Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Sandra Lee Poling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...