Obituaries

Walter Bensen

Dec 2, 2017

Walter Edward Bensen of Columbus, OH died, with his wife of 46 years, Lin Bensen, at his side and surrounded by his family, on December 2, 2017 at the age of 71.

Walt was born October 21, 1946 in Toledo, OH to Edward and Elizabeth (Baker) Bensen.  He attended Bowling Green State University before joining the U.S....

Stephen Martin

Nov 30, 2017

Stephen (Steve) C. Martin, 61, devoted member of Genoa Baptist Church, went home to be with the Lord on 11/30/2017 at his home in Westerville, OH.

Survived by his wife and caregiver of 37 years, Belinda, and daughters Sarah (Korey) Kincade of Grove City, Rhonda (Jason) Litton of Delaware, and Sarah Carletti of MA; grandsons Mason and...

Dorothy Wilkie

Nov 30, 2017

WILKIE

Dorothy J. Wilkie, age 91, Nov 30, 2017.  Preceded in death by brothers Raymond, William and Charles; sisters Roberta and Anna Mae. Survived by daughters Cynthia Cochran and Candace (Garfield) Dingess; sister Thelma Meade. Many living grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Niece and nephews. Long time member of 1st Brethren Church. Attended the Gillie Senior Center....

Harry Hanson

Nov 30, 2017

Harry Lee Hanson, age 84, passed away November 30, 2017 at Danbury Senior Living Facility in Columbus, Ohio after a lengthy illness. He was a long time resident of Ashland, Ohio. Harry was born on October 11, 1933 in Martin’s Ferry, Ohio to parents Harry Otto Hanson and Pearl Douglass Hanson. Harry was a 1951 Graduate of St. Clairsville...

Thomas Smith

Nov 29, 2017

Thomas Andrew Smith, 49, born Jan. 3, 1968, died peacefully after a long illness Nov. 29, 2017. Preceded in death by father Philip L. Smith, mother Rebecca Sue Kilpatrick (Humphrey), and nephew Philip T. Smith. Survived by sister Leah A. Grubba (Tony), brother Nicholas A. Smith (Katy), nephew Zachery Smith, niece Maranda Grubba, aunt Beth Wahlenmaier (Dick), uncle Steve...

Kent Hummell

Nov 29, 2017

Kent E. Hummell, age 59, passed away Wednesday November 29, 2017 due to complications to cancer. Graduate of Northland High School, employed as a painter for many years. He enjoyed fishing, dancing, the Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns. Preceded in death by his father Doyle (Red) Hummell, wife Ruth Marshall, brothers in law Denny Tiller and Bill Schwinne. Survived...

Nancy Lamp

Nov 27, 2017

Nancy A. Lamp (Weaver) Born July 29th, 1949 in Holden, WV to the late Earnest C. & Opal L. Weaver (Mullins).  Passed away November 27th, 2017 at Kobacker House Columbus Ohio after a prolonged illness.  She is preceded in death by her Husband Stephen T. Lamp, Brothers: Richard, Ron and Wendell Weaver, Sister Joyce Hopeck and Great Granddaughter Evelyn...

Earlene Rieffenberger

Nov 25, 2017

Earlene (Weber) Rieffenberger, age 88, passed away November 25th, at her home in Westerville, with her immediate family present.  She was born February 27, 1929 in Cambridge, MA to the late George C. and Berla M. (Bonness) Tolin.  Raised in Somerville, MA, with summers in Grand Lake Stream, Maine, Earlene was proud of her new England roots, her Mayflower...

Randall Richardson

Nov 24, 2017

Randall “Randy” Richardson, 72, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on the evening of November 24, 2017. Randy graduated from Monroe High School in Five Points, Ohio in 1963. Following high school, Randy enlisted in the Air Force and served in the 6989 Air Force Security Service Unit stationed in Texas and Misawa, Japan between May of 1963 and May...

