Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Gladys Bishop

Gladys Bishop

Apr 5, 2019

On April 5, 2019 heaven welcomed a special soul, Gladys Bishop. Born March 21, 1929 in Ashland Kentucky to Gus and Lora Bishop.  Gladys retired after 30 years from Timkens on Cleveland Avenue in Columbus Ohio. A truly amazing, strong woman who lived her life as she wanted, not by society's expectations. The family would like to thank Ohio...

Bonnie Michelle Miller

Bonnie Michelle Miller

Apr 4, 2019

Bonnie Michelle Miller, born January 20th 1973. Passed away April 4th 2019. Parents Terry Sites Gloria Sites, Brother James miller, Sisters Kimberly Bowling, Samantha Miller, and Connie Wright. Children Sheldon Vorhies, Stormie Cole. Grandchildren Penelope Cole, Keagan Cole.

Zadie Louis Upchurch

Zadie Louis Upchurch

Apr 2, 2019

Zadie Louis Upchurch (Columbus), 57, passed away April 02, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.

Zadie was born January 23, 1962 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late Eugene Upchurch and Zadie Belle Wilkenson.

She is survived in death by sons Jarreau A. Upchurch and Tavares T. Upchurch, brothers Roy E. Upchurch, Eugene Upchurch, and Eugene Upchurch II,...

Valerie Caldonia Swain

Valerie Caldonia Swain

Apr 1, 2019

Valerie Caldonia Swain, 44, Passed away Monday April 1, 2019 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Valerie was born on Monday May 6, 1974 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio to Joseph Swain and Connie Colley.

Valerie is survived by her three children, David(Davy),Amber and Evan Opalacz of Columbus Ohio; her parents, Joseph Swain...

Patricia Ann Freeland

Patricia Ann Freeland

Mar 29, 2019

Patricia Ann Freeland passed away March 29, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio

She was born January 17, 1949 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Dellmar and Mildred Sword

Patricia is survived by her caring children, Carlos (Alisha) Moore, Glen (Angie) Blankenship, Daniel (Adam Barmore) Blankenship, Mark (Erin) Blankenship, James (Shannon) Warner, Carla (Freddy) Wooden, LaDonna (James)...

Bobbie Luann Davis

Bobbie Luann Davis

Mar 28, 2019

Bobbie Luann Davis, 62, passed away March 28, 2019 in Chillicothe, Ohio

She was born September 28, 1957 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Rocky Detty and Alice Withrow

Bobbie is survived by her caring son, Nicholas Davis; her brothers, Mike (Jeanette) Detty, Paul (Amy) Detty, and Tim (Sonny) Gee; her sisters, Rebecca (Brian) Penrod,...

Leland Skinner

Leland Skinner

Mar 28, 2019

Leland “Bud” Skinner, 76, passed away March 28, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born October 29, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Leland Skinner Sr. and Lois Smith.

Bud is survived by his sisters, Susie (Louie) Steele, Marsha Pratt, Pam Etzel; brother, Jim (Janice) Skinner; brother-in-law, Chris Sheffield; special friend, Liz and a host of...

Keith Allen Monroe

Keith Allen Monroe

Mar 18, 2019

Keith Allen Monroe, 56, passed away March 18, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio

He was born September 14, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Donald Lawrence Monroe and Margaret Ann Tiqner

Keith leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Deborah Monroe; caring children, Lindsey Carr and Kristen Gilbert; siblings, Ronald Monroe, Pat Monroe,...

Frances Bariglio

Frances Bariglio

Mar 18, 2019

Frances Bariglio, 81, of Westerville, Ohio, passed Monday, March 18, 2019,after battling Alzheimers/dementia for over 10 years. Frances was born to William and Jennie Rodebaugh, May 24, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Frances graduated from South Philadelphia High School for Girls. She married Mike Bariglio Jr in 1954.They lived in New Jersey for over fifty years and moved to Ohio...

Florence Marco

Florence Marco

Mar 18, 2019

Mother Florence Marco FLORENCE (FLO) ELIZABETH MARCO Sadly Flo Marco, 78, of Columbus, Ohio went home to her Creator on March 18, 2019 at Riverside Hospice, surrounded by family. Flo was born to Cynthia Mae (Castle) and Wayne Salyers in Louisa, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by Brothers, Ernest, John and James and Sisters, Dorothy (Raymond) Cyrus, Cynthia...

