obituaries

Sally Green, age 76, passed away August 11, 2019 at Ohio State University Hospital. She was 1960 graduate Grove City High School and a retired LPN at Golden Years Retirement Center In Portsmouth Ohio. Sally loved to dance, especially clogging. She also loved spending quality time with family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Florence and Sterlie Greenlee. Survived by children: Jerri (Randy) Green Van Sky of Grove City, Charles (Dawn) Green...

Grace Arlene Caplinger, age 63, passed away at her residence. Preceded in death by husband, Frank V. Caplinger; son, Frank E. Caplinger; mother, Bessie May; father, Hassell McPeeks; brother, Roger Jenkins. Survived by children: Pamela (Armando) Caplinger, Janice (David) Tello, Tabitha (A.J.) Aspell, Hassell (Ashley) Caplinger, Charlie Caplinger, Grace (Luther) Joyce; 20 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; brother, Melvin Jenkins; sisters: Hazel Moore and Deborah Jenkins; numerous other...

Stephanie Jane Smith, age 60, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at her residence. Preceded in death by: Parents: Leroy and Kathleen Ferrell. Brother: Johnny Wright. Survived by: Husband: Jack. Children: John Lones Jr and Tracy Lones-Bowers. Grandchildren: John Lones III, Jacob Lones, Christopher Bowers and April Bowers. Great grandchildren: John IV, Makenzie, and Riley Lones. Stepchildren: Chris Smith, Annie Gibbs, Terry Smith, Richie Smith and Mindy Strong. Step grandchildren: Meia,...

Robert J. Butcher, age 82, passed away August 9 at his Pataskala home. Veteran U.S.Army. Retired highway truck driver. Past commander American Legion Post #182. He enjoyed fishing, karaoke, and playing slot machines at Scioto Downs. Preceded in death by: wife, Katherine; step-son, Anthony Spencer; first wife, Virginia. Survived by: 7 children: David Butcher, Denise (Frank) Specie, Donald (Jeri) Butcher, Mary (Todd) Butcher, Margaret (R.J.) Butcher-Shaw, Patty (Scott) Robbins, Jennifer...

Michelle S. Farrell, age 34, passed away August 8, 2019. Arrangements completed by Jerry Spears Funeral Home with Crematory, 2693 West Broad St. Columbus, OH 43204

Linda Marie Colley, age 68, passed away on August 7, 2019. She was born on March 28, 1951 in Ironton, Ohio to the late Eugene and Hazel Whitt. She is preceded in death by her siblings: Richard Whitt, Leonard Whitt, James Whitt, Delores Rutherford, Helen Ross and Janet Keen. She is survived by her children: Donald Gaver and Robert Gaver; sisters: Lora Whitt, Opal Whitt, Elizabeth Whit; brother, Jairus Whitt; many other nieces, nephews and other friends and family.  Friends may call at...

Racine Moore Rohrbaugh, age 88, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at her residence. Preceded in death by, first husband, Darvin Moore, second husband, Howard Rohrbough. Survived by, son, Greg (Deborah) Moore, grandchildren, Tracie (Travis) Gilmer, Christina Moore and Jason Moore, great grandchildren, Trevor, Tyler and Tanner,  step-daughter, Rose (Charles) Goodyear, close niece and nephew, Joyce Reid and Kenneth Moore, great nieces, Mollie Kelley and Callie. Numerous other family...

Donald G. Beckett, age 61, born in Toledo, OH., passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at his residence. Employed with Manheim of Ohio in Grove City. Member VFW #1928 and American Legion #532. Preceded in death by, parents, George and Yolanda Beckett, brothers, Dennis and Gary Beckett. step-daughter, Tracie Burre, step-son, Terry Henry. Survived by, wife, Kathleen, daughter, Lindsey (Christopher McCarry) Beckett, grandchildren, Landon, Sophia, Benjamin and Mollie, brother, Robert (Patricia)...

Paul Dennis King Jr., age 52, passed away August 1, 2019 at his Columbus residence. Employed with Kroger Columbus Bakery for over 10 years. Attended Potters House Church of God. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Ella Cattell, Paul King Sr. Survived by: daughter, Amanda (Dave) King; grandchildren: Daimen and Trinity; brother, Dennis (Tia) King; sisters:Cathy (Scott) Dingess and Kim King; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call at Jerry Spears Funeral Home, 2693 W....

Larry Wayne Burns, age 40, passed away at his Columbus residence on August 1, 2019. He was a devoted family man and a loving son, father and brother. Larry enjoyed hunting and was also a sports fan. Preceded in death by father, Larry Burns Sr.; aunt, Patricia Brison. Survived by mother, Diana Balling; aunt, Nancy Balling; stepmom, Laura Burns; stepdad, David Griffin; children: Kaydence and Larry Burns; sister, Christiana Burns; brother, Charles (Bonnie) Griffin; cousins: Patrick Balling,...