All Obituaries

Dale Richardson, age 52, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. He was born August 11, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio. He grew up in Pickerington, and graduated from Reynoldsburg High School. Dale is preceded in death by his wife Janet Richardson. He is survived by his loving parents Carl and Connie Richardson, his brother Chip (Kim) Richardson, and sisters Anne (Kevin) McDonough and Nicole (Wes) Olson, along with many nieces, and nephews. Dale never took...

Jerry Lee Tomlison, Sr. was born on June 8, 1940, in Pike County, Ohio. He grew up in Lucasville, OH, and first met Lois Smith when they were in elementary school. Jerry and Lois graduated together from Valley High School in Lucasville in 1958. They began dating after graduation and married on July 30, 1960, at the Church of Christ in Christian Union there in Lucasville. They lived in the Lucasville area and Jerry worked for his dad in the construction business. In 1961, they had their first...

Raven Mackenzie Jacks, three and a half month old, “Pretty Girl” went home to be with Jesus on May 17, 2023. She was born on January 30, 2023 at Grant Hospital to two loving parents Nathaniel and Brianna who adored her. Raven enjoyed trips to the creek with her parents and her brother Roman. Known as the “queen of headbands,” you could catch her sticking her tongue out at you, or getting you to laugh with her infectious smile that will last a lifetime. Raven was the...

Betty Jo Mangia, 90, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. She was born on May 9, 1933 in Bladen, Ohio to Garland and Gladys (Litrell) Lanthron. In her younger years she enjoyed time on a bowling league. Betty’s joy was her family. She enjoyed playing cards, gardening, cooking, baking, and celebrating holidays with her loved ones. She also loved music, singing and dancing.  She was so proud of her big family and she will truly be missed. She is preceded in death by her parents;...

Frank E. Welshon, Jr, age 102, of Reynoldsburg, much loved husband, father, and grandfather, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Thursday, May 18, 2023. He was born November 19, 1920 in Glen Dale, West Virginia, to Frank Welshon, Sr. and Hazel (Woodruff) Welshon. A veteran of WWII, Frank servedd in the United States Army Air Corps as a B17 pilot in the 303rd Bomb Group. He attended West Virginia University where he was a member of the marching and concert bands. Frank worked for...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Rowe, Sr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. He went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at age 65. Doug passed away surrounded by his family after a long, painful illness. Survived by his loving wife of 14 years (together 20) Kimberley Rowe; 5 children: sons Steven Rowe, Douglas (Mariea) Rowe, Jr., daughter Alaina (Robert) Miller, daughters through marriage Melissa Kauffman, and Holly (Christopher) Kraut, Mother Doris Rowe;...

Janice J Taylor age 90 of Gahanna, Ohio; peacefully passed away on May 12, 2023. She was born in Uhrichsville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Chester Blackburn and Mable Blackburn, sister Betty Riffle and husband George W Taylor. Left to cherish her memory are her four children Becky (Carl) Turner, Vicky (John) O’Neal, Cindy (Tony) Black, and Jeff Taylor, as well as 6 grandchildren and 22 greatgrandchildren. During her high school years she was a drum majorette at...

Reginald (Reggie) Lamarr Boggs went home to glory on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 at the young age of 53.  He is survived by his loving wife Terynda (Bowers), devoted children Brandon (17), Erin (14) Brian (8), and Megan Jones (33), and loyal dog, Buddy (4). Reggie was born July 13, 1969 at The Ohio State University and was a lifelong Buckeye fan.  He graduated from Whitehall Yearling High School in 1987.  He attended both Ohio University and The Ohio State University, studying...

James Richard Bolyard, Sr, 61, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 8, 2023. He was born on February 20, 1962 to Richard C. and Martha J. Bolyard in Spokane, Washington. He was a 1980 graduate of Hope High school in Hope, North Dakota. Shortly after graduating High school, he was hunting and was involved in a shooting accident which resulted in him losing his leg. The loss of his leg never slowed him down, he kept pushing forward. His family moved from North Dakota to Ohio in...

Micheal Patrick Pettibone, 42, passed away too soon for our hearts to handle on May 14, 2023. Micheal was preceded in death by his parents: Thomas and Molly (Randall) Pettibone and his brother, Shawn Pettibone. Micheal is survived by his long time friend, companion and wife, Shayla Wade; sons, Braylen and Bryce Pettibone; brother, Mathew Pettibone. Micheal was a kind-hearted man who loved his family and always made things happen to take care of them. As a friend, he would give you the...