Obituaries Listing

James Sayre

James Sayre

Jan 31, 2014

James L. Sayre, age 61, of Hilliard, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014. He was a member of 121 ARG Ohio Air National Guard for 40 years. A farmer in Brown Township from 1992 till present time as a partner with his brother Chris. Past commander VFW Post #7005 in West Jefferson, Ohio and a Hilliard High School graduate class...

Marilyn M. Hughes

Marilyn M. Hughes

Jan 30, 2014

Marilyn M. Hughes, born August 2, 1930, age 83, to Myron Earl and Jessie Chloe Dennis, both deceased, passed away January 30, 2014. Marilyn was a realtor for 37 years and with HER Realtors for 31 years. She loved flower gardening, cooking and especially enjoyed the OSU football games, both at home and away, many years of tailgating! Loved to...

Edward Shook, Jr.

Edward Shook, Jr.

Jan 29, 2014

Edward Shook, Jr., known to immediate family and friends as Stub, 79, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio was called by God to the eternal farm in Heaven on Wednesday, January 29th, 2014 at 1:10 a.m. at Arbors West Nursing Facility in West Jefferson, Ohio with his daughter Lori and son-in-law Kevin Bowsher by his side along with nursing staff and aids....

Jeanne Lomax

Jeanne Lomax

Jan 27, 2014

Jeanne Lomax, age 82, of Hilliard, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014. Preceded in death by parents Glenn and Lola Reed, sister Ann Penrod and brother Harold “Buster” Reed. Survived by loving husband Donald, sons Mark (Debbie) Lomax and Steve Lomax, sister Rosalie (Aaron) Fout, grandchildren Samantha, Andrew, Kristyn and Alec, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Family...

Wilma Spradlin

Wilma Spradlin

Jan 25, 2014

Wilma J. Spradlin age 75, formerly of Mt. Sterling died January 25, 2014 in Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Eomira, New York. She was born Dec. 3, 1938 in Washington C.H., Ohio. Daughter of the late Gilbert Webb and Merle Zimmerman. Also preceding her in death husband, Wilford (5 – 28-2003) and grandson, Micky, son-in-law, Tim Bradley. She is survived...

Margaret Anderson

Margaret Anderson

Jan 22, 2014

Margaret C. "Peg" Anderson, age 85, was called home by the Lord January 22, 2014, at Kobacker House (hospice) in Columbus, Ohio . She was born March 21, 1928, in Morgantown, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by parents Silas Edward "Ed" and Opal (Wiant) Campbell, brother Hurley E. Campbell, and sister Eva Jarrett. She was a graduate of...

Georgia Boysel

Georgia Boysel

Jan 21, 2014

Boysel Georgia C. Boysel, age 75, passed away January 21, 2014. Member of Briggs Road Baptist Church. She enjoyed painting nature scenes and fishing. Preceded in death by parents Carl Pierce and Clarise May, first husband John E. Pennington and second husband John D. Robbins. Survived by husband, David G. Boysel, Sr.; children, Clyde D. (Wendy Ann) Robbins, Chris Anthony...

Stephen Luquette

Stephen Luquette

Jan 18, 2014

Stephen Michael Luquette, age 19, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014. Attended Dublin Coffman High School; where he was a member of the band. He was a DJ by trade, and enjoyed dub-step music, Math, Spanish, and playing the Saxophone. Preceded in death by grandmother Margaret Speirs, uncles Paul and James Speirs, and Aunt Irene Fulton. Survived by...

Ryan Mullens

Ryan Mullens

Jan 15, 2014

Ryan Michael Mullens, age 19, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at his home. Ryan was in his senior year at Hilliard Davidson High School. Survived by father, Mitchell Mullens and mother, Leann Mullens; stepmother, Melissa Mullens; brother, Matthew (Sara) Mullens; stepbrother, Jason and stepsister, Molly; grandparents, Marshall Mullens, Gwain Pauley and Shirley Pauley; uncle, Michael...

Lila Smith

Lila Smith

Jan 13, 2014

Lila Smith, age 88, of Plain City, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014. Lila was a 1946 graduate of White Cross School of Nursing, a retired Registered Nurse and a member of Riverside White Cross Alumni Association. Preceded in death by parents Fred (Betty) Hahlen and mother Lena Hahlen, husband William L. Smith and son Steven M. Smith. Survived by...

