Obituaries

Nov 10, 2015

Dale Bowens, born October 17th 1950, passed away on November 10th at home surrounded by loved ones.  He had a kind and gentle soul that radiated warmth.  He was an avid reader and a great cook.  He enjoyed nature and appreciated the whole spectrum from busy bees and graceful “flutterbys” to mighty oak trees and vast oceans, but what he cherished above...

Nov 10, 2015

PORTER

Roger Dale Porter II age 45 passed away suddenly and peacefully in his home on November 10th 2015. He is preceded in death by his father Roger Dale Porter Senior. He is survived by his grandmother  Lucille Conard, mother Ruth Church, sister Trina Head(Win) brothers, Tim Church, Tony Lilly(Tricia) Tracy Lilley(Kris) Kevin Farley(Ciera) Todd Farley, Handley...

Nov 9, 2015

CULSHAW

James E. Culshaw, Sr., 74, passed away November 9, 2015 in Columbus, OH. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Leona (Leadbetter), and his sister Ruth Ann. James is survived by his wife, Thelma (Campbell) and his children, James Jr. and Kelly. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Natalie, Joseph, Sophia, Ashley,...

Nov 9, 2015

BASH

Lon A. Bash went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 9, 2015 after an extended illness. Lon is survived by the love of his life, wife Nancy; son Richard (Sandra) Bash; grandsons Kyle and Adam Bash; brothers Robert (Linda), Jan (Kathy) and Glenn (Malou) Bash; aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews; cousins; and a host...

Nov 8, 2015

MERCIER

James Gilbert Mercier, 72, of Holyoke, MA passed into eternal life, with family by his side, on Sunday Nov. 8, 2015.  He lived in Holyoke, Easthampton, and West Springfield MA, and Columbus OH since 1994. He is survived by his five children: Elizabeth A. Bell (David), Edward J. (Nora), Robert D., Amanda M. Silveira (Robert), and...

Nov 7, 2015

LOBDELL

Sharon Ann Lobdell, age 65, Saturday November 7, 2015 at her residence.  Employee with Franklin County Probate Court and Palmer, Miller, and Nelson Insurance Company.  Preceded in death by parents George and Dorothy Shaw.  Survived by husband Dale; daughter Katherine (Jon) Robinson; grandsons George and Henry Robinson; uncle Earl Weiman; and numerous cousins.  Family will receive...

Nov 4, 2015

Sue Dougherty, age 66, Wednesday November 4, 2015 at Kobacker House. Preceded in death by her mother Mildred Robinson. She was formerly employed at JC Penny Northland, Victoria’s Secret call center, a Tupperware manager and at the Vision Service Plan at Easton. She never met a stranger, she was a lovable and loving person who truly enjoyed life. Her...

Nov 3, 2015

Lowell Thomas Mullins, 81, of Circleville OH, formerly of Flatwoods KY, passed away after an extended illness on November 3, 2015 at Brown Memorial Home in Circleville, OH.

He was born in Chauncey, WV on October 1, 1934 to Lindsey "Linzy" and Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Hale) Mullins. He was preceded in death by his parents and 15 brothers and sisters. He retired...

Nov 2, 2015

GAST

Ronald Robert Gast, 54, long time Columbus resident departed this life and began a new journey on November 2, 2015.  He worked in the voice / data communications field for 35 years of which the last 12 years were at Team Fishel as an Applications Engineer.  Ron was the Michael Angelo of carpentry.  His gifts of...

Nov 2, 2015

Maxine Gale Mitchell, passed away Monday, Nov 2, 2015 at Providence Place in Chambersburg, PA. Maxine was born on January 15, 1938 in Ohio, the daughter of Willard and Grace Whaley. She was united in marriage to Alvin Scott Mitchell on July 27, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio. He preceded her in death November 30, 2009. They were married for over 50...

