Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Mary Eleanor Chapman
Nov 17, 2016
Mary Eleanor Chapman, 88, passed away on November 17th.
She was born December 13, 1921 in Glouster, Ohio to John & Bertha Kasty. She was raised by Matthew & Marguerite Taffe
Survived by children Carolyn Ann Schutlz Arch and Norma Louise Schneider, sisters Ellen Kunce & Elois Price, 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a host...

Anthony Baretta Stepp
Nov 13, 2016
ANTHONY BARRETTA STEPP, 31, passed away on Friday November 13 He was born June 20, 1978 in Columbus, Ohio to William L. Stepp and Sharon E. Carles <P> Survived by, Father, William Brenda Cline; Sons, Anthony D. Stepp, Dallas G. Kimbler, <P> Brothers, William Jr., and Kenneth Stepp; Sisters, Lisa Ford Craig, Barbara Stepp Jim, Teresa Stepp Randy, Jessica...

Russell anthony Trudell
Nov 12, 2016
RUSSELL TRUDELL, 27, passed away on Thursday Nov 12 He was born March 12, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio to Russell E Roberts Jr. & Virginia C Trudell <P> He is survived by both parents and a sister, Jacqueline T. Trudell, Step-mother, Drema Roberts, Step-Siblings, Iesha, Johnthan, Shamika Hairston, a half-brother, Milton, Niece, Makenzie Z., Nephews, Amani J., Akhari J....
Charles H Taylor
Nov 11, 2016
Charles H Taylor, 93 years, of Columbus, passed away on Friday November 11, 2016 at his residence.
He was born on Sunday May 13, 1923 in St. Clairsville, OH the son of the late Randall and Ruth Taylor.
Services will be Friday, November 18, 2016 at Mt. Vernon A.M.E. Church, 1127 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus,...
David Leroy Spafford
Nov 10, 2016
David Leroy Spafford, 68, passed away on November 10, 2016. David was born May 17, 1948 in Logan, OH to Chester Leroy Spafford and Betty Jane Spafford.
A service will be held at 3pm Wednesday November 16, 2016 where Family will accept friends from 2PM
www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Robert L. Fields
Nov 10, 2016
ROBERT L. FIELDS SR., 56, went home to be with the lord on Nov 10 Survived by Brenda Fields and their kids Robert Jr. Shaun, and Amanda; 9 Grandchildren. Preceded in death by a grandson and a Brother. Family will receive friends Sat at the Chapel of EDWARDS FUNERAL SERVICE, 1166 Parsons Ave., From 11:30 ? 12:30 PM. Arrangements...
David Carroll
Nov 9, 2016
David Aminne Carroll, 46 was called home Tuesday November 6, 2016 after a long battle with lung cancer.
Aminne was born in Columbus Ohio September 12,1970. He is preceded in death by parents, Viola and David Carroll, nephew Dashae "Whopper" Carroll. He is survived by his five siblings Dailene Carroll,Roscoe Matthews, Tequila Byrd, Brent Carroll (Kondi), Trent...
Shane Allen Vest
Nov 7, 2016
Shane Allen Vest, 22, Passed away unexpectedly Monday November 7, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.
Shane was born on Saturday October 1, 1994 in Columbus, Ohio to Clifford Eldon Vest III and Jody Singleton.
He is survived by his parents Clifford and Jody; Brother Justin Vest; Grandmother Susan Swank; Grandfather Larry Singleton; Girlfriend Katie Belcher and...

Thomas Richard Davis
Nov 5, 2016
Thomas Richard Davis, 83, passed away on Saturday November 5, 2016
Thomas was a Veteran of The United States Army.

Fleming Dewey Thornsbury
Nov 5, 2016
Fleming Dewey Thornsbury, 74, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Fleming was born on March 29, 1940 in North Spring, WV. to George and Lydia Thornsbury.
Fleming proudly served in the United States Army. He was a member of the "Giles Mountain Boys Bluegrass Band" where he played the fiddle and banjo. Fleming taught himself how...

