Obituaries

Mar 1, 2020

Fleming

Lois Rae Fleming (aka Mom’s O), 68, passed away at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio on March 1, 2020 due to an accidental fall. Lois was born December 28, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to parents Rufus Neace and Phyllis Ferguson; siblings Jerry Neace (Cindy), Paul Neace and Barbara (John) Lamme; children Shelli McMurray, Clarence Neace,...

Mar 1, 2020

Nestor E. Zamora (Tito), of Bexley Ohio passed away March 1, 2020. He was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on September 26, 1959 a son of Eneida Vincenty- Zamora and the late Dr. Pedro E. Zamora. He was kind, compassionate and loved by everyone who knew him. Surviving are his Mother, Eneida Vincenty - Zamora, Daughter, Teresa  (Tim) Zamora- Diggs,...

Feb 29, 2020

Rick D Howell, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 29th 2020 in the comfort of his own home. He retired as a volunteer fireman with Prairie Township and retired from Kroger after 35 years of service. After retirement he enjoyed working at Ace Hardware. He and his wife Carol loved to attend car...

Feb 28, 2020

Sheryll Denice Barlow, born on September 5, 1946, entered into Heaven on February 28, 2020. Throughout her life Sheryll enjoyed spending her time cooking, camping, playing bingo, quilting and crocheting, and she was even known to spin her own wool! Sheryll will be dearly missed by many.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband John...

Feb 26, 2020

Okey Belcher, 79, of Columbus , Ohio, passed away on 26 February 2020. He was born to parents Okey Belcher and Edith Rakes, on 02 June 1940 in Chapmanville, WV. Okey met Mary Ann Dolan in 1982. Together they raised 1 child: Okey Belcher II. Okey is survived by Okey Belcher II, son, Mary Bullion, sister, Wanda Sammons, sister,...

Feb 26, 2020

Dolores Ann Joseph, age 77, of Powell Ohio, graduated to Heaven on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.  She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on October 20, 1942 to parents Chester and Mildred Riggle.  Dolores took pride in her successful 50+ year career as a Comptroller for several large car dealerships in Central Ohio and was still working full time up until...

Feb 26, 2020

Keith Allen Tilley, age 58 of Columbus, Ohio passed away on February 26th, 2020 at Doctors West Hospital. He was born January 24th, 1962 to the late Walter and Helen (Hegedus) Tilley. Keith was a retired truck driver that loved old cars and jumped at any opportunity to travel. He is survived by his brother William (Shelley) Tilley, the...

Feb 25, 2020

Virginia L. “Ginny” Miller, age 92, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2020. She was born on July 22, 1927 as the 5th of 16 children to parents Chester and Sarah Hansel.

Ginny was married to her best friend Merle for 72 years, and the two shared a lifetime of...

Feb 24, 2020

John D. Adkins, of Westerville, Ohio passed away February 24, 2020 after a short, but courageous battle.  He was born on December 1, 1951 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Delmer and Stella Adkins and graduated from East Knox High School and Mount Vernon Nazarene College.  He was a well-respected man in both the church and the business community.  He...

Feb 23, 2020

Arthur Thomas Mauller, of Newark, passed away on February 23,2020. He was born January 17,1935 in Columbus, Ohio and was the adopted son of the late William and Florence Mauller. Tom was the beloved husband of Zona for 63 years.

Tom loved the Lord and was a member of the Southgate Church of Christ. He served as...

Feb 23, 2020

John D. Strickland III, age 61, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on February 23, 2020. He was born on October 22, 1958 to parents John Strickland and Bernice (Dowdy) Strickland in Columbus, Ohio. John was an avid football fan, who loved his Buckeyes as well as coaching for and serving as a commissioner for the JFLW in Westerville, Ohio....

Feb 22, 2020

Sandra" Sandy" Scott Garner, age 79, went home to be with her Savior on Feb 22, 2020. Born March 20, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to Herbert and Pearl Ison Scott. Survived by husband Dewey "Corky" Garner; daughters: Kim Garner and Amy (Adam) Shaw; grandchildren Anderson, Arrington and Ashlin Shaw. Lifetime member of Beechwold Christian Church, served in various roles;...

Feb 22, 2020

Nancy Graham Sheets (75) of Westerville, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb 22, 2020, while in Hospice care. At her request, no formal service will be held. Nancy was born December 13, 1944 to parents Herman and Gretis Graham, whom preceded her in death. Nancy was a loving wife and mother, and gave of herself tirelessly to the...

Feb 22, 2020

Vincent “Vic” Hammond, 67, of Rincon, Georgia, passed suddenly on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Vic was born May 12, 1952 in Zanesville, Ohio to Joseph Hammond and Alice (McGreevy) Hammond. He graduated from DeVry University and worked as an engineer in the aviation industry throughout his lifetime at the Harris Corporation, Northrup Grumman, Boeing, and Gulfstream Aerospace. Mr. Hammond...

Feb 21, 2020

J. Richard “Dick” Jones, age 73, of Westerville, Ohio, was reunited with the love of his life Connie Jones on February 21, 2020. He was born on May 12, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Dr. Warren Richard and Mary Louise (Robuck) Jones.

In 1980, Richard started his own company called CardioDiagnostic Technology, where he worked until...

Feb 21, 2020

Evonne Summerford, age 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on February 21, 2020. She was born in McArthur, Ohio on March 4, 1932 to parents Cleo (Burt) and Owen Nichols. Evonne was a longtime employee of the State of Ohio, and retired from the Health Department in the 1980’s. Throughout life she enjoyed her many road trips to Las...

Feb 19, 2020

Hyo Yim Driscoll, age 64, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 12:12AM at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born November 18, 1955, in Sunchon, South Korea. She loved watching Korean dramas, gardening, travelling and spending time with family. Hyo loved her family selflessly by putting them before herself. She...

Feb 19, 2020

Ruby Bell (Williams) Heston of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by family on February 19, 2020. She was born on February 15 to parents William and Francis (West) Williams in Stanton, Kentucky She married young and raised 5 children. Later, she babysat all her grandchildren while the parents worked and raised a few of them along...

Feb 17, 2020

Mildred Ruth Collen of Laurels of Worthington, OH formerly of Lancaster, OH and Trade, TN, passed away February 17, 2020. Mildred was born on October 11, 1930 in Tazwell, TN to Monley Collins and Fluie Herton Collins.

Ruth loved spending time with family and friends, and enjoyed cooking and family gatherings.  She is best known for her...

Feb 16, 2020

CAPT Norman John Shackelton, Jr (ret) of Westerville, Ohio lost his final battle with cancer in the early morning hours of February 16th, 2020.

Born on October 30, 1939 in Syracuse, New York to a career Immigration and Naturalization officer, he grew up in both upstate New York and Canada.  Graduating from high school in Canada and...