Obituaries

Timothy Joseph Lynch

Timothy Joseph Lynch

May 23, 2025

Timothy Lynch, age 66, went to be with his savior on May 23rd, 2025 at the OSU James Wexner Hospital.

Tim was a beloved veteran who served 7 years in the US Army before being honorably discharged in 1986. He loved watching and collecting movies, especially old westerns and all of the King Kong movies.

He always carried this note on his...

Shawn Lee Ralph Rhea Day

Shawn Lee Ralph Rhea Day

May 23, 2025

Shawn Lee Day, 38, passed away on May 23, 2025 with his loving wife who was also his best friend by his side, Courtney Day. 

He is survived by his wife Courtney Day, step-kids Draven Landis, Gaven Landis, Meah Landis, nieces and nephews Ryan Day, Jazzlynn Hicks, Isaiah Day, Hunter Day and Brayden Bartoe, brothers Keith Day, David Day, Marvin Day...

Robert "Bob" Volk

Robert "Bob" Volk

May 23, 2025

It's with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to friend and father, Robert "Bob" Volk, who tragically passed away Friday, May 23rd in Columbus, OH. 

He will be dearly missed by his 4 children, Bryce, Brayden, Bryanna, and Blake and his wife, Jayne as well as his 3 grandchildren, who were the love of his life, Ellya, Emerson & Enzo Crute. 

We...

Kenneth Scott Adams

Kenneth Scott Adams

May 23, 2025

Kenneth Scott Adams, born June 16, 1963, in Cleveland, OH, passed away on May 23, 2025, in Columbus, OH after several years of a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Kenny, as he was affectionately known, was a huge fan of Ohio sports teams, Starbucks iced coffee, 70’s rock music, and playing the lottery. While his last few years were marred by...

Cheryl Loraine Botkin

Cheryl Loraine Botkin

May 22, 2025

Cheryl Loraine Botkin Obtiuary

BOTKIN, Cheryl Loraine 63, of Columbus, Ohio, died Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 9:48 p.m. in her residence in the care of Capital City Hospice and in the presence of her significant other, Kevin Johnson, and their beloved Boston bull terrier, Lucy. She is survived by Kevin, her son Joshua Andrew Kinnison, her brother Gary, and many...

Forrest Harry Rosenquist

Forrest Harry Rosenquist

May 21, 2025

COLUMBUS - Forrest Harry Rosenquist, 101, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was born on October 29, 1923, the son of Caroline Berquist Rosenquist and Charles John Rosenquist. He grew up in Youngstown, OH, and resided at Senior Living of Danbury in Columbus, OH.



He graduated from South High School in 1941, Youngstown, OH. In 1943, Forrest enlisted in...

Ronney Joe Writesel

Ronney Joe Writesel

May 21, 2025

Ronney Joe Writesel, affectionately known as Joe to his close family and friends, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Hilliard, Ohio, at the age of 75.Born on May 15, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio, Joe was a lifelong resident of the state he loved. He was a man of deep faith and quiet strength—soft spoken and caring, with a...

Emmanuel Okechukwu Odita

Emmanuel Okechukwu Odita

May 20, 2025

Emmanuel Okechukwu Odita, age 89, of Upper Arlington, Ohio, passed away on May 20, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Born on January 17, 1936, in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria, Emmanuel was the son of John Chukwugbo Odita and Leah Uzoma Nzekwu. His commitment to education...

Robert E Bushatz Jr

Robert E Bushatz Jr

May 20, 2025

Obituary for Robert "Bob" E. Bushatz Jr.It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" E. Bushatz Jr., age 52, of Chillicothe, Ohio, who left this world on May 20, 2025, at 1:26 PM after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 14, 1972, to Robert Sr. and Sandra (Miller) Bushatz, Bob was a beloved...

Darryl G Jackson

Darryl G Jackson

May 19, 2025

Darryl Glynn Jackson was born on August 15th,1986 in Cleveland, Ohio to Eunessa & Darryl Jackson I, he passed away May 19th, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a wonderful & amazing father, fiancée, brother, son and friend. Darryl leaves behind a son,Kai'lon Jackson,fiance Nequisha Thomas, sisters Jessica Sharp,Darcelle Jackson & Devona Simmons, father Darryl Jackson I,along with a squad...

