Obituaries

Feb 22, 2020

Nancy Graham Sheets (75) of Westerville, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb 22, 2020, while in Hospice care. At her request, no formal service will be held. Nancy was born December 13, 1944 to parents Herman and Gretis Graham, whom preceded her in death. Nancy was a loving wife and mother, and gave of herself tirelessly to the...

Feb 22, 2020

Vincent “Vic” Hammond, 67, of Rincon, Georgia, passed suddenly on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Vic was born May 12, 1952 in Zanesville, Ohio to Joseph Hammond and Alice (McGreevy) Hammond. He graduated from DeVry University and worked as an engineer in the aviation industry throughout his lifetime at the Harris Corporation, Northrup Grumman, Boeing, and Gulfstream Aerospace. Mr. Hammond...

Feb 21, 2020

J. Richard “Dick” Jones, age 73, of Westerville, Ohio, was reunited with the love of his life Connie Jones on February 21, 2020. He was born on May 12, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Dr. Warren Richard and Mary Louise (Robuck) Jones.

In 1980, Richard started his own company called CardioDiagnostic Technology, where he worked until...

Feb 21, 2020

Evonne Summerford, age 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on February 21, 2020. She was born in McArthur, Ohio on March 4, 1932 to parents Cleo (Burt) and Owen Nichols. Evonne was a longtime employee of the State of Ohio, and retired from the Health Department in the 1980’s. Throughout life she enjoyed her many road trips to Las...

Feb 19, 2020

Hyo Yim Driscoll, age 64, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 12:12AM at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born November 18, 1955, in Sunchon, South Korea. She loved watching Korean dramas, gardening, travelling and spending time with family. Hyo loved her family selflessly by putting them before herself. She...

Feb 19, 2020

Ruby Bell (Williams) Heston of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by family on February 19, 2020. She was born on February 15 to parents William and Francis (West) Williams in Stanton, Kentucky She married young and raised 5 children. Later, she babysat all her grandchildren while the parents worked and raised a few of them along...

Feb 17, 2020

Mildred Ruth Collen of Laurels of Worthington, OH formerly of Lancaster, OH and Trade, TN, passed away February 17, 2020. Mildred was born on October 11, 1930 in Tazwell, TN to Monley Collins and Fluie Herton Collins.

Ruth loved spending time with family and friends, and enjoyed cooking and family gatherings.  She is best known for her...

Feb 16, 2020

CAPT Norman John Shackelton, Jr (ret) of Westerville, Ohio lost his final battle with cancer in the early morning hours of February 16th, 2020.

Born on October 30, 1939 in Syracuse, New York to a career Immigration and Naturalization officer, he grew up in both upstate New York and Canada.  Graduating from high school in Canada and...

Feb 15, 2020

Yvonne Roberta (Durant) Weiser, 91, of Granville, OH, passed away on Feb. 15 in her home at the Middleton Senior Living facility.

Yvonne was born on May 17, 1928 in Buffalo, NY, the youngest child of Henry and Agnes (Melanson) Durant. An avid reader, she early on developed her lifelong love of learning. She attended business school after...

Feb 13, 2020

HAYNES

William 'Bill' Calvin Haynes, 73, passed away February 13, 2020 in Dublin, Ohio. Born April 2, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to predeceased parents William and Remanda Matthews Haynes. Survived by former wife Donna Haynes; step-children Steven (Toyia) Hairston and Shannon Spence; grandchildre Marquise, Zionna, Zaria, Za'Mya and Desiree. Bill was a long time employee of Tony's...

Feb 13, 2020

Richard “Rick” Rodawalt, age 61, of Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2020. He was born on January 22, 1959 in Fremont, Ohio where he grew up with his mother Betty, brother Robert “Bob”, and sister Bonnie Jo. At eighteen years old Rick enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served a full term as an air traffic...

Feb 12, 2020

Wayne Evans, age 78, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 12, 2020. He was born on July 16, 1941 to parents Clarence and Margaret (Barnes) Evans in Evansville, Indiana.

Throughout life Wayne was involved in many different organizations, in his younger years he served in the Indiana National Guard, and was the...

Feb 10, 2020

Irvin Stuart Tongret Jr., age 60, of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2020. Stuart was a Master Carpenter, enjoyed fishing every chance he got, and was also an avid collector and dealer of art pottery.

Stuart is preceded in death by his parents Faye and Ross DeWalt, father Irvin S. Tongret Sr., sister Karala...

Feb 10, 2020

Beverly J. “Mamaw” Lagore, age 77 yrs, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully with her family at her home on Monday, February 10, 2020.

Born January 17, 1943, in Bedford, Indiana to the late Glendora Kinser. Beverly was a dedicated and hardworking COTA bus driver for the city of Columbus for over 20 years. Beverly loved her time...

Feb 9, 2020

Marine Veteran, Billy Adene Blake, age 88, of Delaware, Ohio, passed away at home surrounded by his family on February 9, 2020.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents William and Evelyn Blake, brothers Pete, Gene, and Roy, daughter Patricia Blake Reed, and son-in-law Melvin Wardrup.

Billy is survived by his wife Phyllis just...

Feb 9, 2020

VAN DYKE

Kenneth L. Van Dyke, 89, born January 24, 1931, arrived in Heaven on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Survived by his second wife Jane, children Gary (Sandy), Becca Gueulette (Joe Rodenfels), John (Michelle), Julie Krueger (Todd), Mike (Susan), step-daughters Valerie Hayes and Sue Neitzke; 16 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 7 step-great grandchildren.  Siblings Rita Hamm...

Feb 9, 2020

Jeffrey Lee (Jeff) Fairbanks passed away February 9, 2020 at his residence.  He was 58.  Jeff was born April 9, 1961 in Columbus.  He was a member of the Groveport-Madison High School class of 1979.  He held several positions during his working career including those of warehouse worker/warehouse manager at The Living Room/Sofa Express in Columbus, a roofer in...

Feb 7, 2020

Robert Kruger, 54, died February 7th, 2020 at his home in Columbus, Ohio, after an illness.

Rob was born on May 3rd, 1965 in Streator, Il to Jeanne and Elmer Kruger. He married Diana Kruger (Fairall) on September 24, 1994. In his spare time he enjoyed seeing movies and working in his yard. He is survived by...

Feb 6, 2020

Steven Perry Clark, 64, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 in Ashland Kentucky. He was born on April 23, 1955 to Thelma Chambers in Columbus Ohio.

Steve enjoyed three main things in his life. His first love has always been spending time and traveling with his Daughter Cynthia Clark, being a part of Buckeye Nation, and...

Feb 6, 2020

Harley Preston Miller age 83 passed away Thursday Feb.6th 2020 in Columbus,Ohio. Born May 15th 1936 in Waverly, Ohio. Veteran of the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. Retired after 25 years  from Leibert Corp  Delaware,Ohio.

Preceded in death by wife Carol, parents Harley and Gladys (Benson) Miller and 9 brothers and sisters.

Survived by son...