Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas
Skylar Morgan Brown
Mar 19, 2017
Princess Skylar Morgan Brown, eager to meet the world, was born prematurely on November 4, 2016 to Brooklyn Summerall and Darrean Brown.
Skylar lived for 4 months and 15 days. God sent her here as a blessing, and she accomplished what she was tasked to do before going back home.
She had a spicy personality...
Emmett Dewitt Gordon
Mar 16, 2017
EMMETT DEWITT GORDON, 67, Passed away on March 16, 2017 in Columbus, OH.
Emmett was born on September 21, 1949 Miami, FL to William Harold Gordon and Lillie Pearl (Wade) Gordon.
A viewing will be held Monday April 3, 2017 at Edwards Funeral Service 1166 Parsons Ave Columbus, OH 43206 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM...
Edgar Charles Platel
Mar 13, 2017
Edgar Charles Platel, 78, passed away on Monday March 13, 2017 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.
Edgar was born on Tuesday May 10, 1938 to Edgar Platel and Helen (Kitz) Platel in Philadelphia, PA.
Edgar was a proud member of the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps.
He...

Daniel Bruce Golz
Mar 12, 2017
Daniel Bruce Golz, 57, passed away on March 12, 2017 at Mount Carmel West. He was born January 16, 1960 in Chicago Illinois to Frances Jean Allfree and Frank Golz. There will be no services at this time.
Kenneth Micheal Patterson
Mar 10, 2017
Kenneth Micheal Patterson, 54 of Columbus, passed away March 10, 2017. He was born January 22, 1963 to Minnie and Richard Patterson. Kenneth M Patterson (Kenny) preceded in death by; Minnie, Richard, Sweet Aunt Maggie, his sister Pam and brother Bob. Survived by second mom Shirley, loving children; Alexis and Ken Jr. (Sarah), grandbabies; Paula, Jaden, Hayden, and soon...

Troy Edward Wright
Mar 9, 2017
Troy Edward Wright, 53, Passed away on March 9, 2017.
Troy was born on September 24, 1963 in Providence, RI to Victor Wright and Monica Yancey.
A viewing will be held Monday March 27, 2017 at Edwards Funeral Service 1166 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM.
A burial...

Kenneth R Walton
Mar 8, 2017
Kenneth R. Walton, 69, Passed away at home on March 8, 2017.
Kenneth was born on March 7, 1948 in Newark, OH to Webb and Ann Walton.
Burial to be held at Kirkersville Cemetery.

Arvella Sue Castor
Mar 7, 2017
Arvella Sue Castor, 59, of Columbus passed away peacefully on March 07, 2017 at The Laurels of Hilliard. Arvella was born October 31, 1957 to her mother Beulah Laudermilk and father Earl Castor in Wellston, OH. There will be no services held for Arvella. She will be miss dearly by her family; including her children and grandchildren and all...
Floyd Louis Nearhood
Mar 4, 2017
Floyd Louis Nearhood, 83, passed away on March 4, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.
Floyd was born on December 6, 1934 in Saint Joseph, Missouri to the late Willis Nearhood and Francis Tollard (Bromley).
Floyd severed in the United States Army for over 20+ years.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife...

Pollyanna Gregg
Mar 3, 2017
Pollyanna Gregg passed away peacefully at home in Circleville on March 3, 2017. She was born on October 4, 1926 to the late Dorothy and John P. Coburn in Circleville, OH.
Pollyanna is survived by her children; 6 sons and 2 daughters, siblings; 2 brothers, 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Preceded in...
Tracy Lynn Mejd
Mar 2, 2017
Tracy Lynn Mejd (nAC.e Logsdon) BSN,RN, 43, Passed away on March 2, 2017 in Dublin, OH
Tracy was born May 12, 1973 in Columbus, Ohio to Ron and Linda Logsdon.
Tracy graduated from Ft. Hayes Career Center, Columbus State Community College and Wright State University with a B.S. in Nursing
She is survived...
Saundra Louise Bankston
Mar 2, 2017
Saundra Louise Bankston, 57, passed away on Thursday, March 02, 2017
Saundra was born Tuesday, August 11, 1959 in Columbus, OH to Laverne R Bankston, Sr. and Sylvia Bankston.
She is survived by; Siblings Alfonso Bankston (Karen), Earnestine Bankston and Ruby Ann Bankston-Steele and A Host of Aunts, Uncles, Niece, Nephews, Cousins, friends and other...
Joseph J Koldys
Mar 1, 2017
Joseph J. Koldys, age 88, died on March 1, 2017. I have gone to be with my wife Ellen, who preceded me in death on June 5, 2000. In my old age I was taken care of by my nephew, Joseph M. Koldys, nieces, Anna Hobson Garcia and Rebecca Koldys Randle. Also survived by my niece Mary Koldys Fidler....
Mary A McClary
Feb 24, 2017
Mary Ann McClary, age 74, died February 24th, 2017. Born on the 22nd of February 1943. Preceded in death by sons Billy and Denny McClary. Survived by husband William, daughters Debbie (Chuck) Robey, Doris McClary (Ron). 10 Grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Zachary Shane Lovett
Feb 23, 2017
Zachary Shane Lovett, age 29, of Columbus, passed away February 23, 2017.
He was born October 04, 1987 to Darrell Lovett and Tina Heffner.
Survived by his father, Darrell Lovett; Step mother, Lisa Lovett; Mother, Tina Heffner; Siblings, Darrell and Josh Lovett, Brittany Dillow, Alisha and Dara Lovett; Grandmother, June Cartwright; Uncles John,...

Connie Herb
Feb 22, 2017
Connie Herb, born to Babe and Ora Patrick on April 22, 1954 in Salyersville KY. She passed away at Mount Carmel Medical Center on February 22, 2017. Due to her wishes, no services will be held.

David Dean Billington
Feb 20, 2017
David Dean Billington, 52, passed away February 20, 2017 in Columbus, OH.
He was born May 08, 1964 to his loving parents Nancy Nix and Allan Jay Billington.
David is survived by his mother Nancy Nix; son Bryon Billington; daughter Tiffany Burns; siblings Mark and Ester Billington and Karon Roediger; Granddaughters Natali and Kate-lynn Billington...
Sharon K Hatfield
Feb 20, 2017
Sharon Hatfield (Hannah) passed away February 20, 2017 at home.
She is preceded in death by both parents, Clarence and Wilma Hannah, brothers, Jeff and David Hannah, Sister, Maureen Hannah and the father of her children Marty Sherman Sr.
Survived by daughter, Chrissy Sherman, Son; Marty Sherman Jr.
Sisters; Vicky Walker, Debbie Carroll,...
Oneita B Streets
Feb 15, 2017
Oneita B Streets, 95, passed away Wednesday February 15, 2017 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.
Oneita was born April 9, 1921 in Handford Village to the late Jasper and Aristas Thomas where she was the youngest of five children.
Oneita was a graduate of Capital University where she majored in Music. Oneita retired...

Robert Wayne Meek
Feb 13, 2017
Robert Wayne Meek, 51, passed away on February 13, 2017
Robert was born August 20, 1965 in Columbus, OH
He is survived by his son, Joshua Meek, his siblings Natalie McDonald and Victor Meeks and a host of family and friends
A memorial service to be held at Obetz Church of Nazarene, 4101...