Jul 21, 2023

Mary Louise Blanton, aged 77, of Belle Center, Ohio, departed from this world on July 21, 2023. She was born on August 15, 1945, in Springfield, Ohio, to Marjorie, Miranda and Joseph Westlake.

Mary was a cherished member of the community, and her passing has left a profound void in the hearts of her loved...

Jul 21, 2023

Carla Summers, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 21,

2023 surrounded by loved ones at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Carla was

born on July 19, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan. Carla was an admirable woman

who demonstrated strength and resilience in the face of adversity. She was a

devoted mother and...

Jul 19, 2023

James Garabrandt passed away on Wednesday July 19, 2023.

He was born October 19, 1936 to Jake and Ester Garabrandt.

He is survived by his children Paul, Nancy, Anne, Jody, Wendy, and Quinn.

Jul 18, 2023

Richard Monroe Skaggs

Of Marysville, OH passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023 at OSU, Columbus, OH.

He was born January 15, 1950, Portsmouth, OH to George Frederick and Anna Ruth (Triplett) Skaggs. He was preceded in death by both parents and his brother, William Frederick, AZ and a sister Georgeanna Carol Ward,...

Jul 16, 2023

Forrest Frederick Thaxton, known as Frosty to his family, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on July 16,2023 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.

He was born on September 12, 1934 in Smyrna, Ohio to the late Forrest H. and Eva Frederick Thaxton.

He was a graduate of Cadiz High School...

Jul 15, 2023

John H. Cordell (76), a proud Veteran of the United States Army, passed away peacefully on July

15, 2023 with his loving family by his side. He was born December 18, 1946 to Phyllis and Walter

Cordell in Kenton, Ohio.

John was a devoted son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather....

Jul 15, 2023

John T. Ash Jr., age 71, of Columbus, was born April 18, 1952 and passed away July 15, 2023.

He graduated from Franklin High School.

He is survived by wife Virginia A. Ash; daughters Tina M. Shields, Michelle Ash, and Tina Ash; sons Robert Shields, Ronald Shields, Jimmy Ash, and Roger...

Jul 13, 2023

Phyllis Ann "Sis" Banks (née Evans), of Dayton, OH, passed away on July 13, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton surrounded by her family and ministry colleagues.

Phyllis dedicated her life to serving others. You could have seen her at many different Frisch's restaurants over the years from Middletown to Dayton. Her most recent role before...

Jul 12, 2023

Leaf Cremation will be handling arrangements

Jul 12, 2023

David Cox, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on July 12th 2023.

He was born Julv 11th 1987 in West Union, Ohio.

He is survived by his children Emma Cox and David CoX Jr.;  mother Susan Cox; father Roy Cox; sisters Rebecca and Angie; brothers Randy and Jeremy; nieces Brittany, Ashley and...

Jul 11, 2023

With a heavy heart and a loving spirit, we announce the passing of Donald Lee Bell, Jr., best known by his stage name, Mann, aka Redd, aka Roc (& possibly a few other aliases, lol). Born on February 25, 1964, he was called to the grand stage in the sky on July 11, 2023, in Columbus, OH.

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Jul 9, 2023

Joanne Ruth Kemmerer, 85, of Canal Winchester, OH has passed away on July 9, 2023. She will be sorely missed.

She was born on 5/9/1938 in Toledo Ohio and was the daughter of the late Raymond W. Tuck & Florence G. (Mowry) Tuck.

She is preceded in death by her late husband Kermit...

Jul 9, 2023

Mal Y. Lewis, 82, born 15/15/1940, of Bexley, Ohio, passed away on 07/09/2023. Leaf Cremation will be handling services for the family.

Jul 9, 2023

Margaret Ann Perkins (Webb), affectionately known as Maggie, passed away on July 9, 2023, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Born on February 6, 1956, in Monterey, California, she was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who will be remembered for her passionate, loving, and thoughtful nature.

Maggie studied at The Ohio State University, where she fostered a...

Jul 8, 2023

Tina Moore (Reid) of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on July 8th of 2023. She was born on February 11th 1966 in Lancaster Ohio to parents Douglas and Mary Reid. Tina is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents and her son Austin Kirk. She was a former employee of Lucent Technologies, a hairdresser, a beloved babysitter and caregiver. She...

Jul 8, 2023

Ada (Bunny) L. Moore 77 went home to be with the Lord on July 8th.

She was preceded in death by her companion of 34 years, Rethel Pack Jr. (RJ).

Her favorite jobs were: Being an officer for the South Solen police department, being a cook and waitress - she loved...

Jul 7, 2023

Lawanda Mae Jacks, a woman as spirited and warm as a freshly baked loaf of bread, traded Newark Ohio's crazy weather for the celestial breezes of the great beyond on July 7, 2023. Born on July 6, 1951, in Chicago, IL to the late Kenneth Ervin and Goldie Yonkers, Lawanda was a mid-century marvel, a woman of many talents...

Jul 6, 2023

Carolyn Louise Walker passed away on 07/06/2023. Leaf Cremation will be taking care of her arrangements with the family.

Jun 28, 2023

Robin Marie (Eastlick) Vance, a devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023, in Newark, OH, after a brave battle with MDS/AML.

Born on September 27, 1965, in Cuba City, WI, she was soon adopted by Earl and Shirley Eastlick, a loving family that shaped her into the...

Jun 26, 2023

Karola Novak, 58, of Mansfield, Ohio, went to heaven on 6/26/2023.

Karola loved family, nature, enjoyed collecting candles and photography.

Karola will be greatly missed. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and coworker.

She is survived by Donald Jeffrey Novak, Damien Jeffrey Novak, Angela...