Obituaries Listing

Michael "Mick" McFarland
Mar 22, 2021
Michael Edward “Mick” McFarland, age 70, of Hilliard, passed away March 22, 2021. Graduate of Hilliards High School Class of 1968. US Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. He retired from Ashland Chemical. Mick wanted nothing more than to come home from Vietnam and live the proud life of an American serving the war-torn hills of Vietnam as an artillery...
Henry Smith
Mar 19, 2021
Henry Franklin Smith was born in Kernersville, NC, to his parents Joseph Glenn Smith and Martha Mae Elliott Smith on October 27, 1932. Henry was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Ernestine Swaim Minish and Josephine Bell. Survived by his brother Dr. Jerry (Elizabeth) Smith, sons Eric Elliott (Pamela) Smith, Evan Anthony (Linda) Smith, grandsons Anthony Smith and...
Shayne Stevens
Mar 19, 2021
Shayne Richard Stevens, 38, passed away Friday, March 19th after a bloody battle with a hibernating grizzly bear. Ok, not really, but Shayne always wanted to get your attention.
Shayne is survived by the love of his life and best friend, Vaneesha Bouaroy Stevens; his pride and joys, Gage and Braydon, supportive devoted parents Marsha Bendle and Rick Stevens of Thornville;...
Elizabeth Epling
Mar 18, 2021
Elizabeth Earline Epling (Powers), born November 16, 1934 in Tiny, VA, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. Retired from OhioHealth, Grant Medical Center where she served in the physicians dining room. She took such good care of the doctors and was missed by many when she retired. Preceded in death by parents Harvey and Ina Powers, husband...

Barbara Finkes
Mar 16, 2021
Barbara Finkes, age 97, passed away March 16, 2021. Barbara loved going to the Bargain Box with Sherley and also going to church sales. She was the former owner of the Dock Stop. Preceded in death by husband Carl, brothers Cles, Charles “Jack” and Jim Love, sister Alyce Cox. Survived by son David (Patricia) Finkes, daughter Carol L. Finkes, grandchildren...
Gene A. Neal
Mar 12, 2021
Gene A. Neal went to join the Lord on Friday, March 12, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mary Jane, his children Gregg, Gary, Karen (Lorence), Stephen, and his beloved grandchild, Matthew, his brother Morris, Brother-in-law Edward (Moe). He was preceded in death by his parents Maurice and Mildred, brother Raymond and beloved daughter-in-law Dawn....
David Dever
Mar 10, 2021
David Dever, 46, of Galloway Ohio on passed away on March 10, 2021. He graduated from Hilliard Davidson High School in 1992 and attended Wilmington College following high school but returned to the Columbus area where he lived throughout his adult life.
As a child, David kept his parents and family on their toes. We’re pretty sure he went...

Joy Brake
Mar 10, 2021
Joy Lynne (Buker) Brake, passed away March 10, 2021 at home in Upper Arlington, Ohio and was born September 9, 1934 in Newark, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerald L. Brake. She is survived by her three children: Jeffrey Brake, Jodi Pinyerd (Alan), and Jay (Joanne) Brake, and grandchildren: Stephanie (Kurt) Emeigh, AJ Pinyerd, Jayson...
Pete J. Pennell
Mar 7, 2021
Pete Pennell, age 89, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Doctor’s West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Logan, Ohio to the late Frank and Mary Pennell, he was the last of their eleven children. Pete was a graduate of Logan High School, Class of 1950. After graduating, Pete joined the United States Navy and honorably...

Kaye Myers
Mar 5, 2021
Kaye Ann Myers, age 78, of Hilliard, passed away March 5, 2021. Kaye was of Christian faith. She retired from Sears Distribution Center with many years of service. She loved gardening and watching the vast animals in her back yard. Preceded in death by parents Charles and Ollie Cunningham, sisters Linda Cunningham, brother Charles Cunningham and fur friend and companion...
Dennis Palko
Mar 3, 2021
Dennis George Palko, age 70, of Hilliard passed away March 3rd, 2021. Dennis will be remembered by those who knew him for his kind heart and giving nature. Dennis spent his life giving to others. He was often involved in volunteer work including church fish fries, annual city car shows, house repairs for neighbors, and working part-time at Lowes after...
Thomas Wuertz
Mar 2, 2021
Thomas M. Wuertz, age 76, of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Tom was a man of few words but there was no stopping him of telling you his opinion. If you were loved by Tom, you knew it. He loved softball, OSU football and basketball games, golf, both playing and watching. He loved having family and friends over...
Thomas Wycuff
Mar 1, 2021
Thomas R. Wycuff, age 68, of Riverview, Florida, previously of London, Ohio, went to his heavenly home while in Tidewell hospice in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, in the early morning of March 1, 2021. Thomas, known as Tom to his friends and family, was born March 18,1952 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio to late Robert and Mary (Cotterman)...
Sandy (Dylewski) Barrett
Feb 27, 2021
Sandy (Dylewski) Barrett, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 11:50 a.m. from complications of autoimmune liver disease. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by so many of her family and friends. Sandy was generous with her time and talents and she welcomed everyone with open arms and...
Jack M. Craft
Feb 26, 2021
Jack Maynard Craft, at the age of 64, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2021 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Doris Craft and his beloved wife of 31 years, Holly Craft.
Jack grew up in Hilliard, Ohio and was a graduate of Hilliard High School, Class of 1975. He went on to...

James Arthur
Feb 19, 2021
James E. Arthur, age 72, of Columbus, passed away suddenly February 19, 2021, at Riverside Hospital with his family at his side. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Mary Ellen Arthur. Survived by loving wife of 41 years, Ann Arthur and daughter, Megan Arthur; as well as sister, Susie Roth. With respect for James’ wishes, there will be no...
Robert Roach Jr.
Feb 19, 2021
Robert Emmett Roach, Jr., age 81, of Hilliard, born November 25, 1939, passed away February 19, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was an enormous fan of the Cincinnati Reds, Old Time Radio Shows and their conventions; model train aficionado and the reigning King of bad puns. He will be fondly remembered by so many he has crossed paths...
Phyllis Carter
Feb 19, 2021
Phyllis Jean (Weeks) Carter of Hilliard, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, February 19, 2021. Born in Bellefontaine, Ohio October 9, 1929 to William C. and Nellie (Plum) Weeks. Married at the Church of Christ in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 12, 1951 to her High School sweetheart Arlin N. Carter, who proceeded her in death on November 2, 1995....
Gregg Hanner
Feb 18, 2021
Gregg Hanner, age 60, a resident of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on February 18, 2021 supported by loving family and friends, both in person and virtually.
Gregg was born February 20, 1960 in Arlington Heights, Illinois to Barbara (nee: Andree) and Emil Hanner and older brother Jerry, who was deeply suspicious of the new interloper. Over...

Vaun Coykendall
Feb 16, 2021
Vaun Lee Coykendall, age 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hilliard, Ohio on February 16, 2021.
Vaun was born on May 8, 1958 in Yellville, Arkansas to Carolyn Ann (Johnson) Coykendall and Earl Vaun Coykendall. His father was in the military and as a family they moved multiple times throughout Vaun’s childhood, living in places such as Portugal...