Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Sandra K. Johnson
Feb 13, 2016
Sandra Kay Johnson, age 71, passed away on February 13th at Villa Angela Nursing Home in Columbus, Ohio where she had been cared for for the past 3 years. Sandra was the daughter of the late Paul and Beatrice Maynard of Borderland, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer D. Johnson and brother, Paul Maynard....

Lois Ann Skeaton
Feb 12, 2016
LOIS A SKEATON, 72, passed away on Friday February 12
She was born July 4, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Daniel & Fannie Mae Lumpkins Benton
She is survived by Children, Cheryl L. Cotton George, Gary O. Skeaton, Kevin L. Skeaton, great niece and caregiver; Rose Marie Tate, 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren,...
Mark Montgomery
Feb 11, 2016
Mark Montgomery, 55 of Beaver passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Columbus on the evening of February 11th. He was born in Waverly on July 25th, 1961, was raised in Beaver, attended Eastern H.S., and was a huge Cleveland Browns fan. Mark was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Angeline, his brother Gordon, and his...
Anthony Zimmerman
Feb 11, 2016
Anthony "Tony" Zimmerman, 69, of Columbus OH was called home to the Lord to be with his loved ones that had gone before him on February 11, 2016.
Tony was born on October 5, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph Sr. and Frances Zimmerman.
At the time of his passing he was surrounded by his...

Darlene Sharp
Feb 10, 2016
Darlene Sharp transitioned from this life on February 10th at the age of 44. Darlene was very giving. She put everyone's needs before her own. She will be deeply missed. She loved caring for senior citizens and expressed it through her geriatric nursing career. She leaves behind her loving husband Jeffrey along with three loving Sons: Matthew Stevenson Jessica,...

Tonya Francis
Feb 10, 2016
Tonya Sue Francis, 37, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Tonya was born Sunday, April 30, 1978 in Columbus, OH to Art Banks and Georgiann Banks
She is survived by her Spouse; Brian McCoy, Three Surviving Children; Maranda, Marrissa, and Makayla Granddaughter; Madison Davis-Lattimer Aunts; Tammy Banks, Connie Messer, Lora Francis Uncles; Ricky Banks, Harrison Messer, Billy...

Opal Louise Ellis
Feb 8, 2016
Opal Louise Smith,68, passed away Friday February 8 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
She was born January 4, 1945 in Greenville, Ohio to the late David Monrow Smith Sr. and Zelma Smith Stivers.
Survived by daughter, April Villa, sons, Wes Ellis and Danny Robert Ellis, sisters, Julie Jones, Mary Dever, Olive Roberts, Marlyn Howard, Sharon Roach,...

Titus Wendell Worthington
Feb 8, 2016
Titus W. Worthington, 75, passed away on February 8, 2016
Titus was born December 10, 1940 in Alger, OH to the late Edward and Margaret Worthington
He is survived by a Son, Anthony (Carrie) Worthington, Galloway, OH, two Daughters, Anna M. (Aaron) Meadows, Tallmadge, OH and Tammy L. (Brent) Hunter, Waldo, OH, a Brother, Bailey...
Marese Collins
Feb 7, 2016
Marese Vince Collins, 23, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016.
Marese is preceded in death by his great grandfather - Rev. James Taylor, grandmother - Mildred (Sadiqa) Taylor, brothers; Joshua Webster and Antonio Flores. He is survived by great grandmother - Virginia Lee, mother - Crystal Webster, father - Vince Collins, brothers; Deshawn...
Regina Knox
Feb 6, 2016
Regina Knox, 42, of Columbus Ohio passed away on February 6, 2016. She is survived by her parents, Walter Kellett and Ronna Prince; two children, Clarissa Knox and Coti Knox; along with many extended family members.
A service will be held at Edwards Funeral Service, 1166 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio on Friday February 12, 2016 at 7:00...
Margaret V. Higgins Fawver
Feb 4, 2016
Margaret (Peggy) Virginia-Fawver, 96 passed away February 4, 2016 at Willow Brook Christian Home. A former resident of Hagerstown, MD, she was born in Washington, DC, married to William S, Higgins until his death in 1979, and Jack Fawver until his death in 2006, Preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Margaret (Cogan) Appleman, brother John, and beloved...
Albert Lewis Crum
Feb 1, 2016
Albert Lewis Crum, age 54, of Obetz, OH passed Monday February 1, 2016, at his home.
He served proudly in the U.S. Army.
He was the son of the late Lewis and Aretta Crum. He is also preceded in death by his significant other of 20+ years, Lisa Marcum, and 4 brothers
He...
James Robinette
Feb 1, 2016
James Robinette, age 67, of McVeigh, KY, died Monday, February 1, 2016, at his home in Columbus, OH. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
He was the son of the late Willard and Thelma Robinette; he is also preceded in death by two wives; JoAnn and Brenda Lee; and his son James; and his...

Eden Fedaku
Jan 29, 2016
Eden Fekadu, age 39, of Columbus, OH, died Friday, January 29, 2016, at Bryden Place in Columbus, OH.
She was the daughter of the late Tsegaye Fedaku and Etahun Derebe
She is survived by her husband, Eric Allen and one son Friezer Allen.
Arrangements are being handled by Edwards Funeral Service, 1166 Parsons...
Danny Stiers
Jan 27, 2016
Honoring Danny
Danny was born April 14th, 1959 to Clophia and Lilly Stiers, in Columbus, OH. He is one of 13 siblings, brothers Clifford, Bill, Harvey, Lee and little Larry. Sisters Cherry, Deb, Helen, Connie, Marilee, Annette and Lana. Danny met the love of his life, Gale Skillman, in 1981. They married in 1984 and raised 3...
Christine Ferbrache
Jan 25, 2016
Christine Ferbrache, age 67, of London, OH, died Monday, January 25, 2016, at Decendent's Residence in London, OH.
She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Audry Gibson. She is survived by Two Daughters Susan Starkey, Tacoma, WA, Jodi Maynard, London, OH , Three Sons; Daryl Starkey, Lockbourne, OH , David Ferbrache, Columbus, OH and George...

William B. Landgraf
Jan 21, 2016
LANDGRAF, William Brandau of Newport RI, died peacefully on January 21 in Dublin, Ohio. Mr. Landgraf was born in East Providence on September 6, 1911. He was the son of Gustav and Sylvia Landgraf.
Mr. Landgraf?s wife, Lilla Peg and oldest son William H. both predeceased him. He is survived by sons John B. Landgraf of Ridgewood...

Patrick Mason
Jan 21, 2016
PATRICK O?BRIAN MASON, 65, passed away on Thursday January 21 <P> He was born February 8, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio to the late William & Helen Sums Mason <P> He is survived by 8 Children, Patricia New Jimmy, Pamela Evansky Harold, Lisa Farley John, James Gross Alex, Joe Rose Donna, Cheryl Stires Lorenzo, Christina Mason Burto, Corrine Torres Evestro,...

Gloria Woods
Jan 21, 2016
GLORIA J WOODS, 60, passed away on Thursday January 21 <P> She was born March 1, 1949 in Waukegan, IL to the late Frank & Essie Glover Duty. <P> She is survived by 3 daughters Lynn Stevens Jermaine, Joanne Lunceford Kevin, Jennifer Barnes; 4 grandchildren; 2 sisters, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. <P> She is preceded...

John Payne
Jan 19, 2016
John Mark Payne, 57, passed away on January 19, 2016. John was born in Grenada and moved here in 1973. He is the son of the late Joyce Payne. John is survived by 3 brothers. John was a veteran of the US Navy and will be buried at Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W. 3rd Street, Dayton, Ohio on Thursday...