All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that Kimberly and Joshua announce the passing of Wade J. Moening on April 6, 2022 at The Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Wade was born July 8, 1962, and was 59 at the time of his passing. He had been battling with ALS for over two and one half years when he was called home. Wade was preceded in death by his father, William J. Moening; his mother, Nancy A. (Osborne) Moening; his older brother, Eric; along with grandparents, aunts and uncles. Wade is survived by his...

Eldora Ball Hayman,”Ellie-Dee-Dee”, age 90, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, of 56 years, Paul K. Hayman Jr., parents John and Letha Ball, and siblings Dorsie, Maridell, Annabelle, Lucille, Leona, Vera and S. A. “Bud” Ball. Survived by daughters Karen (Richard) Hinkle, Kay (Jay) Guthrie, and Kelly (Jeffrey) Shellhammer; grandchildren Brittany White, Jena (Scott) Tucci, Taylor Shellhammer and Tyler Hinkle;...

Marlin Lee Endsley, 85, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. Marlin was a longtime member of Immanuel Bible Church, where he was a choir member. He retired from Nationwide Insurance. He also sang with the Nationaires. He is preceded in death by his wife, Coletta Endsley; brother, Virgil and parents John Irving and Ora Endsley. Marlin is survived by his nephew, Robert (Sonja) Edwards; nieces and nephews, Stephanie Edwards Raper, April Edwards Sherrod, Charles Edwards, Darlene Quinn, Suzanne...

Kamarion Cornell Napier, left us too soon on Friday, May 13, 2022. He was born on May 11, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Although we did not have much time with him, his light will forever shine in our hearts. He is preceded in death by Uncle Matthew Napier. Kamarion is survived by loving parents Kristina Hudson and Marchion Napier; siblings Jason Hudson II, Ja’Wuan Hudson, Chionteah Napier, Maliah Napier, Kamyah Napier, Zariah Napier, and K’Chion Napier; grandparents Latrecia (Donald)...

Mary Theresa Beyer was born in Columbus, Ohio, on June 18, 1951, to Mary Jeanne Rita Beyer (Dunn) and Carl Knapp Beyer. She grew up in the south end of Columbus and graduated from Wehrle High School and took classes at Capital University. Mary worked for several businesses in the Columbus area until joining the Kroger Company where she worked in the payroll department until retirement. Mary loved traveling and going on cruises throughout the world. She, also, avidly studied the Beyer and...

Beth Jeannine Hammond, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Beth retired from Westerville City Schools after 30 years of faithful service. She is preceded in death by her husband James Hammond; parents Hoy and Francis Hall; sisters Carolyn Orem and Elaine Bradley; sister-in-law Polly Hall; son-in-law Larry Reece; great-grandson Easton DeLong; and granddaughter Lynne Reece. Beth is survived by her children Deborah Reece, Michael Bradley and Missy DeLong; grandchildren Matthew (Alishia)...

Matthew Robert Clark, 51, passed away on May 9, 2022. Matthew was born on December 27, 1970 in Columbus, OH to Paul R. Clark and Florence Ellen (Patton) Clark. Matthew is survived by his parents and sister; Kimberly (Philip) Siefke; daughter, Cassady (Jordan) Johnson; grandchildren, Hunter, Caleb and Levi Johnson; nieces and nephews, Amanda (John) Collins, Nicholas (Ashley) West, Taylor (fiancee, Bryan Pinero) Siefke, and Logan Siefke; great-nephews, Bentley Collins, Loryan Pinero-Siefke,...

Alistair James “AJ” Wood, 13, of Reynoldsburg, born 25 September 2008, passed away 28 April 2022. He was a compassionate and goofy kid that loved homeschooling, cooking, baking, Minecraft and punk music. He was also active in his BSA troop and loved animals and the outdoors. He was preceded in death by grandfathers John Michael Gue and Richard Wood. He is survived by his mother Kendra Gue of Reynoldsburg, OH, father Donald Wood of Lancaster, OH; siblings Matthew Wood of Etna, OH,...

On the morning of Friday, April 22, 2022 our beloved Melvin Douglas Harris, an adoring father, husband and friend, succumbed to complications from his battle with cancer. Douglas was born August 27, 1946 in Mount Holly, NJ to parents Joseph and Florence Harris. He was the youngest of 8 children and was affectionately known to family and friends as Doug. He attended Rancocas Valley Regional High School where he majored in fun, played football and developed lifelong friendships with James,...

Doris E Riffle of Reynoldsburg, Ohio passed on Tuesday April 12, 2022. She is survived by her sister, Nancy; three children, Randy, Jeff, and Susan; grandchildren, Micah, Jeremy, Joseph, and Stan; great-grandchildren, Katy, Eian, Xavier, Llewyn, Zoe, Hailey, and Kierstan. Born in 1931, Doris left a home full of siblings in Parkersburg, WV. at the age of 15.  Soon after she began her life with Gaylord and they left West Virginia for opportunities in Ohio.  Doris worked for the...