Obituaries

Jerry Lee Lockhart

Jerry Lee Lockhart

May 11, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Lockhart, who departed this world on Sunday, May 11th, 2025.

Born on December 4th, 1973, in Columbus, Ohio, Jerry was the son of Greg Lockhart and Janice (Brown) Lockhart. Jerry was greatly loved by his sister Jennifer (Lockhart) Floyd, whom he often referred to as Refinnej, teasing her by...

Jeremiah Daniel Spires

Jeremiah Daniel Spires

May 11, 2025

Jeremiah Daniel Spires, age 40, passed away on May 11, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1985, at St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, to Peggy Spires. He excitedly joined the United States Army in 2004, right out of high school. Proudly serving for 3.5 years. He was stationed in South Korea and Colorado and was deployed to Iraq...

Michael F. Parrett

Michael F. Parrett

May 11, 2025

Michael Fitzpatrick Parrett born April 29, 1950 in Tarentum, PA, died at home May 11, 2025 after a long illness. Mike was a proud Mifflin High School graduate, class of 1968. He was preceded in death by parents William A. Parrett IV and Betty David Parrett, brother William A. Parrett V and sister Vicki Yost. He leaves his wife of...

John A. Milling

John A. Milling

May 11, 2025

John “Ace” Milling, 75, died peacefully surrounded by family on May 11, 2025, after facing a difficult illness with strength and dignity. He was born on September 12, 1949 at the old Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, California to John and Esther Milling. John grew up on La Jolla beaches and spent summer vacations in Texas with his aunts, uncles,...

Thomas R Todd

Thomas R Todd

May 11, 2025

Born January 5th 1950 to Arthur and Marjorie (Coontz) Todd in Columbus, Ohio. Passed on May 11, 2025 in Circleville, Ohio .

Tom was proceeded in death by his wife Mary “Aggie” (Smales) Todd, parents, and brother John “Jack” Todd.

He is survived by children; Donna Scott, Becky and Reb Fularz, Thomas and Kelsea Todd. Grandchildren; Jayson and Melissa, Frank, Chance, and...

Susan Joyce Litton

Susan Joyce Litton

May 9, 2025

Susan Joyce Litton, PhD, 77, of Columbus, passed away suddenly on May 9, 2025. Susan was born in County Durham, England. Her father was a family doctor, and her mother was a grade-school teacher. In the year between high school and college she worked as an au pair in France and Italy. Susan worked in The Ohio State University’s Office...

Dorothy Byrdsong

Dorothy Byrdsong

May 9, 2025

Dorothy Mae Helen Byrdsong, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025. She was 90 years old.

Born on January 5, 1935, in Villa Rica, Georgia, Dorothy was the cherished daughter of Will and Annie Byrdsong. She was a woman of great strength, wisdom, and grace whose presence brought warmth and comfort to everyone who knew...

John Alston

John Alston

May 9, 2025

John Keith “Jack” Alston, 90, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 9, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. He carried the love and devotion of his family with him. Jack’s life was transformed as a young man, through the power of his faith in Jesus Christ and the fruit of the Spirit was clearly evident...

April Latif

April Latif

May 8, 2025

April Latif age 68, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at Wexner Medical Center on May 8, 2025. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on April 9, 1957, to Dorothy and Richard DuBois. April made her way to Ohio as an adult with her late husband, Issam Latif and has resided there since.

April had a life marked...

Kristen Lee Willis

Kristen Lee Willis

May 7, 2025

Kristen Lee Willis, 71, of Lewis Center, passed away peacefully at the Kobacker House in Columbus on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 4, 1953, to the late Doyle F. Bishop and Roberta A. (Hopper) Bishop.

Kristen was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan, attending many home games and even decorating a room in her...

