Obituaries

May 23, 2022

Sarah Hubard Beauchamp, age 69, of Upper Arlington, died peacefully Monday, May 23, 2022 in Columbus, OH after a lengthy illness. Sarah was born on January 31, 1953 in Alexandria, Virginia. Sarah worked for over 30 years as an attorney at her law firm in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from T. C. Williams High School in 1971, graduated with...

May 21, 2022

William (Bud) T. Allen, Sr. of Columbus, Ohio passed away at home on May 21, 2022, at the age of 55. He valiantly fought Acute Myeloid Leukemia which had been diagnosed only four months before his passing, leaving his family and friends deeply saddened. William or Bud as he was known to his family and friends was born on...

May 20, 2022

Penny Gail Compnotta, was born January 15, 1956. On May 20, 2022, Penny went to her final resting place after unexpected complications from surgery and an illness.

Penny is preceded in death by her father Joseph Compnotta, step-mother Ethel Compnotta, mother Betty Compnotta Evans, son Felix Compnotta, sister Martha Compnotta and brother Larry Compnotta. She is survived...

May 20, 2022

John A. Willis, born November 24, 1949 passed away on May 20th, 2022 at his home. John is Survived by his wife Donna of 21 years. He is also Survived by his daughters Mickie Abele, Jonnie (John) Stricker, Mary Jane (Jon) Frost, Stepson Jim (Tina) Auber, and Stepdaughter Kandice (Brian) Reid. John has 14 Grandkids and 13 Great Grandkids...

May 17, 2022

Rhonda Ann Davis was born on April 10, 1976 and passed away on May 17, 2022. She was born to James and Geraldine Holt. Rhonda is survived by Sons Brandon Yelton, Parker, and Nicholas Grosshart. Brother and Sister in laws Jordan (Kate) Holt, Chad (Jessie) Holt, and Cassie (Lance) Barker. Along with several nieces and nephews. Rhonda was an...

May 16, 2022

William Lewis Lytle of Columbus Ohio entered into rest on May 16, 2022. He was born November 30 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to Wilma and David Lytle. He graduated from Linden McKinley High School and attended the Ohio State University. He served multiple offices including President of the American Spotted Horse Association. Bill spent many years as a construction...

May 14, 2022

Mary Elyse Stuckey, 68, a lifelong resident of Clintonville, died Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Elyse was born on January 6, 1954, to the late Frank and Beryl (Preece) McNulty. She married Dean Stuckey in June of 1979. Together, they had three children: Ian, Jamie, Emily, one grandson, Kason, and many beloved pets. She...

May 13, 2022

On Friday 13th of May 2022, Virgil Tongish Sr., loving dad, grandpa and great grandpapassed away at the age of 94. Virgil was born in 1928 in Loveland, Colorado to Andyand Clara Tongish. Virgil attended and graduated from Windsor schools (Windsor, Colorado). In the late1940’s he worked for the Great Western Sugar Factory and H.J. Heins Company (1946).In the 1950’s...

May 12, 2022

Robert Alan Sheetz, born April 13, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio, died suddenly on May 12, 2022 at age 75. Bob attended Bexley High School, graduated from Bishop Hartley High School in 1965, and The Ohio State University in 1969. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era, and retired from Defense Supply Center Columbus. Bob is survived...

May 11, 2022

Charlie Ray Christian passed away on May 11, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio, one day shy of his 71st birthday.

Most recently residing in Hilliard, Ohio, Charlie was born in Logan, WV, on May 12, 1951. He moved to Wapakoneta, Ohio, as a youngster, where he graduated from Wapakoneta High School. He went on to earn an Associate...

May 10, 2022

George Branham was 60 years old. He passed away on the 10th day of May 2022 at 1:54pm at his home at 410 Nace Ave rear. George Branham was born on November 16, 1961 at Grant hospital in Columbus Ohio. His father was Otto George Branham and mother Nell Branham. George was a great and funny man he walked the...

May 10, 2022

Timothy Edward Laver, 64, a long time resident of Baltimore, Ohio and graduate of Liberty Union-Thurston Schools,  passed away on May 10th, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his father, Jack Laver, mother LaDonna Laver, and also his sister in law Chris Laver.  He is survived by his brother Mike Laver and his sister Lorraine Sanders. Timothy also left...

May 10, 2022

Jean Lewis, age 86, of Columbus, Ohio passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 10th. She was born and raised in Columbus with her five siblings. Her given name was actually Vaughn Elaine, but she was affectionately given the name of Jean at a young age by her sister and it stuck.  She graduated from Columbus North...

May 7, 2022

Stella T. (Abbott) Appell, age 93, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 7, 2022, at home. She was born September 22, 1928, in Olean New York, to the late Rosario and Carmella (Fleri) Abate., She was a member of St. Matthias Catholic Church, and an original member of the St. Frances DeSales cafeteria staff.  She enjoyed nothing...

May 4, 2022

Michael LaMont Swearengen, 52, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away at The Ohio State University Hospital on May 4, 2022.  Michael is a Big Red graduate. He worked in the restaurant industry and did home renovations. Michael had a passion for drawing, writing and unique pets, especially snakes. He enjoyed being with his friends and family which included his “Facebook”...

May 4, 2022

Annie Hammond Campbell, 60, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away on 5/4/2022 after an unexpected health battle over the last month. She has made her journey to a place of no pain, with all eternal questions answered, to be reunited with Poppy.

Affectionately known as "Annie" or "Crazy Lady," Annie was an eclectic free spirit and a force...

May 3, 2022

Richard Albert Weaver, age 89 of Columbus, Ohio.  Born June 20, 1932, in Canton, Ohio to Lena Bertha Weaver (Frey) and Darel Bernard Weaver.  Survived by: wife of 36 years Mary Jo Weaver; sons Scott, Tim (Marsha) and Richard, Jr. Weaver; step daughters Kelly (Pat) Leach and Karen (Mike) Tieman; grandchildren Dean and Charlotte Anne Weaver, Jacob, Drew and...

May 2, 2022

Ellsworth F. “Tex” Colby passed away at 2:50 pm on May 2nd 2022 and was born in Jackson, Ohio to Ellsworth F. Colby Sr. and Francis E. Colby on January 21, 1933. He was a resident of Chillicothe since 1960 and a fastpitch softball player for many years with his team finishing third in the state one year. He...

Apr 29, 2022

Bernhard (Bernie) J. Shook (65) of Newark, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. He served in the U.S Army. He was born on July 30, 1956, to the late Floyd O. Shook & Elisabeth A. Shook (Versal). Bernie loved fishing, camping, Ohio State Football, his country, and most of all his family. He would never turn down a...

Apr 28, 2022

Lura Lee (Schneider) Nader passed away peacefully on April 28, 2022.  She was surrounded by family and the caring staff at Kobacker House.  Lura Lee was preceded in death by her husband, Otto, and son, Greg.  She will be missed by her children Renee, Doug (Janice), Kurt (Elaine), Denise and daughter-in-law Kathy.  Lura Lee was the proud Grandmother of...