Obituaries

Richard Lee McDevitt

Richard Lee McDevitt

Apr 29, 2026

Richard L. McDevitt, 84, of Hilliard, Ohio, died April 29, 2026. He was born in 1941 to Robert L. and Jane (Getter) McDevitt.

Richard grew up in Scio, Ohio, alongside his three brothers: Robert (Gertrude) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; John (Judy) of Naples, Florida; and Rusty (Paula) of Dennison, Ohio. His childhood was full, surrounded by brothers, extended family and his...

Marie Elizabeth Newberry

Marie Elizabeth Newberry

Apr 27, 2026

It is with heavy hearts we share that our beautiful Marie Elizabeth Newberry is finally at peace. Her valiant battle with cancer ended Monday April 27th 2026 at 8:55 pm at The James Cancer Hospital in Columbus Ohio. In her final moments on this earth, she was surrounded by her loving family: her daughters Ruby Lee Williams and Lucille Marie...

Edward Kenneth Renshler

Edward Kenneth Renshler

Apr 26, 2026

Edward Kenneth Renshler, age 87, passed away on April 26, 2026, at Paramount Senior Living in Westerville, OH, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 7, 1939, in Findlay, Ohio, son of the late E. Karl and Anna (Karg) Renshler.

Ken was a graduate of Capital University and continued his education at The Ohio State University, where he earned...

Terry "Lee" Mathews

Terry "Lee" Mathews

Apr 24, 2026

Terry “Lee” Mathews, 69, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026. Born February 11, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio, Lee was a hardworking man, with a talent for building and fixing just about anything. He was always just a phone call away, ready to help with handyman tasks, roofing and carpentry projects, or being the family emergency mechanic....

Lillian Catherine Vance

Lillian Catherine Vance

Apr 22, 2026

With profound sadness and heartfelt gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of our beloved Lillian C. Vance, who peacefully departed this world on April 22, 2026, surrounded by her cherished family. Born on January 24, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio, Lillian was the treasured daughter of Gary and Lula Gibson, who preceded her in death. She now joins...

James Robert Busch

James Robert Busch

Apr 22, 2026

James “Jim” Busch, age 69, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of April 22,

Jim was born in Alliance, Ohio to Barb and Carl Busch, who proceeded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bill and is survived by his sister, Kathy Mirakovits and Ken Cogswell.

Jim graduated from Kenyon College in 1979 and went on...

Joshua Allen Yaeger

Joshua Allen Yaeger

Apr 21, 2026

Joshua Allen Yaeger

Joshua Allen Yaeger, 48, passed away on April 21, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Born on April 22, 1977, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Dorothy L Arp, Josh brought his own delightfully stubborn and entirely unique spirit to the world for nearly forty-nine years. Though born in Ohio, he mostly grew up in Florida and spent a formative...

Stephen Allen Giles

Stephen Allen Giles

Apr 20, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Allen Giles on April 20, 2026 at the age of 36. He was born on March 14, 1990, in Columbus, Ohio, to Richard David Giles II and Gloria Giles. He is survived by his father Richard David Giles II (Deena) and his children Bentley, Tristan and Mason. He...

Dora Jean Shimrock

Dora Jean Shimrock

Apr 18, 2026

(Dora) Jean Shimock completed her amazing life passing peacefully on 4/18/2026 with family by her side. She was 99 ½ years old.

Jean was born 10/21/1926 in Hammond IN to Marion and William Rolph. After moving to Willoughby at age 2, she spent 93 years in Willoughby and Willoughby Hills before moving to Columbus for her final 4 years.

Jean was a...

Tina M Roberts

Tina M Roberts

Apr 17, 2026

Tina Marie Roberts, 67, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. Born on December 15, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, Tina was the beloved daughter of Naomi and the late Don.

Tina dedicated her career to Ohio Health/Max Sports before retiring, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and commitment. She cherished her time spent with family and friends...

Pamela Sue Dickson

Pamela Sue Dickson

Apr 16, 2026

Pam Dickson, 71, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away at home on April 16, 2026.Pam was a kind and steady presence in the lives of those who knew her. She will be remembered for her warmth, her strength, and the quiet way she cared for others. She loved her gardens, enjoyed wildlife, and had a special talent for decorating and...

Cherie Faith Thompson

Cherie Faith Thompson

Apr 16, 2026

Cherie Faith Thompson, 91, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Wesley Glen Assisted Living Facility on April 16, 2026. A woman devoted to home and family, Cherie made certain the family gathered on holidays for a feast and time together and she ensured that everyone felt loved and included.

Cherie was born in Pomeroy, Ohio to Paul and Henrietta (Davis)...

William L. Baker

William L. Baker

Apr 15, 2026

William L. "Bill" Baker, age 70, of Marengo, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill retired from the City of Westerville Electric Division in 2012 after many years of dedicated service. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Family and friends were the center of...

Kim Marie Mason

Kim Marie Mason

Apr 15, 2026

Kim Marie MasonSept. 22, 1960 - April 15, 2026Kim Mason, 65, passed away on April 15, 2026 after a long and valiant fight against breast cancer.Kim loved to dance, listen to music, and eat delicious organic food. She was a free-spirit who would dance at the drop of a hat, enjoy and heartily tip street performers, take adventures to scale...

Diana Lynn Bagford

Diana Lynn Bagford

Apr 15, 2026

In loving memory of Diana Lynn Bagford. A private service will be held on April 24th, 2026 @ 2pm. Invite only. 

Sheila Elizabeth Baker

Sheila Elizabeth Baker

Apr 14, 2026

Sheila Elizabeth Baker December 14, 1938 – Hove, England April 14, 2026 – Columbus, Ohio

Sheila Baker, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio.

Born in Hove, England, on December 14, 1938, she was the youngest child of Richard and Mabel Mann and the sister of Daphne. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66...

Jay D. Harris

Jay D. Harris

Apr 14, 2026

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Jay Dee (JD) Harris, born January 8, 1964, passed April 14, 2026 at the age of 64. He was a member of FOE 683 in Circleville, Ohio. (Predeceased parents -  Richard (Dick Harris), Mary Phipps - Danny Phipps, Brothers - Marvin Les Rick, Sister - Tracy Phipps.

Jay is survived by Son -...

Carolene Marie Adams

Carolene Marie Adams

Apr 13, 2026

Carolene Marie Adams, 62, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. Born on June 18, 1963 in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the 5th of 6 children born to the late James Sr. & Ruth M. Adams. She graduated from Mifflin High School. She worked for LifeCare Alliance. She loved dancing, binge watching NCIS, loud jewelry and being...

Patricia Ann Rogers

Patricia Ann Rogers

Apr 13, 2026

Patricia (Pat) Ann Rogers, 83, of Granville Ohio, passed away on April 13, 2026. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on November 7, 1942, to Samuel (Sam) and Thelma (Wallace) Reaves. On September 10, 1966, she married Phillip L. Rogers, and he preceded her in death on February 25, 2024, after 57 years of marriage. She graduated from Western Kentucky...

John Robert Montgomery

John Robert Montgomery

Apr 12, 2026

John Robert Montgomery, 70, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 after an intense and debilitating struggle with multiple myeloma. He was born Dec. 6, 1955 in Chillicothe, Ohio, to parents William L. and Alberta Brickey Montgomery, who preceded him in death. John is survived by his brother, L. D. Montgomery (Linda Holbrook Montgomery) Cookeville, Tennessee and his...