Florence Annette Mickens Fleming

Florence Annette Mickens Fleming

May 5, 2025

Ms. Florence Annette Fleming (AKA Granny / Nanal ) passed away on 5 May 2025 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Her Homecoming Service and Internment will be held at 2:30 PM, 30 May 2025 at

Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road, Columbus Ohio 43202. (614) 267-5471

Ms. Flo was a force in nature and a Mature Advisor to all. She was intelligent, witty...

Brenda Kay Lindsey

Brenda Kay Lindsey

May 5, 2025

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Brenda Kay Lindsey. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away with her family by her side on May 5th, 2025.She will be remembered by her children Jeanette (Tony) Masterson, Shawn (Heather) Handshey, and Lee (Krystal) Lindsey. Her grandchildren Ciara (Dino) Mojica, Angel Handshey, Lee Lindsey...

Christine Ruth Birdwell

Christine Ruth Birdwell

May 3, 2025

Christine Ruth Birdwell passed away the morning of May 3, 2025, in Hospice care at Westminster-Thurber/Ohio Living. She was born on Christmas Eve, 1931 in Hammond, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Karl Christian Kornman and Mildred Rarick Kornman, and by her former husband, Rawson Paige Birdwell Jr. Christine is survived by her daughter Leslie Birdwell Shortlidge...

Vermelle M. Price

Vermelle M. Price

May 2, 2025

Vermelle M. Price, Sunrise April 17, 1938 and Sunset May 2, 2025. Born in Charleston, South Carolina. Predeceased in death by her Mother Rebecca Mack, Father Leroy Mack, Granddaughter Benay Butler, Andre Price Jr., and Andre Price Sr.

Survived by Children Renee (George) Hope, Bennie (Renee) Price, and Glenita (Sheryl). Grandchildren Randolph Henderson, Tamecca Price, Ayanna Nutter, James Nutter, Domonic Bowers,...

Elizabeth Flowers

Elizabeth Flowers

May 2, 2025

Elizabeth I Flowers, 88 passed away after a long illness.

She is preceded in death by her husband Joe, son Samuel and daughter Constance. 

Elizabeth is survived by her daughters Kathy and Sherina, 9 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. 

We love her. 

She will be greatly missed.

Fred M Weimer Sr

Fred M Weimer Sr

May 2, 2025

On Thursday, May 2, 2025, Frederick Martin Weimer, Sr., loving husband, father, brother, son, grandfather (who went by Pa), and friend, passed away surrounded by loved ones at the age of 87.

Frederick was born on May 21, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to Charles and Thelma (Gorslene) Weimer. On March 6, 1960 he married Jean Ann Phinney. They raised two sons,...

Nancy Ruth King

Nancy Ruth King

Apr 30, 2025

Nancy Ruth King (Haines) passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 30, 2025 at the age of 71 in Columbus, Ohio She was preceded in death by her daughter Tracy Ann, her mother, Helen C. Haines, her father, Robert E. Haines, and her brother Robert E Haines, Jr.

Born May 14, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio, Nancy spent most of her life in...

Guido A. Monacelli

Guido A. Monacelli

Apr 30, 2025

Guido A. Monacelli, 93, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

A devoted husband to the late Anita J. Monacelli, Guido was a loving father to Michele (David) Palo, Glenn (Lisa) Monacelli, Karen (Paul) Muccigrosso, and Edward (Melanie) Monacelli. He was a proud Navy veteran and a man of deep faith, known for his...

Mary C. George-Lopez

Mary C. George-Lopez

Apr 30, 2025

Mary C. George-Lopez, a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew her, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Newark, Ohio, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 7, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio, Mary was known for her radiant smile and an uplifting spirit that touched the hearts of many throughout her life.

A dedicated special...

Arlene Fest

Arlene Fest

Apr 30, 2025

Arlene Fest, 87, of Pataskala, OH, passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2025 at Tuscany Gardens Nursing Home.

Born on January 25th, 1938, Arlene was the beloved daughter of Wallace and Esther Brocker. She was known throughout her life for her love of family, her husband, and her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She worked as a registered nurse for many years.

Her...