Obituaries Listing

Betty Webster

Betty Webster

Feb 8, 2024

Betty Webster, age 94, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, in London, Ohio.  She was born to the late Ed and Stella Crown in Columbus, Ohio, on June 19, 1929.  



Betty was raised in Southern California and boy did she fit the part.  Her favorite days were those spent under that California sun on the beach and the long...

Chad Cordle

Chad Cordle

Feb 7, 2024

Chad Cordle passed away in Riverview, Florida on February 7th, 2024 unexpectedly at the age of 51. Chad Cordle was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. His father was Paul Cordle (survived) and June Price (deceased). Chad was also heavily raised and supported by his Mammaw, Anna Price, who passed away in March of 2023. He also had an older...

Deborah J. Goethals

Deborah J. Goethals

Feb 4, 2024

In loving memory of Deborah J. Goethals, 74, of Reading, Kansas, who passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio, after recently moving to Ohio to be near her only child.

Deborah was born on October 17, 1949, in Emporia to Frederick and Millicent (Murphy) Arndt.

She spent her formative years in Olpe/Madison and proudly graduated from Madison High School. It...

Cameron Guiler Hayes

Cameron Guiler Hayes

Feb 4, 2024

Cameron G. Hayes, 70, of Plain City, Ohio was surrounded by his loved ones at home as he was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 4th, 2024.

Cam was born on July 18, 1953, to the late Wayne B. and Jolene Hayes.  Born and raised in Caldwell, Ohio, he was a 1971 graduate of Caldwell...

Bradley Ridenour

Bradley Ridenour

Feb 3, 2024

Bradley J Ridenour (55) from Hilliard, Ohio, passed away February 3, 2024 from complications following a heart attack on February 2. He was surrounded by his family whom he loved with all his heart; they were his reason for being and he left this world far too soon. Come Sail Away (Styx) was playing in the background as he continued...

Avonell "Abbie" Smith

Avonell "Abbie" Smith

Feb 1, 2024

Avonell “Abbie” Smith, age 101, passed away February 1, 2024. Member of First United Methodist Church in Marysville. Graduate of Central High School, Columbus, OH. Preceded in death by parents Allen and Jessie Upperman, husbands Rev. Alfred Chapman 1976 and Kenneth W. Smith 2005, daughter Rebecca Sue Chapman, brothers Roy and Archie Upperman. Survived by stepsons Roger D. (Wanda) Smith...

Glen D. McDowell

Glen D. McDowell

Jan 31, 2024

Glen D. McDowell died January 31, 2024 in Columbus, OH.  He was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1948 to Henry and Lee McDowell.  He graduated from Upper Moreland High School in 1966 and headed to Clemson University.  There he met his wife Carol, and they married in 1968.  While attending school, he played for the Clemson Rugby Club and worked...

Irene H. Spradlin

Irene H. Spradlin

Jan 31, 2024

Irene H. Spradlin, a long-time resident of Hilliard, OH, passed on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.  Born March 21, 1935 in Ligon, KY to the late Duran and Nancy (Bently) Hamilton, Irene was also preceded in death by her husband John Scott Spradlin, son Samuel Scott Spradlin, daughter-in-law Karen Spradlin, sisters Alice Caudill, Mae Lucas and Sylvia Johnson, brothers Quiller, Herold,...

Judith Malone

Judith Malone

Jan 30, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Judith (Judy) Malone of Columbus Ohio, on January 30, 2024.  She was 84.  Judy leaves behind a brother, Dr. Robert (Denise) Malone, Nieces: Deb (Pat) Saluke, Elizabeth Malone, Cynthia (Woody) Winfree, Dr. Erin (Dr. Jon Aster) Malone, Kirsten (Colin) Chapman and Michelle (Ken) Sheen, along with numerous great...

Bonnie Hays

Bonnie Hays

Jan 30, 2024

Bonnie (Lalia) Hays, age 86, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on January 30, 2024.  Bonnie was born in New Boston, Ohio to the late Forrest and Gladys Harris.

Bonnie was a longtime member of the United Auto Workers and retired from General Motors as a timekeeper after many years. She loved life as it was, but some of the things she...

