obituaries

Russell Slagle, age 98, passed away April 11, 2021 at Columbus Healthcare. Arrangements completed at Jerry Spears Funeral Home with Crematory, 2693 WEst Broad St.

Luis Narciso Flores, age 32, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Grant Medical Center. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Thursday, 11-1 PM where service will follow at 1:00 PM. Interment Alton Cemetery.

Joey L. Gilliam, age 42, passed away April 9, 2021 at his Urbana, Ohio residence. Preceded in death by father, Henry Gilliam; sister, Tonja Gilliam; brother, Henry Jamie Gilliam; step brother, Eric M. Diamond. Survived by mother, Rita (Doug) Diamond Sr., daughters: Lashay Gilliam, Jasmine Gilliam, Star Gilliam; brother: Clayton Byington; step sister, Crystal Bostick (Bradd); step brothers: K.C. Diamond (Kendra), D.J. Diamond (Trina); step sister, Becky Diamond. Friends may call Thursday from...

Charles F. Miller, age 83, a fun and loving man who accepted everyone, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at his residence.  He was a longtime employee of both Lusterware and Rayethon. Veteran US Army. Survived by, wife, Elaine, children, Beth (Scott) Korab, Mike Miller, Linda (Tony) Monreal, Kym (Dan) Tangeman, Cindy (David) Schroeck and Steve Miller, grandchildren, Patty, Erin, Tommy, Rose, Shae, Dustin, Madison, Shawn, Shane, Michael, Charles, Nicholas,  sister,...

Douglas Allen Hayes, age 49, passed away April 9, 2021 at Doctors West Hospital. Friends may call Saturday, April 17 from 1-3pm at Jerry Spears Funeral Home, 2693 West Broad St, where service will be held at 3pm. Please check back for complete obituary.

Ralph Charles Locke Jr., 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Mt Carmel Grove City to be with the Lord. Ralph was born on August 21st, 1939 in Mobile, Alabama and is a veteran of the United States Air Force. Ralph was a devout Catholic and attended Saint Cecilia Church every Sunday with his wife, Maureen. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, #2898, and was awarded the Greater Columbus Chapter, Family of the Year award in 2018. Ralph also enjoyed giving back to...

Constance Irma Rich (nee Barkhau) "Connie" went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Rich; parents, Julius and Ruth Barkhau. Survived by sister, Tina (Rick) Sweetland; brothers, Julius (Jere) and Randy (Sandy) Barkhau; also survived by six nieces and nephews, ten great nieces and nephews and a couple of great great nieces and nephews. Connie loved her friends at Seton West Apartments, loved her many cats throughout the years. She...

Donna G. Fahy, age 43, a loving mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 in Logan, OH. Preceded in death by, parents, Marion and Bertha Vanhoose, brother, Ronald Campbell, father of her son, Darren Parden. Survived by, children, Tyler (Samantha) Parden, Jamie Payne, Makayla Payne, Drew Fahy and Kenzie Fahy, grandson, Grayson, sister, Linda (Greg) Groves, brother, Ritchie Campbell, nieces and nephews, Naomi (Shane) Stamper, Nina Campbell, Jesse (Amie)...

Ted Thomas Orr, from Upper Arlington, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the age of 45 with his wife and mother by his side. Ted’s physical company will be sadly missed but the personality that touched so many will live on for infinity.  Ted is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Kimberly, and two sons Ashton and Miles.  He is also survived by his caring parents Richard and Laura Orr, his four big brothers Joseph (Christy), James (Angela), Robert...

Charles Herbert Vann Sr., age 72, passed away April 2, 2021 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Please check back for complete obituary.