obituaries

Timothy J. Keaveney, age 61, passed away December 5, 2023 at Doctors Hospital.  Please check back for complete obituary.

Norma Iselda Limas Ramirez, age 67, passed away December 5, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  Please check back for complete obituary.

Chad Speakman age 47 passed away Sunday December 3, 2023. Survived by wife, Crystal Taylor; children, Skylynn Speakman, Shannan (Nick Fritz) Speakman, Shyann Speakman, Chadwick Speakman Jr, and Gabby Smith; parents: Jack Speakman and Janet Higgins; grandchild, Lillyonna Norman; brothers: William Speakman, Jackson (Riley) Speakman; sisters, Heather (Eric) Brooks, Jahaya (Jamal) Wilkinson; numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins and family members. Arrangements pending while family is raising...

Patricia Ann Kinney, age 89, passed away December 1, 2023 at Embassy of Woodview. Preceded in death by husband, Otis Kenney "Pete". Survived by children: Linda Deere Walke (Bob), Melvin Deere, Debbie Deere Aronhalt and Danny Deere (Lisa); grandchildren: Jim Vance, Michele Vance, David Sparks (Becky), Jason Deere (Beth), Eric Deere, Shannon Braxton (Andre), Chris Cheeseman, Corey Aronhalt, Olivia Deere, Lindsey Deere Zorns (Jimmy) Lauren Deere Tumblison (Dave) and Hannah Hardin;...

Lori A. Lopez-Hilborn, age 64, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Doctors Hospital West. She was a retired jewelry manufacturer. Preceded in death by, the father of her daughter, Ralph Brush, parents, Clyde Cox and Roberta Schiavle, brother, Jeffrey Schiavle. Survived by, children, David Lopez, Angel Lopez and Alaura Brush, brother, Shannon Schiavle, numerous grandchildren, other family and friends. Private family arrangements have been completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME,...

Melissa Ann Evans Bender, 53, passed away at her home Wednesday, November 29, 2023.  Missy was born September 1, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio to Willard Jr. and Judy (Bates) Evans.  Missy graduated from Westland High School.  Missy married the love of her life, Paul Bender December 24, 2001. She and Paul loved to travel and ride motorcycles with family and friends. Missy was always proud of the family they created with their daughter Katie. She always loved a...

Amanda Pinkney, age 44, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at her residence. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Monday, December 4, 2023 from 5-7 PM. Private graveside service and interment, Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Carol K. Kreuzer, age 67, passed away on Monday, November 27,2023 ay her residence in Dublin, OH. She was retired from Macy's. Preceded in death by, parents, Sam and Estelle Keenan. Survived by, husband, David, sister, Christy (Bart), numerous other family and friends. Private family arrangements have been completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME of HILLIARD, 5471 Frazell Rd.

Pamela Jo Hockenbery age 70 passed away Sunday November 26,2023 at Doctors Hospital West. Retired from Mt Carmel Medical Center after 20 plus years of service where she worked in the Women's Health Center. . Pamela loved cooking, shopping and spending time with her grandchildren and family. Pamela will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by Parents, James and Phyllis Swiatek; and infant brother Scott James. Survived by children Scott (Julie) Hockenbery and Kim (Josh) Ellison;...

Terry Dwayne Burns, age 62, passed away November 25, 2023 at Grant Medical Center. He retired from The Columbus Dispatch as a district manager. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Donna Burns. Survived by children: Timothy Burns, Heidi Burns and Ashlee (and his best friend Michael Woda) Burns; grandchildren: Cameron, Brooklyn, Cole and Autumn; ex-wife Tina Burns of 32 years; siblings: Cindy, Greg, Monty and Tracy; numerous other family and friends. Friends may call Sunday, December 3...