obituaries

Dorothy J. Perry, age 70 of Columbus, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at her residence, after a long and courageous fight with stomach cancer.Dorothy was born  March 23, 1953, in Richland, VA, to the late James (Jim) and Gertrude Belcher. She was a devout Christian  and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Dorothy had a zest for life and she enjoyed spending her time with  family and friends, whom she loved deeply. She...

Frank Cruz, age 60, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Preceded in death by, brother in law, Rene Ayala. Survived by, wife, Lourdes, daughter, Thania Suarez, grandchildren, Johann Mendoza, Liam Mendoza and Yatsuri Mendoza, sisters, Emily, Gloria, Yvette and Yvonne, numerous other family and friends, Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 11AM - 1PM where service will follow at 1PM. Interment...

John Owen Good, age 59, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Preceded in death by, maternal grandparents, Luanna and Les Fullen, father, Timothy Good, brother, Troy Good. Survived by, mother, Carol Good, sister, Timolin Good, brother, Shawn Good, significant other, Patti Allen, numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 5-7 PM where service will follow at 7 PM. Pastor...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Harry Christopher Stevens, “Chris”, announce his passing on March 18th, 2023. He was 68 years old. He was born in Louisville, KY, to Lee and Dorothy Stevens. After graduating from Fern Creek High School, he went on to study and receive his bachelor’s degree in Recreation at Eastern Kentucky University. Upon graduation in 1978, Chris began his military career. Serving proudly and honorably in the United States Army. Achieving the...

Albert Tanner Moraine, Jr., age 82, passed on to eternal life while surrounded by family the morning of  March 18, 2023 from complications related to diabetes and heart failure. Al was born June 19, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio to Mary Elizabeth (Hennessy) and Albert Tanner Moraine Sr. Al grew up on the Hilltop, attended St. Aloysius  Elementary School and graduated from Aquinas High School Class of  1958. Al had many occupations throughout his early life including paper carrier,...

Phyllis Roush, age 92, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023  Preceded in death by Parents :Arthur and Martha Roush; brother, John Roush; sister, Beatrice. Survived by sister, Patty Whitaker; niece ,Rhonda Voss; nephews Roger and Rocky Whitacker. Private family arrangements have been completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 West Broad St.

Darren Keith Chandler, age 46, passed away March 17, 2023. He was a loving husband, dad and pawpaw. Preceded in death by dad, Stephen Loew; son, Tracy. Survived by wife, Carol; children: Darren Jr. "Chief", Stephen (Patricia) Hammond, Kevin (Abbygail), William, Wyatt (Tiffany), Brittany (Josh) Robeson, Sharon Frazier and Hope Frazier; grandchildren: Darren "Little Chief", Everleigh "Gorgeous Lady", Elliot "Stabler", Haylea, Payge, Jordan, Jasper,...

Keith David Retzlaff, age 63, passed away March 13, 2023 at his residence. He graduated from Bowling Green State University with a BS/BA in Business Administration. Following college he worked in the magazine wholesale business where he worked for CBS Magazine which is how he ended up in Columbus. Keith owned his own carryout beverage business and had most recently been a driving instructor where he received numerous accolades from students for his superb teaching style. He was always the...

Helen was called home on March 13th 2023 to join her loving husband Kendrick Gillispie and three children: sons, Jeffrey Gillispie, Rodney (spouse Linda) Gillispie and daughter, Lisa (spouse Robert Ward); and granddaughter, Brittany Temple in the kingdom of heaven. Helen was a God fearing, loving, independent and courageous woman. Helen was a social butterfly with a smile that could light up the darkest room. She is survived by brother, Cecil Lake; grandchildren: Jeffery Gillispie, Chad...

Jessica Colegrove, age 36, passed away at her Columbus residence on March 11, 2023. Arrangements have been completed at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY.