Obituaries

Mar 1, 2026

Jacqueline Mary Morton, born December 24, 1947, died March 1, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by father, Walter Crusoe and mother, Mary Janice (Miller). Survived by brother Robin, daughter Gwendolen, son-in-law, Lucas, and grandchildren, Bianca, Shea and Nico. Jackie worked for more than thirty years for the state of Ohio Department of Unemployment Compensation. She was an avid...

Mar 1, 2026

Gayla Lynn Seeds, age 72 years, of Gahanna, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, after a prolonged illness. She was born on April 10, 1953, in Colorado Springs, CO, to parents Richard T. Seeds and Doris M. Seeds.

Gayla is a 1971 graduate of Whitehall Yearling High School.

Gayla is survived by her children - Eric Wingler, Nicole Fox, Richard...

Feb 28, 2026

Brian Eugene Shoemaker, 61, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026 at Riverside Hospital, following a sudden illness surrounded by loved ones. He was born on June 30, 1964, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Brian was preceded in death by his mother Willa (Birchwell) Shoemaker. He is survived by his father, Raymond Shoemaker; daughters, Tasha Shoemaker and Tabitha Shoemaker; nephew...

Feb 28, 2026

Feb 27, 2026

Eric D. Michels, 48, of Newark, Ohio, passed away on February 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Eric was born in 1977 in Columbus, Ohio, to Saundra and Randall Michels. He was a proud graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School and a longtime employee of Sam’s Club, where he dedicated many years of hard work and built lasting...

Feb 27, 2026

Peggy Jo Schafer (Blessing), age 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on February 27, 2026, at Riverside Hospital.

Peggy was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Levi; her father, William “Bill” (Betty) Blessing; and her granddaughter, Grace.

She was especially close to her beloved Granny, Daisy May Frick, who taught her how to be an amazing cook. Peggy would spend hours...

Feb 23, 2026

Henry Lee Berryman, age 55, of Columbus and Gahanna, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at OhioHealth Kobacker House, following a courageous battle with end-stage renal disease.

Henry was born on March 16, 1970, in Youngstown to Henry Lee Sr. and Gertrude “Trudy” Berryman. From an early age, Henry’s gentle spirit, generosity, and deep compassion for others were evident...

Feb 22, 2026

Eric Robert Smoot, of Delaware, Ohio, passed away on February 22, 2026. He was born in Rhinebeck, New York, to Rev. Thomas Smoot and Joan Ericson Smoot.

Eric was preceded in death by his mother, Joan. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, and their beloved cat, Lucky; his father, Tom Smoot, and stepmother, Dolores Smoot; his brothers, Brian Smoot (Megan),...

Feb 22, 2026

Roger L. Gutheil, 82, of Pataskala, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 4, 1943, in Delaware, Ohio, Roger was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great‑grandfather whose steady presence brought warmth, strength, and deep love to all who knew him.

Roger retired as an...

Feb 22, 2026

Joseph R. Dunn, 89, of Delaware, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 14, 1936, in Sistersville, WV, Joe was a cherished son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great‑grandfather, and great‑great‑grandfather whose steady presence brought warmth, strength, and deep love to all who knew him.

Joe,...

Feb 22, 2026

Brenda Lee Ryan, of Grove City, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born March 29, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Fleeta Colflesh, and Margaret Prettyman. She was preceded in death by her brothers, James Prettyman, and Junior Prettyman, Father-in-law William J. Bush, and Mother-in-Law Helen Bush, and brother-in-law Rev....

Feb 21, 2026

Scott Pitts, age 61, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents Cab and Jerri Pitts, his brother Shane Pitts and his sister Bobbie DiMarzo. 

Scott is survived by his wife Kim Pitts; son Josh Pitts and wife Christina Chapman; grandson Bruce Pitts; siblings Lori McNabb, Jeannie Holsinger,...

Feb 20, 2026

Randall Lee Dobbs, 49, passed away on February 20, 2026. He was born on April 21, 1976, to Bobby Dobbs and Cynthia Dobbs. Randall is survived by his daughters, Chloe Dobbs and Julia Clark, and his brother, Phillip Dobbs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Dobbs and Cynthia Dobbs

Feb 19, 2026

Eugene H. Blain (Gene) got his wings on February 19 2026 at 7:35 a.m. at The Smith Mill Heath Campus at New Albany, Oh. Gene was surrounded by his Loving and Cherished family, after a 6yr battle with Parkinson's, and most of his adult life with Diabetes and Heart Issues.

Born in Blendon Township, Westerville, Ohio to Eugene W and Helen...

Feb 18, 2026

Daughter, sister and friend, Kelley May, 63 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Wednesday February 18, 2026. Born October 16, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio. For 35 years she worked for Palmetto GBA as a Business Analyst. She made many lasting friendships with coworkers. Kelley was a cat lover taking care of her own as well as any strays and...

Feb 18, 2026

Michael Joseph Lipsky, age 66, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born on December 9, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Dr. Joseph A. and Betty Sue (Carter) Lipsky. Michael graduated from Whetstone High School in 1977 and later The Ohio State University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources. He worked for several years at...

Feb 17, 2026

Elizabeth Mayfield McEntyre, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in Columbus, Ohio on February 17, 2026. Betsy, as most people referenced her was a mother, grandmother, and friend whose quiet nature and spirit shaped the course of her life.

In her early years, Betsy embraced a life of travel and exploration. She collected stories, experiences, and perspectives that broadened her world...

Feb 16, 2026

Reneé Michelle Anthony, lovingly known as "Reese Cup," passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 64. Born on March 11, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, Reneé was the cherished daughter of the late Sylvester White and Mildred (Napper) White. Reneé’s life was marked by her dedication to personal growth and service. She earned her...

Feb 16, 2026

Paul Odom, age 70, passed away in his Reynoldsburg home on Monday, February 16th. Paul battled cancer 4 times throughout his life, successfully overcoming it each time. He also endured a battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis later in life. He ultimately succumbed to the results of end stage liver failure, more than likely a result from treatments and medications over the...

Feb 15, 2026

Anthony "Tony" Dean Fritz, 68, of Minford, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. 

Born on February 2, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Jack D. and Shirley A. (Morgan) Fritz. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lisa Fritz, his brother Andrew (Andy) Fritz, his son Devin Martin, and his parents. 

Tony...