Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

James Speakman
Apr 7, 2011
JAMES SPEAKMAN, 60, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2011
James is survived by his wife Donna Mayo Speakman, Children Chad Speakman, Sonne Chaney, and Luke Chaney, sisters Dianna Maynard and Nora Jones, and 2 grandchildren.
Arrangements are Private

Sandra Lee Bass
Apr 6, 2011
Sandra Lee Bass, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 6, 2011 at the blessed age of 58.
Preceded in death by parents Charlene Faye McKee and George L. McKee, Sr.
Survived by sisters; Stephanie, Georgette, Anita, Lisa Kelvin Moss, Tiffany Joe Johnson, and brothers; George Kaye, Richard, Michael Marlyn, Luther; a...

Elda R. Allen
Apr 5, 2011
ELDA R. ALLEN, 74, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Elda was born September 17, 1936 in Charleston, SC to Charles Smoak and Reba Fogle.
She is survived by her child Theresa Fay; Siblings Rumona Wallacem Charles Smuak, Vinson Smoak; and Three Grandchildren
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
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John Arthur Edwards
Apr 4, 2011
John A. Edwards, 75, passed away on Monday April 4, 2011
He was born December 21, 1935 to the late John and Olive Stoops Edwards
Survived by Children; John A Edwards Deb, Darrell E. Edwards Marylou, Robert A Edwards Margaret, Belinda J. Baldwin Bill Jr., Craig A Edwards Joyce, Lorie Kelso Richard, Thomas Wilson Tammy,...

Karen R. Rodgers
Apr 1, 2011
KAREN RODGERS, age 56 passed away on Friday April 1, 2011.
She is survived by her mother Irene Carter, Children; Jimmy, April, and Shane Michele Steele, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, boyfriend; Glen Cady, twin sister Sharon, Brothers; Frank, Ron Tammy and Mike Tina Carter, many nieces, nephews and friends and her beloved dog pixie.
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Melvin Clark
Mar 30, 2011
MELVIN CLARK, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011.
Melvin was born July 21, 1936.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. 614-444-3200 www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Dean Bruce Skipper
Mar 29, 2011
Dean Bruce Skipper, Jr. Deano 29, died March 29, 2011 due to a tragic accident. Dean was very talented in music, writing songs and poems. He loved his family, friends and dogs. He enjoyed camping, helping people, watch sports and reading his bible. Dean was employed at Arby?s. He was a student at Columbus State College and attended Lighthouse...

O.C. Jennings
Mar 25, 2011
O.C. JENNINGS, 68, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio.
O.C. was born on September 26, 1942 in Greenville, Mississippi to O.Z. Webster and Rosetta Hemphill Jennings.
He is survived by his wife Bonnie Clark Jennings, his four children Eric Jennings ?Columbus, Ohio?, Kevin Jennings ?Columbus, Ohio?, O.C. Jennings II Lisa ?Columbus,...

Betty Lee Plumley
Mar 24, 2011
BETTY LEE PLUMLEY, 72, passed away on Thursday March 24, 2011
She was born September 20, 1938 in Charleston, WV to the late William and Olive Bonner Plumley
She is Survived by a daughter, Babbette Brooks, grandchildren, Samantha and Jamie, great grandchildren; Robert and Samarrah
She is Preceded in death by both parents,...

Sergeant John Chapman
Mar 24, 2011
Detective Sergeant John Chapman, 50 of Clarksville, went to be with his lord and savior Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Hospice of Dayton, he had been battling colon cancer since January 2009. He is survived by his wife Melissa A. Chapman of Clarksville, they were married April 26, 2005 in Key West, FL
John was born...

Albert A. Burbridge
Mar 24, 2011
ALBERT A. BURGRIDGE, Porky, went home on March 24, 2011 to eternity with Jesus Christ.
Predeceased by: Grandmothers; Dorothy Payne, Ruby Wiley; Brothers; Richard T. Burbridge, Robert A. Hairston, Jr; Sister; Cathy Burbridge Sawyer. Survived by: Daughter; Lisa; Father; Albert Shirley Burbridge, Sr., Mother; Hilda Robert Sr. Hairston; Brothers, Robert Burbridge, Quincy Bell, Jr., Sisters; Stacy Carl...

