Obituaries Listing

Judith Jones
Jun 16, 2009
Judith C. Jones, 62, of Hilliard went to be one of God’s Angels on June 16, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind to treasure her memory her loving partner, Lyle Collins; her sons, Mark (Julie) Kohler of Hilliard, Shawn (Nicole) Jones of Hilliard, and Clint (Jodi) Jones of Columbus; her stepdaughters, Kyle (Allen) and Keri (Jim);...

Robert Waters
Jun 16, 2009
Robert Waters, age 75, of Columbus, passed away, Tuesday, June 16, 2009. Fondly remembered as past manager of Tom Tarpy’s Market in Upper Arlington. Army Veteran. Member of Masonic Lodge, Shriners, past president of Jaycees and also Northwest Kiwanis. Preceded in death by wife Sally A. Waters. Survived by daughter April Waters, brother Harold Lee “Jerry” Waters, nieces and nephews...

Ronald Dean Wharton
Jun 15, 2009
Ronald Dean Wharton, age 73, of London, went to be with the Lord on June 15, 2009. Born April 3, 1936 in Ashland, Ohio to Joseph and Ruth Wharton. Ronald was a Charter Member of Life in Christ Fellowship. Survived by loving wife of 26 years, Donna Marie Wharton, sons Keith (Terry) Wharton and Brian (Ting Hwee) Wharton and 8...

William Dale Purdin, Jr.
Jun 14, 2009
William Dale Purdin, Jr., age 71, of Hilliard, passed away, Sunday, June 14, 2009. Member of St. James the Less Catholic Church and the prayer group. Retired from AEP and also State of Ohio P.U.C.O. Preceded in death by father William D. Purdin, Sr. and brother-in-law Harry Griest. Survived by loving wife of 31 years, Catherine, mother Katie Purdin, daughter...

James Patterson
Jun 13, 2009
James D. Patterson, age 58, of Hilliard, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2009. Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. Graduate of Devry University, former employee of Inter-Tel Technology and was employed at Honda of America. Preceded in death by parents Mervin and Ruth Patterson and son Joshua Patterson. Survived by loving wife Betty Patterson, son Timothy (Brittany) Patterson, stepchildren Jonathan...

Nedra Simendinger
Jun 10, 2009
Nedra Simendinger, age 89, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday June 10, 2009 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by loving husband, Harold Simendinger and grandson, Jeffrey Yee. Survived by daughter, Connie Yee; son, Ray (Kathy) Simendinger; grandchildren, Tracy (Jeff) Powell, Keli Yee (Mark Eubanks), Stacy (Tim) Morton, Jennifer (Todd) Klingbeil, and Todd (Jessica)...

Pearl Pratt
Jun 9, 2009
Pearl Pratt, age 91, of Plain City, passed away Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at Laurels of Worthington. Member of Hayden Baptist Church and O.E.S. Chapter #109. Preceded in death by loving husband of 62 years Forrest, son Carroll F., parents Noah and Nora Bradshaw, 7 siblings, son-in-law Robert Green and great granddaughter Ashley Green. Survived by daughters Faith Green and...
Elmo Benson Ransom
Jun 7, 2009
Elmo Benson Ransom, age 88, of Hilliard, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Riverside Hospital. Army Veteran of WWII. Member of Riverside United Methodist Church.Assistant Scout Master who mentored both his sons to Eagle status. Graduate of the University of Michigan where he received his Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Class of 1952. Retired in 1988 from The State...
Jerry L. Rogers
Jun 7, 2009
Rogers, Jerry L. 58, died suddenly June 7, 2009. A son, father, husband and friend to all has passed away. “Our” Jerry leaves behind his mother (Helen), wife (Mary), son Chad (Rosie) Rogers, daughters Kristine Rogers and Melissa (Jason) Arbogast; grandchildren Grayson, Jasmine and Antwonn, and a wealth of many extended family---brothers and sisters in law, aunts, uncles, nieces &...

Harold Hammack, Jr.
Jun 4, 2009
Harold Thomas Hammack Jr. (Tommy) age 59, passed away June 4 at his home in Valleyview. He was a Vietnam Vet and retired from Simmons. Preceded in death by sister Carol Ann DiNardo, son Jamie and parents Dorothy and Harold Sr. Survived by daughter Amy Jo (Jerry) Price, grandchildren James Allen Lackey, Melanie Sue Lackey and Tiffany Dawn Price, and...

