Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Norman Andrew Barcus

Norman Andrew Barcus

May 29, 2020

Norman Andrew Barcus Jr, passed away at the age of age 51 on Saturday, May 30th, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. Norman was born on November 12, 1968 to Norman Barcus, Sr and Mary. Growing up, Norman was surrounded by a large extended family consisting of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Norman is survived by his family, which includes: his...

Frances (Toles)  Skeaton

Frances (Toles) Skeaton

May 29, 2020

Frances Skeaton (Toles) was born August 11, 1923 in Urbancrest, Ohio. She went to be with the Lord on May 29, 2020 at Doctors West Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Orland Skeaton; Children, Melinda, Bonnie, and Donald; And Mother, Georgia. She is survived by her Step-Children, including Karen Skeaton; Grandchildren, Monica and Joshua; Great-Grandchildren, Sasha,...

LaMarrio Alexander Lee Smith

LaMarrio Alexander Lee Smith

May 28, 2020

LaMarrio Alexander Lee Smith, 43, passed away on Thursday May 28, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio.

LaMarrio was born on Friday December 17, 1976 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio to Nathan McKinley Smith and Wanda (Whyte) Smith.

He is survived by his parents Nathan Smith and Wanda Smith; Sister Tavia (Smith) Keeling and his...

Patricia Ann (Campbell)  Stiehm

Patricia Ann (Campbell) Stiehm

May 27, 2020

Patricia “Trish” Ann Campbell Stiehm, 74, loving mother, grandmother, sister, wife and aunt passed away peacefully on May 27, 2020 in Canal Winchester, OH.

Trish was born in Warren, PA on October 26,1945, the oldest of Jane Leda (Brooks) and Edward Miles Campbell’s seven children. She grew up in East Brady, PA and Columbus, OH, graduating from...

Uretta Ann Fox

Uretta Ann Fox

May 25, 2020

Uretta Fox is survived by her partner, Albert Starner, as well as the Fox family and the Starner Family.

A visitation will be held at Edwards Funeral Service Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 12 PM to 2 PM.

Nancy Kay Williamson

Nancy Kay Williamson

May 23, 2020

Nancy Kay Williamson, 71, passed away on Saturday May 23, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. Nancy was born on August 27, 1948.

A visitation will be held Friday May 29, 2020 at the Edwards Funeral Service Chapel at 1166 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH 43206 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Timothy Michael Woltz

Timothy Michael Woltz

May 21, 2020

Timothy Michael Woltz, 61, passed away on Thursday May 21, 2020 in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born on Thursday November 20, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio.

Timothy is survived by his sons Anthony Woltz and Joseph Wolts; daughter Brittany Harris; grandchildren Spencer Woltz, Juliana Woltz, Lillian Woltz and Mykala Price; Brother Scott Stepp; Niece Kaci Lyons...

Melanie Goldsmith

Melanie Goldsmith

May 16, 2020

Melanie Goldsmith, 43, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 16, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Melanie was born on Friday June 18, 1976 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Melanie is survived by her loving mother Mary Goldsmith; brother Jonathan Goldsmith; sister Patricia...

Virgil Lawson

Virgil Lawson

May 13, 2020

Our father Virgil Lawson, age 81, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, at 10:35 PM, May 13, 2020 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.  He fought a long, hard battle with stage four lung cancer but passed away due to sepsis in his bloodstream that was caused by the cancer.

He was born...

Destini Leigh-Ann Headin

Destini Leigh-Ann Headin

May 12, 2020

Destini Leigh-Ann Headin, 24,  Passed away May 3, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on March 12, 1996. Destini attended Bexley High School. She was a very free spirited person and left a loving impression on everyone that she encountered. Destini will be deeply missed by us all. She will always remain in our hearts, until we me...

