Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Larry Douglas Orr

Larry Douglas Orr

Apr 14, 2011

LARRY DOUGLAS ORR, 62, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2011 in Columbus, OH.

Larry was born October 1, 1948 in Columbus, OH to Ross Eugene Orr and Anna Marie Kisor.

Arrangements are Private per the family's request

Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. 614-444-3200 www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Michelle L. Sharp

Michelle L. Sharp

Apr 14, 2011

Michelle L. Sharp, 42, passed away on Thursday April 14, 2011 She was born September 12, 1968 in Clarksburg, WV to Dale and Sheila Poe Hathaway She is survived by her husband; Gregory, three sons; Lee, Tyler, and Dillon, a brother Curt. A memorial service will be held 12 Noon Monday at the Pickerington Christian Church, 575 Diley Rd....

Marlon Dees

Marlon Dees

Apr 11, 2011

Marlon L. Dees, 39, Passed away on April 11, 2011 He is survived by his Son, Tiyrell, Mother, Norma and Stepfather, Eldon Hughlon of Kansas City, Father, Clarence and Stepmother, Jacqueline Rowser of Centerville, Ohio. Sisters: Khrista, Maria Joeland Keichanda Darryl , Erin, Rhea Fernando . Brothers Eric and Leroy. Neices: Mia, Bryce, Bailey, Elyse. Nephews: Jeremy, J?Kye and...

Patrick Acosta

Patrick Acosta

Apr 11, 2011

PATRICK ACOSTA, 57, passed away on April 11, 2011

He was born August 5, 1953 in Columbus, OH. He is preceded in death by his mother Ethel Hall, father Patricio Acosta and two brothers Mike Acosta and Billy Gene Messer.

Survived by brother Joe Acosta and sisters Norma jerry Jolly, Celina Acosta, Penny terry Cutler,...

Shelby Jean Mercer

Shelby Jean Mercer

Apr 11, 2011

Shelby Jean Mercer, 74, passed away on Monday April 11, 2011

She was born October 27, 1936 in Watseka, IL to the late Eric and Ruth Newman Johnson

She is Survived by her husband, Randy Mercer, Sons; Michael Waters and Derek Haynes, Sisters; Jenny Torbet Bernard and Cora Constant, Brother; Robert Johnson, four Grandchildren, 2...

Thelma Jeffries

Thelma Jeffries

Apr 10, 2011

THELMA JEFFRIES, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April 10, 2011

She was born September 2, 1923 in Logan, WV to the late Doc and Callie Mickens Johnson and had been a devoted member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church of the deaf.

Survived by daughters; Joyce O. Kearns, Carol A...

Louise Marie Lewis

Louise Marie Lewis

Apr 8, 2011

LOUISE MARIE LEWIS, 58, better known as Weezie, passed away on Friday April 8, 2011

She was born July 11, 1952 in Winston Salem, NC to the late Edward and Ruth Bramlett Lewis. Louise gave the gift of life by being an Organ Donor after her passing.

Survived by a daughter; Brandi Lewis Ricky C....

Janet Lee Waller

Janet Lee Waller

Apr 8, 2011

JANET LEE WALLER, 70, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio.

Janet was born June 22, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to Norman C. Devine and Lillian.

She is survived by her children Tom, John, Mark, and Michelle; Siblings Norman and Sharon; two grandchildren; and one great grandchild

Arrangements are Private...

James Henry Anspach

James Henry Anspach

Apr 7, 2011

JAMES HENRY ANSPACY, 45, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2011

James was born July 31, 1965 in Tecumseh, MI to David Anspach and Nacy Erickson

He is survived by brothers Kyle, Brad, and Mike Newsom.

James is preceded in death by his father 2007.

Arrangements are Private per the family's...

James Speakman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...