obituaries

Rufus Neace, age 94 ,passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at his residence. Retired from the 7 UP bottling company. He loved to fish, watch any kind of sports and play cards, especially poker. Member AMVETS.  Preceded in death by, daughters, Barbara Lamme and Lois Fleming, parents, Zach and Mary Neace, numerous brothers and sisters. Survived by, children, Rick (Lisa) Neace, Jerry (Cindy) Neace, Paul Neace and Dorinda Hostottle, brothers, James and Billy Ray, sisters, Hazel and Sarah,...

Kevin Martin Kay, age 66, of Hilliard, OH., passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at The James Cancer Hospital. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME of HILLIARD, 5471 Frazell Rd., Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 1-4 PM. Please check back later for complete obituary.

Darlene J. Ramey, age 85, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Ashville, OH. Darlene used to love going to her cabin in Vinton County with her husband Harold for more than 30 years, having the entire family out on the weekends, creating lasting memories. She retired from Sears. Preceded in death by, parents, Robert Sr and Ruth Mendenhall, husband, Harold Ramey, children, Carolyn Garling and Rick Ramey, sister, Diane England, sons in law, Gary Garling and Jerry Williams, great grandson,...

Steevens Adras, age 27, passed away on Saturday,  April 27, 2024 at OSU Medical Center. He was an extremely hard worker as the assistant manager at Circle K, a server with Milo's Catering and was also employed with the Ohio Basement Authorities. Preceded in death by, father, Tazio Adras. Survived by, wife, Faline, step sons, Bernsly and Ternsly, mother, Mirielle Laguerre, sisters, Liza, Netza and Johanita, brother, Jeff, numerous other family and close friends. Private family...

Barbara Ann Bauer passed away April 27, 2024, surrounded by family.  Barbara was born March 14th, 1939, the daughter of John and Dorothy Tregembo.  Barbara grew up in Monongahela, Pennsylvania with her older brother Jerry and her twin brother Barry. Barbara and Barry went on to attend Grove City College.  Barbara held the special bond of being a twin throughout her life.  Barbara was very active at Grove City, holding leadership roles in her class and sorority, making...

Alice Jean Senters, age 76, a loving wife, mom, maw maw, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Mount Carmel Grove City. Alice was born on April 6, 1948 in Kimball, West Virginia and was raised there.  She was a member of Central Baptist Church. Retired from Sears Distribution. Preceded in death by, parents, Rissie and John Bonham, son, Rodney Burgess, sisters, Joyce Huffman and Frances Murphy, brothers, Edward York and Douglas York. Survived by, husband,...

Denise L. Thomas, age 66, passed away at her Galloway residence on April 24, 2024. Please check back for complete obituary. Private arrangements are being completed at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY.

Jesus Lozano-Avila, age 39, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Doctor's Hospital West. He was an installer with Advanced Office Systems. Survived by, daughter, Star, mother, Maria Avila, father, Jose Lozano, mother of his child, Arlene, companion, Amanda, brothers, Arturo (Elia) Avila and Julio Lozano, sisters, Betty Avila, Ariana Avila and Stephanie Avila, numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Monday, April 29, 2024...

Gilbert "Ray" Rigsby, age 80, passed away April 19, 2024 at Doctors Hospital. Friends may call Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 5-7 at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 West Broad St, where service will follow at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations to help with funeral expenses. Donations can be made directly to the funeral home at www.jerryspearsfuneralhome.com.

John Thomas Loring III, age 27, born April 3, 1997 passed away suddenly April 18, 2024. At the time of his passing he was Morel Mushroom hunting, this was something that he loved doing every season. Graduate of Capital High School, and was a hard working employee of Americas Floor Source.  Preceded in death by: Grandmother Sandra Sharp and Uncle Gary Sharp. Survived by Parents; Jennifer (Christopher) Young; siblings; Chris Jr and Jenna Young; Grandparents; Cheryl Vallie Young and Gary...