Obituaries

Shai-Kale Carlton Ruth

Shai-Kale Carlton Ruth

Aug 25, 2024

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:8

 Shai’Kale C. Ruth, age 29 passed away on August 25, 2024. He was born September 29, 1994 to Angel (Ruth) Satterfield, and Eugene McKnight in Columbus, Ohio.

 Shai’Kale known as “Shy or Kale” graduated from Groveport Madison High School and was furthering his education at the...

James Lewis Ferrell

James Lewis Ferrell

Aug 25, 2024

On August 25th 2024 James L. Ferrell born December 23, 1936 in Nelsonville, Ohio passed away at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents James O. and Lois B. Ferrell. Survived by his wife Janet, sons Michael (Kelly) and Timothy, grandson Wyatt, granddaughter Kailea, brother Dennis. niece Carrie, nephew Andrew, and friend Rebecca Ferrell.

Jim...

Charles Wright Gayton

Charles Wright Gayton

Aug 24, 2024

Charles Wright Gayton, 86, died on August 24, 2024. Charles is proceeded in death by his parents, John and Gale Gayton, his two sisters, Phyllis Love and Patty Kinser, and his daughter Lynn Amann. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Janice Gayton, his two daughters, Christine Rice (Jay Duke) and Jennifer Hardy (Bo Hardy) and his...

Tamara Kay Pace

Tamara Kay Pace

Aug 23, 2024

Tamara Kay Pace, a dedicated mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and friend passed away in her home August 23, 2024, in Columbus Ohio, at the age of 49. Born on December 19, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio, Tamara spent her life caring for people around her with a giving heart that will be truly missed.

Preceded in death by Paternal Father Paul...

Jan Ruggles

Jan Ruggles

Aug 22, 2024

Jan Ruggles, 73, of Medina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024. Fun-loving and sociable, Jan thrived around people and was happiest spending time with her family and friends, who will miss her contagious laughter.

Born on September 29, 1950, in Durham, NC, Jan was the youngest child of Harry and Mary Armogida, and sister to Dave, Di, and Gida....

David Alden Haynesworth

David Alden Haynesworth

Aug 20, 2024

David Alden Haynesworth was born in Columbus, OH on March 2, 1961 and transcended into eternal life on August 20, 2024 at the age of 63 after a glorious earthly journey.

David was the third son to Collins and Juanita Haynesworth. He was a 1979 graduate of Linden McKinley High School where he participated on the tennis team. His childhood was...

Kathy Jean Davis

Kathy Jean Davis

Aug 18, 2024

Kathy Jean Osborne Davis passed away on August 18, 2024 at OhioHealth Grant, Medical Center and Emergency Hospital from cardiac arrest.

 Kathy was born on November 2, 1979 in Newark Ohio. She was an employee of Speedway gas stations. She worked for Speedway on Cassady for over seven years.

 Kathy was the mother of five children: Jacklyn Wade 26, Maleik Howard 20,...

Freddie Wayne Osborne

Freddie Wayne Osborne

Aug 17, 2024

Freddie Wayne Osborne, 83, passed away peacefully in Columbus, Ohio on August 17, 2024 at Ohio State Hospice. He was born in Knott County, Kentucky to parents Fred Osborne and Zella Breeding on September 11, 1940.

Freddie is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Phyllis Osborne, Sons: Brian (Vickie) Osborne and Steven Osborne, Grandchildren: Justin (Patrisha) Osborne, Eric (Lindsey)...

Alice Taylor

Alice Taylor

Aug 17, 2024

Alice R. Taylor, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 17, 2024. She was a gracious and faithful prayer warrior, enjoyed reading and collecting tea pots. Member of Westerville Christian Church. 

Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Bob, granddaughter Brittany, brothers Ralph and Roger. Survived by her children Jeff (Sherry), Jenne, Phil (Melinda) and...

Patrick F Drumm

Patrick F Drumm

Aug 16, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patrick Drumm, who passed away at his home on Friday, August 16 surrounded by family and friends. At Pat’s request there will not be any services, however a Celebration of Life will be held on September 1st at 1pm for family and friends at his home. Pat’s career as...

