Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

John Elmer Kemmer
Dec 30, 2010
JOHN ELMER KEMMER, 81, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2010 in Columbus, OH.
John was born December 12, 1929 in Roberts, IL to William Kemmer and Pearl Knight. He is survived by his children Rebecca, Rick, and Mike.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. 614-444-3200...

Nadine Brown
Dec 28, 2010
Reva Nadine Brown, 68, passed away on Tuesday December 28, 2010
She was born August 30, 1942 in Ashland, KY to Garland and Frances Walters Berry
She is survived by her Children, Kay Edward Dean, Ted Oiler, Renee Robert McIntosh, Patty Congrove.
Grandchildren; Jason, Michelle, Autumn, Chanel, Kerrie, Ashley, Angelica, Emily, Olivia, Dan,...

Larry Hoke
Dec 27, 2010
LARRY HOKE, 53, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.
Larry was born to Ceaphus Hoke and Depta Johnson on September 17, 2957 in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his Siblings Beverly Hunter, Willie Hoke, Neciel Mathis. He is preceded by both of his parents, two sisters Vernetta Hoke, and Retta Coates; and...

Ronald Dale Yarian
Dec 24, 2010
RONALD DALE YARIAN, 69, passed away on Friday December 24, 2010
He was born April 13, 1941 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Wilber and Anne Savage Yarian Ronald served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force.
Survived by his wife Mary, Children, Michael Hope Yarian, Jeffrey Jean Yarian, Douglas Newell, Jennifer Newell, a sister;...

Billy Lee Farmer
Dec 23, 2010
BILLY LEE FARMER, 71, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2010 in Westerville, OH.
Billy was born October 13, 1939 in Knoxville, TN to John Farmer and Netti Paul. He is survived by his children Tina Cross Jerry and Billy Farmer Jr. Tamara; Siblings Charles Farmer, Helen LoBianco, and Jewell Deacon; and Four grandchildren. He is preceded...

Lois June Northrup-Hensley
Dec 20, 2010
LOIS JUNE NORTHRUP-HENSLEY, 76, passed away on Monday December 20, 2010
She was born May 21, 1934 in Burnwell, KY to the late William James and Ethel Elkins Fitch
She is survived by two daughters, Delores David McCormick, Darlene Kevin Monroe, Sister; Emma Jean, Grandchildren; Erica, Curtis, Crystal, Joseph, Blue, and a Host of Great-Grandchildren,...

Vivian May Tina Wolford
Dec 17, 2010
VIVIAN MAY TINA WOLFORD, 33, passed away on Friday December 17, 2010
She was born November 8, 1977 in Columbus, Ohio to Jerry and Dodie Sullivan Wolford
She is Survived by her mother, children, Benjamen and Alexus Wolford, Siblings; Robert Eversole, Charles Wolford, Penny Billy Morris, Kevin Heather Wolford, Dodie Wolford
A service...

Bernice Louise Baker
Dec 16, 2010
BERNICE LOUISE BAKER, 92, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.
Bernice was born December 5, 1918 in Ferris, Oklahoma to William and Allie Nance Gaston . She is survived by her Daughters Jean Bob Stenger , Sandra William Harner , and Vicki Charles Dawson ; 8 Grandchildren; 15 Great Grandchildren. She is preceded...

Timothy Yost
Dec 14, 2010
Timothy Yost, 40, passed away on Tuesday December 14, 2010
He was born August 6, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio to Roger and Sally Belknap Yost
Survived by his parents, a son; Austin Yost, a sister; Kimberly Barker William. A niece; Kelly Barker, a nephew; Scotty Barker
Preceded in death by his grandparents
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William F. Jacks
Dec 10, 2010
WILLIAM F. JACKS, 54, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2010
William was born August 2, 1956 in Melrose Park, IL to Forrest P. Jacks and Laxie C. Ferrell. He is preceded by his loving companion dog Buddy.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. 614-444-3200 www.EdwardsFuneralService.com...

