obituaries

Alexander Ocampo Sanchez, age 18, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Friday, July 10, 2026 from 12-7 PM where service will follow at 7 PM. The burial will take place in Mexico.The family is asking for donations to help with funeral expenses due to this unexpected passing. Please consider giving what you can. This can be done directly at www.jerryspearsfuneralhome.com

Harriette A. Jones, age 93, passed away on July 3, 2026 at Ohio Living Sarah Moore, Delaware, Ohio.  Harriette was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 22, 1933, was the only child born to Doris Agnes McNally Drapiewski and Henry Stanley Drapiewski.  Growing up and getting married in Cleveland, she was very active within the deaf community due to her parents being deaf and with the Methodist church in her community.  Once she started a family, she moved to Florida, but when she ...

Keith Eugene Holbrook, age 68, passed away July 2, 2026 at Doctors Hospital. Keith was an Army veteran and enjoyed fishing, camping, painting and spending time with his family. Keith was an avid OSU fan. He will be deeply missed.  Preceded in death by mother, Bettie Joe Byrne; brothers, Robert Byrne and Bradley Byrne; grandmother, Vada Holbrook. Survived by wife, Cathy Thompson; children, Christopher (Angela Martinez) Holbrook and Shannon Holbrook; 6 grandchildren: Donivan ...

Sharon Diane Thompson, age 60, passed away July 2, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a kind and generous person, she would give the clothes off her back if necessary. She never hesitated to help anyone in need. Sharon enjoyed spending time with her family, she will be deeply missed. Preceded in death in death by husband, Ray Thompson Sr., parents and two sisters. Survived by children: April Thompson, Tiffany Thompson, Ray Thompson, Ashley Thompson and Johnny Thompson and Frank Thompson; 18 ...

Mario Ovando Lopez, age 21, passed away at his Columbus residence on July 1, 2026. Arrangements for burial in Mexico are being handled with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 West Broad St.

Terri Maclam, 64, of Plain City, Ohio passed away in Columbus, Ohio at OhioHealth Hospice House on Sunday, June 28, 2026. She was born in Columbus in 1961 to Versa Lilly Hickman and George E. Hickman, the youngest of their six children. She attended Walnut Ridge High School and enjoyed all the things kids loved then: bike riding, the Ohio State Fair, summers at Berwick Beach, neighborhood friends, muscle cars, and the Buckeyes. She moved from Columbus, married and had a son Kyle Bemiller ...

Sridevi Koganti, age 63, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Private family visitation will be held at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME of HILLIARD, 5471 Frazell Rd. Interment to follow in India.

Constance Melissa Stakely, age 71, a strong, quick witted woman who was funny as hell, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Doctor's Hospital West. She was employed with Aramark for 30 years. Constance enjoyed crafting, thrifting and music. Preceded in death by, husband, Michael Stakely, parents, John and Videll Young, sister, Brenda Howard, brother, Johnny Mac Young. Survived by, children, Christopher Armstrong, Sarah (Blaine) Turner and Allison Stakely, grandchildren, Emma, Sophia, ...

Donald Sladoje, age 89, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Danbury of Westerville.  He retired from Western Electric. Veteran United States Army. He was a graduate of Cadiz High School. Preceded in death by, wife, Ann, parents, Marko and Jovanka Sladoje, sisters, Danica Zatezalo, Sophie Sladoje and Ann Lawhorne. Survived by, sons, Donald (Kelly) Sladoje, Dean (Cyndie) Sladoje and Aaron (Paulette Pencek) Sladoje, granddaughter, Kaleigh (Alex) Valentine, brothers, Mark Sladoje and ...

Isidora Basurto Lauriano, age 49, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME of HILLIARD, 5471 Frazell Rd., Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 10-12 Noon where service will follow at 12 Noon. Interment Galloway Cemetery.