All Obituaries

Larry Joos passed away peacefully on July 10, 2021. Born in 1949 in Lancaster, Ohio, he was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and cousin. He served 6 years as a Navy SeaBee and 40+ years as a Union Sheet Metal Worker. He enjoyed public service and volunteer work and served as a volunteer firefighter, first with Prairie Township in Franklin County, and then with Greenfield Township in Fairfield County. He served as Township Trustee in Greenfield Township for 12 years. He...

Helen Caroline Ennis, 96, of Reynoldsburg, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. She was born March 22, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Horace and Stella Herrmann. She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years James; her parents; and brothers Marion and Don Herrmann. Helen is survived by her children Carol (Vic) Doritan and Mike (Carole) Ennis; 3 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; special niece Teresa Herrmann; nieces, nephews and friends. After retiring as head secretary, from...

Beverly A. Ranft, 81, passed away on July 21, 2021. Beverly was born on August, 14, 1939 in Kansas City, MO to the late Emmett and Emily (Leftwich) Wyman. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harley Ranft and son, Edward Ranft. Beverly is survived by her daughter, Theresa (Richard) Lee; grandchildren, David (Isabella) Lee, Kara (Fletcher) Li, Richard (Gin) Lee and Kayla (Derek) LaPerriere; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Ed (Faye) Wyman; and several nieces and...

Jerry Dean Music, 71, born March 30, 1950, died July 19, 2021. Jerry was a kind son, brother, friend and co-worker. He loved to tease and he had an infectious laugh. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Virginia (Castle) Music; brothers Jimmy, Phil, and David; sister Barbara Kay Music. Jerry is survived by his sister Kathy Music; brothers Roger (Paula) Music and Ray (Dobie) Music; many nieces and nephews. Graveside service 10 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2021 at Glen Rest Memorial...

Robert O. Edwards, 59, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. Robert was a 1980 graduate of Reynoldsburg High School and Eastland Career Center. He loved auto racing. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Rosemary Edwards and brother Kingy Edwards. Robert is survived by his son Robert James Henry Edwards and his significant other Brittany; brother Rusty Edwards and his wife Toni; sister Rebecca Edwards and her husband Charles Metts; several nieces, nephews, and...

Michael Joseph “Joe” Amrine, 50, passed away on July 15, 2021. Joe was born on January 10, 1971 in Columbus, OH to Clara J. (Secrest) and the late James M. Amrine. Joe is survived by his mother, Clara J. (Gerald) Congrove; loving spouse, Michelle L. Lucas; daughters, Brooke N. Amrine, Abby M. Amrine and Madison “Maddy” A. Amrine; sister, Veronica “Roni” L. (Mark) Stevenson; brother, James “Mick” M. (Melynda) Amrine. Joe’s family will...

Howard Blaine Campbell, age 88, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 from cancer. He graduated from Grove City High School where he played basketball with his twin brother Harold; was a U.S. Army Veteran, retired machinist from Columbus Coated Fabrics, and a big Buckeye sports fan. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Serena, and his son Ron. Howard is survived by his wife, of 48 years, Kitty; twin brother, Harold (Shirley) Campbell; children Jenny (John) White, Linda...

A great celebration has begun in heaven this week as 94 year old World War 2 Navy Veteran Robert C. "Jack"  Lester passed away Monday, July 19, 2021. Robert was a hardworking man who took pride in supporting his family. He loved ice cream, the casinos, country music, and kids always made him smile. Her retired from General Motors (GM). Robert is preceded in death by parents Robert C. and Bertha Mae (Crawford) Lester; siblings Kella Lester, Bill Lester, Jean Webb,...

On Christmas morning, Friday, December 25, 2020, Sue Ellen Petersen, loving wife and mother of three children was freed from her 16+ year cancer battle at the age of 66. She passed away peacefully at home with her wife, Joyce Freschauf, by her side. She is preceded in death by her father, Philip Ronald Petersen and her mother, Ann Taylor (Almon) Yocum Petersen Pratt. She is survived by her mom Laura Wachtler Petersen; brother Bradley Philip Petersen; sister Rebecca Ann (Fred) Petersen...

Jerry “Neil” Bookout, 51, passed away Friday July 16, 2021. Neil was born on February 24, 1970 in Columbus, OH and is survived by his parents, Jerry and Patsy (Hensley) Bookout. Neil is also survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Shannon Bookout; son, Zachary Bookout; sisters, Lisa (Dwight) Artrip, Leslie (Roger) Thornton, Patricia (Chris) Randall; daughters, Brittnee, Jessica and Kaitlyn; mother-in-law, Pamela Ash; brother-in-law, Jason Ash; sister-in-law, Sue (Pete) Holland,...