Obituaries Listing
Floyd Mefford
May 4, 2015
Floyd Melvin Mefford, age 75, of Hilliard, passed away May 4, 2015 U.S. Army veteran serving with the 101st Airborne. Retired Master Carpenter and partner with M&F Carpentry. Preceded in death by parents Floyd and Ethel Mefford, sister Dorothy Plummer and brother Virgil Mefford. Survived by loving wife of 50 years Loretta, children Floyd (Sherri) Mefford, Jr., Keith (Heather) Mefford,...
David G. Naille
May 4, 2015
David G. Naille, age 73 of Hilliard, passed away May 4, 2015. Member of Meadow Park Church of God Columbus. Retired from University Systems at The Ohio State University. David was an intricate part of starting the Eldopa’s support group with the Central Ohio Parkinson Society in the early 90’s and was an American Softball Association Umpire for over 25...
Betty Beachler
May 1, 2015
Betty Gard Beachler was born on March 4, 1918 to Ossie Shipman and Samuel Earl Gard of Amlin, Ohio. She is survived by her son Earl Beachler, married to Sandy of Ocala, FL. Her daughter, Connie Spangler, married to Briane of Mt. Sterling, OH. And son, Jimmy Beachler, married to Ferrell of Columbus, OH. One surviving sister, Virginia Schreck of...
Neva Massart
May 1, 2015
Neva Massart, age 84, of Hilliard, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Arlington Court. She was born to the late Ross and Monnie Smith in February 10, 1931 in Morgan County, Kentucky. Neva was a former member of Spring Fork Enterprise Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, George; brother, Eugene Smith; sisters, Pauline Baker,...
Bonnie Foutz
Apr 30, 2015
Bonnie Foutz (Pickett), died on April 30, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio after an ongoing struggle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She was 81. Bonnie was born January 10, 1934 in Omaha, Nebraska to Ethel Fern and Don Ballinger. She married Raymond Pickett in 1954. They moved to Marion, Ohio in 1969 where she worked as a realtor. In 1986 she...
Dwight A. Smith
Apr 29, 2015
Dwight Alan “Al” Smith, August 17, 1953 - April 29, 2015, Survived by wife, Katherine Norden-Smith, of Darnestown, Maryland (formerly of Hilliard, OH.) and sister, Susan Smith Shockey of Annandale, Virginia (formerly of New Albany, OH). Dwight was born in Van Wert, Ohio to Rae and Dwight E. Smith. He held a B.S. degree from Georgetown University, School of Foreign...
Mary Steward
Apr 29, 2015
Mary E. Steward, age 88, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was a longtime resident of West Jefferson and an active member of The Faith Assembly Worship Center, London, OH. Survived by children, Judy (Victor) Cznadel, Bob (Sandy) Steward, Sandi (Ron) Thomas, John Steward and David (Gale) Steward; grandchildren, Ron Jr. (Crissy) Thomas, John (Becky)...
Courtney Penix
Apr 27, 2015
Courtney Arielle Penix, 24, passed away at 7 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2015. Courtney was born September 2, 1990 in Columbus, Oh. She spent most of her days doing what she loved to do, nanny for two lovely children. Her favorite saying was, Live, Laugh, Love. And her small frame was full of each and every one of these. She...
Courtney Penix
Apr 27, 2015
Courtney Arielle Penix, 24, passed away at 7 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2015. Courtney was born September 2, 1990 in Columbus, Oh. She spent most of her days doing what she loved to do, nanny for two lovely children. Her favorite saying was, Live, Laugh, Love. And her small frame was full of each and every one of these. She...
Keith Crabtree
Apr 26, 2015
Keith Harrison Crabtree, 59, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Keith was born on September 21, 1955 in Champaign, Illinois to Warren Keith Crabtree and Florence Pierce Crabtree. Keith is preceded in death by wife, Marjorie Kerr-Crabtree. He survived by his two children: Elisabeth and Stephen Crabtree. He is also survived by three siblings: a...
