Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Sandra Lee Poling
Apr 14, 2016
Sandra Lee Poling, 65, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016
Sandra was born February 11, 1951 in Columbus, OH to Edgar Lewis King and Catherine Marie King
She is survived by two children; Wayne Saunders (Carrie Scott), Kerryl Sammons, numerous grandchildren, two brothers; Butch King, Greg King, and one sister; Sheila Watson.
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Brenda Jayne "Birdie" Odom
Apr 13, 2016
Brenda Jayne Odom, 54, passed away April 13, 2016. Brenda was born March 5, 1962 in Wabash County, IL to the late Melvin Wayne and Rosalie F Odom.
Survived by her boyfriend Dean Lewis and sisters Cindy (Kelly) Coss, Teresa (Terry Worthington) Tucker, Laura (Jeremy) Whitmore.
Proceeded in death by her parents Wayne...

Harry E. Felty
Apr 13, 2016
Harry Elbert Felty Jr., 69, passed away April 13, 2016 in Columbus, OH. He was born to the late Lois and Harry Felty Sr. November 6, 1946. Harry will be missed dearly by friends and family.

Emma Elizabeth Richard
Apr 13, 2016
Emma Elizabeth Richard, 71, passed away on Friday, April 13 at home in Athens, Ohio. Emma was born July 25, 1940 in Bathurst, NB, Canada. She is the daughter of the late Lillian Landry and Joseph Landry birth father was Guy William Chamberlain She is survived by a younger brother, Douglas Chamberlain, and his wife Arlene of Scottsmoor, Florida,...
Dale Taylor
Apr 12, 2016
Dale Taylor born February 28th 1949, in Laurinburg North Carolina departed this Earth on April 12th 2016. Preceded in death by her Father, Husband, Son, Sister & two Nephews. Dale was a generous and compassionate woman with a heart like no other. She spent over 10 years in the medical field starting as a laundry attendant at Doctors North...

Rosemary Gress
Apr 8, 2016
ROSEMARY GRESS, 72, passed away on Thursday April 8th at home
She was born January 17, 1938 in Florence, MA to the late William E. and Ester March Clark
She is survived by a daughter, Heidi Gress Charles Keast, a son; Steven Gress, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, 2 brothers; Richard Clark Jeanette, and...

Michael Shawn Hook
Apr 8, 2016
MICHAEL SHAWN HOOK, 34, passed away suddenly at home April 8th. Proceeded in death by Grandparents, Oscar and Bertha Blankenship, Barney and Helen Hook, Father, Franklin Leroy Hook, Stepfather, Clyde Earl Collins, cousin, Angela Malone. <P> He is survived by his loving mother, Linda Collins, Brothers, Brian & Gary Hook Dandy, Close family friend, Tom Hunt, and many close...
Kathy Jo "Kat" Adams
Apr 8, 2016
Kathy "Kat" Jo (Ervin) Adams, 56, of Edgefield, SC, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 8, 2016. She was born on August 18, 1959 in Huntington, WV to her late parents Edwin and Anna May Ervin. Kathy was a loving, generous woman who lived for her family; including her numerous friends. She is survived by her husband, Pat Rowe...
Anthony Gary Thorla
Apr 8, 2016
Anthony G. (Mullins) Thorla, 34, passed unexpectedly at his residence Friday night, April 8, 2016, Columbus, OH
Formerly of Grove City, Anthony attended G.C.H.S.
Anthony was born Sunday, July 19, 1981 in Columbus, OH to Gary Thorla and Annette Justus
He is survived by loving momma; Annette M. (Mullins) Justus, siblings; Paul H....

Hayden Tyler Hardyman
Apr 6, 2016
HAYDEN TYLER HARDYMAN Lehman, 2, passed Friday April 6. Hayden was born August 12, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio to Jarod Hardyman and Jessica Lehman
He is survived by his two brothers, Ashton Hardyman and Jordan Weldy, his stepdad, Scott Weldy, Grandparents; Richard and Peggy Lehman, Teresa Hardyman.
A service will be held 8 PM Thursday...

Brenda Deloris "Cookie" Hunter
Apr 5, 2016
Brenda D. Hunter AKA Cookie, 64, passed away on April 5, 2016 of natural causes.
Cookie was born on June 6, 1952; she is survived by her Children Antwonne, LaShonne, and Waukeesha Hunter; Brother Dartangnan Yates and a host of other family.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Daniel Ramon Barnes
Apr 3, 2016
Dr. Daniel R. Barnes, Professor of English and Folklore at The Ohio State University, died April 3, 2016
Born May 16, 1940, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, musician, teacher, and friend. He will never be forgotten.
If you would like to donate in Dan's memory to the Folklore Center Support Fund, please...

Charles Arthur Boyd
Apr 1, 2016
Charles Arthur Boyd, age 78, passed away on April 1, 2016. He was the son of the late Luther Boyd and Grace Winland. He is survived by his son Charles A Boyd Jr.
Charles was a veteran of the US Army and an avid fisherman. No services are planned at this time.
Rebecca L Miller
Mar 31, 2016
Rebecca L Miller, 46, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016
Rebecca was born Monday, March 09, 1970 in Columbus, OH to Roy E Vaught and Barbara E Vaught
She is survived by her husband, Barry L Miller, Three Surviving Children; Brandon M Miller, Andrew S Miller, Tamara R Miller, Two Brothers; Roy E Vaught,...

Felix Witcher
Mar 31, 2016
Felix Witcher, age 84, was born to the late Floyd and Lucy Witcher in Keystone, WV on March 9, 1932. He passed away peacefully on March 31, 2016. He is survived by his sisters, and many extended family. Felix will be inurned at Dayton National Cemetery on Friday April 15, 2016 at 3:00 pm with full military honors.

Joy Renee Montgomery
Mar 29, 2016
Joy R. Montgomery, age 57, of Columbus, OH passed away on March 29, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her children, Brandi and Brandon; 4 grandchildren, a brother and a sister, along with many extended family and friends. A memorial service is being planned for a later date.
Anthony Thomas "Tony" Salyers
Mar 28, 2016
Tony "Anthony" Thomas Salyers, 43, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016
Anthony was born Sunday, July 30, 1972 in Columbus, OH to Larry Salyers and the late Lena Catalogna
He is survived by his father, Larry Salyers and his wife Nancy; sisters April (Clarence) Alexander, Sherry Surfer, Tammy (Rob) Carreloa; brothers Michael Cassidy and...

Ezekiel Logan
Mar 25, 2016
EZEKIEL EVERETTE ALLEN LOGAN, 4 months, passed Thursday March 25
?We will always remember Ezekiel Everette-Allen Logan as a happy baby who?s smile would make us forget about all of our problems?
He was born November 4, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio to Everette-Alan Logan and Ni-kia McQueen He is survived by his brothers, Malachi and...
Robert "Bob" Carter
Mar 25, 2016
Robert "Bob" Carter of Columbus, Ohio and Bonita Springs, Florida passed away at the age of 87 on Friday, March 25, 2016 peacefully and surrounded by family at home.
Bob was born November 20, 1928 to Robert and Dorothy Carter. He proudly served in the US Airforce from 1946-1949 and then as a Columbus Firefighter from 1953-1983....

Robert Richard Smetanko
Mar 24, 2016
ROBERT RICHARD SMETANKO, 41, passed away on Wednesday March 24th
He was born September 4, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio to Robert Joe and Retha Messer Smetanko
He is survived by Mother, 2 brothers, Scott Smetanko, David Smetanko, 3 stepchildren, Tiffany Kay Elkins, Heather Elkinsm Retha Ashley Smetanko He is preceded in death by his father...