Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Brenda Lee Hager
Oct 17, 2016
Brenda Lee Hager, 57, passed away October 17, 2016 in Reynoldsburg, OH. She was born October 30, 1958 in Lancaster, OH to Harold and Beulah Hager. As requested by Brenda she will be cremated with no showing. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family.

MARJORIE BARNHART
Oct 16, 2016
MARJORIE M. LEE BARNHART, 78 passed away Sunday October 16th at Community Healthcare Center. She was born January 27, 1933 in Marion Ohio to the late James and Stella Gay Lee
She leaves to cherish her memory three children; Marnee Randy Robinson of Marion, Tom Geer of Allen, TX and Melissa Dwight Miller of Cardington; four siblings;...

Allan B Rain
Oct 16, 2016
Allan B Rain, 75, passed away October 16, 2016 in Columbus, OH.
Allan was born November 29, 1940 in Boston, MA to Harry Rain and Mildred Marcoux.
He will be greatly missed by all of his friends and family.

Julie Dexter
Oct 16, 2016
Julie Dexter, age 53, of Gahanna, died suddenly on October 16th. Julie was born June 21, 1959 in Bellbrook, Ohio. She also lived some time in Xenia and Columbus. Julie loved her family, children, gardening and especially big parties. Julie was employed at ARC Industries East where she was proud of her work. She was a ten year volunteer...

Mark Kriston Brown
Oct 15, 2016
MARK K BROWN, 53, passed away on Friday October 15
He was born February 11, 1957 in Camden, TN and a veteran of the US Navy
Survived by wife, Kathe, Step-daughter, Kimberly, brother, Eric Preceded in death by his father
No services are planned per family request.
Arrangements by Edwards Funeral...

James Gemperline
Oct 15, 2016
James Paul Gemperline, 87, passed away suddenly Saturday October 15 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center. James was born August 27, 1924 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Edward & Nora Gemperline. He was preceeded in death by his wife of 50+ yrs, Patricia Gemperline. He is surivived by Children; Joseph, Mary Edward White, Patrick Sarah, and Joan, 8...

Ger'mani Dowell
Oct 13, 2016
Ger'Mani Dowell, 1 Month 8 Days, Passed away on Thursday October 13, 2016 at the Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Ger'Mani was born on Monday September 5, 2016 at the Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio to loving parents Eugene C. Dowell and Adriana M Jenings.
Full Obituary Pending
Ruth Belle Brown
Oct 12, 2016
Ruth Belle Coffin Brown was born on October 6, 1931, in Maryville, Tennessee to Roscoe E. and Julia Belle Griffith Coffin. She departed this life on October 12, 2016, surrounded by her family.
Ruth accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a longtime dedicated and beloved member of Centenary United...
Kevin Brian Malling
Oct 12, 2016
Kevin Brian Malling, 55, passed away October 12, 2016 in Columbus, OH.
He was born February 27, 1961 in Columbus, OH to Jack Frederick Malling and Myrtle Marie Byers.
Kevin is survived by his loving wife Kulah Malling and children, Kelly (Brian) Self, Kevin Eldridge Malling, and Krystal Elizabeth Malling.
He will be...

Kayden Faye Marie Wente
Oct 10, 2016
KAYDEN FAYE MARIE WENTE, 9 months, passed away Saturday Oct 10 She was born January 6, 2009 and is survived by her parents, Eric D. and Heather M Gwinn Wente, grandparents, Hobert & Linda Gwinn, Duane & Margaret Wente, and cousins, Faith, Riley, Madison, and Morgan. <P> A service will be held 1 PM Thursday at the Chapel of...
George William Dakel
Oct 10, 2016
George W. "Bill" Dakel Age 88 died 10-10-16 Westerville, OH, formerly Tucson, AZ. Custom home builder and business owner. Survived by loving wife of 66 years, Marjorie Call Dakel. Five beloved children: Douglas Dakel (Charlotte Dakel) Sarasota, FL, Pam Dakel Horwitz (Ron Horwitz) Scottsdale, AZ, Marilyn Adams, San Francisco, CA, Chris Dakel, Westerville, OH, Tom Dakel, Westerville. Proud Grandfather...