James Moats

Nov 23, 2017

James Carl (JC) Moats born April 3, 1985 and passed away November 23, 2017 at Riverside Hospital. He is preceded in death by his sister Peggy Mae, grandparents William and Virginia Moats, grandmother Emma Jean Whipps and uncle Al Laszlo. Survived by his parents Jim and Stephanie, grandpa Carl Whipps; aunts and uncles Richard (JoAnn) Whipps,  Carla (Phillip) Shadwick,...

Tracy Crawford

Nov 23, 2017

Tracy Dior Crawford, age 57, passed away November 23, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents Stevedore Crawford Sr. and Patricia Ann Crawford (Pierce). Tracy is survived by his brothers Timothy M. Crawford, Troy L. Crawford, Stevedore Crawford Jr., James T. Crawford, and Dwayne Crawford; sisters Mia M. Crawford, Lisa D. Crawford, and Brittany...

Margaret Desrosiers

Nov 20, 2017

Margaret Helen Desrosiers passed away peacefully in her sleep early Monday morning, November 20th 2017, she was 80 years old.

Marge was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts to Thomas and Irene (Gouin) Hurteau. She married Kent Arthur Desrosiers in 1957 in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Kent Desrosiers....

Grant Gordon

Nov 19, 2017

Remembering Grant... For his sweet and kind soul, his beautiful and infectious smile, his true passion for music and above all, his huge heart for people. Grant had the rare ability to always see the good in every person, no matter their circumstances or where they were in life’s journey. It is evident from the posts on Facebook that...

Francis Huddle

Nov 18, 2017

Francis Clayton “Frank” Huddle, 90, died Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Kobacker House Hospice in Columbus, Ohio after a life of love, fun and adventure, admired by nearly everyone who knew him and visited in his last days by scores of loved ones saying good-bye.

Frank was born in Stoutsville, Ohio on February 14, 1927,...

Barbara Woosley

Nov 16, 2017

Barbara Woosley, age 71, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2017 in Westerville, Ohio. She is survived by her daughters Kelli Maier and Sheri Miller; son-in-law Mehran Moghaddas; grandchildren Maryam Moghaddas, Camron Moghaddas, Robin Lopez, and Donna Lopez; brother Carl Woosley and sisters Bonnie Kuhn and Donna Hogue. Preceded in death by parents Dewey and Dora Woosley; siblings Sarah...

Saundra Wilcox

Nov 16, 2017

Saundra Wilcox was released from her suffering on November 16, 2017. Born on August 13, 1943. Saundra was a beloved sister, mother, and grandmother. A memorial will be private with family only, but prayers will be appreciated during this time.

Robert Gorman

Nov 11, 2017

Robert Lee Gorman, age 85 of Columbus, passed away Saturday November 11, 2017 at his home. Family to receive friends Friday Nov. 17, at SHAW -DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES 4341 N High St Cols. 43214 from 11 to 1 pm. A  graveside service will follow at Riverside Cemetery at app. 1:45 pm. Robert is survived by his 2 daughters Terri Gorman...

Arthur Zerby III

Nov 10, 2017

Arthur Warren Zerby III, age 70, born May 5, 1947 and passed November 10, 2017 in Columbus. He was a Vietnam Veteran US Army. Retired after 31 years with the State of Ohio Bureau of Workers Comp. He was an avid collector of beer cans and served as past national president of Brewery Collectibles of America. He is survived...

Herbert Shoemaker III

Nov 9, 2017

Herbert A. Shoemaker III (Herb), 62, of Hilliard, OH, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home November 9, 2017 after a long brave battle with cancer.

Born January 21, 1955 on the army base at Ft. Benning, GA, he was the oldest boy of 7 children to Herbert A Jr and Rosalie Shoemaker. He graduated in...

Jeffrey Stevens

Nov 2, 2017

Jeffrey Wayne Stevens died November 2, 2017 at his home surrounded by friends and family. Jeff was born on February 3, 1961 to James and Helen . Jeff was next to the youngest of four siblings Diana Weemes, James Stevens Jr, and Dale Stevens.  Jeff lived most of his life on the West Side of Columbus and graduated from...