Obituaries

May 20, 2020

Willie Clay Jones Jr. "A father, friend, and a man of God"

Willie Clay Jones Jr, age 54, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2020, at 1:09 am. He was born on January 12, 1966, in Lake Placid, Florida. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, who loved to laugh and talk...

May 18, 2020

Carl Edgar Whipps, age 96, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020. Army WWII veteran. Employed by Jeffrey Mining Company from 1943-1986. Charter member and regular attender of Clintonville/Linworth Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by parents C.C. and Ida Mae (Holcomb) Whipps, wife Emma Jean (Morgan) Whipps, grandchildren Peggy Moats and JC Moats, and son-in-law Al Laszlo, 4 brothers...

May 16, 2020

Joan Marguerite Larson Lebold, 90, passed away peacefully in her home at Westminster Thurber Community, on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by her four children.  In her 90 years of living and loving, Joan touched everyone around her with her kindness, compassion and love of family and friends, setting a firm example of acceptance, openness and...

May 14, 2020

Velda May (Sparks) Potts, 82, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2020 and was reunited with the love of her life, John, who preceded her to heaven seven months ago. John and Velda experienced a lifetime of love and adventure during their 60 years of marriage. They lived and traveled to many places, but always found home with family...

May 12, 2020

Tom was born on February 7, 1958 at the OSU Hospital, Columbus, OH. He died on May 12, 2020 from COVID-19. He was preceded in death by his sister Linda Lee Williams and mother Norma Jean Williams. He is survived by his father Theodore A. Williams.

Tom was a member of the special Sunday school class at...

May 12, 2020

Lynne Taylor Heskett, of Powell Ohio, passed away May 12, 2020. She was born October 3, 1936 in Norwalk, Ohio. She received a Masters of Education from Slippery Rock State College. She retired from Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Center where she was a Licensed Professional Counselor. Lynne was devoted to her family and the Buckeyes. She was preceded...

May 11, 2020

Russell Eugene Merritt, age 88, has completed his journey on earth and is now living in heaven on May 11, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife, LaDonna Maxine Merritt (McCormick), of 63 years, his children Russell E. Merritt, Jr., Deborah L. Merritt, Raquel “Kelly” Merritt (Mark Otero), Susan M. Merritt (Chris Brown), Paul D. Merritt (Jamie), Jonathan...

May 11, 2020

HURLEY (Weatherby), GRACE E.

Grace Eldora Hurley, age 82, passed away from this life May 11, 2020 at her home in Westerville, OH.  She was born November 19, 1937, in Perry County, Ohio, to Clyde and Irene Bell.  Her mother, Irene, pass away due to childbirth complications.  Grace was blessed, as an infant she was adopted into...

May 10, 2020

Janet L Shepherd, 64, passed away at the Kobacker House hospice in Columbus on Sunday May 10th, 2020 after a 6 month battle with gallbladder cancer. She was an avid baker and teacher, and made friends wherever she went.

Born in Wheeling, WV in 1955 to Harold and Frances (nee Barton) Shepherd, Janet spent the first 16 years...

May 10, 2020

Lawrence Jay Manning, age 61, of Worthington, OH was called into a heavenly hoop game on May 10th. L.Jay was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, attended Providence College and called Columbus home for the past 25 years. He was a faithful member of Immaculate Conception parish where he taught PSR and served as a Eucharistic Minister. L.Jay took...

May 10, 2020

William M Settlemoir Jr. born January 6, 1946 was reunited with his father Robert C. Allen and mother Mable Marie (Bell) Allen and sisters Sandy, Kay and Linda on Sunday May 10, 2020. Bill whom was loved by family and friends died at the age of 74. He loved his family and friends, as well as his lottery and Ohio...

May 10, 2020

David Lee Moore, 66, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2020.  He was a victim of Covid-19.

David was born in Oak Hill, Ohio on April 3, 1954.  He is survived by his children:  Christina Ann Christian, David Lee Jr., Jessica Lynn: and grandchildren.  He is also survived by his brothers:  Vernon, Alan, Virgil, Ernie...

May 9, 2020

James Michael Gueulette, age 63, passed away May 9, 2020. Born October 18, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio. Jim was a big hockey fan and loved attending live rock concerts as well as NASCAR and dirt track races with his best friend Roy Baker. He was a longtime employee of Worthington Cylinders with nearly 40 years of service. Preceded in...

May 9, 2020

Michael Arnett Hugee was born to the late Bernice and Freddie Hugee Junior on December 9th, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio.

He attended Belmont High School, was an avid basketball player and UD fan. Michael was a great cook and a true jokester and if you had his phone number you definitely experienced his voicemail prank. Hello…. Hello…...

May 9, 2020

Elaine Looker Strutner, age 82. May 9, 2020, OSU Hospital. Non-Covid 19. Resident of Upper Arlington, Ohio. Retired from American Electric Power. Member American Water Color Society, Central Ohio Bridge Association, American Wine Society, little old ladies swimming. Docent at Columbus Museum of Art. Graduated Grandview High School Class of 1955. Undergrad and masters from the Ohio State University....

May 9, 2020

Randy Smith, age 79, passed away peacefully of Alzheimer’s on May 9, 2020 in Dublin, Ohio.  He was born July 9, 1940 in Cincinnati to his parents Bertrand L. Smith, Jr. and Margaret Shawhan Smith. Randy was a graduate of Western Hills High School and the University of Cincinnati.

Randy is survived by his wife Marsha, with...

May 9, 2020

Marie A. Schwinne, age 96, went home peacefully to the Lord on 5/9/2020.  Marie was a Heavenly-minded woman of compassion who did earthly good as a lifelong devoted Catholic. Loving Godmother to many; Marie was an inspiring role model for all those whose lives she touched. Devoted to her family, she enjoyed any opportunity to spend time with those...

May 8, 2020

Charles “Charlie” R. Hensel Sr, age 87, and a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on May 8, 2020. A longtime member of St. James Parish and the Carpenters Local Union #200, Charlie made friends everywhere he went, and he never met a stranger.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years...

May 5, 2020

Charlay Ann Bay

Went Home to be with the Lord on 05/05/2020.

She was born 02/01/1973. Charlay enjoyed watching her Grandbabies & Great Nieces & Nephews grow up. Her kids and Grandchildren were her pride and joy. She is predicted in Death by her  Mother & Father Charles & Anna Bay (Coble) & Brother Donald...

May 5, 2020

Eleanor Pfeifer Campbell, 96 (born Nov 28, 1923) of Columbus, Ohio passed on May 5th, 2020.  OSU alum, member of Alpha Chi Omega, a die-hard Buckeye fan, and a dedicated social worker until retirement.

Eleanor was an avid bookworm and bridge club player. She was also a long time member of the Worthington Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by husband, Douglas...