Obituaries

Jul 14, 2020

Deborah "Debbie" Yvonne Gray, 69, of Columbus, Ohio passed away at home on July 14, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Debbie was the second child born to the union of William R. Gray and Helen C. (Boynton) Gray. She was born in Fort Campbell Kentucky on June 30, 1951. Graduating from North High School in Columbus, Ohio,...

Jul 11, 2020

Charles Locklayer Jr. from Columbus, Ohio passed away on July 11, 2020 at the age of 73. He was born on December 20, 1946 to Charles and Margaret (Callahan) Locklayer.

He was preceded in death (beside's his parents) by his wife Diane (Stillwell) Locklayer.

He is survived by his brother's Clarence and Chester Locklayer, and...

Jul 8, 2020

Betty passed away on July 8, 2020. She was the youngest of four daughters born to the late Richard Garretson and Mary Frances (Gard) Stevens on August 15, 1927, in Newark, Ohio. She was preceded in death by three sisters and brother-in-laws Louene (Theodore) Schmidt, Ruthellen (Randall) Couden, Maxine (Richard) Thompson, a son-in-law Carl DellaFlora, and granddaughter Amanda DellaFlora. Betty...

Jul 6, 2020

Edith Lue Carey ("Edie") of Dubuque, IA passed away peacefully on July 6, 2020 in Westerville, Ohio surrounded by family. She was born October 21, 1946 in Annapolis, Maryland, but spent most of her childhood in Hayward, California. She met Michael Carey after her family moved to Weston, WV when she was 18 years old. They went on to...

Jul 5, 2020

Nancy Kaye (Roan) Williams, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2020. Nancy was born on November 29, 1947 to Ralph B. "Ted" and Jean C. Roan. She grew up in Grandview Heights and attended Grandview schools. She attended Ohio University. Nancy was a long time employee of Columbia Gas of Ohio and retired after 35 years with the company....

Jul 5, 2020

Richard “Rick” D. Anelick, age 63, of Westerville, loss his battle with cancer on Sunday July 5, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Penny, sons Christopher (Amber) and Matthew (Brooklynn); grandchildren Kyle, Tyler, Halie, Quintin, Alex, and Charlie; sisters Gayle, Penny, and Michelle; as well as many other family and friends. He...

Jul 3, 2020

Anthony J. Mayo, born Oct. 26, 1934, passed July 3, 2020, with his family by his side. Preceded in death by his hero and father, Dr. Jose A. Mayo, mother Fe Mayo Pace, brother James, sister Lourdes, son Don and Jack (Kristen) Dugan.

Survived by Kathleen, his bride of 65 years, children Michael, Mary, Richard (Sara) and...

Jul 2, 2020

Joseph “Joey” Clark Kirby, 38, went home to be with the Lord, July 2nd, 2020. Proceeded in death by Paternal Grandparents, Adrian and Betty (Fulkerson) Kirby, Maternal Grandparents, Ulner Lee and Dina (Vitali) Clark. Joey is survived by his most loved possessions, Daughters, Abby Gayle and Madelyne Violet Kirby. Loving Mother, Dawn S. (Clark) Kirby and Father, Keith Kirby...

Jul 1, 2020

Dennis Larry Small II, of Lancaster,Ohio was born on May 28, 1972. He was 48 year's old, and passed away unexpectedly at a family friends’ residence on July 1, 2020. Larry will be deeply missed as he was well loved in the community, and just had a larger than life personality. It was hard to be around him and...

Jul 1, 2020

Gregory Lamont Bell, sunrise February 4, 1954 – sunset July 1, 2020.  He was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps and later a guard at the Training Institute of Central Ohio (TICO).  He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Thelma Moore; mother, Mary K. Bell; brother, Richard Bethel; sister, Beverly Bethel; aunt, Velma Morris; niece, EmaJean...

Jul 1, 2020

Tom Buffington, age 76, took his last breath on Wednesday, July 1 at his home in Columbus. His wife Sheila was beside him as she has been for 54 years, along with his daughter, Laura, and his good friend John (Kelly) Blum.

Tom lived with the grief of losing two daughters who died too young, Leanne and Kris...

Jun 30, 2020

John "Mike" Michael Kranyik, 58 of Athens, Ohio died June 30, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. Born September 8, 1961 in Nelsonville, Ohio he was the son of Tom Kranyik (Bonnie Grimes) of Jackson, Ohio and Regina Kranyik of Florida.

Mike was a 1979 graduate of Athens High School and retired union carpenter. He enjoyed white water rafting,...

Jun 28, 2020

Gregory L. Wiewall passed away on June 28, 2020, at age 55. Greg enjoyed camping, biking, traveling, and hanging out with friends and family. He always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger. Greg enjoyed making people laugh and ensuring everyone had a good time. He was always willing to lend a hand, and was...

Jun 28, 2020

James Robert Downs, Jr., 80, of Apple Valley in Howard, Ohio (and winters in Punta Gorda, Florida), passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at The Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mount Vernon, Ohio.  He was born December 7, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to James R. Sr. and Della June (Haberman) Downs.  Graduated from Worthington High School and Carnegie College...

Jun 28, 2020

George Sisson Reaves, 80, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Riverside Hospital. He resided in Columbus, Ohio, and was born May 21, 1940. He trusted Jesus Christ as Lord of his life, and attended Portsmouth High School and East High School in Columbus. George enrolled in the United States Army where he was stationed on the west coast...

Jun 28, 2020

Arlene M McCoy, was 59 years old. Born on May 28, 1961 and passed away peacefully on June 28, 2020 at OSU East Hospital.  Arlene was a dedicated mother, first and foremost. She treasured her son Chris (Jessica) McCoy and embraced every moment with them.  She especially loved her role as Tee Tee to Dylan, Maria, Sebastian and Xavier....

Jun 28, 2020

Phyllis Jeanne Thompson, 93, passed away June 28 at Riverside Hospital.  She resided in Newark, Ohio and for the last five years in Columbus.  Born December 26, 1926 (a birthdate that exasperated her) in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the daughter of Marjorie (Pugh) Hodel and Fritz Hodel, she was raised by her paternal grandmother and five aunts.  She was preceded...

Jun 26, 2020

James 'BJ' Samuel Marcum, age 41, passed away June 26, 2020.  James is preceded in death by his father James Buck Marcum and niece Candita Chapman. Survived by his loving mother Connie Marcum; uncle Dave Marcum; aunts Ida Marcum, Mary Hitefield and Linda Cooper and her son Sammy; niece Kimberly Chapman; sister Christina Marcum.  A visitation will be held Friday,...

Jun 26, 2020

Timothy Michael Murphy, age 47, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2020. He was born in Akron, Ohio, to Rosemary Murphy and the late Michael Murphy. Tim obtained his associate degree in criminal justice from The University of Akron and served the cities of Akron and Columbus, with nearly 3 years of service to Akron and...

Jun 24, 2020

Charles W. Massey, Jr. died June 24th in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Lebanon, Tennessee to the late Charles W. Massey and Ola Belle (Bond) Massey. He was the beloved husband of surviving spouse, Sherrill E. Massey.  His surviving sisters are Ola Jean Massey Goad and Sheila Massey Dorris, and a niece, Brittany Dorris and a nephew, Phil...