Obituaries

Jul 24, 2019

Alyssa M. Welter, 32 of Marion Ohio unexpectedly passed away Wednesday July 24th, 2019.

She was born on April 16th, 1987 in Calhoun Ga. to Craig and Linda Welter of Delaware Ohio. She was a resident of Delaware Ohio for most of her life.

She lived her life to the fullest everyday and had a...

Jul 22, 2019

RICE

Tony Lee Rice, July 22, 2019, age 65. Born on October 19, 1953 in Cherry Point, NC to Don and Jean Rice. Preceded in death by parents; brother Donald J. Rice; foster brother Thomas Gould; beloved dogs Gypsy and Sadie. Survived by siblings Robert Rice, Marylou (Tim) Smith, Raymond (Darlene) Rice. Many nieces and nephews; special...

Jul 21, 2019

James

Karen Y. James, 57, passed away surrounded by family on July 21, 2019. Born on June 7,1962 in Akron, Ohio. Attending North High school, Karen enjoyed traveling, reading, volunteering in the community, decorating and spending time with family and friends. Karen was preceded in death by her father Clifford A.Tucker and son Ulysses “Adam” Bristow. She...

Jul 21, 2019

Sue Ellen Farley (Sponaugle), born December 21st, 1945 in Randolph County, W. VA to the late Raymond Sponaugle and Louise Bennett, died the morning of July 21st, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones after a long struggle with COPD. Sue is survived by her 2 daughters: Louise Griffith (William), Doris Thomas (Jessica), and son Timothy Farley; 3 grandchildren: Breanna...

Jul 21, 2019

Gale Paige Lively, 75, born in Gary, Indiana, from Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Gale survived almost 5 years from cancer, glioblastoma mutiforme grade 4. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Perry; four sisters; many cousins, nieces and nephews; two children; daughter-in-law; three grandchildren; grand daughter-in-law; and great grandson. In lieu of flowers, donations to the church or...

Jul 20, 2019

Lynda Carvetta Nelson-Durr

Lynda passed away peacefully at home with her family on Saturday, July 20th, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio at age 57. She was born on July 1st, 1962 to the parents of Anthony and Verna Mae Nelson.

She graduated from East High school in 1980. After she graduated from high school she joined...

Jul 20, 2019

Joan V. Garrett, age 81 formerly of Panama City, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 in Grove City, OH.

Joan was born June 26, 1938 in Columbus, OH to Woodrow and Mildred Hakes. Joan came to Panama City with her first husband in 1965 accompanying him in his Air Force career and stayed in Panama City for...

Jul 19, 2019

Mary Ann Defenbaugh, 76, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 19, 2019. She is preceded in death by her father Charles M. Dennis, mother Pauline B. Dennis, sister Linda Bateson, and son Stephen Layne. Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 33 years Ray Defenbaugh, daughter Janice (Mike) Christy, son Mark (Dawn) Layne, stepson Jason (Yulia)...

Jul 17, 2019

Lynn Carol (Smith) Taylor, 61, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2019. Member of West Park UMC. She also worked at Family Dollar for many years. Preceded in death by father Richard I. Smith. Survived by her long-time partner Jeff Canny; mother Carolyn J. Smith; children Melissa Richardson and Bryan McGinnis; grandchildren Jessica McGinnis and Brandon...

Jul 16, 2019

SAMUEL ROSS WESTLAKE, 34, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.  He was born and raised in Marysville, Ohio and graduated from Marysville High School in 2003 before moving to Columbus.  Sam was a talented chef and rising star in culinary field, working alongside some of the best chefs in the area.  He was a diehard Ohio State...

Jul 13, 2019

Don Davis- Hilltop USA, Went to meet Jesus on 7/13/2019, born 11/10/1935. Don and Mary had a wonderful life together. He is survived by daughter Julie Davis, wife Mary Lynne Schroeck Davis, step-sons Tim Schroeck and Todd (Michelle) Schroeck, and granddaughter Grace Marie Schroeck. Service to take place on 7/31/19, greeting by family 10 am, Mass at 11 am...

Jul 11, 2019

Adriana C. Roberts, age 24, of Columbus, passed away on July 11, 2019. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Adriana attended and graduated from Westland High School in 2013. Adriana was a brilliant, artistic, loving, kind hearted young lady. She will be truly missed by a host of family and friends. Until we meet again, rest in peace.

Adriana...

Jul 11, 2019

Flowers, Judy 1951 - 2019 Judy A. Flowers passed to the Lord's house on July 11, 2019. She was born on August 31, 1951 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late James M. Flowers and late Jean Turner. Judy is survived with loving memories by brothers James Flowers, Jr., and Thomas Dawson, III, first cousin Dee Lopez, three nieces; Tanisha...

Jul 10, 2019

Lester Wall III  1959-2019

Lester Wall III of Lawnside, NJ, Columbia, MD and Columbus, OH passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the age of 59 years. Lester was pre-deceased by his mother, the late Emma Fillis Wall, and his father, the late Lester Wall Jr.  Lester was father to Ashley (Wall) Piche of Denver, CO,...

Jul 10, 2019

Nancy Adams Passed away at age of 82 Born 4/2/1937 on 7/10/19 procced in death by loving husband Ronald, brother Harry and mother and father Ralph and Anna Hennick,  Survived by sons Bruce (Linda) and Douglas Adams and 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews

Jul 9, 2019

Wilma Thompson, wonderful mother, grandma, and great grandma, died Tuesday July 9th peacefully at home. She is survived by son Russell Thompson (Susie) daughter Debra Reed, sons Bernard Thompson. Michael Thompson, and Forest Thompson, Daughter Denise Thompson (deceased), Grandson Kevin Dean (Melissa), Robert Dean (Christy), lots of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She was one of the most beautiful people...

Jul 6, 2019

Harriett J. “Holly” Shore, age 62, passed away on July 6, 2019.  Preceded in death by her father, William Shore. She is survived by her mother, Marcia Shore; brother, Buddy (Tanya) Shore;  sisters, Laurie (Tom) VanBalen, and Julye Shore; nieces Nathalie (Ki) VanBalen and Julia Shore;  nephews Jesse VanBalen, Justin Shore and Roston Shore; many great-nieces & nephews, loving cousins,...

Jul 5, 2019

Steve M. Moore, 67, July 5, 2019. Born on Oct 10, 1951 in Dallas, TX to predeceased parents Thomas and Doris McCallum Moore. Preceded in death by brother Donald and son Corey. Survived by children Cheri (John) Finley and Clayton (Tara) Moore; grandchildren Hannah, Kayla, Craig, Tyler, James and Luke. Former wife and friend Vicki McClelland. Proud Texan and...

Jul 5, 2019

Steven E. Inskeep, 66, of Sunbury, Ohio, passed away July 5, 2019. Steve was born on Oct. 4, 1952, in Marysville, Ohio, to Forrest and Grace Ann “Billie” Inskeep. He is survived by his wife, Louwelyn Inskeep; children, Steven Nicholas (Jessica) Inskeep, Emily (Brian) Bourst and Bryan (Kim) Galbraith; grandchildren, Christian, Taylon, Triston, Morgan, Andee and Rylie; brother, Carl...

Jul 5, 2019

Steven Wade Ross, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2019. Born June 25, 1952 in Columbus, OH, Steven is survived by brothers Rod (Gail) of Columbus and Gary (Diane) Ross of Kensington, MD, nieces Rebecca, Rachel and Mariel, nephew Greg and many friends and neighbors . He was preceded in death by his parents Howard L. Ross...