obituaries

Norma Cecilia Byrd, age 94, a woman of faith who loved her family very much and always took care of everyone, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at her Hilliard, Ohio residence. She was a retired school teacher. Preceded in death by, husband, Everett Byrd, parents, Cecil and Nina Crockett, son, Michael Byrd, brother, William Crockett, son in law, Kenneth Ringold. Survived by, daughter, Teresa "Terri" Ringold, granddaughters, Nikki (Josh Stonebraker) Little and Tiffani (Josh) ...

Hoffman, Carol Louise, age 86 of Hilliard, Ohio peacefully passed away on May 5, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1939 in Ashland, Ohio graduated from Ashland High School class of 1957 and went on to graduate from The Ohio State University where she was the president of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She taught Home Economics in Hilliard City Schools before becoming a full-time florist and owner of Hoffman’s Greenhouse and Farm Market. She is preceded in death by her parents, Homer N. and ...

Edwin L. Vosters, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at his Hilliard, Ohio residence. He was employed in IT electronics for many years and he was an extremist when it came to all things Apple Computers. Edwin was an avid motorcycle guy as well as a fan of Back to the Future, even having tattoos of Dr Emmit Brown and the flux capacitor. He will be missed. Preceded in death by, father, Louis Vosters, beloved cat, Maxine. Survived by, wife, Jennifer, son, Max, who he loved more than ...

Arrangements being completed at Jerry Spears Funeral Home with Crematory 2693 W. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43204 

Marjorie Sanders age 67 passed away Friday May 1 2026 at Riverside Hospital. She was a great mother and even better grandmother. She was a very caring and loving person. There were times she would go out shopping or at her doctors visit, she would often be talking to random people, but in reality, these people weren’t random. These were people that she had  created relationships with throughout the years. She loved to have conversations with people, regardless of what situation ...

Taupale F. Wolfenberger, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Friends may visit at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., for visitation and services on Friday, May 22, 2026 from 8 AM-2 PM. Interment Sunset Cemetery.   Please check back later for complete obituary.

In Loving Memory It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Stanton Erle Prior, who left us on April 28, 2026 at the age of 97. Born on October 26, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio, Stanton was treasured by family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.   Stanton was a devoted spouse to Charlotte for seventy years, having married in February 1955. They were lifelong members of Glenwood United Methodist Church and he and Charlotte enjoyed deep friendships ...

Denise A. Tigner, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2026 at Pickerington Methodist Hospital. Private family arrangements have been completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME of HILLIARD, 5471 Frazell Rd.

Chris Seymour Sr., age 55, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Grant Medical Center. Survived by, sons, Chris Seymour Jr and Matt Seymour, 13 grandchildren, numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St., Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 4-7 PM  

Crystal Dawn Colvard, age 54, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at her residence. Graveside service and interment will be Monday, May 4, 2026, 2 PM, at East Ashland Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens, Ashland, Kentucky. Arrangements have been completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME of HILLIARD, 5471 Frazell Rd.