Mary Delashmutt
Apr 26, 2015
Mary Delashmutt, age 92, of Hilliard, passed away April 26, 2015. Member of St. Andrew Catholic Church Upper Arlington and their Woman’s Club. Mary was a working beautician for over 60 years and a caregiver for many years. Preceded in death by husband Bill Delashmutt, parents Charles and Christine Gardine, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by children Janie Coey...
June LeCrone
Apr 24, 2015
June R (Allen) LeCrone, 94, died at home April 24, 2015. Born June 30, 1920, to Charles and Nina Rizer in Columbus, Oh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands Paul K. Allen and Thurman D. LeCrone, also great grandson Auston Colwell. She is survived by daughter, Toni (Dan) Miller, Columbus, OH; step-sons, Louis (Joyce)...
Mia Griffin
Apr 23, 2015
Mia Leanne Griffin, age 50, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015. Graduate of Greeneview High School, Class of 1983, in Jamestown, OH. Received her Associates Degree from Rets Technical Center. Preceded in death by mother, Delores Persinger. Survived by husband of 28 years, Tim; daughters, Megan, Jenna and Madison Griffin; father, Larry (Carole) Persinger; sister, Shannon (Eric) Carter; numerous nieces,...
Marion Schackne
Apr 21, 2015
Family and friends have lost a dear person today, Marion Chalif Schackne, Little Grandma, Little G. Sunrise October 18, 1923, sunset April 21, 2015. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The Detwiler family moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1926, where Marion became a graduate of the 1942 class of Grandview Heights. She was an accomplished ballet dancer from the Detwiler Dance Company...
Connie Stewart
Apr 16, 2015
Connie Stewart, age 54, passed away April 16, 2015. Member of Hilliard Church of Christ. Preceded in death by father Robert Stewart. Survived by mother Joan Stewart, brothers Robert (Sheri) Stewart and Dallas Stewart, sister Ruth Stewart, nieces Joann, Kimberly, Kristen and Tiffany, great niece and nephews Kate, Jack and Avery. Family will receive friends 12-1 pm Thursday at the...
Mark Ormsby
Apr 14, 2015
Mark Ormsby, age 77, passed away surrounded by his family on April 14th, 2015. He was born in Rochester, New York to the late George and Mildred (nee Uhl) Ormsby on July 7, 1937. Mark was passionate about his education, he was always looking to learn something new. He is preceded in death by his son, Timothy; first wife, Jane...
Tia Ledford
Apr 11, 2015
Tia Ledford, age 41, passed away Saturday April, 11 2015 at The Ohio State Medical Center. Tia loved spending time with her family and being a mother to her daughter. She is preceded in death by father Charles Sedlock Jr. and her grandparents. She will be greatly missed by her husband Chris, daughter Isabel, mother Connie (Roy) Lingrel, brother Troy...
Cherie Bettinger
Apr 11, 2015
Cherie I. Bettinger, age 66, of Plain City, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Dublin Methodist Hospital. Member of Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by parents Eugene and Irene Adams. Survived by loving husband, Dennis; sons, Kevin (Audra) and Chris (Emily); sister, Cindy (Rob) Mrowka; step-son, Dale; grandchildren, Talia, Vincent, Anthony, Gianna, Stella and Dominic; best friends,...
Charles Carroll
Apr 8, 2015
Charles Cary Carroll, age 83, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Doctor’s West Hospital. Born March 14, 1932 in Dayton, OH. U.S. Army Veteran. Served as a teacher for the Mad River Township School District and also as a Principal in the West Jefferson School District. He enjoyed watching his son compete in all levels of baseball. Survived by...
Stephen Wheeler Jr.
Apr 7, 2015
Stephen Michael Wheeler Jr., age 42, of Hilliard, passed away in his residence on Tuesday, April 7 2015. Preceded in death by brother Joe Wheeler. Survived by parents, Stephen and Rhoda Wheeler; sisters, Carrie Weist, Mandy Wheeler, Amber Wheeler, Faith Wheeler; brother, Geoff (Jacqueline) Wheeler; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Family will receive...


