Obituaries

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...

Sharyn Coccia

Sep 28, 2018

On Friday, September 28, 2018, Sharyn S. Coccia (Price), loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away in Columbus, Ohio after a long fight against complications due to a stroke.

Sheri was born on December 24, 1946 in Canton, Ohio to Hal and Betty (Lappin) Price.  She made Minerva, Ohio her home for most of her childhood and...

Burl Spurlock

Sep 28, 2018

Burl Henry Spurlock, of Delaware, OH, died peacefully at Kobacker house surrounded by his family on September 28th, 2018.  He was 71 years old.  Burl is survived by his wife of 45 years, Gerri (Mills) Spurlock; his daughters, Tammy (Dan) Campbell, and Mary (Scott) Derick; and four grandchildren, Timothy and Alyssa Campbell, and Abigail and Emily Derick. He is...

Rebecca Swaney

Sep 28, 2018

Rebecca Kathleen Swaney, of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully at Kobacker House on September 28th 2018 at the age of 60 following a brief and intense battle with cancer. Becky, as known by friends and family, was a loving and supportive mother and grandmother; always making time to be with family and quick with a joke to raise the...

Melissa Rady

Sep 26, 2018

Melissa Ann “Mel” Rady Age 53 Devoted mother to Edmund Rady-Peters and loving partner to Christopher Peters, Melissa died at her home in Grandview Heights, Ohio on September 26, 2018 after battling uterine cancer. Melissa was born on December 17, 1964 in Toledo, Ohio to Stephen and Ellen Rady. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy, Toledo, Ohio, in 1983...

Richard 'Rick' Stilson

Sep 26, 2018

Richard ‘Rick’ Lee Stilson, Jr., age 53, passed away on Sept. 26, 2018. Born Nov. 14, 1964 in Columbus, OH to his late parents Richard L, Stilson, Sr. and JoAnna Riley. Preceded in death by brothers Brandon and Dale Stilson, nephew Scott Bernard. Survived by sisters, Gina (Dottie) Bernard and Tina (Kimberly) Bernard; brother, Frank (Ruth) Riley; daughter, Melinda...

Shirley Frazier

Sep 25, 2018

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Shirley ‘Jean’ J. Frazier, age 69, passed away Sept 25, 2018. Born December 3, 1948 in Columbus, OH to her late parents Charles and Pauline Ball. Preceded in death by son Christopher Jacob Frazier; brothers Charles, Floyd, Everett and nephew Jason Gillis.  Survived by children Brian (Samantha) Payton and Jackie (Tony) Adams; grandchildren Staci, Kyle (Stephanie),...

Matthew Evans

Sep 22, 2018

Matthew Michael Evans

Born in Columbus, Ohio  September 1, 1968

Died in Columbus, Ohio    September 22, 2018  (Kobacker)

Graduated Hamilton Twp. High School

Attended and graduated with a BS from Columbus State and Devry

Survived by mother Betty Evans

Survived by longtime girlfriend Linda Voorhis and son...

Robert (Bud) Wellman

Sep 21, 2018

Robert (Bud) Wellman age 74 passed away Friday September 21, 2018 at St. Anne’s Hospital surrounded by family. Bud was born in Galena Ohio to Robert and Myrtle (Justice) Wellman. He served in the Navy from 1973-1977 and was a devoted grandfather and friend. He is survived by his son James (Theresa) Wellman. Grandsons Robert (Ashley) Wellman and William...

James Evans

Sep 21, 2018

James “Jim” E. Evans, 77, returned to his heavenly home on September 21, 2018 after a valiant battle with a long illness.  His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

James was born at home in Sunbury, Ohio on February 22, 1941 to the late...

Sherman "Divon" Sydnor

Sep 20, 2018

Sherman “Divon” Sydnor, age 43. Sunrise August 30th, 1975 and Sunset September 20th, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Howell; son, Mister Divon Martin-Sydnor; cousin, “Big” Michael Sydnor.

Left to cherish his memories are, his mother, Rebecca Sydnor; Brothers, George Latham I and George Latham II; Children, Christopher...

Allen Eal

Sep 20, 2018

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Allen W. Eal, age 78, passed away peacefully September 20, 2018 at home. Born April 25, 1940 in Columbus, OH to predeceased parents Raymond and Johanna Eal. Preceded in death by brothers and sisters Betty, MaryAnn, Pete, Paul, Thomas and Joseph. Survived by brother Donald (Margaret) Eal; nephew Raymond Eal, niece Margie (Jim) Schall; plus several...

Elva De Vera

Sep 19, 2018

Elva Vera, age 77, September 19, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Born June 21, 1941 in Lima, Peru to parents Eloy Carranza Verjel and Rosario Peña Medina.

Survived by husband Ricardo Vera; children Danfer (Sabrina) Vera, Walter Vera, Richard (Leslie) Vera and Magally (Bill) Schmidt; many loving grandchildren; sister Carola Carranza De Peña.

A love and...

Tracie (Tomlinson) Edwards

Sep 13, 2018

Tracie Marie (Tomlinson) Edwards, age 43, passed away September 13, 2018 in Columbus.  She loved the Dallas Cowboys, Ohio State Football and the outdoors. Loved and cherished her children and family. She is preceded in death by her mother Teresa Tomlinson and grandmother Mary Pace. Survived by her husband Todd, children Anthony Clark, Hailey, Joe Jr and James Collins....