Obituaries

Richard Helton

Jan 8, 2022

Richard (Dick) Eugene Helton, age 92, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022. Born September 13, 1929 in Falls City, Nebraska. He was a resident of Johnstown, Ohio. Korean War Veteran. Retired from US Army with 20 years, 7 months and 9 days of service. Served from 1947-1950 as an Honor Guard for General McArthur. Retired from Mason Supply Company....

James Wilson

Jan 8, 2022

James Leland Wilson Jr., of Columbus, passed away January 8, 2022, at the age of 60. He was born on Aug. 23, 1961, to Bonnie and James Wilson Sr.  Jim was formally employed at Superior Tool And Die, Union Fork and Hoe Co., and Giant Eagle.  Jim is survived by his sisters Cheryl (Gary) Schulte, Rhonda (Don) Quaintance, Cindi...

Jared Watts

Jan 8, 2022

Jared “J-Rod” as he was so lovingly known only among us eight, was born on a beautiful December morning in New Orleans, Louisiana.  At the age of nine Jared, along with his huge family of nine, planted new roots in Westerville Ohio, and later settled in Dublin. Jared was homeschooled and participated in The Learning Tree Co-op where he...

Rayburn Adkins

Jan 5, 2022

Rayburn "Ray" Nathanial Adkins (69) passed away due to a infection on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. He was born January 18, 1952 to Bobby and Eva (Godfrey) Adkins in West Hamlin, W.Va. Ray graduated from West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind in 1972. He was blessed with two children and three grandchildren.

Ray was a...

John Gutmann

Jan 5, 2022

John Kenneth Gutmann, 58, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away in his sleep, Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

John was born December 26, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio, to Margaret and Roy Gutmann. He graduated from Bishop Ready High School and The Ohio State University. John was a devoted employee at State Farm for 31 years.

Buckeye at...

Kenneth Wheeler

Jan 4, 2022

Kenneth Mark Wheeler (known as Mark by family and friends) passed away suddenly on January 4, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio, at age 55. He was born on October 11, 1966 in Marysville, Ohio.

Mark is survived by his beloved parents Kenneth W. and Molly Ruth Fugate Wheeler; sisters Traci and Kristi Wheeler; nephews Caleb, Cameron, Elijah, Isaac Reck,...

Patricia Smith

Jan 3, 2022

Pat Smith, (79), of Columbus, Ohio, loving mother, and widow went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, January 3, 2022. She joins her husband, Donald C. Smith, who preceded her in death, and her mother and father: Kenneth and Lenora Clemmens. She passed away peacefully at home with her children and grandchildren after...

Sadie Satu

Jan 3, 2022

In loving memory of a beloved mother gone too soon, may you rest well Sadie. She was a mother first and foremost who loved her children and grandchildren deeply. A sister and friend to all who had the pleasure of meeting her during her stay here on Earth. She went out of her way to help those less fortunate...

Marissa Zarkos

Jan 2, 2022

Marissa Anne Zarkos, 23, died unexpectedly at her home on Jan 2nd, 2022. Marissa was a spirit as free as the wind, who touched the heart of everyone fortunate enough to feel her breeze. She was a kind and sweet girl, with sparkling blue eyes who had expressed interest in rebuilding relationships with friends and family before her untimely...

Ivy Faithful

Jan 2, 2022

"Fear not little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Luke 12:32

Ivy was born into this world September 25,1953 to William and Juanita Faithful in Columbus, Ohio.  Ivy was educated in the Catholic school system at St. Dominic, Holy Rosary and graduated Father Wehrle High School in 1971.  Upon retiring from...

John Botkin

Jan 1, 2022

In loving memory of John Michael Botkin, Husband, Father, and best friend.

August 30th, 1956 to January 1st, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Elaine Botkin, His daughter Nichole Botkin, And his daughter and son in law Catherine and Leonard Stamper.

John was a proud member of the Columbus North High...

Aleda Koffel

Dec 30, 2021

Aleda Baileen (Gary) Koffel, 91 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Dec. 30 after a brave, valiant effort to recover from the effects of a stroke she suffered almost two years ago.

The daughter of Bailey and Helen Gary, she grew up on the west side of Columbus with her sister, Mona Sue and graduated from...

Vicki Foster (DeVore)

Dec 30, 2021

Vicki D. Foster, age 70, passed into the loving arms of her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday December 30, 2021 at The Grand of Dublin Rehab & Acute Nursing Center. Vicki graduated from Northland High School, Class of 1969. She was a member of the Worthington Christian Church and a 15-year volunteer at The Worthington Christian Village....

Thomas Folk

Dec 28, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Taylor Folk, 69, passed away after a long battle with dementia on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born November 2, 1952 to Thomas and Bunny (Taylor) Folk in Frankfurt, Germany. Tom graduated from Thomas Worthington High School. On March 4, 1983 he married Melissa “Missy” Seese in Columbus, OH. Tom enjoyed OSU Buckeyes,...

Ernest Dingess

Dec 28, 2021

Ernest Dingess, age 84, of Cols Ohio passed away on Dec.28, 2021 at Riverside Hospital due to Covid complications. He is proceeded in death by wife Sarah, daughter Darlene, father Raymond, mother Edith, sister Maxine, brother Joe, and Gr. Grandson Lincoln. He is survived by 3 daughters Tina (Karl) Schmidt, Gevonia (James) Hunt, Shelia Johnson, 3 brothers Gilbert (Betty),...

Shelly Robinson

Dec 27, 2021

Shelly Marlene Robinson (McGuire), 65, of London, Ohio passed away peacefully at Arbors West in West Jefferson on Sunday, December 27, 2021. She was born in Marion, Ohio, on July 2, 1956, the daughter of the late Edwina Mcguire and Arthur Mcguire. Shelly spent 12 years with Champaign Residential Services caring for the wonderful residents where she felt rewarded...

Barbara Wallace

Dec 24, 2021

Barbara Ann Wallace (Staples) of Columbus made her transition on December 24th, 2021 at Columbus Hospice Care located at the OSU Medical Center. Barbara was a fiercely independent and strong woman, unafraid to take chances. In 1991 she packed up and moved alone from Clearview WV to Columbus to be near her children and to start a new life....

Robert Ashmore

Dec 23, 2021

Robert D. Ashmore , 87 years old passed away December 23rd, 2021. Preceded in death by son J. Eric Ashmore and Grandson Sean Flanagan. Survived by Sherry Ashmore his beloved wife of 66 years, loving father of Gary (Connie) Ashmore, Scott (Kaye) Ashmore, Jeff (Carolyn) Ashmore, Ben (Cindy) Ashmore, Gwendolyn (John) Flanagan, Jonathan Ashmore, 14 wonderful grandchildren and 3 great...

Chastin Thombs

Dec 22, 2021

Chastin Jarrah Thombs, age 45 , passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. Family will receive friends Friday, January 7, 2021 from 12:00pm to 2:00 pm at Shaw-Davis Funeral Home 34 W 2nd Ave, Cols, Ohio 43201.

Terri Foltz

Dec 22, 2021

We regretfully announce the passing of Terri Foltz, which occurred unexpectedly on December 22, 2021. She will be forever loved and remembered. As many know, Terri lived a life abloom with accomplishment and adventure that was an inspiration for many. She was a fiercely dedicated servant and made it her mission to improve the lives of others. It was...