Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Rick Carroll Stacy

Rick Carroll Stacy

Feb 5, 2021

Ricky Carroll Stacy (July 17, 1961 -   February 5, 2021)

Ricky C. Stacy, age 59 of Ashville went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021. He was born July 17, 1961 to Carroll Stacy and the Late Irene Paquette. Rick was self-employed for many years doing work that he loved. He loved the great...

Bobby R. Murphy

Bobby R. Murphy

Feb 3, 2021

Bobby R. Murphy, long term resident of Columbus, passed away in his Southside home Wednesday, February 3rd 2021. Born May 31,1944 in Oppy KY, Bob was a veteran of the armed forces and a retired government employee.

He is preceded in death by his parents Troy and Bernice Murphy, son Terry Murphy, and sister Rosa Faye (Arthur)...

Kellylynn McKenzie

Kellylynn McKenzie

Feb 1, 2021

Kellylynn Margaret McKenzie was born on January 2, 1963 to the late Michael and Sandra McKenzie. She passed away on February 1, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.

She is survived by her husband, Gregory Whisman and many children and grandchildren.

Kasy Brock Coss

Kasy Brock Coss

Jan 31, 2021

Kasy Brock Coss, 31, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday January 31, 2021 in Grove City, Ohio.

Kasy was born on Wednesday September 6, 1989 in Lancaster, Ohio to Kelly and Cynthia {Odom} Coss. He was a 2008 graduate of Logan Elm and the Pickaway Ross tech school and was employed at Aleris in Ashville

Kasy...

Danny Moore Jr.

Danny Moore Jr.

Jan 27, 2021

Sarah and Danny Moore gave birth to their first-born son on a summer day, Sunday August 14,1977 in Newark, NJ whom they named Danny Delton Moore Jr.  aka “Nort” Unexpectedly, Danny Jr passed from this life Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in the comfort of his home in Columbus, OH.

In his childhood years he attended Clinton Hill...

Sallie Mae Penn-Bankston

Sallie Mae Penn-Bankston

Jan 25, 2021

Sallie Mae Penn-Bankston was born Sallie Mae Penn to Lindsey and Pearlie Parker on April 12, 1934 in York, Alabama. She departed peacefully at home on January 25, 2021.

She was proceeded in death by husband, Sammie Penn; Parents, Lindsey and Pearlie Parker; Children, Rosalee Tucker, Donna Lee Black; and Brothers and Sisters, Hattie Kirkendoll, Eddie Rosemond,...

Steven R Sperry

Steven R Sperry

Jan 24, 2021

Steven R. Sperry, age 58, passed on January 24, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on March 28, 1962 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Ralph and Lydia Sperry.

Steven is survived by his brother, William Sperry.

The family requests friends and family may come for...

Donna Johnson

Donna Johnson

Jan 21, 2021

Donna Jean Johnson, of Columbus Ohio, passed away suddenly Thursday, January 21st in Columbus Ohio. A private family viewing will be held at Edwards Funeral service, 1166 Parsons Ave Columbus Ohio 43206, on February 19, 2021. Donna was born in Columbus Ohio to the late Diana Julie Johnson on February 22nd 1978. She was very involved with her family,...

Theda Samples

Theda Samples

Jan 20, 2021

The heavens opened up on Jan.20th, 2021 to receive Theda Samples. She was 87 yrs young. Born on June 22nd,1933 to Theodore and Harriet Cox. She was an Earth angel and was affectionately known as " Granny" to everyone she met.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Ava Hinkle, her husband Billy Samples,...

William Steven Callahan

William Steven Callahan

Jan 16, 2021

William Steven Callahan was born on April 16, 1954. He passed peacefully on January 16, 2021 at 4:45 AM with family by his side, following a long history of medical issues. His brother, Dan Callahan, was by his side through it all—a true Rock. Preceded in death by son, Steven; father, William George Callahan; mother, Helen Howell; and brother,...

