obituaries

Justin Lee Johnson, a loving partner, father, brother and friend, passed away, unexpectedly, on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at his residence. Justin loved working on cars, fishing, drinking beer and singing songs. Preceded in death by, parents, Jerry and Joy Johnson. Survived by, best friend and partner, Abigail Sparks, children, Steven, Charity, Blake and J.J., sisters, Destiney (Clifford) Johnson, Christina (Derrick) George and Unique Johnson, brothers, Devin Maynard, Jerry Johnson III...

Thomas Joseph "Tommy" Notturniano, age 71, passed away, unexpectedly, Monday, January 13, 2020 in Ormond Beach, FL  He was a retired Columbus Police Officer. In his more than 34 years on the force, he worked with SWAT, Narcotics, Vice, SRB, Firearm Instruction, Dive Team, Honor Guard, taught police training at Eastland Vocational School and also served as a Sergeant with the Ashville Police . An assignment he had his last few years in a very impressive career in law enforcement was...

John David "Jack" Jones, age 71, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his residence. Retired from Banner Stamping. Veteran US Army. 1968 graduate of Central High School.  Volunteer with The Columbus Fire Auxiliary. Preceded in death by, parents, Wilbert and Orla Jones, brothers, Toby, Richard and Jimmy. Survived by, wife of 50 years, Nancy, sons, John C. (Pam) Jones and Mike (Shannon) Jones, grandchildren, John Jr, Ryan (Amanda), Ashleigh, Shaianne, Shayla,...

Steven Darst, age 61, passed away January 11, 2020 at OSU Medical Center. Steven attended North High School, was an avid fisherman, buckeye fan, was a talented baker; most of all loved all of his kids and family and enjoyed spending time with them. Preceded in death by: Parents: Jerald and Helen Darst; brothers: Harold, Bob and Don.  Survived by:  fiance', Terri Wooten; daughters, Amy (Mike) Bancroft; Shana Darst; son, P.J (Tammy) Darst; 9 grandchildren...

Penny Sue VanDyke, age 60, passed away at her Gallipolis home. Penny was a 1978 graduate of Northland High School. Member of Vinton Baptist Church in Vinton, Ohio. Penny loved to crochet, gardening, loved spending time with her grandchildren and loved her dog, BooBoo. Preceded in death by husband, Darrell James VanDyke; mother, Barbara Morris and grandson, Noah. Survived by father, Dewey Morris; daughter, Kelly Whiteside; sons: Jason Whiteside (Crystal Cox), Joseph (Hannah) Whiteside; 7...

Gregg Richard, a loving, caring man, passed away peacefully at home on 1/7/20 surrounded by his family. He was proud to serve his country in the navy for 6 years followed by a long successful career in the insurance business.  His love of boats and cars was exceeded only by his love of family.  He will be deeply missed by his wife, Lori, and his children, stepchildren, grandchildren, sister, in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousin.  A private memorial service will be held for...

Randee Lynn (Ballard) Sternick, age 74, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Doctors Hospital West. Born in Madison, W.V., on September 17, 1945 to the late Admiral "Boots" Ballard and Leora (Miller) Ballard. Randee attended Scott High School and was a band member. She was a retired hairdresser.  Also preceded in death by, great grandson, Grayson. Survived by, loving husband of 53 years, Raymond Sternick, loving daughters, Terri (Aron) Williamson and Susan...

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Richard O. Trimmer, age 74, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Doctors Hospital West. Preceded in death by, wife, Jane Trimmer. Survived by, sons, Danile (Kim) Trimmer and Richard (Stacey) Trimmer, grandchildren, Katlin, Kennedy, Sierra, Jada, great grandchildren, Riley and Paisley, brother, Michael, sister, Barbara. Arrangements completed at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St.

Sheila M. Tipton, age 31, passed away January 4, 2020. Preceded in death by mother, Samantha Arney; sister, Amanda Tipton; niece, Riley Moore. Survived by: grandparents, Bobby and Patsy Bocook; father, William Tipton; fiance, Timothy Hoffman; children: Christian, Jeremiah, Kailea, Morgiana; siblings: Joylene Flores, Jessie Flores, Jason Burton, Veronica Denner, Jarrod Young; special aunts who helped raise her, Shana and Shawna;aunt, Shelli Griffey, uncle, Mark Tipton and  numerous...