Obituaries

Crystal A Coward-Wellman

Nov 17, 2018

Crystal "CeCee" Coward-Wellman, age 43, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home from natural causes. She was born September 18, 1975 in Columbus, Ohio to the late O.C. and Elga Coward. Crystal was an alumni of Groveport High School, Class of 1995. She was a certified Home Health Aide. Crystal is preceded in death by her mother, Elga...

Nealana Dee Hart

Nov 16, 2018

Nealana Dee Hart, 53, passed away on November 16, 2018 in Newark, Ohio

She was born May 19, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio

Services to honor Nealana's memory will be held Friday, November 23, 2018 at Edwards Funeral Service, 1166 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206 at noon where family will accept friends from 10 AM until...

Henry Gilliam

Nov 14, 2018

Henry Gilliam, 80, passed away November 14, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio

He was born on February 13, 1938 in Greenup, Kentucky to the late Amos Coy Gilliam and Lou Vina Stewart.

Henry is survived by his Wife Stephanie Carter-Gilliam; Sons Henry W. Gilliam and Adam Underwood; Daughter Amy Gilliam; Step Sons...

Naomi M Sharp

Nov 14, 2018

Naomi M. Sharp (Columbus), passed away on November 14, 2018 at the age of 102. Naomi was born on October 17, 1916 to the late William Sones and Clara Payne.

Naomi will be greatly missed by all family, friends, and loved ones.

Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service.

Sherry Lucill Elkins

Nov 10, 2018

Sherry Lucill Elkins, 46, passed away on November 10, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Sherry was born on May 23, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio to David Oscar Elkins and Susan B. Elkins (Bowersmith). She leaves behind her loving daughters Amanda Harris and Miranda McGrady; 3 young grandchildren Wesley, Riley, and Simon; significant other Marvin McGrady; father David Elkins; brother...

Charles Beckley Pyles

Nov 9, 2018

Charles Beckley Pyles, 83, was called home November 9, 2018. He passed away peacefully at Columbus Colony Elderly Care (CCEC) in Westerville, Ohio.

Born on the family farm in Seebert August 31, 1935, he was a son of the late Ernest Jacob and Stella Grimes Pyles.

A private service will be...

Anna Nelson

Nov 4, 2018

Anna Nelson, 72, passed away on November 4, 2018.  She was born on April 1, 1946 and was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Anna Higgins.  Surviving family includes her husband of 40 years, Autry; children Candy (Ray) Evans and Cindy (Greg) Evans; grandchildren Michael, Kaylee, Jessica and Danielle; 7 great-grandchildren and her beloved cat, Gloria.  A...

Robert Hairston

Nov 1, 2018

Robert Alfred Hairston Sr. passed away surrounded by family and loved ones at his home in Blacklick, OH on November 1, 2018.

He was born April 24, 1935 in Columbus, OH to the late Thomas Roy, Sr., and Birdie Goldie Hairston. Robert is survived by his caring children; Stacy (Carl) Slaughter, Robert Burbridge, Cindy Hairston, Christy (Tymar,...

Leoria Jane Kruskamp

Oct 30, 2018

Leoria Jane Kruskamp, 90 of Columbus, passed away on October 30, 2018 at her home.

She was born April 10, 1928 in Vinton, Ohio daughter to the late Dewey and Glenna George Cochran.

Leoria is preceded in death by husband, Edward Kruskamp; sons Jack and Larry; daughter Betty Kruskamp; grandson Johnny Keeney; great great grandson...

Cody Lee Wernert Bragg

Oct 30, 2018

Cody Lee Wernert Bragg, 26, passed away on October 30, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio

He was born December 3, 1991 in Columbus, Ohio

Cody is survived by his parents, Tammy Bragg and Robert Wernert; his wife, Britni Warnock; his children, Carson James Bragg and Danielle Lynn Rader; his sisters, Amanda and Allison; and his grandfather,...

