Obituaries

Sep 14, 2016

Beverly Mundee-Morris, 58, of Powell passed away on September 14th, 2016 after a year long battle with cancer. Bev was best known for her lively spirit, giving heart and faith in the Lord. She is proceeded in death by her father John A. Mundee and mother Marjorie E. Mundee. She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Kirby Morris, and children,...

Sep 10, 2016

Betty Jean Bryant 56, of Columbus, Ohio passed Saturday September 10, 2016. Betty is survived by her son and daughter in law Jay (Michelle )Napier of Norwalk , Ohio. Daughter and son in law Brittany(Josh)Muncy of Columbus, Ohio. 6 grandchildren Joshua Jr. Muncy, Paiton Napier, Baylee, Audrey, Colt and Jaxon Muncy. Brothers  Cecil, Randal, Roger and Fred Vinson. Sisters Linda...

Sep 9, 2016

Bonnie Hults, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 9th, 2016 under the loving care of her sons. She was born on March 6th, 1930 in Columbus to the late Melvin (Steve) and Wilda Stevens and is further preceded in death by her husband John Hults and daughter Jane Hemming.  Bonnie spent her life as a devoted,...

Sep 8, 2016

Richard Shantery, 50, of Powell, PH, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 in an accident. He was adopted from Allentown, PA in January 1966 by the late Catherine (McCue) and Richard Shantery of Cleveland, OH. He was a wonderful father to his 2 children, Amanda and Aiden; he is also survived by his ex-wife, Diane Shantery, to whom...

Sep 6, 2016

Jeffery Paul Smith, 67, of Columbus, OH, passed away on September 6, 2016. He is preceded in death by his son, Jordan Michael Henderson; his parents, Kenneth Arthur and Roberta Mae Smith; his sister Becky Smith; and his brother-in-law Clyde Payne. He is survived by his children Shannon Paul Richmond, Jeffery Allen Richmond, and Jeffery Paul Smith II; his...

Sep 6, 2016

Robert Dean Baker, 54, of Columbus, OH, passed away suddenly at his home on September 6, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Baker; his daughter Misty (Steven) Adams; his father Andrew Baker Sr; his brother Andrew Baker Jr; his sister Cynthia Strawser; his grandchildren Chase Baker, Steven Adams Jr, Preston Adams, and Nicholas Ray Adams; and many...

Sep 6, 2016

Harlan Woodrow Jeffers, 84, passed away on September 6, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.  He was born January 25, 1932 in Vinton Township, Vinton County, Ohio to the late Woodrow Wilson and Dena Olive (Cooper) Jeffers.  Besides his parents, he is proceeded in death by his wife of 57 years, M. Joanne Bighouse.

Surviving are his son, daughter-in-law...

Sep 2, 2016

Jo Anne Morgan, 82, passed away on September 2, 2016. She is survived by her daughter Sherry (Ray) Massa. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert A. Morgan; and her parents Raymond and Lillian Thomas. She was a member of the Worthington Women’s Club, the Gourmet Gals, the Domino Damsels, the Good Grief Group, and the Griswold Center....

Sep 2, 2016

HUGHES

William ‘Bill’ Hughes, age 74, born Oct 1, 1941 in Logan, OH to parents Henry and Betty Hughes. Passed away Sept 2, 2016 in Columbus. Preceded in death by brother Mike Hughes. Survived by son Aaron Hughes; daughter Heather (Dave) Dowling. Bill was retired from the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation. Visitation will be held...

Aug 31, 2016

James Walden Napier, 73, passed away on August 31, 2016. On this day a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, has started his journey to be reunited with his loved ones that are departed. He is survived by loving wife Mary Ellen Napier, Daughters Amanda Hyle ( David Hyle) Melissa Dishman (Josh Dishman) Son Steve Napier. Grandchildren Brandon, Jordan, Lenzie,...

