Obituaries

Diana Burns

Aug 30, 2019

Diana Liola Sauls Burns, 68, of Pickerington, OH passed away August 30, 2019. Diana was born in El Campo, Texas January 19, 1951 to Malcolm Lynn and Doris Anna Hoelscher Sauls. She Married Brian David Burns August 10, 1985 in Austin, Texas. Diana attended The University of Texas at Austin working towards a degree in Music. She left UT...

Dominique Hicks

Aug 29, 2019

Dominique D. Hicks, age 26, passed unexpectedly on August 29, 2019.

Survived by parents Kendra (Michael Jr.) Palmer and Freddie Hicks; siblings Kenneth Hicks, Michael Palmer III, Fred Jr., Omar, Loretta, and Sergio; grandparents Denise Jackson and Priscilla Long; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Preceded in...

Roberta Bridges

Aug 28, 2019

Roberta Marie Bridges, age 68, was called to Heaven on Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 from her home in Columbus, Ohio. Born May 23rd, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to Roberta Jordan (Files) and Louis Jordan Sr. she was one of six children. She herself has six children, Clifton Harris, Maurice (Viola) Harris, Tamika Chitison, Tony Bridges Jr., all of Columbus, Autamasha...

Billie Ingram

Aug 25, 2019

Billie Harris Ingram went to be with her Lord on August 25, 2019, at the age of 93. She was the former wife of Robert L. Ingram of Montgomery, Alabama; daughter of Ishmael Harris of Ashland, KY and Grace Davis Temple of Kenton, Ohio. Her sons, Bruce and Grey Ingram also precede her in death. She is survived by...

Joan Tozer

Aug 23, 2019

Joan Heberlein Tozer, of Delaware OH, was The Top!  She would have made a perfect addition to those lyrics compiled by Cole Porter.  Joan’s kind spirit departed this earth peacefully on the late evening of August 23rd.  In doing so, she joined her beloved husband of 61 years, William Thomas Tozer, who had passed in 2017.

Joan...

Allan Martin

Aug 21, 2019

Allan "Pokey" Martin, age 44, went to be with the Lord on Aug 21, 2019. Allan is preceded in death by his father Alvin Martin Sr., and his mother Mary Martin. Survived by his kids Alvin Martin and Stephanie Martin, his 3 beautiful granddaughters Leah, Mary, Nevaeh, his brothers David Martin Alvin Martin Jr., his sisters Laurie Martin and Starr...

Richard Knowlton

Aug 21, 2019

Richard C. Knowlton, age 68, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his home in Columbus, Ohio.  Rich was born in Columbus on Feb.10, 1951 to Charles H. Jr. and Mary Anne (Nudd) Knowlton.  A lifetime resident of Ohio, Rich graduated from Upper Arlington High School in 1969 and attended Ohio State University.  He was employed for over 30...

Robert Vance

Aug 18, 2019

Middleport - Robert Earl Vance, 79, of Middleport Carson Road, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at OSU East.

Born on the family farm at Middleport on October 30, 1939, the son of the late Glenn G. and Cora Adkins Vance. He was a retired Famer, Auto repair-Painter, Outdoorsman, Author of Antique Traps, and many other...

Brenda Skeens

Aug 18, 2019

Brenda Skeens (64), of Xenia, Ohio passed away on August 18th, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center due to an unexpected illness.

Brenda married her husband, Wayne Skeens on June 23rd, 1973 in Xenia, Ohio.

She retired from Wright-Patterson AFB. Brenda was a devout Christian, enjoyed needle work and reading. She was...

Helen Bonnie

Aug 16, 2019

Helen Louise Bonnie, 91, of Upper Arlington, passed away on Friday morning, August 16, 2019, at her home. She was the beloved matriarch of the Bonnie family.

Born on June 5, 1928 to Sabinus and Irene Lindsey; Helen was a proud 1946 graduate of Grandview High School - Go Bobcats! - where she played basketball and was...

