Obituaries Listing

Thelma V. Gibson

Thelma V. Gibson

Oct 4, 2022

 

Thelma V. Gibson, age 95, of Hilliard, Ohio, went to be with her loving husband in Heaven on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Born in Branchville, Indiana, Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Elza G. “Hoot” Gibson, her parents Elwood and Minnie Frakes, her siblings Mary Oliver, Velma Knieriem, Edgar Frakes, Elwood Boyd Frakes,George Frakes, Zelda Lynch and...

Michele Rubright

Michele Rubright

Oct 2, 2022

Michele (Micki) Chere’ (Rabe) Rubright, born September 8, 1956, Elsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, passed away October 2, 2022.

 

Michele led a rich life full of love, passion and laughter – always looking at the positive side.  She was a wonderful and energetic Mathematics teacher for over 45 years. She spent the majority of her career spending at...

William Murphy

William Murphy

Oct 1, 2022

William D. Murphy, age 89, passed away October 1, 2022 surrounded by his family. William was 1953 Hilliard Class President. He was a member of Mason Lodge 748, Royal Arch Mason Chapter 227, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, UAW 969, American Legion and Aladdin Temple. William was a retired Manager of Labor Services for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, served in the Korean...

Dorothy Rodriguez

Dorothy Rodriguez

Sep 29, 2022

Dorothy M. Rodriguez (Flanagan), age 61, lovingly called Nina, passed from this life to rest in her heavenly home.

Dorothy was married to Luis A. Rodriguez, lovingly called Luie, for 35 years until his passing in 2020. Their beautiful marriage, friendship, and love story is like no other.

Dorothy was born in Arlington, VA., daughter of Felix Flanagan and...

Ronald Buchanan

Ronald Buchanan

Sep 26, 2022

Ronald Lee Buchanan: January 9, 1949, to September 26, 2022.

Ronald Lee Buchanan was a dedicated Boy Scout, baptized at Lincoln Baptist Church and loved God. In 1967, Ronald graduate from Peasant View High School in Grove City, Ohio. After graduation, Ronald entered basic training with the United States Navy, ultimately serving as a parachute rigger on aircraft carriers. His...

Margaret Bostwick

Margaret Bostwick

Sep 24, 2022

In Grove City, Ohio, Margaret Ann (Hyde) Bostwick went home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2022, after a long illness.

Margaret was born on July 6, 1956, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to the late Clifton Joseph (Joe) Hyde and Mary Ann (Streagle) Hyde.  She spent most of her childhood and adult life in Ohio, first in Hamilton, then...

Karen Stephens

Karen Stephens

Sep 23, 2022

Karen Denise Flowers Stephens was born in Houston, TX on October 24, 1958 to David C Flowers and JoAnn Houston Flowers Hassett. She grew up in Houston where the family were members of St. Marks United Methodist Church, and Karen became involved in church music. She joined the choir as soon as she was allowed. She also learned to play...

Bill Crawford Nichols

Bill Crawford Nichols

Sep 22, 2022

 

William (Bill) Crawford Nichols, 66 years of age, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at home in Grove City, Ohio. 

Bill was born August 22, 1956, in New Philadelphia, Ohio to the late Crawford Lee and Margaret Ann (Burton) Nichols. 

Bill was a devout, lifelong Catholic. Bill was an artist of many mediums, whether it was crafting his...

Joan Hulburt

Joan Hulburt

Sep 22, 2022

Joan P. Hulburt, age 79, of Hilliard, Ohio passed away on September 22, 2022, following a lingering illness. She was born on February 16, 1943, in Seekonk, MA, daughter of Bert P. and Mary L. Mackinney.

Joan attended Hialeah High School and Texas Woman’s University, where she received her B.S. Degree in Food Nutrition and was commissioned in the U.S....

Patricia O'Connor

Patricia O'Connor

Sep 20, 2022

Patti was 90 years young when she passed. She still had fire in her when she died. She left this world on her own terms.

 

Her parents were Howard Francis McCormick and Marion Hall McCormick who lived in Hartford, Connecticut. Patti had four siblings. She has a surviving sister, Phyllis Knowles. She had three other brothers who have...

