Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas
Tamlyn R McCrary
Jul 27, 2024
Tamlyn (Tam) Rashia Draughon McCrary was born on May 21st, 1974, to Rayanna Ragland Shipley and Thomas Draughon in Columbus, OH. Affectionately called Tam, she transitioned to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 27th, 2024.
Tam graduated from Centennial High School in 1992 and was most recently employed at the Ohio Department of Commerce for many years. During her time...
John Clark McJunkin
Jul 15, 2024
John Clark McJunkin 77, of Lockbourne, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024. Born on August 31, 1946 to Fred & Lora Gene (Dockery) McJunkin in Denver, Colorado. He is survived by wife Elizabeth (Jane) McJunkin, son & daughter in law Sean (Angel) Howell, 3 grandsons Andrew (Megan) Howell, Wade (Jessica) Howell, AJ Howell, & 2 granddaughters Breanna Cloutier...
Donis Felicito Molina
Jul 7, 2024
Donis Molina passed away on July 7th 2024 in Columbus, OH Born in Marysville, OH on March, 5th 1990.
He was home-schooled from kindergarten to middle school
He worked at Yoder's Vinyl Fencing and Shepherds Escavating
He enjoyed being outdoors in nature, drawing, listening to music and fixing things.
He loved animals and spending time with his nieces and nephews.
He will be remembered for...
Kalani Camree London
Jul 4, 2024
Kalani London, 24 years old, passed away on July 4th, 2024.
Born in Orange, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Latesha Royal & Cameron London. She graduated From Academy for Urban Scholars High School. she also attended & passed may college courses.
She enjoyed being a mother & a God Mother most of all, but she also loves singing , shopping...
Betty Ann Andriko
Jun 29, 2024
Betty Ann Andriko, age 93, passed away early in the morning on Saturday June 29, 2024.
Betty was born in Louisville, Ohio to Victor and Caroline (Weber) Graham on August 31, 1930.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Carol(Graham) Beavers, and step-granddaughter, Natalie Marie Dotson.
Surviving are her children, Barry Duane Andriko (Linda), Thomas Paul Andriko (Sue), Jamie Ray...
Gaven Scott Murphy
Jun 27, 2024
Gaven Murphy April 7th 1993
Gaven went home to be with the Lord on June 27th, 2024.
A 2011 Graduate in Circleville Ohio
He was an avid animal lover, gamer, kind and compassionate to his fellow man.
He is survived by his parents: Lesia Murphy Bivens (Eddie), Paul Engram
Grandparents: Bob (deceased) & Wanda Murphy, Mel (deceased) & Eileen Patterson
Siblings: Julia Hardin, Jacob Engram, Katelin...
Theresa Ann Ball
Jun 22, 2024
Theresa Ann (Lyon) Ball born January 26, 1975 passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024 in Dublin, OH at age 49.
Theresa was born in Newark, OH and graduated from Beechcroft High School in 1994. She volunteered as a camp counselor at Recreation Unlimited from 1991-1996.
Theresa was a member of Life In Christ Fellowship in West Jefferson, OH. She enjoyed Tik...
Ethel Mae Hainey
Jun 21, 2024
Ethel M Hainey was 94 years old, when God called her to his presence on June 21 In Grove City Ohio.
She was widow of Clarence E Hainey Jr. Born in Camden New Jersey on May 11, 1930 to Willard Collick and Nancy Cornelius.
She was employed at Federal Reserve Bank. She is survived by her daughter Marguerite Himmons sons Clerance Hainey...
Robert F. Widmer
Jun 21, 2024
Robert F. Widmer age 77 passed away on June 21st at Mount Carmel East in Columbus, Ohio. He was the beloved husband of Rosemarie Widmer. They shared 54 loving years of marriage together.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Frederick and Regina. He attended and graduated from Aviation High School in Long Island City, NY. He worked...
Deshawn Andrew Taylor
Jun 17, 2024
DeShawn Andrew Taylor was born in Columbus,Ohio on Wednesday, November 14, 2001. He received his formal education from Columbus City Schools and was a student at Eastmoor Academy. DeShawn loved to work on his cars and music, for he was a very talented young man. Deshawn loved to joke around and make everyone laugh. A day never went by where...
