Obituaries

Aug 19, 2022

 

Civilla Ann Carpenter passed away Friday August 19th 2022 after a long battle with many health conditions and her body could not fight anymore. She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing. Civilla put up a good fight. 

Civilla by trade was a Beautician and worked as such for many years. She was always willing...

Aug 19, 2022

Ranell McClendon was born on June 17, 1952 at People’s Hospital in Akron Ohio, to parents Charley Williams and Mary Louise Williams. She transitioned peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Kobacker House in Columbus Ohio.

She lived and worked in Columbus for much of her adult life. She owned and operated a family childcare business for 14 years and...

Aug 18, 2022

 

James Bryan McGrady was taken way too soon on August 18, 2022. He was only 39 years old. James was born on December 31, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio to Sharon Auteri and Raymond McGrady Sr. He was a 2001 graduate of the Ohio State Department of Education. James was currently working as a residential remodeler where he was a...

Aug 17, 2022

Richard “Dick” D. Niemeyer went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 17, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family, he was 81. 

Born in Cincinnati Ohio September 12, 1940 to Mathilda (Busch) and Paul C. Niemeyer. Dick served his country in the Army Reserves and was Honorably Discharged May 15, 1968. Dick married his church...

Aug 17, 2022

Arlena Sue Winters, 72, of Columbus, entered eternal peace on August 17, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Born in 1949 to Len Bailey and Helen Courtney in Columbus, OH, Arlena was the 4th child of five, with her twin sister, Verlena barely beating her for third. She graduated from Westerville High School in 1969, then continued on to work on...

Aug 15, 2022

 

James Philip "Jamey/Jim" Ruthers, born July 19th, 1971 in Columbus. Passed away August 15th 2022, also in Columbus after a short illness. Survived by his parents Jim & Maggie Ruthers, his brother Matt (Christie) Ruthers, his partner Lisa Strickland; his niece Maddy Ruthers; his nephew Luke Ruthers, aunts, uncles, cousins & many, many friends. 1989 graduate of Franklin Heights...

Aug 15, 2022

Don Davis was a distinguished broadcaster, patron of the arts, and most importantly, a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He died peacefully in the Clintonville home he skillfully renovated, preceded in death by his lovely wife of 67 years, Tish Davis. He is survived by the children he loved, Doug Davis, Teresa Sullivan (Patrick), and Kevin Davis (Christine Fleisher). He...

Aug 14, 2022

 

Tony Lee, Sr. died peacefully at home on August 14th.  He was 60 years old, born in Gallipolis, Ohio and raised in Columbus, Ohio.  He attended Roosevelt Junior High and South High School.  Tony joined the marines after high school and enjoyed music, cooking, sports (he was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Ohio State Buckeyes fan) and spending time...

Aug 14, 2022

 

Carol Lynn Block (Stevens) Volpi, age 74, died on Sunday August 14, at Kobacker House. Carol was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to David and Phyllis (Lindquist) Block. She received her RN BSN degree from Otterbein University and was a dedicated nurse for over 50 years, having worked in the ICU and as a hospice nurse.

 

Carol was...

Aug 14, 2022

Rosemarie battled cirrhosis of the liver and passed away at 57 years young. She is the daughter of Rosemary Bateman (Pruitt) and Robert Bateman. Rosemarie is preceded in death by her daddy Robert Gene Bateman and husband Scott Emerson .

Rosemarie is survived by her mother, Rosemary Bateman; sister, Bobbie Sue Bateman and brother, William (Bill Morris ); two children,...

Aug 12, 2022

Douglas Ronald Palmer, 51, resident of Upper Arlington, OH, passed away suddenly on August 12, 2022. Doug was born in Cleveland, OH, and received a Bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University. He began his career working in industrial heat treatment for mechanical systems and moved into sales and project management for the industry. Doug enjoyed deep sea fishing and watching...

Aug 10, 2022

    Robert Dwayne Smith retiree from Nationwide Insurance was born February 7,1942 and passed away on August 10, 2022. He was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on July 30,1958 at Ocean City Beach, N.Y. Robert married his wife of 58 years Lena Nelson on February 29,1964. Together they raised three children.

    He loved getting together with...

Aug 8, 2022

 

William Joseph Stoll finished his life’s journey on Monday, August 8, 2022 at 7:19am.

He passed away at Riverside Hospital. He was born on September 20, 1939 in Washington TWP, Hardin Co, OH to George and Audre (Wheatley) Stoll.

 

His educational career includes:.

A graduate of Ada High School-BARELY! :0)

A BA in Education from Ohio Northern

A...

Aug 6, 2022

Ronald Lee Hutchinson, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2022 with his wife and daughters by his side. He was born April 21,1953 in Rendville Ohio.

Ron was a plumber for 43 years and many referred to him as the master of plumbing. Ron enjoyed many hobbies such as golf, bowling, playing pool and poker,  riding...

Aug 5, 2022

Edward Matthew Felhofer, 59, passed away on 8/5/22 after a battle with cancer. He was a avid Ohio State Buckeye and Pittsburg Steelers fan. He is preceded in death by his mother Edna Felhofer, father Kenneth Felhofer, sister Mary Felhofer, and brother Kenneth Felhofer Jr.

Edward is survived by his children; Jeremy(Christina) Felhofer, Scott (Sarah) Felhofer, Samantha Felhofer. Sisters:...

Aug 4, 2022

Aug 4, 2022

 

George D. Eichenberger Jr., age 85, died peacefully on August 4, 2022, at Sunrise Senior Living of Dublin, Ohio. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 6, 1937, to George Sr. and Jayne (Dellenbach) Eichenberger. After graduating from West High School in Columbus, George attended The Ohio State University where he obtained his degree in welding engineering. While...

Aug 4, 2022

Loving father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

As an Executive Chef, Mike loved to cook. He enjoyed cooking for everyone.

Children: Tehquan Coates, Deondre, Jayden Bowman

Mother-Deborah Thompson

Siblings Jay and Charlotte Thompson, Brother: Troy Willis, Shawanda Mitchell

A host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and great nieces and nephews

Predeceased by: Grandmother Minnie Lee Thomas, Grandad Robert Ellis Thomas

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Aug 3, 2022

Shari L. Veleba was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 29, 1958 and passed away in Columbus, Ohio on August 3, 2022. She graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1977 and went on to graduate from Ohio University in 1982. Shari worked at the Center for Disability Empowerment and Voicecorps Reading Services: both located in Columbus. She was a...

Aug 3, 2022

 

(Gerald) David Naillon died August 3, 2022 at home with his loving wife by his side. Born in Berwind, West Virginia on December 19, 1948 to Lucille Christian and Leath Naillon, he was raised on military bases all over the world. He leaves behind wife Maureen Thompson of Upper Arlington, Ohio, brother William of Ocala, Florida, and the members...