Obituaries

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...

Aug 10, 2016

Jayson Michael Cornute, 19, passed away on August 10, 2016 in Newark, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his cousin, Chad Michael Cornute. He is survived by his children, Payton Haines-Cornute and Bryson Cornute; his fiancée, Kathryn Haines; his parents, Charles and Kimberly Cornute; his aunt, Sue Martin; his half-brothers, Chip and Zach Cornute; his sisters, Raven Rider, Nena Cornute, Savannah...

Aug 3, 2016

David “Dave” Paul Law, age 63. January 13, 1953 to August 3, 2016.  Preceded in death by parents, Malcolm and Marjorie Law. Survived by son Adam Law; sister, Bonnie Galloway; brothers Mark and John Law;  former wife, Carole Law;  good friend, Rod (Paula) Clay and many friends too numerous to mention. Dave was an active bee keeper and helped...

Aug 1, 2016

MILLER

Patricia Hunter Miller, 90, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away on August 1, 2016. Born on November 17, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Vancil Guy and Dorothy (Eldridge) Hunter. Patty is preceded in death by her first husband, George R. Williams; her second husband, Ray Miller; and her brother, William C. Hunter. She is survived by her...

Jul 31, 2016

BROCKMAN

Harry L. Brockman, age 79, July 31, 2016. Born in Columbus on June 21, 1937 to parents Raymond and Emma Brockman. Preceded in death by sister Helen Messenger. Survived by loving wife of 51 years Karen; sons Brian (Teresa) and Jeff (Chris) Brockman; grandchildren Russ (Hailey), Trisha, Amber (Curtis) Hannah, Ashley, Brian Jr., Jesse and Michael...

Jul 25, 2016

NAPOLI

Carlla Sue “Mickey” Napoli, age 75, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on July 25th 2016 surrounded by her family.  She was preceded in death by parents Carl and Mary Juanita Knaus, husband Richard J. Napoli, and Janice Campbell, a sister. She was born on February 27th, 1941 in Hamilton Ohio and attended Ross High School...