Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Kathleen (Kamper) Louise Daugherty

Kathleen (Kamper) Louise Daugherty

Oct 13, 2022

Kathleen (Kamper) Louise Daugherty, 63, Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 13th, 2022. She was born September 24, 1959. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents William P. and Joanne L. Daugherty and her beloved dogs Molly and Magoo. She is survived by her sister Deborah (Mark) Holtz, brother Patrick (Lisa) Daugherty and niece Caylee Daugherty, many...

Sinzae D (Snowden)  Reed

Sinzae D (Snowden) Reed

Oct 12, 2022

Sinzae D Reed, 13 years old, was born on August 17, 2009, to Megan Reed and Louis Snowden.

Sinzae passed away on October 12, 2022.

He is survived by his parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and a host of cousins and friends.

Zay, as he liked to be called, loved listening to music...

Dwan A. Reese Sr.

Dwan A. Reese Sr.

Sep 26, 2022

Dwan A. Reese, 46, passed on September 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Dwan was born on March 27, 1976, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Jacqueline Reese, Tony Green, and Stepmother Darlene Green.

Dwan is Survived by his Son, Dwan Reese Jr.; Daughters: Dayshia Reese, Diamonique Reese, Dynasty Reese, and Step daughter Shamel Gross; Grandchildren: Cherish Wooden,...

Donna Elaine Vest-Barker

Donna Elaine Vest-Barker

Sep 20, 2022

Donna Elaine Vest Barker, 69, of Columbus, Ohio went home to her heavenly resting place on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.

Donna was born on Thursday, July 2, 1953, to Clifford Eldon Vest Sr. and Doris Alaine Lewis Vest Wolff Roth.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her...

Gregory Hardin Coleman, Jr

Gregory Hardin Coleman, Jr

Sep 18, 2022

Gregory Hardin Coleman Jr. was born April 26, 1985 in Peoria, IL to Gregory and Geraldine Coleman. He passed away September 18, 2022 at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute in Columbus, OH.

Greg was the life of the party and had a smile that would light up the room, but the one person that...

Gary David Snell Jr.

Gary David Snell Jr.

Sep 13, 2022

On Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 Gary David Snell Jr. passed away at the age of 51 after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born on March 30, 1971 to Marcia Snell and Gary Snell Sr. Gary worked in the kitchen at Ohio State University as a Sous Chef for many years. He was the oldest of 5 kids...

Richard William Panny

Richard William Panny

Sep 12, 2022

Richard (Rick) William Panny, 74, of Hilliard, Ohio passed on Sept 12, 2022. He was born on January 17, 1948, in New York, NY. The son of the late Fred and Elsie Panny.

Rick is survived by his wife Carolyn of 48 years; Children: Heather, Karen (Scott), Tim (Emma); Grandchildren: DJ (Claudia), Austin (Kaitlin), Skylar (Kaden), and...

Randy Lee Howard

Randy Lee Howard

Sep 10, 2022

Randy Lee Howard passed away peacefully with his family by his side at 12:30 AM,  September 10th, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio at Doctors West Hospital.

Randy is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Carolyn Howard and his sister Tina.

Randy is survived by his son, Steven; daughters, Hannah and Elizabeth; brothers, David, Billy,...

Vernice L Myers

Vernice L Myers

Sep 9, 2022

Vernice L. Myers, born April 13th, 1945 in Mechanicsburg, Ohio passed away Sept 9th, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her son, Jesse L. Myers.

She is survived by her son, William Myers and her daughters in-law, Carla Keelin and Megan Myers. In addition to all her grandchildren: Stacey, Kelly, and Jessica Keelin, Kyle,...

Neva LaShae Fitzgerald

Neva LaShae Fitzgerald

Sep 7, 2022

Neva LaShay Fitzgerlad was born June 8, 1993, in Columbus, Ohio to Dwan Lynice Fitzgerald (Youngstown) and Roy Lee Thompson (Columbus). God called her home on September 7th, 2022 at the sweet age of 29. Neva was also known as Neva the Diva, her aunt Brenda affectionately called her Neva Boo, Neva Beva, and many more. She attended Beck...

