Xavier Justice Hicks, aka ‘Xman’ or ‘X’, passed away suddenly at the age of 21. He was born May 17th, 2002 in Lakeland, Florida.  He is preceded in death by his loving parents Thomas Ryan Hicks and Jade-Marie Hicks. He leaves behind his sister Veda Hicks, along with his Grandmothers Lisa (Mema), Penny Talley, and Great Grandmother Donna. His Poppa Bill, and Pawpaw Steve. Uncle Billy, Ryan, Cris, Josh, and Bill. Aunt Sydney, Lyndsey, Shannon, as well as so many...

Clarence West of Columbus, Ohio a former Whigville, Ohio resident passed on January 2, 2024.   Born in Noble County, he was preceded by his parents Satoris A and Bessie Dale West and sister Emma Wilk.  He is survived by wife Judy, son Todd (Sheila), grandchildren Matthew, Lillian, Trey (Hayli), Rebecca (Tyler) great granddaughter Noa along with several nieces and nephews.  Clarence enjoyed his front porch with friends stopping by, vegetable gardening and bass fishing...

In loving memory of Susan Leigh Ervin, born on July 7th, 1956 in Steubenville, Ohio, and peacefully passing away on December 20th, 2023 in Powell, Ohio. Susan was a devoted mother, wife, sister, aunt and a cherished friend, known for her warmth and unwavering love. She leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness. Susan is preceded in death by husband Jeffrey; Parents Earl and Betty Jean Nelson. Survived by her daughter and son Emily and Matthew Ervin; Sister Beverly (Nelson) Mayhew; nieces...

Sean Michael Stafford was born June 6, 1986 in Columbus, Ohio. He passed away unexpectedly November 26, 2023.  He was a sensitive, caring man who loved his wife and his family.  He was married to Tabatha Stafford on February 2, 2022. They bought a house that April and shared a very loving, but too brief life together.  Sean was a creative and talented musician who sang and played several instruments; he especially enjoyed playing his acoustic guitar. He liked to play video...

Gary L. Essig, 75, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on October 1st, 2023. Gary was born on August 23, 1948, in Indianapolis Indiana to the late Louis O. Essig and Mildred Essig. Gary married Julie Essig on December 16th, 1988.  She preceded him in death on August 31, 2019. Gary will be lovingly remembered by his two children: son Louis G. Essig, and daughter Colleen E. Essig; grandchild: Jaden Ross; as well as numerous friends and loved ones. He was the true definition of a...

James (Jim) Parks, 97 of Grandview Heights Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2023. He was born July 6, 1926 in Medina, Ohio. Jim was a loving, father, grandfather, and uncle. He is survived by his daughter Grace, son Tim, his grandchildren Kyle and Kirsty (Nathan), and several nieces and nephews. Jim is preceded in death by his wife Joyce of 55 years, and his siblings Jack, Sarah and Phillip. Jim graduated with a BA in education from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware,...

Phyllis J. (Wolford) DeMuth, age 95, of Columbus, Ohio.  It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that our family is announcing that our Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma “Physsus” passed away unexpectedly at Riverside Emergency, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, due to an unexpected illness.  She was born on January 17, 1928, in North Lewisburg, Ohio, and was the only daughter of Howard H. and Madge Elizabeth (Hollingsworth) Wolford. She was preceded in death by her parents and by...

Jane Eileen Lowery, 80, of Pickerington, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023 of natural causes. Jane is preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Mildred Lowery. She is survived by her brother, Dan and his wife Diana Lowery, her twin brother Jim and his wife Marsha Lowery, her nieces Dana, Dara (Scott), Darcy, Lisa (Rob), and nephew “Ronnie” (Connie) along with many other family members and friends who will miss her presence deeply.  Jane was a 1960 graduate of...

Rhonda Jones returned home to be with her mother Mary Cordle May 7th, 2023.   Rhonda was born on June 18th, 1956 in Columbus Ohio. She went to college 2 years for nursing assistance and also had her notary license. She enjoyed gambling, bowling, and reading. In her free time you could catch her at the kitchen table with a book in her hand, a pack of menthol newports, and Diet Coke with a glass of ice. As a person, Rhonda loved caring for others and worshipping the lord. She really...

Jean Alice Gruenig passed away on April 25th surrounded by family and the caring staff at Westminster Thurber Retirement Village. She had called Westminster Thurber home for the past 6 years. Longtime Grandview Heights resident, Jean was born in Harrod Ohio on the 29th day of November 1924. Although Jean, “Jeanie Beanie” battled Alzheimer’s much of her final years, she never forgot to love and care for every person that she met. She was a celebrity in her neighborhood...