obituaries

John S. Phillips, age 70, of Columbus, Ohio passed away May 7, 2024. Preceded in death by parents: Rolla Jr. and Betty Phillips. Survived by wife, Sandra; daughters: Tonya and Micki (Keith); granddaughters: Shayla and Lindsey; brother, Gary (Linda); numerous nieces. John retired from Sheet Metal Workers Local 24/98. He was an avid Nascar fan and previous race car driver at Columbus Motor Speedway. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ohio Health Hospice. Friends and family will join...

Martha Oglesbee, age 95, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Arlington Court. Preceded in death by, husband, Everett Oglesbee, son, Zane Abdon, parents, Jesse and Helen Jordan, numerous brothers and sisters. Survived by, children, Mike (Diane) Abdon, Dennis (Naomi) Abdon and Terri (Jim) Young, grandchildren, Jody, Tia, Derek, Aaron, Jessica, Ashley, Megan, Dena, Jason, Matt, Adam (Amy) and Alex (Lizzie), numerous great grandchildren, other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY...

Patricia Ann (Linville) Nicol, age 93, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at her residence. She was employed with The Department of Mental Health (COPH). Longtime member of Concordia Lutheran Church. Patricia was a district officer with the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML).Preceded in death by, infant son, Larry. parents, Raymond and Hazel Linville, sister, Marilyn Davis, brother, Raymond Linville. Survived...

Donzella Hale, age 74, passed away May 3, 2024 at her Grove City residence. Arrangements pending with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME.

Weltha A. Knight, age 90, passed away on May 1, 2024 in Pataskala, Ohio.  She was born on May 9, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio to Frank Irvin and Weltha (Gordon) Schreiner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters: Frances A. Schreiner, Faye I.  McWhorter; brothers: Frank L. Schreiner, James J. Schreiner and her ex-husband, William Knight. Weltha had a great sense of humor. She loved sharing silly jokes and cartoons. Her favorite holiday was Halloween. She...

Wayne Aaron Winslow, age 51, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Grant Medical Center. Wayne was a hard working man and always took care of his family. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed concerts, dining out, playing basketball and spending time with family and friends. Preceded in death by sister, Patricia Winslow; mother, Brenda Robinson; father, Walter Kibby Sr. Survived by daughter, Olivia Winslow; significant other, Wanda Curry; brothers, Walter Kibby Jr. and Wade...

Bryant Allen Fetherolf, age 42, passed away Aprill 30, 2024 at his Galloway residence. Previously attended Westland High School. Bryant was a techie and enjoyed working with computers, cell phones and anything technological. He was loved by his family and friends and will be sadly missed.  Preceded in death by brother, Chad James Fetherolf (2012); grandmothers: Marie Muller O'Neil, Jennie Fetherolf Grossi; grandfathers: Harry Muller and Raymond Fetherolf. Survived by parents,...

Rufus Neace, age 94 ,passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at his residence. Retired from the 7 UP bottling company. He loved to fish, watch any kind of sports and play cards, especially poker. Member AMVETS.  Preceded in death by, daughters, Barbara Lamme and Lois Fleming, parents, Zach and Mary Neace, numerous brothers and sisters. Survived by, children, Rick (Lisa) Neace, Jerry (Cindy) Neace, Paul Neace and Dorinda Hostottle, brothers, James and Billy Ray, sisters, Hazel and Sarah,...

Kevin Martin Kay, Born December 25, 1957, Went home April 29, 2024. Survived by his wife Catherine, children Jonathan (Ashley) Kay, Meghan (Tim) Morrison, and Shannon (Nicholas) Summers. Grandchildren Elizabeth, Savannah, and Kagan. Siblings Michael and Pam Falls, Kelly (Don) Sladoje, Kerry Kay. Niece, Lucy Falls, and nephews Ryan Kay and Brian Falls. Numerous cousins. Kevin graduated from Hilliard High School Class of 1976 where he was a member of the “In the Know” Team...

Darlene J. Ramey, age 85, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Ashville, OH. Darlene used to love going to her cabin in Vinton County with her husband Harold for more than 30 years, having the entire family out on the weekends, creating lasting memories. She retired from Sears. Preceded in death by, parents, Robert Sr and Ruth Mendenhall, husband, Harold Ramey, children, Carolyn Garling and Rick Ramey, sister, Diane England, sons in law, Gary Garling and Jerry Williams, great grandson,...