Obituaries

Logan Brooks

May 29, 2016

BROOKS

Logan Derek Brooks

Logan, 30, of Columbus took the longest journey, much too soon, and bid us goodnight on May 29, 2016. Waiting to reunite with him is his maternal grandfather, Minter Dobbins. Carrying on his bright smile, sarcastic humor, and carefree spirit is his daughter, Luna Winter.  He will also be watching over...

Cynthia Mauller

May 29, 2016

Cynthia R. Mauller (Cass) died peacefully at Mount Carmel East on May 29, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 56. Cyndi is survived by her parents, Clifford Wayne and Gerri Cass of Heath, Ohio; children, Joshua (Megan) Mauller of Newark, Ohio, Gabriel (Larissa) Mauller of Heath, Ohio; and brother, Clifford Randy (Debbie) Cass of Alexandria, Ohio. She is...

Donna Wyatt

May 27, 2016

WYATT Donna Jane (Meyer) Wyatt, born in 1924 to parents Frank and Elizabeth Meyer, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2016.  Throughout her life Donna lived in Grand Rapids and Jackson, MI; Muncie, IN; Cincinnati, Oh; Naples, FL, and Columbus, OH, forming many friendships.  Her favorite home was her cottage on Crystal Lake in Beulah, MI, where she spent...

Jerry Reyes

May 25, 2016

Jerry Maria Reyes, 53, passed away on May 25, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Reyes; her father, Robert Evans; and her brother, Robert Evans. She is survived by her children, Ceiamaria Evans, Adam Reyes, and Joseph Reyes; her mother Juanita (Williamson) Evans; her sister, Theresa Justice; her grandchildren, Kristen, Tyler, Daniel, and Mac; as...

Mary Price

May 23, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Price, age 100, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 23, 2016. She was a longtime member (95 years) of Memorial Baptist Church. Mary grew up in Columbus, Ohio with her dad William Handley and mom, Dora Handley. She had five brothers and two sisters. Her family have filled her life with joy. She married her high...

Robert Hockman

May 21, 2016

HOCKMAN

Robert "Bob" Hockman, 68, of Grove City, passed away on May 21, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father, Melvin Hockman; his mother, Jean Waldron; his step-father, Rod Waldron; and his former wife, Dotty Hockman. He is survived by his sisters, Melinda (Wayne) Keating; Dianna (Rick) Repeta, Laura (Johnny) Eggenspiller, and...

James Sherry

May 20, 2016

James A. Sherry (Jim), age 67, passed from this life on May 20th at the Kobacker House, in Columbus, Ohio after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born August 27th, 1948. He was the 3rd son of the late Eugene and Mildred (Shaffer) Sherry from Paulding County, Ohio. Surviving are his wife Peggy (Balliet) Sherry, April...

John Miller

May 17, 2016

John Davidson Miller, 48, passed away at Kobacker House on May 17, 2016. He is survived by many friends and family, who will miss him dearly.

Robert Crosby Jr.

May 17, 2016

CROSBY

Robert “Bob” W. Crosby Jr, 78, passed away May 17 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. He was born June 28, 1937 in Seymour, Indiana, to Marion Kelow and the Rev. Robert W. Crosby. He is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley Wells Crosby; sons, Alan Robert, Edward Wells, and William John; brother, John and his...

Danny Johnson

May 16, 2016

Danny C. Johnson, age 69, May 16, 2016 at Kobacker House. He worked at National Sign System and Columbus Jack Corporation. He is preceded in death by parents Dennie and Donna, sister Beverly (James) Ledford and brother Ronnie Johnson. Survived by wife, Kathy; children, Steve (Kim) Johnson, Misty (Chris) Chace, Michael Johnson and Mathew Johnson; grandchildren, Caroline and Grant...

Linda Rutherford

May 14, 2016

RUTHERFORD

Linda L. Rutherford, age 73, passed away on May 14, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her loving husband Kenneth D. Rutherford; her daughters, Kimberly Hayley and Stacie Haney; her grandchildren, Scott, Brittney, Courtney, Coedi, and Rachelle; her great grandchildren, Whitney, Cadence, Charlotte, and those of Courtney; her sister, Sharon Weber; and her mother...

Richard Orders

May 11, 2016

ORDERS

Richard Orders, 59, passed away on May 11, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elzie and Freida Orders; his sister, Peggy; and his brother, Jimmy. He is survived by his siblings Elzie (Connie), Mike, Kirt, Patty, and Suzie; his children Sean, Kevin, and Brooke (Russ) ; his grandchildren Seth, Little Sean, Haley,...

James Wylie III

May 10, 2016

WYLIE

James Euin Wylie III, 65, passed away on May 10, 2016 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Euin Wylie II and Wanda Gene (Sims) Wylie. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie (Koonts) Wylie; his step-children, Michael Souders, Christina Souders, and Jeffrey Souders; his son-in-law, David Canter; his mother-in-law,...

Edwill Schultz Sr.

May 9, 2016

SCHULTZ

Edwill W. Schultz passed away peacefully in his home on May 9, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cora (Swesey) Schultz; his parents, Williard and Edith (Barrows) Schultz; his children Edwill Schultz, Jr. and Edith Meadows; and his siblings, Russell Schultz , Bill Schultz, L.G. Schultz and Marge Clark (Schultz). He is survived by his...

Dan Swetnam

May 8, 2016

SWETNAM

Dan Swetnam, age 69, passed away on May 8th 2016. Dan was blessed to be born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Emerson Swetnam, and Jane (Garrison) Swetnam, two of the greatest parents, and two members in good standing of the Greatest Generation. Having been raised in a most loving home, and growing up...

Sherry Baker

May 8, 2016

Sherry M Baker (Bullock), age 63 of Columbus, Ohio is soaring with the angels, her eight month battle with cancer came to an end. She was peacefully called to be with the Lord at home surround by her loved ones on mothers day May 8, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents Eileen and Paul Bullock, older siblings, her...

Patricia Ellis

May 7, 2016

ELLIS

Patricia ‘Pat’ I. Ellis, age 82, May 7, 2016 at her home of 50 years surrounded by family. Proceeded in death by grandson Casey Gohring. Survived by loving husband George of 59 years; daughters Pam (Skip Fetingas) Basil, Penny (Steve) Gohring, Melissa (Tim) Sockman and Mendy (Mark) Siemer; grandchildren Sean (Kimmy), Brian (Tally), Larry, Nick (Sienna),...

Bertha Samboy

May 4, 2016

SAMBOY

Bertha Samboy, age 63, Wednesday May 4, 2016 at Kobacker House. She worked for Columbus Public School System, member of St Mary’s Catholic Church in Delaware. She is survived by her husband Rolando; daughters Jeannette (Wilfred) & Ashley Samboy; grandchildren Sheila & Rolando Guigni.  Family will receive friends Saturday May 7 from 11-1 pm at THE...

Diana Giffen

Apr 29, 2016

Diana Sue Giffen, born November 23, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on April 29, 2016. She is survived by many loving family members and friends. She will be missed.

Rev. Willie Smalls, Jr.

Apr 28, 2016

SMALLS

Rev. Willie James Smalls, Jr.  was born to Evalina and Willie James Smalls Sr. on October 19, 1957.  On Thursday April 28, 2016, Willie James Smalls, Jr. made his transition at the age of 58.  He was preceded in death by Grandmothers Maybelle Miller-Simmons, Elizabeth Jenkins, father Willie James Smalls, Sr., Aunt Elnora Simmons,...