Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Susan Devone Lee
Jan 9, 2012
Susan D. Lee, 55, passed away on January 9, 2012 She was born September 13, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Herbert and Erma Wiley Lee
Survived by daughter, Kelli D. Lee; grandchildren, Vic-Kel D. Lee, Vic-Kayla M. Tucker and Vic-Kayzia M. Tucker; sister, Charlotte R. Jefferson; brother, Victor Lee; significant other, Allen Fairfax; favorite niece,...

Myrtle Emma McGinnis
Jan 6, 2012
Myrtle Emma McGinnis, 106, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012 at Heartland Victoria Village.
She was born March 9, 1905 in West Union, Ohio to Charles Sopher and Lona Grayson Trotter Survived by children, Lydia McGinnis-Jefferson, Patty Carol McGinnis-Frazier and James McGinnis; several Grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren and other family members.
Preceded in death...

Allen Hugh Lloyd Brooks
Jan 6, 2012
Allen Hugh Lloyd Brooks, age 41, went to join in the eternal rest on January 6, 2012.
He is a graduate of Dublin High School, and attended Columbus State Community College. He was liked by many for his quick sense of humor and caring nature. Allen loved the outdoors, photography, and music. Allen is Preceeded in death...

Kathrine M. Davidson
Jan 6, 2012
Katherine M. Davidson, 60, passed away on January 6, 2012
She was born January 18, 1951 in Buskirk, KY to the late Abraham Lincoln and Alice D. Blankenship Looney Survived by her loving husband, Earl D.; sons, Rusty, Tony and Michael; daughters, Alice and Dolly; 18 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; 1 brother and 6 sisters, many nieces and...

Anna Rose Finegan
Jan 5, 2012
Ann Finegan, 86, passed away on January 5, 2012 at OSU Medical Center.
She was born August 11, 1925 in Kentucky Survived by sons, Larry and Jim Stephanie Finegan; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; brothers, Doyle, Bill, Bob and Garald Munnerlyn; sister, Joyce Preceded in death by daughter, Nancy.
A service will be held...

Jimmie Lee Ray
Jan 2, 2012
Jimmie Lee Ray, 63, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2012 at his residence. He was born March 19, 1948 in Pikeville, Kentucky to Edward Lee Ray and Wilma Boggs Castle He was retired from Columbus Steel. Survived by daughter, Carmen; sons, David and Matthew; mother; brothers, Clyde, Robert and Jeffery; sisters, Linda Sturkey, Pamela Necovski, and Janice McConaha...

Yvonne i. Allen
Dec 25, 2011
Yvonne L. Allen, 54, went to be with our Lord after a valiant struggle with cancer on December 25, 2011 in Columbus,OH She was born June 26, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to Ursell Summerlin and Carolyn Vinup Euriech Survived by her husband, Robert J. Allen; daughter, Kelly Recore; son, Dale Whitt; step-son, Shayne Allen; mother; sister, Darlene Kimball; brother,...

Ester May Hines
Dec 17, 2011
Esther May Hines, 98, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at her residence.
She was born August 18, 1913 in Paswegin, SK, Canada to the late William Andrew and May Julia Burden Randle.
Survived by grandchildren she raised Roxanne Elie, Esther Elie and Cheryle Mason; 16 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and 38 great great...

Gwendolyn i. Brewer
Dec 17, 2011
GWENDOLYN I BREWER, 72, Passed away December 17, 2011.
She was born on January 7, 1939.
Services are private

John D. Malesky
Dec 16, 2011
JOHN D MALESKY, 64, Passed away on December 16, 2011. John was born on September 16, 1947 was born to Jack B Malesky and Josephine Teminsky. Services will be in Youngstown.

Pamela K. Nichelson
Dec 12, 2011
Pamela K. Nichelson, 67, passed away on December 12, 2011 She was born January 3, 1944 in Massillon, Ohio to late James and Edith Steiner Survived by husband Charles; sons, David Kathy Nichelson and Steven Siobhan Nichelson; daughter, Kimberly Nichelson; grandchildren, Courtney, Sabrina, Meghan, Brandon, Connor and Aubrey; brothers, Kerry, Jerry and Fred; sisters, Gail, Carolyn, Kathy and Susan....
Powder Marie Edwards
Dec 7, 2011
POWDER MARIE EDWARDS,Pow Pow 9 Mts, was taken to Doggie heaven unexpectedly Wednesday September 5, 2012. Pow pow was born on December 7, 2011. She leaves to cherish her memories her mommy Lisa Edwards; Daddy Andy Vest; Brother Perk Vest; Step Mommy Angel Wiseman; Step Daddy Ricky Francis; Birth mother Fat Girl; Birth Father Money; Birth Dad Shannon Johnson;...

Michele M. Young
Dec 5, 2011
MICHELE M YOUNG, Passed away on December 5, 2011. She was born on August 8, 1960 to Clarence J Harshman and victoria Zaverack. She is survived by her husband Matthew Young. Services a private per families request

Louis Bryant
Dec 3, 2011
LOUIS BRYANT, passed away on December 3, 2011
Louis was born on April 26, 1958 in Georgetown, OH to Wm C. Bryant and Genevia Brooks.
Services are private per family?s request

Joan H. Smith
Dec 1, 2011
JOAN H SMITH, 74, Passed Away on December 1, 2011. Joan was born on December 9, 1936 in New Brunswick, NJ to George W Cook and Helen Grant. Services are private per the familys request.

Robert a. Pavlik
Nov 29, 2011
Robert A. Pavlik Jr., 59, Passed away on November 29, 2011 at his Home. Robert was born on October 4, 1952 in Nelsonville, Ohio to Robert A Pablik Sr. and Geraldine Ruff. He is surivied by his wife Becki S Pavlik, Son Nicholas A Pavlik and his special Friend Katy, Step-Daughter Shannon E Hall Robert, Granddaughter Lauren and Lily,...

Debra J. Smith
Nov 29, 2011
Debra J. Smith, 50, passed away on November 29, 2011 She was born March 27, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio the late Eugene and Erma Thomas Smith Survived by sons, Darryl and Derrick; daughter, Dejonnaise; grandchildren, Tariah, Tenelle, Treveon and Tanni; brothers, Joe Day and Preston Smith; sister, Pamela Britton; fianc?e, William Bryan; best friend, Terri Ferguson and Renee Braxton;...

Elizabeth H. French
Nov 23, 2011
ELIZABETH H FRENCH passed away on November 23, 2011. She was born on December 14, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA to Dr. Leo C Wagner and Helen Meck. Services are private per the families request.

James Swanigan
Nov 20, 2011
JAMES SWANIGAN, 77, Passed away on November 20, 2011. He was born on August 24, 1934 in Winfield, AL to James Otis Swanigan and Beatrize. James is surivived by children Debra Hamilton and Sharon Swanigan. His services are private per the family's request

Ruth Ann Norah
Nov 19, 2011
RUTH ANN SUMMERS NORAH, age 68, was born August 31, 1943. She passed on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Grant Medical Center with her loving sister by her side.
Preceded in death by parents Jack and Annie Summers, husband Mitchell Norah, brothers; LeeRoy, Arthur and David Summers, Children Keith Summers and Billie Harlin.
Survived by...