Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

James David Moore
Dec 9, 2016
James David Moore, 51 years, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Friday December 9, 2016 at his residence.
He was born on Sunday May 9, 1965 in Columbus, the son of Terry and Gregory Moore
James will be greatly missed by his friends and family.

Nickie Johnson
Dec 9, 2016
Nicki Johnson passed on December 9th at the age of 54. A broken heart is finally mended. A worn body finally healed. A free soul able to soar as family and friends mourn the death of Nicki "Juno" Johnson Jr. Perceded in death by beloved wife Cathy Johnson and son Eric Johnson as they begin a new journey together...

Gerry Lee Fraley
Dec 7, 2016
Gerry went home to be with The Lord on December 7th. He leaves behind his loving wife Brenda and sons: Gary and Matthew. Gerry attended Centerburg Enterprise Baptist Church. He loved the Lord and had the patience of Job. Mr. Fraley proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy where he was honorably discharged on November 12th 1971. He...

Arthur Leo Skaggs
Dec 5, 2016
Arthur "Artie" Leo Skaggs, 62, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 in Columbus, OH.
Artie was born December 1, 1954 in Columbus, OH to James Skaggs and Eileen Underwood.
He is survived by; Daughter: Tina (David) Frizzell, his grandchilden: David and Destanie Frizzell, his siblings: James and Candice, mother: Eileen Underwood, and...

Ida May Hoskins
Dec 3, 2016
IDA MAY. HOSKINS, 68, went to heaven to be with her beloved husband, Larry Lee Hoskins Sr., Friday November 28th 2008. <P> She was born March 23, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Oliver Nettleton and Grace Shimp. <P> She is survived by four children, Teresa A. Nettleton, Patricia L. Nettleton, Larry Lee Hoskins, and Kelly A. Allen....

Brandi Valencia Montgomery
Dec 2, 2016
Brandi Valencia Montgomery, 41 years, of Whitehall, OH passed away on Friday December 2, 2016 at her residence.
She was born on Thursday February 20, 1975 in Columbus, OH the daughter of the late Joy Renee Montgomery and Paul Carter.
She is survived by her two children, Demetrjusz and Domniquie Montgomery; her brother, Brandon Montgomery;...
Micheal L Edwards
Dec 1, 2016
Micheal L. Edwards, 57, Passed away at home on Thursday December 1, 2016.
Micheal was born on June 10, 1959 to Leroy Edwards and Phyllis Thomas.
Micheal is survived by his loving wife Janet Edwards.
A viewing will be held Saturday December 17, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Edwards Funeral Service 1166 Parsons...

Paul Carver Hollins
Nov 30, 2016
PAUL CARVER HOLLINS, 47, passed away November 30
He was born December 13, 1965 in Delaware, Ohio to Ida Brooks Keith Harriston and the late Bobbie White
Survived by 3 Children; Ida, Angela, and Thomas; 4 grandchildren; Samarion, Robert, Aniya, Antwon
A service will be held Friday December 20, 7 PM at the...

Ronald J. "Walker" Krzeminski
Nov 29, 2016
Ron passed away on Sunday November 29 at his home after his fight of 5 years with cancer. Ron is survived by life partner of 28 years, Roy Elmore; sister Monica Roberts of Columbus; brothers Joe of Olmstead Falls and Chet of Maumee; step-mother Precy of Toledo. Ron leaves his two nephews - Keith of New Albany and Robert...

Zhihong Shan
Nov 29, 2016
Zhihong Shan, 76, passed away on November 29, 2016 in Columbus, OH. He was born on March 26, 1940 in Shenyang, China to his parents Yuyin Shan and Wenfeng Song.
Zhihong is survived by his loving wife, Meimei Gao and sisters. He will be dearly missed.
Interment will be held at Union Cemetery, December 1st,...
Philip Van Dignan Sr
Nov 28, 2016
But Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
-Matthew 6:33
Philip Van Dignan, Sr., peacefully passed away November 28, 2016, at age 79. Born in Jacksonville, Florida on October 8, 1937, Philip attended the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind (St. Augustine), where...

