Obituaries Listing

James Brophy

James Brophy

Aug 13, 2012

James Allen Brophy, age 29, of Hilliard, passed away August 13, 2012. Loving father, son, brother and friend. Graduate of Hilliard Davidson High School Class of 2000. Survived by daughters Madalyn and Nikita Brophy, mother Paula Brophy, father Richard Brophy, brother John Brophy, sisters Kimberly Leach and Krystal (Bill) Hanley, grandfather William Brophy, niece Paige Hanley, nephews Liam Hanley and...

Douglas Peabody

Douglas Peabody

Aug 12, 2012

Douglas Peabody, age 53, of Columbus, passed away August 12, 2012. Graduate from Culver Military Academy in 1977 and attended the Ohio State University, studying Landscape Architecture. He started Peabody Landscape Construction with his brother in 1980 and was President of Central Ohio Top Soil and Mulch from 1995-2005. He was also involved in entrepreneurial business opportunities in glass manufacturing...

Jack Carothers

Jack Carothers

Aug 8, 2012

Jack Carothers, age 60, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2012 after an 18 month battle with cancer. Jack passed doing what he loved, at his lake home in Minnesota with his grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Jack B. and Betty Carothers. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Debi; sons, Bryan (Kristy), Brett (Chris), Brandon...

David Phillips, III

David Phillips, III

Aug 8, 2012

David Phillips III, age 15, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2012. He was a student at Hilliard Bradley High School where he loved being a member of the marching band. He loved classic cars and playing video games. He also had an interest in aviation. First and foremost, he loved his family. He was a great son, brother,...

Gerald Johnson

Gerald Johnson

Aug 1, 2012

Gerald James (Jim) Johnson of Hilliard, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Jim was born to Harrison and Doris Irene Johnson on September 20, 1935. He has been proceeded in death by parents and sisters Dorothy McDonald and Ruth Pettit, brother Donald Johnson. Survived by wife of 58 years Welma, sons Michael (Margy),...

Craig Storch

Craig Storch

Jul 29, 2012

Craig Storch, age 57, of Hilliard, passed away July 29, 2012. Family will receive friends Monday 4-8 pm at St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, 4475 Dublin Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026; where Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am Tuesday. A prayer service and a celebration of Craig’s life will be held 8 pm Monday. In lieu of...

Clara Clark

Clara Clark

Jul 24, 2012

Clara Gales Clark, born May 8, 1929, passed away July 24, 2012. Retired from Ohio Bell with over 30 years of service. Active with Golden Agers at Second Community Church. Preceded in death by parents Douglas and Marie Gales, sisters Dora Jean and Becky Gales, brothers John, Franklin and Robert Gales. Survived by husband James Clark, sons Donald (Debbie) Clark,...

Catherine Boyer

Catherine Boyer

Jul 24, 2012

Catherine (Kate) Boyer, born November 21, 1930, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Preceded in death by loving husband George of 58 years, parents Elizabeth and Delbert Davis, brother Bud and sisters Vivian and Ginny. Survived by sons Delbert “Butch” (Diana) Boyer of Columbus, OH, Tom (Linda) Boyer of Columbus, OH, Steve (Cassie) Boyer of Hilliard, OH, Randy Boyer of...

John Vulgamore, Jr.

John Vulgamore, Jr.

Jul 24, 2012

John W. Vulgamore, Jr. age 41 of Williamsport, died Tuesday evening, July 24, 2012 in Berger Hospital (ER) as the result of an auto accident. He was born Nov. 24, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio. John was employed at Walmart Distribution in Grove City; participated in numerous Demolition Derbies; Round Track Racing with his #13 car. He was preceded in death...

Austin Ratliff

Austin Ratliff

Jul 23, 2012

Austin D. Ratliff, age 15, of Galloway, passed away July 23, 2012. Attended Hilliard City Schools and would have started Hilliard Bradley in the fall. He loved trucks and motorcycles. He enjoyed golf, country music and playing his x-box. He especially loved his family, including his dog Diesel. Preceded in death by grandfather Robert Ratliff. Survived by parents Trish and...

