Obituaries

Aug 27, 2017

Sandra “Sandy” Dortha Barber-Matson, age 56, passed away Sunday, August 27th, 2017 after a hard fight with a long-term illness. She was born September 4th, 1960 in Georgetown, South Carolina to parents Author Leroy Barber and Robbie Patterson. She grew up in the Low Country of South Carolina where she enjoyed fishing with her father, spending time at the...

Aug 26, 2017

Barbara Jane Austin, age 69, a long-time resident of Victorian Village, Columbus, died on Saturday, August 26, 2017, from complications from Type 1 diabetes, a condition which she had battled since she was a teenager.  Born in Dayton, on December 31, 1947 (the whole world threw her a birthday party every year thereafter), to Harold B. and Jane Myers...

Aug 24, 2017

Navone E. "Tommy" Thomas, 47, of Columbus Ohio, transitioned August 24, 2017 surrounded by family and love ones. Navone was born at Methodist hospital in Brooklyn New York August 8, 1970 to parents Navone Sr. and Rebecca Thomas. As a child he was fearless, outgoing and energetic. He successfully completed training in carpentry and construction with the job corps program....

Aug 24, 2017

ECHOLS

Geveta,41, of Columbus Ohio was born to Keith and Lavon Willoughby on February 5, 1976. She unexpectedly fell asleep in death on August 24, 2017. Geveta is proceeded in death by her grandparents.  She leaves her memories to be cherished by her Loving and Devoted husband Harold Echols, Parents Keith (Sharon) Willoughby and Lavon Willoughby, her...

Aug 22, 2017

James L Hall, age 42 passed away August 22, 2017 unexpectedly. He is preceded by his mother Denise, grandparents William & Virginia and uncle Keith. Survived by children Alec and Jenna, uncles Danny & Gary, aunts Debra Perkins & Diane Bellar, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends at THE SHAW DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES 34 W 2nd...

Aug 22, 2017

Doris M. Butler, age 95, was born in Macon, Georgia on September 1, 1921, to Andrew and Clara Smith. The family moved to Columbus after her mother, Clara, passed away. Doris and her brother, Beufus, were raised by her Aunt Ella and Uncle and Robert Carreker.

Doris entered eternal peace on August 22, 2017 at McNaughten Pointe...

Aug 21, 2017

Joseph P. Marsalka, age 89, died peacefully on August 21st, 2017 at the Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing.  He was born September 4, 1928 in Lorain, OH to Joseph and Mary Marsalka.  He is survived by his wife Mary B. Marsalka;  brother-in-law, Ralph (Anne) Burson; daughter-in-law, Kathy (Rob) Felty and son-in-law, Paul (Kim) Raines; and grandchildren, Kristin Marsalka, Matthew Marsalka,...

Aug 14, 2017

SPARKS

Kathryn Lee Sparks, passed on Monday, August 14, 2017. Preceded in death by parents James M. and Kathryn A. Bowling; sisters Ruby (James) Carmichael and Ann Foster; grandson Kevin Ray Sparks-Welch Jr. Survived by husband Ronnie Sparks; children Danny (Mandy Damron) Sparks, Kayla (Arthur Jude) Sparks; grandson to be Gunner Lee; parents-in-law Danny and Dolly Sparks;...

Aug 9, 2017

Diane M. Greer (née Hildebrand), age 70 of Columbus, Ohio was called home by the Lord Wednesday, August 9th after a long, brave, courageous, and dauntless fight against lung and endometrial cancer. First diagnosed with cancer in 2003 she underwent surgery only to have it return in her lungs in 2009. For 3,050 days (8+ years) she never yielded...

Aug 8, 2017

Jamie Llacuna, age 37, of Columbus, OH, entered the presence of the Lord on August 8, 2017 at The Kobacher House after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was the beloved wife of Francis Domingo Llacuna III.

Jamie was born in Columbus, OH on February 13, 1980.  She was the dearly loved daughter of Philip and Marsha...

Aug 7, 2017

CIBIK

Edward G. Cibik, age 53, August 7, 2017 in Columbus, OH. Preceded in death by parents Edward and Jane Cibik. Survived by friend Stephanie Baumann and neighbor Karen Lee. A memorial service will be Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 6:00 pm with visitation beginning at 5:00 pm. at the SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES, 34 W 2nd Ave...

Aug 5, 2017

Larry E. Gerhardt Age 50. Born on May 14, 1967 in Greenville Illinois and died unexpectedly on August 5, 2017. Graduated from Groveport Madison High School in 1987. Preceded in death by his mother, Marty Gerhardt and his brother, Robert Cannon. Survived by father, John and step-mom (June); fiancee Karen Greuey; sisters, Penny and Jenny;brother, Ricky;daughter, Katelynne; sons, John,...

Aug 3, 2017

Betty F. Gentry, age 83 Thursday August 3, 2017 in Radnor, Ohio. Employed with Ten Point Complete, member of Beechwold Christian Church, longtime Avon representative. Preceded in death by granddaughter Kayleigh, brother Walter Froehling and sister Rose Adams. She is survived by children Lisa Gentry, Mike (Debbie), David and Leigh (Bob) Claypool; grandchildren Jacob and John Gentry, Marlene, Ella...

Aug 2, 2017

Jack Price, originally Mervin J. Pribil, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 13, 1936 to Joseph H. Pribil and Dorothy Fishman Pribil (both deceased). Jack had his Bar Mitzvah in 1949, and graduated from Heights High School in 1955, afterwards attending Ohio State University and serving his country in the US Army Reserves.

Jack settled in...

Aug 2, 2017

How do you write something “short, sweet and to the point” for a man who meant so much to you for your entire life? My grandpa was my everything (even if I didn't show it as well as I got older). If there was one person who I knew I could count on to pick me up when I'd...

Jul 27, 2017

Elizabeth Ann Ward, age 73, born on May 12, 1944 died July 27, 2017 at the Kobacker House. She is survived by her husband William “Bill” E. Ward; 2 daughters Lisa Monroe and Beth (Robbin) Bragg; granddaughter Rosana (Kevin) Perry; sisters Peg Stuckey, Teresa (Jerry) Hoyt, Debby (Ron) Schreiber and Freda (Tom) Marshall; brother Randy (Angie) Adams. Preceded in...

Jul 27, 2017

Joseph E. Waldron, age 82 of Columbus, Ohio passed away July 27, 2017. He was born December 28, 1934 in Vinton Co. Ohio. Joe attended The Ohio State School for the Blind and started his career there for 43 + years. He was the longtime president of the Welfare Association of the Sightless. Preceded in death by his beloved...

Jul 24, 2017

BELL

Michael ‘Mike’ F. Bell, age 61 on July 24, 2017. Born June 10, 1956 in Fort Bragg, NC to surviving parents William and Paula Bell. Also survived by son Dave Bell; daughter Alyson (Chris Appleton) Bell; granddaughter Emily Appleton; 1 brother Keith (Diana); 2 sisters Carolyn (Mark) and Marianne (Winston). Mike was an employee...

Jul 23, 2017

Rusty Lee Shepherd born January 29, 1985, passed away July 23, 2017 at the age of 32. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruby Swinehart. Survived by his mother Serena Swinehart and step-father Mike Hamilton; extra special grandfather Ray Swinehart; father Billy Shepherd Jr his wife Chris and his brothers; grandfather and grandmother Bill and Betty Shepherd;...

Jul 22, 2017