Geraldine Korim

Geraldine Korim

Aug 16, 2024

Geraldine Korim, age 86, of Galloway, Ohio passed away at home on August 16, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 22, 1938 to the late Dewey and Leslie Gibson in Logan, West Virginia.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Korim, and siblings. She is lovingly survived by her several nieces...

Lorriane Petruzzi Schmidt

Lorriane Petruzzi Schmidt

Aug 16, 2024

Lorraine Petruzzi Schmidt, age 76, came into this world February 25, 1948 to the delight of her parents Philomena and Howard Lowery. She was called to the Lord on the 16th of August 2024.

She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, William Schmidt, daughter Kim (Bill) Savage and brother Quentin (Squirt) Shore.

Lorraine worked as a food and beverage...

Matthew A Hays

Matthew A Hays

Aug 14, 2024

Matthew A Hays of Columbus OH was born on June 12, 1971 and passed away on August 14, 2024.

Matthew's angels were ready to guide him through his next journey. He had battled stage 4 esophageal cancer that had already metastasized to the liver when he got the diagnosis. Matthew will be dearly missed by family and friends. He never met...

Joseph David Chevallard

Joseph David Chevallard

Aug 14, 2024

Joseph David Chevallard (Joe) passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, at Mount Carmel East. Joe, a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, is survived by his son, Chris Chevallard; his daughter, Aymee Chevallard; his grandsons, Jay Charles, Mathew Pitkiewicz, and Justin Murray; his granddaughter, Kristian Pitkiewicz; his sister, Linda Chevallard; his brother, Mike Chevallard; and his nephews, Jason Chevallard, Joe...

Sherman Stoutmire Jr

Sherman Stoutmire Jr

Aug 13, 2024

Sherman Stoutmire Jr., born on August 18, 1986, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2024, just days before his 38th birthday. Sherman was a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, known for his creativity, charm, and the deep love he held for his family.

 He is survived by his parents, Yvette (Roland) Ramsey and Sherman Stoutmire Sr.; his two sisters, Simone...

Mary Lynn Hutchason

Mary Lynn Hutchason

Aug 13, 2024

Mary Lynn Hutchason (Stevens), a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend to many passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 at the age of 67 in Columbus, ОН.

Mary was born on January 10th, 1957 and attended Northland High School in Columbus. Mary was preceded in death by her father, William Stevens; mother, Margaret Stevens; and grandson,...

Brittany Ann Chafin

Brittany Ann Chafin

Aug 11, 2024

Brittany was first and foremost the loving and devoted mother to Brilee Ann Chafin, 5 years, (dad Dusty “Dada” Martin) and Nora Lucille Chubb, 22 months (father Charles Chubb Jr.) She is survived by mother and best friend Patricia Ann “Nano” Chafin (Michael “D.D.O.” Dill) aunt and chosen mom Lee “Nene” Chafin, brothers Britton Chafin, Brandon Piper (wife Bella Jgenti)...

Carlos Kem-otis Waldrop

Carlos Kem-otis Waldrop

Aug 11, 2024

Carlos Kem-otis Waldrop, age 46, of Columbus, Ohio, born September 30, 1977 to the late Milton Otis Waldrop and Jimmie Grace Waldrop, sadly and unexpectedly passed away, Sunday, August 11, 2024. Carlos was very good at cooking, swimming, fishing, drawing, airbrushing which he could do out of this world, even after suffering a stroke; able to use his left-hand. Like...

Tammy Sue Rodgers-Bourne

Tammy Sue Rodgers-Bourne

Aug 11, 2024

Tammy Sue Rodgers-Bourne was born on September 26, 1967 and crossed the veil on August 11, 2024. She will be sorely missed by her father Fred L. Rodgers I, her sister Markel Rodgers, and her brother Fred L. Rodgers II (Angela Rodgers). Tammy will also be much missed by her nieces and nephews who were so precious to her: Richard,...

George Dene Barnard

George Dene Barnard

Aug 10, 2024

On Saturday, August 10, 2024, George Dene Barnard passed to eternal life with friends at his side – listening to the Golden Jubilee Service from June 2, 2024. After a year of challenges and transitions, Dene made the final transition to be at peace with God. 

 G. Dene Barnard joined the staff of First Congregational Church, UCC, Columbus, Ohio on August...