obituaries

Constance L. Shepherd, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at her residence.  Preceded in death by, parents, Warren and Bernice Steiner. Survived by, husband, Bill, children, Matt Shepherd, Luke (Jolene) Shepherd and Adam (Brandy) Shepherd, grandchildren, Dominic and Millie, numerous other family and friends. Private family burial will take place at Rose Hill Burial Park, Springfield, OH. Arrangements are being completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME of HILLIARD, 5471 ...

William Arthur Bare, age 60, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Ohio Health Hospice.  He was a longtime employee with Plaskolite. Graduate of Westland High School. He loved music, playing both regular guitar and bass and also really enjoyed working on cars, building cars and engines from the ground up. He will be missed. Preceded in death by, parents, William and Sue Bare, daughter, Brandy Bethel. Survived by, wife, Sharon, sons, Cody Bethel, Joe Sagstetter and Ryan Sagstetter, ...

John Edward Biehl, age 85, of Columbus (previously of Marietta) passed away Monday, May 25, 2026. Survived by his loving family, sons John (Erin) Biehl of Westerville and Robert (Michelle) Biehl of Columbus; grandchildren Amber, Bob and John; sister Katherine Ann Siddall of Pennsylvania; and nieces and many friends. John was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 45 years, Ruthanne. John served in the US Navy and was employed by Ohio Bell Telephone, from which he retired early after 27 ...

Elmira Louise McGoon, age 78, passed away May 20, 2026 at her Columbus, Ohio residence. Preceded in death by parents; bothers and sisters; husband, Jack and son, Robert. Survived by life partner, Donnie Baker, children: Jacqualyn (Renita Bolin) Dunkle, Tammy (Roy) Becker and Roy Lee McGoon; 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild; numerous other family and friends. Friends may call Tuesday, May 26 from 10am-12pm at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 ...

William Gene Canterberry, age 66, passed away May 19, 2026 at his Groveport, Ohio residence. Gene lived in Memphis, TN most of his life and loved his city. He had great friends that called him Geno. His best friend Tim, who he has been friends with for 50 years, came to visit him the weekend before his passing. They were able to fly drones and model helicopters and airplanes that Gene had built. He enjoyed this so much! Preceded in death by father, Gene Canterberry and wife, Amy. ...

Leonardo Torres Jimenez, age 37, passed away May 18, 2026. Friends may call Wednesday, May 27 from 3pm-8pm at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 West Broad St. Burial will take place in Mexico.  

“Mulchy” Mark Wardlow, age 69, a proud westsider who always claimed the westside is the best side, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at his home with Sweetie and Nugget by his side. He was a 1974 graduate of Westland High School. Mulchy had many fond memories working at Sears Distribution Center and was a retired power lineman with the City of Columbus. His passions in life were riding motorcycles, drumming in numerous bands including Avec Amour, and golfing. He was a proud ...

Charles Richard “Rick” Koogler — also known as Pops, Rick, and (by those who loved him enough to say it) “Rick the Prick” — passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the age of 75 after a long battle with health issues that finally got the last word… though Rick probably argued with it.Born January 24, 1951, Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary Koogler; his sister, Janet Glenn; and two of his children, Johnny Koogler and Jennifer Koogler Miller.Rick ...

Phonethip “Ko”  Bouaphakeo, 53, Columbus OH July 12, 1972-May 15, 2026 Born on July 12th, 1972, in Vietiane, Laos, to parents Khampresley and Khemphone Bouaphakeo. Came from Laos to Virginia, then Wapakoneta, OH.  Permanently resided in Columbus, OH in 1998. Graduated from Wapakoneta High School. Worked at National City Bank. Survived by daughter, Bryanna (Tristan) Wilcox and three grandchildren; Amira, Emmett, and Violet. Mother, Khemphone Bouaphakeo, brother, Jid ...

Gina Lockwood, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Columbus Healthcare Center. Private family arrangements are being completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St Please check back later for complete obituary.