Patricia Ann Wilburn

Oct 20, 2018

Patricia Ann Wilburn (Columbus, OH), passed away on October 20, 2018 in Columbus, OH. Patricia was born June 18, 1989 to her loving parents Kenneth Wilburn and Debra Spencer.

Patricia is survived by her loving daughter Aubrey Dyer, two beloved sons Brendon Deering and Leeland Wilburn, father Kenneth Wilburn, mother Debra Spencer, brother Chris Wilburn, and a...

Charlotte Ann Jordan

Oct 16, 2018

Charlotte Ann Jordan passed away in her home, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio

She was born July 21, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Delbert and Wilma Brooks

Charlotte is survived by her loving husband, Jeffrey Linn Jordan; her caring children, Jeffrey (Jamie) Jordan Jr., Charles (Cathy) Jordan,...

Ivy Lee Martin

Oct 14, 2018

Ivy Lee Martin passed on October 14, 2018 at 6:00 AM at Grant Medical Center I.C.U. Ivy was born May 3, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Lee & Barbara Walters Files.

Survived by Daughters Kathleen & Wendell Ellison, Jr. and Christine & David Lewis; Sisters Arthela Boone, Bonita Files, Theodoris Files;...

Donald Lewis Eal

Oct 13, 2018

Donald L. Eal, 29, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio

He was born March 10, 1989 in Columbus, Ohio

A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 5 PM at Edwards Funeral Service Chapel, 1166 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206, where family will accept friends from 4 PM until...

Charles Edward Lewis Jr.

Oct 10, 2018

Charles Edward Lewis Jr., 64 Years old, Passed away on October 10, 2018 at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. Charles was born on October 20, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Charles Lewis Sr. and Elizabeth Joyce Coble. He leaves to cherish his memory his brother Ondray Coble. Services are private per familiy's request.  Arrangements are entrusted...

Ida Mae Kincaid

Oct 10, 2018

Ida Mae Kincaid passed away October 10, 2018 in Westerville, Ohio

She was born December 18, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Frank and Maria Shortridge

Ida is survived by her caring children, Deana Gem Maria (Salih) Williams, James William Hoover Jr., and Frankie Maria Elizabeth Hoover; her siblings, Raymond Shortridge, Oscar Shortridge, Frank...

Nicole Faye Ochs

Oct 9, 2018

Nicole Faye Ochs, 24, passed away October 9, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio

She was born October 7, 1994 in Columbus, Ohio

Nicole is survived by her caring children, Mackenzie, Mason, Michael; her loving parents, Karen Williams and Joseph Ochs; siblings, Krystal and Shawn; maternal grandparents, Donna and Mike Tigner; special friend, Laura; and a host...

Ernie Ray Martin

Oct 8, 2018

Ernie Ray Martin, 51, passed away surrounded by family in his home in Reynoldsburg, OH on Monday evening, October 8, 2018

He was born September 29, 1967 in Willowgrove, PA to the late Emily and Ernie Ray Martin

Ernie is survived by his wife, Tracy Martin, his daughters, Kassandra Martin and Alisha Martin, his step-son,...

Wilford Bishop Jr.

Oct 4, 2018

Wilford Shelby Bishop Jr, age 69 passed away surrounded by family on October 4th, 2018. He was born January 20th, 1949 to the late Wilford Shelby Bishop Sr and Ida Belle(Charles) Carraker in Dayton, Ohio. Wilford graduated from Central High School and had several jobs throughout his life. He worked at Lazarus Bakery, Worthington Inn as a chef, Timken...

Albert Horner

Oct 3, 2018

Albert W. Horner of Columbus OH passed away October 3, 2018. He was born May 12, 1949. He is preceded in death by Harlan John Horner (brother), Albert Horner (dad), Delcie Horner (mother). He is survived by Sister-Laura Castle, Brother-Edward Horner,  and many nephews and nieces in Ohio and Indiana. Any donations for funeral costs are greatly appreciated and...