Obituaries

William Steven Callahan

Jan 16, 2021

William Steven Callahan was born on April 16, 1954. He passed peacefully on January 16, 2021 at 4:45 AM with family by his side, following a long history of medical issues. His brother, Dan Callahan, was by his side through it all—a true Rock. Preceded in death by son, Steven; father, William George Callahan; mother, Helen Howell; and brother,...

Robert "Bob" Smallidge

Jan 13, 2021

Robert 'Bob' Smallidge, age 61, of Newark, Ohio suddenly passed away on January 13, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 3, 1959 in Rochester, NY.

He is survived by his loving children Anthony Smallidge, Michael Lonthair, Nicole Lonthair (Ray), Robert Lonthair (Christina), Christina Lonthair (Rob), Marcia Nelson (Chad); 24 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. ...

Omedia "Holly" Mae Howell

Jan 5, 2021

Omedia Mae Howell, affectionately known as “Holly” or “Mimi,” 91, of Franklin Furnace, passed away at State of the Heart Hospice in Greenville, OH, on January 5, 2021. She was born February 21, 1929, to the late James and Lucy Bailey. She was an entrepreneur and opened her first beauty salon in 1947, and continued to work in the...

Beverly Ann McCullom

Jan 4, 2021

Beverly Ann McCullom was born on August 10, 1959 to Genevia and Joe McCullom in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was the seventh of fifteen siblings. Beverly graduated from Harrison Central High School where she excelled in basketball. She then lived in Texas, Oregon, and North Carolina before settling in Columbus, Ohio in 1988. She was blessed with five children and...

Willa L Napier

Dec 28, 2020

Willa L. Napier, age 50, of Milford Center Ohio was born on October 19, 1970. She had battled with her respiratory health for the past five years was hospitalized for the past year.  She suffered cardiac arrest while in the hospital on October 28, 2020 and she succumbed to the resulting complications on December 18, 2020, at 9:27 PM. ...

Alisa Kay McKinley

Dec 26, 2020

Alisa "Lisa" McKinley, born June 24, 1960, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2020. Lisa was tenderhearted and never knew a stranger. She adored the company of pets and loved both cats and dogs. Food was a great passion of hers and she was always eager to try new variations on her favorites. She also loved TV: from classic...

Danny W Mounts

Dec 25, 2020

Danny Warren Mounts, 67, of Galloway, went home to our Lord, December 25, 2020, from Kobacker House, Columbus. Danny was born on November 20, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio. An avid Buckeyes, Browns and Reds fan, Danny with his twinkly blue eyes and bright smile, his laughter, and the music he loved will live on in our hearts forever. Graduate...

MackAnthony Smith

Dec 24, 2020

MackAnthony Smith went to sleep peacefully at the age of 58 on December 24, 2020.

He was born October 17, 1962 in Brooklyn New York. He attended Columbus public schools, received his GED, and a degree in culinary arts.

Mack is preceded in death by Crystal Smith (wife), Mack Anthony White...

James W Estep Sr.

Dec 18, 2020

James W. Estep Sr., 80, passed away on December 18, 2020 in Baltimore, Ohio.

James was born on February 29, 1940 in Red Bush, Kentucky to the late C.W. and Lexie (Phillips) Estep.

James retried from the Pickerington School District after 35 years.

He is survived by his wife Lois Estep; Daughter Kristal...

Ronald Lee Kennedy

Dec 17, 2020

Ronald Kennedy of Columbus passed on 12/17/2020 at Mount Carmel East Hospital.

Ronald was born on August 12, 1946. He is survived by his wife Delnora Kennedy and 2 sons Andy Pennell and Greg Pennell.

Arrangements are private per family's request.

Ann Calabria

Dec 17, 2020

Ann L. Calabria,  78, passed away on Thursday December 17, 2020 in Pataskala, Ohio.

Ann was born June 18, 1942 in Inez, Kentucky to the late Henry and Nanny McGuire.

Ann is survived by her daughters Paula L. Muncy and Sandra J. Fisher-Valentine(Vinnie); Grandchildren Allie Acosta-Krafft (Patrick), Jessica Muncy, Harvey Muncy, Marty Muncy, Natalie Stepp,...

Christine R. Jinks

Dec 14, 2020

Christine R. Jinks, age 52, passed away tragically at home with loving family surrounding her on December 14, 2020. Christine was born on March 26, 1968 to James and Mary (Clanin) King at Columbus, OH. She graduated from high school and pursued further education in college. Christine worked as an Outreach Advisor in the ministry of nursing. She was...

David Ward

Dec 14, 2020

David (Pony) Ward age 70, passed away on December 14, 2020 in Hilliard, Ohio. David was born on September 5, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio.

Proceeded in death by parents Virginia, and Marvin, sister Diane, wife Marilyn and  significant other Karen.

Survived by daughter Carrie (Sam)Taylor; Siblings Sandy, Rick (Kim), Marcie (Brad),...

Patricia Jane (Mason) Landers

Dec 12, 2020

Patricia Jane Landers (Mason) was born on February 27, 1949 In Columbus Ohio to Gene and Marie Baise and was adopted by Pearl and Elizabeth Mason. She joins her husband Larry and Son Larry Landers II, her parents Pearl Mason and Elizabeth (Romine) Mason, her brother Raymond Baise and many aunts and uncles in Heaven. She leaves behind her...

William Lee Harper

Dec 12, 2020

William Lee Harper, 52, of Chillicothe, Oh passed away unexpectedly Saturday December 12, 2020

William was born December 2, 1968 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Ronald and Willa (Detty) Harper

He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife, Sheila, Children; William Harper Jr., Heath Martin, Richard Washburn, Tonya Woodard, and Naomi Harper, Grandchildren, Cory Holycross,...

Geraldine Burke Koldys Bowen

Dec 11, 2020

Born in the Irish Channel in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Edward Burke and Phyllis Bellman on July 16, 1934, Geraldine Burke Koldys Bowen (Geri) went on to lead a remarkable life, growing up at the Sacred Heart Orphanage on Esplanade Avenue, marrying at age 19, raising four children, and brightening the spirits of everyone she met. She...

Ashanti Sherrod

Dec 10, 2020

Ashanti Juan Sherrod II, 19, passed away unexpectedly December 10, 2020. Ashanti was born July 27, 2001 and had a beautiful personality and a very opinionated mind, but most of all He Loved his family and his country.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother; Crystal Robinson, Step-Mother; Danielle Louvierre, Father; Kevin Louvierre, Sisters; Logan...

Isaac McGee

Nov 30, 2020

The late Isaac B. McGee was born on December 5, 1979, on to the union of Mr. Collins J. McGee and Julia G. McGee, in Monrovia, Liberia. His early school years were in Liberia and Guinea respectively. Then he when back to Liberia, where he finished his high school education, at the G.W. Gibson high school in Monrovia.

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Ralph "R.C" Payne

Nov 29, 2020

Ralph Payne, 37 of Chillicothe Ohio, Passed away on November 29th, 2020 after a long hard fight from a car accident.

Ralph was born on July 10th, 1983 to Clarence and Linda Payne in Columbus Ohio.

Ralph is survived by his Brother Clarence Payne J.R (Kathy), Sister Mary Payne (Karl), Sister Tammy Huff (Terrance) and...

Donna Onita (Gullion) Burchard

Nov 27, 2020

Donna Onita Burchard, 78, passed away on November 27, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio.

Donna was born on January 19, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Everette and Edna Mae [Cox] Gullion

She is survived by her Step son Ronald Riebel; Step Daughters Joyce Vest and Debra Wigel; Brother Phillip “Tony”...