Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

David Dukes
Jan 2, 2013
DAVID DUKES, 57, passed away on January 2, 2013
He was born October 6, 1955 in Merigold, MS to the late Clarence and Georgia Heard Dukes
He is survived by a daughter, Georgia Tucker and a granddaughter; Kayle and 21 Brothers and Sisters and a very special friend; Alma Tucker
A service will...

Virginia Lynn Sellars
Jan 2, 2013
Virginia Lynn Sellars, 50, passed away on January 2, 2013
She was born September 21, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to Arden Byerly and Janis Khampus
Survived by her children David, Nicole, and Dallas Sellars; Brother William Byerly, Sister Becky Byerly, and Four Grandchildren
Services are private per family?s request
Arrangements entrusted...

Tracey Katherine Morton
Jan 2, 2013
TRACEY KATHERINE MORTON, 44, Passed away on January 2, 2013. She was born on August 9, 1968 to the late Jackie Vernon and Hazel Newman. She's survived by her Husband John William Morton; her son Gage Guyer; Brother David Vernon; and her sister Lisa Vernon. All services are private per family's request

William Dale Mounts
Jan 1, 2013
WILLIAM DALE MOUNTS, 63, passed away on January 1, 2013
He was born July 16, 1949 in Pie, West Virginia to Joe Mounts and Shirley Mae Snow.
Survived by Daughter Kimberly Deal Steven; Son, William Dale Mounts Jr.; Five Grandchildren; and Sister Dorothy Fouch, Brother Charles ?Max? Mounts, Brother Otis Mounts Judy, Brother Edward Mounts...

Steven Green
Jan 1, 2013
STEVEN GREEN, 63, passed away on January 1, 2013
He was born December 12, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Eugene Williams and Lillie Mae Green
Survived by one daughter Kimberly Richmond Bil; Brothers Larry Green, Walter Green and Anthony Green; Sisters Rhonda Green Jackson and Vickie Green; Nieces Lawanda Green and Kachinda Green;...

Roberta Mae Tumblin
Jan 1, 2013
Roberta Mae Tumblin, 70, passed away on January 1, 2013
She was born November 17, 1942 in Muskingum County, Ohio to Robert and Iona Lucas Foraker.
Survived by her husband Ned Tumblin and her sister Martha Hatfield
Services are private at the family?s request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. www.EdwardsFuneralService.com...

Marilyn Clifford
Dec 31, 2012
Marilyn K. Clifford ?Root?, age 60, passed away at her home on December 31, 2012. She was born February 17, 1952. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ester Dean ?Root?. She is survived by her husband, James Clifford; daughter, Michelle-Jamaal; 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; 1 sister and 2 brothers; a host of nieces, nephews and...

Dorothy M. Carr
Dec 29, 2012
Dorothy M. Carr, 78, passed away on December 29, 2012
She was born September 2, 1934 in Harland, KY to the late Dewey Collett and Grace Collett Caldwell
Survived by daughters, Connie Parsley of Springhill, FL and Rusty Pension of Columbus; sons, David Hilda Harper of New Holland, Dewey Harper of New Holland and Tony...

Samuel Amell
Dec 28, 2012
SAMUEL AMELL, 64, passed away on December 28, 2012
He was born July 27, 1948 in Madrid, Spain to Samuel and Mercedes Perales.
Survived by wife Alma Zuidgeest Amell; Daughter Alma Amell.
Services are private per family?s request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Dorothy O. Simpson
Dec 28, 2012
Dorothy O. Simpson, 88, passed away on December 28, 2012
She was born September 24, 1924 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late George H. And Maude V. Coleman Dabney
Survived by daughter, Dorothy Simpson-Woods; grandchildren, Christopher Simpson, Dominic Simpson and Gabrielle Williams; great granddaughter, Kailyn Simpson; host of nieces and nephews.
Preceded in...

Kenneth L. Kemmerling
Dec 27, 2012
Kenneth L. Kemmerling, 63, passed away on December 27, 2012
He was born November 29, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Herbert and Margaret Ashley Kemmerling
Survived by sons, Kenneth Wendy and Chris; 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; sister, Peggy Ann Frank Taylor.
No Services are planned at this time.
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Carlyle Lamonte Pearson
Dec 23, 2012
Carlyle Lamonte Pearson, 60, Passed away on December 23, 2012. He was born on May 24, 1952 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago Illinois to the late Father Jesse Pearson of Bolton Mississippi and Mother Geraldine Pearson from Fort Gaines Georgia. He is survived by five Brothers and Sisters Carla. Carlos, Carleton, Carlita, Carleson. He is Preceded in death...

Goldie Treadway
Dec 20, 2012
GOLDIE TREADWAY, Passed away on December 20, 2012. She was born on June 30, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to Laurene Ruh Rearal. She is survived by her daughter Malissa Treadway. Services are private per families request

Marie Versie Lewis
Dec 20, 2012
MARIE VERSIE LEWIS, 79, passed away on December 20, 2012. Marie was a great mother and grandmother. She has received numerous awards for her work as a state tested nursing assistant.
She was born January 6, 1933 in Pelousas, Louisiana to Moise Holler and Bernadette Artique.
Survived by Husband Arthur E Lewis; Sons Kevin B...

Betty Jo Collins
Dec 18, 2012
BETTY JO COLLINS, 62, passed away on December 18, 2012 In Columbus, Ohio.
She was born April 8, 1950 in Williamson, West Virginia to Joe Dempsey and Georgia Runyon.
Survived by Husband Alvin Collins and Three sisters Marcella, Inis, and Waneta,
A service will be officiated by Stan Young on Wednesday, December 26,...

Martha Ann Pettit
Dec 18, 2012
Martha ?Martie? Ann Pettit, 63, passed away on December 18th, 2012
She was born April 25, 1949 in Washington Court House, Ohio to Floyd and Mary Williamson Pettit
Survived by daughters; Shellie Templin Widdis and Monica Massie, grandchildren; Breghan, Margot, Renee, Courtney, Jeremiah and Shyann, Sisters; Leona Pettit Bowman Curtis and Sandie Noah Wilson, Several...

Mary Frances Gillespie
Dec 17, 2012
MARY FRANCES GILLESPIE, 72, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012.
FRANK GILLESPIE, 75, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012 and
Mary was a dedicated member and also served as Treasurer of Trinity Freewill Baptist Church.
Frank was born May 15, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Frank and Mary Fogle...

Minnie Allene Knapper
Dec 17, 2012
MINNIE ALLENE KNAPPER, 97, passed away on December 17, 2012
She was born August 26, 1915 in Columbus, Ohio to John Blackenberry and Minnie Stewart.
All services are private per familys request

Nicholas Dallon Hall
Dec 17, 2012
NICHOLAS DALLON HALL, 22, passed away on December 17, 2012.
He was born March 24, 1990 in Marion, Ohio to Jeffery and Angela Smith Hall.
All services are private per family?s request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Gerald L. Fetherolf
Dec 15, 2012
Gerald L Fetherolf ?Jerry?, 75, passed away on Saturday December 15, 2012 Jerry graduated from Hamilton Twp H.S. and Franklin University, retired from the U.S. Postal Service, served in the U.S. Air Force, was an avid photographer and owner of Dynamic Photos. Jerry was a member of both the American Legion 144 and VFW Post 3424
He...