Obituaries

Leslie Ivory

Jan 29, 2020

On January 29, 2020, Leslie Dyann Ivory was called back to the Presence. Leslie was born on May 2, 1973, a birth she shared with her twin sister Laura. She attended Broadleigh Elementary School and Mohawk Middle School. In 1991 she graduated from West High School. In 1998 Leslie was blessed with the birth of twin sons, one of...

Wilma Dugan

Jan 28, 2020

Wilma J. Dugan (Harding), 89, born November 6, 1930 was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday January 28, 2020. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Donald E. Dugan. Survived by her children David Dugan, Linda Louden (David), Patricia Frison; 7 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild. Preceded in...

Theodore Hatzo III

Jan 28, 2020

Theodore “Skip” Hatzo III, age 75, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on January 28, 2020. Skip was a lifelong resident of Columbus, who worked as a clerk and retired from the Columbus Municipal Courts. He enjoyed spending his time riding motorcycles, fishing for bass, spending time with his dogs, doting on his grandchildren, and he especially loved his lunch...

Anderson West

Jan 27, 2020

Anderson West (Sunrise) July 27, 1943 ~ (Sunset) January 27, 2020

Anderson West, born July 27, 1943 to Rubin and Geneva West passed away January 27, 2020.  He graduated from Grove City High School.  Anderson was a proud Army Veteran with the desire to have a military home going.  He was also known as Sonny to those...

Cecil Gilyard

Jan 25, 2020

Apostle Cecil W. Gilyard, was born October 18, 1952 in Richtex South Carolina, to James E. Gilyard Sr. and Mae Belle Gilyard. He departed his earthly home on January 25, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. He was educated in Fairfield County Schools, where he was a graduate of McCrorey-Liston. Apostle Gilyard received his call into the ministry in the early...

Devon Johnson

Jan 25, 2020

Devon C Johnson, 38, ended her journey on January 25, 2020, with her family by her side. After fighting many complicated health battles. I will not say that she lost her fight. No, she fought to the end and has crossed the finish line into our mother’s open arms in Heaven.

Devon joined the world September 25,...

Starlet Wilson

Jan 24, 2020

The family of Starlet Shanae Wilson regrets to inform you of her sudden passing in the early morning hours of January 24th, 2020. Starlet, known in life as “Star”, left this world peacefully & with the presence of Christ the Savior in her heart. Starlet became a member of Praise Temple, where she was a member of the children’s...

Denice Koslow

Jan 24, 2020

Denice Sales Koslow, age 69, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio after succumbing to a terminal lung disease.  It would be wrong to say that Denice lost her battle. This strong and extremely loving yet stubborn Texas lady never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she got, she...

LaVon Harrison

Jan 24, 2020

LaVon Jolene Harrison was embraced by God the early morning of Friday, January 24th, 2020. Born in Salina, KS in 1941 she joins her Mother Zelta Smaka, Step Father Frank Smaka of Azle, TX, Father Lloyd Edward Wilcox of Topeka, KS, sisters, Joan Jones of Dallas, TX and Beverly Wilcox of Salina, KS. Survived by sister Lloydena Jean Richards,...

Robert Blevins

Jan 24, 2020

Robert (Bob) Blevins born April 16, 1976 passed away peacefully while sleeping in the home that he loved on Friday January 24, 2020 at the age of 43. Bob was a beautiful soul that was kind and giving, a person that would stand up for the underdog and ensure fairness. Bob's greatest joy in life was his family, he...

James Klingshirn

Jan 22, 2020

James Paul Klingshirn of Columbus, Ohio passed away on January 22nd, just shy of his 71st birthday. Jim was born February 3rd, 1949 in Lima, Ohio to Edward and Lorene (Schmitz) Klingshirn. Jim graduated from Lima Central Catholic High School, and served in the United States Air Force where he worked as a mechanic on the KC-135 aircraft. He...

Benjamin Wiant

Jan 22, 2020

Benjamin Wiant, 01/17/1935-01/22/2020, passed away peacefully in his home, the historic Wesley Chapel (Hilliard), from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Ben is survived by his husband, Jon Chandler; 3 children, Phillip Wiant, Portland; Brendan Wiant (Diane), Pittsburgh; Stephanie Wiant (Colin Fogarty), Portland; and 8 grandchildren. Also surviving, are his siblings, Allen Wiant (Rita), Westerville; and, Cecilia May (Michael), Santa Ana,...

Craig Maggard

Jan 21, 2020

Craig Maggard, aged 62, went to be with the Lord on January 21st, 2020.  Born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky and raised in Columbus, Ohio, he was a skilled lineman for over 30 years, a talented singer and piano player and, according to him, had the best taste in music.  Accomplished “Dad joke” teller, sharer of cheesy internet memes, and...

Elaine Patterson

Jan 13, 2020

Elaine Jane Patterson, 75, passed on January 13th 2020.  She was born to Lawrence A. and Marjorie Y. McQuaide on April 30th 1944 in Columbus O. Elaine is survived by her Two sons Martin Wayne (Lynda Brown) and Erik Sean (Kelly) Patterson. Eight Grandchildren, Two Great-Grandchildren, Two Brothers, and Three Sisters. Her Sharp wit, Joyous laugh, unrivaled love for her...

Dorothy Bingham

Jan 13, 2020

Dorothy Gordon Bingham, 90, passed away on January 13, 2020 at Crowne Point Care Facility, in Columbus, Ohio, with her daughters, after a lengthy illness.

She was born on November 4, 1929, in Columbus, Ohio. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents John and Angelina Gordon, siblings, and her late husband Ray Bingham.

Dorothy...

Brian Houle

Jan 12, 2020

Brian Forrest Houle, age 62 of Howard, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father Ronald Houle, and mother Darlene (nee Abraham). He is the beloved husband of Donna Maruniak Houle, father of Rose Eileen and Gabriel Lira, brother of Larry Houle (Sunnie), and Karen Houle Johns...

Jerry Pyett

Jan 11, 2020

Jerry Lee Pyett 60 years old of Columbus, Ohio died Saturday Jan 11, 2020 at home. Born 12/8/1959 to Jesse and Elsie Pyett. Survived by Sister Patricia and Edna children Lenore, Caroline, Ed, Mike (Jen), Billy (Tara) as well as 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and beloved dog cuddles.  Predeceased by wife Linda and Sister Rose.

Cynthia Crabtree

Jan 11, 2020

Cynthia Ann Ellison Crabtree, 60, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Saturday January 11, 2020 at 4:32PM. Cynthia was born in Columbus, Ohio to Carolyn Sue and Elmer Ellison on November 17th, 1959. She graduated from Pineville High School in 1977. Cynthia was a stay at home mother to her three children early in her life, Stacy, Annie and Zach....

Diane Kelch

Jan 10, 2020

Diane Angela Kelch

69

Friday, January 10, 2020

After a long battle with stage four lung cancer, Diane passed away peacefully in the comfort of her daughter's home, surrounded by all her children, eldest grandson, chaplain, and nurse.

Diane was born on July 28, 1950, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio....

Walter Sparks

Jan 9, 2020

Walter W Sparks , 69, of London, entered into heaven on January 9, 2020, after a valiant fight against cancer.  He was born near Milford Center, Ohio to Arthur and Florie Sparks.  Walt attended Marysville high school and began full time employment at the age of 16.  He was married to Vicki Sparks for over 50 years.

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