Obituaries Listing
Bobby R. Emery, Sr.
Jan 4, 2024
January 4, 2024, Bobby R. Emery Sr, age 78 of Hilliard, went to be with the Lordjoining his wife Barbara as he passed away peacefully with his son Bob at his side.
After moving from KY to Cincinnati, OH with his older brother Bill, Bobby met thelove of his life Barbara and were married in 1966 just before Bobby shipped...
Billy R. Hope
Jan 2, 2024
Billy R. Hope Jr. (54), of Columbus, OH passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Billy was born in Dublin, Ireland to Billy R. Sr. and Joan (Gannon) Hope. He is survived by his mother, Joan Hope and his sister, Dara Greene along with his nephew, Maxwell Greene. Billy was preceded in death by his father, Billy R. Hope Sr.
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Rella Mae "Pooney" Sparks
Jan 1, 2024
Rella Mae “Pooney” Sparks, age 83, formerly of Hilliard and Plain City, Ohio, met her Savior peacefully with her family by her side. Born in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Elzie and Lula Poe, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Ruben Sparks who passed in 2019 and her son Clifford Sparks who...
Gerald Deckard
Dec 28, 2023
Jerry Deckard, 83 years of age, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December28th, 2023 at Norwich Springs.
Jerry was born November 8th, 1940 in Madison, WV to Margarett and Norman Deckard.Upon graduation from Central High School he entered the United States Army where he workedas an instructor on guided missiles. Jerry married Darlene Jo on April 8th,...
Carol N. Green
Dec 28, 2023
Carol N. Green, age 94, formerly of Toledo, passed away December28, 2023. Member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Retired fromKiemle-Hankins Electrical Supply, Perrysburg, OH. Carol graduatedfrom the University of Toledo with 2 Bachelor degrees. She enjoyedpainting portraits & landscapes, making porcelain dolls and other artprojects. She was an avid reader.
Preceded in death by parents Jack and Margaret...
June Smith
Dec 28, 2023
June Smith, age 96, of Hilliard, Ohio, met her Savior at Kobacker House on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Born in Jacksonville, Ohio to the late Raphael and Martha Kasler, June was a graduate of Columbus Central High School. June raised her five children on her own and was a wonderful mother. She loved to take walks and enjoyed the...
Edwin F. Sese
Dec 26, 2023
In Loving Memory Sese, Edwin Ferdinand (1967-2023)
We grieve, much too soon, the passing of our beloved (and favorite), Edwin F. Sese (56), husband, dad, brother, kuya, tito, “Papa Ed” of Hilliard, Ohio (Jersey City, represent!) on December 26, 2023.
Edwin joins his father, Eugenio, mother, Remedios, and sister, Eileen in eternal life from where he lovingly watches over...
Joseph Layne
Dec 23, 2023
Beloved son, brother and uncle, Joseph Layne, age 79, born October 24, 1944 passed away on Saturday December 23 surrounded by family. Joe was loved dearly by his family and friends. He worked as a coal miner and a skilled construction worker in both Kentucky and Ohio. He resided in Hilliard, OH and most recently at Riverview Health Center. Joe was preceded in...
Joseph F Wathen
Dec 22, 2023
Joseph F. Wathen passed away on December 22, 2023, at 97 years old. Joe was born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1926. At age seven, in the midst of the Great Depression, Joe’s family moved to a family farm in Hardin County, near Elizabethtown, KY. The farmhouse had no running water, electricity, or furnace, much like the nearby one-room schoolhouse that...
Shirley Ann Meyers
Dec 22, 2023
Shirley Ann (Oder) Meyers died Friday December 22, 2023. Born May 24, 1935 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Almeda (Wonnacott) Oder. It’s not widely known that Shirley was a high school cheerleader for the Columbian Tornadoes in Tiffin. Supporting and encouraging others was a cornerstone of her life. Foremost among the beneficiaries are her children and their...
Virginia Lea Wiley
Dec 21, 2023
Jenny Lea Wiley, age 81, passed away surrounded by family on December 21, 2023. She was born on August 22, 1942, in Clifton Forge, Virginia to the late Vivian and Frances Davis.
Jenny was a proud Girl Scout, a skilled Divemaster and an avid sailor. She sailed from Florida to the Bahamas, the Bahamas to Cuba, from Cuba to...
Michael Keller
Dec 20, 2023
Michael Rex Keller, 74, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on December 20, 2023. Born on December 11, 1949, in Ironton, Ohio, Mike was a devoted and adoring husband, a kind and supportive brother, a fun-loving uncle, and a friend to everyone he met. Guided by faith, honesty, and strong values, he touched the lives of many.
Mike had a...
William Carl, Jr.
Dec 18, 2023
William F. Carl Jr., age 83, of London, passed away December 18, 2023. William was a firefighter paramedic for Norwich Township and Columbus. He lived with his wife Karen (Kay) and raised their four children in Hilliard. He was a paramedic for Columbus Fire at its ALS beginning and also worked on Heart Mobile for C.F.D. Bill was a member...
Julia McKee
Dec 14, 2023
Julia McKee (92) passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2023. She was born on January 26, 1931, in Columbus, OH to Frank and Thelma (Bentz) Bragg. Julia spent some of her childhood in Ironton, OH, but spent most of her young life growing up in Columbus while living with her grandparents. In 1949, she married John L. McKee, her...
James Alan White
Dec 12, 2023
James Alan White “Jim” (70), passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Jim was born in Columbus, OH on February 6, 1953 to John G. and Florence (Fulaytor) White. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Melissa (Evans) White; his daughter, Sheila (Michael) Buckley and his son, Rob (Kim) White; his grandchildren, Grace, Emily and William Buckley;...
Anderson Ward Allen
Dec 11, 2023
Anderson Ward Allen – Born Nov. 25, 1984, passed away Dec. 11, 2023
Andy had a wild and wonderful life of extraordinary highs and extraordinary lows. His sister Hannah noted that he had more excitement in his little finger than most people have in their whole body.
Growing up, Andy established his ground early on – always striving to be the best, pushing...
Lois Weaver
Dec 10, 2023
Lois Eileen Weaver of Columbus, OH was born December 29, 1932, in Meigs County OH to the late Wesley and Winnie Amos Bolen. Surviving is her husband Keith Weaver, Daughter Karen Dee (Jeff) Abshire, Son Carl Weaver, Granddaughter Caley (Jeremy) Milligan, Grandson Aron Abshire, Grandson Trent Weaver, Granddaughter Stephanie Bohman, Great grandson Luke Milligan and Kollin Casper, Sister Donna...
Paul Boltz
Dec 8, 2023
Paul Dallas Boltz, age 72, of Hilliard, Ohio passed away unexpectantly on Friday, December 8 at his home. Paul was born April 10, 1951 to his late parents, Lester and Mary Zolman Boltz in Columbus. His brother David proceeded him in death in 2007. Paul is survived by Wanda, his wife of 21 years; a brother, Daniel Boltz of Florida...
Anna Mae Shinn
Dec 3, 2023
Anna Mae Carlson Shinn, age 97, of Upper Arlington, passed away December 3, 2023.
Anna died just a few hours before turning 98, after a long decline. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Jack Shinn. He was, literally, her dashing Airforce pilot when they first met at a USO dance in her hometown of...
Bob Hays
Dec 3, 2023
Bob (Enos) Hays, age 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Bob was born in Wheelersburg, Ohio to the late Lonnie and Elsie Hays.
Bob was a longtime member of the American Legion, a surveyor for Holderman Construction and the proud owner of Modern Body & Paint Shop.
Bob is preceded in death by his...
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