Obituaries

Mary Josephine Weaver

Mary Josephine Weaver

Sep 7, 2025

Mary Josephine Weaver (née Phillips) of Columbus, Ohio, died on September 7, 2025. She was 86 years old.

Born on July 27, 1939, in Belmont, Ohio, to Mary Gladys (née Davis) and Ralph L. Phillips, Mary Jo dedicated her life to her family, her community, and helping others. She graduated from North High School in 1957 and built a 27-year career...

Phyllis E. Bird

Phyllis E. Bird

Sep 4, 2025

Phyllis E. Bird was born November 11, 1937 in Columbus, OH. She experienced a full and wonderful life. She passed peacefully on September 4th, 2025 at the age of 87. She is receded in death by her husband Eddy Bird and her son Thomas Bird. She is survived by her children Dianah Beattie and Doug Bird and her grandchildren Jeremy...

Leroy Nicely

Leroy Nicely

Aug 30, 2025

Leroy Nicely age 83, April 3rd, 1942, to August 30th, 2025, Born in Columbus, Ohio.

Preceded in death by parents, brothers, sisters and grandson.

Survived by wife of 63 years Gloria Nicely, Daughter Tereasa Clay, Son Royce Nicely and granddaughter Olyvia Nicely.

Leroy loved collecting things, maybe too much but he loved going to Flea markets rather it was to sell, buy or...

John Michel Hilbert Sr

John Michel Hilbert Sr

Aug 28, 2025

John Michel Hilbert Sr. age 61 of West Jefferson, Ohio, peacefully returned to our Heavenly Father the morning of August 28, 2025, with his loving wife by his side.

John was born December 5, 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia to William John Hilbert Jr. and Rosemarie Rita Erdos Hilbert. He has told many stories of growing up with his siblings and friends....

Leo R King

Leo R King

Aug 28, 2025

Leo Robert King, 46, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in a car accident due to a medical emergency on August 28, 2025. Another person was injured in the crash, and knowing Leo, he would have taken that pain himself ~ if it had meant sparing someone else.

Leo was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert D. King...

Dennis Ray Bates

Dennis Ray Bates

Aug 25, 2025

Dennis Bates Age 63

Born in Columbus-Ohio on July 12, 1962 to John and Venus Bates. Passed away on August 25, 2025 in Galloway, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his wife Peggy Bates and Daughter Rhonda Bates; Parents John and Venus Bates; Brother Kenneth Bates; Infant brother Jerry-Lee Bates; Infant grandson Anthony Sanders.

Survived by his grandsons Eric Sanders, Matthew Sanders...

Florence C. Tymash

Florence C. Tymash

Aug 25, 2025

Florence Tymash (Chranowski), also known as “Flo” passed at the age of 96. She was a resident at Carriage Court Assisted Living in Hilliard, Ohio. Flo died on Monday August 25, 2025. Her daughter and son-in –law were at her bedside when she passed. Flo died following complications from pneumonia.

Beloved wife of Michael Tymash, Jr who preceded her in death...

Lawrence M Peck

Lawrence M Peck

Aug 25, 2025

Lawrence M Peck (Micky) Born 9/24/1940 and passed away peacefully at home on 8/25/2025. Micky was born to Howard and Nellie Peck in Columbus Ohio in what is now known as Italian Village. Micky was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Nellie Peck, Aunt Pansy Busch, 5 Brothers and 4 sisters.

Micky is survived by his wife of 63...

James Edward Smiley

James Edward Smiley

Aug 25, 2025

James Edward Smiley was born in Columbus, Ohio, March 20, 1943 and passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. He graduated from West High School in 1960. On August 10, 1963, he married the love of his life Judy Ferrero, and they were married for 62 years.

Jim loved to travel, discovering Hilton Head with Judy in the early 70’s. He...