Amber Marie (Martin)  Brown

Amber Marie (Martin) Brown

Mar 18, 2019

Amber Marie Brown (Martin). 98 Passed away March 18, 2019. Preceded her in death was her husband of 57 years, Robert Brown. Also preceded in death was her father and mother, Walter and Anna (Kemp) Martin. Amber had 3 brothers, Edward, James, and Arthur Martin. She had 3 sisters, Irene, Mary, and Virginia. They all preceded her in death....

Jeremy Michael Brown

Jeremy Michael Brown

Mar 14, 2019

Jeremy Michael Brown August 3, 1975 to March 14, 2019. We lost Jeremy after nearly a year of valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.

He is survived by his father, Michael A. Brown (Jean) of Euclid, OH, and mother, Rev. Janis M. Brown of Tucson AZ, sisters Michele A. Walker of Phoenix, AZ, Nicole Logan-Short (Courtney) of Raleigh,...

Ruth Mae (Dodley)  Smith

Ruth Mae (Dodley) Smith

Mar 10, 2019

Ruth Mae Smith passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 10, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio

She was born December 17, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio the late Blossie and Suzie Dodley

A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Edwards Funeral Service, 1166 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206 at 9:30 AM

Carolyn Ann Lockhart

Carolyn Ann Lockhart

Mar 8, 2019

Carolyn Ann Lockhart (Columbus), passed away Friday March 08, 2019 in Columbus, OH.

Carolyn was born October 27, 1938 ib Lancaster ohio to the late Leo Carpenter and Helen Feeman.

She is survived by sons Mark S. (Debbie) Lockhart, Mike S. (Valerie) Lockhart, Ron W. Lockhart; Sister Diane (Tom) Shick; Brothers John Capenter and Herb...

Arlene Mae messick

Arlene Mae messick

Mar 4, 2019

Arlene Mae Messick, 90, passed away on March 4, 2019.

Arlene was born on May 14, 1928 in Westerville, OH.

Survive by,Son Dennis M. Wright Daughter in law Paula J. Wright Granddaughters Erica and Melissa And three great grandchildren

No services are planned at this time

Doris Jean (Birt)  Collins

Doris Jean (Birt) Collins

Mar 4, 2019

Doris Jean Collins, 85, passed away March 4, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio

She was born October 11, 1933 in Mann, West Virginia

Doris is survived by her daughter, Carissa Collins along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Collins, Sr. and son,...

Charles M Rupe Jr.

Charles M Rupe Jr.

Mar 3, 2019

Charles M. Rupe Jr. passed away March 3, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio

He was born January 8, 1969 in Columbus, Ohio

Charles is preceded in death by his father, Charles Rupe Sr.; his aunts, Mary Lou Colburn and Donna Brown; grandmothers, Faye Rose and Mary Dunfee.

He is survived by his mother, Diane...

John Arble Ward

John Arble Ward

Mar 2, 2019

John Arble Ward, 58, Passed away on Saturday March 2, 2019. John was born on Tuesday June 9, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Dwight and Delores (Holman) Ward.

John could never be defined by his possessions nor titles he held in life. Only by the ones who held him dear. He is survived by his...

Doris Jean Beal

Doris Jean Beal

Feb 26, 2019

Doris Jean Beal passed away February 26, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio

She was born June 8, 1950 in London, Ohio to Arthur Howard and Mary Smith

Doris is survived by her two sisters, Debbie Peck of Columbus, Ohio and Dianne DeLong of Columbus, Ohio; her nieces and nephews, Justin Krause, David Krause, Mary DeLong, Christopher...

John "Jay" J Crowl

John "Jay" J Crowl

Feb 25, 2019

John J. "Jay" Crowl, 47, Passed away on February 25, 2019. Jay was born on May 14, 1971 to John M and Sandra Crowl. He was a self employed carpenter and enjoyed Hunting, Fishing and Trapping. He is survived by his father John M. and sisters Melissa and Stephanie. He is preceded in death by his mother Sandra Crowl;...