Obituaries Listing
William Taylor
Sep 5, 2011
William Dean Taylor, age 72, passed away Sept. 5, 2011. He was a professor at The Ohio State University in the College of Education for 31 years. Preceded in death by parents Bud and Alma Taylor and brother Jerry. Survived by loving wife of 11 years Ruth, sons Russell and Nelson(Lauren), stepchildren Heather, Gordon, Grant, Nathan, and Byron, brother Ron(Deena),...

Dortha Zierak
Sep 3, 2011
Dortha Zierak, age 87, passed away September 3, 2011. Dortha attended Cypress Wesleyan Church. Preceded in death by husband Stephan J. Zierak. Survived by children, Robert (Marion) Taylor and Richard (Sheryl) Taylor; grandchildren, Jacqueline (Brian) Lowry, Justin (Meg) Taylor, Robert B. Taylor, Richard Taylor, Jr., and Michael Taylor; great-grandchildren, Andrea and Sean Lowry, Paige and Oliver Taylor; step-daughter, Nancy (Larry)...

Richard Stauffer
Sep 3, 2011
Richard E. Stauffer, 81 of Columbus, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 at home. Born May 18, 1930 in Nashport Ohio, son of the late Ray and Freda Stauffer. Graduated from North High School and served in the U.S. Navy. Survived by wife Marilyn; brother Robert Stauffer (Kitty); daughter Connie Stonerock (Steve); son Gary Stauffer (Kim); daughter Patti Weekley (Bob);...
Retha Hatfield
Sep 3, 2011
Retha Fern Blizzard Hatfield, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at her residence. She was born September 15, 1927 in Brandywine, West Virginia. She is preceded in death by parents Tyree and Sallie Blizzard, sisters Sadie and Mary Catherine and brothers Alfred, Parnell, Clarence and Marvin. She was married for 54 years to Beryl Edsel Hatfield who preceded her...

Glenn Lamb
Sep 1, 2011
Glenn Lamb, age 37 of Columbus passed away on September 1, 2011. He was self-employed at Lamb’s Custom Painting. Glenn was a man who stood for what he thought was right. He was a man of his word and a friend that you could count on. He will be loved and missed by many but he will never be forgotten....

Silas Carey
Aug 30, 2011
Silas Edward Carey “Si”,“Ed ”, age 71, of Columbus, passed away August 30, 2011. Si was a 1956 HIlliards High School and retired from Firestone as a mechanic. Preceded in death by father Frank E. Carey, mother Gaynelle F. Carey, step-mother, Louise E. Carey and other loving relatives. Survived by loving wife of 32 years, Cheryl, children Frank (Sonya) Carey,...

Ryan Reichert
Aug 30, 2011
Ryan P. Reichert, age 34, passed away August 30, 2011. He was employed with Roush Honda and a member of OHPOC and NSX Prime. Preceded in death by brother Ross and his maternal grandparents. Survived by loving wife of 3 years, Kristen, parents Stephen and Karen Reichert, father-in-law James Tribuland, mother-in-law Patricia Young, brother Matthew Reichert, brother-in-law Rick Young, best...

Linda Boyd
Aug 28, 2011
Linda Darlene Boyd, age 63, of Hilliard, passed away on August 28, 2011 in her home state of Ohio. Born in Coronado, CA where her father was stationed in the US Navy, she leaves a legacy of humor, kindness and caring to all of those she touched during her time with us. "Nin", "Ninny" "Lin", "Fort", "Ganal" & "Grandma Coca-Cola"...

James Miller
Aug 26, 2011
James C. Miller, age 81, born March 3, 1930, passed away Friday, August 26, 2011 at The Arbors of West Jefferson. Preceded in death by daughter, Linda Miller and son, Garnard Miller. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Ruth Miller; brother, William E. Miller of Xenia, OH; sister, Mary L. Thomas of Dayton, OH; along with numerous nieces and...
Phillip Vermillion
Aug 26, 2011
Phillip L. Vermillion, Sr., age 65, of Galloway, Ohio passed away on August 26th, 2011 after a long and valiant battle with mesothelioma cancer. He was born November 8, 1945 in Kenton, Ohio, the son of Dorothy Wornstaff and the late C.P. Vermillion. He graduated from Ridgemont High School, Mt. Victory, in 1964. Fulfilling his lifelong dream, Phil joined the...