William Ray Pyett

William Ray Pyett

Aug 25, 2025

William Ray Pyett, lovingly known as Bill, age 50, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on August 25, 2025. He was a devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather whose presence touched the lives of all who knew him.Bill is survived by his mother, Patricia DeLong; his wife, Jessica; his children, Jessie Ann, William, and Amber Pyett; and...

Donald Lloyd Coey II

Donald Lloyd Coey II

Aug 23, 2025

Donald Lloyd Coey II, born on June 20, 1967, peacefully departed this life on August 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends after a long and exhausting battle with cancer.

Donald began his journey of hard work and dedication at a young age, working on Tom Irvin's farm, where he earned the nickname "Duck." After completing school, he went...

Carol Ann Gross

Carol Ann Gross

Aug 21, 2025

Carol Ann Gross, a beloved artist, chef, and seamstress, passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, on December 27, 1942, Carol grew up in Cambridge, Ohio, where her early years laid the foundation for a life rich in creativity and warmth.

Carol was a graduate of Cambridge High School, where her artistic talents...

Timothy Lowell Steiner

Timothy Lowell Steiner

Aug 18, 2025

Timothy Lowell Steiner, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on August 18th 2025 at the age of 75 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Wooster, Ohio to Lowell and Shirley Steiner on August 17th, 1950. He graduated from Wooster High School before starting college at Nyack College in New York where he...

Carolyn Pat Smith

Carolyn Pat Smith

Aug 18, 2025

I am very heartbroken and am in my own little world. With a heavy heart, I want to share the passing of our beloved mother. Carolyn Pat Smith (Freeman) left this world to be with the Lord on the morning of August 18, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. She had local family by her side. Carolyn was a proud registered American...

Holly DeAnne Lynch

Holly DeAnne Lynch

Aug 18, 2025

Holly Lynch has officially logged off — and no, it wasn’t the Wi-Fi. After a long, hard-fought journey, she passed away surrounded by those she loved most (and yes, that includes her dog Coen and cat Summer, who provided better emotional support than most humans).

A brilliant artist, Holly’s work was bold, witty, and 100% her — no filters, no apologies....

Garry Ray McKenzie

Garry Ray McKenzie

Aug 17, 2025

Garry Ray McKenzie, 65, of Fredericktown, Ohio passed away August 17, 2025 at OSU hospital after a long illness.

Garry was born on June 12, 1960 in Delaware Ohio to Joe and Malinda McKenzie. Garry spent many of his years living in Paintsville, Kentucky and Marengo, Ohio. He worked at Meijer for several years and Galena Brickyard.

On October 29, 2016 Garry...

Richard Clark Pichon

Richard Clark Pichon

Aug 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Richard C. Pichon

On August 16, 2025, at the age of 87, Richard C. Pichon left this world peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on May 28, 1938, in Lakewood, Ohio, Richard’s life was defined by his warmth, intelligence, and unwavering devotion to those he loved most. His greatest joy was always found in...

Tammy Janean Burton

Tammy Janean Burton

Aug 16, 2025

Tammy Janean (Mosley) Burton, 67, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with her loved ones on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was born in Springfield, Ohio, to the late Luther Mosley and Georgia (Sanford) Mosley. Tammy graduated from Springfield North High School on June 4, 1975, and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Central State University.

She...

Nancy Norris Robinson

Nancy Norris Robinson

Aug 16, 2025

Nancy Norris Robinson

Nancy Lee Norris was born on November 22, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio to Joseph and Merle Norris. Nancy concluded her family-centered life on August 16, 2025. Nancy was a graduate of South High School and grew up in the German Village area. She remained remarkably close friends with her “South High gals” all her life. After graduation Nancy’s...

Sheri Ann Whitt

Sheri Ann Whitt

Aug 15, 2025

Sheri Ann (Harlor) Whitt, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Friday August 15, 2025. Sheri lived in the Columbus area her whole life, graduating from West High School in 1959. She worked from graduation until she retired in 2009 from Mount Carmel East Hospital after 23 years. Her two prior long term jobs were with Ohio National...