All Obituaries

Jacob James Marioth, 26, beloved son, brother and father, of Reynoldsburg, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Jacob was a 2012 graduate of Reynoldsburg High School and he was formerly employed with Diamond Construction, Vick’s Pizza and J & J Property Maintenance. He is preceded in death by his dad Mark E. Marioth; grandmother Marcy Colvin; 3 great-grandparents; and cousins Bryan Roope and Robin Gale Howell. Jacob is survived by his mother Erica...

Jeffrey William Payne, 69, of Groveport, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on February 25, 2021, surrounded by his four children and other family and loved ones. Jeffrey (Jeff) was born to William and Lillian (Grace) Payne in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.  He graduated from Reynoldsburg High School in 1969.  Jeff served in the Army during the Vietnam War as a radio operator and later as a tank commander and drill sergeant.  He was stationed in various places during his time...

Richard T. Neikirk, 96, passed away suddenly February 23, 2021 yes, suddenly. He was playing bingo, cracking jokes and complaining about wearing his mask last Thursday. He was really planning on making it to 100, no kidding. Born in Zanesville, Ohio in 1924, he enrolled at Capital University to study music. After a year in college, he stepped away for over 3 years to volunteer in the U.S. Army to serve his country in World War II. He spent that time in the UK, and France. Upon returning...

Terry Lewis Scheick, age 72, of Reynoldsburg, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021. He served 7 years in the United States Air Force then retired from the Federal Government as a computer specialist after 35 years of service. He enjoyed traveling and spent time with his wife square dancing throughout Europe, they also crewed hot air balloons while in Michigan and Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Gertrude Scheick, brother Lewis, and sister-in-law Sheila. Terry is...

Sarah Ann Shultz of Reynoldsburg, OH, died unexpectedly on February 15, 2021 at the age of 70. Sarah is survived by her husband, James ‘Jim’ Shultz; her daughter LeAnna Rupa; Sisters, Susie (Mark) Lindenmuth, Sondra McGraw; Brothers, William ‘Bill’ (Carol) Martin, Paul (Karen) Martin; Granddaughters, April-Mae McFarland and Sophia Segraves; Grandson, AJ Hanshaw; Great-grandson, Bryson-Lee McFarland. She is preceded in death by her parents, William A....

Priscilla P. Groff, 79, passed away on February 21, 2021. Priscilla was born on November 30, 1941 in Vivian, LA to the late Jack and Pauline (Turpiz) Stanfield. Priscilla is survived by her loving daughters, Paula S. (Donald) Hallman and Cherri L. Tyndall; grandchildren, Eric Bounds, Shawn Bounds, Krista (Jeffrey) Vogt and Brianna Tyndall; great-grandchildren, Chloe Vogt and Emerson Vogt; sister, Merl Wilburn and brother, David (Diane) Stanfield; step-grandchildren, April Little and James...

Ralph Charles Hopkins, Jr. 63, of Pleasantville, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Ralph was a graduate of The Ohio State University and Capital University, School of Law. He was an employee of JC Penney Outlet for 30+ years and also of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Ralph was an avid book collector. He is preceded in death by his father Ralph Charles Hopkins, Sr. Ralph is survived by his mother Joyce A. Hopkins; brother Gilbert (Bridget) Hopkins; sister Julie (Dan) Fowler;...

Tina M. Rice, 61, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021, Tina loved spending time with her family doing crossword puzzles and playing Bingo. She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth Lashley, Sr, Patricia and Irvin Johnston; and son Jeffrey Johnston. Tina is survived by her daughter April Watters (William Belcher); grandchildren Keyona Williamson, Deja Pernell, Daryle and Brooklyn Watters; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers Kenneth Lashley, II (Melanie Young) and Rick (Jenny) Johnston;...

Effie Pathis (nee Sakelleriou), age 76, of Columbus, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Precious mother of John (Racquel) Pathis and Aggie (Ian) Nye; loving grandmother of Zoe Pathis, Gordon and Alek Stewart, and Halen Marina Nye; cherished sister of Theo (Christine) Sakelleriou; dearest aunt of Nicole (Noah Bernard) Sakelleriou and great aunt to Theo Bernard; beloved daughter of the late Harry and Marina Sakelleriou; and former wife of the late Bill...

Sandra Kay Walden (Plummer), age 76, went “home” on February 13th. Sandy was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. She was a long time member of New Life Church in Gahanna. She was a Southend girl and a 1962 graduate of Columbus South High School. She is survived by her husband of 37 years Allen Scott Walden; children Dave Pence II (Jen), Darren Pence (Becky), and Dawn Pence (Curt); grandchildren David III, Christie, Austin, Tyler, Michaela, Curtis, Katlynn, Kenedy,...