Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

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....

Bascom Copley
Nov 15, 2010
BASCOM COPLEY JR., 87, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.
Bascom was born July 9, 1923 in Calfcreek, Kentucky to Bascom Copley Sr. and Vada Cassell. He is survived by his wife Freda Copley Hutchinson, children Brent Copley Jane, Gary Copley, Larry Copley, Denver Copley, Eddie Copley, Vada, and Earnest Brown. Sister Lella...

Jeanne A. Kaeppner
Nov 13, 2010
JEANNE A. KAEPPNER, 74, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.
Jeanne was born November 2, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio to Clifford Jobe, and Juanita Bowen. She is survived by her daughter Debbie Dalton Jim; Sister Judy Petet; Three grandchildren; and Two Great Grandchildren. She is preceded by both of her parents.
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Alveta Powell
Nov 11, 2010
ALVETA POWELL, 31, passed away on Thursday, November 11,2010 in Columbus, Ohio.
Alveta was born on April 25, 1979 in Mansfield, Ohio to Carlos Owens and Eva Powell. She is survived by her siblings Dawn Powell, Maricka Smith, Tarias Smith, and Myia Rhodes. She is preceded in death by grandmother, Mary Hines; Grandfather, Eugene Owens, uncles and...

Maryann Lottridge
Nov 9, 2010
MARYANN "Nanny" LOTTRIDGE, 47, passed away on Tuesday November 9th
She was born September 17, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio to James A Gallagher Georgianna
Survived by her husband, Joseph, a daughter; Annamaria, sisters; Toni Sponenberg, Sherry Rice, BobbieJo Gallagher and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceded in death by her mother;...

Marilyn Lou Swisher
Nov 6, 2010
Marilyn Lou Swisher Peake , October 5th, 1940 went home to the Lord on November 6th,2010.
She held hearts with soul mate of 53 years husband, David E. Swisher. Together they have six
children, Mary K. Salyer, Suzanne Messer, Julie Fleminig, David A. Swisher, Timothy Swisher,
Deborah Potter, and many grand children.
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Anna Marie Orr
Nov 6, 2010
ANNA MARIE ORR, 90, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2010 in Grove City, Ohio.
Anna was born March 20, 1920 in Wellston, Ohio to Ernest Franklin Kisor and Elizabeth Ellen Woodruff. She is survived by her son Douglas Orr and cousin Ardith Walker. She is preceded by both of her parents.
Arrangements are Private...

Daniel Schissler
Nov 6, 2010
Daniel J. Schissler, 62, born in Chicago, IL died peacefully Saturday Nov. 6, 2010.
He was born 12-25-1947 to his loving parents Frank & Marion Schissler.
Preceded in death by both his parents, beloved felines Onyx, Kiara, Elsa, Nala, and Elise
He leaves his precious memories to his loving wife Shirley Schissler of...

Angela C. Bradshaw
Nov 5, 2010
ANGELA C. BRADSHAW, 40, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2010 in Marion, Ohio
Angela was born February 8, 1970 in Marion, Ohio to John P. Barnett and Janice L. Barnett. She is survived by her daugher Hannah Bradshaw; Siblings Juanita and Tammy. She is preceded by her sister Cathy and her daughter Brittney.
Arrangements...

Lisa Michelle Olivan
Oct 30, 2010
LISA MICHELLE OLIVAN, 49, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.
Lisa was born September 28, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio to Pierre Edmond Olivan and Mary Regina McQuary. She is survived by her Husband, Michael Beluscak, son; Darik A. Klepper; Siblings Lance Olivan, Lars Olivan; one Grandchild.
A Memorial Service will be...