David Roy Benjamin
Jun 4, 2009
David Roy Benjamin, age 74, of Hilliard, passed away, Thursday June 4, 2009. Retired from the US Air Force. Preceded in death by parents Roy and Mary Elizabeth Benjamin. Survived by loving wife of 23 years Shirley Benjamin, sons, Gary (Sis) Benjamin and Randy (Kelly) Benjamin, daughters Jamie (Randy) Coleman, Pam Patterson, Billie Jo (Todd) Yuzwa, Jayde Benjamin, Jessica Benjamin,...
Eleanor E. Payne
Jun 3, 2009
Eleanor E. “Betty” Payne, age 79, of Hilliard, passed away Wednesday, June 03, 2009. Member of St. Brendan Catholic Church, American Legion Auxiliary Post #614, and V.F.W. Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing games with her family and doing crosswords. She was very artistic and welcoming to all around her. Preceded in death by husband George E. Payne in 2001 and brother...
Austin Ross
Jun 1, 2009
Austin Glen Michael Ross, age 10, of Plain City, passed away Monday, June 1, 2009. Good friend of the Hilliard Church of Christ, 4th grader at Monroe Elementary and former student at Avery Elementary. Member of Plain City Cub Scouts #90 and City Kids. Preceded in death by uncle Gregory Moore, great grandparents Glen and Bertha Ross. Survived by parents...

Lawrence E. Ratliff
May 29, 2009
Lawrence E. Ratliff, age 62, of Dublin, OH, passed away Friday, May 29, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He had 25 years of service with the Department of Labor as a Federal Compliance Officer. Preceded in death by his mother Marguerite, stepfather Lynwood, and sister Karen. Survived by Patricia, his loving wife of 31 years,...

Ivory Bryant
May 29, 2009
Ivory Bryant, born in Odd, West Virginia on February 4, 1910 passed away Friday, May 29, 2009. Preceded in death by parents Byrd Hall and Alamity Wood, husband Basil, daughter Betty, sons Kenneth and Harold E. Bryant and granddaughters Gail (Bryant) Reaper and Judy (Bryant) Akins and son-in-law Henry Miller. Resided at First Community Village for the past 5 years....
Kathryn Dennehy Thorne
May 28, 2009
Kathryn Dennehy Thorne, 82, died Thursday, May 28, 09. Kathryn grew up in Springfield, OH, attending Catholic Central High School. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in English from Mount St. Joseph College, Cincinnati, going on to receive her Master’s degree in Journalism from Ohio State Univ., Cols. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and...

Dennis Young
May 25, 2009
Dennis Lee Young, age 57, of Columbus, passed away Monday, May 25, 2009. Veteran of Ohio National Guard. Grove City High School Class of 1969 and The Ohio State University Class of 1973; where he was a member of TBDBITL. Dennis was a huge buckeye fan! Current Master of Avery Masonic Lodge #493, Past Master of Westgate Masonic Lodge #...

Brady Tackett
May 24, 2009
Brady Edward Tackett, age 14, of Hilliard, passed away Sunday May 24, 2009 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Brady was a member of The Hilliard United Methodist Church Youth Group, The International Association of Service Dogs, and an 8th grade student at Heritage Middle School. Brady enjoyed traveling, video games, animals, power soccer, reading, playing cards, and swimming. He is preceded...

Juanita Huffman (Weber)
May 24, 2009
Juanita J. Huffman (Weber), age 82, of Hilliard, passed away Sunday May 24, 2009. Nita graduated from Hilliard High School in 1945 and went to work for Ohio Bell. Having taken a break to raise her family, she retired from Ameritech in 1986 with 20 years of service. She was a member of Pioneers of America, member and Past Worthy...

Agnes Chasser
May 23, 2009
Agnes H. Chasser, age 87, of Grandview Heights, formerly of Euclid, OH, passed away Saturday May 23, 2009. She was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Patrick and Katherine Horkan; loving husband, Raymond F. Chasser; son, Raymond M.(Buddy) Chasser; brothers, Arthur, John, and Michael: sisters, Anne Eileen O.S.U., Catherine...