Obituaries

Delores Davis

Apr 20, 2016

Delores Y. Davis, was born on June 17, 1960 to Ms. Dorothy Davis McCroroy and the late Miles Davis, and departed this life on Monday April 20th at the age of 54. She attended Eastmoor High School as well as Columbus State Community College where she earned her degree in business Administration. She was an employee of JP Morgan...

David Alan Lipp

Apr 19, 2016

David A. Lipp, 72, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2016. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University and a devoted member of the OSU Marching Band and Alumni Band. David was a professor at Southern Illinois University and East Tennessee State University before going on to co-found Market Horizons, a consulting firm in...

Jane A Manson

Apr 17, 2016

JANE A MANSON, 69, of Circleville, departed this life on April 17, 2016. She was born February 11, 1947 in Bellingham, Washington, and was preceded in death by her parents Jim and Myrtle, brother Jimmy, and daughter Tiffany.

She leaves behind children Dawn, Bill (Cindy), and Dan (Brenda), sisters Vivian (Curt) and Joanie, grandchildren Mallory,...

Abbie Sue Morris

Apr 16, 2016

Abbie Sue Morris, 90, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016

Abbie was born Saturday, September 26, 1925 in Gilliam, WV to the late James and Sally Pannell. She was one of 13 siblings that knew the value of family and hard work.

She is survived by one son; Howard L Morris, Jr. (LaVerne P);...

James Arthur Collins

Apr 16, 2016

James A. Collins, age 58 passed away April 16th, was born October 18th, 1958 in Columbus OH. He was raised in Urbancrest and attended Grove City High School. James was preceded in death by his parents Willie Joe and Nellie Mae Collins and sisters, Denise A. Collins and Delores Morris. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving children,...

William Glenn Hunter

Apr 16, 2016

WILLIAM GLENN HUNTER, 82, passed away suddenly, Thursday April 16. He was born October 29, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Jesse Hunter and Minnie Mae Shelton <P> He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Hunter, Children, David, Daryl, Juan, Glenn Courtney, William, Glynda, Marcellus Kibby Marchele, Annetta Kibby a special Grandson, Marcellus Kibby II, and numerous...

Aaron Michael Smothers

Apr 14, 2016

Aaron Michael Smothers, 34, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016

Aaron was born Thursday, September 17, 1981 in Columbus, OH

He is survived by his mother Lori Smothers, step-dad Rick, sister Anne Marie Hill, and good friend Darryl L. McGinnis

He is Preceded in death by his father Harry Smothers

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Robert Ray Swords

Apr 14, 2016

ROBERT RAY SWORDS, 74, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday April 14

He was born April 10, 1936 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Oscar & Louise Shaw Swords Robert was a veteran of the U.S. ARMY and a member of the Softball Hall of Fame.

She is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Sue...

Sandra Lee Poling

Apr 14, 2016

Sandra Lee Poling, 65, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016

Sandra was born February 11, 1951 in Columbus, OH to Edgar Lewis King and Catherine Marie King

She is survived by two children; Wayne Saunders (Carrie Scott), Kerryl Sammons, numerous grandchildren, two brothers; Butch King, Greg King, and one sister; Sheila Watson.

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Brenda Jayne "Birdie" Odom

Apr 13, 2016

Brenda Jayne Odom, 54, passed away April 13, 2016. Brenda was born March 5, 1962 in Wabash County, IL to the late Melvin Wayne and Rosalie F Odom.

Survived by her boyfriend Dean Lewis and sisters Cindy (Kelly) Coss, Teresa (Terry Worthington) Tucker, Laura (Jeremy) Whitmore.

Proceeded in death by her parents Wayne...

Harry E. Felty

Apr 13, 2016

Harry Elbert Felty Jr., 69, passed away April 13, 2016 in Columbus, OH. He was born to the late Lois and Harry Felty Sr. November 6, 1946. Harry will be missed dearly by friends and family.

Emma Elizabeth Richard

Apr 13, 2016

Emma Elizabeth Richard, 71, passed away on Friday, April 13 at home in Athens, Ohio. Emma was born July 25, 1940 in Bathurst, NB, Canada. She is the daughter of the late Lillian Landry and Joseph Landry birth father was Guy William Chamberlain She is survived by a younger brother, Douglas Chamberlain, and his wife Arlene of Scottsmoor, Florida,...

Dale Taylor

Apr 12, 2016

Dale Taylor born February 28th 1949, in Laurinburg North Carolina departed this Earth on April 12th 2016. Preceded in death by her Father, Husband, Son, Sister & two Nephews. Dale was a generous and compassionate woman with a heart like no other. She spent over 10 years in the medical field starting as a laundry attendant at Doctors North...

Rosemary Gress

Apr 8, 2016

ROSEMARY GRESS, 72, passed away on Thursday April 8th at home

She was born January 17, 1938 in Florence, MA to the late William E. and Ester March Clark

She is survived by a daughter, Heidi Gress Charles Keast, a son; Steven Gress, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, 2 brothers; Richard Clark Jeanette, and...

Michael Shawn Hook

Apr 8, 2016

MICHAEL SHAWN HOOK, 34, passed away suddenly at home April 8th. Proceeded in death by Grandparents, Oscar and Bertha Blankenship, Barney and Helen Hook, Father, Franklin Leroy Hook, Stepfather, Clyde Earl Collins, cousin, Angela Malone. <P> He is survived by his loving mother, Linda Collins, Brothers, Brian & Gary Hook Dandy, Close family friend, Tom Hunt, and many close...

Kathy Jo "Kat" Adams

Apr 8, 2016

Kathy "Kat" Jo (Ervin) Adams, 56, of Edgefield, SC, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 8, 2016. She was born on August 18, 1959 in Huntington, WV to her late parents Edwin and Anna May Ervin. Kathy was a loving, generous woman who lived for her family; including her numerous friends. She is survived by her husband, Pat Rowe...

Anthony Gary Thorla

Apr 8, 2016

Anthony G. (Mullins) Thorla, 34, passed unexpectedly at his residence Friday night, April 8, 2016, Columbus, OH

Formerly of Grove City, Anthony attended G.C.H.S.

Anthony was born Sunday, July 19, 1981 in Columbus, OH to Gary Thorla and Annette Justus

He is survived by loving momma; Annette M. (Mullins) Justus, siblings; Paul H....

Hayden Tyler Hardyman

Apr 6, 2016

HAYDEN TYLER HARDYMAN Lehman, 2, passed Friday April 6. Hayden was born August 12, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio to Jarod Hardyman and Jessica Lehman

He is survived by his two brothers, Ashton Hardyman and Jordan Weldy, his stepdad, Scott Weldy, Grandparents; Richard and Peggy Lehman, Teresa Hardyman.

A service will be held 8 PM Thursday...

Brenda Deloris "Cookie" Hunter

Apr 5, 2016

Brenda D. Hunter AKA Cookie, 64, passed away on April 5, 2016 of natural causes.

Cookie was born on June 6, 1952; she is survived by her Children Antwonne, LaShonne, and Waukeesha Hunter; Brother Dartangnan Yates and a host of other family.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Daniel Ramon Barnes

Apr 3, 2016

Dr. Daniel R. Barnes, Professor of English and Folklore at The Ohio State University, died April 3, 2016

Born May 16, 1940, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, musician, teacher, and friend. He will never be forgotten.

If you would like to donate in Dan's memory to the Folklore Center Support Fund, please...