Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Jerry Lee Manning
Jan 19, 2011
JERRY LEE MANNING, 64, passed away on Wednesday January 19, 2011
He was born March 6, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Fred M. and Josie Caskey Manning. Jerry was a member of the Grove City Masonic Lodge No. 689 F & AM of Ohio and served in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy.
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Kenneth Randall Body
Jan 19, 2011
KENNETH RANDALL BODY, 56, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Kenneth was born August 16, 1954 to Charlie W. Body and Frances J. Washington. Kenneth is survived by his children Kennen R. Body, Kody R. Body, and Kenley R. Body; Siblings Beatrice, Charlene, Linda, Jacqueline, Charles, and Donnell; and ten grandchildren.
A Memorial Service...

Joshua Timothy Edwards
Jan 17, 2011
JOSHUA TIMOTHY EDWARDS, 24, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2011
Joshua was born January 29, 1986 to George M. Anderson and Dianea R. Edwards Anderson. Joshua is survived by his siblings James Edwards, Andre Edwards, and Brandon Edwards.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. 614-444-3200...

Willie Element Alexander
Jan 16, 2011
WILLIE CLEMENT ALEXANDER, 77, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2011
Willie was born August 27, 1933 to Ivy. Willie is survived by his children Ruth, Queen Ester, Evelyn, Timmy, Treasa, Bobby, Altrenia, Clint, Rarol, Rose, Saprine, and Kane; Siblings Dorothy and Betty Jean.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements entrusted...

Albert Benjamin Casto
Jan 16, 2011
Albert Benjamin ?Ben? Casto, 46, passed away on Sunday January 16, 2011
He was born October 5, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio to Jesse and Emma Seymour Casto
Survived by three children, Benjamin, Mitchell, and Emma Casto and a sister, Katherine Dennis Brown.
Preceded in death by father, and mother Emma, whom passed two...

Emma Louise Casto
Jan 16, 2011
Emma Louise ?Bobbi? Casto Bobbi passed away Tuesday January 18, 2011 with her daughter Kathy Dennis Brown at her side. She was born January 8, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to Herbert Seymour and Frances Marcum Seymour Buza. She was a devoted wife to Jesse Junior Casto who passed away September 2006. Her life revolved around her family and friends....

Diane Lynn Barber
Jan 15, 2011
DIANE LYNN BARBER, 66, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2011
Diane was born February 7, 1944 to Thomas H. Barber and Ruth Engle. Mary is Survived by her children Rodrick miller Melissa, Brandi miller, Marc Miller, and Arden Miller, 6 Grandchildren. Diane is preceded is death by both of her parents and her brother Thomas Barber....

Daniel L. Tanner
Jan 13, 2011
DANIEL L TANNER, 27, passed away on Thursday January 13, 2011
He was born January 6, 1984 in Zanesville, Ohio to Melvin and Rosie Gheen Collens
Survived by fianc?e Stephanie Davis, children, Jerilyn and Daniel L. Tanner Jr., Parents, siblings, David Natasha Tanner, Russell Tanner, George Emily Tanner, Lisa Timothy Tanner, and Mark Gray
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Sandra Sue Taylor
Jan 9, 2011
SANDRA SUE TAYLOR, 64, passed away on Sunday January 9, 2011
She was born December 22, 1946 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Clinton and Doris Hunter Wagner
Survived by her husband; Phillip, daughter, Keshia, granddaughter; Trinity a brother; William Hunter and all of her other children, who?s lives she impacted.
A memorial...

Charles Edward Reed
Jan 9, 2011
CHARLES E REED, 56, passed away on Sunday January 9, 2011
He was born March 29, 1954 in Welch, WV to the late James and Mary Rose Reed Burger
He is survived by two children, Kamisha and Charles, three sisters, Florence, Jeanette, and Kay, one grandson and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins
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Mary Ann Belcher
Jan 7, 2011
MARY ANN BELCHER, 73, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2011
Mary was born September 23, 1937 to Mamie Belcher. Mary is preceded is death by her mother Mamie in 2010.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. 614-444-3200 www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Michael Aaron Manning
Jan 7, 2011
MICHAEL AARON MANNING, 66, passed away on Friday January 7, 2011. Michael served in the U.S. Army
He was born March 10, 1944 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Aaron and Louis Cooley Manning.
Survived by four children, Tammy Marvin Colgan, Michael Manning, Terri Manning, and Joshua Manning, sisters; Ramona, Sharon and Connie, nine grandchildren...

Orphia Mae Evans
Jan 6, 2011
ORPHIA MAE EVANS, 75, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2011
ORPHIA was born August 1, 1934 in Pike County, KY to Conard Evans and Clara Chaney. She is survived by her son Rodney Justice.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. 614-444-3200 www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Delores K. Helms
Jan 6, 2011
DOLORES K HELMS, 97, of Columbus passed away Thursday January 6, 2011 at her home.
She was born November 5, 1913 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary Hardwick Franks.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Art.
Survived by her extended family, Judy and Charles Grover Caregivers, Vince...

Steven Donald Wilburn
Jan 6, 2011
STEVEN DONALD WILBURN, 54, of Whitehall. Passed away Thursday January 6, 2011. Following a short battle with lung cancer. Former manager of Custom Computer Warehouse East. He was an avid fan of both the OSU Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns. But the most important thing to Steve was his family. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of...

Cynthia Diane McCarley
Jan 5, 2011
CYNTHIA DIANE MCCARLEY, 47, passed away on Wednesday January 5, 2011
She was born January 17, 1962 in Woodrivers, IL to the late William F. and Anna L Minke Dewitt
Beloved mother of James, Adrienne, and Brandy, Grandmother to Jacob, Jasmine, and Callie Survived by siblings, Tammy, Luanne, Matthew and special friend Tom
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Cheryl Lynne Wolff
Jan 4, 2011
CHERYL LYNNE WOLFF, 61, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 in Columbus, OH
Cheryl was born June 13, 1949 in Huntington, WV to Robert Wilcox and Cileen Joyce Tabor. She is survived by her Children Patrick Oxley, Sara Summerfield, Angela Summerfield, and Nathaniel Bannister; Sisters Christa McDowelle and Patricia Murillo; Grandchildren Morgan Stephens and Mia Bowen....

Lawrence Eugene Salyer
Jan 2, 2011
LAWRENCE "Larry" EUGENE SALYER, 70, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2011
Lawrence was born on March 12, 1940 in Mansfield, OH to the late Charles and Loretta Kemp Salyer. He was a pharmacist for many years.
He is Survived by his two children Kim Tom Thompson and Jim Cathy Salyer. A brother; Keith Marty...

Sue Ann Rucker
Jan 1, 2011
SUE ANN RUCKER, 58, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2011
Sue was born May 26, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to Park Switzer Sr. and Ellen. She is survived by her husband Thomas Rucker and a son Eric Rucker.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. 614-444-3200...

Jean M. Cutcher
Dec 31, 2010
JEAN M. CUTCHER, 83, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2010 in Columbus, OH
Jean was born June 27, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI to Charles Steel and Beulah Eddington. She is survived by her Children Phyllis Bennett, Phillip Bennett, Danny Bennett, Author Bennett, and Tony Bennett; and Brother Jimmy Ortiz; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. She is...