Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Larry Darnell Turner

Larry Darnell Turner

Jan 28, 2018

Larry Darnell Turner (Columbus) passed away January 28, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Larry Turner entertained people throughout his life, and loved to put a smile on their face. Larry was born February 03, 1955 in Cairo, Illinois.

Mr. Turner is survived by his wife Sytalia Parks-Turner and sister Anna Turner. Larry is preceded in death by...

David Bell III

David Bell III

Jan 27, 2018

David Bell III (Columbus), passed away January 27, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Bell was born December 19, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky. David is a retired factory worker.

David is survived by daughters Joyce Johnson, Kathy Simpson, and Leondra Wilhoite. Brother Noah (Debbie) Bell and sister Phyllis (Gary) Jones and Terri Allen. Grandchildren Andria Johnson, Dominique (Victoria)...

Retha Shepard

Retha Shepard

Jan 25, 2018

Retha "Billie" Shepard

A simple, kindhearted woman who brightened the lives of many people for 81 years has joined the celebration in heaven. Preceded by her parents Bill and Hazel, several brothers; Oscar, Lester, Earl and Pat, and her daughter Suzanne. Survived by her spouse of 55 years, Bruce Sturgis Shepard, her sisters ; Gladys and Sylvia...

Mary McCarty

Mary McCarty

Jan 20, 2018

Mary Lovella McCarty, 45, passed away January 20, 2018 in Circleville, Ohio

She was born April 16, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Raymond and Geraldine Roe

Mary is survived by her three caring children; Joshua McCarty, Zachary McCarty, and Ashley, her siblings; Raymond Roe of Arkansas, Robert Roe of South Carolina, and Tamma...

Sue Lee Bell

Sue Lee Bell

Jan 18, 2018

Sue Lee Bell, passed away January 18, 2018 in Columbus, OH. Sue was born October 25, 1942 in Decatur, Georgia to her late parents. She is survived by her loving son, Eugene Jackson; her sister, Lois Jackson; her brothers, Pless Hamm Jr. and Charles Hamm; grandchildren, Arianna N. Jackson and Raegine A. Jackson. She is preceded in death by...

Phyllis Jane Griffith

Phyllis Jane Griffith

Jan 17, 2018

Phyllis Griffith (85) of Columbus, OH, passed away on January 17, 2018. Phyllis is a retired employee of Swan's Cleaners. She is preceded in death by husband James B. Griffith and parents Loren S. Johnson and Almedia Jones. Phyllis is survived by daughter Diana Lynn (Richard) Hatfield and son Michael "Mike" Griffith.

William Cotto Morales

William Cotto Morales

Jan 17, 2018

William Cotto Morales passed away January 17, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio

He was born March 12, 1956 in Guayama, Puerto Rico to the late Eleliseo Cotto and Carmen Morales

William is survived by a son, Juan Brownfield of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Raul Morales of Mansfield, Ohio and Angel Morales of Mansfield, Ohio; and a...

Christine Goodin

Christine Goodin

Jan 12, 2018

Christine Goodin, 54, passed away January 12, 2018 in Columbus, OH

She was born December 30, 1963

Christine is survived by her two daughters Debra Goodin and Tammy (Mario Acuna) Crissinger; her grandchildren, Sophia Brandt, Kylie Acuna, and Mario Acuna

She is preceded in death by her parents, Marie and John Fleischer; and...

Edith Maust

Edith Maust

Jan 9, 2018

Edith Stahl Maust, 76 of Westerville, Ohio, passed away on January 9, 2018 after a long struggle with cancer.

Visitation will be held at 1:30 – 2:00pm on January 21, 2018 at Spring Road Church of Christ located at 74 South Spring Road, Westerville OH 43081; with a memorial service to start at 2:00pm. Service will be...

Christy Marie Koenigseder

Christy Marie Koenigseder

Jan 7, 2018

Christy Marie Koenigseder, from Chillicothe, Oh passed away on Jan 7, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born Feb. 11, 1970,  in Valparaiso, IN., The daughter of Frank Knight III and Rebecca Davis. She is survived by her husband, Rikki Koenigseder Jr, mother, Rebecca, 4 sons, Kevin, Kyle, Dustin and Jesse.  3 daughter, Anastasia, Nesta...

