Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Deborah Louise Williamson
Apr 1, 2012
Deborah Louise Williamson Bradley, age 61 went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family early on April 1, 2012. She was born on February 2, 1951 to Helen Stone and James Butler Bradley.
She is survived by her three children Stawn Essman, Grace Piper and Heather Adams; mother Helen Stone; her two sisters Terrie and...

Judy A. Blevins
Mar 30, 2012
Judy A Blevins, 56, passed March 30, 2012. She was born on January 18, 1956 to William Smith and Anabelle McClain. The family has requested a private service.

Patricia K. Hall
Mar 29, 2012
Patricia K. Hall, 61, passed away on March 29, 2012
She was born March 17, 1951 in Washington C.H., Ohio to Paul Chaffin and Shirley Beery
Survived by daughters, Susan Houser, Tannette Hall and Tana Hall; sons, Stephen Hall and Tony Hall Jr.; mother, Shirley Beery; Sister, Kathy J. Sankey; 12 grandchildren and 2 great...

Bill Harding
Mar 28, 2012
BILL HARDING, 87, passed away on March 28, 2012. He was born on December 31, 1924 to William Harding and Thelma Sidwell. His service is private per the familys request

Laverne N. Angle
Mar 28, 2012
Laverne Angle, 89, of Hilliard formerly of Mansfield passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2012. She was a lifetime member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Mansfield. She was preceded in death by her loving husband John Angle of 62 years; daughter, Constance Cieslak; mother, Ina Edwards; sister, Delores Carr. She is survived by two daughters, Lana...

Joseph Howard Johnson
Mar 27, 2012
JOSEPH H JOHNSON, 73 passed away Tuesday March 27 2012 at home. He served 23 years in the USAF.
Preceded in death by brothers; Raymond Webb, Paul Webb, Sister; Naomi Torrence, Great Grand-daughter Destiny Johnson.
Survived by Sons; Gregory Johnson, Jeffrey Johnson, daughters; Kim Byrd, Cheryl Hosea, Brothers, Aaron Mary Webb, James-Michael Carla Yates, Sisters;...

Richard Lawrence Borzy
Mar 22, 2012
RICHARD LAWRENCE BORZY, Passed away on March 22, 2012. He was born on January 18, 1947 to Louis L Borzy and Helen Ryan Borzy. His services are private per the familys request.

Kenneth R. Bentley
Mar 20, 2012
Kenneth R. Bentley, 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012.
He was born December 4, 1938 in Matewan, W.Va. to late Louis and Ida Bates Bentley.
Survived by his wife, Phyllis Wheeler; daughters, Lana Douglas, Rita Bentley, Lori David Terry, and Jeanie Maynard; 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins and many...

John Paul H. Jones
Mar 18, 2012
John Paul H. Jones, 56, passed away on Sunday, March 18 2012
He was born March 20, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Paul and Ruth Laplante Jones.
Survived by daughters, Danielle Jones and Nicole Marc Stevens; grandchildren, Alexis and Mekhi; sisters, Connie Lindzy and Wendy Reibel; brother, David Paxton; ex-spouse of 33 years,...

Edward Paul Kish
Mar 16, 2012
Edward Paul Kish, 82, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2012
He was born March 11, 1930 in Buffalo, NY to the late Paul and Sophia Kontos Kish
Survived by brother of Rose Elizabeth Kish-Clark; uncle of Rose Elizabeth Sepulveda, who endearingly called him ?Uncle Dear? and who he endearingly called Eliza; grandchildren, Rachel Ann...

Barbara Taylor
Mar 14, 2012
BARBARA TAYLOR, 74, passed away on March 14, 2012. She was born on February 14, 1938 in Fall River, CT to Lester Dicks and Mildred. Services are Private

Shirley Ruth Treece
Mar 14, 2012
Shirley Ruth Treece, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at her residence.
She was born October 1, 1937 in Nelsonville, Ohio to Walter and Audrey Leffler.
She was a member of the American Society of Interior Design and was employed by Glicks Furniture as a designer for many years.
Survived by...

Valerie Valentine
Mar 13, 2012
VALERIE VALENTINE, 58, passed away on March 13, 2012 at the Kobacker House. She was born on May 14, 1953 in Washington Court House to Ben Valentine Jr. and Leora Byrd. Valerie is survived by the daughters Christa Smith, Amanda Valentine, and Maranda Valentine; eight grandsons Jerrad Smith, Troy Smith, Brandon Herry Jr., Brock Smith, Diego Martinez, Tharkes Dust,...

Susan C. Wiley
Mar 13, 2012
SUSAN C WILEY, 77, passed away on March 13, 2012. Susan was born on May 22, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio to Ralph Beeson and Ida Pearl Martin. Services are private per familys request.

Rena K. Fox Royma
Mar 12, 2012
POYMA Rena K. Fox Poyma, age 75, of Whitehall, died peacefully at Ohio State Medical Center on Monday, March 12, 2012. Rena was born in Galena and lived most of her life in Columbus. She graduated from South High School, Class of 1954, and worked at the Ohio Bell Telephone Co. before her marriage. She was a homemaker during...

Thomas E. Ray
Mar 8, 2012
Thomas E. Ray, 70, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012
He was born May 17, 1941 in Eckman, W.Va. to late Hannah Ray
Survived by wife, Joyce
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Kenneth R. Davis
Mar 8, 2012
Kenneth R. Davis, 52, passed away on March 8, 2012.
He was born August 11, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Claude and Hortense Smith Davis
Survived by daughter, Ramisha Sykes; son, Eric Buyers; 3 grandchildren; sisters, Chari Simmons and Tanda Scott; brother George Davis
Family will receive friends from 5 till...

Robert C. Hagan
Mar 7, 2012
Robert C. Hagan, 65, passed away at home on March 7, 2012 surrounded by family. Born October 7, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland, to Daniel and Loretta Stripling Hagan. Robert served in the Army Reserves for 25 years attaining the rank of Master Sergeant. Robert also recently retired from Metal Improvements in Columbus Ohio after several years of service. Survived...

Billy Ray Chapman
Mar 6, 2012
Billy Ray Chapman, 57, of Grove City, departed from this life on Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
He was born June 12, 1954 in Williamson, W.Va. to Gertrude Chapman and the late Thomas B. Chapman. He was a member of the Grove City Church of God.
Survived by his daughter, Rachel Ciocchetti of Chicago; granddaughters, Stephanie...

Brian King
Mar 6, 2012
Brian King, 37, passed away on March 6, 2012 at his residence.
He was born September 15, 1974 in Willard, Ohio to Bill and Linda Barnett King.
Survived by wife, Natalie Wise; sons, Dylan and Edan; daughter, Brylie; parents; sister, Michelle Rick Schultz; grandmother, Annis King; niece, Ava and nephew, Levi. Preceded in death by...