Obituaries

Raoma Rummer

May 29, 2017

Raoma Ruth Rummer, age 84, Monday May 29, 2017 at Worthington Christian Village. Co-Founder of Four T Maintenance, Inc. and charter member of Powell Christian Church. Preceded in death by her husband Harold Rummer. Survived by sons Tim (Mara Jo) and Tom (Marsha), daughters Teri (Kent) Clark and Trudy (Scott) Hook; 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Family will...

Vivian Randall

May 29, 2017

Vivian A. Randall, 91, passed from this life to the arms of Jesus on May 29, 2017 at the Willowbrook Christian Home.  Vivian was born on March 21, 1926, a daughter of the late Ed and Helen Reynolds in Onawa, Iowa and is a long-time resident of the Columbus, Ohio area and retired from Rockwell International.  She married the...

Robert Gantzer

May 27, 2017

Robert W Gantzer, age 73, Saturday May 27, 2017 at Kobacker. A graduate of Aquinas HS and attended OSU. He was a Veteran of the US Navy on USS Busnell. Former cost estimator for Amalgamated. He is survived by daughters Debbie (Jeff) Parkins and Theresa (Todd) Finnerty; grandchildren Abby, Tim, Andrew and Taylor; great grandchildren Noah, Madison and Devyn;...

John Bumgarner

May 25, 2017

John Morgan Bumgarner, 76, passed away peacefully on, May 25, 2017, at his home in Columbus, OH.  One of 13 children, John was born to parents A.G. and Myrtle Bumgarner on November 1, 1940 in Pecks Mill, WV.  In 1969, John married Joyce (Boggs) Bumgarner in Columbus where they raised two sons.  John owned and operated Bumgarner Upholstery for...

Arlie Vance

May 18, 2017

VANCE

Arlie "Butch" Vance, age 58, May 18, 2017 at Kobacker House. Preceded in death by parents Wilson and Soldie Vance. Survived by children Nancy, Jeremy, Samantha and Colin; Several grandchildren; siblings Tony (Gina) Bailey, Helen Morris, Donald Anderson, Raymond (Lisa) Anderson, Robert Anderson and Paul (Lisa) Anderson; several nieces and nephews. Private family arrangements.

Linda Hall

May 18, 2017

Linda C. Luzader Hall, 59, took her walk to the Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Born in Columbus, Ohio on May 30, 1957, she was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and loyal Buckeye fan. Preceded in death by her parents Richard E. and W. Loretta Luzader, brother, Thomas L. Luzader and sister, Susan K. Luzader. She is...

Richard Lewis

May 16, 2017

LEWIS

Richard Jay Lewis born September 11, 1962, of Columbus Ohio peacefully passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the age of 54, he was surrounded by friends and family. Richard is survived by children, Arron, Crystal & Julius; Grandchildren, Jayden, Tyler, Kadin & Isabella. Preceded in death by his mother Bell Carver.  Richard...

Patrick Hamman

May 14, 2017

Patrick Hamman, age 68, Sunday May 14, 2017 at Riverside Hospital. He was employed with the Carlile, Patchen and Murphy Attorney Firm. He is survived by sons, Paul (Melanie) and Kevin; former spouse, Carol; six grandchildren; sister, Rita Hancock, brother, Ed Hamman. Family will receive friends Friday from 6-7 p.m. at THE SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, 4341 N High St...

John Burnham

May 12, 2017

BURNHAM

Burnham, John Chynoweth.  14 July 1929, Boulder, Colorado - 12 May 2017, Columbus, Ohio.

John Burnham was an internationally-known historian best known for his work in the history of medicine, the history of psychiatry and psychoanalysis, and sociocultural history, particularly in the United States.  He published ten books and edited four more. Two of...

Mary Budd

May 10, 2017

Mary Carolyn Budd, age 88, passed away Wednesday May 10, 2017 at her residence. Longtime member of Beechwold Christian Church, active at Whetstone Senior Center, the Gilley, and volunteer at Worthington Christian Village as well as many other activities. She is preceded in death by her husband Harley. She is survived by her children Daniel Budd, Carolyn (Dennis) Cruse,...