Mary Catherine Basbagill
Nov 28, 2016
Mary Catherine Basbagill, 84, passed away on November 28, 2016.
Mary was born on September 21, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to Martin Basbagill and Clara Lang.
Mary is survived by 4 nephews Joseph, Robert Jr., John, and Fred Basbagill and 3 nieces Ann Randles, Rosemary Jamison, and Julia Basbagill. She is preceded in death by...
Sotero Tolentino
Nov 27, 2016
Sotero Tolentino, de 66 aA�os, falleciA� el domingo 27 de noviembre de 2016.
Sotero naciA� el lunes 10 de abril de 1950 en Santo Domingo a Juan Tolentino y Rosa Donastor
Le sobreviven;
NiA�os; Seis niA�os sobrevivientes:
Jhonny Tolentino
Wellington Tolentino
Rosa Tolentino
Gladys Tolentino...

Suzanne Lynn Harness
Nov 23, 2016
SUZANNE LYNN HARNESS, 50, Passed away Monday November 23rd. She was born January 5, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to the late David O Sr. & Norma A Phalen Harness. <P> She is survived by, daughters; Amy J. Poe James Jr. and Normalisa Harness; Grandchildren, Sierra, James, Tyreese, Talea, Tanaya, and Faith; two brothers, Jerry Harness and Tom Nichols Sr....

Linda S. Wright
Nov 23, 2016
LINDA S WRIGHT, 47, passed away on Monday November 23 She was born March 13, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Theodore & Carole Rowe Estep Survived by husband, Russell Lee Wright, 1 sister, Paula Cochran & 4 brothers, Joe, Mike, Teddy, and David Estep Beloved by, Elizabeth, Mariah, Tia, & Suzette Preceded in death by a brother,...

Carolyn Hammond
Nov 23, 2016
CAROLYN HAMMOND, 66, passed away on November 23rd. <P> She was born December 12, 1942 in North Carolina <P> She is survived by a son, Allan Evans, 3 grandchildren, and a sister. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Roger Evans; 2 sons, James Elliott Evans, Marcus Welby Evans <P> In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial...

Carlos Alexander Sr
Nov 23, 2016
Carlos Alexander Sr., 52 years, of Columbus, OH, passed away on Wednesday November 23, 2016.
He was born on Wednesday January 29, 1964 in Detroit, MI the son of Wayne Kelly and Sandra Alexander.

Raymond Lewis Puckett
Nov 20, 2016
RAYMOND LEWIS PUCKETT JR. Blizzard baby of 1950, Nov 20. Preceded by Raymond Puckett Sr. Survived by mother Ruth Puckett, sisters; Gayle Puckett Ingram, Jackuelyne Puckett Rays, Daughters, Miranda, Amanda, Christa, Leola, 9 grandsons, host of nephews and a niece. Bro. Lewis Craft and Bexley Ct. family. Ray was a great story teller and grad of Linden McKindley 70...

Marion M. Hand
Nov 19, 2016
MARION M HAND, 54, passed away on Thursday Nov 19 She was born November 16, 1955 in Golfport, Miss to the late Mary F. Young. <P> She is survived by a daughter, Kosmere Hand, Son, Terry Hand, Brother, Robert Calhoun, Sister, Fran Maxwell LeRoy, and 7 Grandchildren <P> A service will be held 1 PM Saturday November 28th at...

James William Runyon II
Nov 18, 2016
James W. Runyon II age 51 passed away unexpectedly on November 18th. Jimmy touched many lives and left this world too soon and will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his mother, Shirley and loving stepfather, Frank Reyna Sr., siblings Timothy Runyon, Kevin Rhonda Runyon, Carolyn Runyon, his son and pride and...