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Raymond Powley

Raymond Powley

Mar 28, 2024

Raymond “Ray” Powley, 84, passed away on Thursday March 28th, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.  Ray was born June 21, 1939, to Irma and Darrell Powley in Thurston, Nebraska.   

Survivors include his two daughters, Kimberly Cox of Lima, Ohio  and Amy Miller of Columbus, Ohio, and one Son Bradley Powley of Columbus Grove, Ohio.  Ray has 5 grandchildren:  Angel Ward, Tommy...

Blair Louis Damian

Blair Louis Damian

Mar 27, 2024

> Blair Louis Damian, 70, of Dearborn, MI, passed away on March 27, 2024, in Columbus, OH. He was born on March 6, 1954, to Lorraine May Damian (Reed) and John Uros Damian. >  > Blair is survived by his wife, Michelle Damian, daughters Heather, Laurel "Mara", and Holly, siblings Jane Treppa and Jared Damian, as well as his grandchildren Avery, Vinny,...

Newatha Abbott Perry-Myers

Newatha Abbott Perry-Myers

Mar 25, 2024

Newatha loved hats and wore many hats throughout her lifetime. Named a “West Virginia History Hero” by the Division of Culture and History.  Recipient of the “Living Legacy Award” from The Association for the Study of African American Life and History.  Founding member of the Carter G. Woodson Memorial Foundation.  Member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, St. Claver Catholic Church, Sigma...

Carolyn Joyce Gravely

Carolyn Joyce Gravely

Mar 25, 2024

Carolyn Joyce Gravely, 74, peacefully went to eternal rest early Monday morning, March 25th, 2024 in her Columbus, Ohio residence. She was born on May 14th, 1949 in Coalwood, West Virginia to her parents Joseph Edward Gravely and Normaree Roberta Gravely. In 1968, she graduated from Big Creek High School located in War, West Virginia. After graduation, Carolyn spent a...

Beverly Hines Pedroso

Beverly Hines Pedroso

Mar 23, 2024

Beverly Hines Pedroso was born December 9, 1952, in Tampa, Florida to the parents of George and Ruthella Hines.   She departed this life on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.

She earned a diploma from Blake High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Bethune Cookman College.

She is preceded in death by her parents, George...

Ruth Diewald

Ruth Diewald

Mar 23, 2024

Ruth Marie Diewald, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 23, 2024, at Wesley Glen in Columbus.  She was born on January 19, 1938 in Marysville Ohio.

 

Ruth’s true joy came from spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  Ruth had a kind and nurturing spirit that radiated warmth to all who were fortunate...

Melody and Richard Fairchild II

Melody and Richard Fairchild II

Mar 22, 2024

After 56 years of marriage, Richard (Rick) Fairchild II, 76, and Melody Fairchild, 77, passed away exactly two months apart. Rick fought heart disease and cancer for many years and peacefully passed on January 22, 2024. Melody was a cancer survivor, but it came back more aggressively until she quietly departed on March 22, 2024. Both spent their last few...

Kenneth E. Clark

Kenneth E. Clark

Mar 22, 2024

Kenneth E. Clark of Columbus, OH passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2024, from complications related to a broken hip sustained shortly after Thanksgiving. He was his good natured and stoic self to the end and rarely expressed any displeasure nor discomfort while in hospice care. Ken's family was fortunate to be able to care for him at...

Lonnie William Evans Jr.

Lonnie William Evans Jr.

Mar 21, 2024

Lonnie William Evans, Jr “Bill or Billy”., 73, of Sunbury passed away Thursday March 21, 2024 at home. 

 

He was born on July 17, 1950 to Lonnie William Evans, Sr. and Garnett Marie (Maynard) Evans. 

 

Lonnie worked as a welder, carpenter, construction supervisor and retired from Delco Water as a Maintenance Supervisor. 

 

His work ethic was unparalleled, often working long hours to ensure...

Bradley James Smith

Bradley James Smith

Mar 19, 2024

 -Smith, Bradley J.

1949-2024

Bradley James Smith,

Born September 12, 1949 to the late Joseph Smith and Nettie Heider in Gahanna Ohio. He enlisted in the Army in 1966 where he served his country and after also joined the National Guard. He trained as a mechanic and that was his profession for many years. Later he became a truck driver until he retired...