Steven Smith
Aug 24, 2011
Steven M. Smith, age 45, of Hilliard, passed away August 24, 2011. Steve lived every aspect of his life with honor and integrity. He took great pride in taking care of his wife, sons and mother; as well as his home and land. Steve was a skilled outdoorsman and especially loved hunting, canoeing, and fishing. While at Eastmoor High School,...

Greta Herold
Aug 24, 2011
Greta Herold, age 76, of Hilliard, passed away August 24, 2011. Member of Hayden Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband John Herold, sister Zora Benline, brother Frank Wright, mother Louise Wright and sister-in-law Luise Wright. Survived by children Doris Simon, Bob (Cheryl) Chenault, Chris Chenault and Becky (Walt) Millenbruck, grandchildren Herb Simon, Greta (Tony) Bryant, Rob Chenault, Michelle Chenault,...

Seymour Stires
Aug 22, 2011
Seymour Lee Stires, 72 of Mt. Sterling died August 22, 2011 in Country Glenn Care Center, Washington Court House. He was born November 9, 1938 in Era (Pickaway County), Ohio. The son of the late Thomas and Mabel (Riley) Stires. Seymour attended Derby School; Era Holiness Chapel. Preceded in death by wife, Romah ( Ruth); brothers Robert and Ronald Stires;...

Naila Khourie
Aug 20, 2011
Naila Khourie, age 72, of Hilliard, passed away August 20, 2011. Attended St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church. Preceded in death by husband Henry 1981. Survived by daughter Rita Kitchen, beloved grandchildren Henry and William Kitchen, sister Renee Khoury, brother Sami Haddad, niece Yvonne Khourie, devoted care giver Willie Brown, many loving relatives and friends. Family will receive friends 9-11...

Michael Syar
Aug 20, 2011
Michael W. Syar, age 35, of Columbus, passed away August 20, 2011. Michael was self employed. Survived by father Michael D. Syar and Mother Debby S., daughter Haley Dotters, sons Robby Wood and Zaden Michael Syar, sister Sarah Syar, grandparents Larry and Doris Neville, special cousin Todd Jones and numerous loving relatives and friends. Family will receive friends 6-8 pm...

Ramona Armstrong
Aug 20, 2011
Ramona Armstrong, age 80, of Hilliard, passed away August 20, 2011. Attended St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church. Retired from Westerville City Schools. Preceded in death by parents Herbert and Udabelle Gomez, brother Phillip Gomez and daughter Anne Gilliland. Survived by loving husband of 56 years, William, children Curtis Armstrong, Mary (Michael) Murphy and James (Drusie) Armstrong, sister Dolores Gomez,...

Sally Hickenbottom
Aug 16, 2011
Sally L. Hickenbottom, age 77, of Hilliard, passed away, Tuesday, August 16, 2011. She was a 1952 graduate of Martins Ferry High School, 1955 graduate of Ruth Brant School of Nursing, Member of Hilliard Church of Christ, retired RN at East Ohio Regional Hospital and enjoyed volunteering for Valley Hospice. Preceded in death by parents Thomas Ward Clark and Mary...

Tammy Collins
Aug 16, 2011
Tammy L. Collins, age 42, of Columbus, passed away August 16, 2011. She was employed with Complete Resources. Preceded in death by mother Donna Robinson. Survived by loving husband of 25 years Donald “Tony” Collins, daughters Tamara, Tara, and Tosha and son Travis, brothers Kenny (Renee) Robinson and Kevin (Allison) Robinson, 7 grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and...

Patricia Davis
Aug 15, 2011
Patricia “Peachy” Davis, age 66 of West Jefferson, formerly of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, August 15, 2011 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born November 11, 1944 in Augusta, Indiana. The daughter of the late Thomas and Naomi (Caldwell) Darst. Peachy has been a lifetime resident of Madison County; she faithfully supported and contributed to Veterans of Foreign...
Norma Ruth Graham
Aug 15, 2011
Norma Ruth Faulkner Graham passed away peacefully at her residence in Logan, Utah on August 15, 2011. She will return to Columbus, Ohio, for burial next to Clarence, her husband of 38 years. Ruth was the 7th child born to Thomas J. and Ida M. Grashel Faulkner on September 25, 1919 in Oak Hill, Jackson County, Ohio. She spent her...