Obituaries

Nov 2, 2016

Thelma Pauline George, age 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday November 2, 2016. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15. Thelma was born to Ben and Eunice Awe in Napoleon, OH and was the 5th of six children. In 1946, her family moved to Columbus, Ohio....

Oct 30, 2016

WITHROW

On October 30, 2016, Mary Kay Withrow (nee Shaver) passed away peacefully in her home at Choctaw Lake in Madison County, Ohio. She had struggled for nearly a decade with a degenerative neurological disease. Mary Kay was 72. She was a loving, nurturing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher and friend. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on December...

Oct 30, 2016

Patricia Van Leuven, 61, of Columbus, passed on Sunday, October 30, 2016 with family at her side. Her love for science fiction and space exploration was exceptional. Pat was known for her strength and dedication; she devoted her life to her family and the needs of others. She received her B.A. from Ohio University. Her favorite pastimes were reading,...

Oct 29, 2016

Judy (Julia) Margaret (Tucker) Viers went home to be with her Heavenly Father on October 29, 2016 surrounded by family.  She was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 23, 1930.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Clara Tucker, her loving soul mate of 55 years, Jerry Viers, son Buddy Hartsook, brother Bill Tucker and sisters...

Oct 29, 2016

JOHNSON

Ronald James Johnson, born Sept 19, 1973, age 43 went home to be with the Lord at 6:30 pm Oct 29, 2016 at St Ann’s Hospital. He will be dearly missed and is a beloved son, father, brother, cousin and friend. Leaves to cherish his memories, mother Della M Johnson; father Ronald James Turner;...

Oct 27, 2016

Back in his mother’s arms where he belongs. As we mourn him, he rejoices. Stanley “Stan” L. Harrat, 66, of Columbus, passed away, Monday, October 10, 2016 at Columbus Healthcare Center.  Preceded in death by parents William and Ethelyn (Staples) Harrat and brother Steven Harrat. Survived by wife, Lillian (Allison) Harrat; children Nicol, Teresa, and Sanita Harrat; sister Adrienne (Harrat) Spencer;...

Oct 27, 2016

VAN HORN

Terry D. Van Horn, 71, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016.  He was born March 4, 1945 to Howard Wesley Van Horn and Jeanne (Thornton) Van Horn. Terry was a 1963 graduate of Westerville High School.  He received a bachelor of arts degree in 1967 and a law degree in 1969—both from The...

Oct 25, 2016

STATON

Gary Staton, 64, of Williamson, WV, died on October 25th at his home in Galion, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father John E. Staton, mother Bertha Staton, and brother Johnny Ray Staton.  He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Brenda Staton, three children; Gary H. Staton Jr. (Jessi), Shelly Featherston (Frank),...

Oct 19, 2016

Doris E. Sullivan, age 72, Wednesday October 19, 2016 in Dublin. Survived by her children Frank Kurtz, Kristin (Willard) Retherford and Kevin Kurtz; grandchildren Tyler and Joshua. Family will receive friends Tuesday Oct. 25, 2016 from 6-8 pm where funeral service will be held at SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME 4341 N High St Cols. 43214 where...

Oct 19, 2016

Betsie Akins Gingrich Coppola, 57, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2016. She was born on April 6, 1959 in Mansfield, OH. She is preceded in death by her mother, Rita Akins and father, Stuart Akins.  She is survived by husband Dan Coppola, sister Shellie Batton, daughters Sarah Akins, Brianna (Joe) Holland, Faith (Jeremy) Spencer and Clara Martin. She...

Oct 17, 2016

Tonyea Elizabeth Jackson

November 13, 1970~ October 17, 2016

Tonyea Elizabeth Jackson passed away peacefully at OSU surrounded by family and went to be with her Lord on October 17, 2016. She left behind her daughters Raquel, Raven, Brea, Jael and son, Camron.  She is also survived by her Mother, Sandra (Michael) Billingsley...

Oct 16, 2016

JOAN RAMEY

Joan Eleanor (Winstead) Ramey, age 85, went to be with her Lord Sunday, October 16, 2016, after a long and relentless fight against Alzheimer's. Born in Columbus, Ohio on April 26, 1931 to Paul Leon and Dorothy Margaret (Vance) Winstead, Sr. Preceded in death by her parents and husband of 38 years, William Derral Ramey...

Oct 16, 2016

Doris Light, age 85, Sunday October 16, 2016 at Worthington Christian Village. Retired from St. Anthony Hospital, former member of Beechwold Christian Church member of Hilliard Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her husband James W. Light, brother Norman Priest; survived by her son Ron (Susie) and daughter Ronda Light Johnson, son in law Jeffrey Johnson; grandchildren Ryon...

Oct 16, 2016

Kelly Diane Mays, 41, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away at her home on October 16, 2016. She was survived by her two children, Cassandra and Jordan; and her parents Larry and Diane. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held on Friday October 21, 2016 from 4:00 - 6:00pm at the SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, 34 West 2nd Avenue, Columbus,...

Oct 14, 2016

ELLIS

George R. Ellis, age 84, passed peacefully at his home of 50 years, surrounded by family on Oct 14, 2016. Dad is reunited with the love of his life, Patricia Ellis and they will celebrate their 60th anniversary on Oct 26, 2016 in Heaven. Preceded in death by grandson Casey Gohring and wife Patricia...

Oct 14, 2016

PRICE

Ray F. Price, age 81, Oct 14, 2016. Preceded in death by wife Dolly. Survived by daughters Patty Shoults, Mary (Ray) Stone and Sandy Price; son Jerry (Tonya) Price; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday 10:00 am at the SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES, Victorian Village, 34 W 2nd Ave, where funeral service...

Oct 14, 2016

James Andrew Hennessy (56)

July 19 1960–October 14 2016

BIRTH 19 JUL 1960 • Zanesville, Ohio to Rev. Richard Eugene and Theresa Marie Withers Hennessy. Graduate of Bishop Rosecrans High School, a Lifelong fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns. James served in the United States Army from 1979-1981 and attended the Culinary Arts program at...

Oct 14, 2016

Paula Elizabeth (Coleman) Mays passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family October 14, 2016. She left behind her wife Nicole Coleman, children Tara Mays (Brad Conkins), Barbie Siders, Rian Mays and granddaughter Kaylee Conkins. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family beyond words and placed them above all else. She was extremely proud...

Oct 12, 2016

TROIANO, Rose (DeSantis) age 91 of Dublin passed away October 12, 2016 at Friendship Village of Dublin. Proceeded in death by her parents Joseph and Donna DeSantis, 3 sisters and one brother. Survived by daughter, Michele Troiano, grandsons, Adam Umstattd and Colin Umstattd and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 pm, with...

Oct 8, 2016

Carolyn Lucille Arthur, 82, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away on October 8, 2016. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2016 at SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, 34 West 2nd Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201. She was survived by her four children, Theresa Denney, Nancy Kristof, Jeff Denney and Steven Arthur; nine grandchildren, 16 great...