Obituaries

Oct 3, 2017

Javin Lamont Duncan was born January 26, 1974 and passed sudden & unexpectedly on October 3, 2017.

Javin was the eldest son of Manette Smith Chukwumah of Columbus, Ohio & Wallace Duncan of Tampa, Fl.  He was the proud father of Tyler Javin Duncan, his “Wittle Piggy” and spent over 17 years together with Tyler’s mother, Cameron...

Oct 1, 2017

Bruce Alan Houchard, age 55 died 10/1/2017 at Grant Medical Center. Preceded in death by his mother Clara, brothers Jack and infant Michael. Survived by his wife of 15 years, Melissa, father Kermit (Linda), sisters Donna Garner (Jim) and Diane Scholl, nieces and nephews who dearly loved their Uncle Bruce, and many friends who undoubtedly can recall a favorite...

Oct 1, 2017

Joseph Paul Abram, 58, May 25, 1959 to October 1, 2017. Finally no more pain and suffering. Survived by mother Dorothy Abram of Colorado; sisters Carol (Ron-deceased) Hinkle, Mary (Tom) Koon, and Alice (Sherd) Stevens of Kentucky; brothers Charles (Gloria), John (Richie) of Colorado; daughters Patty (Kelly) Dowden, Louise (Justin) Knisley, Paulette Clark, Bobbie (Tonya) Clark; sons Joseph, Paul,...

Sep 28, 2017

Best know as "Angie" to all those who loved her. She was born 04/01/1971 to Janet Patton Harmon Adams and John Kozee and departed from this world on 09/28/2017.

She is proceeded in death and soon welcomed by her mother Janet Patton Harmon Adams, daughter Heaven Bates, grandmother Genevieve Weber, uncle Kenneth Charles, uncle Robert Kozee and...

Sep 28, 2017

Bret Alan Rothgeb, 49, born October 6th, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio joined the Lord in Heaven on September 28th, 2017. Bret is survived by his four children, Laine, Damon, Brendan, and Brady; mother, Cara Haugland; step-father Svein Haugland; brother, Brady Rothgeb; and, sister, Brooke O’Donnell. He is predeceased by his father, Karlton Rothgeb. Bret was a big guy with...

Sep 26, 2017

Charles Everett Zech

Charles, Chuck, Charley, Uncle Charles, Dad, Grandpa, Great-grandpa, Great great-grandpa was born October 22, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio. He left us to be with his life long partner, Phyllis Ann Zech (Bost)(Haag) on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.

He is the seventh child of Everett Samual Zech and Louie Edith Zech(Boyer). A graduate...

Sep 26, 2017

Royal Verzelle Reynolds was born June 10, 1936 in Powellton, West Virginia. He is proceeded in by death to his parents, Ida Mae Smith and Royal KC Reynolds.

On September 26, 2017, the Lord called our father Royal Verzelle Reynolds home. He leaves to walk in his after-glow and to cherish his memories his children, Alisa (Roland)...

Sep 26, 2017

Joan Schlatter, age 89, died September 26, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born May 11, 1928, in Stryker, Ohio. She attended Bowling Green State University and taught school in Sylvania, Rockford, Colonel Crawford, and Willard. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women’s Society, 21st Century Club, and the Sewing Club.

Joan is survived...

Sep 25, 2017

On Monday, September 25th, Lemuel “Lem” Ferguson peacefully began his eternal rest while surrounded by his loving family.

A lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, Lemuel graduated from East High School. In 1960, he began his profession as a member of the Columbus City Fire Department where he served for 35 years.  Lem was a firefighter, an inspector,...

Sep 24, 2017

David Allen McPeek, beloved husband of Melissa (nee Pierce) for 31 years; loving father of Calah Todd (Art), Macy McPeek, and Hope McPeek; dearest Pop pop of Mackenzie; dear son of Patricia and the late Fred; brother of Ross McPeek (Darci); son-in-law of Dennis Pierce and the late Sandy Daniels; brother-in-law of Shannon Treece (Dan) and Hershil Daniels (Shirley);...

Sep 20, 2017

Henry Clay Nelson, age 79, passed away September 20, 2017. He was born in David, Kentucky on December 25, 1937 to parents Wiley and Martha (Shepherd) Nelson. Henry was employed as a coal miner in Kentucky for 25 years. He was nicknamed “Green Jeans,” for his love of working outside. Henry enjoyed taking care of his two dogs Majesty...

Sep 20, 2017

James (Jim) Teeple, 91, of Columbus joyfully went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 20, 2017.  Jim was born in Akron, Ohio on August 19, 1926 to the late John Perry and Ethel (North) Teeple.

A 1944 graduate of Buchtel High School in Akron, Jim went on to serve his country honorably in...

Sep 20, 2017

Frederick “Fred” Charles Ballard passed away on September 20, 2017 at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital due to complications following a long battle with cancer. He was 82. Fred was born on August 1, 1935 in Flint, MI to his parents Charles and Lucille Ballard. He graduated from the Ohio Wesleyan University in 1957 and continued his education at...

Sep 18, 2017

Danny Lee Green, born to Marvin and Maxine Green, on September 20, 1967, who was the youngest of four brothers: Gene, Kenny and Randy. They had their share of stories to tell, from playground escapades to long winded church services on Sundays.

Danny graduated from Hilliard High School and Tolles Technical Center in 1985. He then began...

Sep 16, 2017

WOOD

James (Jim) Karl Wood died Sept 16, 2017. Born to Robert F. and Nancy L. Wood on May 24, 1950 in Huntington, WV.

Jim was a kind and loving soul and will be be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Preceded in death by parents and sister Mayvin. Survived by sons James...

Sep 15, 2017

John Corven Jr., age 89, born April 20, 1928 passed away Friday September 15, 2017 in Westerville, Ohio.  Army Veteran Korean War. Retired from Ohio Bell with 33 years, State of Ohio. Member of Sertoma Club. He is survived by wife Diane, children Cherie Corven, Lance (Jere) and Barry (Rhonda); grandchildren Travis Corven, Jeremy (Mandy), Trisha (Bruno) Roberto, Jonnie...

Sep 15, 2017

Katrina Ann Queen age 45 of Columbus Ohio passed away September 15, 2017. She is proceeded in death by her parents Bobby Queen, Karen Dotson; Stepmother Sally Queen, Stepbrother Mike Yates, grandson Thomas Honaker, and fiance Steve Green. Survived by her son Louis (Cherish) Honaker, and daughter; Nikki (Billy) Kremer, Grandchildren Lexi, Karli, And Lil' Louie, brothers Rob Queen,...

Sep 14, 2017

Carolyn A. Roberts, age 71, went to be with the Lord after a hard fought battle with cancer on Thursday, September 14, 2017, surrounded by her family at the Kobacker House. From her birth on February 18, 1946 to her death on Thursday she was filling this world with laughter, no matter what the situation was she was always...

Sep 14, 2017

Jon Green (Aka, Bubbles, Hazard)

As the sun began its ascent into the sky Thursday, September 14 the hearts of many shattered upon hearing the news that Jon William Green, better known as Bubbles and Hazard to his friends, left this earth to brighten the heavens with his terrific fashion sense, fierce loyalty, and dedication...

Sep 14, 2017

Thelma “Helen” (Hatfield) Engelman passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday morning, and was reunited with her husband, parents, and siblings. She was born June 9, 1933 to Charlie and Naomi Hatfield, who preceded her in death.  She married Lawrence John Engelman on January 1, 1956, who also preceded her in death.   She is survived by her...