Dakota Smith

Dakota Smith

Jan 29, 2024

Dakota Smith, age 26, of Hilliard, passed away January 29, 2024. He enjoyed gaming and was an avid Star Wars fan. Dakota loved to draw and enjoyed Marvel and DC Comics. Survived by parents Kim Fuller and Dale Smith, siblings Shawn Smith, Shannon Sykes and Chantiny Fuller, grandpa and grandma Smith, grandpa and grandma Adkins. Family will receive friends from...

Steven Thompson

Steven Thompson

Jan 28, 2024

Steven Thompson, age 77, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024. A lifelong Buckeye, Steve was born in Ohio & was a graduate of Hilliard High School class of 1964.   After high school, he became a civilian in the motor pool for the Air Force at Rickenbacker Air National Guard base & Wright Patterson Air Force base.  Steve was a...

Jeanine Rowe

Jeanine Rowe

Jan 26, 2024

Jeanine Rowe, age 92, of Hilliard, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024. Attended St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church. Jeanine was an avid writer, publishing her own books. She enjoyed gardening and feeding the birds. Preceded in death by husband Curtis 2020 and daughter Linda Perry. Survived by daughter Shirley (Harvey) Rogers, grandchildren Shaun (Ashley) Perry, Shane Perkins and Jenna,...

Mary Jo Frick

Mary Jo Frick

Jan 26, 2024

Mary Josephine “Mary Jo” or “Jo” Frick was born July 12, 1936 in Newark, OH, and went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 26, 2024 while residing in Columbus, OH.  

Mary Jo grew up in Granville, OH and attended St. Francis de Sales School.  In 1952 she moved to Manayunk, PA, where she attended and graduated from St....

Sophronia Dever

Sophronia Dever

Jan 26, 2024

Sophronia Phares Dever, 82, found eternal life on January 26, 2024 surrounded by her family.  Sophie was born to the late Burl and Eunice Fisher Phares on February 12, 1941 in Charleston, WV.  When Sophie was a teenager, her family relocated to Hilliard, OH where Sophie attended Hilliard High School, was a cheerleader and dancer, and met her future husband...

Art Plantz

Art Plantz

Jan 26, 2024

Arthur Lewis Plantz Jr., age 81, of Hilliard, passed away on January 26, 2024. Born on June 7, 1942, in Hogsett, West Virginia, to the late Arthur L. and Annie (Erwin) Plantz.

Having relocated to Marion, Ohio, Arthur was a graduate of Pleasant High School. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1962, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Post-military service, he...

Raymond D. Strayer

Raymond D. Strayer

Jan 25, 2024

Raymond D. Strayer (Doug), age 53 of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on January 25, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was a loving son and a good brother to his siblings.  He was born on December 1, 1970 to Daniel N. Strayer and Rosemary Shade.  Doug Graduated from Hilliard High School, class of 1989.  



Doug is preceded in death by...

Sherry Buffington

Sherry Buffington

Jan 25, 2024

Sherry (Statczar) Buffington age 74, left this world for her heavenly home on 25th of January, 2024.  A devoted and loving Wife, Mother, Mammaw, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend, passed away surrounded by the love and comfort of those who loved her so dearly.  Sherry worked extremely hard throughout her lifetime to ensure that her family had everything they needed...

Michael Shaw

Michael Shaw

Jan 24, 2024

Michael Fredrick Shaw, age 60, of Columbus, passed away on January 24, 2024. He was born on June 18, 1963, in Columbus, to Fredrick Earl Shaw and Noretta (Gibson) Shaw. Michael (Mike) was a member of Maize Manor United Methodist Church in North Columbus. Mike graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1981. He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid...

Lynn A Skeels

Lynn A Skeels

Jan 24, 2024

Lynn Skeels, age 84, passed away on January 24, 2024 surrounded by family. Lynn grew up in a farm family on Amity Road in Hilliard with her brother and sister. She had fond memories of spending time with her Dad in the fields, taking care of livestock and trips to the grainery. She was a longtime member of Hilliard Presbyterian...