Robert "Bob" Smallidge

Robert "Bob" Smallidge

Jan 13, 2021

Robert 'Bob' Smallidge, age 61, of Newark, Ohio suddenly passed away on January 13, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 3, 1959 in Rochester, NY.

He is survived by his loving children Anthony Smallidge, Michael Lonthair, Nicole Lonthair (Ray), Robert Lonthair (Christina), Christina Lonthair (Rob), Marcia Nelson (Chad); 24 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. ...

Omedia "Holly" Mae Howell

Omedia "Holly" Mae Howell

Jan 5, 2021

Omedia Mae Howell, affectionately known as “Holly” or “Mimi,” 91, of Franklin Furnace, passed away at State of the Heart Hospice in Greenville, OH, on January 5, 2021. She was born February 21, 1929, to the late James and Lucy Bailey. She was an entrepreneur and opened her first beauty salon in 1947, and continued to work in the...

Beverly Ann McCullom

Beverly Ann McCullom

Jan 4, 2021

Beverly Ann McCullom was born on August 10, 1959 to Genevia and Joe McCullom in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was the seventh of fifteen siblings. Beverly graduated from Harrison Central High School where she excelled in basketball. She then lived in Texas, Oregon, and North Carolina before settling in Columbus, Ohio in 1988. She was blessed with five children and...

Willa L Napier

Willa L Napier

Dec 28, 2020

Willa L. Napier, age 50, of Milford Center Ohio was born on October 19, 1970. She had battled with her respiratory health for the past five years was hospitalized for the past year.  She suffered cardiac arrest while in the hospital on October 28, 2020 and she succumbed to the resulting complications on December 18, 2020, at 9:27 PM. ...

Alisa Kay McKinley

Alisa Kay McKinley

Dec 26, 2020

Alisa "Lisa" McKinley, born June 24, 1960, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2020. Lisa was tenderhearted and never knew a stranger. She adored the company of pets and loved both cats and dogs. Food was a great passion of hers and she was always eager to try new variations on her favorites. She also loved TV: from classic...

Danny W Mounts

Danny W Mounts

Dec 25, 2020

Danny Warren Mounts, 67, of Galloway, went home to our Lord, December 25, 2020, from Kobacker House, Columbus. Danny was born on November 20, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio. An avid Buckeyes, Browns and Reds fan, Danny with his twinkly blue eyes and bright smile, his laughter, and the music he loved will live on in our hearts forever. Graduate...

MackAnthony Smith

MackAnthony Smith

Dec 24, 2020

MackAnthony Smith went to sleep peacefully at the age of 58 on December 24, 2020.

He was born October 17, 1962 in Brooklyn New York. He attended Columbus public schools, received his GED, and a degree in culinary arts.

Mack is preceded in death by Crystal Smith (wife), Mack Anthony White...

James W Estep Sr.

James W Estep Sr.

Dec 18, 2020

James W. Estep Sr., 80, passed away on December 18, 2020 in Baltimore, Ohio.

James was born on February 29, 1940 in Red Bush, Kentucky to the late C.W. and Lexie (Phillips) Estep.

James retried from the Pickerington School District after 35 years.

He is survived by his wife Lois Estep; Daughter Kristal...

Ronald Lee Kennedy

Ronald Lee Kennedy

Dec 17, 2020

Ronald Kennedy of Columbus passed on 12/17/2020 at Mount Carmel East Hospital.

Ronald was born on August 12, 1946. He is survived by his wife Delnora Kennedy and 2 sons Andy Pennell and Greg Pennell.

Arrangements are private per family's request.

Ann Calabria

Ann Calabria

Dec 17, 2020

Ann L. Calabria,  78, passed away on Thursday December 17, 2020 in Pataskala, Ohio.

Ann was born June 18, 1942 in Inez, Kentucky to the late Henry and Nanny McGuire.

Ann is survived by her daughters Paula L. Muncy and Sandra J. Fisher-Valentine(Vinnie); Grandchildren Allie Acosta-Krafft (Patrick), Jessica Muncy, Harvey Muncy, Marty Muncy, Natalie Stepp,...