Phyllis Joyce, age 79, of Hebron, Ohio, passed away on August 8, 2020. Phyllis was born March 29, 1941, to the late Thomas and Sadie (English) Anderson in McVeigh, Kentucky. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Austin) Atwood; grandchildren, Audra Mullins, Lauren Joyce, Gabrielle Rullo; great-grandchildren, Maria, Kaiden and Alexis Eskelson; sister, Susan Joyce; brother-in-law, Michael (Vicky) Joyce; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Debra Denice Williams, age 59, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on August 2, 2020, at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Debra was born November 19, 1960, to the late Frank and Dorothy (Scott) Brown in Los Angeles, California. She had a love for Western movies. Debra worked at the Department of Defense for 28 years and was a member of the New Salem Baptist Church. She is survived by her loving husband, Steven Williams; son, Demetres Williams; brother, Dwight (Reneshia) Brown; many nieces and...

Jon Carlos Henry, age 53, died suddenly on August 1, 2020. He is survived by parents David and Carol Henry; twin children, Hannah and Dalton; mother of the children, Jill Henry; brother, Jason (Kim) Henry; nephews, Kyle, Kristopher, and Kameron Henry; great niece, Lacey Henry; and his fellow firefighters at Harrison Township Fire Department. Jon loved his two children and was so proud of them, and they will miss him dearly. He was a 1986 graduate of Canal Winchester High School. Jon went on...

Tracy Ann Johnson, age 53, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on July 28, 2020. Tracy was born May 24, 1967 to the late Edward and Joan (VanCamp) Kosch in Cleveland, OH. She loved traveling to music festivals. Tracy is survived by her loving children, Robert (Erika) Zebrowski, Heather Zebrowski; sisters, Tammy (Steve) Jones, Holly Kosch; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Michael Johnson. A drive-thru visitation will be held on...

Patty Ann Sparks, age 78, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on June 17, 2020, at her residence. Patty was born August 23, 1941, to the late Edward and Betty (Whitesel) Ford in Columbus, Ohio. She was given many names by her loving family such as Patty Ann, Mom, Grandma, Mamas, and Gigi, just to name a few. Patty was the firstborn and therefore, the oldest living niece born into the Whitesel side of the family. Everyone knew her to be a loving, caring, kind-hearted, thoughtful and honest...

Phyllis A. Meige, age 81, of Reynoldsburg, OH, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2020. Phyllis was born September 22, 1938 to the late Arlo and Alice Searles in Sunbury, OH. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Preceded in death by her devoted husband of 51 years, Danny E. Meige. She is survived by her loving daughter, Stephanie Meige Gustavson; grandson, Taylor M. Gustavson, the light of her life; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in...

Jean Ann Beach, age 85, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away on June 9, 2020 at McNaughten Pointe. Jean was born June 25, 1934 to the late Paul and Helen (Savkey) Jordan in Columbus, OH. Jean is survived by her loving husband, Harry Beach; son, David A. Beach; grandchildren, Keith Dean and Kevin Dean; brother, Bennie Jordan and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Ann Washington; 4 brothers and 3 sisters. A graveside service will...

Mary Lou Johnson (Walton), age 76, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away on June 8, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. She was born May 21, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio. Mary Lou was a 1962 graduate of Pickerington High School. She retired from Meijers after 22 years, and worked at Drug Mart in Pickerington in the Deli. Mary Lou loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, socializing with friends at the diner and watching movies. She was always passionate about horses,...

George Herman Ruzicka, age 78, of Reynoldsburg passed away on June 8, 2020 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. George was born February 10, 1942 to the late George and Annabelle (Mertz) Ruzicka in Columbus. He is a retired manager from AT&T. He served in the Army in Vietnam, but his biggest battle was fighting Parkinson’s disease. His pastimes included fishing and watching sports on TV. He also was a Red Jacket usher for several years at the Ohio State football games. George is survived...

Paul Edwin Newell passed at home in Pataskala, with family, June 7, 2020. Paul was born August 4, 1934, to Frank Newell and Ethel (Gatchell) Newell, Upper Sandusky, OH. After graduation from Upper Sandusky High School in 1952 he enlisted in the US Navy, serving aboard the USS Maddox DD-731, participating in the Blockade of Wonsan during the Korean War. Following his discharge 1955 he joined the US Air Force, serving from 1955 – 1959, attached to the 11th Radar Bomb Squadron, March AFB,...