Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Willis Glenn Houck
Apr 30, 2011
WILLIS GLENN HOUCK, 78, of Gahanna and formally from Gallipolis passed away Saturday April 30, 2011 at his home.
He was born May 16, 1932 in Mercerville, OH to the late John and Virgie Fellure Houck and was an honorable veteran of the U.S. Navy
Survived by his wife Maxine, a son; Randy Houck, brothers;...

Dudley G. Kuhlman
Apr 27, 2011
Dudley G. Kuhlman, 82, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, April 27th, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, HomeReach Hospice. Born February 3, 1929 in Toledo, OH to the late Ross E. and Iva P. Deter Kuhlman, he grew up in Columbus, OH, graduating from North High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Ohio State University in 1951; then...

Phyllis A. Jackson
Apr 24, 2011
PHYLLIS A. JACKSON, 74, passed away on April 24, 2011 in Willard Ohio.
She was born March 09, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to Clifford A. and Elizabeth M. Garrison Durr.
Phyllis retired from Midwest Industries, MTD in Willard, Ohio and was a member of Willard Church of the Nazarene.
Many people will benefit...

Donna Jean Limbocker Lowrey
Apr 23, 2011
DONNA JEAN LIMBOCKER LOWREY, 83, passed away April 23, 2011 in Columbus, OH
She was born on January 5, 1928 in Mediapolis, IA to Murray Allen Limbocker and Bertha Marie Beik.
Donna is survived by her Children Cheryl Reynold Raymond, Cyndee Lowrey, Gregory Lowrey, and Hollie Wallace; Sister Ninita Rexroth; 27 Grandchildren; 33 Great Grandchildren;...

Deborah Lynn Scott
Apr 22, 2011
DEBORAH LYNN SCOTT, 53, passed away April 22, 2011
She was born April 16, 1958 to Dana Leroy Myers and Mary Louise Leinbaugh.
Deborah is survived by her children Charles Michael Mercer Myers and Heather Myers; and Three Grandchildren.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral...

Charlotte p. Banks
Apr 22, 2011
CHARLOTTE P BANKS, 47, passed away April 22, 2011
She was born December 22, 1963 to Walter Banks and Lillie Dawson
Charlotte is survived by her father, husband, children James Banks, Preshious Banks, Siblings Charlene Valentine, Walter Banks, and Marlin Banks.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements entrusted to...

Karen Louise Habecker
Apr 21, 2011
KAREN LOUISE HABECKER, 59, passed away on April 21, 2011
Karen was born on November 4, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harry Schmidlin and Louise White.
She is survived by her husband Douglas Habecker, Son Donald Whitmer, Siblings Mark, Mike, Terry, Linda, and Lynn, and eight Grandchildren Brittony, Breanna, Trey, Nicholas, Tommi, Dakota,...

Karen Marie Snodgrass
Apr 17, 2011
KAREN MARIE SNODGRASS, 42, passed away on April 17, 2011
She was born June 16, 1968 in Cleveland, Ohio and she served in the U.S. Navy
She is survived by her husband, David Snodgrass, Mother; Arlene Aring, and a Sister; Pam She is preceded in death by her Father, William Aring
Arrangements are...

Vinod Kumar Sharma
Apr 16, 2011
VINOD KUMAR SHARMA, 62, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio
Vinod was born on November 21, 1948 in Saphidon, India to Rajender Sharma and Savitri Devi
He is survived by his children Ananta Sharma , Ruchi Sharma, and Swaraj Sharma.
A service will be held Monday, April 18, 2011...

Clara Vaughn
Apr 16, 2011
CLARA VAUGHN, 85, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Grove City, OH.
Clara was born October 17, 1925 in Kansas City, MO to Garrett Smith and Elsie Scholl.
She is survived by her son David Vaughn, five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
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Larry Douglas Orr
Apr 14, 2011
LARRY DOUGLAS ORR, 62, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2011 in Columbus, OH.
Larry was born October 1, 1948 in Columbus, OH to Ross Eugene Orr and Anna Marie Kisor.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. 614-444-3200 www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Michelle L. Sharp
Apr 14, 2011
Michelle L. Sharp, 42, passed away on Thursday April 14, 2011 She was born September 12, 1968 in Clarksburg, WV to Dale and Sheila Poe Hathaway She is survived by her husband; Gregory, three sons; Lee, Tyler, and Dillon, a brother Curt. A memorial service will be held 12 Noon Monday at the Pickerington Christian Church, 575 Diley Rd....

Marlon Dees
Apr 11, 2011
Marlon L. Dees, 39, Passed away on April 11, 2011 He is survived by his Son, Tiyrell, Mother, Norma and Stepfather, Eldon Hughlon of Kansas City, Father, Clarence and Stepmother, Jacqueline Rowser of Centerville, Ohio. Sisters: Khrista, Maria Joeland Keichanda Darryl , Erin, Rhea Fernando . Brothers Eric and Leroy. Neices: Mia, Bryce, Bailey, Elyse. Nephews: Jeremy, J?Kye and...

Patrick Acosta
Apr 11, 2011
PATRICK ACOSTA, 57, passed away on April 11, 2011
He was born August 5, 1953 in Columbus, OH. He is preceded in death by his mother Ethel Hall, father Patricio Acosta and two brothers Mike Acosta and Billy Gene Messer.
Survived by brother Joe Acosta and sisters Norma jerry Jolly, Celina Acosta, Penny terry Cutler,...

Shelby Jean Mercer
Apr 11, 2011
Shelby Jean Mercer, 74, passed away on Monday April 11, 2011
She was born October 27, 1936 in Watseka, IL to the late Eric and Ruth Newman Johnson
She is Survived by her husband, Randy Mercer, Sons; Michael Waters and Derek Haynes, Sisters; Jenny Torbet Bernard and Cora Constant, Brother; Robert Johnson, four Grandchildren, 2...

Thelma Jeffries
Apr 10, 2011
THELMA JEFFRIES, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April 10, 2011
She was born September 2, 1923 in Logan, WV to the late Doc and Callie Mickens Johnson and had been a devoted member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church of the deaf.
Survived by daughters; Joyce O. Kearns, Carol A...

Louise Marie Lewis
Apr 8, 2011
LOUISE MARIE LEWIS, 58, better known as Weezie, passed away on Friday April 8, 2011
She was born July 11, 1952 in Winston Salem, NC to the late Edward and Ruth Bramlett Lewis. Louise gave the gift of life by being an Organ Donor after her passing.
Survived by a daughter; Brandi Lewis Ricky C....

Janet Lee Waller
Apr 8, 2011
JANET LEE WALLER, 70, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio.
Janet was born June 22, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to Norman C. Devine and Lillian.
She is survived by her children Tom, John, Mark, and Michelle; Siblings Norman and Sharon; two grandchildren; and one great grandchild
Arrangements are Private...

James Henry Anspach
Apr 7, 2011
JAMES HENRY ANSPACY, 45, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2011
James was born July 31, 1965 in Tecumseh, MI to David Anspach and Nacy Erickson
He is survived by brothers Kyle, Brad, and Mike Newsom.
James is preceded in death by his father 2007.
Arrangements are Private per the family's...

James Speakman
Apr 7, 2011
JAMES SPEAKMAN, 60, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2011
James is survived by his wife Donna Mayo Speakman, Children Chad Speakman, Sonne Chaney, and Luke Chaney, sisters Dianna Maynard and Nora Jones, and 2 grandchildren.
Arrangements are Private