Elissa Hatfield

Elissa Hatfield

Jul 22, 2012

Elissa Nichole Hatfield, age 19, of Hilliard, passed away July 22, 2012. Attended Hilliard Bradley High School and Northwest Bible Church. Preceded in death by grandfathers Hobert Hatfield and Jack McNamee. Survived by mother Lisa (Michael) Lewis, father Tim (Christine) Hatfield, daughter Layla Bug, love of her life and father of her child, Troy Seagraves, brother Timmy (Christina) Hatfield, sisters...

Bonnie Fitch

Bonnie Fitch

Jul 18, 2012

Bonnie R. Stafford Fitch, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond (Bud) and Thelma Meyers Stafford. She leaves behind her husband and companion of 43 years, James R. Fitch, her two children Christina (Russell) Crosby and James R. Fitch, Jr., her two grandchildren Lia and...

Gary Spare

Gary Spare

Jul 18, 2012

Gary Spare, age 71, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012. He was an avid Penn State football fan who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, listening to Johnny Cash music and watching western films. Preceded in death by parents Earl and Hazel and sister Joyce Spare. Survived by loving wife Patricia, daughter Kimberly (Todd) Gajda and their children...

Norma E. Grener

Norma E. Grener

Jul 17, 2012

Norma E. Grener, age 99, of Dublin, passed away July 17, 2012. She was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church Dublin, graduate of Hilliard High School and The Ohio State University, where she received a BS and MA in Education. She retired from the Columbus public schools in 1974; where she served as a teacher and principal for...

Jerry Wholaver, Sr.

Jerry Wholaver, Sr.

Jul 17, 2012

Jerry Wholaver Sr., age 78, of Columbus, passed away July 17, 2012. Veteran of the US Army; where he served in the Korean conflict. Member of VFW Honor Guard #3424 and a very passionate Buckeye fan. Preceded in death by first wife of 44 years Betty Wholaver, brothers Bill, Ralph and Bob, sisters Betty, June, Katherine and May, parents Ralph...

Robert Wilkes

Robert Wilkes

Jul 15, 2012

Robert E. Wilkes, age 79, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. In his retirement, as an avid RV’er, Bob wintered in Seminole, Florida and summered in Hilliard, Ohio. Bob was born October 29, 1932 to John and Merle Harris Wilkes of Columbus. He served our country in the Navy during the Korean War from...

Danny Fitzpatrick

Danny Fitzpatrick

Jul 13, 2012

Danny Fitzpatrick, age 57, of Hilliard, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012. He was born and raised in Louisa, KY. He retired from Pacer International in Dublin and was active with the Hilliard Baseball Association where he coached his sons for many years. He was very active in all aspects of his sons’ lives. He and the family spent much...

Wanda Sturgeon

Wanda Sturgeon

Jul 13, 2012

Wanda Sturgeon, age 84, of Hilliard, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012. Member of Hilliard Church of Christ, Moose Lodge Chapter 1076, and American Legion Aux 614. She retired from Ranco after 32 ½ years. Preceded in death by parents, John and Roxie Stock; husband, Bill; son, John Russell; daughter, Linda; brothers, Earnest, James, Robert, and Richard Stock; sisters, Virginia...

Donald Beaudry

Donald Beaudry

Jul 11, 2012

Donald Beaudry, age 77, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Riverside Hospital. Served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired as a Computer Programmer at DCSC. Survived by loving wife of 36 years, Jewell Beaudry, children Donald (Raforia) Beaudry, Cathy (Robert) Hartman, Danny Beaudry, Tyra (Thomas) Brown, George (Lori) Robbins, Les (Debbie) Robbins,...

Thelma Vance

Thelma Vance

Jul 10, 2012

Thelma Vance, age 101, of Dublin, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012. She was of Christian faith. Preceded in death by parents Joshua “Dot” and Mabel (Howey) Castle, husband Andrew Jackson Vance 1971, daughter Mabel (Vance) Edler, 3 sisters, 1 brother and 2 grandsons. Survived by children Gordon Ray (Norma Lee) Vance, Wendell (Diana) Vance and Joshua “JM” (Carol)...