Lillian Batterson

May 10, 2017

Lewis Center — Lillian Loo Batterson, a long-time resident of the Lewis Center area, died Wednesday the 10th of May at her son’s home in Columbus, Ohio.

Lillian was born on April 20, 1936 in Ashland, OH to Kathryn Trumpower and Bill Batterson.  Lillian graduated from Washington High School in Fremont, California, where she made many life-long...

Gary Barnes

May 8, 2017

BARNES

Gary Barnes age 61 went to be with the Lord after a long hard fought battle with cancer on Monday, May 8th 2017, he was surrounded by friends & family at the Kobacker Hospice House. From his birth on February 13, 1956 to his death on Monday, Gary was filling this world with laughter and was...

George Marzluf

May 4, 2017

Dr. George Marzluf, 81, born September 29, 1935, to Faun and Paul Marzluf.  He died unexpectedly and peacefully in his home on May 4, 2017.

George is survived by his loving wife Zarife Sahenk, his children, Bruce Marzluf, Julie Marzluf, Phillip (Anne) Marzluf, and Glenn (Anne) Marzluf, his grandchildren, Nicholas, Jacob, Maxwell, James and Isobel, and sisters, Elaine (Bob) McLinn, and...

Carol Jenkins

May 4, 2017

JENKINS

Carol Lynn Jenkins was born on September 26, 1937 to parents John Maley Jr. and Marian Elizabeth Maley. She was solo vocalist at commencement graduating 3rd in her class from Leavittsburg High School and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Ohio State University in Clinical Psychology. On August 4, 1968 she was united in...

James Black

May 4, 2017

James "JayBee" Black died at his home in Mifflin Township, May 4th 2017. JayBee was born September 17th 1982 to Bradford and Sharon. He grew up in Richwood, Ohio and graduated from North Union in 2000. He lived in and around Columbus, and was well loved by all. He is survived by his mother Sharon Fleming, his father Bradford...

Alfred Martin

May 2, 2017

Alfred Martin lived 80 years. He retired from The Ohio State dept. of landscaping with 25 years of service. He was preceded in death by wife Edna, children Daniel and Tina. He leaves behind children Alfred, Anna, Francis and Cheryl. Respects may be paid Monday May 8th 6-8pm @ Shaw Davis funeral home 34 W. 2nd ave.

Alexander Lorms

Apr 30, 2017

Alexander J. Lorms, age 18, tragically died Monday May 1, 2017 in Columbus. He attended Our Lady of Peace School, Bishop Watterson and graduated from Whetstone High School. Alex will be missed for his "leadership and communication skills", beautiful smile, contagious laugh, friendly and outgoing personality, and his unique style of fashion.  Preceded in death by his grandmother Vickie...

Clarence Cochran Jr.

Apr 25, 2017

Clarence William Cochran Jr, age 65 of Columbus, Ohio passed Tuesday April 25th, 2017. Clarence was born September 15th, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio. The son of Clarence, and Doris Cochran. Clarence attended East High School. He retired from Netcare. Survived by 2 sons Clarence, and Jacob, and daughter Brianna, mother Doris Cochran, Sister Janis Madison. He is preceded in death by...

Ellen Hunt

Apr 24, 2017

Ellen Hunt, age 77, Monday April 24, 2017 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband James, son Robert and 2 brothers. Survived by her children James (Gevonia) Hunt, Kimberly (Mark) Coffey and Michael (Jean) Hunt; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; 3 brothers Richard, James & Ray Vannatta; 3 sisters Mary Hawk, Sue Capparucini and...

Kimberly Oliver

Apr 23, 2017

OLIVER

Kimberly M. Oliver, age 39, born Friday May 13, 1977 passed away Sunday April 23, 2017. Survived by mother Bonnie (Wayne Lynn) Johnston; brother Sherman (Tiffanie) Marcum; sister Jennifer (Ed) Hensell-Miller; nieces Savannah and Ellianne and nephews Nathan and Wyatt, who she loved with all her heart. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; and her best friend Kim Morse who...