Obituaries

Kristina L. Mason

Kristina L. Mason

Feb 10, 2023

Kristina L. Mason is proceeded in death by her father Harry Hefner and mother Debi J. Price. She is survived by her husband Thomas and sons Joshua and Christopher, siblings Eddie Hefner (Jennifer), John Price, Cammie (Saul), step-father George Price, In laws Patricia Morrison, Tanya Carter, Daniel Morrison, Benita Mansberger (Kevin), and Amanda (Josh). Along with numerous kids from the...

Kelly Ann Couturier

Kelly Ann Couturier

Feb 7, 2023

  Kelly Ann Couturier (63) was born to the late Gerald & Dorothy Gardner on February 17, 1959, in Brunswick, GA. She was their youngest daughter together. Kelly passed away on February 7, 2023, in her home in Columbus, OH. She was surrounded and cared for by her children in her final years. Kelly was a loving wife to her...

Daniel Stephen Burleson

Daniel Stephen Burleson

Feb 5, 2023

Daniel Stephen Burleson, age 71, passed away February 5, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Ruth Burleson; brothers John and Jim Burleson; niece Shelly Burleson.

Survived by brothers Bob (Phyllis) Burleson, Mike (Debbie) Burleson and sister Barbara (Jim) Jones, sister in law Sue Burleson. Many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews;...

Alberta (Owen) Christoff

Alberta (Owen) Christoff

Feb 4, 2023

Alberta (Owen) Christoff, 93 years old, passed away February 4, 2023 in Hilliard, Ohio. Earth lost a beautiful soul but heaven gained a new angel. Alberta was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 11, 1930. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and went onto Miami Jacobs Business College. She worked at NCR as an executive assistant. While in high school...

Sarah Inis Lilly

Sarah Inis Lilly

Feb 1, 2023

Sarah Inis Lilly, 30, of Columbus Ohio, passed away on February 1, 2023. Sarah was born on February 7, 1992, to Julius (Tad) & Michele Lilly in Glen Burnie, Maryland. After graduating from Fairbanks High School in 2010, Sarah went on to study Criminology/Political Science at Ohio University. After graduation, Sarah landed her first job in Washington DC supporting legal...

Keena Wallace

Keena Wallace

Jan 29, 2023

Keena Wallace, 36, of Columbus Ohio passed away peacefully on January 29, 2023 at Riverside Hospital.   Keena grew up in Columbus Ohio. 

Keena was predeceased in death by her mother Tina Louise Thornton, Grandfather Johnny Thornton, Grandmother Nannie L. Thornton and  dog RZA,   family members who have passed away. She is survived by her Uncle Stanley Thornton, Aunt Karla L....

Imogene Henson

Imogene Henson

Jan 28, 2023

Imogene Henson, 89, was born on April 9th, 1933 in Gallipolis, Ohio and passed away on January 28th, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her Parents: Frank and Ethel Burns, Husband: James Henson, Grandson: Mathew Henson, Sisters: Odetta Mae Burns, Juanita Wells, Norma Jean Bilbrey, and Francis Freeman, and Brothers: Junior Burns and Harold Dean Burns.

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Pamela Noble

Pamela Noble

Jan 27, 2023

 

Pamela Jean Noble, born October 1, 1959, transitioned to Heaven, peacefully into the hands of God, on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Kobacker House. She battled her illnesses courageously and her faith remained strong. As a wife, mother, grandma, sister, and friend to all- she loved us all deeply. She will be terribly missed and never forgotten. Her smile will live...

Giselle Bafei

Giselle Bafei

Jan 25, 2023

Giselle Bafei Bitakwawea, 53, passed away in Columbus, Ohio on January 25th, 2023 at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Giselle was born to Gaspar and Asibi Tchanpkama Bafei  in Lome, Togo on September 12, 1969. She was certified as a Sewing Fashionista and was a dedicated Jehovah Witness.

Giselle is survived by her ex-husband...

Phyllis C Ramirez

Phyllis C Ramirez

Jan 25, 2023

Phyllis C. Ramirez born November 30, 1940, left behind her earthly suffering on January 25, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband: Adolph Ramirez, Jr., mother: Thelma Priore, and siblings: Connie Hull, Lois Cooper, Gloria Loretz, Dorothy Lindsay and Vincent Priore.

