Obituaries

Jul 2, 2021

Virginia Hall

1941-2021

On July 2, 2021, our mother, Virginia Hall passed away into God’s graces after a brief illness. A warrior throughout life, she was 80 years old. Virginia loved music, old movies, and her family. She is survived by her sons Dwayne Hall and Marcus Hall, both of Columbus, Ohio; Sisters Lavonia (Raymond)...

Jun 29, 2021

Frederick “Pops” William Nichols, age 86, passed away at home on June 29, 2021. Pops was born on April 19, 1935 to the late John and Anna (Guest) Nichols in Bay City, Michigan. He was a high school graduate in Columbus, Ohio before joining the US military. Within the military, Pops joined the Air Force from 1955 to 1975....

Jun 25, 2021

James Orville Copley (Cope) born in Wayne County, West Virginia. Resided in Ashville, Ohio. James was born February 13, 1938 and passed June 25, 2021 James is survived by his loving wife Irene, daughter Rhoda Scase, sister; Ellen (Ernie) Mack, brother; Chester Warden, grandchildren; Brittany (Mike) Cobb, Troy Bowen, step-daughter Debbie Phillips, many more grandchildren and multiple great-grandchildren, Special...

Jun 18, 2021

Dorsine Ragland Ellis was born on June 3, 1923 to the Late Charles and Cellia Ragland in Jackson, Ohio. On June 18, 2021 Dorsine was called home to her Lord and Savior. Ms. Dorsine is survived by her Sons; Wayne Napper (Terry), Alonzo "Rick" Ellis (Elizabeth), Charles Ellis (Rosie), a daughter; Jo Ann Reid, Grandchildren; Gabe Johnson (Hannah), Alexandra...

Jun 13, 2021

Hilda Jarvis, 58, passed away Sunday June 13, 2021 at OSU. She loved dogs, family, gambling, and her children. In that order. But seriously, she cared about everyone. No one left hungry at her house. She made miracles happen even when we did not have enough. Her door was always open. She loved spending time with her family and...

Jun 9, 2021

Michael Scott Engle was born in Yoder, Kansas on September 23, 1956. He passed away on June 9, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by Mike .j. Engle ( Hutchinson kansas) father, Christine ( Spaulding) adkins (crum wva) mother, Larry j leffel ( brother), Laura l. Perry(sister).

He is survived by Scott...

Jun 6, 2021

Liza Marie Parthemore, age 41, of Columbus Ohio passed away on June 6, 2021. Marie was born in Columbus Ohio on May 4, 1980, to Donny Lee and Liza Dorene (James) Dotson, Sr. Marie was raised by mom and dad Herman and Alice Dotson. Marie graduated from high school in Phelps Kentucky, with her final job being a loving...

Jun 4, 2021

Yvonne Goodrum came into this life on October 28, 1954, in Danville, Virginia, to Henry and Gracie Davis, who departed this life. After, she came to be with Harvey and Maggie McNeil. In their travels, they moved to Columbus, Ohio. Yvonne had Tamela McNeil. She met Charlie Goodrum. They married and had three children: Tamika, Tawanna, and Dwan.

Jun 2, 2021

Alma M. Gilbert, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long illness on June 2, 2021 At Columbus Colony Elderly Care in Westerville, OH.  She is preceded in death by her Husband, Howard H. Gilbert, Sr and her son, Howard H. Gilbert, Jr. and survived by her daughter Bonnie L. Lewis and daughter-in-law, Jane Knox.  She will...

May 20, 2021

Kim (Kilbarger) Young, age 46 of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away suddenly at home Thursday, May 20th. She was a 1994 graduate of Lancaster High School. Kim is survived by her husband Shawn J.Young, two children Destinee M. Young and Trent M. Kilbarger, mother Scherry Woods (Mike) and father John Kilbarger, brother Donald Kilbarger (Johnna), aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews....

May 11, 2021

Chasity Luve Musselman, 38, passed unexpectedly on May 11, 2021. She was born May 19, 1982 in Mountain View California

She leaves to Cherish her memory, her fiance; Shawn Igel, her daughter; Alexis Harris, a son; Charles Ray Harris III, her mother; Marty Watkins, her Dad; Gilbert Herald (Robin), 3 brothers; Daniel Musselman, Josh Musselman, Andrew Herald,...

May 8, 2021

Rachel E. Foster, age 61, passed away too early on May 8, 2021. Rachel was born to the late Robert and Rexavilla (Norris) Harvey on February 23, 1960 in Columbus, OH. She loved life, and she loved family.

Rachel is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Rexavilla.

Those missing her now are her...

May 7, 2021

Shawn Anthony-Glenn Fannin, 26, passed unexpectedly on Friday May 7th.

Shawn is survived by his mother, Ruth Leann Garrettson, his Step-Dad Bill Vanover, a brother Dalton Ray Fannin and a Sister, Chelsea Nicole Fannin, four nieces and nephews; Liam Fannin, Jovanni Fannin, Lilly Hanes, Avaya Hanes and grandparents, Alan and Paulenea Igel and Sheila Mayes Messer

May 4, 2021

Paul A. Faught, age 54, lost his battle to cancer on May 4, 2021 at home surrounded by loving family. Paul was born in Columbus, OH on June 15, 1966 to the late Robert and Margaret (Faught) Holcomb. Paul was known for his love of family and friends, all of whom will miss him dearly.

He was...

May 2, 2021

Katheryn (Murray) Ooten, 74, of Williamson WV went home to be with the lord on Sunday May 2nd 2021 after a battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her mother Julia Murray and father Columbus Murray as well as her sister Alice Durma. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Johnny Ray Ooten; sons Terry...

May 1, 2021

Vivian F Burke age 71 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Grant Medical Center on May 1, 2021. She is proceeded in death by Margaret Newlon (mother), Bernard Newlon (father), Sister Barbara Shrock, Brothers Charles D Shipley and Terry Newlon. She was survived by her Fiancé Joe Lucas, two daughters Amy (Jay) Hall , Margaret (Jack) Bush ,...

Apr 12, 2021

Louise Violet Johnson was born to Jordan Lewis Jackson and Madeline Alice Jackson on December 18, 1932, in Columbus, Ohio.  She died peacefully at home in her sleep on Monday, April 12, 2021.

Louise was raised and educated in Columbus, Ohio.  Louise graduated from Columbus East High School in 1951.  She worked for the United States Post...

Apr 8, 2021

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Hooks, 69, passed away April 8, 2021 due to complications from multiple sclerosis and post-COVID infection. Her sense of humor, courageousness, kindness, and graciousness will be deeply missed. Despite her physical limitations, she savored and appreciated life and served a long career as a teacher.

Peggy was born March 25, 1952 to Bob and...

Apr 6, 2021

Frank E. Thompson age 76 of Whitehall, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Mount Carmel East Hospital on April 6, 2021. Frank fought a long hard battle with Kidney failure and had been doing dialysis for many years. He is proceeded in death by his wife Beverly Thompson, Betty Thompson (mother), Edward Thompson (father), two sisters Betty Leonard and Carol...

Mar 31, 2021

Bryon Joseph Coffey age 70, died March 31, 2021. He is survived by his daughter Margaret, grandsons Harvey and Arlo, and former wife Katelin, sister Frances, brother Paul, sister-in-law Lee Ellen, nieces Lauren, Carrie, Shannon, and Eileen, and nephew Brent. Bryon was preceded in death by his father John, his mother Lulu, brothers Thomas and John, and sister Christina....