Mildred Diane Hambleton
Mar 23, 2011
MILDRED DIANE HAMBLETON, 70, passed away on March 23, 2011.
She was born March 9, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio to Daniel Stelzer and Marjorie Wilcox. Mildred was a member of the Washington Ave. Methodist Church.
Mildred is survived by her children Dan Stone Cindy, Dave Stone Annette, Keith Stone Sheila, Kenny Stone Ellen; 15 Grandchildren,...

Jennifer Leigh Gabriel
Mar 22, 2011
Jennifer Leigh Gabriel was born on Tuesday March 22, 2011 to the parents of Jonathan and Monica Gallagher Gabriel.
She is survived by both of her parents and two sisters; Jessica Lynn Gabriel, Jayla Lynn Gabriel, a brother; Jonathan Lee Gabriel.
A service will be held at 6 PM Saturday March 26, 2011 at the...
Carmen Marianna Davila
Mar 22, 2011
Carmen Marianna Davila was born Nov. 17 1957 in Seattle Washington. Her mother was Barbara Jean Kendrick (nee Thomas), and her father was Carmello Davila. During her youth she went by the name Carmen Kendrick, after her step father, and changed her name in adulthood to Davila. She attended Muir and McGilvra Elementary Schools in Seattle and was very...

Dorothy Athleen McClurg
Mar 22, 2011
Warren, Ohio---Dorothy A. Williamson McClurg, 89, of Warren., died at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011, at Ashley Manor in Ashley Ohio. Mrs. McClurg was born July 16, 1921, in Ashtabula, a daughter of George F. and Laura Butler Williamson. Dorothy was an employee of Packard Electric and a homemaker. She was also a member of Words & Wisdom....

Vincent A. Savoia
Mar 18, 2011
VINCENT A. SAVOIA Papa, 76 passed away on March 18, 2011
Vincent was born March 17, 1935in Columbus, Ohio to Jaames Bova and Julia Kurucz
He is Survived by four children; Linda Arbuiso Mike, Jimmy Savoia Betty, Sharon Mills Grant, Karen Danner Greg, two sisters; Karen Thum Thomas and Jeune Kayse Wayne; a special granddaughter...

Eric Ernesto Martinez
Mar 16, 2011
ERIC ERNESTO MARTINEZ, 50, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio.
Eric was born March 27, 1960 in Mayamon, PR to Ernesto Martinez and Erosina Seggura.
Eric is survived by his children Maria A. Martinez Jonathan Beshears, Migurel F. Martinez, and Manuel E. Martinez; One Grandchild.
Eric is preceded in...

Joseph Martin Mullens
Mar 16, 2011
JOSEPH MARTIN MULLENS, 51, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio.
Joseph was born September 27, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to Raymond Harold Mullens and Regina Elizabeth Case.
He is survived by his children Phillip Mullens and Jessica Mullens; Siblings Pamela Sturgill MI, Tammy Syphax CA, Gina Highhouse MI, and Tia Arrendondo...

MICHELINE ANN WINANS
Mar 15, 2011
MICHELINE ANN WINANS, 60, passed away on Tuesday March 15, 2011
She was born July 14, 1950 in Oakland, CA to the late Arthur and Nelva Crist Schabert
She is survived by her husband, Frank Collin Winans II, children, Frank Collin Winans III, Arthur Jacob Winans, Natalie Nelvanna Winans, a sister, Nancylou McCann
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Richard Lee Robinson
Mar 14, 2011
RICHARD LEE ROBINSON, 59, passed away March 14, 2011
Richard was born October 25, 1951 to Amdrew V. Robinson and Jeanatta Hamm. He is Survived by his wife Terri Roush, daughter Tara lee Robinson, Brother Martin Robinson, Sister Carol Robinson, and two Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, and two brothers Donald and David...