Nicole Ann Marie Hansel

Nicole Ann Marie Hansel

Jan 6, 2018

Nicole Ann Marie Hansel, 34, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018

Nicole was born Thursday, July 21, 1983 in Pekin, IL to Ellsworth Hansel Sr. and Cynthia Cordell

She is survived by her children, Shyann, Timothy, and Jacob; her mother, Cynthia Cordell; Lisa (Melvin) Siders, Ellsworth (Suzette Estep) Hansel Jr.; nephews and nieces, Tyler...

Mary Elaine McGee

Mary Elaine McGee

Jan 5, 2018

Mary Elaine McGee (Columbus), passed away January 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by family and loved ones. Mary was born June 13, 1949 in Fostoria, Ohio. She is survived by her daughter Judy Salyer. Mary is proceeded in death by her father James Ailshire and mother Inez Hook. Mary will be greatly missed by all.

Jimmy Holcomb Jr.

Jimmy Holcomb Jr.

Jan 4, 2018

Jimmy "James" Holcomb Jr,  63, formally of Wheeling WV, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on January 4, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Holcomb was a connoisseur of music and loved to sing in front of a crowd. He was also very passionate about his artwork and creating unique table collages. James will dearly be missed. James was born...

Sandra Lee (Belknap)  Hinkle

Sandra Lee (Belknap) Hinkle

Jan 4, 2018

Sandra Lee Hinkle (Belknap), 70, passed away on January 4, 2018. She was born on May 6, 1947 to Gerald and Alma Belknap in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Sally Yost (Belknap) and brother Sam Belknap. She is survived by her brothers Gary (Laura) Belknap, Rick (Cinda) Belknap, her son Joseph...

Kimmi Lynn Gunderson

Kimmi Lynn Gunderson

Jan 1, 2018

Kimmi Lynn Gunderson (Neff), passed away January 1, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio

She was born on November 8, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Joann and Wilmer Neff

Kimmi was married to Steve D. Gunderson for 40 years

She is survived by her loving husband; Steve Gunderson; children, Jodie (Keith) Scarlett, Steven...

Randy Neil Reed

Randy Neil Reed

Jan 1, 2018

Randy Reed, 66, passed away January 1, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father Rodney Reed Sr., and brothers Kevin and Eric Reed. Survived by mother Ruth Mulford, brothers Terry, Rodney, Shane and Rick Reed all of Columbus, OH and sister Debra Jarman of Missouri. He will be dearly missed. No services will be held at this...

Megan Louise Burns

Megan Louise Burns

Dec 24, 2017

Megan Louise Burns (June), age 28, of Newark, OH, died on Dec.24, 2017 at OSU Hospital in Columbus, OH. Born on April 6,1989 in Zanesville, OH, daughter of Larry June and Martina Parkinson. She was a member of Christian Apostolic Church in Newark, OH. She enjoyed being with family and friends, movies, singing, and going to church. Surviving are...

Pamela Lee Dunn

Pamela Lee Dunn

Dec 23, 2017

Pamela "Tudy" Lee Dunn passed away December 23, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio

She was born October 30, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harley and Glennis Dunn

Pamela is survived by her two daughters, Aimee Dudley and Mystee Turner; her siblings, Rocky Dunn, Eric Dunn, Euceda Dunn, Tammy Ruff; and a grandchild Viviana Turner...

Ronald Lee LaBarge

Ronald Lee LaBarge

Dec 19, 2017

Ronald Lee LaBarge, 81, passed away on December 19, 2017 at Meadow Grove Care Center. He was born June 23, 1936 to Leo D LaBarge and Marie E Gollubske in Mosinee, WI. Ronald was a proud member of the United States Air Force. Surviving him are his children; Cindy LaBarge, Ronald T. (Judy) LaBarge, Julie (Rob) Geer and Tommy...

Tracy Llaneza-Andersen

Tracy Llaneza-Andersen

Dec 14, 2017

Tracy Sue McGlaughlin-Llaneza 53, of Columbus OH, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday ( December 14,2017). She was born in Columbus OH, the daughter of late Larry D. and Mary L.(Cochrun) McGlaughlin. She is Survived by her three children Christian Llaneza, Steven Llaneza,Anastasia Llaneza; Grandaughter Lily A. Llaneza; Husband Huey; Sister Kelly McGlaughlin; Many nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death...