Obituaries

Cierra Colston

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...

Kent Freshwater

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...

Kerry Cole

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.

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Charles Simmons II

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...

Vernon "Buzz" Mast

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...

Lawrence Schmitz

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...

Kathie Samsel

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....

Derek Crawford

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...

Jennifer White

Oct 9, 2018

Jennifer Kay (Settles) White

Jennifer Kay (Settles) White passed away in her home on October 9, 2018 at the age of 66.  She was born on April 16, 1952 in Newark, Ohio to the late Russell Settles and Genevive (Blowers) Settles.  She graduated from Newark High School in 1970, and joined the United States Air Force. Jennifer...

Doyle Tatum

Oct 8, 2018

Doyle Tatum, 82, of Columbus, Ohio entered into rest October 8, 2018. He was born on February 27, 1936 to Doyle and Leota Tatum in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was a US Air Force Veteran. Doyle received an associate degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from Columbus State. He retired from North American Rockwell in 1973 and from Ameritech December 30,...

Louise Roy

Oct 7, 2018

Louise Roy, age 106, born November 8, 1911 in Middleport Ohio and passed away Sunday October 7, 2018 in Sunbury, Ohio. Daughter of Orval and Miriam (Roush) Ohlinger. Preceded in death by loving husband Sidney C. Roy, son and daughter in law William S. and Catherine Roy, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by daughter and son in law...

Jack Dawson

Oct 7, 2018

Jack Dawson 'Paps' 'Redman', 83 of Columbus, Ohio passed away Oct. 7, 2018. He was born May 28, 1935 in Crum, W.VA. to George and Jessie Raines Dawson. A graduate of the class of 1953 from Crum High School, he was the middle son of the family.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Calhoun Dawson, as...

Frank Van Sickle

Oct 6, 2018

Frank M. Van Sickle, age 98, a native of Cardington, Ohio, and a resident of Westerville, OH since 2007, died on October 6, 2018. He was born January 20, 1920, the son of the late Frank O. Van Sickle and Elsie Smith Van Sickle. Preceding him in death were his sister Gertrude "Trudy" Clapper, his brother, Robert Van Sickle,...

Darrell Hicks

Oct 5, 2018

Darrell Hicks, born August 28,1949, passed away October 5th, 2018. He is survived by spouse Janet, sisters Ethel & Ruth, sons Christopher & Llerrad, step-son Denver, step-daughter LaShawn, nephews David, Eric, Jared & Rodney, grandchildren Alyssa, Daymian, Kaitlyn, Kylye, Mason, Zach & Zack.

Donald Flowers

Oct 5, 2018

Donald R. Flowers, “The Commish,” 68, passed away on October 5, 2018. He graduated from Grandview Heights High School. He lived a full life surrounded by his loving family, which included 6 brothers, 3 daughters, 7 grandchildren, and his loving wife, Patricia, of 46 years.

His work brought meaning to his life as he loved what he...

Shirley Ann (Berila) McElroy-Cartellone

Oct 4, 2018

Shirley Ann Cartellone, most recently of Sunbury, OH, passed away after a brief stay at Kobacker Hospice House in Columbus, OH on Thursday, October 4th, 2018 at the age of 73 with her daughter at her side.

Shirley was born on June 27, 1945 in Paris, TX to the late Dominic and Opal (Utz) Berila.  From there the...

Patricia Terrell

Oct 4, 2018

Patricia Ann (Gaffey) Terrell, 64, passed away October 4, 2018 in Westerville, Ohio. Born December 3, 1953 in Joliet, Illinois, Patti lived and worked in Owensboro, Kentucky and recently retired to Westerville, Ohio where she enjoyed spending time with her son, Sean, daughter-in-law, Amanda, and grandson, Brendan. She is preceded in death by her mother Jean (Murphy) Gaffey and...

Patricia Donovan

Oct 3, 2018

Donovan, Patricia Ann (Kolner) passed away peacefully on October 3, 2018.   She was born April 18, 1947 in Fairview Park, Ohio, and was the devoted daughter of the late Carl and Margaret Kolner.

She is survived by her brother Mike Kolner (Carol and two nephews, Scott and Jeff, and their family), as well as her four children:...

William Compton

Oct 2, 2018

William Doyle Compton entered into rest October 2, 2018. He was born April 13, 1942, to Chester Graham and Virginia Katherine (Edens). He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Rebecca Rozella (Roberts), and his first wife Kathryn Ann (Harrison). He is survived by his brothers David and Glenn; his children Danny, Sherry (Robin), Teresa, Robin,...

Theresa Parsell

Oct 1, 2018

Theresa A. Parsell (Terri) born February 6th,1963 and passed away unexpectedly on October 1st, 2018. Life long resident of Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by nephew William Gouge, brother Stephen Parsell and mother Elaine Parsell. Survived by daughter Mia(Sam) Arthur, Son Anthony Dauer, granddaughters Brooklynn Dauer and Laniee Arthur. Sisters Robbie(Kim) Parsell, Vicki(Bill) Gouge and nephew Stephen(Todd) Gouge. Terri...