Harold McKenzie
Nov 3, 2016
HAROLD MCKENZIE, 69, passed away on Tuesday Nov 3 He was born Jan 23, 1940 in Paintsville, KY to the late Fred & Zora Belle McKenzie <P> Survived by wife of 35 years, Sharon Kay, children, Carri Henry, Jody Hill, Jackie Sword, Fred McKenzie, Teresa Muncy, Marlena McKenzie, sister, Janet Scarbury and many other brothers & sisters, 5 grandchildren...
Dorothy Ann Washington
Nov 3, 2016
Dorothy Ann Woodfork, Washington was born May 20th, 1952 to Marvin and Iva Woodfork in Chillicothe, OH.
She was retired from F.C.P.F.M. Ms. Washington departed this life after a brief illness. Husband Daniel O Washington, Mother Iva Woodfork, Father Marvin Woodfork, One sister, Two brothers and Four nephews precedes her in death.
Loving memories will...
Douglas Bryan Kennedy
Nov 2, 2016
Douglas Bryan Kennedy, 60, passed away on November 2, 2016 in Columbus, OH
Douglas was born July 25, 1956 in Springfield, OH
Doug was a devoted tool & die worker.
He is survived by his son, Benjamin Andrew Kennedy of London, OH; his daughter, Anna Ruth (Joshua) Flood of Gahanna, OH; mother, Delora...

Betty Jean Weems
Nov 1, 2016
BETTY JEAN WEEMS, 71, passed away on Sunday November 1 She was born April 11, 1938 in Terrell, TX to Pearl Lee Bridges <P> She is survived by her loving husband, Tommy Weems, Children, Belinda Y. Ruff, Bernard J. Norton, Tommy Weems Jr., Susan Weems, Dorothy Weems, 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, siblings, Bertha, Marthaine, Aaron, Allen, Carolyn, Jeanette...
John Edward Hashman
Nov 1, 2016
John Edward Hashman, 67, passed away November 1, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio
He was born October 15, 1949 in Drakes, Ohio to the late Josephine and Irvine Hashman
John is survived by his wife, Brenda Hashman; his daughter, Joetta (Jimmy) Singleton; his siblings, Pauline (Raymond) Fisher, Karen Hashman, Larry Hashman, Jessica Hashman, James (Sherry) Hashman;...
Robert R Mayes
Oct 30, 2016
Robert R Mayes passed away on October 30, 2016 in Columbus, OH. He was born August 5, 1961 in Greenville, OH to Helen and Robert R Mayes.
He was the proud owner of Advanced Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing, prior to that he worked for Mansfield Heating and Cooling and Flexible. Some of his hobbies with his family...

Eddie Caldwell
Oct 29, 2016
Eddie Caldwell, 44 years, of Columbus, OH, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at his residence.
He was born on Thursday March 2, 1972 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Edward and Jacqueline Caldwell.
Eddie will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
Dolores Oleta Johnson
Oct 24, 2016
Dolores Oleta Johnson passed away peacefully on October 24, 2016 at her home. She was born January 8, 1934 in Langsville, OH to Carol R. Pierce and Nellie Abdon. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 57 years, Bill and brothers Carol Pierce Jr. and Robert Pierce. She is survived by her sister Sandra (Chuck)...
Loretta Annette Cunningham-Glenn
Oct 21, 2016
Loretta Annette Cunningham-Glenn
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
In loving eternal memory of our beloved mother...
Paul Thomas "P.T." Highfill Jr
Oct 21, 2016
Paul Thomas Highfill Jr., "P.T" 37, passed away suddenly on Friday October 21, 2016
P.T was born on Thursday November 2, 1978 to Paul Thomas Highfill and Rhonda K. Highfill (Wooten) in Columbus, Ohio.
He is survived by his Father, Paul; children Jordan Highfill and Maleia Highfill; Granddaughter, Nevaeh Highfill, Sister Sheila Sagraves; his children's...