Obituaries

Helen Elizabeth Belle

Helen Elizabeth Belle

Sep 23, 2025

Helen "HB" Belle was born on October 14,1965, in Columbus, Ohio, to William Belle Jr. and Alice Belle. She was the second of five children and grew up in Urbancrest, Ohio. Helen attended Grove City High School and later earned her GED from Rinton Technical Institute in 1982. In her youth, she joyfully shared her voice as a singer with...

Max Katzenbach

Max Katzenbach

Sep 22, 2025

Max S. Katzenbach, age 92 of Canal Winchester Ohio passed from this life into God’s great kingdom on September 22, 2025.

Max was born on September 6, 1933 in New Marshfield, Ohio to the late Jacob & Goldie (Hicks) Katzenbach.

Max graduated from Waterloo High School in 1951. He was a star athlete where he excelled in basketball, baseball and track. After...

William A Bright Jr.

William A Bright Jr.

Sep 21, 2025

William Aaron (Bill) Bright Jr. of Johnsville Ohio, passed away on Sunday the 21st of September, at Riverside Hospital following a massive stroke. Bill was born on March 31, 1952, in Gassaway, West Virginia to William Aaron Bright (1932 – 2020) and H. Joretta Morrison Bright (1933 – 2025). Throughout his life he enjoyed many pastimes and opportunities including ranching,...

Daryle Eugene Stith Jr.

Daryle Eugene Stith Jr.

Sep 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Daryle Eugene Stith Jr. 

Sunrise: April 27, 1984

Sunset: September 20, 2025

Daryle Eugene Stith Jr., age 41, was the cherished only child of the late Daryle Eugene Stith Sr. and Vickie Stith. A proud graduate of Mifflin High School, Daryle was known for his love of sports—especially basketball—and his unwavering loyalty to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Daryle found joy...

Scott Aleric Craib

Scott Aleric Craib

Sep 18, 2025

Scott Aleric Craib, 66, of Columbus, Ohio entered his eternal home on September 18, 2025.

A man of strong faith and service to the Lord, married to the love of his life, Caroline, for 41 years. He was a loving father to three children, Heather, Ian and Colin.

Scott had a long and successful career at United Parcel Service, working in Human...

Linda Lou (Baylor) Cook

Linda Lou (Baylor) Cook

Sep 18, 2025

Linda Lou (Baylor) Cook was born on June 2, 1941 in Springfield, IL and passed away on September 18, 2025 in Grove City, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her mother Frances Vivian (Swan) Curl, father David Baylor, daughter Cheryl Lorraine (Cook) Miller, grandson Joshua Lee Cook, sister Barbara Sue (Baylor) Scates, and half-sister Jean Butzine.

Linda is survived by...

Norman Baker

Norman Baker

Sep 17, 2025

Norman Baker

September 5, 1936 - Hove, England 

September 17, 2025 - Columbus, Ohio

Norman "Norrie" Baker, age 89, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.

Born in Hove, England, on September 5, 1936, he was the eldest child of Sydney and Marjorie Baker and brother of Richard and Janet. Norrie lived a full and adventurous life. He served in the...

Brenda Kay Stauffer

Brenda Kay Stauffer

Sep 13, 2025

Brenda was born in Beaumont, Texas to Roger Marcus and Flora Nella (Hodgkinson) Plunk. After Roger's commitment to the Coast Guard the family moved back to Dundee, Ohio. In 1962 Brenda graduated from Garaway High School in Sugarcreek, Ohio. During her sophomore year she met Bill and as classmates, they fell in love. They were married on August 9, 1964,...

Michaela Medek

Michaela Medek

Sep 11, 2025

Michaela Medek (Lamb) went home to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on September 11th, 2025 as a result of a sudden cardiac arrest. Michaela, born May 3rd, 1984 was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend to so many.

Michaela was born at Ohio State Medical Center and graduated from Olentangy High School in 2002 and spent most...

Walter Wilson Morgan

Walter Wilson Morgan

Sep 11, 2025

Many students, parents, and fellow teachers in the Upper Arlington, OH School District believe they lost one of their legendary teachers when Walter Wilson Morgan 87 passed away on September 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Walt was born October 28, 1937 in Shawnee, OH to the late Walter and Myrtle (Harrop) Morgan.

