Obituaries

Oct 5, 2015

OLVER

Ray Lee Oliver, 57, passed away on October 5, 2015.  He was born on December 21, 1957, to Delfred C. Oliver and Patricia J. Ferrell.  Both parents precede him in death, as well as his step-mother Dee Oliver.

Ray was a 1976 graduate of Hilliard High School.  Following graduation he began working in the...

Oct 3, 2015

LEBOLD

Keene Randall Lebold, 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep in his home at Westminster Thurber Community, on Saturday, October 3, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family.  In his 89 years of living and loving, Keene touched everyone around him with his kindness, compassion and love of life, setting a firm example of...

Sep 30, 2015

STOWE

Mary J. Stowe, 59, passed away peacefully Wednesday September 30, 2015 at the Kobacker House, Columbus Ohio. Mary was born November 23, 1955 to Betty and James Stowe of Ottawa, Ohio. Mary was a kind, beautiful and loving person and so thoughtful of others. She was a graduate of The Ohio State University and was employed...

Sep 28, 2015

Mark Steven Totten, 58, passed away on September 28, 2015.  He was born August 12, 1957 in Lancaster, Ohio.  He graduated from Lancaster High School, Capital University and OSU Law School.  He was currently serving as Finance Manager of Maple Grove United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard V. Totten and Darlene...

Sep 28, 2015

TOTTEN

Mark Steven Totten, 58, passed away on September 28, 2015.  He was born August 12, 1957 in Lancaster, Ohio.  He graduated from Lancaster High School, Capital University and OSU Law School.  He was currently serving as Finance Manager of Maple Grove United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard V. Totten and...

Sep 28, 2015

TEAL

Barbara Colleen (nee Hakes) Teal, Born May 11, 1929 Died September 28, 2015 at the age of 86.  Colleen is survived by her sister Joan R. Shade, her children: S. Douglas (Teresa) Ballantyne, Susan K. (Jerry) Pack, Arthur W. (Shirley) Ballantyne, Wendy R. (Segundo) Ramirez, and Bryan B. (Aretta) Ballantyne, 11 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren.  Colleen...

Sep 27, 2015

CARPENTER

Carpenter, Michael (Mike) Anthony, age 54, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday Sept. 27, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary (Bechhold) Carpenter Sr. and half-brother John Carpenter Jr.  Mike is Survived by children, Christopher Brigner,  John-Michael Overholt,  Zac Carpenter, Aaron Carpenter and Mariah Carpenter; brother, William Carpenter; sisters, Kathleen (Jeff) Hall, Patricia (David) Chapman and Bonnie (Don) Keister; 2 grandchildren,...

Sep 27, 2015

PETTY

Mary Z. Petty, age 96, Sunday September 27, 2015 at Kobacker House. Preceded in death by husband Robert A. Petty and infant son Johnny Joe. Survived by son Robert (Sandra), James (Michael) LaRue, Patrick (Donna) and daughter Cindy (Terry) White; grandchildren Tami Petty, Trisha Ellis, Robert Petty III, Terri Petty, James Michael Petty II, Ron Petty,...

Sep 25, 2015

Janet Gail Yates Reitter, age 77, passed away at home Friday, September 25, 2015 under the care of Viaquest Hospice and Granny Nannies, with family members and friends nearby. Janet was born July 10, 1938 in Jeriel (frequently called Lost Creek), Kentucky, in Carter Co. She was the fourth child of Richie Yates and Carrie Ratcliff Yates. Preceeded in...

Sep 25, 2015

CORBETT

Odessa Virginia Corbett, devoted Mother and Caregiver.  Odessa (Dessa) Virginia Corbett, 84, went to be with the Lord on September 25, at her home in Columbus, Ohio.  Dessa was born on March 1st, 1931, in Moultrie, Ga., to Damon and Lottie Fears.  After graduating from high school, Dessa attended Albany State College in Albany Georgia.  Like so many...

