Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Rose Dickson
Aug 2, 2010
ROSE DICKSON, 88, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2010
Rose was born July 2, 1922 in Liverpool, England to Natalie Masters. She is survived by Sisters Vera Daniels Liverpool, Ada Sheilds Liverpool, Christy Masters Florida and 10 Grandchildren. She is preceded by her parents, Sister May Malone.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request...

Harvey Matthew Frantz
Jul 27, 2010
HARVEY MATTHEW FRANTZ, 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.
Harvey was born May 13, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to Adolph Frantz and Carrie May Freeze. He is survived by his sister Carrie Maynard.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. 614-444-3200 www.EdwardsFuneralService.com...

Billie A. Storts
Jul 26, 2010
BILLIE A. STORTS, 58, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2010 in Gahaana, Ohio.
Billie was born July 13, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to William J. Vallette and Lucy A. Dempsey. She is survived by her children Shannon Jones and Sharon Marcum Billy Marcum, Brother Patrick Hunter and six Grandchildren. She is preceded by both of her...

Larry Joe Jones
Jul 26, 2010
LARRY JOE JONES SR. , 62, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2010 in Columbus, OH.
Larry was born March 7, 1948 in Woodbury, TN to Joseph L. Jones and Josey David. He is survived by his Daughter Shannon Jones and three Grandchildren.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements entrusted to...

Lewis Drummond
Jul 26, 2010
LEWIS C. DRUMMOND , 79, passed away on Monday July 26, 2010.
Lewis is survived by his loving wife Beulah, children Terri Riley, Curtis Drummond, Louis Drummond Jr, John Thomas, Spencer Brown, Kathy Robinson, Shirley Smith, Brother; Thomas Drummond of Cuba, AL, two Sisters; Corene Larkin of Birmingham, AL and Dora Brown of Detroit,MI. Many Grandchildren and...

Tracey Marie Etters
Jul 24, 2010
TRACEY M. ETTERS, 33, passed away on Saturday July 24, 2010
She was born August 1, 1976 South Williamson, KY to John Etters and Geraldine Muncy. Survived by daughter; Destiny Etters, Son; Logan Etters,
Services will be held 6 - 8 PM Wednesday at the Chapel of EDWARDS FUNERAL SERVICE, 1166 Parsons Ave.
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Anthony Ferrell
Jul 21, 2010
ANTHONY L. FERRELL, 56, passed away on Wednesday July 21, 2010
He was born March 8, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Jack & Mae Hall Ferrell
He is survived by 2 children; Donnie Ferguson and Jessica Green, 2 grandsons; Terrance Green & Jaden Ferguson, 6 siblings; Jack Jr., Raymond, Sharon, Marsha, Bruce and...

Linda Bailey
Jul 17, 2010
Linda Bailey of Columbus, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010. She was born in Lima, Ohio and graduated from Apollo Joint Vocational School, and later attended Ohio State University.
She is survived by her mother Marie Bailey, Half Brothers and Sisters Bradford Bailey, Barbara Singleton, and Theresa Wright; her twin sister Brenda Whitfield, Sisters Cynthia Henderson,...

Gene Junior Mayton
Jul 15, 2010
GENE JUNIOR MAYTON, 82, passed away on Thursday July 15, 2010
He was born April 7, 1928 in Toler, KY to the late Frank & Alora Puckett Mayton. Gene was a veteran of the U.S. Naval Service and a faithful Jehovah Witness.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Elaine Garvin...

Jerry W. Hoover
Jul 15, 2010
JERRY HOOVER, 65, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010
Jerry was born July 16, 1944 in Ironton, Oh to George Hoover and Wilma Pope. He is survived by Son, Jerry Hoover and brother Mike Hoover.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. 614-444-3200 www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Norvel Gene Cook
Jul 10, 2010
NORVEL GENE COOK, 68, passed Saturday July 10, 2010
He was born May 21, 1942 in Rockview, WV to the late Jay C. & Nitah Walker Cook
He is survived by a daughter; Michelle, 3 sisters; Gladys Wiley, Roberta Harless, Raoma Smith, a brother; William O. Cook
He is preceded in death by...

