Obituaries

Nov 7, 2018

Jerry R. Burke Jr passed away suddenly, while Surround by his loved ones, On Nov. 7th 2018 @ The age of 42. He Was Born Jan. 18th 1976 To Parents Jerry R Burke Sr And Jeannie D. Burke,Both Who have Proceeded him in Death. He Is Survived by his Two Children Gage (Camryn)and Lilli Ann,Brother Anthony (Heather), Sister Nichole...

Nov 6, 2018

Brian Keith Borham, 45, of Ashley, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2018. He was born to the late Charles E. And Lila M. (Parker) Borham on October 27, 1973 in Delaware, Ohio.

Brian was a powerful soul, loved and respected by anyone blessed enough to cross paths with him. Brian had his faults,  however, his...

Nov 3, 2018

Nanci Lee Cummins, 84, of Powell, peacefully passed away at The Kobacker House on Nov. 3, 2018, just 7 days after her husband, Lowell Cummins passed away.  Nanci worked at Battelle for 21 years as a Secretary where she met Lowell; they were married for 32 years.  After retirement, they shared a love for antiques and had a small...

Nov 3, 2018

Rucāā Renee Cousar, age 48, was called home on November 3, 2018. Born October 15, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio. She has reunited with her mother, Naza Drake. Survived by daughters Shalethia Cousar, Nitika Hubbard, Michele Hubbard and Leiloni Cousar. Father Thomas Cousar; siblings Alethia Mixon-Alexander, Shala Cousar, Jerry Menfee, Tywan French, Danelle Cousar, Anton Cousar and Micah Cousar. Rucāā...

Nov 2, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Kyle Weese announces his passing after a battle with melanoma cancer, on Friday, November 2nd, 2018, at the young age 52.

Proceeded in death by his father, Donald Weese, his mother, Agnes Weese, and his brother, Mike Weese.

Kyle will be forever remembered by his siblings;...

Nov 1, 2018

Passwater, Charles Richard “Rick” born in Zanesville OH on December 3, 1967 and passed away peacefully on All Saints Day, November 1, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. For two and a half years he battled the disease and continued to golf and work everyday (in that order). Rick was a graduate of both Bishop Rosecrans (1986) and...

Oct 31, 2018

Life and Legacy of Anthony (Tony) Hampton

Anthony (Tony) Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 63. Born on April 25, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents, Wesley Hampton, Jr and Nadine Hampton (Russell;May) (both deceased). Also preceded in death by his younger brother Marvin Hampton and step-father, Eddie...

Oct 28, 2018

Robert C. Tomastik retired from Neiman Marcus.  Grandson of Frank J. and Lola Tomastik and of Harvey and Blanche Steele.  Survived by longtime friend LaRae Rehl-Helsel; sisters Judith Thomas and Karla Tomastik and brother Thomas Tomastik.  Visitation will be held from 1:00pm to 2:00pm followed by a service at 2:00pm at Shaw-Davis Funeral Home, 34 W. Second Avenue, Columbus,...

Oct 27, 2018

Margery (Margie) Dale Burgett, 68, was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio.  Margie passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 27th, 2018.

Margie was preceded in death by her parents Denver & Rosie Messer.  Margie is survived by her sisters,

Retha Smetanko, Maziel (Cookie) Blaising and her brother Alvin (Linda) Messer.   Margie is also survived by...

Oct 25, 2018

Nancy Jean Millar of Linden, age 57  passed comfortably at Kobacker House in Columbus, Thursday October 25, at 3:20 pm, following a courageous few years of battling cancer. Nancy was born Sept. 17, 1961, in Dearborn, Michigan; she was a graduate of Upper Arlington High School.  She was self-employed with artistic talents as a model, woodcrafter, a painter and...

Oct 19, 2018

Angela A. Brunton, age 52, of Columbus, passed away at her home on Friday, October 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Deems. Angela is survived by her father, Walter Deems; daughter, Ashley Shillingburg; son Michael Brunton; grandchildren, Lilly and Sophia; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Angela will be greatly missed by...

Oct 19, 2018

CAREY

Shawn Patrick Carey, born January 13, 1964. Passed away October 19, 2018 in Columbus, OH. Preceded in death by father Charles H. Carey, Sr; brother Charles H. Carey, Jr. Survived by mother Dorothy Carey Springs; son Kyle Alcott; brother Silas H. Carey; nephew Charles H. Carey, III and nieces Kala and Julia; sister-in-law Brenda Carey and...

Oct 17, 2018

COLSTON

Cierra Marie Colston, age 28, passed away Oct 17, 2018, Born June 26, 1990 in Columbus, Ohio to surviving parents Christopher and Carmen Colston. Preceded in death by grandfather Edward J. Colston. Survived by 3 children Myles (8), Mykael (6) and Myron (2); brothers Christopher and Michael (Jasmine) and her nephew Legacy; grandparents Wilda Colston and...

Oct 16, 2018

Major Kent W. Freshwater (USAF Ret.)

Kent passed away, while surrounded by his loved ones, at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio on October 16, 2018 at the age of 76. His passing was due to complications attributed to Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). He was born November 25, 1941 in Lakewood, Ohio to parents Richard Archer and...

Oct 15, 2018

Dr. Kerry Yolanda Patterson Cole, 62, of Powell, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.  Kerry was born in Greenville, Mississippi, on February 15, 1956 to Leola Patterson.  She was a graduate of Tufts University.  Kerry received her medical degree from The Ohio State University and practiced radiology for many years.

Oct 12, 2018

Charles (Chuck) Franklin Simmons II passed away at age 64 on October 12, 2018 at his home after battling COPD. He was born to Charles Sr. and Martha Simmons on December 19, 1953. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He is preceded by his mother and father Charles and Martha, brother-in-law Gary Tatman, and nephews...

Oct 11, 2018

Vernon D. “Buzz” Mast, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Mayfair Retirement Village, Columbus, Ohio after a short illness.

Buzz was born November 2, 1925 to David L. Mast and Amanda (Hochstettler) Mast in Salt Creek Township, Holmes County, Ohio.   David and Amanda had 5 sons (Buzz was the third) and a daughter.

During...

Oct 11, 2018

Lawrence Joseph Schmitz, age 80, of Columbus, OH went home to be with the Lord on October 11, 2018 due to complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.  Larry was born January 7, 1938 in Lakewood, OH to Joseph and Dorothy (nee Manzell) who preceded him in death. He was a loving husband to Charlotte (nee Wulff) for 51 years; dear brother...

Oct 11, 2018

KATHIE LEE SAMSEL

NOV. 4, 1947 – OCT. 11, 2018

Kathie Lee Samsel, 70, of Columbus Ohio passed away at St. Ann’s Hospital early Thursday morning October 11th surrounded by her daughter, son-in-law and her grandkids.

She was born November 4th, 1947 in Cleveland Ohio to Rev. Richard Jackson Jr. and Jean L....

Oct 9, 2018

Derek Romel Crawford, 24, died October 9, 2018. He was born June 23, 1994 in Columbus, Ohio. The son of Brenda Crawford and Henry Jones. He attended Columbus City Schools where he effortlessly held honors and graduated from JobCorp.

Derek’s love for cars led him into the auto industry professionally. His personality, expertise and jokes were welcomed...