edison Fisher, Sr. Lloyd was awarded a Stadium Cooperative Scholarship at The Ohio State University, but his college years were interrupted...

Aug 20, 2016

BENTON

Shirley J. “Mickey” Benton, age 82 born March 2, 1934 to parents Rufus and Nelda Nave. Called home August 20, 2016. Survived by brother Curt Nave; daughters Leanne Sanderson and Beth Benton; grandchild Joshua “Ben” Sanderson. As a minister’s wife she served with the staff at the following churches; Greenford Christian Church in Greenford, OH, Sebring...

Aug 16, 2016

AULT

Nanci Wooley Elasser Ault, 62, formerly of Marion, Ohio, passed away August 16, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Mary Wooley and grandson Joseph Benson. She leaves behind her life partner Dennis Petroff; her children Heather (Todd) Benson, Robert (Melissa) Ault and Bradley Ault; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. A gathering to celebrate her...

Aug 12, 2016

MCKINLEY

William L. McKinley, 58, August 12, 2016. Born January 28, 1958 to Velma E. and Harold K. McKinley in Bucyrus, OH. Preceded in death by parents and wife Patricia; survived by brother John (Carolyn) McKinley; sisters Madeline Kruckeberg and Sarah McKinley; nephews David Kruckeberg and James Serramo; nieces Heidi Schwitzer, Amanda Loveman and Katherine Sicairos. William...

Aug 10, 2016

Jayson Michael Cornute, 19, passed away on August 10, 2016 in Newark, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his cousin, Chad Michael Cornute. He is survived by his children, Payton Haines-Cornute and Bryson Cornute; his fiancée, Kathryn Haines; his parents, Charles and Kimberly Cornute; his aunt, Sue Martin; his half-brothers, Chip and Zach Cornute; his sisters, Raven Rider, Nena Cornute, Savannah...

Aug 3, 2016

David “Dave” Paul Law, age 63. January 13, 1953 to August 3, 2016.  Preceded in death by parents, Malcolm and Marjorie Law. Survived by son Adam Law; sister, Bonnie Galloway; brothers Mark and John Law;  former wife, Carole Law;  good friend, Rod (Paula) Clay and many friends too numerous to mention. Dave was an active bee keeper and helped...

Aug 1, 2016

MILLER

Patricia Hunter Miller, 90, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away on August 1, 2016. Born on November 17, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Vancil Guy and Dorothy (Eldridge) Hunter. Patty is preceded in death by her first husband, George R. Williams; her second husband, Ray Miller; and her brother, William C. Hunter. She is survived by her...

Jul 31, 2016

BROCKMAN

Harry L. Brockman, age 79, July 31, 2016. Born in Columbus on June 21, 1937 to parents Raymond and Emma Brockman. Preceded in death by sister Helen Messenger. Survived by loving wife of 51 years Karen; sons Brian (Teresa) and Jeff (Chris) Brockman; grandchildren Russ (Hailey), Trisha, Amber (Curtis) Hannah, Ashley, Brian Jr., Jesse and Michael...

Jul 25, 2016

NAPOLI

Carlla Sue “Mickey” Napoli, age 75, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on July 25th 2016 surrounded by her family.  She was preceded in death by parents Carl and Mary Juanita Knaus, husband Richard J. Napoli, and Janice Campbell, a sister. She was born on February 27th, 1941 in Hamilton Ohio and attended Ross High School...

Jul 24, 2016

BOGGS

Juevonna Boggs on July 24, a Sunday afternoon went home to glory.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Reggie and Terynda Boggs, and four beautiful grandchildren, Megan Jones, Brandon, Erin, and Brian Boggs, and her brother Daniel Boggs.  She was a member of the 18th Ave. Prayer Brand and devoted her life to the...

Jul 21, 2016

Columbus-

Johnny L. Brown, 49, who departed this life Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Pickerington Nursing and Rehab Center. Johnny was born May 30, 1967, in Youngstown, a son of Betty Jean Brown and Tommy Davis. Johnny received his certification in welding at The New Castle School of Trade. He was employed at The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. Johnny...

Jul 21, 2016

LAYTON

Edward “Allen” Layton, II, age 36, July 21, 2016. Preceded in death by mother Ruth. Survived by father Edward (Becky) Layton; sister Amanda Priest(Eric); step-brothers Chris and Josh (Jody) Knapp; grandfather James Foshee; 9 nieces and nephew; many aunts and uncles. At Allen’s request no services. www.shaw-davis.com

Jul 20, 2016

Michael D Peters, age 56, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Born November 6, 1959, in Geneva, Switzerland, to the late Bill and Trudy Peters. Mike is survived by daughter Steffanie Krippel (Paul), grandson Ayden Krippel, brother Nicolas Peters, and niece Nikki Kennedy (Andrew). A private service will be held Sunday, July 31st. For more information, please contact Nick via text at 614-749- 9946....

Jul 20, 2016

Karen Tiernan (May) Thorp, beloved sister, aunt and friend, went home to her Creator on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Preceded  by her mother Patricia Gregg May in 2007 and recently by her grandma Dorthy Shannon May. She leaves behind her father, Dr. Eugene and Ileana May, her brothers, Michael May, David May and fiancee Amber Miller;...

Jul 16, 2016

Cummings, Susan, “Susie” K. Wolverton-Cummings, age 63, went home on Saturday, July 16, 2016, while surrounded by her loved ones.

Susie touched many lives in her short time here and all those that knew her were truly blessed, as long as you were on her good side.  She was a person that could always make you laugh,...

Jul 14, 2016

Norma J. Steele, 82, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Elsie Pearson; and her daughter. Norma had a great love of the outdoors and liked to plant flowers. She loved to listen to gospel music and also enjoyed bowling and was good with darts. Norma...

Jul 13, 2016

GROFF

Evangeline Groff, age 105, died 13th of July 2016. Born in San Diego, TX, 1910, daughter of Teodoro Gongora y Saenz and Maria Magdalena Lerma y Almaguer. Preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Chester Raymond Groff (WWII Veteran); brothers Theodore Gongora and Edmundo Gongora; sister Maclovia Cugini. Survived by sons Chester E....