Elaine Merifield

Mar 28, 2016

Elaine M. Merifield, born February 15, 1925 in Humphrey, Nebraska, passed away on March 28, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. She moved to Columbus as a young lady and shortly after met the love of her life, Delmar. They married in 1944. They made their home in south Columbus and were married for 63 years, when Delmar passed away. Elaine...

Sheila Hedgecock

Mar 24, 2016

Sheila F. Hedgecock, of Columbus, passed away on March 24, 2016. She was born December 20, 1957, to Stanley and Fay (Mullins) McKinster.

Both parents were members of Grace Ministries (formally Grace Memorial) Church. Sheila was brought up in the church and asked Jesus to be her Savior when she was 9 and was baptized a few...

Jane Hubbard

Mar 20, 2016

Jane M. Hubbard, age 66, of Columbus, passed away March 20, 2016 at her home.

Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Simonetta Tomsic. Survived by sons, Jeffrey (Kim Heslop) Hubbard and Jeremy (Janna Conley) Hubbard; siblings, James (Sandy) Tomsic, Susan (Martin) Stadler, Julie (Randy) Bush, John Tomsic, and David (Teresa) Tomsic; many nieces and nephews.

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Herbert Truax

Mar 14, 2016

Herbert L. Truax passed away on March 14, 2016, at Doctors West Hospital.

He was born January 5, 1946, to William (Bud) and Rose Truax and was preceded in death by them and his sister Marlene Isbitz. Graduate of Columbus South High School (1964) and Franklin University (1975). Served in the US Army during Vietnam. He was...

Ruth Taynor

Mar 9, 2016

Ruth Taynor, age 81, of Columbus, passed away March 9, 2016 at home surrounded by family. Member of Buckeye Christian Church and former longtime member of Southside Church of Christ.

Preceded in death by husbands, Jack DeVine and James Taynor; parents, Thamar and Elizabeth Newlon, and siblings.

Survived by children, James (Kim) DeVine, Jacalyn Bush,...

Gloria Potter

Mar 5, 2016

Gloria Jeanne Potter, age 83, passed away Saturday March 5, 2016 surrounded by loving family and friends.

Preceded in death by son Karl Potter and daughter Konni Potter. Survived by loving husband of 55 years Jack Richard Potter. Daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Danny Whittier Blacklick Ohio. Son and daughter-in-law, Kurt & Sibyl Potter Humble TX. 3...

Buddy Lovings

Feb 27, 2016

Buddy R. Lovings, age 53, of Columbus, passed away February 27, 2016 at home. Preceded in death by father, Gary Lovings; mother, Eudella Carmack, and sister, Marilyn Smith. Survived by wife, Helene Lovings; sons, Thomas (Sara) Lovings and Samuel Lovings; grandchildren, Olivia and Blake Lovings; sisters, Deborah Hacker and Kim Riley; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

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Richard Freeman

Feb 26, 2016

Richard L. Freeman, age 69, of Columbus, passed away February 26, 2016. U.S. Air Force Veteran; Member of American Legion Southway Post No. 144, VFW Post No. 3424, Amvets, South Gate Potter Lodge No. 782 F&AM and Kentucky Colonels.

Preceded in death by father, Okey Freeman; siblings, Jerry Freeman and Jean Golden. Survived by daughters, Lisa (Chad)...

Cherie Arnold

Feb 16, 2016

Cherie Arnold, age 84, of Columbus, passed away, February 16, 2016 at The Forum. Member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Columbus South High School graduate. Retired from the Franklin County Board of Elections after 27 years of service.

Preceded in death by husband, Billy Arnold; Survived by family, Tammy, Aaron, and Sarah Lane; Bill Parker...

James Malloy

Feb 16, 2016

James R. Malloy, age 86, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Preceded in death by son, Bradley Malloy, parents, Frank Malloy and Louise (Walter) Boettcher, and sister, Alwilda Tomsic.

He is survived by wife of 64 years, Juanita (Stewart) Malloy; son, Mitchell (Linda) Malloy;...

