Obituaries

Cary McVey

Cary McVey

Sep 2, 2025

Cary McVey, often referred to as “Julio” by some family and friends, from Guysville, Ohio, died September 2, 2025. He was life-flighted to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and diagnosed with an inoperable, terminal massive sudden and unexpected major brain bleed as a result of a stroke, rendering him unconscious from the time of his episode. He died...

Kellie R. Lindesmith

Kellie R. Lindesmith

Sep 2, 2025

Kellie R Lindesmith, 60 years old Westerville, Ohio 43081 passed away at St. Ann's Hospital September 2, 2025 from complications with cancer. She was born March 10, 1965 Shelbyville, Indiana. Mother Shirly Hiatt and Father Robert Hiatt.

Survived by her husband Scott Lindesmith; children Jerry Erwin and Joey Mentzer; grandsons Jaylin Mentzer, Austin Erwin and Ayden Erwin; sister Susan and Rick...

Maurice Lamont Hagans

Maurice Lamont Hagans

Sep 2, 2025

Maurice Lamont Hagans, affectionately known as “Mo” or “Mo Dog”, 59 of Columbus Ohio, departed life suddenly on September 2, 2025. Born on February 27, 1966 in Dayton Ohio to Shirley and James Earl Hagans. Maurice graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1985. Maurice spent many years as a professional cook. He enjoyed fishing, watching his Ohio State Buckeyes and...

Dale A Faulk

Dale A Faulk

Sep 1, 2025

David Arthur Faulk, 82, was born in Cleveland and died in Columbus of heart failure on September 1, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aurora Faulk (Ziegler) and William Faulk, and by his brother, John Bruce Faulk. He is survived by his cousin, James Faulk, and his cousin’s sons, Jeffrey Faulk, Jason Faulk, and Jonathon Faulk, all...

John David Hite

John David Hite

Aug 30, 2025

John David Hite, 81, of Upper Arlington, OH, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 23, 1943, and lived a full life marked by devotion to family, a love of nature, and a kind spirit. John built a long and respected career at The Ohio State University, where his dedication and...

Leroy Nicely

Leroy Nicely

Aug 30, 2025

Leroy Nicely age 83, April 3rd, 1942, to August 30th, 2025, Born in Columbus, Ohio.

Preceded in death by parents, brothers, sisters and grandson.

Survived by wife of 63 years Gloria Nicely, Daughter Tereasa Clay, Son Royce Nicely and granddaughter Olyvia Nicely.

Leroy loved collecting things, maybe too much but he loved going to Flea markets rather it was to sell, buy or...

Donald Eugene Freewald

Donald Eugene Freewald

Aug 28, 2025

It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Don. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 6, 1960 and he left us on August 28, 2025. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, metal detecting, and watching Ohio State Football. 

He is preceded in death by his father Robert Freewald, mother Margaret Freewald, and brothers Richard and Robert Freewald. Don is...

Billie D. Kelley

Billie D. Kelley

Aug 28, 2025

Billie Debosse Kelley, born November 27, 1948. Passed away August 28, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Josephine Kelley Hall and Eugene Barrett. Preceded in death by grandmother Willie Clyde Kelley, mother Josephine Kelley Hall, father Eugene Barrett Sr., sons Juan Romero Kelley and Robert Cecli Kelley, sister Leigh (Robert) Enoex, brothers Eugene “Butch” Barrett Jr, and Rodney Evans. Survived...

John Michel Hilbert Sr

John Michel Hilbert Sr

Aug 28, 2025

John Michel Hilbert Sr. age 61 of West Jefferson, Ohio, peacefully returned to our Heavenly Father the morning of August 28, 2025, with his loving wife by his side.

John was born December 5, 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia to William John Hilbert Jr. and Rosemarie Rita Erdos Hilbert. He has told many stories of growing up with his siblings and friends....

Leo R King

Leo R King

Aug 28, 2025

Leo Robert King, 46, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in a car accident due to a medical emergency on August 28, 2025. Another person was injured in the crash, and knowing Leo, he would have taken that pain himself ~ if it had meant sparing someone else.

