Obituaries Listing
Jean Junk
Aug 21, 2012
Jean Elizabeth (Bigler) Junk, age 86, of Hilliard, passed away August 21, 2012. Born December 14, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio. 1943 Graduate of South High School. She worked for Huntington Bank. In 1956 she and her husband Web opened the Webster Junk Funeral Home. Active member of the Hilliard United Methodist Church; where she was the treasurer for many years....

Arlene Smith
Aug 17, 2012
Arlene G. Smith, age 58, of West Jefferson, went home to be with her Lord August 17, 2012. She was a member of Cypress Wesleyan Church; where she was in the choir. Arlene was a cosmetologist with Delores Hair Designs. Preceded in death by husband Dick Smith 2008 and niece Kimberly McCanney. Survived by mother Leona Stanley, daughter Heather Estrada,...

Roxana Mottahed
Aug 17, 2012
Roxana Setudehnia Mottahed, age 51, died August 17, 2012. She was a Chemist, Bahai school teacher and devoted servant of Baha'u'llah. Survived by parents Parivash and Ataollah Setudehnia; husband, Behded Mottahed; children, Sheyda and Mateen Mottahed; siblings, Ramona Fallah and Monaliza Setudehnia. Family to receive friends Monday at 12 Noon August 20, 2012. Burial Wesley Chapel Cemetery following prayers at...

Wona Fyffe
Aug 15, 2012
Wona Sue Fyffe, age 65, of Galloway, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Preceded in death by husband Walter Richard Fyffe Jr., dad Oscar Blaine Boggs, mother Jessie Alice Boggs, mom Imajean Boggs, and brother Donnie Boggs. Survived by son Tim (Tammy) Fyffe of Galloway, daughter Jessica (Tim) Woodrow of Ashville, very special grandkids, Brittany, T-Bird, Ashley, Cassie, and Amanda,...

James Brophy
Aug 13, 2012
James Allen Brophy, age 29, of Hilliard, passed away August 13, 2012. Loving father, son, brother and friend. Graduate of Hilliard Davidson High School Class of 2000. Survived by daughters Madalyn and Nikita Brophy, mother Paula Brophy, father Richard Brophy, brother John Brophy, sisters Kimberly Leach and Krystal (Bill) Hanley, grandfather William Brophy, niece Paige Hanley, nephews Liam Hanley and...
Douglas Peabody
Aug 12, 2012
Douglas Peabody, age 53, of Columbus, passed away August 12, 2012. Graduate from Culver Military Academy in 1977 and attended the Ohio State University, studying Landscape Architecture. He started Peabody Landscape Construction with his brother in 1980 and was President of Central Ohio Top Soil and Mulch from 1995-2005. He was also involved in entrepreneurial business opportunities in glass manufacturing...

Jack Carothers
Aug 8, 2012
Jack Carothers, age 60, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2012 after an 18 month battle with cancer. Jack passed doing what he loved, at his lake home in Minnesota with his grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Jack B. and Betty Carothers. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Debi; sons, Bryan (Kristy), Brett (Chris), Brandon...

David Phillips, III
Aug 8, 2012
David Phillips III, age 15, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2012. He was a student at Hilliard Bradley High School where he loved being a member of the marching band. He loved classic cars and playing video games. He also had an interest in aviation. First and foremost, he loved his family. He was a great son, brother,...

Gerald Johnson
Aug 1, 2012
Gerald James (Jim) Johnson of Hilliard, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Jim was born to Harrison and Doris Irene Johnson on September 20, 1935. He has been proceeded in death by parents and sisters Dorothy McDonald and Ruth Pettit, brother Donald Johnson. Survived by wife of 58 years Welma, sons Michael (Margy),...