Donald Ranke

Donald Ranke

Jan 12, 2014

Donald E. Ranke, age 78 of Orient, slipped away to heaven Sunday, January 12, 2014 at his residence. He was born Feb. 2, 1935 in Franklin County, Ohio to the late Marion and Marguerite Ranke. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jane; son Donald W.; grandchildren Schylar and Slade; sisters Norma J. Dumm of Circleville, Joy L....

George Headlee

George Headlee

Jan 12, 2014

George Melvin Headlee, 88, former resident of Dublin, OH, passed away Sunday, January 12 at home. Born October 30, 1925. Veteran of the U.S. Army, 282nd Engineer Combat Division, WWII. Recipient of Purple Heart and 3 Bronze Stars. Wounded at the Battle of the Bulge. Retired from Shell Oil, 37 years. Owner Headlee Gardens. Avid golfer, hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman,...

Jack Hopkins

Jack Hopkins

Jan 8, 2014

Jack G. Hopkins, age 77, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at his residence. Born May 23, 1936 in Hillsboro, OH to the late Donald and Louise Hopkins. Retired after 45 years service to Vaughan Motor Car Co. in Columbus. Longtime member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Nancy; daughters, Diana (David) McMahon, Kim...

Eric John Hopkins

Eric John Hopkins

Jan 7, 2014

Eric J. Hopkins, age 43, passed away January 7, 2014. Eric was a loving son, husband and father. Eric was at home with his family when he passed. We know he is with our Lord, as a healthy young man, in his baseball uniform, ready to play. He Graduated from Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School in Bourbonnais, Illinois and is...

Mary Jo Ritzenthaler

Mary Jo Ritzenthaler

Jan 5, 2014

Mary Jo Ritzenthaler, age 62, of Hilliard, left this world peacefully on January 5, 2014. Mary Jo was diagnosed 11 years ago with multiple myeloma, lymphoma and fought a hard and long fight. She was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer. Mary Jo spent her life helping others and putting others first. She worked for many years at Saint Brendan School...

Gary W. Jenkinson

Gary W. Jenkinson

Jan 4, 2014

Gary W. Jenkinson, age 65, of Hilliard, passed away January 4, 2014. US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. He was self-employed working in construction for 43 years and was an avid deer hunter. Preceded in death by parents Donald and Thelma Jenkinson. Survived by loving wife of 44 years Lesley Geneva, children Karrie (William) Maynard, Nicole (Jeremy) Reynolds and Tia...

Michael Strider

Michael Strider

Jan 3, 2014

Michael H. Strider, age 64, of Grove City, passed away Friday, January 03, 2014. Graduated from Grandview Heights High School Class of 1968. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s Degree. Formerly employed with D.C.S.C. and Timken Roller Bearing. Preceded in death by mother Norma June Avery 2003 and brother Kelly Avery 1988. Survived by...

Sandra Murdock

Sandra Murdock

Jan 1, 2014

Sandra “Soni” Murdock, age 73, of Marysville, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Graduate of Hilliard High School Class of 1958. Member of Hilliard Alumni Association, Marysville Grace Brethren Church and the women’s Bible study group. Preceded in death by loving husband Ed Murdock, parents Earl and Evelyn Froggatt, sister-in-law Wilma Froggatt and nephew Scott Froggatt. Survived by sons Gary...

Howard VanSchoik

Howard VanSchoik

Dec 29, 2013

Howard Russell (Chris) Van Schoik was born on February 9, 1927 in a farmhouse that is still standing on Walker Road in Brown Township. He entered his eternal rest on December 29, 2013. Chris grew up and farmed in Norwich Township for many years. After graduation from Hilliard High School in 1945, he entered the U. S. Army and became...

Jack Adkins

Jack Adkins

Dec 28, 2013

Jack Adkins, age 88, of Hilliard, passed away December 28, 2013. Born and raised in West Virginia. He was a Train Master for C&O Railroad Company for many years. He then moved to Hilliard, OH; where he worked in Real estate and was self-employed. Preceded in death by beloved wife Janet “Ruth” Adkins, parents Roy and Bertie Adkins and brother...