Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

William C. Shortland
Jul 20, 2009
WILLIAM C ?Larry? SHORTLAND, 76, passed away on July 20, 2009 He was born June 19, 1933 in Amsterdam, Ohio to the late William C. Shortland Sr & Mary M. Urdock. Mr. Shortland is a veteran of the US Army <P> He is survived by 4 children, Tina Hutchinson Dean, Sherry Carroll, David Shortland Misty, and Chris Shortland. 9...

Frank Bryant
Jul 17, 2009
FRANK BRYANT, 76, passed away on Friday July 17, 2009 He was born May 14, 1933 in West Moreland, County, VA to the late Andrew and Anna Bennett Bryant <P> He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Wanda Jean Duty Bryant, Daughters, Ruby Lee Bryant, Sherry Lynn Reeb Lee, Tammy Sue Carr Matthew, Tonya Marie Clark Richard,...

Anna Elizabeth Cioffi
Jul 16, 2009
ANNA ELIZABETH CIOFFI, 84 passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009 She was born July 23, 1924 in Batavia, Ohio to the late George and Anna Simpkins Waits. <P> She leaves to cherish her memory, a good friend and caregiver, Patricia Jackson, a dear friend and neighbor, Donna Gillilan and a Special friend, Phyllis Archer whom visited with Anna...

John Oscar Smith
Jul 15, 2009
John O. Smith, 71, passed away July 15, 2009. <P> Private Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service, Columbus, Ohio <P>

Leroy J. Waters
Jun 16, 2009
LEROY J. WATERS, JR., 94, Formerly of Oxford, MA Died June 16, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio after a short illness. He leaves his wife of 8 years, Shelley Peaks-Waters, a step- daughter Danielle Peaks, and two step- sons Ronald and Michael Peaks. <P> He also leaves three daughters, Susan Sibley and her husband John of Oxford, MA; Sharon Gallagher...

Robert L. Peck
May 28, 2009
ROBERT L. PECK, age 85, passed away at Zusman House on May 28, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary; brother, Howard Pauline Peck; daughters, Debbie Bob Ostrander and Pam Bill Williams; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He retired from Columbus City Schools and Central Hardware. Bob was a WWII Army veteran, a 20 year...

William T. Baldwin
May 25, 2009
William T. Baldwin, 48, passed away suddenly on Monday May 25, 2009. William was born January 26, 1961 in Tazewell, VA to the late Ruffus N. Baldwin & Virginia Bishop Baldwin. <P> He leaves to cherish his memory five children, William, Justin, Tennessee, Breanna, and Sierra Baldwin, Brothers & Sisters, Jack, Connie, Carrie, Henry, Arnold, and Clarence. <P> At...

Beverly A. Baisden
May 20, 2009
BEVERLY A. BAISDEN, 70, passed away, Tuesday May 20, 2009. She was born July 4, 1938 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Richard Bosley & Goldie Neff <P> She is survived by her loving husband, Samuel, Children; David, Tonda, Sam Jr. Lesa, Samantha; a sister, Barbra, 11 Grandchildren, Crystal, Misty, Jerry Lee, Kaylynn, Crystal, Kaleb, Brandon, Ashlee, Tyler, Brittney,...

Rosa A. Jackson
May 1, 2009
ROSA AMANDA Dexter/Romine JACKSON 75 of Columbus, Ohio was called home to be with her Lord and Savior at 10:15 am on 23 May 2009 <P> Rosa was preceded in death by her parents, William Bill and Nellie Louise Dexter, brother William Junior Dexter, sister Barbra Dexter-Ayers, brother Reverend Michael Dexter and son Robert L Romine. <P> Rosa was...

Ruth A. Milhoan
Apr 30, 2009
Ruth Gibbs Milhoan, 54, born January 3, 1959 in Huntington, W.Va. to mother, Mattie Gibbs Wright. Ruth was called home on April 24, 2013 to be in heaven with father, Eugene Williams. Ruth was one of six girls and four boys. Ruth was married to her husband, James Milhoan for 27 years, before he passed away on April 30,...