Craig Storch
Jul 29, 2012
Craig Storch, age 57, of Hilliard, passed away July 29, 2012. Family will receive friends Monday 4-8 pm at St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, 4475 Dublin Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026; where Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am Tuesday. A prayer service and a celebration of Craig’s life will be held 8 pm Monday. In lieu of...
Clara Clark
Jul 24, 2012
Clara Gales Clark, born May 8, 1929, passed away July 24, 2012. Retired from Ohio Bell with over 30 years of service. Active with Golden Agers at Second Community Church. Preceded in death by parents Douglas and Marie Gales, sisters Dora Jean and Becky Gales, brothers John, Franklin and Robert Gales. Survived by husband James Clark, sons Donald (Debbie) Clark,...

Catherine Boyer
Jul 24, 2012
Catherine (Kate) Boyer, born November 21, 1930, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Preceded in death by loving husband George of 58 years, parents Elizabeth and Delbert Davis, brother Bud and sisters Vivian and Ginny. Survived by sons Delbert “Butch” (Diana) Boyer of Columbus, OH, Tom (Linda) Boyer of Columbus, OH, Steve (Cassie) Boyer of Hilliard, OH, Randy Boyer of...

John Vulgamore, Jr.
Jul 24, 2012
John W. Vulgamore, Jr. age 41 of Williamsport, died Tuesday evening, July 24, 2012 in Berger Hospital (ER) as the result of an auto accident. He was born Nov. 24, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio. John was employed at Walmart Distribution in Grove City; participated in numerous Demolition Derbies; Round Track Racing with his #13 car. He was preceded in death...

Austin Ratliff
Jul 23, 2012
Austin D. Ratliff, age 15, of Galloway, passed away July 23, 2012. Attended Hilliard City Schools and would have started Hilliard Bradley in the fall. He loved trucks and motorcycles. He enjoyed golf, country music and playing his x-box. He especially loved his family, including his dog Diesel. Preceded in death by grandfather Robert Ratliff. Survived by parents Trish and...

Elissa Hatfield
Jul 22, 2012
Elissa Nichole Hatfield, age 19, of Hilliard, passed away July 22, 2012. Attended Hilliard Bradley High School and Northwest Bible Church. Preceded in death by grandfathers Hobert Hatfield and Jack McNamee. Survived by mother Lisa (Michael) Lewis, father Tim (Christine) Hatfield, daughter Layla Bug, love of her life and father of her child, Troy Seagraves, brother Timmy (Christina) Hatfield, sisters...

Bonnie Fitch
Jul 18, 2012
Bonnie R. Stafford Fitch, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond (Bud) and Thelma Meyers Stafford. She leaves behind her husband and companion of 43 years, James R. Fitch, her two children Christina (Russell) Crosby and James R. Fitch, Jr., her two grandchildren Lia and...
Gary Spare
Jul 18, 2012
Gary Spare, age 71, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012. He was an avid Penn State football fan who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, listening to Johnny Cash music and watching western films. Preceded in death by parents Earl and Hazel and sister Joyce Spare. Survived by loving wife Patricia, daughter Kimberly (Todd) Gajda and their children...
Norma E. Grener
Jul 17, 2012
Norma E. Grener, age 99, of Dublin, passed away July 17, 2012. She was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church Dublin, graduate of Hilliard High School and The Ohio State University, where she received a BS and MA in Education. She retired from the Columbus public schools in 1974; where she served as a teacher and principal for...

Jerry Wholaver, Sr.
Jul 17, 2012
Jerry Wholaver Sr., age 78, of Columbus, passed away July 17, 2012. Veteran of the US Army; where he served in the Korean conflict. Member of VFW Honor Guard #3424 and a very passionate Buckeye fan. Preceded in death by first wife of 44 years Betty Wholaver, brothers Bill, Ralph and Bob, sisters Betty, June, Katherine and May, parents Ralph...

Robert Wilkes
Jul 15, 2012
Robert E. Wilkes, age 79, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. In his retirement, as an avid RV’er, Bob wintered in Seminole, Florida and summered in Hilliard, Ohio. Bob was born October 29, 1932 to John and Merle Harris Wilkes of Columbus. He served our country in the Navy during the Korean War from...