Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas
Regina Mary Burson
Jul 28, 2023
Regina Mary Burson, 73, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Regina was born in Grove City to the late Frank X. Asbeck, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Schaaf on March 22, 1950.
Regina graduated from Grove City High School in 1968. She attended vocational school studying cosmetology. Regina enjoyed spending...
Barbara Ann Dillon
Jul 28, 2023
Barbara Ann Dillon, age 65, passed away in Columbus, Ohio on July 28, 2023.
Barbara was born on December 15, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Phyllis Hope Hicks and Thomas Dillon.
She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Phyllis Dillon; husband Paul Blackburn and brothers Robert...
Warren Lee Martin
Jul 24, 2023
Warren Lee Martin, 68, Passed away at home July 24, 2023. Warren was born on September 18, 1954 in Maybeury, West Virginia to the late Clifford V. and Betty Ann (Griffin) Martin.
Warren is survived by his loving spouse Christine; sons Brett, Lavelle and Dedric (Bobby); daughters Johnna, Unitra, Savaka and Toria (Dale); brothers John, Jeffery and...
Laia L. Munns
Jul 17, 2023
Laia Munns, 59, formerly of Columbus, Bellefontaine, and Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 in Dublin, Ohio surrounded by family that will continue to honor her legacy.
She was preceded in death by her son Gregg, mother Carolyn, father Collins, grandmother Ollie, grandfather Roosevelt, and stepfather Richard. She is survived by her daughters Kalaia...
Anthony Wallace Taylor
Jul 16, 2023
Anthony Wallace Taylor, age 52 of Columbus, his battle ended on Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born on April 27, 1971, in Elyria, Ohio the son of Wallace and Renelle Taylor. He is survived by his mother Renelle Taylor, his wife Tamara Taylor, five children: Alexis, Anthony, Jr., Oriana, Montay, and Taleah, one brother Eric (Monique), one sister...
Theresa Louise (Nieves) Cox
Jul 10, 2023
Theresa Louise (Nieves) Cox, born on September 10th, 1964, in Bronx, NY, lived a remarkable life. Theresa was a force to be reckoned with despite her petite frame, always carrying a deep sense of pride in her Italian heritage. Her passion for cooking Italian cuisine was a lifelong devotion, and she delighted in passing down her culinary skills to...
Gene Lee Chandler
Jul 9, 2023
Gene Lee Chandler, 61 of Zanesville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday July 9 at Mount Carmel West Medical Center.
Born in Muskingum County, of Zanesville, Ohio, on September 23, 1961, he was the son of the late Linda Chandler, and the late Gene Henderson.
Gene was the most kind hearted, loving person, that would help...
Cindy L (Brandum) Bennett
Jun 24, 2023
Cindy L. Bennett, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 24th. She was born March 5, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles & Mary Brandum. She is survived by her loving husband, David Bennett whom she married in 2002; two daughters, Tiffany (Ramon) Cruz and Marla Allen; two step-children Kristina (Ed) Mann and David Bennett;...
Rhoejaeque "TRE" Ray Swift
Jun 23, 2023
Rhoejaeque “TRE” “Ray” Swift went home with the Lord on June 23, 2023. He was born to Loeleatae Swift on March 18, 1979. TRE was born in Columbus, Ohio but reside in Cleveland, Ohio most of his childhood.
Rhoejaeque “TRE” Swift is proceeded in death by His grandparents Walter and Penelope (Pennye) Swift, Uncle Anthony...
Brian Edward McLaughlin
Jun 22, 2023
Brian Edward McLaughlin, passed away on June 22, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio.
Brian was born on June 15, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio.
Brian is survived by his loving wife Peggy McLaughlin and Brother Kurtis McLaughlin.
Arrangements are private per families request.
Lawrence Jermaine Smith
Jun 21, 2023
Lawrence “Boone” Jermaine Smith passed away on June 21st, 2023, at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 39.
Lawrence is preceded in death by his Mother Barbara Ann Smith, Father Lawrence Jerome Dean, Grandmothers Gertrude Smith and Constance Dean. Grandfather Jimmy Lee Smith, Aunt Jimmie Cole-Smith and Nieces Barbara Smith and Devonna...
Danny Jay O'Dell
Jun 21, 2023
Danny Jay O’Dell
April 15, 1976 – June 21, 2023
Preceeded in death by father Danny O’Dell and mother Bonnie O’Dell.
Survived by sisters Angela (Gilbert) Ayala of Raleigh, Jennifer (Sam) Jarrell of Columbus, and Kimberly (Tony) Scarberry of Chillicothe; Sons Daniel O’Dell and Aidan O’Dell, Four nephews, two great nephews and a...
Cheryl R Moore
Jun 19, 2023
Ms. Cheryl Moore, daughter of Willie and Vivian Rozier was born October 3, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was their only child who they showered all of their love and care on. Cheryl was raised in Cincinnati and she would go on to graduate from Walnut Hills High School and would later receive her associates degree.
She...
Peggy Winefred Dawson
Jun 7, 2023
Peggy Winefred Dawson was born December 26, 1934, in Asheville, North Carolina, the daughter of Milton G. Rosemond and Willie M. Rosemond. She was a graduate of East High School. She then attended beauty school, where she received her licensure as a cosmetologist in the state of Ohio. Later in her career, she worked at Federal Glass for over...
Michael Joseph Yavornitzky
Jun 6, 2023
Michael Joseph Yavornitzky died on June 6th at his home in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 69. He was born in Lorain, Ohio to Michael and Nathalie Yavornitzky (both deceased) and had a brother Russell (deceased.) Michael attended Southview High School and The Ohio State University where he studied pharmacy and later transitioned to a technical institute to...
Donna Louise Sharpe
Jun 6, 2023
Donna Louise Sharp, age 89, passed away June 6, 2023 at home with her family by her side. Donna was born in the Columbus area to the late Harold and Helen Marburger on September 25, 1933.
Along with spending time with family/friends Donna’s three favorite pastimes were her love of sports, cards, and music. She...
Robert Carl Cartwright
Jun 1, 2023
Robert Carl Cartwright, 76, passed away on Thursday June 1, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio.
Robert was born on Saturday March 22, 1947 in Glouster, Ohio to the late Ray and Dorothy (Stahl) Cartwright)
Robert was a proud member of the United States Air Force.
A Private Graveside service will be at the Dayton...
Jeffrey Owen Starks
May 29, 2023
Jeffrey Owen Starks, 79, passed away on Monday May 29, 2023 at The Ohio State University Hospital.
Jeffrey was born on Wednesday July 28, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles E. and Catherine Watson Starks.
Jeffrey is survived by his daughter Laurie Wembly; Brother Richard Starks; grandchildren Courtney and Jule Wembly.
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Chester Louis Range
May 24, 2023
In Loving Memory of a Special Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Brother In-law, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, and Friend
Our beloved Chester Louis Range was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. He was surrounded by family at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on August 2, 1946, in Greenwood, Mississippi to the late...
