Westerville Obituarie s- July 19, 2026
Patsey Garrett
July 30, 1929 – July 10, 2026
Patsey Garrett, 96, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully July 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Puritan, Ohio, she lived a life devoted to family, hospitality, and caring for others.
She married Thurman Garrett on Feb. 28, 1949, and they shared nearly 71 years of marriage. Together they were active with the Aladdin Shrine Temple, where Thurman served as Potentate in 1983. They also co-founded the Columbus Aqua Ski Club and performed water-skiing exhibitions on the Scioto River. In retirement, they enjoyed boating and fishing while living in Fort Myers, Florida, and Port Clinton, Ohio.
Patsey was known for her welcoming home, home-cooked meals, beautiful flower gardens, and the love she showed her family. Her children and grandchildren especially cherished hearing her sing “You Are My Sunshine.”
She is survived by her children, John Garrett and Lisa Garrett, Ron Garrett and Kathleen Garrett, and Cathy Dybdahl and Judy Cook; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother David Sprague and Margie Sprague; and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Garrett; her mother, Goldie Weimer; brothers Jack Sprague and Harold Sprague; sister Peggy McManus; and grandson Nathan Garrett.
Miquaith “Micha” Andrick
January 5, 2003 – July 13, 2026
Miquaith “Micha” Andrick, 23, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away July 13, 2026. He was born in Westerville and was cared for by his father, Christopher Tutt, and grandparents Steve and Cheryl Andrick.
Micha played travel baseball throughout his youth before developing a passion for disc golf. A respected member of the Professional Disc Golf Association community, he traveled across the country to compete, built friendships through the sport, and became known as the “Side Arm Legend.” He was also known for helping other players, including retrieving discs from the water.
He worked for TruGreen and enjoyed mechanics, motorcycles, traveling, animals, and spending time with his pets.
He is survived by his father, Christopher Tutt; mother, Courtney Henry; sister BreLonna Andrick; brother Andrew Andrick; grandparents Steve and Cheryl Andrick; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and others who were important in his life.
Charles William “Chuck” Edwards
Charles William “Chuck” Edwards, 94, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully July 14, 2026. He was born in Sunbury and raised in Galena by Wilson and Gladys Edwards.
After high school, Chuck founded a masonry business that he operated for 50 years. A gifted singer, he was a longtime member of the Church of the Nazarene and Church of the Savior in Westerville, where he frequently performed with his wife, Mary Lou, accompanying him on piano.
In retirement, Chuck ministered at local retirement centers, sharing his testimony and praying with residents who could no longer attend worship services. He also enjoyed walking through his neighborhood and visiting with those he met.
A lifelong Ohio State Buckeyes fan, Chuck traced his enthusiasm to 1942, when he heard coach Paul Brown speak at Ohio Stadium during the team’s national championship season.
He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Mary Lou Edwards; children Jon Edwards and Kelly Edwards, Sallye McVey and Tim McVey, and Greg Edwards and Angie Edwards; sisters Betty and Mary Ellen; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Bradley Edwards; his parents; brother Judson; and sister Geraldine.
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