Melanie Sue Giles
Jul 9, 2010
MELANIE TINCHER GILES, 50, of Griffin, GA passed unexpectedly on July 9, 2010.
Survived by life partner Mike Tatum, Son; Jason Wendy Giles, Grandchildren; John, Hannah, Brooklyn and Leland, Mother; Phyllis Tincher, brothers, Robert Rhonda White, Chuck Sandy Tincher, Sisters; DeJuhan Tincher, Renae Craig Slagle, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
A service will be...

Martha Louise Merz
Jul 8, 2010
MARTHA LOUISE MERZ, 61, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2010
Martha was born May 14, 1949 in Louieville, Ky to Charles F. Merz Sr. and Anna Rose Hughes. She is survived by her sisters and brothers Charles Merz, Patricia Mertens, Ralph Merz, Marie Schofield, Joann Kline, and Greg Merz. She is preceded by both of her...

Sharon Rose Moon
Jul 2, 2010
SHARON ROSE MOON, 66, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2010
Sharon was born April 19, 1944 in Charleston, WV to William Jackson Plumley and Olive Bessbauner. She is survived by her children Michael L. Plumley and Timothey Plumley, and nine Grandchild. She is preceded by Son, Gregory Smith.
Arrangements are Private per the family's...

John Richard Slaughter
Jul 2, 2010
JOHN RICHARD SLAUGHTER III, 31, passed away on Friday July 2, 2010
He was born March 16, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio to John Jr. and Gloria Williams Slaughter. He is survived by siblings, Cortesa, Renea, Frank Jocyln, Ellva, Alphausa Kristie, Jessie, Kayianna, Janie Edward, Lacey, Albertina, Kim and Diquann. He is preceded in death by 2 brothers,...

Dwain David Horner
Jun 26, 2010
DWAIN DAVID HORNER, 51, passed away on Saturday June 26, 2010 He was born January 20, 1959 in Hampton, VA to the late Shelmer & Dora Martin Horner Jr. He is survived by 5 children; Amy Collier Shawn, Dwain, Kyle, Chelsea, Tyler Horner, siblings; John Terrie Horner, Ronnie Cherrie Horner, Erica Ben Albright, 3 grandchildren; Taylor & Dylan Collier...

Virginia Eleanor Dewhurst
Jun 22, 2010
VIRGINIA E. DEWHURST, 87, passed away on Tuesday June 22, 2010
She was born May 5, 1923 in Columbus, Ohio to the late John Joseph and Greta Smith Thum Sr.
She is survived by two daughters, Pamela S. Dewhurst and Sharon A. Buhr Ronald, 1 Granddaughter; Kelli Ohnstad John, and 1 great-granddaughter; Alaina Hyle, a...

Sandra K. Jenkins
Jun 21, 2010
SANDRA KAY JENKINS, 55, was called home on June 21, 2010 after a long fight to rehabilitate from a stroke.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Joan Jenkins
She is survived by her father; Sam Jenkins, sister; Sue Barney, niece; Dawn, nephew, Dustin Angie, great nieces and nephews; Aubrey, Jon Jr., Jasmine, Devin...

James Lacy Chavis
Jun 18, 2010
JAMES LACY CHAVIS SR. 82, passed away on Friday June 18, 2010.
He was born November 14, 1927 in North Carolina to the late Ishmond & Hattie Mae Chavis.
James was a longtime resident of the south end on Bruck & Hinkle Ave and also a member of Mountain Assembly Church of God on Reeb...

Charles L. Butler
Jun 16, 2010
CHARLES L. BUTLER, 72, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Charles was born August 27, 1938 in St. Charles, Kentucky to Eayles R. Butler and Ila May Butler. He is survived by His step children Randal Keefer and Christie Keefer. One Grandchild. He is preceded by his wife.
Arrangements are Private per the family's...