Obituaries

May 23, 2022

Ernestine Surney, better known as Ernie (momma), was born July 27, 1948 to Charles Alexander and Betsy Ethel Porter. She was the oldest of five.

Ernie (momma) became a baptized Jehovah's Witness in 1969.

Ernie (momma) graduated from Fernwood Elementary in Chicago, IL, then Harian High School in Chicago, IL. She then continued her education...

May 22, 2022

William Willis Hinkle, age 53, passed away on May 22, 2022. William was born to the late Garneda Jo Hinkle on May 3, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio.

William was a very loving and generous and kind man that will be missed by everyone that knew him.

He is survived by his oldest daughter Amber Gale,...

May 16, 2022

Carol long, 66, of Columbus Ohio passed away Monday, May 16th 2022 in the comfort of her own home. Carol was born to the late Wilma and Merle Long on August 13th, 1955. She is preceded in death by mother, Wilma Jones; father, Merle Long; sister, Deborah Walk and brother, Steven E Long. Carol is survived by her sons,...

May 12, 2022

Richard Howard Patterson, Jr (affectionately called “Ricky” by family & friends) at the age of 64 passed away unexpectedly at St Ann’s Hospital in May 2022.

He attended Columbus Public Schools. He loved to talk and could out talk anyone.  He also loved to sing. He loved to laugh and joke and have fun.

He...

May 9, 2022

Brandon Corbett, 41, of Ohio, formerly Coraopolis, PA, passed away on May 9th, 2022.

Son of Roberta and James Corbett, brother of Ryan (Jamie-Lynn), friend and loved one of Patrick Dobbs.

May 4, 2022

Brandon James "BJ" Gilbert

1/8/1992- 5/4/2022 born in Gallipolis, Ohio. Survived by his son Jordan and daughter Kylee Gilbert , his mother Jennifer Buck , grandmother Linda Dunaway, father Gary Gilbert, grandmother Goldie Gilbert, brother Jeremy (Karen) Gilbert, sister Erin Gilbert, step brother Jeremy Buck, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Brandon loved...

May 3, 2022

Carl Lee Henry, 62, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

He was a US Army Vet and worked at Excel DHL Supply Chain.

He is survived by his wife, Georgia Henry; daughters, Lindsey Henry and Hope Guthrie. As well as, his adopted grandkids, Kayla Henry and Nuah Henry. He loved...

Apr 26, 2022

David Russell Wilkins, age 22, passed away on April 26, 2022. David was born on December 3, 1999 in Columbus, Ohio to Amberlyn Mullins and the late David Wilkins. He was known for his love of family. He also enjoyed being goofy and just having a good time. He loved doing yard work and planting flowers in his spare...

Apr 13, 2022

Travis Anthony Davis was 34 years old when he passed away at 7:14 a.m. on April 13, 2022. Travis was born on April 5th, 1988, in Fort Worth, TX but resided in Columbus, OH.

He is survived by his wife Sara and kids Leland, Annabelle, Travis Jr., Madi, RayRay, Ariel, Bradley, Ashlynn, Daylen, and Shawn; his parents...

Apr 12, 2022

Mamie Lee Pridgen, age 75, was born on February 20, 1947 to Tom and Elizabeth Stembridge. At an early age, she migrated to Jersey City, NJ, where she attended Jersey City Public School System. Mamie later was employed by the Ash Brook Nursing Home in Scotch Plains, NJ. On April 12, 2022, our Heavenly Father dispatched an Angel to...

Apr 5, 2022

On April 5th, 2022, Tyhera "Precious" Marie Ware was called back home. She loved family time, the arts, and had a strong passion for fashion. Although she wasn't very big in stature, her heart spoke volumes, she commanded attention in every room she entered. At the age of 33 years young, she was a devoted mother, beloved daughter, a...

Mar 30, 2022

Barbara Dement ,age 84, passed away on March 30, 2022. Barbara was born on August 30, 1937, in Athens, Ohio to the late Elwood and Evelyn Carsey.

She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Elwood and Evelyn Carsey, son-in-law Chuck - husband of Robin Burgett, step-son Artie Burgett, grandson Dustin Drenning, brother and sister-in-law...

Mar 29, 2022

Gregory Edward Davidson, age 71, passed away on March 29, 2022. Greg was born on January 1, 1951 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Harold and Harriet (Foy) Davidson. Greg received his Masters at The Ohio State University and worked as a Technology Executive for the State of Ohio Board of Regents. He was known for his love of...

Mar 28, 2022

Gail "Rick" Kountz- age 62 of Columbus, OH passed away peacefully March, 28 2022. Known to his friends as "Rooster" or "Radical" he is preceded in death by his parents Wilma and Richard Kountz and his sisters Jenny, Debbie and Carol. Survived by daughters Samantha, Ashley, and Jennifer and grandchildren Joey, Jayda and Noah and brothers Ronnie, Bobby and...

Mar 26, 2022

Wallace Eugene Pitts, was called home March 26th, 2022 at 9:56am after his long battle with cancer. He was born on March 24th, 1951 to the late Rev Charles and Willie Mae Pitts.

He graduated from Lincoln Heights HS in Cincinnati, Ohio C/O 1970, where he was a star athlete in football and wrestling. He also attended...

Mar 18, 2022

Jennifer Lynn Kumalaa, 48 of Marion, Ohio, passed away on March 18, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital after a sudden illness. She passed with her family at her side. Jen was born on February 20, 1974 in Hayward, California to the late Joe and Cecilia (Watkins) Barron. She met and married the love of her life while out on...

Mar 17, 2022

Edna May Wesco, 83 of Columbus, Ohio passed away on March 17, 2022 after a long battle with cancer.  Edna was born on September 28, 1938 in Willow Grove, Ohio to the late Eugene and Hurley (Lewis) Hopkins and was a 1957 graduate of St. Clairsville High School.

Edna worked for The Columbus Army Depot and more...

Mar 11, 2022

David Pierre Poindexter Sr, 53, passed away on Friday March 11, 2022 in Clarksville TN.  David was born November 1, 1968 in Indianapolis IN to the late John L Poindexter and Nancy Poole.

He is survived by his wife Leslie (Berry) Poindexter; his children Ronald Berry (Chasity), David Pierre Poindexter Jr., Deanna L. Poindexter and bonus daughter...

Mar 11, 2022

Irene ‘Reni’ Marie Ward-Juryneic, born February 3, 1949, journeyed home to heaven on March 11, 2022, at the age of 73, in Columbus, Ohio.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert ‘Bob' Juryniec, mother Marie M. Ward and sister, Nona Ward Hamilton. She is survived by her sisters, Diane Wamberg, Carol Ward and Patti Ward Hoyer (Rich)...

Mar 5, 2022

Kevin Shawn May, 63, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on March 5, 2022. Kevin was born on August 11, 1958 to the late Clifton Sr. and Yvonne May.

Kevin loved giving life advice, playing fallout 4, and playing with Boo. He was known among his friends and family as "Mayday". He was the enforcer and the protector....