William Curran

Aug 15, 2019

Curran, William William Joseph Curran, passed away after a long illness on August 15, 2019. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother and fantastic chef. He is survived by his mother, Susanne Curran; father, Tom Curran (Sandy); siblings, Shelly Diodore, (Jerry) Tom Curran (Brenda), Leslie Heath (Mark) , Lisa Rogers (Todd), Stephanie Curran; and 11 nieces and...

Richard Mann

Aug 12, 2019

Richard A. Mann, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 12, 2019. Born on June 12, 1952, to parents Donald D. Mann and Dorothea I. Litzenberg in Findlay, Ohio. Richard is preceded in death by father Donald D. Mann and mother Dorothea I. Litzenberg. Arrangements are being handled by Shaw-Davis Funeral Homes.

Elena Thompson

Aug 10, 2019

On Saturday, August 10th, 2019 God called Elena Thompson home at the age of 51. Elena was born on September 13th, 1967 in Columbus Ohio to Richard and Nileta Thomas. Beloved, Daughter, Mother, Sister and friend. She was known for her adventurous soul, and outgoing personality. As well as being outspoken and strong willed. She was always there to...

Veronica Cooney

Aug 9, 2019

Veronica Eve Cooney, Ronnie, age 53. Born on February 5 th 1966 in Prospect, Ohio to parents John and Ellene Fragmin. Proceeded in death by father, John Fragmin and her beloved grandparents. Survived by mother Ellene Fragmin,; sisters Vanessia Purvis, Mary Troesch, Angie Fragmin, Anita Olsen and Annalisha Fragmin; Daughter Lindsay Cooney; Granddaughter Zoey Tyx; many beloved nieces and nephews,...

Edward "Ed" Scruggs

Aug 9, 2019

Edward “Ed” Melvin Scruggs, 65 of Columbus, Ohio passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at his residence.

He was born July 2, 1954 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Charles and Harlena Scruggs.

Ed was a member of the East High School class of 1972.  He retired from Mansfield Correctional Institute in 1999.

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Bernard Rose

Aug 8, 2019

Bernard L. (Butch) Rose, age 76, of Columbus, OH, passed away on Thursday,

August 8, 2019. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Preceded in

death by his wife of 33 years, Audrey Rose, and mother, Betty Rose. Survived by father Noah

M. Rose, children Bernard L. Rose, Jr. and...

Alexander 'Alex' Huston

Aug 7, 2019

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Alexander ‘Alex’ Stephen Huston, age 27 passed on August 7, 2019. Born October 12, 1991 in Bellview, IL to parents John Richard Huston, Jr. and Victoria Louise Gillis Huston. Survived by beloved daughter Cali Raye Huston and her mother Alisha Boich Truxall; loving parents; sister Stephanie Ann (Jacob Carney) Huston; brothers David Michael (Tamara McCarty) Huston...

Betty Salzgaber

Aug 7, 2019

Betty Loretta Hall Salzgaber went home to Jesus on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the age of 99.  Preceded in Death by her husband Ralph, parents Ira and Mary {Dowell} Hall, and brothers and sisters Charles, Vernon, Donald, Robert, Mildred (Taylor), Pauline (Goodwin), and Richard; she is survived by son Ralph II, granddaughters Elasha Beth and Deborah Noel, and...

Terrance "Terry" Clark

Aug 6, 2019

Terrance “Terry” Dean Clark, age 51, of Westerville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 peacefully after a long battle with illness at St Ann’s Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. Terry was born on September 29th, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York, to Thomas and Christine Clark, Jr.

Terry is preceded in death by his...

Bonita West

Aug 4, 2019

Bonita West, 69, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 4, 2019 at 11:30 pm. She is preceded in death by her father George (Bon) West, mother Nola Hall-West, son Chad I. Clark, sister Peggy West- MacPherson, brother Ralph West, brother Donald West, and husband Larry I. Clark. Bonita is survived by her daughter Sabrina C. Clark, son...