Obituaries Listing

Micah   Norris

Micah Norris

Apr 16, 2018

Micah Danielle Norris, age 28, of Hilliard, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018. Attended Hilliard Darby High School. Preceded in death by grandparents Ted and Linda Evec, great grandfather James Fitzpatrick. Survived by mother Erin Evec, father Joe Norris, son B.J. Decker, brother A.J. Ferrara, numerous loving uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Family will receive friends Saturday from 2-4 pm...

Carolyn   King

Carolyn King

Apr 7, 2018

Carolyn Rebecca King passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 7, 2018 in Hilliard, Ohio at the age of 61, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Carolyn was born December 17, 1956 in Charleston, WV to parents John B. and Phyllis Counts Conaway, who preceded her in death.  She grew up in a large, loving...

Vaneta   Esbaum

Vaneta Esbaum

Apr 7, 2018

Vaneta Lucille “Rixe” Esbaum, age 87, of Davenport, IA, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Kobacker Hospice House, Columbus, Ohio. Member of Risen Christ Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by husband Arlin, sister Marvella Deerberg and brother Harlin Rixe. Survived by daughter Lesa (Steve) Kuebler, grandchildren Kyle Kuebler, Ryan (Emily) Kuebler, Zachary Kuebler and Janel Kuebler, sister-in-law Priscilla Rixe...

John   Crumley

John Crumley

Apr 6, 2018

John E. Crumley, 1930-2018, of Hilliard, son of John and Helen Crumley, passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, April 6, 2018. John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Beve Crumley; his children and grandchildren, Holli(Roger) Mills, Julie (Rick) Graham, Tim (Julieth) Crumley, Joshua (Alison) Crumley, Amy Murray, Sean Murray, Ben Graham, Nathan (Jacci)...

Thomas O Musselman

Thomas O Musselman

Apr 5, 2018

Thomas O Musselman, age 85, passed away unexpectedly on April 5 at his home.  He was a life long resident of Orient and graduated from Darby Twp HS in 1950 as valedictorian of his class. Tom was a generous kind man that loved spending time with his family.  He farmed his whole life, but also worked at Columbus Auto Parts,...

Joyce Elaine Gahm

Joyce Elaine Gahm

Apr 4, 2018

Joyce Elaine Gahm 74, of Hilliard, Let Jesus take the wheel Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Mom is dancing in heaven with her Mom & Dad, love of life Gary, Gary Lee Jr., Aaron Lee along with family members & friends. Strength: Mom wrote the definition. Life not being measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments...

Mary   Diley

Mary Diley

Apr 3, 2018

Mary Diley, age 85 passed away Tuesday April 3, 2018. Mary was a member of the Hilliard City Schools Board of Education and retired as the Treasurer of Hilliard City Schools. She is preceded in death by her husband James and son Terrah David Hoover. Mary is survived by her children Brenda (Jeffery) Holmes, Jeanne (Ronald) Quick, her sister Sue...

Rick   White

Rick White

Mar 31, 2018

Rick White, age 71, of Lithopolis, Ohio, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late John and Florence White, Rick was a graduate of Columbus West High School, Class of 1964. He proudly served his country in Vietnam as a United States Marine. Rick retired from AT&T...

Thomas Benton Bashaw

Thomas Benton Bashaw

Mar 28, 2018

Thomas Benton Bashaw, born March 23, 1928, Bath County, Kentucky. Died March 28, 2018, Columbus, Ohio.  Loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother, and uncle. Army veteran of World War II. Owner of Suburban Electronics (Hilliard, Ohio).  Founding member of Meadow Park Church of God, (Columbus, Ohio). Survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary Ruth (Wills), Son; Stephen (Betty) Bashaw (Dublin,...

Bertha Mae Hamilton

Bertha Mae Hamilton

Mar 25, 2018

Bertha Mae Hamilton, age 85, of Delaware, Ohio, formerly a long-time Mifflin Township resident, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018. Born in Floyd County, Kentucky, Mae moved to Central Ohio in 1956. She was a long-time member of Shining Light Baptist Church in Hilliard where her late husband, Delmar pastored for many years. Mae was preceded in death by her...

