Obituaries
Grace Oju-Miri Williams
Feb 15, 2022
Grace Levinia Oju-Miri Williams was born to Mr. Abraham David Olufemi Sawyer and Mrs. Lydia Sawyer both of blessed memory on September 7th, 1943, in Freetown Sierra-Leone. She was the second of four children. Miss Oju, as she was fondly called, lived her youthful life in Waterloo, Benguema in the Western part of Sierra Leone and at Malta Street in...
Melanie Sue Wamack
Feb 15, 2022
Melanie Sue Wamack, 52, of Columbus, Ohio passed away February 15, 2022. She was born on July 18, 1969 in Columbus to the late Carol Anna Wamack.She is preceded in death by mother; step-father, Al Young.Melanie grew up in the Short North, attending Thurber Elementary, Everett Junior High and East High School with best friends Kathy and Teresa. She worked...
Saundra Lynn Marcum
Feb 15, 2022
Saundra "Susie" Lynn (Crum) Marcum, age 60 of Orient, Ohio, peacefully entered the kingdom of God in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family on February 15, 2022. Susie was born March 8, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Charles and Opal Crum. Susie graduated from South High School and Paul Hayes Career Center in 1979.Susie, a...
Teresa F. Wilson
Feb 15, 2022
Teresa F. Wilson, age 60, passed away on February 15, 2022. She was born on May 9, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio. Her passion and ministry was her 15 year career as a PCA-STNA. She would tell her patients about Jesus and bring joy to their lives. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Louise Hansel; sisters, Ann...
Janice Boyer Maddox
Feb 15, 2022
The view of heaven that was once but a vision is now a reality. On February 15, 2022, Jan Maddox died peacefully in her sleep and went to be with the God she had served her entire life.Janice Mae Boyer was born on April 17, 1940, to the Rev. Dr. Harold & Thelma Boyer. An only child, Jan grew up...
Joseph Frank Spanovich
Feb 14, 2022
Joseph Frank Spanovich, 93, of Gahanna, passed away February 14, 2022.Joseph was born August 4, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio to late Joseph and Helen (Adam) Spanovich.He was preceded in death by his wife Katherine of 59 years; parents; brother, Rudolph Spanovich.He proudly served three years in the United States Navy during and immediately following World War II. Joseph then served...
Donna Marie Woofter
Feb 14, 2022
Donna Marie Woofter, 74, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away February 14, 2022. She was born on February 15, 1947 in Knott, Kentucky to the late Delmar and Druthie (Slone) Sexton. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 31 years, James B. Woofter; children, Henry Clay Watson III, Carol Ann Watson; siblings, Joyce Bates, Lester Sexton, Darvin Sexton,...
Arlene L Kinnell
Feb 14, 2022
Arlene L. Kinnell, 88, of Westerville, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 14, 2022.Arlene was born on January 8, 1934 in Rupert, Idaho to Arthur and Hettie Bell. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 64 years, William J Kinnell Jr. Arlene has three children Brad (Diane) Kinnell of Magnolia, TX, Jeff...
Yuvonne Faye Knapp
Feb 14, 2022
YuVonne Faye (Nolen) Knapp, age 85, passed away on February 14, 2022. She was born on May 17, 1936 in Grahn, Kentucky to the late Elmer and Emma Bell (Knipp) Nolen. Preceded in death by her parents, and her son, Rick. She is survived by her loving husband, Albert N. Knapp Sr.; children, Sheila (John) Young, Albert Jr. (Dolli) Knapp,...
Delbert Edward Balling
Feb 14, 2022
Delbert "Fast Eddie" Balling, 71, passed away February 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by parents, Floyd Balling I and Mary Elizabeth Balling; brother, Floyd Balling II; sister, Luanne Stone. Ed is survived by wife, Debbie; children, Melanie Balling, Andrew Balling, Jason Balling, and Libby Balling; grandchildren, Dwight, Cammron, Lexi, John, Zander, and Jazzy; great-grandchildren, Ayanle, Zoey, Mahki, Claire,...
Philip J. Spencer
Feb 14, 2022
Philip James Spencer, 75, of Commercial Point, OH, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, February 14th, 2022. On March 19th, 1946, Phil was born to the late Vergil James and Mary Magdalene (Smith) Spencer in Cumberland, MD. Phil was a teacher for 54 years, most of which he served in Christian schools. He loved homeschooling his grandkids...
Tracy Michelle June
Feb 14, 2022
Tracy Michelle June passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, at her home in Grove City, Ohio surrounded by her family after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend who was endlessly creative and artistic. Tracy is survived by her husband of 29 years, Jeffrey, children Arabella, MaKenna and Carson. Her parents Edward and...
Dolores Keller
Feb 13, 2022
Dolores Jeanine Keller, age 80, of Grove City, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. She was born on December 17, 1941 to the late Edwin and Catherine Zenker. Dolores will be deeply missed by her children, Brian Fiut and Angela (Fiut) O'Brien. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Barbara Smith and Carol Melvin. A memorial...
Duryodhan Mangaraj
Feb 13, 2022
Dr. Duryodhan Mangaraj, 92 years of age, passed away at home peacefully with his family beside him. He was born in Karilopatna, Orissa (in the same month as Gandhi ji) to Sukiya and Nishamani Mangaraj who have both preceded him in death. His brother Nityananda Mangaraj and his sister preceded him in death. He retired from Batelle Corporation and then...
Mary Elizabeth Stiffler
Feb 12, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Stiffler, 68, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, February 12th.Mary was born April 8, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio to Salvatore and Bess (Catanese) Totino.Mary was an active member of her church for almost 40 years and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.Mary will be deeply missed by her loving husband David of 36 years; her two sons,...
Alice P. O'Bryan
Feb 11, 2022
Alice P. O'Bryan, 85, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away February 11th, 2022, in the comfort of her home with her grand-daughter, Terri P. Walters, by her side.Alice was born in Charleston, West Virginia, August 28th, 1936 to the late Forrest and Garnett (Pierson) Calley.She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Leroy O'Bryan, her son, Leroy O'Bryan...
Michael Edward Hooper
Feb 11, 2022
Michael Hooper, age 66, of Columbus, Ohio took his final rest on Friday, February 11th, 2022. Michael was born on November 5th, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Catherine & Albert, as one of five siblings. He was an avid outdoor adventurer, completing the Buckeye Trail, hiking, kayaking, boating, darts, and camping with his family. He enjoyed all festivals, but particularly...
Philip Charles Osler
Feb 11, 2022
Philip Charles Osler, 73, born August 5, 1948 and passed away February 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by mother, Marye C. Mason; father, Harry Osler; brother, Bruce Burton. Phil is survived by nephew, Mark Burton and good friend, Ashley Taylor. Phil was a retired truck driver. He was an avid sportsman who loved fishing, hunting, and camping. Phil...
Paulette V. Rector
Feb 11, 2022
Paulette Virginia Rector (Simon, Slagle, Loftin), age 71, of Delaware, passed away in her home February 11, 2022. Paulette was born March 12, 1950 to Joseph and Mary Simon.Paulette loved to crochet, sew, and make all sorts of crafts. She loved to make costumes for her eight grandchildren and "her babysitting kids." Paulette spent most of her adult life caring...
Penny E. Gearheart
Feb 11, 2022
Penny E. Gearheart, age 77, passed away on February 11, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Edith; husband, Kenneth; grandchildren, Justin and Tim Kinser. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Gordon, Bret Allen, Brandy Jean, and Wade Adam; grandchildren, Robert, Melissa, Garrett, Jonathan, Jimmy, Kyle, Tyler, and Colorado; many great grandchildren; many nieces and...
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