Obituaries

Aug 21, 2019

Richard C. Knowlton, age 68, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his home in Columbus, Ohio.  Rich was born in Columbus on Feb.10, 1951 to Charles H. Jr. and Mary Anne (Nudd) Knowlton.  A lifetime resident of Ohio, Rich graduated from Upper Arlington High School in 1969 and attended Ohio State University.  He was employed for over 30...

Aug 21, 2019

Allan "Pokey" Martin, age 44, went to be with the Lord on Aug 21, 2019. Allan is preceded in death by his father Alvin Martin Sr., and his mother Mary Martin. Survived by his kids Alvin Martin and Stephanie Martin, his 3 beautiful granddaughters Leah, Mary, Nevaeh, his brothers David Martin Alvin Martin Jr., his sisters Laurie Martin and Starr...

Aug 18, 2019

Brenda Skeens (64), of Xenia, Ohio passed away on August 18th, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center due to an unexpected illness.

Brenda married her husband, Wayne Skeens on June 23rd, 1973 in Xenia, Ohio.

She retired from Wright-Patterson AFB. Brenda was a devout Christian, enjoyed needle work and reading. She was...

Aug 18, 2019

Middleport - Robert Earl Vance, 79, of Middleport Carson Road, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at OSU East.

Born on the family farm at Middleport on October 30, 1939, the son of the late Glenn G. and Cora Adkins Vance. He was a retired Famer, Auto repair-Painter, Outdoorsman, Author of Antique Traps, and many other...

Aug 16, 2019

Helen Louise Bonnie, 91, of Upper Arlington, passed away on Friday morning, August 16, 2019, at her home. She was the beloved matriarch of the Bonnie family.

Born on June 5, 1928 to Sabinus and Irene Lindsey; Helen was a proud 1946 graduate of Grandview High School - Go Bobcats! - where she played basketball and was...

Aug 15, 2019

Curran, William William Joseph Curran, passed away after a long illness on August 15, 2019. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother and fantastic chef. He is survived by his mother, Susanne Curran; father, Tom Curran (Sandy); siblings, Shelly Diodore, (Jerry) Tom Curran (Brenda), Leslie Heath (Mark) , Lisa Rogers (Todd), Stephanie Curran; and 11 nieces and...

Aug 12, 2019

Richard A. Mann, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 12, 2019. Born on June 12, 1952, to parents Donald D. Mann and Dorothea I. Litzenberg in Findlay, Ohio. Richard is preceded in death by father Donald D. Mann and mother Dorothea I. Litzenberg. Arrangements are being handled by Shaw-Davis Funeral Homes.

Aug 10, 2019

On Saturday, August 10th, 2019 God called Elena Thompson home at the age of 51. Elena was born on September 13th, 1967 in Columbus Ohio to Richard and Nileta Thomas. Beloved, Daughter, Mother, Sister and friend. She was known for her adventurous soul, and outgoing personality. As well as being outspoken and strong willed. She was always there to...

Aug 9, 2019

Edward “Ed” Melvin Scruggs, 65 of Columbus, Ohio passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at his residence.

He was born July 2, 1954 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Charles and Harlena Scruggs.

Ed was a member of the East High School class of 1972.  He retired from Mansfield Correctional Institute in 1999.

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Aug 9, 2019

Veronica Eve Cooney, Ronnie, age 53. Born on February 5 th 1966 in Prospect, Ohio to parents John and Ellene Fragmin. Proceeded in death by father, John Fragmin and her beloved grandparents. Survived by mother Ellene Fragmin,; sisters Vanessia Purvis, Mary Troesch, Angie Fragmin, Anita Olsen and Annalisha Fragmin; Daughter Lindsay Cooney; Granddaughter Zoey Tyx; many beloved nieces and nephews,...

Aug 8, 2019

Bernard L. (Butch) Rose, age 76, of Columbus, OH, passed away on Thursday,

August 8, 2019. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Preceded in

death by his wife of 33 years, Audrey Rose, and mother, Betty Rose. Survived by father Noah

M. Rose, children Bernard L. Rose, Jr. and...

Aug 7, 2019

HUSTON

Alexander ‘Alex’ Stephen Huston, age 27 passed on August 7, 2019. Born October 12, 1991 in Bellview, IL to parents John Richard Huston, Jr. and Victoria Louise Gillis Huston. Survived by beloved daughter Cali Raye Huston and her mother Alisha Boich Truxall; loving parents; sister Stephanie Ann (Jacob Carney) Huston; brothers David Michael (Tamara McCarty) Huston...

Aug 7, 2019

Betty Loretta Hall Salzgaber went home to Jesus on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the age of 99.  Preceded in Death by her husband Ralph, parents Ira and Mary {Dowell} Hall, and brothers and sisters Charles, Vernon, Donald, Robert, Mildred (Taylor), Pauline (Goodwin), and Richard; she is survived by son Ralph II, granddaughters Elasha Beth and Deborah Noel, and...

Aug 6, 2019

Terrance “Terry” Dean Clark, age 51, of Westerville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 peacefully after a long battle with illness at St Ann’s Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. Terry was born on September 29th, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York, to Thomas and Christine Clark, Jr.

Terry is preceded in death by his...

Aug 4, 2019

Bonita West, 69, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 4, 2019 at 11:30 pm. She is preceded in death by her father George (Bon) West, mother Nola Hall-West, son Chad I. Clark, sister Peggy West- MacPherson, brother Ralph West, brother Donald West, and husband Larry I. Clark. Bonita is survived by her daughter Sabrina C. Clark, son...

Jul 29, 2019

POLLARD

Louella Pollard age 95, (born May 24, 1924) went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 29, 2019.  Louella accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age.  Louella was a devoted Roman Catholic and active in the church in her earlier years.  Louella graduated from Selma University (Selma, AL) with...

Jul 28, 2019

Cynthia (Cindy) Lee Milsap Friedlein, 57, of Columbus Ohio, passed away Sunday (July 28, 2019) in Riverside Methodist Hospital.  Born in Hannibal, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Lucille (Jeri) G. Sutton and the late Robert W. Friedlein.

SURVIVORS:  Cindy will be lovingly remembered by her 4 children Nicole, Ashley, Robert (Cruz) and Jaylin; 12...

Jul 28, 2019

Shirley A. Jones passed away peacefully on Sunday July 28, 2019.

Shirley was born on June 4,1947 and raised in Dayton, Ohio by late parents Goldie and Ira Prine. She worked many years as a bill collector and then retired with her late husband John J. Jones.  She had a true love for animals and loved several...

Jul 26, 2019

BUTLER, DAVID JAMES (Jim), 78, of Columbus, OH passed away at his home on July 26, 2019.  He was born in Chelsea, MA on July 9, 1941.

Jim served in the US Army from 1961-1963, serving in Vietnam in the Signal Corps at Tan Son Nhut Air Base.  He graduated from the Art Institute of Boston in...

Jul 24, 2019

Donald E. Ward, 72, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side, on July 24, 2019, following a courageous battle with cancer.  Don, a former Ohio resident, was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Verna Jean (Angie) Ward (Seals); mother, Norma Jean Ward; children, Scott Ward...