Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Carol Annette Filby

Carol Annette Filby

Aug 12, 2013

CAROL A FILBY, 59, passed away on Monday August 12, 2013

She was born August 26, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Garnett and Mary Wallace Pennell

Survived by a daughter; Jennie John Dycus, a son; Virgil Shelly Chapman II, a sister; Delnora Ron Kennedy, grandchildren; Amie, Samantha, Savanna, Virginia, and Brutus, nephews; Greg...

Deloris Iris Turner

Deloris Iris Turner

Aug 7, 2013

DELORIS IRIS TURNER, 80, passed away on August 7, 2013.

She was born December 8, 1932 in Detroit, MI to Robert Collins and Julie Loraine Allen-Paul.

Survived by Children Steven Turner, Laura McCleese, Theresa Hunter, and Linda Sowers; 13 Grandchildren; sister Gloria Mason.

Preceded in death by both Parents

All services...

Betty Lou Simpson

Betty Lou Simpson

Aug 4, 2013

Betty Lou Simpson, 72, Passed away on August 4, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio.

Betty was born on May 2, 1941 in Jackson County, Ohio to Floyd McFann and Bertha Rae McCoy.

Betty was a loving and giving woman. She would help anyone, she was a very loving animal lover.

She is survived by...

Katherine Virginia Branch

Katherine Virginia Branch

Aug 3, 2013

Katherine Virginia Branch, 65, passed away on August 3, 2013.

Katherine was born on April 5, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio to Billie H Ruff and Geneva K.C.V.C Kelley Ruff-Jones.

She is survived by husband Frank Branch; Children Harold Burden, Bert Burden Jr, Bobby Jo Dillon, Stanley Burden; 8 Grandchildren; Siblings Rosemary, Shirley, Carl, David, and...

Terry Lee Hunter

Terry Lee Hunter

Aug 3, 2013

Terry Lee Hunter, 40, passed away on August 3, 2013 in Delaware, Ohio.

He was born May 6, 1973 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Chuck Hunter and Ellen Murphy.

Survived by mother Ellen AL Medley; Wife Karen Hunter; Daughters Zoey, Jeanne and Tessa; Son Seth; Foster Parents Laura and Earl Rowley; and many Siblings, Nieces,...

Richard Lee Johnson

Richard Lee Johnson

Aug 1, 2013

Richard Lee Johnson, 84, Passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at the Southpoint Hospital in Warrenville Heights, Ohio.

Richard was born on September 24, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joe Johnson and Irene Dennis.

Richard was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife Hazel Torain Johnson...

Harry L. Wilson

Harry L. Wilson

Aug 1, 2013

HARRY L. WILSON, 66, passed away on August 1, 2013.

He was born February 8, 1947 in Mt. Carmel, Kentucky to Robert Brooks Wilson and Dorothy May.

Harry proudly served in the United States Army. He also loved black bears and raised them for several years. Harry has a long battle with cancer and thanks...

Howard Eugene Bowers JR

Howard Eugene Bowers JR

Jul 30, 2013

Howard Eugene Bowers, Jr JR was born October 1, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio, departed from this life on July 30, 2013 at Grant Medical Center. He was the second of eight children. JR was preceded in death by his father, Howard Eugene Bowers SR. Survived by his mother Almeda Mickey Bowers.

JR. touched everyone's life that he...

Kenneth Edward James

Kenneth Edward James

Jul 29, 2013

KENNETH EDWARD JAMES, 61, Passed away on July 29, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on October 29, 1951 in Fairmont, West Virginia to Willie James Hall and Elizabeth May James. He is survived by his children Kenneth James Jr. in Fairmont, West Virginia and Lamar James in Fairmont, West Virginia; Brothers Willie James and Gary James; Sisters...

Ronald Virgil Cavell

Ronald Virgil Cavell

Jul 29, 2013

Brother Ronald Virgil Cavell the son of Willa and John Smith was born March 2, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio. He passed peacefully on Tuesday July 29, 2013 at his residence in Laurelville, Ohio after an extended illness. Answered the final summons and kept his appointment with our Lord and Savior.

A Member of St. Dominics Catholic Church...

Jason Leon Tanner

Jason Leon Tanner

Jul 29, 2013

Jason Leon Tanner passed away suddenly at his home in Mount Victory, Ohio on July 29, 2013. Jason was born in Aberdeen on June 6, 1971, to Alva Theo Ted Tanner and Debra Gail Tanner. He lived most of his childhood in Ocean Shores, attending North Beach schools. He graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1990, where he lettered...

