Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...