Eva   Seely

Eva Seely

Mar 24, 2018

Eva Seely, age 96 of Hilliard passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018. She was a member of West Park United Methodist Church, owner of Seely's Hardware store, volunteered for the American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society, and worked for the Columbus Public Schools for 20 plus years. Eva is preceded in death by her husband Emmett and daughter...

Ricky Lee Smith

Ricky Lee Smith

Mar 24, 2018

Ricky Lee Smith age 66 of Galloway, passed away March 24, 2018. Retired from the Franklin County Sheriff's Department with 22 years of service and member of the FOP. Preceded in death by parents Arthur and Betty Smith Jr. and son Jeremiah Lee Smith. Survived by loving wife Ann of 45 years, daughter Heather Marie Smith (Andrew) Queler, siblings brother...

Melody   Maynard

Melody Maynard

Mar 23, 2018

Melody "Bunny" Maynard, age 70, of Hilliard, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 23, 2018. Member of Hayden Run Enterprise Baptist Church. Family was everything to Melody, she adored her husband, family and grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Todd Maynard, parents Chris and Catherine May and best friend Barbara Maynard. Survived by loving husband and soulmate Gene...

Dellas Harold Harder

Dellas Harold Harder

Mar 21, 2018

Dellas Harold Harder, age 89, of Hilliard, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Dellas served his country as a Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. He was a self-employed architect and retired from the Ohio Historical Society. Dellas was a Fellow and past-president of the American Institute of...

Lois   Copley

Lois Copley

Mar 20, 2018

Lois Nell Copley, born on June 28, 1935, to Curtis Thompson and Evangeline Crabtree Thompson in Wayne County, WV, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Member of United Methodist Church for All People. Lois worked for General Motors Fisher Body for 13 years, Owned and Managed Copley’s Market and Post Office, a retired school bus driver of 15 years for...

Michael   Bice

Michael Bice

Mar 19, 2018

Michael Bice, age 68, of Hilliard, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018.  Michael was an employee of UPS for over 25 years. He grew up racing go-carts and riding motorcycles. Michael was an avid Nascar fan, Buckeye Football fanatic, loved tinkering around in his garden and his pool. He was a wonderful papaw who lived for his grandchildren and loved...

Charlotte   Wells

Charlotte Wells

Mar 17, 2018

Charlotte Wells, age 87, of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of McArthur, died March 17, 2018 at Kobacker House. She was born in Athens on August 8, 1930. Charlotte retired from Charles Zender Company. After retirement, she volunteered for the Ohio Statehouse and Baptist for Life Maternity Resource Center. She was predeceased by her parents Charles and Virgene Davis. Survivors include...

Betty   Penley

Betty Penley

Mar 16, 2018

Betty Jean Penley, age 77, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018. A longtime resident of Hilliard, attended Cypress Wesleyan Church and retired from Mars Pet Care (Kal Kan). Preceded in death by parents Otto and Mathilda Tegtmeyer, brothers Roger, Ernie and Elmer Tegtmeyer and sister Viola Witman. Survived by children Lisa (David) Carter, Kim (Scott) Nice and Darrin (Lacy) Penley,...

Kelly   Schackne

Kelly Schackne

Mar 13, 2018

Kelly Schackne, Sunrise January 30, 1958, Sunset March 13 2018. A life long resident of Hilliard Ohio. Kelly graduated from Hilliard High School in 1976. She drove a school bus for Hilliard City Schools for 15 years and then for Columbus City Schools for the last 10 years. Kelly enjoyed working out in her yard in the summers and cuddling...

Charles   Lord

Charles Lord

Mar 13, 2018

Charles Nelson Lord, 85, with his wife Linda by his side, peacefully left this life to be with his Father and Lord on March 13, 2018, while under the care of The Laurels of Hilliard (Ohio) Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Ft. Pierce Florida, he and his family were true pioneers of the (pineapple) plantation era of and...