Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Norma Tausk

Norma Tausk

Aug 8, 2019

Norma Tausk (Columbus), 86, passed away on August 08, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.

Norma was born August 09, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio to her parents Charles and Freida Moskovitz. She grew up in Columbus.  She graduated in 1955 with a Bachelors degree in Art History from Ohio State.

Norma had a variety of careers/ Her...

Keith Jason Humphrey

Keith Jason Humphrey

Aug 2, 2019

Keith Jason Humphrey, 38, passed away on Friday August 2, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. Keith was born on Monday February 9, 1981 in Columbus, Ohio to Bonita “Bonnie” White and Charles Robert Humphrey Jr.

Keith attended Hamilton Township High School and went to Business College. He loved sports and played in multiple sports activities from an early...

James Clarence Cooper Jr.

James Clarence Cooper Jr.

Aug 1, 2019

James Clarence  Cooper Jr., 60 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on August 1, 2019 in Canal Winchester, Ohio.

James was born in York, Alabama to James Cooper sir. & Annie Cooper Robinson on July 10, 1959. He attended high school at Mohawk High school and graduated in 1977. He worked as a contract roofer for step-fathers business...

Johnny Francis Crabtree

Johnny Francis Crabtree

Jul 28, 2019

Johnny Francis Crabtree, 62, passed away on Sunday July 28, 2019 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Johnny was born on Tuesday September 4, 1956 to the late Leo Jackson Crabtree and Mary Evelyn Chaffin in Columbus, Ohio.

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Ellenia Kay Walton

Ellenia Kay Walton

Jul 25, 2019

Ellenia Kay Walton, 68, passed away on July 25, 2019 in London, Ohio.

Ellenia was born on May 18, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Paul Grub and Ellen Hartley.

She is survived by her daughters Sheila Hott and Sherry Blake (Joe) and a host of other family members.

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Robert Jason Ray

Robert Jason Ray

Jul 25, 2019

Robert Jason Ray, 56, passed away on Thursday July 25, 2019.

Robert was born on Monday December 10, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Edward Lee Ray and Wilma Fay Boggs.

A Visitation will be held Sunday July 28, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Service Chapel 1166 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43206...

Marian Frances Koehler

Marian Frances Koehler

Jul 24, 2019

Marian Frances Koehler, 84, Passed away on July 24, 2019 at home in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Marian was born on July 16, 1935 to the late Louis Frank Koehler and Ann Marie Alering in Cincinnati, Ohio.

A Funeral mass will be held 11:00 AM Monday August 5, 2019 St. Veronica Catholic Church 4473 Mt...

Norma Jean Clark

Norma Jean Clark

Jul 24, 2019

Norma Jean Clark (74), passed away July 24, 2019 in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Norma was born in Columbus, Ohio to her parents Norman Frost and Geneva Pickens on August 04, 1944.

Survived by children Ronald Spangler, David Spangler Jr, Terri Stangle and Norman(Joey) & Kim Spangler. Several grandchildren , nieces, nephews and cousin.

Preceeded...

Clyde L Seagraves

Clyde L Seagraves

Jul 24, 2019

Clyde L Seagraves, age 67, of 1688 Eastbrook Dr S, Columbus, Oh, Survived by wife, Rita; Sons, Daughters, Sons-in-Law, and Daughter-in-law, Marie Seagraves, Tony Seagraves (deceased), Shawn And Deanna Seagraves, Michelle and Carlos Zavaleta, Shannon Sankey and Lamont Crenshaw, Mandy and Freddie Chappelear, Mindy McDaniel, Jennifer Browning (deceased), Shane Seagraves and Blaine Anderson, 16 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; numerous...

John Rick McGraw

John Rick McGraw

Jul 18, 2019

John Rick McGraw, 38, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 7, 1981 to Rick and Kathy (Henneberger) McGraw, both of Chillicothe. John was full-of-life, known for his humor, and loved music. You could usually catch him strumming on his guitar to serenade others, especially his children, whom...

