Obituaries

Joyce Carol Jackman

Joyce Carol Jackman

Mar 10, 2025

Joyce Carol (Blythe) Hammond Jackman leaves behind her Children: Roberta Sue Hammond, Jason Allan Hammond, and Kimberly Dawn (Hammond) Ayers: and many loved Grandchildren. 

Joyce's parents Imogene McCoy and Omar Blythe have preceded her in death and also three Siblings: Clarence Blythe, Garland Blythe, and Linda Gussler. Many other relatives have preceded her in death.

Joyce also leaves behind two living Siblings:...

Allecia Ruth von der Embse

Allecia Ruth von der Embse

Mar 9, 2025

Allecia Ruth von der Embse of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025 at the age of 85.

Born and raised in Glendale, Arizona, Allecia spent her formative years in the southwest - fostering her love of nature and all its beauty.

She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Dayton and was a lifelong learner....

Brenda Yvonne Lail

Brenda Yvonne Lail

Mar 8, 2025

Brenda Yvonne Lail, 84, of Westerville, OH departed this life on March 8, 2025 after a long struggle with dementia. Brenda was born in 1940 to Cecil Bowen and Evelyn Payseur in Belmont, NC. She later settled on John's Island, SC where she raised her two surviving children, Paul Lail of New Albany, OH and Maria Paige Adams of Charleston,...

Robert T Selbe

Robert T Selbe

Mar 8, 2025

Robert T Selbe sadly passed away on March 8th, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on March 27th, 1965 in San Diego, California.

Robert is survived by his wife Niki Lacy, 4 children, 2 brothers, and several grandchildren. He loved to eat and travel as much as he could. Robert obtained a college degree in business. He proudly served his...

Emma Lou Rupe

Emma Lou Rupe

Mar 8, 2025

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Emma L. Rupe (Byrom) age 64, born May 5th 1960 in Charleston, WV, passed away on March 8th 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She is proceeded in death by her parents Woodrow and Mary Byrom. Emma is survived by her husband of 45 years Michael, son Christopher (Amy) Rupe, grandchildren...

Jeffrey Michael Perdue

Jeffrey Michael Perdue

Mar 7, 2025

Jeffrey M. Perdue, 61, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on March 7, 2025. A proud Marine Corps veteran, Jeffrey served honorably as an 0311 Infantry Rifleman and carried the values of the United States Marine Corps with him throughout his life. After his military service, Jeffrey remained active in his community as a dedicated baseball and football coach, guiding and...

Thomas Henderson Wilson

Thomas Henderson Wilson

Mar 6, 2025

Thomas Henderson Wilson (Big Tom), 77, of Milford Center, passed away late in the evening on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Riverside Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Ohio after complications from multiple infections.

The oldest of two children, Tom was born November 29, 1947, in Ashland, Kentucky to the late John William (“Bill”) and Ruby (Jones) Wilson. Tom has worked a variety...

Crystal Andrea Montoya

Crystal Andrea Montoya

Mar 6, 2025

Our beloved daughter Crystal Andrea Montoya was born on Long Island, NY on May 16, 2008. She went home to be with Jesus on March 6, 2025 at the age of 16 in Columbus, OH.

Crystal will remain a bright light in our lives and will forever be cherished by her parents Christina and Camilo, along with her younger siblings Jaylin,...

Ronald Junior Rahn

Ronald Junior Rahn

Mar 5, 2025

Ronald Junior Rahn, born on April 8, 1978, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, departed from this world on March 5, 2025, following a massive heart attack at the OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was 46 years old.

Ronald will be deeply missed by his loving spouse, Becky Rahn (Beach) of Fredericktown, Ohio. Their journey together began on April 30, 2005, in Mount...

David E Jennings

David E Jennings

Mar 4, 2025

David E. Jennings

May 26, 1953 – March 4,2025

Our Brother, David 71 of Columbus Ohio, passed away Tuesday evening March 4, 2025. He was born to Ethel and Joe Jennings May 26, 1953, on his mother’s birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe & Ethel and his older brother Harry Jennings. He is survived by his oldest brother...

