Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas
Denise Smith
Jan 18, 2016
Denise Rochelle Smith, 47, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016
Denise was born Sunday, January 21, 1968 in Grove City, OH to the late Lamar Barnes and Arthella Smith
She is survived by her mother, five children, and a host of grandchildren.
A Home going service will be held on Monday January...

Thomas J Taylor
Jan 17, 2016
Thomas Taylor (Cecil) passed away at Riverside Hospital, on January 17. Preceded in death by his father, Franklin Cecil Sr., brother Franklin Cecil Jr., and sister, Cathy Robinson. Survived by mother Hetty Cecil and sisters, Cheryl (Kipp), Libby (Mike) also Karen and many nieces and nephews. Favorite Aunt Margaret Moneyhun. Mem. services at High Street Baptist Church 7399 N....
Charles "Chick" Georg
Jan 17, 2016
Obituary
Charles Georg, age 89, of Johnstown, PA, died Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Otterbein Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Gahanna, OH. He served in the Army during WWII and the Korean War.
He was the son of the late Clarence and Edith Georg. He is survived by his wife Joan of 66 years; three...
Mary Smith
Jan 15, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Smith, 71, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016
Mary was born Friday, June 23, 1944 in Logan, WV to the late Floyd and Willie Bell Jones
She is survived by two children, three brothers and one sister, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
She is Preceded in death by three brothers...

James "Jimmie" Seymour
Jan 14, 2016
James Herbert Seymour, 80, passed away on Jan 14, 2016.
A Celebration of life will be held Tuesday Jan 26, 2016 at 11AM at the Chapel of Edwards Funeral Service, 1166 Parsons Ave, Columbus; where family and friends can pay their respects from 10AM until the start of the service. Interment will be in a private burial...

Eddie Joe Hickman
Jan 14, 2016
EDDIE JOE HICKMAN, 49, passed away on January 14 <P> He was born February 18, 1960 in Martin County, KY to the late Everett Hickman & Anna G. Hickman <P> Survived by, 3 daughters, Danielle, Chelsea, Shannon, 3 grandchildren, Hannah, Hailee, Jaydan, Mother, Anna, 4 brothers, Bernard, Herman, George, James, 2 sisters, Debi, Tammy <P> Preceded in death by...

Raymond Farmer
Jan 11, 2016
RAYMOND Big Danny FARMER JR. 59, passed away January 11. He was born September 30, 1950 to Raymond & Maryjane Farmer Sr. <P> He is survived by 3 children, Danny Farmer Cleo, Tammy Farmer Daniel Gilmore, Patricia Farmer, 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Larry Farmer Bee, Roger Farmer, 1 sister, Diana Farmer Terry and a host of nieces, nephews and...
Richard Wolff
Jan 10, 2016
Richard H Wolff Jr., 56, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016
Richard was born Thursday, January 29, 1959 in Columbus, OH to the late Richard Wolff Sr. and Doris Wolff
He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Patricia Wolff, six children, five grandchildren, and numerous other relatives.
A funeral...

Debra Sue McClaskey
Jan 4, 2016
Debra ?Deb? Sue McClaskey, 51, passed away unexpectedly Jan 4th <P> Preceded in death by her father Charles Evans, mother, Alice Johnson, Brother, Thomas Evans, Sister, Glena Evans, and a nephew, ?Cheeks? <P> Survived by, son, Johnny Churn, daughters, Michelle Ross and Nicole Thomas, 5 wonderful grandchildren, and many friends, nieces and nephews. <P> A Celebration of her life...
Judith Weaver
Jan 2, 2016
A Memorial Gathering will be held in the chapel of Edwards Funeral Service at 1166 Parsons Avenue, Columbus Ohio on Saturday January 2, 2016 from 3pm to 5pm.
Jacqueline Hendrix
Dec 23, 2015
Jacqueline Yvonne Hendrix, 63, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Jacqueline was born Wednesday, December 10, 1952 in Columbus, OH to the late Robert Smith and Margaret Smith
She is survived by; Spouse; Charles Hendrix, Sr.
Children; One Surviving Child: Charles (Melissa) Hendrix, Jr.
Siblings; Barbara Dennis, Teresa Croshire, Cheryl...
Gary Justice
Dec 16, 2015
Gary David Justice, 57, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Gary was born April 21, 1958 in Stockton, CA to the late Thomas Justice and Nomie Beal. He is survived by two brothers and three sisters. A Funeral Service will be held Monday December 28 at Columbus Primitive Baptist Church, 599 Hilock Rd. at 11AM where family will...
Rosamund Whitt
Dec 15, 2015
Rosamund Elson Whitt, 70, passed away on Tuesday December 15, 2015 in Columbus, OH.
Rosamund was born Friday July 13, 1945 in Coshocton, OH to Harry and Priscilla Elson.
She is survived by; Sons Jim (Michele), David (Cynde), Paul (Sasithorn), and John (Kristen) Whitt; Two Brothers Tom Elson of Columbus and Frank Elson of Zanesville;...
Paul Blackburn
Dec 15, 2015
Paul Blackburn, age 66, of Columbus, OH, died Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam war.
He was the son of the late Paul Blackburn and the late Margaret Long
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years: Barbara Dillon,...
Richard Rupe
Dec 8, 2015
Richard Rupe, age 52, of Columbus, OH, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015, in Columbus, OH.
Survived by Mother, Rosemary Rupe; Siblings, Debbie, Carol, David, Kim, Brenda (Susie) and Grandfather, Wayne Williams
Preceded in death by Father, Richard Rupe; Grandmother, Docia Williams; and sister, Patti Neil
Services being held at Edwards Funeral Service, 1166...
Nelson Thomson
Dec 5, 2015
Nelson P, Thomson (Tom), born January 23, 1924. Passed away December 5, 2015. Graduate of North High School 1942. Navigator of U.S. Navy WWII. Graduate of OSU School of Journalism in 1949.
Was the Founder of the Short North Gazette. Author of Birding in Ohio. Past feature writer and nature columnist for Columbus CJ.
Passions...
Arron Brocklehurst
Nov 26, 2015
Honoring Arron
Arron Joseph Brocklehurst, 19, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015
Arron was born Monday, March 04, 1996 in Dover, OH to David Brocklehurst and Sharon Brocklehurst
He is 2014 graduate of Zanesville High School and an avid book-lover
He is survived by; Brothers: Matthew Brocklehurst & Christopher Brocklehurst...
Franklin Kennedy
Nov 26, 2015
Honoring Frank
Franklin F Kennedy, 57, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015
Franklin was born June 04, 1958 in Columbus, OH
Frank was a Deputy Sheriff for 32 years with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, retired as Sergeant. He served in various divisions within the department. He enjoyed family, golf and carpentry....
Bonnie Reall
Nov 24, 2015
Bonnie Lee Reall, 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Bonnie was born Tuesday, September 06, 1938 in Aurora, WV to the late Herman Schaffer and Betsie Schaffer
She is survived by children; Danny (Lynn) Wiles, Sandy (Rick) Cassidy, Kim (Woody) Kyle, Vernon (Elena) Wiles, Trina (Bob) Wiles, and Paula (Donny) Berry 14 grandchildren...

Robert Burke
Nov 21, 2015
Robert Burke, age 70, of Reynoldsburg, died November 21, 2015, at Mt. Carmel East in Columbus, OH. He was the son of the late Robert Burke and Andree Burke. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; two sons Robert C.(April) Burke and Michael G. Burke; two grandchildren and many other family and friends.