Gloria Jean Love

Gloria Jean Love

Jul 13, 2019

Gloria Jean Love, passed July 13, 2019. She was born May 4, 1940, and she has been a life-long resident of Columbus, Ohio.

She was a long time member of the Mt. Vernon AME Methodist Church, where she and De served on the Usher Board.

Gloria is preceded in death by her parents Louise and...

Bruce Carleton Walborn

Bruce Carleton Walborn

Jul 11, 2019

Bruce Carleton Walborn, of Hart, Michigan, passed away at the age of 89 on July 11, 2019 in Dublin, Ohio surrounded by his loving family.

Bruce was often referred to by many as their “favorite person” because of his contagious smile, and endless optimism. He was a true American patriot who loved God, his family and his...

John Jenkins

John Jenkins

Jul 8, 2019

John Jenkins, 56 of Newark, Ohio passed away peacefully into heaven July 8, 2019 while surrounded by family at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

John, a song writer, poet, musician, performer and vocalist was often referred to as " Johnny Jam". John, very talented,  absolutely loved to express his poetry and touch lives through music. John...

Bill A Ringhiser

Bill A Ringhiser

Jul 4, 2019

Bill A. Ringhiser, 71, Passed away July 4, 2019. Bill was born on March 3, 1948 in Columbus, OH to the late Charles and Wanda Ringhiser. Bill is survived by his children Maria Ball (TJ), Rob Ringhiser (Tammy) and Adam Ringhiser (Julie); 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and his girlfriend Teresa Weaver. In honor of his wish, a private...

Alyssa Patience Butler

Alyssa Patience Butler

Jun 29, 2019

On a special day of September 05, 1996 God loaned me Alyssa Patience Butler at 3:24 pm on a Thursday to Rickey Martin and Monica Butler in Denver Colorado. Modern folklore states, “Thursday’s child has far to go!”

Alyssa did go far in life; always being on the honor roll K-12 as well as even though her...

Debbie Renee Simpson

Debbie Renee Simpson

Jun 27, 2019

Debbie Renee Simpson, 59, went to be with the Lord on Thursday June 27, 2019.

Debbie was born on Thursday May 19, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert Lee Simpson  and Francis E (Martin) Simmons

Survived by sisters Ramona Simpson, Doretha L. Washington and Vonetha Simmons – Hall; nephews Eric W....

Jennifer Rice

Jennifer Rice

Jun 25, 2019

Jennifer Rice age 40, passed away after battling acute myeloid Leukemia on Tuesday June 25, 2019 with her husband and father and mother in law by her side.

Jennifer was born on June 29, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Carmen Ortiz and the late Herminio Colon.

Preceded in death by her...

Patricia Lou Davis

Patricia Lou Davis

Jun 17, 2019

Patricia Lou Davis, 76, Passed away on June 17, 2019.

Patricia was born on March 31, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harold Leslie Davis and Elsie Cronister Davis.

A Graveside service will be held at 12PM at Fernwood Cemetery 460 Rowe Rd; Lockbourne, Ohio 43137.

Genevieve (Seymour)  Burns

Genevieve (Seymour) Burns

Jun 14, 2019

Genevieve Burns (Seymour), age 97, passed away peacefully into heaven June 14, 2019, while surrounded by family at home. Awaiting was her beloved husband Lewis, mother Elizabeth Seymour (Saltz), grandmother Letty, two brothers and three sisters. She was known as “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II. The Christian matriarch of her family, she leaves her legacy of love....

Lydia Lavinia Davis

Lydia Lavinia Davis

Jun 9, 2019

Lydia Lavinia Davis, 79, of Columbus passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her home.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at her home church, Gospel Lighthouse, 600 Frebis Ave, Columbus, OH 43206, Phone: (614) 449-8722.

Lydia Lavinia Davis was born in Wilmington, Ohio to Madeline...