obituaries

Michael W. Walker, age 71, passed away on October 17, 2019. Arrangements completed at Jerry Spears Funeral Home with Crematory, 2693 West Broad St. Columbus, OH.

Dawn R. Grubb-Ellis, age 51, passed away, unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Preceded in death by father, Robert Price. Survived by mother, Judy Tigner; daughters: DeeDee and Bobbi; sons: Frankie and Trey; grandchildren: Trimity, Carter, Bela, Myles, baby Ryan and Kyeem; sisters: Rachel and Frieda; brothers: Marvin and Keith; many nieces and nephews; numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St., Monday,...

Cynthia A. Whittenburg, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at her residence. Preceded in death by, parents, Lloyd and Martha Henney, husband, Homer, brother, Bruce Henney. Survived by, son, Christopher (Roberta Rendrick) Henney, grandson, Joey Rendrick, sister, Etta (Dave) Kill, close friend, Crista Beardsley, numerous other family and friends. Arrangements have been completed at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St.

Shirley M. Linser, age 84, passed away on October 12, 2019. She was born on April 19, 1935. Survived by 4 children: Karen Lyons, Arlene Beatty, Lorraine (Mark) Carpenter, Edward Linser Jr. (Jackie Santo); 4 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren and many extended family, friends and neighbors. A special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Mount Carmel Grove City. Shirley loved and cared for all of God's creatures. Through her life she was dedicated to...

Scott Luke Fletcher Jr., age 36, passed away Sunday, October 13 at his Columbus residence. Scott enjoyed spending time with his family, camping and fishing. Preceded in death by: daughter, Aaliyha. Survived by wife, Desire; daughter, Allysia; stepchildren: Natalie, Mason and Tomas; parents: Beverly (Bill) Trapp and Scott (Marcia) Fletcher; sisters: Heather, Kimberly, Christine, Tina, Kysha, Amanda, Wendy and Kelley; brother, Greg; nieces and nephews: Shaolin, Stephen, Heaven,...

Vincent E. "Man Man" Montgomery Jr., age 30, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at University Hospital East. Preceded in death by, paternal grandmother, Tommie Henry, brother, Andrew, cousin, Dimitrious Baxter, nephew, Jasiah, godson, Ricaus. Survived by, father, Vincent (Rainelle) Montgomery, birth Mother: Angela Crutchfield ,  mother, Lori Woods, sisters and brothers, Victoria, Vontisha, Lavona, Devonte, Honestie, Julian, Brianna, Shila, Jordan and Emmanuel, nieces and...

William A. Goodwin, age 71, passed away, unexpectedly, Friday, October 11, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements are being completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St.

Tonya A. O'Hara, age 40, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at University Hospital, after an extended battle with cancer. Preceded in death by, father, Teddy O'Hara. Survived by, children, Adrianna O'Hara and Angel Anderson, mother, Delores O'Hara, brothers, Timothy O'Hara and Teddy O'Hara, best friend, Paul McGee, numerous other family and friends. Arrangements were completed at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St.

William C. "Chris" Wright, age 43, passed away, peacefully, at Ohio State University Hospital, after an extended illness.  He was a 1995 graduate of Westland High School. Chris was employed at Ricart Automotive, where he was known to always get everyone's attention with his funny socks. He was an avid buyer on Facebook Marketplace as well!! Preceded in death by, maternal grandmother, Phyllis Farney, aunt, Annette Burchett. Survived by, children, Miranda (Clint)...

Kristen Maria Hall (nugget) my most beautiful girl who was always my protector the one true girl friend and love of my life passed away October 5, 2019 at the young age of 26 with many family and friends at her side. Preceded in death by grandfather, Clyde Workman. She is survived by her mother and father, Melisa Workman and Graham J. Hall; grandmother, Freda Sowards; brothers: Anthony, Roger, Stephen; stepmom,  Darlene Workman; Michael Sowards; uncles: Mark Hall, Christopher Workman,...