Obituaries

Elmer Harry Pennington

Elmer Harry Pennington

Jan 21, 2025

Elmer Pennington Born on October 12th 1956 Passed away-January 21-2025 Parents/ Relford Dennis Pennington and Anna Pennington Elmer had lots of brothers and sisters and twin sister! Elmer had four kids of his own Tonya, Candy, and Joseph. Elmer when he was younger and full of life, He never drove a car, he walked all the time until he bought...

Stephan Lee Evans

Stephan Lee Evans

Jan 21, 2025

Steve Evans, 64, passed away peacefully on January 21st, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Donna, kids Stephan(Brittany), Kimber(Shawn), and Mason. Grandkids Lariah, Kylee, Kaylee, Chase and Alexis. Mother in Law Charlotte. Many special friends and family members including Tommy and Tina Carle. He is Preceded in death by His Father Ron, Mother...

Carolyn Sue Myers

Carolyn Sue Myers

Jan 20, 2025

Carolyn Sue Myers 

Sue had the final say in her courageous eleven-year battle with ovarian cancer on Monday, January 20, 2025, when she entered into the presence of Jesus, her Savior, for eternity.

Sue was born on March 27, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Earl & Carol Shafer. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Wynd...

Brittany Ann Hemingway

Brittany Ann Hemingway

Jan 19, 2025

Brittany Ann Hemingway, born January 11, 1996 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Columbus. She was 29 years old.

Brittany is survived by her devoted husband, Chaze Lige; her beloved children, Juliana and Jaiden Hemingway; her loving parents, Orlando and Tina Hemingway; her brother Chad Hemingway and his wife Stephanie; her cherished nieces Hailey and Cheyenne Hemingway;...

Ronny Wayne Lauderdale

Ronny Wayne Lauderdale

Jan 19, 2025

Ronny Wayne Lauderdale, age 70, was born in Gadsen, Alabama to the union of Hester M. (Porch) and Eulis D. Lauderdale.

Ronny was a loving brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and a dear friend. He was a man of many words and a jack of all trades. He enjoyed taking on tasks and had a solution for just about any problem....

Judith Hope Smiley

Judith Hope Smiley

Jan 19, 2025

Judith Hope Smiley was born in Chicago, Illinois, January 17, 1942, and passed peacefully on January 19, 2025. She moved to Columbus, Ohio in high school and graduated from West High School in 1960. On August 10, 1963, she married the love of her life Jim Smiley, and they were married for over 61 years. 

Judy loved to travel, discovering Hilton...

Mary Louise (Price) Jones

Mary Louise (Price) Jones

Jan 18, 2025

Mary Louise (Price) Jones, 92, passed away January 18, 2025. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband, Toussaint L. Jr.; sons, Steven and Toussaint L. III; grandson, Knehemiah A. Bell, Sr.; son-in law, Joseph B. White, Jr.; parents, Ardrice and Fannie Price; sisters, Audrey June Simmons and Celestine Littlejohn; brothers, Isaac “Ike“, Lawrence, and Ardrice “Bernard“ Price.

She is...

Dolores J Sramcik

Dolores J Sramcik

Jan 18, 2025

Dolores Joan “Jo” Sramcik passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Worthington Christian Village.

She was born in Somerton, Ohio. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph L. Huntsman and Esther Lynn Huntsman Hendershot; husband, John N. Sramcik and eight older siblings. She is survived by her daughters Jennifer and Julie; her grandchildren, Lauren Moore (Kevin Bauer) and Nicholas...

Ruth Ann Feyh

Ruth Ann Feyh

Jan 17, 2025

Ruth Ann (Law) Feyh

Died January 17, 2025 in Circleville, Ohio, just two days after her 88th birthday.

Ruth was Born January 15, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio to James Henry Law and Sophronia Ann (May) Law.

She is survived by her daughters Belinda S. Feyh, Columbus, Ohio, Deborah J. Lorentz, Circleville, Ohio, sister, and Betty J. (Law) Borgan of Circleville, Ohio. Grandchildren Amy...

