Obituaries

Apr 13, 2021

Mr. William Chevere Sr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 13, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  It was not meant to be that family would be with him during his transition, but God saw fit to place two caring nurses by his side who held his hands and spoke gentle words of comfort until his passing.

Willie,...

Apr 11, 2021

Courtney Smith: February 21, 2002 – April 11, 2021

As you may have known, my sweet child, has passed away at the young age of 19.  I am extremely saddened by the death of my child and the daily struggles such a young innocent person faced everyday with anxiety, depression, bipolar, and many more mental wellness matters. ...

Apr 9, 2021

Paul Irwin Shea, 76, passed from this life in the loving arms of Jesus on April 9, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio.  Karen, his beloved wife of 38 years, was at his side at home as he ended his earthly journey.

Paul was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, on June 14, 1944.  He served his country in...

Apr 9, 2021

Loretta Ernestine (Von Moegen) Ballenger, 94, passed away, April 9, 2021.  She was born December 18, 1926, at home on Duffy Road in Delaware County, Ohio.  She was the daughter of George Von Moegen and Hildagard Kunigunde (Frank) Von Moegen.  Loretta graduated from Bellpoint High School in 1944 and attended business school.  She worked in the insurance industry until she...

Apr 9, 2021

John S. Slane, 77, passed away on April 9th, 2021. Preceded in death by his father Rollen S, mother Rosella Ann Garrabrant, brother Bill, sister Joan Skinner and son John R. Survived by brothers Jim and Jerry, sister Joyce Purcell, wife Linda of 57 years, sons David and Jeff (Malinda), grandchildren Adam, Brittney (John Doolittle), Ayrelle, Rebekah and Cheyenne....

Apr 9, 2021

BETTY JANE (VOGEL) CRAIG, 90 of Columbus, OH and formerly of Supply, NC died on Friday, April 9, 2021, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, OH after suffering a stroke on Good Friday, one week earlier. Born February 16, 1931, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Vogel and E. Evelyn (Clements) Vogel. She was...

Apr 8, 2021

BAER,

Steven L. Baer, age 69, passed away on April 8, 2021. Born October 20, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio to parents Walter E. and Alice Baer; Preceded in death by brothers and sisters. Survived by partner Nikki Neer; daughter Megan Dipaolo; sister Susan; brother Timothy; many nieces and nephews. A graveside service is being planned at this...

Apr 8, 2021

Andrew Todd Hager, 58, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday morning, April 8, 2021. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 18, 1963 to Mary, and the late Lawrence Hager.

He is survived by his mother Mary (Vilbrandt) Hager, his four sons, Aaron, Adam, Andrew, and Alec Hager, brother Steven Hager, sister Catherine Hager, nephew Steven (Jahnel) Hager...

Apr 7, 2021

Scott R. Wharton, age 66, of Columbus passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Scott was born August 8, 1954 to parents John and Kathleen Wharton in Lancaster, Ohio. The second of four children, he was the lone boy. Scott attended Columbus North High School. Scott went on to work as an independent contractor. He was a talented guitarist...

Apr 7, 2021

Motivational speaker, author, director, minister, and friend, Minister Aundrea Denise Gibson née Shurney passed on at the age of 51 at her home in Columbus, Ohio in the early hours of Wednesday April 7th, 2021 of calciphylaxis.

Born on the 9th of November in Los Angeles, California to Antonia Greene and Darrell Shurney, Aundrea ultimately spent most...

Apr 7, 2021

Winnie Hiatt, age 53, of Columbus, OH passed away on Wednesday April 7, 2021. She was born on April 26, 1967 in Rushville, IN to mother Shirley Shifflett.

Winnie is preceded in death by her sister Tammy and mother Shirley. She is survived by her children Jeff, Crystal, and Dallas, grandchildren Thai, Cali, Levi, Cameron, Kami’, O’mari-Lee,...

Apr 6, 2021

Patricia J. Graham, Westerville, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Sunrise June 16, 1933 – went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 6, 2021. Preceded in death by her beloved husband David B. Graham on August 3, 1983. Survived by her children Debra (George) Dailey, Timothy (Cindy) Graham, David (Kim) Graham, Christine Williams. Grandchildren – Jeffrey,...

Apr 6, 2021

Jeff Tiberi, 62, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully in the hospital after a battle with cancer.

Jeff is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Christine Broyles, her sons Wesley and Christopher, sisters Sandy Gasper (Tim), Tina Tiberi, nephews, Anthony and Alex Gasper. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Tiberi...

Apr 3, 2021

Estelle Blanche Waggoner Franz, age 95, died April 3, 2021, at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio A native of Waggoner, Illinois she is pre-deceased by her husband Edgar W. Franz, her parents Horace and Alma Waggoner, her stepfather Herbert S. Campbell, brothers Lt. Col. Horace Q. Waggoner USAF retired, Lt. Col. Thomas Campbell (Ada), USAF retired. Sgt. Harry...

Apr 3, 2021

George (Rob) E. Robison

March 11,1947-April 3, 2021

Rob went home to be with The Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 3, 2021. Born March 11, 1947, he was preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Evelyn, brother Vernon and sister Anna, and dog Kaytee. He is survived by...

Apr 3, 2021

Dezzie Harris went home to be with The Lord in the early morning hours of Saturday April 3, 2021. Our family patriarch was born on January 31, 1926 and was preceded in death by his parents, Embry O. and Robie Harris Sr. and his wife of 68 years Bessie Mae Harris. Sisters Addie Flemister, Lillie H. Roy, Eleanor Tyler,...

Apr 1, 2021

Khalill Emory Craig Crawford, born November 12, 1998 passed away unexpectedly April 1, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.

Khalill was born in London, Ohio. He grew up in Columbus and London. He was a quiet, calm, soft soul that lived his life day by day. He loved being outside, spending a great deal of his time with Kaydrion, listening...

Mar 31, 2021

NICKLAUS Charlie H. Nicklaus, age 22, died unexpectedly on March 31, 2021. Born June 23, 1998, in Columbus, Ohio to parents Jeremy and Rachel Nicklaus. Charlie was a hilariously funny and spirited young man, much loved by family and friends. Preceded in death by Grandfather Roger Nicklaus, Uncle Bill Nicklaus, Great Grandfather Bing Reeves, Great Grandma JoAnn Reeves. Survived...

Mar 31, 2021

Mary ‘Kathy’ Kathleen Clark, age 62, Suddenly at home on March 31, 2021. Born July 12, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to mother Geraldine Shelton. Preceded in death by mother and grandmother Catherine McQuirt. Survived by siblings Terry Shelton; Nolanda (John) Podolski, Landa Jo (Jim Cunningham) Howe; nieces and nephews Brandon Howe, Bryan Howe, William Galilei, Terry Shelton, Jr., Nicholas...

Mar 30, 2021

Yolanda Fuentes (Tejeda) Evans, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her kids on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Yolanda was born on August 19, 1948 in San Antonio, Texas to Enrique “Henry” Tejeda and Paula (Fuentes) Goode. She married her husband of 53 years, Ronald Evans, in 1967. Yolanda enjoyed camping...