Teresa Armstrong

Feb 14, 2016

Teresa Katherine Armstrong, age 68,of Columbus, daughter of Steve Rymasz and Julia Rome Rymasz, passed away February 14, 2016. Arrangements by GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High Street. www.graumlichfuneralhome.com

Floyd Leonard

Feb 11, 2016

Floyd "Doug" Leonard, age 77, of Columbus, went Home to be with his Lord on February 11, 2016 while surrounded by his family and friends. U.S. Navy Veteran. Longtime member of Gates-Fourth United Methodist Church. Member of South Gate-Potter Lodge No. 782 F&AM and Scottish Rite. Columbus South High School Graduate, Class of 1958. Doug was the "door man"...

Betty Weber

Feb 10, 2016

Betty R. Weber, age 94 of Columbus,passed away on February 10, 2016. Member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in German Village where she and her late husband, Andrew were married on January 5, 1944. Betty was the first female bailiff in Franklin County for Judge Tom Moody. When Judge Moody went on to be Mayor of Columbus, Betty served...

Oma Fields

Feb 8, 2016

Oma Fields, age 75, of Columbus, passed away February 8, 2016. Member of South Columbus Free Will Baptist Church. Oma was also a member of the Williams Road Trio for over 40 years.

Preceded in death by husband of 55 years, Edward L. Fields; grandson, Josh; parents and 5 siblings.

Survived by sons, Sherman E....

Robert Wolfe

Jan 31, 2016

Robert F. Wolfe, age 94, of Circleville, passed away January 31, 2016. U.S. Army Veteran WWII. Retired from Buckeye Steel Casting. In his retirement Bob enjoyed flea marketing and coin collecting.

Preceded in death by son, William R. Wolfe; parents, William G. and Clara (Reeves) Wolfe, and brother James W. Wolfe. Survived by grandchildren, William S. (Kelly)...

William Wears

Jan 23, 2016

William "Bill" F. Wears, age 79, of Groveport, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on January 23, 2016. Bill was a member of Good Shepherd Community Church where he was a board member and a deacon. Retired from Duff Truck Lines after 30 years of service. Member of Southgate-Potter Lodge No. 782, Scottish Rite, York Rite Chapter...

Lena Huffman

Jan 21, 2016

Lena Huffman, age 89, of Columbus, passed away January 21, 2016. Member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.

Preceded in death by husband, Charles "Ray" Huffman; siblings, Ruby Pierce, Nellie Wood, Charles Young, and Herman Young.

Survived by children, Bill (Ann) Lent, John (Jan) Lent, Gay (John) Robertson, and Pat (Hayes) Fletcher;...

Carolyn Atwood

Jan 20, 2016

Carolyn Sue Atwood, age 69, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly January 20, 2016.

Preceded in death by mother, Cora Ethel Waldron; sister, Lou Sexton. Survived by children, Martin (Penny) Atwood, Valerie (Ron Stone) Spencer, and Sonya (Harold) Dalton; life partner, Michael Ellis; grandchildren; Christopher, Brian, Justin, Bradley, Kristin, Brandon, Whitney, and Symon; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ann...

Verena Evans

Jan 20, 2016

Verena "Jo" Evans, age 79, of Columbus, passed away peacefully and met her Savior on January 20, 2016. Member of Walnut Heights Baptist Church. Retired from Crane Plastics and American Red Cross.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Virgil M. Evans; daughter, Sheryl Sowers; parents, Grace and Herbert Doom;

Survived by children, Mitch (Xenia)...

Joe Kessler

Jan 20, 2016

Joe E. Kessler, age 76, of Columbus, passed away January 20, 2016 at home surrounded by his family.

Preceded in death by parents, Everett and Dorothy Kessler; brother and sister-in-law, Jon and Ruth Kessler; niece, Michelle Kessler. Survived by wife of 59 years, Helen Kessler; children, Donna Gibson; Dianna (Ronnie) Ellis, and Jimmy Kessler; 3 grandchildren, Sherri...