James O'Dell Farley

James O'Dell Farley

Jan 17, 2025

James O'Dell Farley, better known as "Sam", was born September 18, 1957 In Westerville, Ohio to the union of Donald Edward and Betty Elisabeth Spellman Farley who proceeded him into Eternity. He was the second of two children. One sibling proceeded him in death his brother Donald Farley Jr. Sam was a long time resident of Pataskala Ohio.Sam spent most...

Deanna Lee Johnson

Deanna Lee Johnson

Jan 17, 2025

Deanna Lee Johnson (Dee), age 80 was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 26, 1944, to Jerol G. Osman and Betty M. Osman and passed away peacefully of Alzheimer's Disease under Gentiva Hospice Care on January 17, 2025, in Gahanna, Ohio. She graduated from West High School in 1962 and married her high school sweetheart Robert (Bob) Johnson shortly after. 

She...

April R. Shaffer

April R. Shaffer

Jan 16, 2025

April Shaffer, age 50, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025. She was born on February 7th, 1974 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Patricia and Basil Shaffer. To start her new chapter in life she moved to Wheeling, WV and then moved to Columbus, OH where she dedicated 14 years to the USPS and lived out the rest of...

Susan Hayes

Susan Hayes

Jan 16, 2025

Susan Hayes, born May 16, 1953 in Oklahoma and passed away January 16, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her mother Betty Brown and son Dana Hayes.

Survived by her son Verlin (Angela) Hayes; grandson Dereck Hayes and granddaughter Kaylee (Vernon) Goodman; great grandson Kaiden Goodman; sister Tina Arthur and brother Tony King.

Former longtime resident of Hilliard, Ohio...

Kathleen Lynn English

Kathleen Lynn English

Jan 16, 2025

Kathleen (Bullen) English, 72, passed away on January 16th, 2025. She was born on March 25, 1952, in Wilmington, Ohio, to Orba E. (Carey) Bullen and Hubert L. Bullen. 

She is survived by her daughter, Amber English, and three granddaughters, Tiana English (14), Ariana English (9), and Aliyah English (8); sisters and spouses Brenda Fawley, Nancy Garner, and Rosemary Brammell (Tom);...

Tina Marie Kinzer

Tina Marie Kinzer

Jan 13, 2025

Tina Marie Kinzer, 60, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on January 13, 2025. Tina was born on April 6, 1964, to Bernard and Gail Kinzer. She was raised by her maternal grandmother, Betty Dunlap. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her family, friends and her beloved dog Majesty. Tina is preceded in death by her Mother Gail, her Father Bernard,...

Chris Tsitouris

Chris Tsitouris

Jan 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Chris Tsitouris announce his passing on January 12th, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Anne Kirchner Tsitouris. He passed away at the age of 80 in Columbus, Ohio.

Born on September 23, 1944 to Helen and Gus Tsitouris, Chris was a lifelong Buckeye who grew up in Bexley, Ohio, where he later...

Daniel "Dan" Bryon Haffke

Daniel "Dan" Bryon Haffke

Jan 11, 2025

Daniel (Dan) Bryon Haffke, 57, of Canal Winchester, passed away on January 11th after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He passed in his home peacefully while being cared for by his loving family.

Dan was born on February 7, 1967, to Jo Haffke in San Pedro, California.

In 1997, Dan and Charleen Haffke met in California, and it was love at...

Wali Shabazz

Wali Shabazz

Jan 11, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wali Elohim Shabazz, also known as Lamont Lee Chambers, on 1/11/2025, at the age of 49. Wali was born on 10/18/1975 in Columbus, Ohio, to Pamela Day and the late Leroy Mullins. 

Wali was an energetic, fun, loving man, who enjoyed staying fit and spending time with family, especially with...

Leonard Manuel Wills

Leonard Manuel Wills

Jan 10, 2025

Leonard Manuel Wills “Lenny” age 74, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on January 10, 2025 surrounded by loving family.

Lenny was born on January 26, 1950 in Rushville, Indiana, the son of Leonard and Martha Wills, née Bryant. Lenny was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.

Lenny played basketball, football, and ran track in his school days. He held a high school...

Norma Louise Mills

Norma Louise Mills

Jan 10, 2025

Norma Louise Mills, age 92 and lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord surrounded by family on January 10, 2025. She was born March 20, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to Alphretta (Moss) and Ernest Holderby. She was the sister of the late Donna Holderby (Neeley). Norma was a graduate of South High School....