Obituaries

Jul 18, 2015

MARTIN – WELCH

Anthony “Ant” Martin, age 20, born Oct 6, 1994 in Columbus, OH. and Joseph “Jojo” Welch, age 18, born Dec 18, 1996 in Columbus, OH. Loving brothers and best friends who were always together. A journey together which including an act of bravery, cost them their lives on Saturday, July 18, 2015....

Jul 12, 2015

HOPPER

Arthur Jeffery Hopper, PhD died at Ridgewood at Friendship Village on Sunday July 12, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 85.

Jeff is survived by his children Kathryn H. Flynn of Columbus, OH, Ellen H. Allen of Norwell, MA, Timothy P. Brown of Columbus, OH; his grandchildren Patrick C. Higgins of Atlanta,...

Jul 12, 2015

SHORT

Georgianna (Sam) Short, PhD, Dublin, Ohio formerly of Denver, Colorado, passed away July 12, 2015.  Georgianna is preceded in death by her parents, Walter (1987) and Virginia (White) Pohl (2014).  A graduate of Denver East High School, Class of 1960,Georgianna attained her BFA from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado in 1971, MA from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas in...

Jul 12, 2015

GRAY

Ruth Ann Gray, born August 15, 1947 passed away July 12, 2015. Preceded in death by parents Clyde and Betty Hill, son Robert “Bob” Gray, companion of over 30 years  Robert “Eugene” Chaffin, and life long friend Brenda Dingess. Ruth Ann is survived by her grand daughter Elizabeth Gray, grandson Brandon Gray, daughter in law Becky...

Jul 11, 2015

CHOATE

In loving memory of Minerva Lou Choate.

Jul 9, 2015

CARLOCK BLAIR

Kathleen Marie Carlock Blair, 54.  Completed her journey July 9th, at the Kobacker House.  Past honored Queen of Job’s Daughters, Holder degree of Royal Purple, Charter member and Elder of Christ Presbyterian Church, Member of CACDI, publisher, author, and poet.  Survived by parents, Don and Ruth Carlock, sisters Brenda (Tom) Curran, Nancy Ziegler.  Nieces and...

Jul 8, 2015

LUCAS ZURAVSKY

Ruth E. Lucas Zuravsky, survived by her beloved cat and best friend Honey; sons Steve and Paul; daughter Pam; son-in-law Brett; daughter-in-law Tisa; 4 grandchildren Jason, Gloria, Michael and Brandon; and 8 greatgrandchildren.  We will all miss you.

Jul 6, 2015

PERKINS-COVENTRY Nancy Perkins-Coventry, age 57, lost her long battle with cancer on July 6, 2015, At the the Selma Markowitz Inpatient Care Center at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 6,1958 to Herbert C. and Dorothy "Brownie" Simpson Perkins in Newark, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Jeffery L Coventry; one daughter, Tammie (Michael)...

Jul 6, 2015

BEATTY

Robert G. Beatty, age 92, July 6, 2015 at his residence. He was a WWII vet in the Army Air Corp. Retired from North American Rockwell, member of Beechwold Christian Church. Preceded in death by daughter Barbara Sue; brothers John (Mary) & Edwin.He is survived by his wife Katherine of 67 years; children Cheryl...

Jul 4, 2015

CHANEY

Michael Albert Chaney, 73, passed away at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio on July 4, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones.  Michael is preceeded in death by his parents, Willard Orville and Dorothy Marie (Bloemer) Chaney and his sister, Pamela Ann Chaney-Land, all of Cincinnati, Ohio. He is survived by his devoted wife and best friend,...

Jul 4, 2015

FORNEY

Betty Jeane Forney, age 88, passed away on July 4, 2015.  Preceded in death by her husband Cardinal Forney.  She is survived by her children Pam Black (Steve), Dan Forney (Maureen), and Linda Forney Williams (Ron); four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sisters-in –law, nieces and nephews, and dear friends.  She will be remembered for her loving nature and joy...

Jul 4, 2015

CRAWFORD

Mary Wolverton Crawford passed away July 4, 2015 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 59. She was born in Parkersburg, WV on October 25, 1955. Mary is preceded in death by her mother Anna Wolverton and father William Paul Wolverton.  She is survived by a daughter, Marie Crawford, granddaughter, Sydney Salter, sisters...

Jul 2, 2015

STEWART

Mark Stewart, 51, born February 14, 1964, passed July 2, 2015.  There will be a procession to Union Cemetery, leaving from THE SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES CLINTONVILLE CHAPEL, 4341 N. High Street, Columbus 43214 at 10 am.  A graveside service will follow at Union Cemetery at 10:30 am.

Jul 1, 2015

BOWENS

Cammilla Bowens, born June 22, 1942 passed away July 1, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio.  She is survived by her loving son Antonio Bowens; sister Geraldine Whitmire and a host of friends. She was a licensed social worker for Columbus Southeast Mental Health and at Columbus Metro Commission Action Organization and a head start teacher there, she was also a social worker...

Jun 28, 2015

TIERNEY

Fredrick F. Tierney, 64, born August 5, 1950, passed June 28, 2015.  Preceded in death by mom Nellie McClusky, dad James Tierney Sr., wife Barbara Danieley, sister Lillian Whalaver, and brother James Tierney Jr.  Survived by sister Loretta Hanley; children Tammy Johnson (Howard), Harold Hazelwood (Billie Jo), Fredrick Tierney (Renee), Sue Ann Moore, and Michael Moore;...

Jun 21, 2015

LEYH

Jo Ann (“Jody”) Detwiler Leyh, 87, formerly of Jeannette, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Kobacker House hospice facility in Columbus, Ohio. She was born April 5, 1928 in Jeannette, daughter of the late John Homer and Effie Blanche Shaffer Detwiler. She was a graduate of the Jeannette High School class of 1946...

Jun 19, 2015

STANLEY

Gregory Stanley, age 61 of Columbus, formerly of Chicago, Illinois died Friday, June 19, 2015 at the James Cancer Hospital.  He fought a long and hard battle, and always kept his sense of humor.  Greg retired from Central Ohio Transport Authority after 20 years of service.  He was an Army/Navy veteran.  Preceded in death by his...

Jun 19, 2015

HUTCHISON

Kenneth Hutchison, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on Friday June 19, 2015 in Worthington. Member of Calvary Bible Church and retired from Westerville City Schools. He is preceded in death by parents Ruth & James Hutchison. He is survived by wife Sharon; sons Kent & Brent Hutchison; siblings Cathy (David) Logan, Keith (Doodie)...

Jun 16, 2015

EPLING

Cathy B. Epling, born February 22, 1947 in Albany, New York, passed June 16, 2015.  Preceded in death by mother Elsie M. Sleeper and father Warren Sleeper.  Survived by children Maggie Johnson and Charles Epling; grandchildren Cathy, Austin and Justin, and Todd; sister Melisa Sleeper; brother Michael Sleeper; niece Tammy Johnson; and nephew Harold Hazelwood.  There...

Jun 15, 2015

FERRELL

David Eli Ferrell, age 70, Monday June 15, 2015 in Columbus. Retried minister from the United Pentecostal Church Incorporated. Survived by his wife Nancy; sons David (Roma), Travis (Deana), Tim (Darla) & Trevor (Anna) Ferrell; 9 grandchildren; sister Marilyn (Loren) Bates. Family will receive friends at CALVARY APOSTOLIC CHURCH 2551 West Schrock Rd. Westerville 43081 Thursday June 18 from 12-1 pm where funeral service will directly...