Obituaries

Feb 19, 2024

Linda Lou Dotson, 83, of Baltimore Ohio, born on September 7, 1940, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Linda is survived by her son, Lloyd Dotson(Angel Masterson); granddaughters, Kristen Kuhn(Mark Kuhn),Madison Dotson, Alyssa Bush; grandchildren, Ellysyn Kuhn, Iylah Kuhn, and Malakhi Bowshier; sister, Virginia Paskens; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 19, 2024

On February 19th, 2024 Lonnie Ray Lester took his final trip to walk through those gates in heaven. Waiting on him at those gates was his parents, Father William Norman Lester Jr. Mother Mary Lou Hartley. His love of his life Debbie Lester, and his daughter Katrina Lester. 

Visitations will be held February 26th, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. for close family...

Feb 18, 2024

Christopher “Jay” Pinson, 47, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on February 18th, 2024. He was born in Columbus, Ohio. He was an avid Florida State and San Francisco 49ers fan. He enjoyed checking out the new restaurants in Columbus and spending time with his family. 

He is preceded in death by parents Jimmy and Delores Pinson, brother Eric Pinson.  He leaves...

Feb 15, 2024

Lopez Duane Young Sr born April 7th, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pa to his mother Mattie Young and father Pink Stokes; brother Quinton, Edward; Sister, Deborah whom all has entered into eternal rest. Lopez grew up in church. He was a Deacon at a young age. He graduated at South High School in St Louis Missouri. He was a steel worker in...

Feb 15, 2024

Cathy Ann Jones. 54 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 15th, 2024, after a two-year battle with lung cancer. Cathy was born in Columbus, Ohio to Connie Hall on April 30th , 1969. She loved spending time with her family, reading, going to the casino, and shopping—finding the best coupons and deals. She was a devoted mother, grandmother,...

Feb 11, 2024

Jennifer Tackett (Mullin), age 49, of Columbus passed away at her home on February 11th, 2024. She is survived by her children, Orion Mullin, Theresa Neese, Shannon Tackett Jr., Daniel Tackett, Alyssa Tackett and Jesa Neese. Her fiancé, Darrell Neese. Her father, Thomas Mullin of Boston, MA and by her siblings, Ryan Mullin and Briana McAuliffe (Mullin). She was...

Feb 11, 2024

Brian "Panda" Galve of Columbus, Ohio was born December 29, 1978. He passed away unexpectedly on February 11th 2024 at the age of 45. Brian was the Son of the late Donna Galve and Osais Galve. He is also preceded in death by his sister Candice Galve. He leaves behind his baby sister Samantha Redd and his cousin's Christopher...

Feb 8, 2024

Diana Susan (Hix) Franklin, 61, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at St. Ann’s Hospital. Born on February 14, 1962, Diana resided in Gahanna, Ohio with her beloved husband Christopher Franklin. They enjoyed making memories through special outings and adventures, with a strong and happy love for each other. With her joyful spirit and beautiful smile, Diana was...

Feb 6, 2024

Hollice William Taylor was born Sunday November 29th, 1946, to James and Francita Taylor in Urbancrest, Ohio. He was the 3rd oldest out of all 5 children. He grew up in Urbacrest and attended Grove City High School. He enjoyed fishing and had a love for basketball and football. But most of all he loved spending time with his family...

Feb 3, 2024

Mark P. Holtz, 70, Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully at home (just how he wanted to go) on February 3rd, 2024. He was born September 26, 1953. Mark was preceded in death by his son Michael A. Holtz. He is survived by his wife Deborah (Debbie) and his beloved Daddy’s girl, Abby. His granddaughter Kyliegh Holtz, sister MaryAnne Crabtree,...

Feb 2, 2024

Leonard Eugene Foster, 80, passed away on Friday February 2, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. Leonard was born on Friday October 22, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert & Mildred M. Foster. He is survived by loving wife Glenda Thacker. Full Obituary Pending A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Friday February 9, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral...

Jan 29, 2024

DeAngelo Williams Jr. "Dlow" was born on June 26th, 2000 at OSU Hospital. DeAngelo was all about family. When he walked in his smile lit the room up. DeAngelo loved to play his game, you couldn't get him off of it. He was called to be with the lord Monday January 29th 2024. DeAngelo gained his wings to soon....

Jan 27, 2024

Tessa Lee (Swisher) Chanze, 40, of Galloway, Ohio formerly of Negley, Ohio, and Stoneboro Pa., passed into the arms of our Heavenly Father after a valiant battle with cancer on Saturday, January 27th, 2024. She is the daughter of Rick Swisher of Stoneboro, and Zoe and Fred Tomlinson of Negley. Tessa was a graduate of Beaver Local High School in...

Jan 27, 2024

Jan 26, 2024

Timothy J Smith passed peacefully on January 26 2024. He was a former pastor for the Methodist church and continued spreading God’s word and helping others throughout his entire life. He spent time in the Fairfield county Dept. of Human Service as a intake worker and was also a Pharmacy Tech for Merck Medical. He is survived by his...

Jan 24, 2024

On January 24, 2024, Sheila k. Timmons passed away at the age of 76. Sheila was the biological mother of four children and adopted mother of three. She cared deeply for her family and neighbors. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was. She always ensured that every child who crossed her threshold was safe,...

Jan 21, 2024

Lorenzo B. Williams Jr died on January 21, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on April 24, 1945 in Westerville, Ohio. He attended Westerville City Schools, Harvard and M.I.T. He served in the US Coast Guard for four years. He lived in Massachusetts and worked at M.I.T. as a researcher for 30 years then moved to Columbus, Ohio during...

Jan 18, 2024

Robert “Butch” Edward Harshaw, Sr, 72, was a veteran of The U.S Marines Corp. He spent many years employed as a school bus driver, a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, and a Supervisor at the Ohio State University. Robert was well known by his family and friends for his stylish dress attire and outgoing personality. He...

Jan 18, 2024

Marjorie Ann Call Dakel, 93, died peacefully January 17, 2024, at home. Beloved daughter of Dudley and Mary Call, formerly of old Linden in Columbus, Ohio. Marjorie married Bill Dakel, her high school sweetheart, in 1950. Bill passed away in 2016, after 66 years of marriage. Margie was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School and attended Otterbein University. She...

Jan 15, 2024

On January 15, 2024, we bid farewell to John "Doc" Howard Mason after a long illness. John was cherished by his family, friends, and members of the central Ohio community and touched the lives of those around him with his diverse passions and adventures. John was born in Wheeling, W.Va. on July 13, 1946. John was preceded in death...