David Edward Cook
Oct 7, 2016
David Edward Cook II, 56, passed away October 7, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio
He was born May 14, 1960 to Darlene and David Edward Cook Sr., in Columbus, Ohio
David leaves behind to cherish his memory a son, David Edward Cook III; and a daughter Kathryn Cook-Crespo. He will be greatly missed by his friends...

Octaviano Castro
Sep 27, 2016
Octaviano Castro age 37, passed away Thursday, September 27 at Riverside Hospital.
A native of Daytor, TN he was the son of Octaviano Castro and Mary Ester.
Survivors include Children Levi Castro and Joseph Castro; and Brother Carlos Caudillo.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 2 at Edwards Funeral Service Chapel. Funeral...

Walter Scott Meadows
Sep 25, 2016
Walter Scott Meadows, 56, passed away Sunday September 25 2016 in Circleville, Ohio.
Walter was born Monday August 1, 1960 in Wellston, Ohio to Chester and Rhoda Meadows.
Walter is survived by his Wife Christiana K Meadows; Daughters Amanda Meadows and Kimberly Meadows; Step Children Christopher Hudson, David Hudson and Erica Hudson; Sisters Maggie Meadow,...
Eric Christopher Reshan
Sep 24, 2016
Eric Christopher Reshan was born November 5, 1974 and passed from this life Saturday September 24, 2016, age 41, at zusman hospice from a heart ailment.
Eric was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Edward and Betty Bubsy; Paternal Grandparents Steve Sr. and Mary E. Reshan; dearest mother Marti Busby; his loving partner of 21 years...

Daniel Howard Getridge
Sep 24, 2016
Daniel Howard Getridge, 62, passed away September 24, 2016 in Columbus, OH.
He was born January 27, 1954 in Ashland, PA to his father Francis Getridge and his mother Inez Getridge.
Daniel will be greatly missed by his friends and family.

Jane Marie Nichols
Sep 22, 2016
Jane (Kinnison) Nichols, 73, of West Jefferson passed away September 22, 2016 in Columbus, OH. She was born February 19, 1943 in New Petersburg, Ohio to Carl L. and Nellie (Gray) Kinnison. She was a retired cashier. Jane is survived by one son, Jeffrey Ingels of Greenfield, and one daughter, Roxanna Atterberg of West Jefferson; two granddaughters, Nicole Smith...

Jerry Lee Langel
Sep 21, 2016
JERRY LEE LANGEL, 73, passed away Friday September 21
He was born April 25, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Raymond and Dorothy Kitsmiller Langel.
He is Survived by eight Children; Jerry Morrison, Thomas Morrison, Jerryca Morrison, Mark Morrison, Kimberley Morrison, Billy Morrison, Tina Langel, Lori Langel, and Dustin Langel, a brother; Randy Langel,...
Rita Elaine Gilland
Sep 20, 2016
Rita Elaine Gilland, 53, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Rita was born Friday, September 13, 1963 in Columbus, OH to Charles and Norma Fairchild.
She is survived by two children; Kelly Mecum, Kayla Stephens, her mother Norma, four grandchildren: Shayla, Brayden "Buckeye Brady" AJ, Greyson and a host of family and friends.
...Janice Rae Douglas
Sep 19, 2016
Janice Rae Douglas, 78, passed away September 19, 2016 in Columbus, OH.
She was born August 11, 1938 in Akron, OH to Harvey Douglas and Josie Carter.
Janice is survived by her loving siblings: Sarah Frances Parrish, Ida Marie Herd, Ruth Yvonne Lockhart (James), and a host of nieces and nephews.
She is...