Phyllis is survived by four sons: Eric (Lunda) Ramirez, Tony (Becky) Ramirez, Joe...

Bill Porter Sr.

Bill Porter Sr.

Jan 25, 2023

Bill Porter Sr, 70, of McDermott, Ohio passed away on January 25, 2023.Bill was born on August 18, 1952 to John Porter, Sr and Clista Porter (Tomblin) in Dingess, West Virginia. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved deer hunting, horseback riding, and camping. He also had a love for muscle...

William Robert McCann

William Robert McCann

Jan 24, 2023

William Robert McCann

August 5, 1958 – January 24, 2023

William “Bill” McCann, 64, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, surrounded by his children after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bill was born August 5, 1958, in Bedford, the son of the late William Ray McCann and Sally Swartzwelder McCann Claar. Bill was predeceased by his father...

Mary Elizabeth King

Mary Elizabeth King

Jan 24, 2023

Mary Elizabeth King was born on December 6th, 1974 and passed away on January 24th, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her Brother: Charles King, Niece: Amber Nickell, and Nephew: Joshua Eddie. Mary is survived by her Husband: Aaron Jones, Mother: Esterrah Crown, Daughter and Her Spouse: Stephanie Eddie and Stanley McCulloch, Grandchild: Lincoln McCulloch, Brother:...

William "Chip" Edward Brewer

William "Chip" Edward Brewer

Jan 22, 2023

William 'Chip' Edward Brewer, 60, of Hilliard, OH passed away on January 22nd 2023 from lung cancer. William was born on November 8th, 1962 to Janie Duty and Ronald Brewer in Columbus, Oh. William was married to Lori Brewer and was a loved husband, father, brother and grandfather. William was blessed with 5 children: Natasha Robare, Tiffany Roberts, Matthew Skaggs,...

Don Garvin Davis

Don Garvin Davis

Jan 22, 2023

Don Garvin Davis, 82, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on January 22, 2023.

Don grew up in Wilmington, Ohio leaving to pursue a military career in the United States Army. However, he spent his formal years in Columbus, Ohio. Don started working at Children’s Hospital then held a position at T.I.C.O. – Training Institute of Central Ohio for 30 years...

LaDonna Maxine Merritt

LaDonna Maxine Merritt

Jan 22, 2023

LaDonna Maxine Merritt, 85, went to be with her Lord on January 22, 2023.

LaDonna was born on June 6, 1937 to Lloyd and Juanita McCormick, in Lima, Ohio.

She graduated from Lima South High School and attended Circleville Bible College where she

met and married the love of her life, Russell Merritt Sr. on August 5, 1956. They were...

Johnnie Ray Starkey Jr.

Johnnie Ray Starkey Jr.

Jan 21, 2023

Johnnie Ray Starkey Jr. “Jay”, of Newark, was born on August 4th, 1978 to Johnnie Ray Starkey Sr. and the late Debora K. Sherman-Ogilvie.

Jay was a Ken Griffey Jr. fan and a die hard Cincinnati Reds fan. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards, fishing, playing Bingo, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife: Cynthia Starkey,...

Cottrell H.J. Moore Jr.

Cottrell H.J. Moore Jr.

Jan 21, 2023

Cottrell John Henry Moore Jr.,  (J.R.) of Columbus, Ohio born April 26, 1944, surrounded by loved ones, sadly passed away on January 21, 2023 at the age of 78.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Moore, father - Cottrell John Henry Moore Sr., brother-Craig Moore Sr., sister - Cynthia Moultry and wife - Kathleen Moore.

He...

Norman Gene Graham

Norman Gene Graham

Jan 20, 2023

Norman Gene Graham (Doodle), 96, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born at home on March 29, 1926 in Piketon, Ohio to Scott and Marie Graham. One month after graduating from Piketon High School, Norm enlisted in the 83rd Division, 329th Infantry Regiment Company of the United States Army. As a member...

Deidre D Solér

Deidre D Solér

Jan 19, 2023

Deidre D. Solér, born January 7, 1980, passed away from heart complications on January 19, 2023. She was a graduate of Big Walnut High School, and was a few classes shy of an Associate’s Degree from Columbus State Community College. She is preceded in death by her brother- Stephen J. Solér.  She is survived by her pride and joy, sons:...