Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Donna Lynete Colquitt
Jun 14, 2010
Donna L. Colquitt, age 42, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 14, 2010 at Grant Medical Center. She was a graduate of Marion Franklin High School and of Job Corp Cleveland where she received her A.A.S in Licensed Practical Nursing. Donna was an avid member of Restoration Christian Center where she was a prophetic evangelist. She...

John C. Evans
Jun 9, 2010
JOHN C EVANS, 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2010
John was born October 9, 1936 in Flat Gap, KY to Conrad V. Evans and Clara Chaney. He is survived by his Wife Mary Ellen Miller, His children John A. Evans Kerry Neenah, WI, Vince E. Evans Cheryl Callipolis, OH, Roy D. Evans Devin Cirvleville, OH,...

Rene' Leon Saxton
Jun 6, 2010
RENE? LEON SAXTON passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2010. Born Nov 9, 1953.
He was preceded in death by parents; Pearl & Mary Saxton, Uncle; Russel Saxton, Cousin; David Saxton, Niece; Ashley Clark and best friend Tony Posani.
Survived by Sister; Jenny John Crites, Brother; Jeff Kathy Saxton, aunt; Maxine Saxton, Nieces...

Mattew M. Ritz
Jun 5, 2010
MATTHEW M. RITZ, 35, passed away on Saturday June 5, 2010
He was born March 12, 1975 in Warren, Ohio to Ronald D. and Nancy Saxon Ritz
He is survived by his wife, Penny Seymour Ritz, 3 sons; Andrew, Nicholas, and Ryan, step-son, J.D. Hornberger, Brother-in-law; Jake Seymour, cousin; Michael Saxon; special friend; Mark Walton,...

Matthew Michael Ritz
Jun 5, 2010
MATTHEW M. RITZ, 35, passed away on Saturday June 5, 2010
He was born March 12, 1975 in Warren, Ohio to Ronald D. and Nancy Saxon Ritz
He is survived by his wife, Penny Seymour Ritz, 3 sons; Andrew, Nicholas, and Ryan, step-son, J.D. Hornberger, Brother-in-law; Jake Seymour, cousin; Michael Saxon; special friend; Mark Walton,...

Charles Taylor McClane
Jun 4, 2010
CHARLES TAYLOR MCCLANE,93, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2010
Charles was born February 14, 1917 in Beaverfalls, PA to Edward M. McClane and Olive Taylor. He is survived by his children Tracey Wineland Dave and Mike McClane. He is Preceded in death by both parents, and wife, Jane Lee Thompson McClane
Arrangements are Private...

Robert Peter Morrison
May 29, 2010
ROBERT PETER MORRISON, 54, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2010
Robert was born October 17, 1955 in Newark, NJ to Dewey Creek and Joyce. He is survived by his Wife Ople Louise "Johnson" children Shawn Olsen, Bonnie sax, Justin Riddle, Zoe Riddle, Scott Sax; three Grandchildren. He is preceded by his mother.
Arrangements are...

Fannie Cody
May 26, 2010
FANNIE CODY, 68, passed away on Wednesday May 26, 2010
She was born December 19, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Dan & Stella Radcliff Coffman
She is survived by 5 children; Cynthia Lilley Welton, Jeffery D. Cody Stella, William F. Cody, Frank A. Cody Toni, Reggie Reese, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren,...

Theresa Lynn Riegel
May 23, 2010
THERESA LYNN RIEGEL, 44, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2010 in Logan, Oh.
Theresa was born October 22, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio to Lawrence G. Riagel and Ann Parzinger. She is survived by her children Trevor Cantwell and Devon Cantwell; Brothers Donald Riegel and David Riegel and Sister Karen Thogimartin. She is preceded by her parents....

Raymond Eugene Friend
May 19, 2010
RAYMOND EUGENE FRIEND, 59, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Raymond was born May 28, 1950 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Andrew Jackson Friend and Flora Friend. He is survived by his children John A.W. Friend Ashlee, Jessica L. Friend, Richard Kazee, Raymond Kazee, Tamara Lambert John, Kristin McDonald, Ashley Pack; Significant other of 27 years Diane...

