Obituaries

Apr 7, 2022

Nathan Louis King, 70, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2022 at Otterbein Senior Living in New Albany, Ohio. He was born March 8, 1952 in Warren, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Maude King. Nathan served in the Army branch of the military and worked as a cook throughout his life.

Nathan was an...

Apr 6, 2022

(Roger) David Allman, 55 died in Columbus, Ohio on April 6, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born August 26, 1966 in Logan, Ohio to (Isla) Marlene (Pendleton) & Roger Nathan Allman.

David was married to Allison Allman, marking 28 years together in December, 2021.

He was preceded in death...

Apr 6, 2022

Patricia “Star” Scott 84 passed away on April 6, 2022.  She was born on September 12, 1937.  She was born to Kenneth Straughter and Natalie Ferguson Straughter and was a graduate of East High School.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth (Capitola) and Natalie, sisters Margaret Ransom and Gail Talley, brother Victor Straughter and...

Apr 2, 2022

Patricia L. Wells (Trish), 67, of Columbus, OH passed away on April 2nd at Ohio State University Hospital after a long battle.

Trish is survived by her children, Kevin Wells, Shonda Wells and Chad Wells; ex-husband Michael Wells; sister Pam Burton; nieces and nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents Gilbert and Lucille...

Apr 1, 2022

Meg was a joyful, faith-filled woman who loved her family, books, animals, and above all, her Lord and Savior. As a long-time friend said, “Meg truly lived out the words of Micah 6:8. ‘She acted justly, loved mercy, and walked humbly with God.’”

Meg grew up in Peachtree City, Georgia, where she graduated from McIntosh High School...

Mar 31, 2022

Jennifer Susan (Brown) Woods of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 31, 2022 at the age of 47. She valiantly faced stage IV pancreatic cancer that was diagnosed only four weeks before her passing, leaving her family and friends deeply saddened.

Jennifer, or Jeni as she was known to most of her family and friends, was...

Mar 30, 2022

Nancy Marie Martin, age 85, went to be with the Lord and her darling on March 30, 2022. She was born on December 6, 1936, to Felton and Viola Weber.

Nancy graduated from Central High School in 1954. Nancy and Jack were married on April 30, 1954

Nancy worked for Hearts/Big Bear Plus and Children’s...

Mar 30, 2022

Vanessa Ann Chappelear came into this world on February 6th, 1954, and on March 30th, 2022, Vanessa joined her creator at the young age of 68 years old. Preceded in death by her father, Willard McCoy. Survived by her brother, Wesely McCoy, two daughters, Iris Ann Chappelear, Tara Serafine Chappelear, mother Inis Ann Link, and husband of 48 years,...

Mar 30, 2022

Yvette Dolores Garayalde Wyman, 80, died March 30th, 2022. She was born on October 4th, 1941 to Della Buti and Pierre Garayalde in Santa Rosa California.

Her passions were for art, poetry, hip hop, basketball, social justice and recovery.  Her experiences were vast from attending catholic school with the Ursuline nuns, to social activism, to Woodstock.

Mar 29, 2022

James R. Davidson of Columbus, Ohio formerly of North Lawrence passed away March 29, 2022, from complications of surgery. He was 57 years old.

Born April 13, 1964, in Massillon, Ohio to the late Mick & Sharon Davidson.

Jim graduated from Tuslaw High School & entered the U.S. Navy for 6 years & the Air...

Mar 27, 2022

Velma A. (Phelps) Murphy, 83 passed away March 27th, 2022.in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born October 10, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Grady & Grace Phelps.

Velma was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Charles Murphy Jr., her brothers Grady Phelps and Mark Phelps.

She moved from Chicago...

Mar 25, 2022

Pamela Ann Harrison, age 59, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on March 25th. Born March 24, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio, she is preceded by her parents Mary Marie and Edwin Harrison and her brother, Michael.

Pam was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to so many, but of all these things,...

Mar 24, 2022

Lonnie Emile Fair Sr. passed away peacefully March 24,2022 with family by his side. Lonnie was an amazing truck driver with many miles under his belt, mastering the oversized heavy loads that took expertise behind the wheel. Lonnie was kind and caring with a big heart for anyone in need. He loved building computers, working on CB radios, watching...

Mar 22, 2022

Lewellyn (Lew) Gene Genung went to be with God and his wife Marty (Deceased Jan 2019) on Tuesday March 22, 2022. Lew was born March 3, 1934 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Leonard and Eva Genung. He graduated in 1957 from the University of Dubuque in lowa and then went on to serve two years in the military. After basic...

Mar 21, 2022

Lexine Vera (Darden) Shepard sadly passed away from her battle with Multiple Sclerosis March 21, 2022 in Cleveland Ohio. Her strength is admirable and inspirational. 

She is survived by her children, Olivia, Isaac and Nina. Lexine is also survived by her former husband Lamont Darden and cousins Leslie Reed and Bob Reed, Uncle Bob Reed and Aunt Darlene. 

Lexine was a loving...

Mar 21, 2022

Van Carpenter, Vietnam veteran and loving father and grandfather, passed away on March 21, 2022, after valiantly battling leukemia and other health issues for decades.  He left a legacy of love and deep commitment to his surviving daughters, Lindsay and Leslie Carpenter, his grandson, Khalid Carpenter, his sister Darla Johnson, his nephew Lyle Johnson, and the many friends and...

Mar 21, 2022

James E. York III, 66, made his transition to heaven on March 21st surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on Christmas Day, 1955, and remained a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio. Jim is preceded in death by his father James E. York II; mother Dorothy York; as well as his canine companions Roddy, Suzie, Toby, and...

Mar 18, 2022

Lois Lovetta Kagy Reichert of Upper Arlington, Ohio and formerly of Attica, Ohio passed away on March 18, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio just 28 days away from her 90th birthday. Born on April 15,1932, the 11th of 14 children of the late Clyde and Clady Weaver Kagy, she  grew up in Bloomville, Ohio on the family farm.

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Mar 18, 2022

Linda Goodspeed, 73, of Dublin Ohio, Passed Away on March 18, 2022 unexpectedly.

She was the daughter of the late Frank & Helen Campbell.

Linda was a 1966 New London High School Graduate. She Graduated from Columbus Business University.

Linda worked for over 30 years at Ashland Chemical in Dublin Ohio.

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Mar 16, 2022

On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Michael E Downs, fiancée to Jeanne Dewitt-Karbowski and father to Darian and Katie-Marie, passed away at the age of 59. Forever in our hearts, and now in the hands of the Lord.

Michael was born on May 25, 1962 in Cleveland to Katey and George Downs. Michael graduated from Centennial High School...