Johnny Eugene Boyer
Apr 1, 2009
JOHNNY EUGENE BOYER, 60, passed away Wednesday April 1, 2009 at Grant Medical Center. Johnny was born Feb 24, 1949 in Poplar Bluff, MO to the late Johnny James Boyer and Ruby Irene Hale <P> Johnny is survived by a sister, Donna Juarez Jose <P> Private services are being handled for the family by EDWARDS FUNERAL SERVICE, 1166 Parsons...

Helen Baisden
Mar 29, 2009
HELEN BAISDEN, 87, passed away, Sunday March 29, 2009. She was born July 18, 1921 in Bias, WV to the late Sid & Ada Estep Hunt. She is survived by her children, Ada Mae Barrett, Sam Baisden Bev, Doug Baisden Ruth, Betty Branham Jay, 7 brothers & sisters and numerous grandchildren, Great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She is...

Dannie Joe Richardson
Mar 23, 2009
DANNIE JOE RICHARDSON, 58, passed away suddenly, Monday March 23, 2009. <P> He is survived by his loving wife, Lillian, 6 children, Angie Goff, Bobbi Joe Richardson, Joe Louis Richardson, Robin Renee Richardson, Zachary Joe-Scott Richardson Stephanie, & Andy Vest, 11 GrandChildren, Shyla Richardson, Carson Messer, Erin Walker, Miranda Richardson, Cobe Stinson, Zoey Richardson, Dakota Richardson, baby Joey Richardson,...

Nasir Uddin
Mar 20, 2009
Nasiruddin, 63, died Friday March 20, 2009 at Grant Hospital. He was born May 31, 1945 in Mysore Karnataka, India to parents Mohamed Ghouse Peer & Zeenathunnisa. <P> After Al-Ghusul, he was placed in Al-Kafan and immediately taken to the Noor Islamic Cultural Center in Dublin, Ohio for Salatul Janazah then to Putnam Valley, NY for Al-Dafan in Rose...

Aslee Rogers
Mar 8, 2009
ASLEE ROGERS, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2009. Member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church, where she formerly served on the Usher Board; and The Eastern Stars. She was an avid bowler, cook, and bingo player, and enjoyed sewing and crocheting. Graduate of Bliss College where she received her degree in Accounting....

Sterlie Leroy McGhee
Mar 7, 2009
STERLIE L. MCGHEE 77, passed away Saturday March 7, 2009. He was born December 26, 1931 in Commercial Point, Ohio to the late Sterlie & Beulah Bennett McGhee. Sterlie was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the VFW Post # 3424 <P> He is survived by three children, Teresa Luh, Linda Jim Fisher, and Butch...

Mary Bailey
Mar 2, 2009
Mary Bailey, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2009 at Grant Medical Center. Preceded in death by husbands Troy Walton and Waymon N. Bailey II; parents, Robert and Daisy Dodson; 1 sister and 2 brothers. Survived by children, Earnest Soraya Walton, Lobelia M. Reginald Eskridge Bailey, and Waymon N. Vicki Bailey; sister,...

Arthur L. Smith
Feb 16, 2009
ARTHUR L SMITH JR., 50. passed away suddenly, Monday February 16, 2009. He was born January 28, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to Arthur L. & Bernice Tucker Smith Sr. <P> He is survived by his loving wife, Lorinne Anderson-Green Smith, 3 sons, 2 brothers, 1 sister, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins <P> A Service will be held at...

Carnell Mack Manns
Feb 11, 2009
Carnell Mack Manns, Jr. ?Dune Dune?, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Avid motorcyclist and member of Young Bloods Motorcycle Club. Predeceased by parents, Carnell and Juanita Manns, Sr.; brothers, Javon Gore, Sr. & Milo Samuels; grandparents, Sarah Barfield, Jessie Barfield, Lucy Manns, & Mack Manns. Survived by children, Carnell Jamiyl Manns, Mercedes...

Edward Thompson
Jan 25, 2009
Charles Edward Thompson passed from this life on Sunday January 25th, 2009. He was born July 1st, 1914, in Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Mattie; two sons, Eric, and Charles; daughter Toni; grandsons, Dorjan, Keith, and Erik Kelley; sisters, Katherine Goldstein, and Neoma Higgins; in laws, a host of nephews, nieces, and...