Don "Mike" Hager

Don "Mike" Hager

Sep 3, 2022

Don M (Mike) Hager Age 71 of Galloway OH July 24, 1951 – September 3, 2022

Mike peacefully passed at Kobacker House on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Mike was preceded in death by his Parents, Don C. and F. JoAnn Hager. He is Survived by his three beloved Daughters; Shannon, Sera, Susan, and only Son; Samuel, his...

David L. Steward II

David L. Steward II

Sep 1, 2022

David L Steward II peacefully entered his eternal resting place on September 1, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio at Meadow Grove Rest Home. He was born August 18, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio to Dorothy Mae Steward and David L. Steward.

David is preceded in death by his parents David and Dorothy Mae Steward, his sister Carmen Steward; brothers...

Brisco Joey Morgan

Brisco Joey Morgan

Aug 31, 2022

Brisco “BJ” Morgan Jr., 35 years old was born September 22, 1986, in Canton, OH. Brisco made his peaceful transition to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at OSU Ross Heart Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Brisco was reunited with his parents, Thelma “Punkin” Keith Dikerson and Brisco Joey Morgan Sr.; niece, Nayomee Renee Pryor; grandfather,...

Matilde Perez

Matilde Perez

Aug 27, 2022

Matilde Perez passed away on August 27, 2022 at home, surrounded by family. She was born on August 10, 1952 to Luis Perez Lopez and Pura Milagros Velazquez Petrilli, in the town of Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Matilde is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Luis Perez Lopez and Pura Milagros Velazquez Petrilli; loving Veteran husband, Jorge...

Charstean Green

Charstean Green

Aug 24, 2022

Charstean Green, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on August 24, 2022. She was born on April 27, 1935 to the late Eddie and Maggie Guice.

Charstean is preceeded in death by her parents, Eddie and Magge Guice; brother, Clarence Guice; grandson, Lorenzo Green.

She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Marie Green and Latanya Renee...

Lawrence R. Laws

Lawrence R. Laws

Aug 22, 2022

Lawrence Laws was born to Robert P. Laws & Anne Pauline Martin on Wednesday morning, June 28, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio at 6:14 a.m. – “Buckeye City” time. The younger of two children, Lawrence was raised in the historical Mt. Vernon neighborhood and educated through the Columbus City School System.

At the young age of 10, Lawrence...

Judy Lee Batchelor

Judy Lee Batchelor

Aug 22, 2022

Judy Batchelor, 70, was born on November 9, 1951 to the late Theo Batchelor and Mamie (Lowe) Hansford in Shalimar, Florida.

She passed away on August 22, 2022 at home in Whitehall, Ohio surrounded by her loved ones.

She is preceded in death by her father, Theo Lee Batchelor, and grandson, Keith.

She...

Richard Clark Jr.

Richard Clark Jr.

Aug 21, 2022

Richard Clark Jr, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on August 21,2022. Richard was born on August 23, 1996 to Richard Sr. and Tonya Clark.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Tonya M. Clark; sister, Anna Marie Clark; grandmother, Sandra Huff (Granny); grandfather, Daniel Clark (Grandpa Boone); grandparents, Frank and Wanda Bryant; uncle, Kraig Clark; cousin,...

Garey Robert Brooks

Garey Robert Brooks

Aug 14, 2022

Garey Robert Brooks, 59, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at his residence. He was born September 28, 1962, in Swickley, PA to Carol J. Brooks and the late Robert L. Brooks.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Brooks; paternal grandparents, Leonard and Reba Brooks; maternal grandparents, Stanley and...

Joseph Anantua

Joseph Anantua

Aug 13, 2022

Joseph Anantua, 70, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on August 13, 2022. He was born on July 1, 1952 to Pierrecius Anantua and Amancine Leroy in Limbe, Haiti.

He is survived by his cousin Kobel Dubique; cousin, Rose Anantua; and many friends and family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pierrecius Anantua and...