David Wayne Lawrence

David Wayne Lawrence

Jul 27, 2013

David Wayne Lawrence, 42, Passed away on July 27, 2013 in Circleville, Ohio. David was born July 23, 1971 in Davenport, Iowa to Gary Lawrence and Sharon Ann Toney. He is survived by his wife Vanessa Ann Coleman; 10 children Carrie, Katie, Parris, Courtney, Alex, Dakota, Jordon, Conner, Kelsey, and Jayden. He was preceded in death by his grandmother...

Clarence Woodard

Clarence Woodard

Jul 24, 2013

CLARENCE WOODARD, 82, passed away on July 24, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on March 3, 1931 in Work, Alabama to Ben C Woodard and Annie Mae Tidmoor.

Survived by Children Claude Woodard Jr. Barbara, Gladys Woodard, and Eric Hamilton; 8 Grandchildren; Siblings Geneva Rendleman Russel, Jessie Woodard, Tony Woodard, Betty Woodard, Pearle...

Marvin Richard Carle

Marvin Richard Carle

Jul 24, 2013

MARVIN RICHARD CARLE, 85, Passed away on July 24, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio. Marvin was born on January 30, 1928 in Pickaway County, Ohio to Edward Carle and Ethel Dumm. He is survived by Daughters Cindy Richard Carle, Lisa Donnie Hunter, and Connie Roger Enyrt all of Columbus; Three Grandchildren and a host of Other Family members and Friends....

Lori Ann Tranthan

Lori Ann Tranthan

Jul 22, 2013

LORI ANN TRANTHAN, Passed away on July 22, 2013. She was born on October 19, 1957 to Robert Hill and Sara L King. He is survived by her parents; Husband Bruce Trathan; Children Michelle Carter, Elisha Hawkins, and Rebecca LaGrow; Brothers David, Robert Hill, and Chuck Hill; 5 Grandchildren; 2 Nieces; 6 Nephews and a host of cousins, friends...

Kevin Scott Garnow

Kevin Scott Garnow

Jul 19, 2013

KEVIN SCOTT GARNOW, 47, Passed away on July 19, 2013. Kevin was born on September 18, 1966 to Robert Eugene Garnow and Pamela Sue Watts. He is survived by his father; son Michael Christopher; brother Mark Garnow; and special friend Debbie McKown. All services are private per family's request

Kenneth L. Combs

Kenneth L. Combs

Jul 17, 2013

Kenneth ?Kenny? Lamark Combs was called home to be with the Lord on July 17,2013. He was born May 19,, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio to Jimmie D. Combs Jr. and the late Ernestine R. Marsh. He is preceded in death by his grandfather J.D. Dulaney and his mother Ernestine Marsh. Kenny received his GED in 2001 and also received...

William Louis Harris

William Louis Harris

Jul 17, 2013

William Louis Harris, 70, passed away on July 17, 2013.

He was born December 31, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late James B. Harris and Josie M. Harris.

Survived by Wife Alice Harris; Children Sophia Madhat Logan, Mark Harris and Kim Eric Carson; Granddaughters Laila, Monika, Shernika, and Tanika; Sisters Connie Groce and Deborah...

Patrick Levern Arnett

Patrick Levern Arnett

Jul 16, 2013

Patrick Levern Arnett, 58, Passed away on July 16, 2013. He was born on December 15, 1954 to Donald Arnett and Sarah Crouch. He is survived by his mother; son Christopher Arnett; Daughters Roxanna Arnett and April Arnett; Brothers Mark Moser, Coleman Blevins; Sam Moser; Donald Blevins; Sisters Sandy Gibbs and Marie Vogel; Grandchildren Ronnie Charles; Airynna Blackstone and...

Joy Evaline Collins

Joy Evaline Collins

Jul 12, 2013

JOY EVALINE COLLINS, 52, passed away on July 12, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio

She was born on December 23, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to Weldon Charles Laverack and Elsie Kathryn Edwards.

Survived by Son Michael Laverack Ricky Collins; Daughter Brittany Trischler; Grandchildren Michael Laverack Jr., Russel Trischler, and Angel Laverack; Loving boyfriend of 13 years...