Tina Hargrove

Tina Hargrove

May 9, 2020

Tina Louise Hargrove (White), daughter of John White and Betty McCleary, was born September 16, 1966 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. She departed this life on May 9, 2020 at OSU in Columbus, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, George and Irene Baker of Owingsville, Kentucky.

She is survived by her husband Darryl...

Lorenzo Green

Lorenzo Green

May 6, 2020

Lorenzo Green, 39, departed to the Lord on May 6, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on March 5, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio to Steven Chenault and Cynthia Green.

Lorenzo is preceded in death by his father Steven Chenault.

He is survived by children Semaj Green, Dominique Trent, Tyyonica Green, Rendoshaca Green...

Shirley Kay Wolf

Shirley Kay Wolf

May 4, 2020

Shirley Kay Boylan Wolf, age 73, passed away at home in Reynoldsburg, Ohio on May 4, 2020 with her life partner of 23 years Paul Bergman by her side.

Shirley was born on December 23, 1946 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Harold & Violet Leffler.

She is preceded in death by her...

Rachel Elizabeth Blades

Rachel Elizabeth Blades

Apr 29, 2020

Rachel Elizabeth Blades 1921- 2020 passed away peacefully April 29, 2020 at 99 years young at The Manor at Whitehall following a brief battle with the corona virus. Born in Cols. OH, a Presbyterian minister’s oldest daughter. Her childhood memories included moving with her family as her father became Pastor at churches in Cols. & Mt Pleasant, OH., Carlise...

Bernaline "Sue" Taylor Ramsey

Bernaline "Sue" Taylor Ramsey

Apr 27, 2020

Bernaline “Sue” Taylor Ramsey

Sue was born to Zanetta “Belle” Taylor and Orville James “OJ” Taylor in Akron, Ohio on November 21, 1937.  She was the youngest of three children born to Belle and OJ: the oldest being her dear sister, that became her second mother when theirs passed, Winifred Dorene Taylor Hagaman and Sue’s quiet, loving...

Mary (Delauder)  Paul

Mary (Delauder) Paul

Apr 26, 2020

Mary L. (DeLauder) Paul was born August 23, 1948 and went home on April 26, 2020 after a brief illness. She was a loving, caring and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert L. and Maxine (King) DeLauder, grandmother Nannie DeLauder and grandson Joshua Dennison. She is survived by her husband...

Karen Sue Congrove

Karen Sue Congrove

Apr 23, 2020

Karen Sue Congrove (75) of Lancaster Ohio, passed away April 23, 2020 at OSU Medical Center. She was born to the late Wayne and Ruby Fetherolf on September 1, 1944 in Lancaster Ohio. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1960 and faithfully served as one for the remainder of her life. Karen graduated from Circleville High...

Dianna June Baily

Dianna June Baily

Apr 20, 2020

Dianna June Baily, 62, passed away on April 20, 2020.  She was born on March 25, 1958 to the late Raymond and Frances Cossin. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother and friend who brought strength, joy and love into all the lives that she touched. Dianna is survived by her Husband Mike Baily Sr, son Michael Jr...

Rodriguzz "Duke" Shamar Head-Harvey

Rodriguzz "Duke" Shamar Head-Harvey

Apr 18, 2020

Rodriguzz Head-Harvey, (Duke) as he was so lovingly called by all his friends and family, was born in Columbus, Ohio on 06/17/1997 to Denise Head and Frank Harvey. Gone too soon, Duke, after fulfilling his earthly duties, departed this life on April 18, 2020 at 2:01 pm. He was 23 years old.

In his younger years Duke...

Lucille Spurlock Smith

Lucille Spurlock Smith

Apr 13, 2020

Lucille Spurlock Smith, 95, passed away April 13, 2020. She was born February 17, 1925 to the late Ivan and Florence (Blake) Spurlock. Lucille was dedicated to God and her family. She especially enjoyed family gatherings.

Along with her parents, Lucille is preceded in death by her husband Wilson Smith; daughter Willodean Bahlinger; sisters Alma Bragg and...