Della Naomi McCullough

Della Naomi McCullough, 83, of Lakeland, FL and formerly of Thornville passed away on August 4, 2026. She was born to the late Fred and Augusta (Eads) Bradford on February 2, 1943, in Lancaster, OH.

Della enjoyed crafting and being creative. Her hobbies included creating stained glass, photography and crocheting. She was a lifetime Christian and loved going to church. The past nine years she has spent with the love of her life, Archie.

She is survived by her husband, Archie; daughters, Carla (Jimi) Steinwender and Crystal (Phillip Rice) Caldwell; grandchildren, David (Chelsea) Krejci, Sarah (Brady Allen) Minniear, Zachary (Colette Gibson) Caldwell and Rachael Rice; great grandchildren, Raistlin Krejci, Ryleigh Swickard, Mason Swickard, Maverick Minniear, Addilyn Krejci, Betty Krejci, and Emma Krejci; sister, Doris Solomon; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles; children by marriage, Mark (Annett) McCullough, Crystal (Steve) Salyer and Cheryl (Scott) Friel; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren by marriage.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Caldwell; father, Melvin Eads; son, David Lee Caldwell; grandson, Josh Krejci; and brothers, Allen “Peewee” Bradford, Stephen Bradford and Leroy Eads.

A memorial service officiated by Pastor Jim Vanover will be held on September 12, 2026, at 2 PM in Lighthouse Memorial Church, 2600 Walnut Rd Rt. 79, Millersport, OH 43046.

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