Dwayne R Spence Funeral Home

07/16/2025

Tip for a healthy life!

To live a healthy life, prioritize a balanced diet, regular exercise, sufficient sleep, stress management, and avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.

07/16/2025

Charles “Bub” Knapp Jr. went to be with the Lord on Saturday July 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 22, 1935 in Leon, West Virginia. Charles was the son of the late Charles Knapp Sr. and Edna (Battrell) Knapp. He was preceded in death by his sisters Shirley Holmes, Ro...

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07/13/2025

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07/13/2025

NATIONAL BARBERSHOP MUSIC APPRECIATION DAY

If you can hear that sweet music today, you already know it's National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day. Today, we celebrate a ca****la style of music and commemorate the anniversary of one of its musical societies.

Barbershop music's roots lay in African American culture and their traditional improvisational music from the 1800s. Folk songs and hymns sung in four parts led to the four-part harmony of barbershop music.

07/10/2025

What is grief?

Grief is the emotional suffering experienced after a loss, whether it's the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the loss of a job or other significant aspect of life.

07/08/2025

This Wednesday......we have a few spots left.

07/07/2025

Christopher E. Burkhart (66) passed away on July 4, 2025. Chris grew up on a farm in Pickerington, OH and was active in agriculture. As a youth he was involved with the Violet Grange, two 4-H groups, the Pickerington High School Marching Band, and a proud Eagle Scout. In 1976 he was named the Picker...

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07/07/2025

David Eugene Lewis

“In life, we loved you dearly,
in death we love you still.
In our hearts you hold a special place,
no one else can ever fill.”

It is with much love and deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of David Eugene Lewis, age 76, of New Albany, OH, on Saturday, ...

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07/07/2025

Fun Fact (and Myth-Busting) About Hair After Death:

It’s a common myth that hair keeps growing after a person dies—but it doesn’t. What actually happens is the skin dehydrates and shrinks, which can make hair (and nails) appear longer. The body isn't producing new cells, so no real growth occurs.

07/04/2025

🎆 Wishing everyone a joyous Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 Let's come together to celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave! Whether you're grilling hot dogs, admiring fireworks, or simply cherishing time with loved ones, may your hearts be as abundant as your plates! 💖✨

07/02/2025

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07/01/2025

Julius Nelson Pitts Sr., age 96, of Columbus, OH passed away June 30, 2025. He was born August 28, 1928 to the late Osbenny and Dezola Pitts in Columbus, GA.

Julius was a proud 20-year retired U.S. Air Force veteran who later retired from AT&T after another 20 years of his service.
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