Obituaries

Mar 25, 2022

Pamela Ann Harrison, age 59, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on March 25th. Born March 24, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio, she is preceded by her parents Mary Marie and Edwin Harrison and her brother, Michael.

Pam was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to so many, but of all these things,...

Mar 24, 2022

Lonnie Emile Fair Sr. passed away peacefully March 24,2022 with family by his side. Lonnie was an amazing truck driver with many miles under his belt, mastering the oversized heavy loads that took expertise behind the wheel. Lonnie was kind and caring with a big heart for anyone in need. He loved building computers, working on CB radios, watching...

Mar 22, 2022

Lewellyn (Lew) Gene Genung went to be with God and his wife Marty (Deceased Jan 2019) on Tuesday March 22, 2022. Lew was born March 3, 1934 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Leonard and Eva Genung. He graduated in 1957 from the University of Dubuque in lowa and then went on to serve two years in the military. After basic...

Mar 21, 2022

Lexine Vera (Darden) Shepard sadly passed away from her battle with Multiple Sclerosis March 21, 2022 in Cleveland Ohio. Her strength is admirable and inspirational. 

She is survived by her children, Olivia, Isaac and Nina. Lexine is also survived by her former husband Lamont Darden and cousins Leslie Reed and Bob Reed, Uncle Bob Reed and Aunt Darlene. 

Lexine was a loving...

Mar 21, 2022

Van Carpenter, Vietnam veteran and loving father and grandfather, passed away on March 21, 2022, after valiantly battling leukemia and other health issues for decades.  He left a legacy of love and deep commitment to his surviving daughters, Lindsay and Leslie Carpenter, his grandson, Khalid Carpenter, his sister Darla Johnson, his nephew Lyle Johnson, and the many friends and...

Mar 21, 2022

James E. York III, 66, made his transition to heaven on March 21st surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on Christmas Day, 1955, and remained a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio. Jim is preceded in death by his father James E. York II; mother Dorothy York; as well as his canine companions Roddy, Suzie, Toby, and...

Mar 18, 2022

Lois Lovetta Kagy Reichert of Upper Arlington, Ohio and formerly of Attica, Ohio passed away on March 18, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio just 28 days away from her 90th birthday. Born on April 15,1932, the 11th of 14 children of the late Clyde and Clady Weaver Kagy, she  grew up in Bloomville, Ohio on the family farm.

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Mar 18, 2022

Linda Goodspeed, 73, of Dublin Ohio, Passed Away on March 18, 2022 unexpectedly.

She was the daughter of the late Frank & Helen Campbell.

Linda was a 1966 New London High School Graduate. She Graduated from Columbus Business University.

Linda worked for over 30 years at Ashland Chemical in Dublin Ohio.

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Mar 16, 2022

On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Michael E Downs, fiancée to Jeanne Dewitt-Karbowski and father to Darian and Katie-Marie, passed away at the age of 59. Forever in our hearts, and now in the hands of the Lord.

Michael was born on May 25, 1962 in Cleveland to Katey and George Downs. Michael graduated from Centennial High School...

Mar 16, 2022

Beverly “Bev” Pettit, age 88, passed away on March 16th at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Her memory will be cherished by her daughter, Cheryl Pettit Long of Columbus and son, Bob (Maite) Pettit of Charlotte, NC; her 5 grandchildren, Joey, Matt, Amanda, Logan & Alexa; and her great-grandson, Jackson. She joins her parents, Irvin and Lucille Reid and...

Mar 15, 2022

Mark G. Minnich, 61, of Columbus, Ohio, previously from Bath, Pennsylvania, died March 15, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on January 2, 1961, in Easton, Pennsylvania. He was the son of David and Patricia (Heckman) Minnich, siblings Paul Minnich of Congress, Arizona, and Amy (Minnich) Anthony of Danielsville, PA. He was...

Mar 11, 2022

Doris (Dorie) Rose,Gladstone (Collier), of Powell, Ohio, was born in 1953, to Lilla Fay Preece and Willie Marcum Sr., in Columbus, Ohio. She passed away March 11, 2022, age 68, with her daughter by her side, at OSU Hospital.

Dorie retired from OSU Hospital in 2015, where she worked for over 30 years and made several lifelong...

Mar 10, 2022

Douglas Stephen Skura, beloved Dad, husband, grandpa, brother, and friend passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the age of 61 years old. He is survived by his wife, Kristian Skura, his sons, Brian (Alexandra), Matthew (Emma), and Christopher, his grandchildren, Emerson and Henry, his brother Brent (Val), as well as sister-in-laws Karen King and Kelli VanLynn, beloved nieces...

Mar 6, 2022

William Kenichi Brakel, age 37, of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on March 6th 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 19, 1984. He graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High School in 2003. He is survived by his father Arlo (Phyllis) and mother Kazumi (Norio); Siblings, Emi, Yumi (Carlo), Adam, and...

Mar 6, 2022

Anita Louise (Chittum) Justus born on February 19, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio began her walk with the Lord on March 6, 2022.

Proceeded in death by her father William Chittum, sister Lorain Chittum and brother-In-law Jerry Dennis.

Survived by her husband Troy Joseph Justus, daughter Linzie Nicole Justus, Son Zachary Scot Justus, grandchildren Isaac McGruder,...

Mar 5, 2022

CHAPPELEAR, Walter Forrest.  Walter passed away peacefully on March 5, 2022, surrounded by loving family, after suffering a stroke on his 73rd birthday.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 17, 1949, to Cread and Jane Chappelear.  He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Brady; half-sister Sarah Myer; and stepbrother Phillip Sexton.  He is survived by...

Mar 4, 2022

Robert (Bob) E. Commeans was born on April 16th, 1948 and passed away on March 4th, 2022 . Robert resided in Galloway and was from Columbus. He is the oldest of seven children. Robert is preceded in death by his parents William and Gleneva Commeans and his brother Ricard (Dick) Commeans. Robert is survived by his two daughters Christina...

Mar 3, 2022

Roy E. Vaught Sr, 76, passed away at Drs West Hospital March 3, 2022 after a short lived, hard fought bought with cancer. He was born on June 22, 1945 in Columbus. He retired from Rich’s Bakery. Roy loved all and was loved by all! He loved getting together with family, especially for cookouts & horseshoes. He loved his...

Mar 1, 2022

Jamie Pearson (aka Antonio James Alvande) was the most kind, loving and dearest brother a sister could have.  Early on in life he was a sharing and giving person in the family early on.  The things that he did to deserve this honor was always allowing me to work his paper route to make some money, creating a carnival at...

Mar 1, 2022

Frances I. Thompson, 93, of Gassaway, WV, passed away peacefully at the Laurels of Norworth nursing home in Columbus, Ohio with her sons, Roscoe W. Thompson and Lonnie G. Thompson, at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe W. Thompson, and her only daughter Regina Thompson.  Frances was born in Progress, WV on April 20th,...