Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

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...
James Fraley
Mar 21, 2016
Honoring James
James Clifford Fraley, 40, passed away March 21, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. James was born on May 14, 1975, in Columbus, Ohio. He is much loved and dearly missed by hi-s family and friends. A service will be held Edwards Funeral Service Chapel, Friday, March 25, 2016 from 6-8PM Service will follow from 8-9PM. Edwards...

Timothy A. Callahan
Mar 19, 2016
TIMOTHY A. CALLAHAN, 47, passed suddenly Friday March 19th
He was born September 6, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to the late George and Helen Howell Callahan.
He is survived by his loving wife, Catena L. Adams Callahan, 3 step children; Garry Cornell Carly, Nannina Cornell, Monica Ogden Nick, Mother & Father-in-law; George Carmela Adams, brother...

Rachal Ann Fultz
Mar 19, 2016
RACHAL ANN FULTZ, 19, passed away suddenly on Friday March 19th.
She was born April 2, 1990 in Columbus, Ohio to Timothy Wayne and Ray Lou Cline Flutz
She is survived by her parents, a son, Tyree R. Fultz, and 6 Brothers and Sisters, and a favorite aunt; Freda Raines Mike, Grandmother; Patricia Fultz Sonny...
Katrina King
Mar 9, 2016
Honoring Katrina
Katrina Yvette King, 51, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Katrina was born Monday, March 23, 1964
She is survived by; her parents, James King and Loretta Mack, her siblings, Darryl King, Juan King, and Donna Mack
She is preceded in death by her grandparents and aunts
...Arlie Bruce Jones
Mar 9, 2016
Arlie (Denny) Jones, passed away to be with his Lord and Saviour, on March 9th at the Springfield Regional Medical Center, surronded by his family and friends. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 19 years Winnie and their children. His children, daughter Danyel ( Mike) Cornell and son Scott (Laura) Church. David (Christine) Beach, Sheila (Jeff)...
Donna Marie Adams
Mar 5, 2016
Donna Marie Adams, passed away on, March 5, 2016
She is survived by her children; Terrilee, Clinton, William, Walter (Gloria) Tolliver, Cynthia Evans, Drema, and Tavia Adams; step-mother, Minnie Adams; sister, Patricia Banner; sister-in-law Shirley Adams, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins
She is Preceded in death by; parents Pete and Clara...

Margaret Little
Mar 5, 2016
Margaret "Peggy" Little, 71, of Worthington died Tuesday, March 5th at her residence. She was born July 8, 1941 in Columbus to the late Joseph and Kathleen Elizabeth England. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret "Beth" Nadock. No services are planned.
James Lemaster
Mar 4, 2016
James K Lemaster age 76 of Circleville Passed away peacefully March 4th, 2016 with his family by his side. He was a proud Navy Veteran and retired truck driver working many years with Clifton Brothers Farms. He is preceded in death by his parents Jack & Susie Lemaster and a brother-in-law Paul Allison. He is survived by his daughter...
David W. Hunter
Mar 4, 2016
David William Hunter, Jr. passed away on March 4, 2016 at the age of 68 after a month-long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, David, Sr. and sister, Linda. He is survived by his mother, Beulah, son Scott (Molly) Hunter, daughters Angel and Crystal Hunter, son Devin South and daughter Lydia South, brother Fred...
Debbie Sue Francis
Mar 3, 2016
Honoring Debbie
Debbie Sue Francis, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016
Debbie was born Tuesday, September 15, 2015 in Columbus, OH to Roger and Mary Francis
She is survived by; father, Roger Francis; mother, Mary Francis; grandmother, Anna Roberts; grandfather, Norman Ball; uncle Ira Roberts; aunt Tiffany Ross; aunt Shaunnah Thompson; step-mother...
James Scott
Mar 2, 2016
James Marcellus Scott Sr., 95, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016; He served in the Army during World War II.
James was born November 23, 1920 to the late John and Martha Scott
He is survived by two children, James Marcellus (Vonnie) Scott Jr., and Linda (Tim) Smith.
Four Grandchildren, Dr. Andrew (Joi) Scott,...

Virginia E. Clark
Feb 27, 2016
VIRGINIA E. CLARK Mossburg Harrison, 66, went peacefully home on Feb 27
She was born February 10, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio
She is survived by five children; Mellody Lottridge, Jodi Groves John, Jennifer Chapman Ronnie, Charlin Blount David, Charles Harrison Jr. Lisa, Fifteen Grandchildren, Nine Great Grandchildren, two sisters; Marjory Ward, Cosette Bowsher Dean
...Russell Wolford
Feb 24, 2016
Russell Allen Wolford, 68, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Russell was born on May 3, 1947 in Columbus, OH to the late Russell E Wolford and Evelyn B Wolford. He was a committed husband, father and grandfather. Enjoyed traveling, writing, playing tennis, and conversing with family and friends.
He is survived by his...
Horace McCormick
Feb 21, 2016
Honoring Horace
Horace "Mac" Edward McCormick, 88, passed away on February 21, 2016
Horace was born April 30, 1927 in WV to the late John and Lenore McCormick
Horace was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and worked at PPG Glass for many years.
He is survived by, a...
Geoffery Bedard
Feb 20, 2016
Geoffery Bedard, age 49, of Columbus, OH, died Saturday, February 20, 2016 in Columbus, OH.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Patricia Bedard
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Flora Bedard; three Daughters, Brittany (Todd) Ramey, Desire (Bart) Whaley, Crystal ( Austin) Bedard and one Son, Joshua (Alyssa)...
Noah Kelly
Feb 20, 2016
Noah Kelly, age 21, of Galloway, OH, died Saturday, February 20, 2016, in Hilliard, OH. He is survived by his parents; Kent and Jeannette Kelly; a sister: Sarah Kelly; grandparents Everett Moseley and Sally Kelly; along with a numerous extended family and friends.
Arrangements are being handled by Edwards Funeral Service, 1166 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH where...

Thomas E Sheerin
Feb 19, 2016
Thomas Everett Sheerin (Mayor of Fry Town) 74, Passed away on February 19th in Columbus, OH.
Thomas was born on April 11, 1942 to the late Raymond and Kathryn Sheerin (Sargent) in West Jefferson, OH.
Thomas is survived by his Brother Jack Sheerin; Sister Jane Forrest; Sons Thomas Sheerin and John Sheerin; Grandsons Michael Sheerin...
Clara Cardiff
Feb 18, 2016
Clara E Cardiff
Clara E. Cardiff, 89, died Wed Feb.18.2015 at Riverside Hospital. Columbus, Ohio after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years. Batt. Chief John H. Cardiff ( Cols. Fire Dept. ) and son Lt. JG Brian L. Cardiff. Clara was born in South Olive, Ohio to Cecil E....
Shirley Brandum
Feb 18, 2016
Shirley A Brandum, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday February 18. She was born February 16, 1948 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Charles G. Brandum and Mary Elizabeth Meyer. She is survived by her Sweetheart George Wolfe, son; Mark Brandum, a daughter; Mary Brown, two grandchildren; Kyndrick Spitler and Wyatt Brandum
Two sisters; Sharon...