Arlene Martin

Arlene Martin

Sep 18, 2022

Arlene Elaine Martin, age 81, of Hilliard, passed away September 18, 2022. Arlene was a longtime member of IOF and NCHA. She was also a longtime member of Hilliard Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. Arlene was a huge Buckeye fan. Preceded in death by mother Edith Blanche Shaffer, father John Lloyd Flinn, sister Maxine Lucille Duckworth...

Joyce Jean Russell

Joyce Jean Russell

Sep 18, 2022

Joyce Jean (Gilkerson) Russell went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2022, with her family by her side.  She was the first-born child to Dorothy Gilkerson and late Herman Gilkerson on March 24, 1937 in Wayne, West Virginia.  She was married to Donald Edward Russell for 46 years before his passing in 1999. Together they raised two children...

Deborah Buchanan

Deborah Buchanan

Sep 17, 2022

Deborah Kay (Olson) Buchanan born February 19, 1959 passed away peacefully on September 17, 2022 surrounded by her family after a four-year long battle with cancer. Debbie was a 1977 graduate of Dublin high school where she participated in gymnastics and cheerleading. She attended The Ohio State University and graduated with an associates degree from Bliss College. She was employed...

Rush Hatfield

Rush Hatfield

Sep 17, 2022

Rush F. Hatfield, age 82, of Galloway, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 17, 2022. Retired from Worthington Industries after 40 years. Rush was the manager/coach of Worthington Steel/Industries softball team for many years. He was inducted into the ASA Softball Hall of Fame in Columbus, OH in 1995 and the USSSA Softball Hall of Fame...

Elverna E. Wolpert

Elverna E. Wolpert

Sep 17, 2022

Elverna E. Wolpert 90 of Hilliard. Born January 9th 1932 on her family farm west of Plain City, Ohio in the Darby plains.

Preceded in death by her parents Kilian and Clara Boerger, Husband Richard Wolpert, Brothers Harold and Melvin Boerger.

Survived by her son Larry (Ann) Wolpert, Daughter Mary Jane (John) Wayman, Sister Jeanette (Harold) Stauch, grandchildren...

John Hay

John Hay

Sep 16, 2022

John C. Hay, age 78, of Hilliard, passed away on September 16, 2022. John was born June 12, 1944 in Columbus, OH. Graduate of Hilliard High School Class of ’62. Retiree of Columbus and Southern Electric/ AEP after 36 years of dedication. John began that employment as a janitor and worked his way to an Underground Supervisor.  John married his...

Peggy Ann Huggett

Peggy Ann Huggett

Sep 16, 2022

Peggy Ann Huggett, 82, of Huntsville, passed away on September 16, 2022.

Peggy graduated from Pickaway Township High School in 1958, and went on to graduate from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1962 as an RN. Peggy was Director of Nursing for many nursing homes and retired as a consultant. She was founder of Grandmothers against drugs in...

Nancy Williams

Nancy Williams

Sep 14, 2022

Nancy Lynn Williams, 72, of Westerville,Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at St. Anne’s Hospital.  She was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 18, 1949  to the late Dwight and Ollie (Gardner) Williams.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joe Williams; her husband, Roger Starrett; aunts and uncles:  Rose Rinehart, Chet...

Gary T. Robison

Gary T. Robison

Sep 11, 2022

 

Gary T. Robison, age 87, died on September 11, 2022. He was born on July 2, 1935 to the late Fred A. Robison Sr., and Bertha(Smith) Robison. He is survived by his wonderful and caring wife, Betty(Lewis) Robison to whom he was married for 66 great years. His children, Sherri Robison Grimone and Greg Robison, and their respective spouses,...

John McConnell

John McConnell

Sep 11, 2022

 

John Edgar “Jack” McConnell

1934-2022

 

Jack was born in southeastern Ohio on February 20, 1934, to the late Wilbur and Edna McConnell. Jack’s family relocated to Madison County during his childhood, but he never lost his love for the hills. 

 

In school, Jack excelled academically, including his induction into the National Honor Society. After graduating from Mt....