Leo was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert D. King...

Dennis Ray Bates

Dennis Ray Bates

Aug 25, 2025

Dennis Bates Age 63

Born in Columbus-Ohio on July 12, 1962 to John and Venus Bates. Passed away on August 25, 2025 in Galloway, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his wife Peggy Bates and Daughter Rhonda Bates; Parents John and Venus Bates; Brother Kenneth Bates; Infant brother Jerry-Lee Bates; Infant grandson Anthony Sanders.

Survived by his grandsons Eric Sanders, Matthew Sanders...

Florence C. Tymash

Florence C. Tymash

Aug 25, 2025

Florence Tymash (Chranowski), also known as “Flo” passed at the age of 96. She was a resident at Carriage Court Assisted Living in Hilliard, Ohio. Flo died on Monday August 25, 2025. Her daughter and son-in –law were at her bedside when she passed. Flo died following complications from pneumonia.

Beloved wife of Michael Tymash, Jr who preceded her in death...

Lawrence M Peck

Lawrence M Peck

Aug 25, 2025

Lawrence M Peck (Micky) Born 9/24/1940 and passed away peacefully at home on 8/25/2025. Micky was born to Howard and Nellie Peck in Columbus Ohio in what is now known as Italian Village. Micky was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Nellie Peck, Aunt Pansy Busch, 5 Brothers and 4 sisters.

Micky is survived by his wife of 63...

James Edward Smiley

James Edward Smiley

Aug 25, 2025

James Edward Smiley was born in Columbus, Ohio, March 20, 1943 and passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. He graduated from West High School in 1960. On August 10, 1963, he married the love of his life Judy Ferrero, and they were married for 62 years.

Jim loved to travel, discovering Hilton Head with Judy in the early 70’s. He...

William Ray Pyett

William Ray Pyett

Aug 25, 2025

William Ray Pyett, lovingly known as Bill, age 50, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on August 25, 2025. He was a devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather whose presence touched the lives of all who knew him.Bill is survived by his mother, Patricia DeLong; his wife, Jessica; his children, Jessie Ann, William, and Amber Pyett; and...

Donald Lloyd Coey II

Donald Lloyd Coey II

Aug 23, 2025

Donald Lloyd Coey II, born on June 20, 1967, peacefully departed this life on August 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends after a long and exhausting battle with cancer.

Donald began his journey of hard work and dedication at a young age, working on Tom Irvin's farm, where he earned the nickname "Duck." After completing school, he went...

Carol Ann Gross

Carol Ann Gross

Aug 21, 2025

Carol Ann Gross, a beloved artist, chef, and seamstress, passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, on December 27, 1942, Carol grew up in Cambridge, Ohio, where her early years laid the foundation for a life rich in creativity and warmth.

Carol was a graduate of Cambridge High School, where her artistic talents...

Timothy Lowell Steiner

Timothy Lowell Steiner

Aug 18, 2025

Timothy Lowell Steiner, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on August 18th 2025 at the age of 75 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Wooster, Ohio to Lowell and Shirley Steiner on August 17th, 1950. He graduated from Wooster High School before starting college at Nyack College in New York where he...

Carolyn Pat Smith

Carolyn Pat Smith

Aug 18, 2025

I am very heartbroken and am in my own little world. With a heavy heart, I want to share the passing of our beloved mother. Carolyn Pat Smith (Freeman) left this world to be with the Lord on the morning of August 18, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. She had local family by her side. Carolyn was a proud registered American...

Holly DeAnne Lynch

Holly DeAnne Lynch

Aug 18, 2025

Holly Lynch has officially logged off — and no, it wasn’t the Wi-Fi. After a long, hard-fought journey, she passed away surrounded by those she loved most (and yes, that includes her dog Coen and cat Summer, who provided better emotional support than most humans).

A brilliant artist, Holly’s work was bold, witty, and 100% her — no filters, no apologies....