Emma Lee Johnson
Dec 5, 2010
Emma Lee Johnson, 87, passed away Sunday December 5, 2010. She was born August 3, 1923 in Little Rock, AK to the late Nathaniel and Willa McDaniels Owens. Survived by three sons; Fredie Thomas Renee, Larry Dent Stephanie, John Anderson, nine grandchildren, three sisters, Barbara Salmond, Delores Whitaker, Angie Cohen and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded...

Ronald Lee Brown
Dec 3, 2010
Ronald L. Brown, "Brother", passed away December 3, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. "Brother" Brown was an inspiration to his doctors and caregivers as he never complained and was a model patient while taking chemotherapy and radiation treatments at the Zangmeister Center and Mount Carmel East in Columbus, Ohio.
Ron was born September 26, 1947...

Albert Michael Dobard
Nov 28, 2010
ALBERT MICHAEL DOBARD, 74, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2010
Albert was born April 20, 1936 in New Orleans to Harold P. Dobard and Gladys Boyer. He is survived by his wife Olive Boteler, Son Philip Michael Dobard Tracey, Granddaughter, Christine-Olive S. Dobard. He is preceded by both of his parents Son, Douglas Mark Dobard, and...
Mitchell Quinn Stepp
Nov 27, 2010
MITCHELL QUINN STEPP, 51, passed away on Saturday November 27, 2010
He was born February 4, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to Frank M. Stepp and Ann McGuire Calabria
Survived by his mother, 4 children, Rick, Natalie, Marlene and Samantha Stepp; 3 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Paula Muncie and Sandra Fisher; a beloved friend, Timmy Deweese, and...

Jennifer B. Hartson
Nov 25, 2010
JENNIFER B. HARTSON, 34, passed away on November 25, 2010.
She was born August 25, 1976 in Springfield, Ohio to William H. & Patricia Lafferty Hartson
Survived by husband Chris Brown, children Brittney Hartson & Brooklyn Brown, brothers Billy & Joey Hartson, In-laws Kenneth & Glenda Brown, a host of many other relatives.
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Angela Maethel Gravely
Nov 25, 2010
ANGELA MAETHEL GRAVELY, 49, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2010
Angela was born on August 25, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio to James Cecil Gravely Sr. and Juanita Forte. She is survived by her parents; five children Brad Gravely Crystal, Michael Gravely, Bionca Gravely, Belaune Gravely, and Laura Gravely; Siblings Robert Gravely, Wayne Gravely, Leo Gravely Lisa,...

Merlin L. Wallace
Nov 22, 2010
MERLIN L. WALLACE, 68, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010 in Reynoldsburg, OH.
Merlin was born October 25, 1942 in Leesville, LA to Irby Leon Perkins Sr. and Graham Lilla B. She is survived by her husband James Wallace.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service....

John William Davis
Nov 22, 2010
JOHN WILLIAM DAVIS, 72, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.
John was born November 30, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his two daughters Kellie Myers and Teri Daniels and son Troy Myers Danielle Two sisters Barbara Jean, Betty Jo; and Four Grandchildren. He is preceded by both of his parents,...

Richard Thurkettle
Nov 19, 2010
Richard Thurkettle, 56, passed away on November 19, 2010
Richard was born April 5, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to Frank and Rosemary Lennon Thurkettle Sr.
He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Casto; Mother, Rosemary Lennon Thurkettle; two brothers, Edward Thurkettle and Ronald Karen Thurkettle; sister, Deborah McQuade; sister in law, Nancy Thurkettle; a...

Henry Anthony
Nov 15, 2010
HENRY AMTHONY SR, 90, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2010
Henry was born on April 24, 1920 in Duvall Bluff, AK to John Morgan Anthony and Mattie Lou Williams. He is survived by her two children Jamie L. Woodfolk and Henry James Anthony JR. He is preceded in death by both parents, wife and 12 siblings....