Aug 31, 2016

HATFIELD

JAMES RAY HATFIELD, known to his friends as Reo, died at home on August 31, 2016.  He was born March 1, 1982, in Columbus, Ohio.  He will be dearly missed by his father, Jimmie Ray Hatfield of Columbus; mother, Betty J. White of Tipp City, Ohio; sister, Emily J. Hatfield, of Huber Heights, Ohio; half-sister, Rebecca (Calvin) Laywell and half-brother, Jimmie Ray Hatfield Jr., both...

Aug 31, 2016

PRESTON

Tyrone Heyward Preston “Jason”, 57, of Columbus, OH died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Mt Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born on October 7, 1958 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Lee and Cleo (Mills) Preston. Tyron served his country as a member of the United States Air...

Aug 28, 2016

James (Jamie) Kyle Purdie, 62, died Sunday, August 28, 2016.  Born on Feb 20, 1954 in Mansfield, Ohio, he moved with his family to Westerville at the age of 3.  Jamie was a graduate of Westerville High School.  As a teenager, he began working in the family business, Purdie Metals, Inc., where he worked his way up, eventually becoming...

Aug 27, 2016

Laura A. Smith, age 53, Saturday August 23, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. She is proceeded in death by her father Joseph C. Smith, brother Joseph B. Smith, aunt Catherine Dobias and dear friend (dad) Larry Amorine. Survived by her mother Rita Smith, son Ron Smith, uncles Jim Dobias and Steve Evans and wife Kathy.  Also cousins Chris, Paula, Eric...

Aug 25, 2016

Mary Kay Kitchen “Kay” was born on July, 10th 1942 in Kalida, Ohio, and passed away peacefully on August 25th, 2016 in Columbus where she lived and worked most of her life. Kay grew up on a farm where she gained a passion for learning and teaching. She earned her Bachelors in education at Bowling Green. She continued her...

Aug 24, 2016

Ralph Salmons, 75, of Wayne, West Virginia, passed away on August 24, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife, Patsy (Nigh) Salmons; his children, Ronald Ralph Salmons, Clifford Lee Salmons, Elsie McGuire-Pruitt, and Clint Salmons; his grandchildren, Christopher, Jessie, Cod, Ezekiel, Emily, Hannah, Casey, Robbie, Ryan, Danielle, Halley, and Austin; his great grandchild Eric Matthew and...

Aug 23, 2016

Lloyd Edison Fisher, Jr., of Columbus, died at Ohio Health Hospice's Kobacker House on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Born on October 23, 1923, in Medina, Ohio, he was the eldest son of Wanda Iona White Fisher and Lloyd Edison Fisher, Sr. Lloyd was awarded a Stadium Cooperative Scholarship at The Ohio State University, but his college years were interrupted...

Aug 20, 2016

BENTON

Shirley J. “Mickey” Benton, age 82 born March 2, 1934 to parents Rufus and Nelda Nave. Called home August 20, 2016. Survived by brother Curt Nave; daughters Leanne Sanderson and Beth Benton; grandchild Joshua “Ben” Sanderson. As a minister’s wife she served with the staff at the following churches; Greenford Christian Church in Greenford, OH, Sebring...

Aug 16, 2016

AULT

Nanci Wooley Elasser Ault, 62, formerly of Marion, Ohio, passed away August 16, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Mary Wooley and grandson Joseph Benson. She leaves behind her life partner Dennis Petroff; her children Heather (Todd) Benson, Robert (Melissa) Ault and Bradley Ault; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. A gathering to celebrate her...

Aug 12, 2016

MCKINLEY

William L. McKinley, 58, August 12, 2016. Born January 28, 1958 to Velma E. and Harold K. McKinley in Bucyrus, OH. Preceded in death by parents and wife Patricia; survived by brother John (Carolyn) McKinley; sisters Madeline Kruckeberg and Sarah McKinley; nephews David Kruckeberg and James Serramo; nieces Heidi Schwitzer, Amanda Loveman and Katherine Sicairos. William...