obituaries

Linda Watson, age 73, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, KY. Arrangements are pending with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME of HILLIARD, 5471 Frazell Rd.   Please check back later for complete obituary and service time information.

Albert F. Noce, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Grant Medical Center. Albert was born and raised in Ashtabula, Ohio. Retired from INEOS Pigments Chemical Company. Albert was a proud Veteran of The United States Air Force, serving in Vietnam and was a longtime member of the VFW. He was an avid Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes and NASCAR fan, he loved his bonzai trees, model cars, animals and was a green thumb. Al was often found watching a cooking show as he had a...

Brian Keith Hunt, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at The Laurels of West Columbus. Private family arrangements have been completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St.

Connie Rae Thomas, age 68, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at her residence in South Dakota. Preceded in death by, parents, John Thomas and Marjorie Fraley, 5 brothers and sisters. Survived by, sisters and brother, Roxie (Richard) Bohn, Peggy Hillard and John Thomas, numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Monday, September 25, 2023 from 4-7 PM. Graveside service and interment, 12:00 Noon Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at...

David Dempsey, age 90, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Columbus West Park. Private family arrangements have been completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St.

Dorothy Ellen Rothwell, age 85, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at her residence. She was a longtime cook with St. Rita's Nursing Home and also worked with The State of Ohio in the taxation department.  Preceded in death by, parents, Milford and Nellie Rothwell, son, Wesley Bentley, sister, Linda Grooms, brothers, Sam Taylor, David Taylor and Michael Taylor, grandsons, Brian Bentley and Andy Bentley, father of her children, William Bentley. Survived by, children, Shonnie...

Norman E. Schultz Jr., age 79, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Norman was retired from Honda. Proud veteran of the US Navy, serving in Vietnam. He loved working on cars and just trying to fix anything that he could. He was a true handyman. Preceded in death by, parents, Norman Sr and Betty Schultz. Survived by, daughters, Tracy (Ian) Keogh and Kristy (Randy) Curnette, grandchildren, Emma, Rachel and Lynzee, great granddaughter, Rhylee, brother,...

Surjit Kaur, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 8:30-9:45 AM where traditional cremation services will follow.

Frankie Coyer, age 24, passed away, unexpectedly, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Friends may call Thursday, September 21 from 11am-1pm at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St. The family is asking for donations to help with funeral expenses. This can be done directly at www.jerryspearsfuneralhome.com. Please consider anything that you can give to help the family at the difficult time.  

Joyce Culwell, age 70, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Doctors Hospital West. Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she also had a tremendous love for animals. She will be deeply missed.  Preceded in death by parents, Dolores and Carl Seymour; husband, Leonard Culwell; grandson, Lester and brother, Charles Seymour. Survived by children: Dolores (Mike Castle) Culwell, Tina (Lester) Ferrell, Bonnie (Tony Cook) Culwell and Tammie (David Patterson)...