Obituaries

Oct 3, 2026

Dena Elaine Hatfield died Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:35 am at Grant Hospital. She was a loving mom, grandma, sister, and daughter. She really enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her seven grandbabies. She enjoyed reading and watching her favorite movies on her downtime. Dena fought really hard with health issues this last year and ended up succumbing...

Oct 2, 2026

     Tammy Merriner Baker passed away after a courageous six-month battle with cancer. Born in Fort Dix, New Jersey, Tammy grew up in Crestview, Florida, where she graduated from Crestview High School. She later moved to Columbus, Ohio, where she made her home, built a life surrounded by those she loved, and continued creating special memories with family and...

Oct 1, 2026

Robert Charles Irvin passed away on October 1, 2026, after a courageous fight with cancer.

Robb’s story is a tale of two lives: the first marked by tragedy and struggle, and the second by success and community. He lost his father at the age of 10, dropped out of school at 12, became a father at 17, and faced hardship through...

Sep 28, 2026

Allison Christine Minniear. Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend. Born in Columbus Ohio to Kenneth and Jennifer (Sutterfield) Minniear. Survived by parents sister Jessica (Corey) Longshore, brother Devin Minniear. Nieces Layla, Lillyanna, Lainey and Lynlee Longshore and nephew Landon Longshore and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, many cousins and friends. She was employed by ODW, a long...

Sep 28, 2026

Kenneth Kober, born November 9, 1948, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, after a courageous battle with dementia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Cora Kober, and his brother, Rick.

Ken leaves behind a lifetime of love and memories with his life partner, Betty; his children, Dennis Kober (Kelly), and Christy Apple (Jonathan); his grandchildren, Aerial,...

Sep 26, 2026

David (Dave) Gray Kimberling age 73, of Columbus, OH passed away peacefully September 26th 2026 at home. Born on August 11, 1953 in Columbus, Dave was preceded in death by his loving parents, Webber G. Kimberling and Jeanne L. Searles Kimberling, and brother Steven G. kimberling.

He was known for his LOVE of fishing, Buckeyes and Browns football, being an exceptional...

Sep 25, 2026

Edith Lynn Gentry Brandon, known lovingly as Edie, was born on August 5, 1934, in Franklin, Kentucky, and entered into eternal rest in heaven from natural causes on September 25, 2026, in Dublin, Ohio. She was a woman of Christian faith, steadfast in spirit and gracious in manner, whose life was marked by courage, strength and a warm devotion to...

Sep 25, 2026

Mark David Blue, 66, of Galion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026.

Mark was born on March 11, 1960, to David and Velma (Swackhammer) Blue. He was a man who loved the Lord Jesus and lived his faith in a genuine and personal way. He was faithful in spending time in God’s Word and often talked with God while...

Sep 24, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kurt William Wiewall on September 24, 2026, at the age of 55.

Kurt was one of a kind. Born on October 11, 1970, he had an inquisitive, mischievous, and humorous spirit from the very beginning. His quick wit, generous heart, and wonderful sense of humor brought laughter to everyone around...

Sep 23, 2026

Gary Wayne Henthorne, 85, of Columbus, passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Country View of Sunbury in Sunbury, OH. He was born in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late George and Mildred Letha (Madison) Henthorne.

Gary was happiest in the woods, a master marksman, and a skilled fisherman who loved nothing more...

Sep 23, 2026

Kathryn (Kay) Farynowski passed away on September 23, 2026. She is survived by her children, Carolyn Johnson, Kathryn Farynowski, and Tom Farynowski, grandchildren Andrew Johnson and Benjamin Farynowski, great grandchildren Hannah, Evan and James, and many dear nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her much-beloved husband Edmund, parents Ethel and Robert Endress, sisters Wilma Kauffman and Neva...

Sep 22, 2026

Obituary will be posted soon.

Sep 20, 2026

Wanda May Mitchell, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026 at the age of 92.

Proceeded in death by husband William, James Thomas and grandson Christopher William Mitchell II. She leaves behind children, daughters Theresa, Susan Mitchell Harter, Christopher William and Micheal( Teresa Kay) Mitchell; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and her loving pets Avery and Gabby.

She enjoyed working in her yard,...

Sep 19, 2026

In Loving Memory of Michael Roy Swetnam March 26, 1964 - September 19, 2026 Michael Roy Swetnam, 62, was born in Columbus, Ohio, on March 26, 1964, and passed away on September 19, 2026. Michael lived a life defined by his craftsmanship, his music, his jokes and, most of all his love for his family. He was a carpenter, handyman...

Sep 19, 2026

It is with a broken heart that I share the sudden loss of my mom, Marjorie, known to most as Liz.

Mom was a loving mother, a proud Mamaw, and a cherished aunt, family member, and friend. Liz leaves behind her only daughter, Annie Vaccaro Kelley, her beloved grandchildren, Hayden Kelley and Shawn Kelley, her brother Tim Diamond, and many cousins,...

Sep 18, 2026

Sep 18, 2026

Tyrone Porter 

December 30, 1958 – September 18, 2026

Tyrone Porter passed away on September 18, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on December 30, 1958, in Cambridge, England. He was preceded in death by his parents, Myrtle Porter and Paul Porter. Tyrone will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Courtney Porter, and his granddaughter, Gege Flowers. He is also survived...

Sep 18, 2026

John W. Gallagher Jr. passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on April 3, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio.

John was preceded in death by his Father John W Gallagher Sr., Mother Ginny Hess, Sister Linda Deems, and Sister Jackie Cox.

He is survived by his Wife Cathy Gallagher, Sister Sharon Allard, Brother Ron (Vicky) Gallagher, Son’s...

Sep 17, 2026

William “Billy or Bill” Howard Faithful II, 75, of Columbus, Ohio passed away at the Riverside Hospital on September 17, 2026. Billy/Bill was the third child born to the union of William H. Faithful and Juanita L. (Sullivan) Faithful. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 30, 1950. Graduating from East High School in Columbus, Ohio, and then went...

Sep 15, 2026

"Thomas (“Thom”) James Barnard, age 74, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on September 15, 2026, at OhioHealth Hospice House after several months of declining health.

Born April 15, 1952, in Milford, Massachusetts, Thom was preceded in death by his parents, Frederic and Shirley (Nelson) Barnard, and his beloved son, Karl Thomas Barnard. He is survived by his daughters Jennifer (Mike) MacKim...