Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

James Luther White
Jun 17, 2014
James Luther White, 80, passed away on June 17, 2014. James was born in Bridgeport Alabama on June 29, 1933 to James and Lora White. James was a veteran of the Navy and was honorably discharged. He continued his service with the Navy as an Aircraft Mechanic. James is survived by his wife Irene White.

Stella Courtney
Jun 15, 2014
Honoring Stella Annette
Stella (Claffey) Courtney, 68, passed away on June 15, 2014 in hospice care at Villa Angela. She is preceded in death by husband, Fred; sister, Lila and brother, Charles. Survived by son, Tracey; brothers, Dan and David; sisters, Anna, Linda, Barbara and Lori. The family would like to extend special thanks to Ohio Health...

John McGlaughlin Turner
Jun 14, 2014
Honoring John
John M. Turner, 84, passed away on June 14, 2014 in Columbus, OH. He was born to the late Arthur and Marion Turner in Chicago, IL on November 8, 1929. John was a member of Amazing Grace Baptist Church and retired from Columbus & Southern Electric Company. He is survived by his wife, Sophie Turner;...

Robert Wayne Aiken
Jun 14, 2014
In Loving Memory of Robert Aiken
Robert Wayne Aiken, 51, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014
Robert was born Sunday, May 26, 1963 in Columbus, OH to James and Anna Aiken.
He is survived by; his father James Aiken; Daughters Brandy Lopez (Gregorio Ismael) and Amber Aiken (Oscar Pedraza); Sons Robert Aiken...

Bobby Junker
Jun 14, 2014
Honoring Bobby Ray
Bobby Ray Junker, 70, passed away on June 14, 2014. Bobby was born to Richard and Alice Junker on August 29, 1943. Bobby is survived by his wife, Virgina Junker.

Pamela Mae Delay
Jun 13, 2014
In Loving Memory of Pamela Delay
Pamela Mae Delay, 56, passed away June 13, 2014. She was born December 29, 1957 in Pocatello, Idaho to Harold E. and Norma Jean Stiffler. Pamela had a good heart and would do anything for anyone and will be missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her Father,...

Jerri Lynn Bendetti
Jun 12, 2014
In Loving Memory of Jerri Bendetti
Jerri Lynn Bendetti, 52, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014
Jerri was born Wednesday, September 13, 1961 in Columbus, OH to James Bendetti and JoAnne Wine.
She is survived by her parents James Bendetti and JoAnne Wine; and her sister Tina (Don) Douglas.
All...

Malorie Lynne Kipp
Jun 12, 2014
In Loving Memory of Malorie Kipp
Malorie Lynne Kipp, 45, of Columbus passed away on June 12, 2014. Malorie was born to Ralph and Betty Kipp on August 20, 1968. Malorie is survived by brothers, John Michael Kipp, David Allen Kipp and sisters Beverly Ann (Kipp) Brown and Kathleen Marie Kipp.

Charles Amis Wilson
Jun 11, 2014
In Honor of Charles Wilson
Charles Amis Wilson 81, passed away on June 11, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Charles was born May 20, 1933 in Roxboro, NC. He is survived by his brother; Thomas (Louise) Wilson. And lifetime friend Gloria Tucker. Charles is honorably discharged from the Army and Marines.

Franklin Eugene Carter
Jun 9, 2014
In Loving Memory of Franklin Carter
Franklin Eugene Carter, 56, Passed away on June 9, 2014 in Saint Marys, West Virginia. Franklin was born on October 12, 1957 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Harold Carter and Penny Carter. He is survived by his Mother Penny; Son Michael Carter; Daughters Virginia Carter and Samantha Carter; Brothers Ron Carter (Tammy)...

Alice Mae Luke
Jun 6, 2014
In Loving Memory of Alice Luke
Alice Mae Luke was born March 6, 1931 in Ensley, Alabama to the late Mary M. Harris and Farris Luke SR. She departed this life on June 6, 2014 at Eastland Manor Senior Citizen Community Columbus, Ohio. She was baptized as a teenager at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Sharples, West Virginia....

Theadosia Maynard
Jun 6, 2014
In Loving Memory of Theadosia Maynard
Theadosia Maynard, 72, passed away on June 6, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on July 2, 1941 in Logan, West Virginia to the late Garfield J. Parker and Thelma (Dutton) Parker. She is survived by her Son, Daniel Pierson; Daughter, Mary Downing; Brothers, Eugene (Lola) Parker and George (Mariann)...

Faye Lopez
Jun 1, 2014
In Loving Memory of Faye Lopez
Faye Elaine Lopez, 50, passed away on June 1, 2014. She was born on December 18, 1963 in Titusville, Florida to Charles Brewer and Sylvia Riggs. She is survived by her Mother, Sylvia; her Husband, Steve Louvine Lopez; Daughter, Shannon Lee Trout; Brothers, Charles Brewer Jr, (Jeanette) and Michael Brewer (Brenda);...

Daryll G. Osborne
May 31, 2014
Daryll G. Osborne, 57, went to be with Christ May 25, 2014 at the OSU Ross Heart Hospital. He was born July 23, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to Noah and Juanita Osborne. Daryll attended Marion – Franklin High School prior to joining the U.S. Marine Corps where he served for 4 years. After discharge he pursued a much loved...

Ester Harber
May 31, 2014
In Loving Memory of Ester Harber
Ester Delores Harber, 66, of Columbus passed away on May 31, 2014. Ester was born to Frank and Laura Harber on October 20, 1947.

Joyce A. Bentele
May 30, 2014
In Loving Memory of Joyce Bentele
Joyce A. (Mallory) Bentele, 69, passed away on May 30, 2014 in Columbus, OH. She was born in Peoria, IL to the late Cecil and Iola (Day) Mallory on May 22, 1945. Joyce is survived by her Son, John(Racquel) Hickman; Daughters, Dawn Hickman-McDougal, Deanna Hickman; Seven Grandchildren and Six Great-Grandchildren; Brothers,...

R'Mani Brightwell
May 29, 2014
R'Mani Brightwell of Columbus passed away on May 29, 2014. R'Mani was born to Roger Witherspoon and Arielle M. Brightwell on May 22, 2014.

Frank Henry Vonville
May 28, 2014
Frank Henry Vonville, 59, of Westerville, passed away peacefully at home May 28, 2014. He grew up in Westerville and graduated High School in 1972. He married in 1973 and joined the Union of Heat and Frost Asbestos Workers, Local 44, a member for 30 years. He enjoyed golfing, camping and especially Bonfires! He will be missed by many....

Roger A. Chochard
May 25, 2014
Roger A. Chochard, 50, passed away on May 25, 2014. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Vernon and Carol Adkins on June 4, 1963. He is survived by his Wife, Shelley; Parents, Vernon and Carol Adkins. The Service is private per the family.

Robin Charles Grabowski
May 24, 2014
Robin Charles Grabowski, 68, passed away on May 24, 2014. Robin was born on August 28, 1945 to the late Edward and Ann Grabowski. The services are being held privately.