Obituaries

Erma Storts

Nov 17, 2018

STORTS

Erma Mae Freeman Storts, 73, Nov 17, 2018. Born Nov 6, 1945 to her late parents Arthur and Florence Freeman. Survived by husband Keith Storts; daughter Allyson Storts; sister Donna (Al) Kilmer. Retired teacher and librarian from Bloom-Carroll Schools. Special thank you to Erma’s hospice nurse, Anita. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in...

Raphael Ndemtan

Nov 16, 2018

Raphael Ndemtan, age 24 January 1, 1994 - November 16, 2018.  Survived by brother Benjamin Bara.  A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 10:00 am at Eastlawn Cemetery, 1340 Woodland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219.

Charles Mawhirter

Nov 16, 2018

Charles “Chick” Mawhirter passed away on November 16th at the age of 67 after an extended illness. A graduate of North High School class of 1969 and a graduate and long-time employee of The Ohio State University, Charles lived his entire life in Columbus, OH. Charles was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church choir and a vocalist in...

James Mason

Nov 15, 2018

James Randall Mason (Randy) passed away peacefully, while surrounded by loved ones, on November 15, 2018. Born May 6, 1961, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Proceeded in death by his father James Albert Mason, mother Phyllis Jane (Smith), sister Lori L Mason, and great-niece Nevaeh Mason. He is survived by his brother Jeffrey (Jeff) A Mason and two sisters Sandra (Sandy)...

Bette Anne Smith

Nov 11, 2018

Bette Anne Smith, age 84, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Kobacker House.

Educated at Pecos Benedictine Monastry. She was a spiritual director who lead many people to Christ.  She brought a lot of love, friendship and comfort to many. Member of All Saints Community. She was a creative artist, creator and founder of Jenny Miniatures....

Heather Newsome

Nov 11, 2018

Heather Michelle Newsome age 28 of Columbus Ohio passed away on November 11, 2018. Born on November 29, 1989 in Columbus Ohio. Heather was preceded in death by her grandfather William Mayes. Survived by daughter; Alaysha Newsome, father; Dale Newsome Jr., mother; Phillis Mayes, grandparents; Eileen Johnson, Dale Newsome Sr. Lynn Scurlock, siblings, Shayla Mayes, Kory Newsome, Tessa Billingsley...

Kristen Woodward

Nov 11, 2018

Kristen Hayes Woodward, age 72, passed away November 11, 2018 in Columbus. A celebration of life service will be held Friday, November 30, 2018 at SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME 4341 N. High St. Cols. 43214 at 12 noon with greeting from 10am - 12 Noon.

VISITATION Friday November 30, 2018 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Shaw-Davis Clintonville Chapel...

Astrid Redmond

Nov 11, 2018

REDMOND

Astrid S. Redmond, November 11, 2018 in Columbus, OH.  Astrid gave a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. As a nurse she dedicated 40 years to serve those in need of care. She spent 17 of those years at the OSU Medical Center. Astrid selflessly served others as not only a nurse, but a friend. When there...

Susan Taylor

Nov 10, 2018

Taylor, Susan Elaine, of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly November 10, 2018.  She was born in Columbus, Ohio June 6, 1961 to the late Robert S. Taylor and Pauline (Shields) Vernon.

In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her step-father, Jerry C. Vernon and her former husband Daniel D. Smith. Susan is survived...

Kathy Davis

Nov 9, 2018

DAVIS

Kathy A. Davis, age 62, Nov 9, 2018. Born Feb 5, 1956 in Fort Knox, KY to her late parents Thomas Sr. and Claudia P. Davis. Preceded in death by brothers Wallace Davis, Thomas W. Davis, III, Rex Davis and Michael Davis. Survived by sister Chloe (Larry Clark) Davis, dearest friend Raymond Fischer and many loving nieces...

William (Bill) James

Nov 9, 2018

William (Bill)James was born on 2/26/1949 and passed on 11/9/2018 at his home in Galloway Ohio. Bill was a veteran of the army and served in the Vietnam war. Upon his return he got married to Nancy Jean Nicodemus.They had two sons William James Jr and Scott James. Bill became a truck driver, mechanic, photographer and a showman. He...

David Spurgeon

Nov 8, 2018

David H. Spurgeon, age 82, passed away Thursday November 8, 2018 in Columbus.  Retired machinist from Ranco of Delaware, Ohio and Capital Spring Company. Graduate of North High School and a lifelong auto enthusiast. Preceded in death by his brother John. He is survived by wife Joyce, sons Mark (Jenny Bell), Dan (Jodi Kushins) and daughter Anne (Curtis Eller),...

Bethel Pack

Nov 8, 2018

Bethel Irene (Blevins) Pack age 75 a life long resident of Columbus, Ohio Born November. 17, 1942 in Delbarton, West Virginia to the late Elbert and Zellie (Whitt) Blevins. She went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 8, 2018. She is proceeded in death by Sister Sue, and brothers Buddy, Chuck, Henry and Cas' Andrew. Survived by son Jeffery...

James Rife

Nov 8, 2018

James O. Rife, age 77, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by his family. He was reunited with his mother, Patsy Hagerman Rife; his father, James H. Rife; his sister, Theodosia Rife; his beloved great-grandaughter, Marceline Wynn; and his best boy, Jake. He is survived by his spouse, Kathryn Mathews Rife; his children,...

Mary Bender

Nov 8, 2018

Bender

Mary O. Bender, age 87, born December 31, 1930 in West Virginia to parents Virgil and Thelma Hawthorne. Passed away in Columbus, Ohio on November 8, 2018 with family be her bedside. Preceded in death by husband William G. Bender, brothers James, Virgil, Glen and Larry; sisters Margaret, Adline and Sandy. Survived by children Diana (Jerry)...

Jerry Burke

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...

Brian Borham

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...

Nanci (Bisciotti) Cummins

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...

Rucāā Cousar

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...

Kyle Weese

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;...