All Tributes - Canal Winchester & Pickerington, OH

Sharyn Lynn Parsley, age 75, of Canal Winchester, OH passed away July 6, 2020. She was born in Columbus, OH on March 12, 1945. Preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Parsley; granddaughter, Amber Ratliff; sisters, Bonnie and Linda; brother, Billy. She is survived by her son, Mark (Donna) Parsley; two daughters, Teresa (Bob) Gassman and Tonya (Shannon) Ratliff; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; three sisters, Nancy, Peggy and Tammy; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by DWAYNE...

Patricia Ann Grubbs, formerly Patricia Ann Ryan, of Pickerington, died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at her home. Born February 19, 1933 in Toledo to the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ryan, she grew up in Ft. Wayne and graduated from Central Catholic High School and then attended Miami University in Oxford, OH. She was employed for 14 years in the radio-tv field, working at WHOO radio in Orlando as copywriter, WTVT-TV in Tampa and WCKT-TV in Miami, as public relations assistant, WTVJ-TV in Miami as...

Barbara Ann (Preston) Beaty, age 95, of Canal Winchester, OH died July 3, 2020. Born August 20, 1924 to the late Otto “Ben” Preston and Edith (Crabtree) Preston in Oberlin, OH. She grew up in Wellington, OH and graduated from Wellington High School, class of 1942. In September of that year, she and her sister, Janis went to Columbus, OH to attend Grant Hospital School of Nursing. They both graduated in 1945. She was a member of the Cadet Nurse Corp during WWII. Barbara enjoyed...

Brenda Joyce Carter, age 75 of Pickerington, passed Sunday, June 28, 2020. Born in Marion, Ohio to the late Charles and Josephine Elliott. Brenda was a faithful follower of Christ and member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Brenda was an active member of the community and drove a school bus for Licking County and for Pickerington Schools until her retirement. Brenda lived for her children and grandchildren, and cherished all the time she spent with them. Brenda is preceded in death...

Brenda K. Anderson, age 78, of Pickerington, died Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Kobacker House in Columbus, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 13, 1941 in Zanesville to the late Earl Norris and Dorothy (Kuhn) Norris, she was a graduate of Rosecrans High School and was a retired secretary/bookkeeper. She was a member of Seton Parish Catholic Church. Survived by her devoted daughters, Michelle Anderson and Kathy (Brian) Zets; sister, Margaret (Greg) Ritterbeck; brother, Patrick...

Lois Mae Williamson, devoted wife, cherished mother and proud grandmother, passed away at age 95 on June 25, 2020. Born on Sept. 9, 1924 to the late Harlem "Archie" and Gladys (Drake) Mickey, Lois graduated from Bexley High School with her identical twin sister Doris and later graduated summa cum laude from Ohio University with a degree in education. She was a lifelong learner and avid researcher who enjoyed documenting the history of the city of Pickerington, the covered bridges of...

James (Jim) Ashton Carr, 73, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 after a battle with glioblastoma. Jim earned his B.S. from Ashland University in 1970. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne Division. Upon his honorable discharge, Jim began his banking career, which spanned 40 years, and earned his M.B.A. from Xavier University. He worked for several commercial banks, including Huntington, Associated Bank, United Bank, and Unity National Bank, in various executive...

Verla “June” Lange, age 85, passed away on June 22, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Killbuck, Ohio on October 27, 1934 to Reuben and Valena (Proper) Harford. After 20 years, June retired from the U.S. Federal Court in Columbus with Judge James Graham. She was also a member of Groveport Church of Christ. June is survived by her sister, Patsy Johnson; sister-in-laws, Janet Hatfield and Ella Weimer; special niece, Sherry Morris; nieces, Kris Rachal, Debbi Gallagher, Lora...

Virginia D. “Ginny” Larson, age 91, of Pickerington, died Saturday, June 20, 2020 at The Inn at Winchester Trail. Born March 26, 1929 in Warren, OH to the late Wells Johnston & Edith Lovella (Klingensmith) Meeker. Preceded in death by her husband, Carl A. Larson in 1979; three brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her sons, Larry (Mary) Larson, Pickerington, and Jeff Larson, Columbus; grandson, Timothy (Desiree) Larson; great-grandchildren, Erin & William Larson; and nieces and...

Beverly J. “Bev” Whitaker, age 88, of Pickerington, died Friday, June 19, 2020 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Born December 26, 1931 in Fostoria, OH to the late Leland and Helen (Pangborn) Sour, she was a graduate of Amsden High School and attended The Ohio State University. She was a member of Peace United Methodist Church in Pickerington. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jack Whitaker; daughters, Debra (Charles) Foster, Baltimore, Jennie (David) Greening, Granville,...