Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Rose Ann Miller
May 12, 2010
ROSE ANN MILLER, 77, passed away on Wednesday May 12, 2010
She was born August 17, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Anthony & Helen Decesto Pinoni
She is survived by 4 sons; Walt Marilyn, Bill Mary, Joseph Vicky, and Chuck Miller, and 2 daughters, Helen Justice, and Rose Perry
A graveside...

David Foster Hickey
May 2, 2010
DAVID FOSTER HICKEY, 51, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010
David was born June 14, 1958 in Havre De Grace, MD to Charles hickey and Alice Martin. He is survived by his Mother, Wife, two daughters, Autumn Hickey and Heather Hickey, brother Steve Hickey, sister, Sharon Hickey and three grandchildren. He is preceded by his Father...

Oren Lee Traylor
May 2, 2010
OREN LEE TRAYLOR "Big O", 37, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010
Oren was born on October 9, 1972 in Portsmouth, VA to Barnie L. Traylor and Eleanor G. Blattner. He is Survived by his Father Barnie L. Traylor, Girlfriend, Lisa Mays and son Tyler N Traylor, Sisters Bonnie L. Osorio and Christine S. Traylor and...
Tacie Virginia (Livingston) Edwards
Apr 25, 2010
TACIE VIRGINIA LIVINGSTON EDWARDS, 66, passed away on Sunday April 25, 2010
She was born May 13, 1943 in Ripley, West Virginia to the late Okey Laban & Eva Jane Devault Livingston. Tacie was a loving caregiver, retiring from the State of Ohio after 26 years with Orient Developmental Center & Columbus Developmental Centers.
Survived...

Rebecca Lynn McBeth
Apr 23, 2010
REBECCA LYNN MCBETH, 58, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2010
Rebecca was born July 7, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to Charles A. McBeth and Harriot. She is survived by her children
John Kunce Robin and Jeremy Kunce. Brother Charles A. McBeth and two grandchildren. She is preceded by her
parents.
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John Joesph Sellars
Apr 21, 2010
JOHN JOSEPH SELLARS, 48, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
John was born on March 26, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to Willia Sellars and Mildred Hammond. He is Survived by his two children Angel and Owen Sellars, One Grandchild, and two brothers, David Sellars and Robert Morrison, and sister Brenda Sellars.
Arrangements are Private...

Robert W. Garnes
Apr 18, 2010
ROBERT W. GARNES, 48, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010.
Robert was born March 16, 1962 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Robert Howell and Lena Bunch.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request.
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. 614-444-3200 www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Albert Edward Haycraft
Apr 11, 2010
ALBERT EDWARD HAYCRAFT, 71, passed away on Sunday April 11, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.
Albert was born September 12, 1963 Gallipolis, Ohio to Ansel Albert Haycraft and Wilma Fae Saunders. Albert is
survived by his Wife, Marther Armstrong, three sons, Edward R. Haycraft, Nine Grandchildren, two great grandchildren.
Arrangements are Private per the...

JoAnn Mercer
Apr 10, 2010
JOANN MERCER, 66, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2010.
JoAnn was born January 23, 1944 in San Antonio, TX to Elbert Ohlhausen and Mattie Estelle Hilburn. JoAnn is Survived by her son, Gene Delp and cousin Lonnie Hilburn. JoAnn is preceded in death by both parents and her husband E. Gene Delp.
A service...

Sharon Rae Wilson
Apr 8, 2010
SHARON RAE WILSON, 47, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
Sharon was born January 23, 1963 in Pueblo, Colorado to Nole Ralph Yates and Betty Ann Shirley. Sharon is Survived by her Children Crystal Yates, Brittany Yates, and Robert Wilson, two grandchildren, Two sisters, Linda Murphy and Jennie Nelson, three brothers Don Yates, Thomas Yates, and...

Larry Johnston
Apr 5, 2010
LARRY JOHNSTON, 61, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010. Larry was born May 1, 1948.
Arrangements are Pending
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. 614-444-3200 www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Thomas R. Conley
Apr 3, 2010
THOMAS ROBERT CONLEY, 86, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday April 3, 2010. He was born June 21, 1923 in Glouster, OH to the late George and Thelma Fultz Conley. Staff Sergeant Conley spent 3 ? years in the U.S. Army during WWII and retired from DCSC after 35 ? years of service. He was...

Yvonnie Potvin
Apr 2, 2010
YVONNIE POTVIN, 78, passed away on Friday April 2, 2010
She was born June 12, 1931 in Warfield, KY to the late Earl A & Zella Simons Wiles
Survived by husband; Maurice J Potvin, a son; Maurice Potvin Jr. Sharon, a daughter; Dianna Potvin, sisters; Margater Stepp and Sylvia Perry, and a host of relatives...

James Byron Hipkins
Mar 23, 2010
JAMES BYRON HIPKINS, 60, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 in Columbus, OH.
James was born May 18, 1949 in Zanesville, OH to Byron Hipkins and Dolores Snyder. James is survived by his Son, Justin Hipkins, Sister, Susan Hipkins, Las Vagas, NV and Brother Steve, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by both of his...

Gilbert Paul Stitt
Mar 22, 2010
GILBERT PAUL STITT, 61, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2010 in Dayton, OH.
Gilbert was born September 5, 1948 in Kittanning, PA to Gilbert Ira and Betty Stitt. Gilbert is survived by his parents.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request.
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. 614-444-3200 www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Jose Manuel Leon Gonzalez
Mar 20, 2010
JOSE MANUEL LEON GONZALEZ, 54, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2010.
Jose was born September 22, 1955 in Toluea, Mexico to Enrique Leon Mendoza and Maria Gonzalez.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request.
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. 614-444-3200 www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Elissa Marie Swanson
Mar 16, 2010
ELISSA MARIE SWANSON, 58, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 in Columbus, OH.
Elissia was born April 22, 1951 in Cooperstown, ND to Robert Schmaltz and Kathryn Hennigan. Elissia is survived by her children William E. Swanson Jr, Buddy Boy Swanson and Katheryn Rutt.
Arrangements are Private per the family's request.
Arrangements...

Walter Raymond Duty
Mar 14, 2010
WALTER RAYMOND DUTY, 51, passed away on Sunday March 14, 2010
He was born December 22, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Ronald E. & Jeanette Wingert Donohoe
He is survived by wife, Donna Meadows, children, Walter R. Jr, Christina Chris, and Danielle Duty. 4 grandchildren, Janelle, Johnny, Christopher, Jacob, siblings; Shayne Fred, Ronald...

Charles Lee Firks
Mar 14, 2010
CHARLES LEE FIRKS, 49, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2010 in Columbus, OH.
Charles was born May 22, 1960 in Marion, OH to Milton A Firks and Florence Dickey. Charles is survived by sisters, Kay Fletcher, Brenda Kringle, and Lynn Surber. Charles is preceded in death by both of his parents, and sister Freda Firks.
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Gene Eddy Bragg
Mar 6, 2010
GENE EDDY BRAGG, 49, went peacefully home on March 6, 2010 in Columbus, OH
Gene was born March 29, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to Billy Joe Bragg and Georgi Marie Lambert.
He is survived by four children; Brandy Bragg, Candie Bragg, Gene Bragg Jr., Nicholas Bragg. Five Grandchildren, Four Brothers;Raymond Bragg Donna, Bobby Gene Bragg...