Upon graduation from Ohio University in 1962,...

Donald Lee Martin Sr.

Donald Lee Martin Sr.

Sep 10, 2025

Donald Lee Martin Sr, Age 70 yrs old. Lived in Athens County, OH. Passed Away on September 10, 2025.

Service was held on September 15 @ Shaw-Davis Funeral Home in Columbus, OH.

Born on September 29, 1954 to Parents Leroy & Barb Martin, who have both passed.

Don is preceded in death by his beautiful & loving wife Donna Martin & his daughter...

Nancy Sue Wilkerson

Nancy Sue Wilkerson

Sep 10, 2025

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Berta Zoe Castellanos

Berta Zoe Castellanos

Sep 10, 2025

Berta Castellanos, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Columbus, Ohio on September 10, 2025, surrounded by love. She was born in Falan, Colombia in December of 1937. She was the eldest daughter of 10 siblings. Berta, always a trailblazer, attended college and studied architecture at a time and place when few women did. 

Berta married Celso Castellanos in 1963...

George Larry Williamson III

George Larry Williamson III

Sep 9, 2025

Larry Williamson of Victorian Village, Columbus, Ohio passed away September 9th, 2025. He was born October 23, 1949 in Burgettstown, PA. Larry was a graduate of Penn State University.

Larry and his husband Dale Gussett met in 1979 and were married in New York City in April of 2012. They were partners in life as well as business. L'Antibes, their restaurant...

Artis C. McBride

Artis C. McBride

Sep 8, 2025

Artis C McBride passed away September 8, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. Artisk was born January 10, 1939 in Ronda, North Carolina to Horse Gentry and Elisabeth McBride. Artis loved his Cadillac cars!

Artis is survived by his cousin Bobby Hague, children Terry McBride, Margaret McBride, Seth Allen McBride, Maurice Mason, Tyrone Mason, James Mason, Artenya McBride, Brittney McBride, and his favorite...

Geert Frederik Bakker

Geert Frederik Bakker

Sep 7, 2025

Geert was born in Dantamudeel, Friesland, The Netherlands on April 8, 1945. He passed away, Saturday, September 7, 2025 at home in Hilliard, Ohio from complications of an autoimmune disease.

World War II was still raging when he was born. His mother, Engletje Bakker-deBoer was a pharmacy technician. His father, Gerrit Jan Bakker, a lawyer, was a prisoner of the German...

Brenda Lee Mitchell

Brenda Lee Mitchell

Sep 7, 2025

Brenda Lee Smouse Penwell Rooks Mitchell

It is with deep love and gratitude that we remember the life of Brenda Lee Mitchell, born November 23, 1968, in London, Ohio. She passed away on September 7, 2025, at the age of 56. She was a woman whose joy, laughter, and selfless heart left a lasting mark on everyone who knew her.

Brenda loved...

Mary Jo Weaver

Mary Jo Weaver

Sep 7, 2025

Mary Josephine Weaver (née Phillips) of Columbus, Ohio, died on September 7, 2025. She was 86 years old.

Born on July 27, 1939, in Belmont, Ohio, to Mary Gladys (née Davis) and Ralph L. Phillips, Mary Jo dedicated her life to her family, her community, and helping others. She graduated from North High School in 1957 and built a 27-year career...

Phyllis E. Bird

Phyllis E. Bird

Sep 4, 2025

Phyllis E. Bird was born November 11, 1937 in Columbus, OH. She experienced a full and wonderful life. She passed peacefully on September 4th, 2025 at the age of 87. She is receded in death by her husband Eddy Bird and her son Thomas Bird. She is survived by her children Dianah Beattie and Doug Bird and her grandchildren Jeremy...

Cary McVey

Cary McVey

Sep 2, 2025

Cary McVey, often referred to as “Julio” by some family and friends, from Guysville, Ohio, died September 2, 2025. He was life-flighted to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and diagnosed with an inoperable, terminal massive sudden and unexpected major brain bleed as a result of a stroke, rendering him unconscious from the time of his episode. He died...