Obituaries
Robert Lee Riley Sr.
Jan 25, 2013
Robert L. Riley Sr., 84, passed away January 25, 2013. He was born on October 30, 1928. He enjoyed all sports especially baseball. He was an excellent pitcher and enjoyed umpiring as well. He is preceded by his wife, Patricia R. (McEneany) Riley and parents, Marion and Bernice Riley. Surviving family includes, children, Kathleen McClain, Robert (Pat) Riley Jr., Michael...
Roy Hamilton
Jan 25, 2013
In loving memory of Roy L. Hamilton, 68, who passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 at Kobacker House after a long courageous battle with cancer.Born May 9, 1944 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Claude P. and Evelyn Hamilton. Survived by sons, Roy P. (Teresa) Hamilton, John R. (Tammi) Hamilton, James (Trena) Hamilton, Robert Hamilton and their mother, Bev Hamilton;...
Allen Shepard Jr.
Jan 23, 2013
Allen Jr. "Nubby", age 45, of Columbus, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at his home. Preceded in death by parents, Allen and Mary (Bundy) Shepard. Survived by sister, Sylvia (John) Horvath of Johnstown. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Pastor Richard Jones Jr. and Oscar McClung for their friendship and guidance in Allen's life and also...
Clifford Irvin
Jan 22, 2013
Clifford F. Irvin, 70, of Vero Beach, Florida and Johnstown, Ohio; formerly of Newark, Ohio passed away suddenly Tuesday, January, 22, 2013 at Ohio State University Medical Center after a 14 month courageous battle with cancer. Cliff was born August 4, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a 1960 graduate of Olentangy High School and worked for 37 years as...
Sandra K. Ball
Jan 22, 2013
Sandra K. Ball, age 58, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Mt. Carmel West. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Hester Jean Boswell and sons, Jerry and Kyle. She is survived by her soul mate, Roy A. Mills; her cat, Baby and special friends, Tammy (Richard) Gearhart, Jenny (Phil) Becher and Bill Ramsey....
Homer B. Willoughby
Jan 21, 2013
Homer B. Willoughby, born July 30, 1933, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Mount Carmel Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Hawes; father, Basil Willoughby; sister, Silvia Klott and granddaughter, Amy Willoughby. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Norma Willoughby; sister, Sue Bowles; 6 children, 10 grandchildren, 13...
Robert D. Franklin
Jan 21, 2013
Robert D. "Bob" Franklin, 74, passed away January 21, 2013. He was born May 26, 1938. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Nelle Franklin. He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Helen; children, Russell Wilson, Janae (Levi Maxwell) Wilson and Michael (Jana) Wilson; sister, Donna (Bob) Russell and grandson, Byron Wilson. Bob served...
Betty Knox
Jan 21, 2013
Betty Eve Knox, 90, passed away at her home on January 21, 2013. She was preceded in death by husband, Evan; son, Jay and grandson, Adam, proudly serving his country in Iraq. Betty is survived by children, Lee (Cookie) of Corpus Christi, TX, Beth Ann of Galloway; siblings, Richard and Phil Cox of AZ; and grandchildren, Tony of Hilliard and...
Richard E. Sanfillipo
Jan 20, 2013
Richard E. "Richie" Sanfillipo, 57, Johnstown, passed Sunday, January 20, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Richie was born in Columbus, OH on September 3, 1955, to Richard L. Sanfillipo and Susan Fitch and is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, Sam and Ruth Sanfillipo. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Joanne (Dials) Sanfillipo; children, Damian, Ariss...
Shane Humphrey
Jan 20, 2013
Shane A. Humphrey, 33, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born January 19, 1980 in Columbus, son of Herbert Humphrey and Brenda Heine. In addition to his parents, Shane is survived by his wife, Tamara Tullis Humphrey; daughters, Nicole and Leah Humphrey; brothers, Scott (Patty) Humphrey and Shannon (Vicki) Humphrey and Harvey...
Melissa Hill
Jan 20, 2013
Melissa K. Hill, 42, passed away January 20, 2013. She is survived by her parents, Anna and Jack; brothers, Jeff and Steve; sisters, Sherri, Beth, Lori and Lisa; daughter, Brittany (Mitch); grandchildren, Hayden and Annie; as well as other family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. Visitation Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 4-7 pm at...
Bill Hale
Jan 20, 2013
HALE Bill Hale, age 84, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on January 20, 2013. He was born September 9, 1928, in Martin County, Kentucky. He was a loving and giving husband, father, and grandfather known for his devotion to his family. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 34 years, and was a member...
Ceola Little
Jan 19, 2013
Ceola Little, 91, passed away January 19, 2013. She was born on January 6, 1922. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Elmer Lewis and Sarah Ellen (Martin) Lewis, husband, Henry Little, son-in-law, Rev. John M. Dawson, 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Surviving family includes, daughter, Sally Dawson, granddaughters, Melissa (Kirk) Martin, Mary M. (Jerry) Johnson, and Sarah...
Lessie Blackburn
Jan 19, 2013
Lessie W. Blackburn, age 90, passed away on January 19, 2013 after suffering from complications of pneumonia. She was born in Valley Head, AL and moved to the Akron area in 1946. She was a real estate agent for several years before retiring to FL in 1979. Shortly after moving, she decided she wasn't ready for retirement and worked part...
Lawrence "Jim" Frank
Jan 19, 2013
Lawrence "Jim" Frank, 79, long time resident of Grove City, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013. He was an Eagle Scout, proud graduate of OSU, veteran of the US Air Force and retired from Newfield Publications. Survived by wife of 56 years, Gayle and lots of loving family. At Jim's request, there will be no visitation or services. Messages of...
Michael Chambers
Jan 19, 2013
Michael A. Chambers, 55, passed away at Kobacker House on January 19, 2013. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; father, Frank; wife, Terry; sister, Paula and grandsons, Travis and Trent. Michael is survived by his mother, Mary; sisters, Pam (Don) Righter and Mary Lou Ryan; brothers, Paul "Bill", Frank Jr., and Robert (Helen); daughter, Rachel; her children, Nikki...
Mark Jones
Jan 18, 2013
Mark Everett Jones, 53, of Columbus, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 in Ft. Collins, Colorado. He was born August 23, 1959 in Columbus. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Ralph D. Jones; brother, Greg Jones; sister, Julie Beth Jones; stepdaughter, Nicky Grimmett. He is survived by his wife, Janney; sons, Mark Jr. (Liz), Rodney (Heather) and Bret...
Gary Lee Lester
Jan 17, 2013
Gary L. Lester, 65, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born in Columbus, OH on June 28, 1947, to Basil and Catherine L. (Chandler) Lester and is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; brothers, Dallas and Jimmy; sister-in-law, Kathy Lester; niece, Danielle Friend. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Patricia (Towns)...
Paul E. Carter
Jan 17, 2013
Paul E. Carter, 61, went home to be with the Lord January 17, 2013 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born November 13, 1951. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Matt and Martha Carter and brother, David Carter. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Patricia; daughter, Melissa (Sonny) Higgins; grandsons, Spencer Grant, Jacob Ryan...
Randy Jones
Jan 16, 2013
Randy Dee Jones, 54, passed away January 16, 2013. He was born October 15, 1958 in Ashland, KY to Carl Joseph and Gladys Louise Jones. His parents have preceded him in death. Randy is survived by his son, Jared Jones; sister, Tammy (Joe Imms) Jones-Imms and mother of his son, Janet (Ron) Blanchette. Randy is also survived by siblings; Greg,...
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