Sep 24, 2015

DVORAK

Ralph Dvorak passed away surrounded by his loved ones on September 24th, following a short battle with leukemia. Ralph was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 15, 1942, one of two children of Frank and Mildred (Friedl) Dvorak.  Ralph leaves behind his son Scott Dvorak (Ellen Shevlin); daughter Jennifer Dvorak; brother Wes Dvorak (Sharon); companion Karen...

Sep 23, 2015

LEMASTER

Jessica M. Lemaster, age 32, Suddenly on September 23, 2015 at Mt. Carmel West. Preceded in death by mother Ethel Baumbusch. Survived by loving husband Rickie Lemaster; daughter Breanna Lemaster; son Rickie Lee Lemaster, III; brother Jason kelley; aunt Pat; friend like a sister Misty Hoffman and Anna Southern. Several nieces and nephews. A...

Sep 22, 2015

FRANKLIN

James Edward Franklin II, passed away on September 22, 2015.   In addition to his loving mother, Wanda J. (Leath) Franklin, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Aaron and Loretta Leath and two uncles:  Wendell and Harold Leath and a paternal Uncle, Dr. Benjamin Franklin. Those left to cherish his memory are: his father, James...

Sep 22, 2015

CONWAY

Carolyn Elizabeth Conway, age 88, of Columbus and Cleveland passed away peacefully September 22, 2015.  She was born July 17, 1928 in Kenton, Ohio to Florence and Frank Klapp.  Carol graduated from Tiffin High School and attended both Denison University and Heidelberg University where she studied speech therapy.  Following college, Carol moved to Cleveland,...

Sep 21, 2015

REED

Junior Wilson Reed, age 69 of Hilliard, Ohio died September 21, 2015 at the Riverside Hospital following complications from surgery. On July 6, 1946 he was born in Circleville, Ohio the son of Woodrow Wilson Reed and Virginia Hiles Reed. On June 22, 1976 he was married Dimple Rose Reed in Columbus, Ohio where...

Sep 21, 2015

RANSON

Shirnay Ranson, born May 29, 1964, passed unexpectedly due to cancer September 21, 2015.  Preceded in death by father Michael Ranson.  Survived by mother Audrey (Crockett) Ranson; children Breyanne, Appolonia, Ashia, Mariah, Micha, and Selena; grandchildren Amirah’Ja, Gabriel, and Johhon; and siblings Romero, Serica, Charles, Darnell, James, and Earl.  Family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 29 from 10...

Sep 20, 2015

YERAMIAN

Catherine Yeramian, age 92, Sunday, September 20, 2015 in Columbus. Retired from Harris Bank, member of Linworth Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Vahan Yeramian. Survived by her brother, John (Grace) Kishishian; nieces, Linda (Vahe) Manoukian and Gloria Kishishian; nephews, Michael Kishishian and John D. Kishishian; great nephews, Christian and...

Sep 17, 2015

PUSHCAR

Joshua Michael Pushcar, age 20, Thursday September 17, 2015 in Columbus. He was employed at Wholly Joe's. Josh will be remembered for his big heart, his smile, his outgoing spirit, for being good friend and loving father. Preceded in death by Gary Pushcar. He will be sadly missed by his mother, Lynn (Harry) Dulay-Page; father, John...

Sep 14, 2015

SERGENT

Jeffrey Sergent, born December  21, 1967 to his parents Lulu Belle Brooks and Kenneth Sergent ,  passed away September 14, 2015 in Columbus. Member of Briggs Rd. Baptist Church. Survived by son Warren Dugger, brothers and sisters Donald (Sherry), Greg (Dawn), Barbara (Ben), Mike (Cindi), Bobby (Donna), Tony (Sandi), Keith (Debbie) & Kenny (Marlein), special friend...

Sep 13, 2015

SOWDERS

Dorothy (Cain) Sowders, age 98, Born July 14, 1917  - Died September 13, 2015. Daughter of Sylvia Marie Cain Nance and John E. Cain. Preceded in death by husband William Sowders, her parents and sister Ruth Johnson. Survived by daughter Patricia Sowders Bush and her husband William Bush of San Marcos, TX. Grandsons Mark...