OBITUARIES

Oct 16, 2022

Gerald A. Haines, age 85, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away October 16, 2022. A U.S. Air Force Veteran. Member of Southgate-Potter Masonic Lodge #782 F&AM., and Scottish Rite.

Preceded in death by wife, Penny Haines; son, Fredrick "Tiny" Haines; grandson, Jeremy Miller. Survived by daughters, Lennie Hechesky and Tami (Jeff) Tobias; son, Gerald (Tami) Haines Jr.; sister,...

Sep 22, 2022

Deloris “Dee” Frances Weethee of Grove City, age 89, passed away on September 22, 2022, with family at her side.  Whenever she was asked her age Dee would always say, “I was born 1-11-33 figure it out for yourself.” Dee was retired from AT&T; member of the “Red Hats” and a member of Capital City Church. Dee’s...

Sep 16, 2022

Edith (Dodie) Duncan, born December 11, 1940, daughter of William (Emma) Hackney, Edith Delores (Hackney) Duncan went to be with her Lord September 16, 2022, at the age of 81 years. Dodie was born in Paintsville, KY. As a young girl, she moved to Ohio, and she was a faithful member of the Wonderland Church (Whitehall, OH). As an...

Sep 15, 2022

Roberta S. Hickman age, 69 passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2022. Roberta is preceded in death by her husband, Dean Hickman; father, Robert Whitaker, and her brother, Ronald Whitaker. Roberta is survived by her daughter, Vivian Hickman, and her son Michael Hickman; mother, Patricia Whitaker; siblings, Rhonda (Jon) Voss, Robert Jr. (Holly) Whitaker, Roger Whitaker, Patrick...

Sep 13, 2022

Donald Graham, age 74, of Columbus, passed away September 13, 2022. Preceded in death by wife, Joyce Graham; parents, Robert and Minnie Graham. Survived by son, James Graham; granddaughters, Ashley Healy, Brittany Solomon, and Courtney McGuire.

Family will receive friends, Friday, September 16, 2022, beginning at 1 p.m. until time of funeral service at 3 p.m. at...

Sep 11, 2022

Linda VanLangen, age 79, of Canal Winchester, passed away September 11, 2022. Member of Thurman Avenue United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for many years. Member of American Legion Southway Post No. 144, Ladies Auxiliary.

Preceded in death by son, Richard VanLangen; parents, Oris and Leona Mae Hubbard; sisters, Peggy Anthony and Cora “Ann”...

Sep 2, 2022

Edward R. Highfield, age 78, of Mt. Sterling passed away September 2, 2022. Member of Heritage Free Will Baptist Church. Retired logistics driver with Columbus City Schools. Ed loved his family, friends, fishing, woodworking, and camping. He was a perfectionist, funny, and hardworking.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and...

Aug 29, 2022

James E. (Jimmy) Kessler, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2022 in Austin, Texas where he resided. Preceded in death by his father, Joseph Kessler. Survived by his mother, Helen Kessler of Columbus; sisters and brother-in-law, Donna Gibson and Dianna and Ron Ellis; numerous nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends and relatives at Jimmy's...

Aug 24, 2022

Leeotis Franklin Burrows (Odie), was born on October 19, 1932 in Hogsett, West Virginia.  He went to his Heavenly home on August 24, 2022 in the presence of his family.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Leigh Anne Truett, and parents, Emzie and Evelyn Burrows, Brother Charles (Jay) Burrows, sister Beulah (Bea) Stout and brother Cleo (Popeye)...

Aug 11, 2022

Junior G Kelly, born on March 21, 1931, passed away on August 11, 2022, at the age of 91. Junior accepted the Lord, his savior and is strolling the streets of Heaven. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lillie & William Kelly, three brothers, Luther, Richard, and James Kelly, nephews Danny Kelly, Buddy Gibson and...

Aug 8, 2022

Meghan Gregg (Fleming), age 47, passed away on August 8, 2022, with family at her side. Meghan was kind to everyone and never met a stranger, she was an amazing listener and had a great sense of humor. Meghan was loved by many and will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her son, Brenden...

Aug 6, 2022

Pastor Gary Alan Hicks of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Aug 6, 2022.

Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 225 E. Gates Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206. Several gifted musicians will be performing during Alan's service. Following the memorial service there will be a reception in...

Jul 26, 2022

Hendrina Paska, age 96, born in the Netherlands, passed away in Columbus, Ohio on July 26, 2022. Member of St. Ladislas Church. Hendrina was a fashionista who enjoyed gardening, cooking, knitting, music of the “crooners” era, and classical music. She loved her church, family, and friends. Hendrina is preceded in death by her husband, George Paska and their daughter,...

Jul 25, 2022

Patricia Shepherd, age 74, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on July 25, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Graduated in 1966 from Madison High School in Mansfield, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Shepherd; parents, Donald and Agnes (Hoyt) Hamler; siblings, Dona Melton, Carol Ohlemacher, William Hamler, and Jerry Hamler. Survived by daughter, Robin Hamler and son-in-law, Richard...

Jul 20, 2022

Mason L. Thompson Jr., age 83, of Worthington, passed away July 20, 2022. Preceded in death by wife, Joyce Ann Thompson. Survived by children, Mark (Melinda) Thompson, Meaghan Thompson, Brenda (Gary) Baver Skidmore, and Brent Baver; granddaughters, Malarie and Samantha; sister, Margaret Thomas, and his significant other, Mary Martin.

Family will receive friends Tuesday, July 26, 2022,...