obituaries

Kelli E. Hetrick-Mashburn, age 54, a woman who loved her family and friends, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Doctor's Hospital West. Longtime employee of Heartland Bank. Kelli loved riding motorcycles with her husband David as well as gardening. Preceded in death by, father, Gerald Morris, aunts, Geraldine Longstreth and Kathy Matheny, uncle, Dave Longstreth, nephew, Brett Morris. Survived by, husband, David, children, Nikole (Kenny) Thornton, Devin Kautz, Michael (Tiffany)...

Jamie R. Wharton, age 44, passed away on December 3, 2022. Preceded in death by, father, James Wharton. Survived by, mother, Kathy Wharton, brother, James (Tavia) Wharton Jr., sister, Tina Wharton, numerous other family and friends. Private family arrangements have been completed at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St.

Helen L. Holbert, age 89, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Columbus Healthcare Center. Helen loved her family, cooking and baking. Preceded in death by, parents, Willis Sr and Flossie, brothers and sisters, Charles, Irene, Albert, Elsie, Bessie, Jessie, Danzel and Edna, children, Ronald, Marlene, Freda, Carl Jr "Buster", Larry and Jeffrey Sr. Survived by, daughter, Darlinda Holbert, grandchildren, Elenora (Justin) Dominquez, Keith Maye, YoneeQua Holbert, Jeffrey (Alma)...

Jo Ann Manring, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Doctor's Hospital West. Graduate of Columbus West High School. Retired from The Ohio State University after 27 years and is a member of The Ohio State University Retirees Association. Preceded in death by, parents, George and Edna Wolfe, sisters in law, Carole Wolfe, brother in law, Wayne Royer.  Survived by, brothers and sisters, John Wolfe, David (Nancie) Wolfe, Sharon Royer and Sue (Rev. John...

  Earl J. Toles, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, James and Margaret Toles, brothers and sisters, Rosemarie, Joyce, Jim, Jerry, John and Margaret, Aunt, Frances. Survived by children, Chad, Ricco, Earl, Darnell and Maggie, Lifelong partner, Celeste Hinton, grandchildren, Cassius, Amari, Talani, Booker, Noah, Dallas, Carolina, Shyann and Kortny, brothers and sisters, Edna, Gloria, Lewie, Dinah, Christina, Tom and Sammy, Dearest friend...

Sharon Elizabeth Brownfield, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at her residence. Retired Registered Nurse. Preceded in death by, parents, Lawrence and Anna Mae Ware, son in law, Stefan Lewis. Survived by, husband, Jerry, children, Noel Lewis and Jennifer (Michael) Probst, grandchildren, Teddy, Caleb, Owen and Emma, numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Sunday, 1-3 PM.

Joseph Q. Swartz (AKA The General, The Man, The Myth, The Legend and The Mayor of Rene Ct) Age 75, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at his residence. He was a 1965 graduate of Bishop Ready High School. Retired from Otis Elevator with 40 years of service as a member of the IUEC Local 37. He was always willing to help everyone. Preceded in death by father, William Swartz, and brother, William Swartz. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Cindy, mother, Mary Swartz, children, Joe...

Olger Xavier Yadaicela Garcia, age 31, passed away November 26, 2022 at OSU Medical Center. Friends may call Saturday, December 3rd from 11am-3pm at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 West Broad St. Burial will occur in Ecuador.

Our cherished son, Christian Cromer, unexpectedly passed away on November 25, 2022 at the age of 21. He is survived by those that loved him most including his father Robert Cromer, his mother Tiffany Hutchins, his stepfather Todd Hutchins, his brother Caleb and his sisters, Loghan, Kinley, Rees and Elizabeth. In addition, Christian was survived by his grandmother Ruann Cromer, his Pop-Pop Gary Wallace and his GJ and Papaw, Jan and Greg Henize. Others Christian left behind include...

Allen Beasley, age 81, passed away November 25, 2022 at Columbus Care Center. US Air Force veteran. Allen was a truck driver and member of the Teamsters. In his spare time, he also enjoyed fishing. Preceded in death by parents: Howard and Mary Beasley; twin brother, Howard Jr. Survived by wife, Nancy Beasley; children: Cindy Pinon, Della Martin, Ruth Rodriguez, Joey Beasley, Edith Marquez and Victoria Fernandez; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. Friends may...