Kathleen Lorraine Kissam

Kathleen Lorraine Kissam

Mar 16, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” Kissam, 57, of Orient, OH went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 at a hospice facility surrounded by family.

Kathy was born on June 14th, 1966 in Lees Summit, Missouri to Edward and Margaret Delaney. Kathy lived life to its fullest. She enjoyed traveling, making memories and being surrounded by her three daughters and their...

Pete Dee Metzger

Pete Dee Metzger

Mar 16, 2024

Paul Dee "Pete" Metzger passed away on March 16, 2024.  Pete was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1947 and grew up in St. Clairsville, OH.  Pete was a 1965 graduate of St. Clairsville High School and served as a Pharmacy Technician in the U.S. Air Force from 1967-1971.  He graduated from Otterbein College in 1985 with a degree in Business...

Ann Lucy (Surico) Bennett

Ann Lucy (Surico) Bennett

Mar 14, 2024

Ann passed away at the age of 90 on March 14, 2024, a date she knew was chosen by God before she was even born. (Psalm 139:16) She wanted anyone who read her obituary to know that her faith assured her that when she passed from this earthly life, she went to a far better eternal life in Heaven with...

John Brandstetter

John Brandstetter

Mar 13, 2024

John Brandstetter passed away March 13 2024 at OSU hospital in Columbus Ohio. He was born December 4th 1968 to Mary Kathrine Edwards and Charles White Brandstetter in Washington DC. He grew up in Maryland with his family which included his parents as well as his brother Jimmy and sister Kristy. He moved to Ohio in the early 2000s for...

Joy Ann Goebel

Joy Ann Goebel

Mar 12, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Joy Ann Goebel, age 58.. from Columbus, Ohio.. who passed away on March 12th, 2024 .. after a nine year battle with Huntington's disease.

Joy was born on January 3rd, 1966. She was one of five siblings from Rita Keyse & another from Boyd Farley.

She grew up in Columbus but her heart belonged...

Wilma Evelyn Manderschied

Wilma Evelyn Manderschied

Mar 12, 2024

Wilma Evelyn Manderschied, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 12, 2024, at Countryview of Sunbury. She was born on March 15, 1925, in Columbus, Ohio.Wilma had a fulfilling career at Gold Circle and Anthony Thomas Candy, where she dedicated her time and efforts. However, her true joy came from spending time with her family and grandchildren....

Trudy McDonald

Trudy McDonald

Mar 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of Trudy “Memaw” McDonald.

Trudy D. McDonald, 78, of Marion, Ohio, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Marion General Hospital.  She was born on August 28, 1945, to the late Donald and Doris Webb (Corrick) in Barberton, Ohio.

On August 31, 1963, in Glenview, Illinois Trudy married the late...

Robert Anthony Taylor

Robert Anthony Taylor

Mar 9, 2024

Robert Anthony Taylor (Tiny Man), born July 26, 1970, transitioned March 9. 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He attended Dominion Middle School, Brookhaven High School, Mifflin High School, and later studied at Marion Technical Institute. Even though he had problems with his eyesight he would never allow it to interfere with his artwork and was a very talented artist. Robert...

Crista L Griffin

Crista L Griffin

Mar 9, 2024

Crista Louise Griffin at the age of 22 earned her wings on March 9, 2024. Crista was born June 6, 2001 along side her twin sister Corianna Diane Griffin.



Crista is survived by her loving parents Juneen Griffin and Wardell Link Jr.; siblings Corianna Griffin, Wardell Link Ill, and Demira Link; aunt Cynthia Griffin, grandfather Caffrey Griffin; great grandparents Shirley Griffin,...

Dennis N. Dickensheets

Dennis N. Dickensheets

Mar 9, 2024

Dennis N. Dickensheets, age 71 of Reynoldsburg passed away on Saturday, March 9th, 2024 peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 4th, 1952, in Troy, Ohio to the late Thomas E. and Barbara B. (Kessler) Dickensheets.

Denny is survived by his two daughters, Jill (Michael) Young of Westerville and Tara (Brent) Ferne...

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