Barbara Lee Surbrook

Barbara Lee Surbrook

Mar 3, 2025

COLUMBUS – Barbara Lee Surbrook, age 78, passed away March 3, 2025, surrounded by loving family. A resident of New York City for over 40 years, Barbara moved to Columbus after retirement to be with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Marie Surbrook and her sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Leonard Benson. She is...

Kenneth Arthur Seifert

Kenneth Arthur Seifert

Mar 2, 2025

Kenneth (Ken) Arthur Seifert, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather peacefully Entered the Gates of Heaven. Ken was born in Baltimore, Maryland and spent most of his adult life in Grove City, Ohio. Ken was preceded in death by his parents Augustus and Grace Benway Seifert and brother Frank Seifert. He is survived by wife Susan Payne Seifert; children—Aaron (Keri)...

Jeffrey Morris Wilson

Jeffrey Morris Wilson

Feb 25, 2025

Jeffrey was a cherished father, son, brother, and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. 

Proceeded in death by Dad, Michael Wilson and Aunt, Evonne Buckley. He was joined a few days after his death by his sister, Kelly Wilson. 

Survived by Mother, Linda (Sam) Carter, and Sisters, Tanya Wilson and Terri (Karl) Scholl. He was the...

Lisa Ellen (Klepinger) Jones

Lisa Ellen (Klepinger) Jones

Feb 25, 2025

Lisa Ellen (Klepinger) Jones, 55, passed away on February 25, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio, after a five-year battle with Frontotemporal Dementia. She lived a life filled with love, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to her family, friends, and community.

Born on April 6, 1969, in Worthington, Lisa was a proud graduate of Worthington High School and the Linworth Alternative Program. She...

Ricky Allen Speakman

Ricky Allen Speakman

Feb 23, 2025

Ricky Allen Speakman from Circleville, born January 27, 1964 and passed away February 23, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his parents Sam and Faye Speakman; brother Terry Speakman and sister Carol LeMaster.

Survived by his wife Ellie Speakman, sister Paula (Mike) Gillian, brother Sammy Speakman; grandchildren Etan and Jada.

 

Richard Lee Mayer

Richard Lee Mayer

Feb 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Lee (Dick) Mayer on February 23, 2025, at the age of ninety-three. Dick was born on January 18, 1932 in Cincinnati Ohio.

When Dick was young, his family lived in several places, including Cincinnati, Flushing, and Columbus Ohio. He attended Bowling Green Military Academy and then The Ohio State...

William Charles Merz

William Charles Merz

Feb 23, 2025

William Charles Merz of Columbus, born November 17, 1957, passed peacefully February 23, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

William was a loving Son, Brother, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, and Friend. He was a loyal Ohio State and Dallas Cowboy Fan. A longtime and retired employee of Bodycote of Cols. He brought laughter to all with his charismatic and comical personality. 

Billy,...

James Stiffler Jr.

James Stiffler Jr.

Feb 22, 2025

James "Jay" A. Stiffler, Jr., aged 67, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Feb 22, 2025. 

 Born on Jul 31, 1957 to Mary Louise and James A. Stiffler, Sr., he was the middle child between his sister, Louann, and brother, David. His career began in the former family business, Stiffler's Stores, before he went on to own two restaurants, became...

Paul David Johnson

Paul David Johnson

Feb 21, 2025

Paul David Johnson "Our Buddy" 

Age 80 of Columbus, Ohio

Passed away February 21, 2025 surrounded by family.

He was born in Ashland, KY on October 19, 1944

a son of the late Harry Lee Johnson 

and the late Merle Boyles Walker.

He is proceeded in death along with his parents,

3 sisters Ida Melvin, Betty Adkins and Vicki Reed, 

daughter Paula Vickers,

and grandson Justin Smallwood. 

He married Shirley...

Janyce W Yeager

Janyce W Yeager

Feb 21, 2025

Janyce West Yeager died peacefully on February 21st at the age of 88 in Columbus, Ohio.She was born December 16, 1936, in Columbus, to Burton Louis, Jr. and Dorothy Lee West. Jan graduated from Upper Arlington High School in 1954 and maintained close friendships with her classmates throughout her life. She went on to attain her Registered Nursing degree and...