Rose Ann Miller
May 12, 2010
ROSE ANN MILLER, 77, passed away on Wednesday May 12, 2010
She was born August 17, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Anthony & Helen Decesto Pinoni
She is survived by 4 sons; Walt Marilyn, Bill Mary, Joseph Vicky, and Chuck Miller, and 2 daughters, Helen Justice, and Rose Perry
A graveside...

David Foster Hickey
May 2, 2010
DAVID FOSTER HICKEY, 51, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010
David was born June 14, 1958 in Havre De Grace, MD to Charles hickey and Alice Martin. He is survived by his Mother, Wife, two daughters, Autumn Hickey and Heather Hickey, brother Steve Hickey, sister, Sharon Hickey and three grandchildren. He is preceded by his Father...

Oren Lee Traylor
May 2, 2010
OREN LEE TRAYLOR "Big O", 37, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010
Oren was born on October 9, 1972 in Portsmouth, VA to Barnie L. Traylor and Eleanor G. Blattner. He is Survived by his Father Barnie L. Traylor, Girlfriend, Lisa Mays and son Tyler N Traylor, Sisters Bonnie L. Osorio and Christine S. Traylor and...
Tacie Virginia (Livingston) Edwards
Apr 25, 2010
TACIE VIRGINIA LIVINGSTON EDWARDS, 66, passed away on Sunday April 25, 2010
She was born May 13, 1943 in Ripley, West Virginia to the late Okey Laban & Eva Jane Devault Livingston. Tacie was a loving caregiver, retiring from the State of Ohio after 26 years with Orient Developmental Center & Columbus Developmental Centers.
Survived...

Rebecca Lynn McBeth
Apr 23, 2010
REBECCA LYNN MCBETH, 58, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2010
Rebecca was born July 7, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to Charles A. McBeth and Harriot. She is survived by her children
John Kunce Robin and Jeremy Kunce. Brother Charles A. McBeth and two grandchildren. She is preceded by her
parents.
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John Joesph Sellars
Apr 21, 2010
JOHN JOSEPH SELLARS, 48, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
John was born on March 26, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to Willia Sellars and Mildred Hammond. He is Survived by his two children Angel and Owen Sellars, One Grandchild, and two brothers, David Sellars and Robert Morrison, and sister Brenda Sellars.
Arrangements are Private...

Robert W. Garnes
Apr 18, 2010
ROBERT W. GARNES, 48, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010.
Robert was born March 16, 1962 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Robert Howell and Lena Bunch.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request.
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. 614-444-3200 www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Albert Edward Haycraft
Apr 11, 2010
ALBERT EDWARD HAYCRAFT, 71, passed away on Sunday April 11, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.
Albert was born September 12, 1963 Gallipolis, Ohio to Ansel Albert Haycraft and Wilma Fae Saunders. Albert is
survived by his Wife, Marther Armstrong, three sons, Edward R. Haycraft, Nine Grandchildren, two great grandchildren.
Arrangements are Private per the...

JoAnn Mercer
Apr 10, 2010
JOANN MERCER, 66, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2010.
JoAnn was born January 23, 1944 in San Antonio, TX to Elbert Ohlhausen and Mattie Estelle Hilburn. JoAnn is Survived by her son, Gene Delp and cousin Lonnie Hilburn. JoAnn is preceded in death by both parents and her husband E. Gene Delp.
A service...

Sharon Rae Wilson
Apr 8, 2010
SHARON RAE WILSON, 47, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
Sharon was born January 23, 1963 in Pueblo, Colorado to Nole Ralph Yates and Betty Ann Shirley. Sharon is Survived by her Children Crystal Yates, Brittany Yates, and Robert Wilson, two grandchildren, Two sisters, Linda Murphy and Jennie Nelson, three brothers Don Yates, Thomas Yates, and...