Sarah Anne Wirtz
Jun 17, 2024
Sarah Anne Wirtz died on June 17, 2024, at home in Columbus, Ohio.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio, to Joanne (Wirtz) Boylan and John Frank, Sarah was a firecracker from the start, learning to walk at only nine months old – an independent person who charted her own path from then on.
Raised by a single mother for the first few years of...
Alonzo Charles Sammons Sr.
Jun 13, 2024
Alonzo Charles Sammons age 90, passed away on June 13, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of Nellie Faith Boggs Sammons. They shared 49 years of marriage.
He was born in Carter County, Kentucky on January 10, 1934, to the parents of Frank C. and Mildred C (Keys) Sammons. He was a self-employed painter for 50 years.
Survived by Wife...
Ricky A Underwood Sr.
Jun 11, 2024
Ricky A. Underwood Sr., 58 years old passed away on June 11, 2024, at OSU Hospital. Ricky was born on April 25, 1966, to William L. Underwood and Ella M. Underwood (Bowen).
Ricky was married to Elizabeth J. Underwood (Fosnaugh) for 39 years. Ricky is preceded in death by his parents William Underwood and Ella Mae Underwood. And granddaughter Baylie Mae...
Alton P Collins
Jun 4, 2024
Alton "Peaches" Collins, of Urbancrest, Ohio, a dedicated individual who devoted 30 years of his life to serving the of Columbus, has peacefully passed away in his hometown on June 4th, 2024. Alton was born on April 14, 1953, in Columbus, Alton's legacy extends beyond his professional career.His wife Linda fondly remembers his loving gesture of preparing breakfast and coffee...
Frank Garcia III
Jun 3, 2024
Frank Garcia III, 46, passed away on June 3, 2024 at 5:35pm at Metro Health Main Campus. Frank is the father of the Gorilla Bae Baez (Frank Garcia IV, Deseniya Garcia, Jasiah Garcia and Alexzander Garcia). Frank is the Pop-Pop of Mark, Josiah, Adonis and Kai. Born in Bronx, NY. Son of Frank Garcia II and Olga Castillo. Brother of...
Glenn Sayles
May 22, 2024
Glenn Sayles was born on 3/23/1961
He departed this Earth on 5/22/2024 at the age of 63yrs old.
Glenn was the son of the late Yvonne Roberts & John Sayles. Glenn was born in ORANGE NJ. He attended the Orange & East Orange public school system. He later furthered his education and attended schools in NEW YORK CITY for culinary arts and...
Gwendolyn Badger Morris
May 18, 2024
On Saturday, May 18, 2024 Gwen Morris, our beloved mother, passed away in Marysville Ohio at the age of eighty-eight years old. Gwen was born in Wilmington California as the fourth of five children to John and Emma Mae Badger.
Having an independent spirit, Gwen married early in life and had 3 sons and 1 daughter. She worked in the defense...
Carol Pamaline Spangler
May 16, 2024
Carol Pamaline Spangler (Pam) died on May 16, 2024 at Grant Hospital.
She was born in Columbus Ohio to Elzie and Margaret Roden on April 6, 1960. She loved to have fun and enjoyed being together with her family and friends. She was known for being very outgoing and having a good time. To quote her, “Hell yeah!”. She loved everything...
Dwight Ray Moore
May 16, 2024
Dwight Ray Moore age 50 passed away on Thursday May 16th 2024 at his place of residence. Born in Ashland Kentucky March 27th, 1974 he was the son of Shirley Ann Burton and Donald Ray Moore Sr. He attended Johnstown Monroe High School. He enjoyed music, cars,and hanging out with friends and family. He is survived by daughter Mikayla Moore,...
Charles Bernard Oliver
May 13, 2024
Chuck Oliver, 84 of Grove City, Ohio passed away peacefully on 5/13/2024 surrounded by his family. Chuck met Joan Stattmiller in 1958 at Holy Family H.S. and married on 5/19/62. Together they started a family that grew to nine (9) children; fifteen (15) grandchildren and eight (8) great-grandchildren. Chuck worked and managed St. Joseph Cemetery, Chapel Hill Cemetery, Greenlawn Cemetery,...