Oct 29, 2015

QUEEN

Dale E. Queen of Columbus died Thursday in the Laurels of Norworth Nursing Home.  Born in South Vienna Ohio, son of the late Chester Queen and Bernice Queen. He was an Army veteran, where he was a certified Mechanic with the Forty Ninth Airborne Engineer Battalion 101st Airborne Infantry Division. He also served the NATO Peace Treaty in Germany....

Oct 25, 2015

MCCOY

Mary L. McCoy, born July 24, 1944, passed unexpectedly October 25, 2015.  She was preceded in death by her father Robert C. Arbaugh, mother Alma (Lennington) Arbaugh; and brothers Robert Arbaugh and Arthur Arbaugh.  She is survived by her children Michelle (Richard) Harris, Scott McCoy, and Kari McCoy; granchildren Geoffrey (Alicia) Byrne, Brittany and Angal Byrne,...

Oct 20, 2015

WOLFE

Diane Jeanette Wolfe, beloved daughter of Ruth F. Wolfe and best friend of sister Carolyn E. DePalma, both of Columbus.  Born June 24, 1950 and passed peacefully on October 20, 2015 at Kobacker House.  Preceded in death by niece Nicole Wolf, nephew R. Michael DePalma, brothers Charles and Don Wolf, and father Donald L. Wolf.  She...

Oct 17, 2015

WISEMAN

Terry Lee Wiseman, age 55 passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Terry was known to many as Chico. He was born on July 14, 1960 to Carmen C. (Torres) Ogier and Jack E. Wiseman. Terry worked many years as a skilled drywall hanger with his family. Terry loved his family and closest friends dearly.  He...

Oct 16, 2015

KUTZER

Ingeborg Kutzer, age 88, Friday October 16, 2015 at Kobacker House. Born in Germany and immigrated to the US in 1954.  She was a very active member of McConnell Heart Center. She is preceded in death by her husband Gerhard; survived by her daughter Iris (Peter) Vlahos, grandchildren Adam and Alex (Laura) Clark; great grandchildren Lake,...

Oct 16, 2015

CLARK

Susan R (Boggs) Clark, age 76, of Columbus went to her heavenly home on October 16, 2015, just two short months after Bill, her husband of 56 years. Sue was a highly spirited woman who never wavered in her love for God. Born in Beckley, West Virginia, Feb. 14 1939, Sue was raised in...

Oct 16, 2015

MCGEE

David Lee McGee Jr., 65, passed away Friday October 16, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by his brother, Andrew McGee and by his mother, Alma Ruth. Survived by his father, David Lee McGee, his son David Lee McGee III, long-time companion Miss Pamela Jones, brother Luther McGee, sister Byrdie McGee and her partner, Glenn...

Oct 16, 2015

James W. Phipps, age 62, Friday October 16, 2015 at his residence. Served in US Army. Retired from DCSC. Survived mother Alberta Phipps, son James Phipps Jr., daughters Brenda and Amy Phipps; grandchildren Wayne Peterman, Breanna Phipps, Daniel and Destiny Forsythe, James Phipps III and Johnathan Phipps; 2 great grandchildren; sister Arlene Mastenbrook. Family will...

Oct 14, 2015

MORRISON

Dan L. Morrison, age 68, Oct 14, 2015 passed away. Born March 3, 1947 in Zanesville, OH. Member of Beechwold Christian Church since 1969. Preceded in death by parents Wendell L and Margaret A. (Fleming) Morrison. Survived by children Lori (Billy) Barrett of Hamilton, OH; David (Beth) Morrison of Westerville, OH and Jennifer (Jerad)...

Oct 13, 2015

ROLLISON

J. Frank Rollison 67, of Phoenix Arizona said his final goodbye’s on October 13, 2015 at 9:49pm surrounded by loves ones. Frank was survived by his children, Carmen (Steve) Woods of Croton, Ohio, Carrie (Jeff) Rollison of Westerville, Ohio, Kim (Julie) Thatcher of Phoenix, Arizona, and James (Shirley) Rollison Jr of Flagstaff, Arizona;  Siblings, Linda Hamilton...