Brandon Tyler Burgett

Brandon Tyler Burgett

May 19, 2025

Brandon Tyler Burgett born October 14th 1997 to Scott Burgett and Tracey Burgett. Passed away May 19th 2025.

He is survived by parents Scott and Tracey Burgett , his sisters Alayna Anderson and Stephanie Burgett and his brothers Donovan (Breanna) Burgett and Ryan Burgett, Two nieces Skylar Sexton and Peyton Burgett and nephews Donovan Burgett Jr and Dalton Burgett.

Brandon was a...

Russell Harrington Bettis Jr.

Russell Harrington Bettis Jr.

May 16, 2025

Russell Harrington Bettis Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born on October 6, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Virginia Power Bettis Oderr and Russell Harrington Bettis Sr., Russell lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and quiet strength.

In 1968, he married the love of his life, Anita Spencer, in Huntsville, Ohio....

Shana Marie Savage Tackett

Shana Marie Savage Tackett

May 16, 2025

On Friday, May 16, 2025, our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Shana Marie Savage Tackett was welcomed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on June 22, 1979, and grew up in Worthington, Ohio with her loving parents Jack Savage and Beverly (Opper) Savage, and her four siblings.

Shana attended Worthington Kilbourne High School,...

Ruth Jean Matthews

Ruth Jean Matthews

May 15, 2025

Ruth Jean Matthews, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home on May 15, 2025. She was born August 20, 1937 in Wheelersburg, Ohio to Arthur Morrison and Reba Hutchinson. Ruth retired from GM, where she worked 30 years at Fisher Guide and 17 years at Eddie Bauer. She enjoyed playing bingo, bowling, playing cards, and going to the casino....

Sharon Lou Nutt

Sharon Lou Nutt

May 14, 2025

Sharon Lou Nutt, 76, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at St. Ann's Hospital, after a short illness. She was born April 3, 1949, in Ashland, Kentucky, the identical twin of her beloved sister Karen Lynn Nelson-Curry, who predeceased her in 2016. Attending North High School, and known back then as "The Nelson Twins," they graduated...

Miguel Perez Tapia

Miguel Perez Tapia

May 13, 2025

It is with great sorrow to announce that Miguel Perez Tapia, 50, of Dublin, Ohio, has passed away on May 13, 2025. Born in Santa Isabel Cholula, Puebla, Mexico on October 15, 1974 to Leonso Perez and Esperanza Tapia, he spent most of his life in the U.S., where he built a humble, loving legacy through hard work, faith, and...

Jerry Lee Lockhart

Jerry Lee Lockhart

May 11, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Lockhart, who departed this world on Sunday, May 11th, 2025.

Born on December 4th, 1973, in Columbus, Ohio, Jerry was the son of Greg Lockhart and Janice (Brown) Lockhart. Jerry was greatly loved by his sister Jennifer (Lockhart) Floyd, whom he often referred to as Refinnej, teasing her by...

Jeremiah Daniel Spires

Jeremiah Daniel Spires

May 11, 2025

Jeremiah Daniel Spires, age 40, passed away on May 11, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1985, at St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, to Peggy Spires. He excitedly joined the United States Army in 2004, right out of high school. Proudly serving for 3.5 years. He was stationed in South Korea and Colorado and was deployed to Iraq...

Michael F. Parrett

Michael F. Parrett

May 11, 2025

Michael Fitzpatrick Parrett born April 29, 1950 in Tarentum, PA, died at home May 11, 2025 after a long illness. Mike was a proud Mifflin High School graduate, class of 1968. He was preceded in death by parents William A. Parrett IV and Betty David Parrett, brother William A. Parrett V and sister Vicki Yost. He leaves his wife of...

John A. Milling

John A. Milling

May 11, 2025

John “Ace” Milling, 75, died peacefully surrounded by family on May 11, 2025, after facing a difficult illness with strength and dignity. He was born on September 12, 1949 at the old Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, California to John and Esther Milling. John grew up on La Jolla beaches and spent summer vacations in Texas with his aunts, uncles,...