Obituaries

Thomas "Tom" Williams

May 12, 2020

Tom was born on February 7, 1958 at the OSU Hospital, Columbus, OH. He died on May 12, 2020 from COVID-19. He was preceded in death by his sister Linda Lee Williams and mother Norma Jean Williams. He is survived by his father Theodore A. Williams.

Tom was a member of the special Sunday school class at...

Russell Merritt

May 11, 2020

Russell Eugene Merritt, age 88, has completed his journey on earth and is now living in heaven on May 11, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife, LaDonna Maxine Merritt (McCormick), of 63 years, his children Russell E. Merritt, Jr., Deborah L. Merritt, Raquel “Kelly” Merritt (Mark Otero), Susan M. Merritt (Chris Brown), Paul D. Merritt (Jamie), Jonathan...

Grace Hurley

May 11, 2020

HURLEY (Weatherby), GRACE E.

Grace Eldora Hurley, age 82, passed away from this life May 11, 2020 at her home in Westerville, OH.  She was born November 19, 1937, in Perry County, Ohio, to Clyde and Irene Bell.  Her mother, Irene, pass away due to childbirth complications.  Grace was blessed, as an infant she was adopted into...

Janet Shepherd

May 10, 2020

Janet L Shepherd, 64, passed away at the Kobacker House hospice in Columbus on Sunday May 10th, 2020 after a 6 month battle with gallbladder cancer. She was an avid baker and teacher, and made friends wherever she went.

Born in Wheeling, WV in 1955 to Harold and Frances (nee Barton) Shepherd, Janet spent the first 16 years...

L.Jay Manning

May 10, 2020

Lawrence Jay Manning, age 61, of Worthington, OH was called into a heavenly hoop game on May 10th. L.Jay was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, attended Providence College and called Columbus home for the past 25 years. He was a faithful member of Immaculate Conception parish where he taught PSR and served as a Eucharistic Minister. L.Jay took...

David Moore

May 10, 2020

David Lee Moore, 66, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2020.  He was a victim of Covid-19.

David was born in Oak Hill, Ohio on April 3, 1954.  He is survived by his children:  Christina Ann Christian, David Lee Jr., Jessica Lynn: and grandchildren.  He is also survived by his brothers:  Vernon, Alan, Virgil, Ernie...

William Settlemoir Jr.

May 10, 2020

William M Settlemoir Jr. born January 6, 1946 was reunited with his father Robert C. Allen and mother Mable Marie (Bell) Allen and sisters Sandy, Kay and Linda on Sunday May 10, 2020. Bill whom was loved by family and friends died at the age of 74. He loved his family and friends, as well as his lottery and Ohio...

Elaine Strutner

May 9, 2020

Elaine Looker Strutner, age 82. May 9, 2020, OSU Hospital. Non-Covid 19. Resident of Upper Arlington, Ohio. Retired from American Electric Power. Member American Water Color Society, Central Ohio Bridge Association, American Wine Society, little old ladies swimming. Docent at Columbus Museum of Art. Graduated Grandview High School Class of 1955. Undergrad and masters from the Ohio State University....

Michael Hugee

May 9, 2020

Michael Arnett Hugee was born to the late Bernice and Freddie Hugee Junior on December 9th, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio.

He attended Belmont High School, was an avid basketball player and UD fan. Michael was a great cook and a true jokester and if you had his phone number you definitely experienced his voicemail prank. Hello…. Hello…...

Marie Schwinne

May 9, 2020

Marie A. Schwinne, age 96, went home peacefully to the Lord on 5/9/2020.  Marie was a Heavenly-minded woman of compassion who did earthly good as a lifelong devoted Catholic. Loving Godmother to many; Marie was an inspiring role model for all those whose lives she touched. Devoted to her family, she enjoyed any opportunity to spend time with those...

James Gueulette

May 9, 2020

James Michael Gueulette, age 63, passed away May 9, 2020. Born October 18, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio. Jim was a big hockey fan and loved attending live rock concerts as well as NASCAR and dirt track races with his best friend Roy Baker. He was a longtime employee of Worthington Cylinders with nearly 40 years of service. Preceded in...

Bertrand Smith III

May 9, 2020

Randy Smith, age 79, passed away peacefully of Alzheimer’s on May 9, 2020 in Dublin, Ohio.  He was born July 9, 1940 in Cincinnati to his parents Bertrand L. Smith, Jr. and Margaret Shawhan Smith. Randy was a graduate of Western Hills High School and the University of Cincinnati.

Randy is survived by his wife Marsha, with...

Charlie Hensel Sr

May 8, 2020

Charles “Charlie” R. Hensel Sr, age 87, and a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on May 8, 2020. A longtime member of St. James Parish and the Carpenters Local Union #200, Charlie made friends everywhere he went, and he never met a stranger.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years...

Eleanor Campbell

May 5, 2020

Eleanor Pfeifer Campbell, 96 (born Nov 28, 1923) of Columbus, Ohio passed on May 5th, 2020.  OSU alum, member of Alpha Chi Omega, a die-hard Buckeye fan, and a dedicated social worker until retirement.

Eleanor was an avid bookworm and bridge club player. She was also a long time member of the Worthington Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by husband, Douglas...

Charlay Bay

May 5, 2020

Charlay Ann Bay

Went Home to be with the Lord on 05/05/2020.

She was born 02/01/1973. Charlay enjoyed watching her Grandbabies & Great Nieces & Nephews grow up. Her kids and Grandchildren were her pride and joy. She is predicted in Death by her  Mother & Father Charles & Anna Bay (Coble) & Brother Donald...

David Mandalis

May 3, 2020

David M. Mandalis, age 70, current resident of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on May 3, 2020 from complications of cancer. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marilyn, and their sons Kevin, Blake, and Brian. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Full obituary to follow

Thomas Blackwood

May 3, 2020

Blackwood, Thomas "Tom" Morgan age 80, of Columbus, Ohio passed away at his residence May 3, 2020 at 4:00 a.m. with his family by his side. Born March 22, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio. Son of the late Kenneth R. and Catherine (Kitty) Blackwood. He was the proud owner/president of Blackwood Sheet Metal, Inc. (1963 - 1996) a family owned...

Dorothy Ball

Apr 30, 2020

Dorothy Newsome Ball, 90, left her body behind and passed into her next experience of life on April 30, 2020. Dorothy loved God and believed in His Son, Jesus Christ.

Dorothy was born in Weeksbury, KY on March 5, 1930 to Fred and E. Mae Wallin Newsome. Her family moved to Ohio during the Great Depression. She...

Harvey Covert

Apr 30, 2020

Harvey Covert, retired DDS, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at home on April 30, 2020.

He is survived by his wife Kay, daughter Holly (Paul) Colello, son Todd (Lisa) Covert, granddaughter Samantha (Adam) Malinowski, great-grandson Nolan Malinowski, sister Ellen Welch, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a future date...

Charles Turner Jr.

Apr 29, 2020

Charles R. Turner Jr., age 64 sunrise September 9, 1955 and sunset April 29, 2020.

Charles is preceded in death by his father, Charles R. Turner and loving mother Audree M. Turner.

He leaves to cherish his memory sister Yevette E. Walker, step sister Donna (Julian) Tremmell, nieces Lucretia A. Turner, Electoria M. (Ron) Wilder,...