Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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;...