Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Johnny Eugene Boyer
Apr 1, 2009
JOHNNY EUGENE BOYER, 60, passed away Wednesday April 1, 2009 at Grant Medical Center. Johnny was born Feb 24, 1949 in Poplar Bluff, MO to the late Johnny James Boyer and Ruby Irene Hale <P> Johnny is survived by a sister, Donna Juarez Jose <P> Private services are being handled for the family by EDWARDS FUNERAL SERVICE, 1166 Parsons...

Helen Baisden
Mar 29, 2009
HELEN BAISDEN, 87, passed away, Sunday March 29, 2009. She was born July 18, 1921 in Bias, WV to the late Sid & Ada Estep Hunt. She is survived by her children, Ada Mae Barrett, Sam Baisden Bev, Doug Baisden Ruth, Betty Branham Jay, 7 brothers & sisters and numerous grandchildren, Great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She is...

Dannie Joe Richardson
Mar 23, 2009
DANNIE JOE RICHARDSON, 58, passed away suddenly, Monday March 23, 2009. <P> He is survived by his loving wife, Lillian, 6 children, Angie Goff, Bobbi Joe Richardson, Joe Louis Richardson, Robin Renee Richardson, Zachary Joe-Scott Richardson Stephanie, & Andy Vest, 11 GrandChildren, Shyla Richardson, Carson Messer, Erin Walker, Miranda Richardson, Cobe Stinson, Zoey Richardson, Dakota Richardson, baby Joey Richardson,...

Nasir Uddin
Mar 20, 2009
Nasiruddin, 63, died Friday March 20, 2009 at Grant Hospital. He was born May 31, 1945 in Mysore Karnataka, India to parents Mohamed Ghouse Peer & Zeenathunnisa. <P> After Al-Ghusul, he was placed in Al-Kafan and immediately taken to the Noor Islamic Cultural Center in Dublin, Ohio for Salatul Janazah then to Putnam Valley, NY for Al-Dafan in Rose...

Aslee Rogers
Mar 8, 2009
ASLEE ROGERS, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2009. Member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church, where she formerly served on the Usher Board; and The Eastern Stars. She was an avid bowler, cook, and bingo player, and enjoyed sewing and crocheting. Graduate of Bliss College where she received her degree in Accounting....

Sterlie Leroy McGhee
Mar 7, 2009
STERLIE L. MCGHEE 77, passed away Saturday March 7, 2009. He was born December 26, 1931 in Commercial Point, Ohio to the late Sterlie & Beulah Bennett McGhee. Sterlie was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the VFW Post # 3424 <P> He is survived by three children, Teresa Luh, Linda Jim Fisher, and Butch...

Mary Bailey
Mar 2, 2009
Mary Bailey, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2009 at Grant Medical Center. Preceded in death by husbands Troy Walton and Waymon N. Bailey II; parents, Robert and Daisy Dodson; 1 sister and 2 brothers. Survived by children, Earnest Soraya Walton, Lobelia M. Reginald Eskridge Bailey, and Waymon N. Vicki Bailey; sister,...

Arthur L. Smith
Feb 16, 2009
ARTHUR L SMITH JR., 50. passed away suddenly, Monday February 16, 2009. He was born January 28, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to Arthur L. & Bernice Tucker Smith Sr. <P> He is survived by his loving wife, Lorinne Anderson-Green Smith, 3 sons, 2 brothers, 1 sister, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins <P> A Service will be held at...

Carnell Mack Manns
Feb 11, 2009
Carnell Mack Manns, Jr. ?Dune Dune?, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Avid motorcyclist and member of Young Bloods Motorcycle Club. Predeceased by parents, Carnell and Juanita Manns, Sr.; brothers, Javon Gore, Sr. & Milo Samuels; grandparents, Sarah Barfield, Jessie Barfield, Lucy Manns, & Mack Manns. Survived by children, Carnell Jamiyl Manns, Mercedes...

Edward Thompson
Jan 25, 2009
Charles Edward Thompson passed from this life on Sunday January 25th, 2009. He was born July 1st, 1914, in Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Mattie; two sons, Eric, and Charles; daughter Toni; grandsons, Dorjan, Keith, and Erik Kelley; sisters, Katherine Goldstein, and Neoma Higgins; in laws, a host of nephews, nieces, and...

David Wayne Turner
Jan 25, 2009
Private services are being held for David Wayne Turner, 55 who passed away Sunday January 25, 2009 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. <P>

Pauline Mae Coles
Jan 25, 2009
PAULINE MAE COLES, born December 21, 1942 went to be with the angels on Jan. 25, 2009 She touched the lives of many near and far. Preceded in death by parents Jattie Mae Duff, James Wheeler, husband Johnie Coles and nephew Edward Wheeler. Survived by sisters; Beatrice, Bernadine, Aletha, Ollie Bobby and twins Charlene & Darlene, special niece Melissa...

Horace E. Carey
Jan 10, 2009
Deacon Horace ?Jack? Carey, Sr. 95 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. <P> Survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Mabel. <P> Homegoing Celebration 11 A.M., Friday, January 16, 2009 at Higher Grounds Always Abounding Assemblies, 870 St. Clair Ave, Columbus, Oh. Dr. Sherman S. Watkins, pastor....

Timmy Muncy
Jan 8, 2009
TIM MUNCY, 50, passed away at Kobacker Hospice House on Jan 8, 2009.Preceded in death by brother, Marlen Jr. Muncy, parents, Malen and Georgie Muncy. <P> Survived by wife, Betty Shaffer Muncy, 3 step-children, Allen Marlene Shaffer, Sherry Terry Lester, and Mark Peggy Shaffer, Sister-in-law, special Buckeye Football Buddy, Barb Downs, brother-in-laws, Jim Downs from Columbus and Mike Karen...

Esda Govan Washington
Jan 3, 2009
ESDA GOVAN WASHINGTON SR., 85, passed away on Saturday January 3, 2009 He was born February 16, 1923 in Okmulgee, OK to the late Alex and Sarah McMillon Washington <P> He is survived by five children, Maxine Bussey, Amanda Washington, Esda G. Washington Jr. Kelly, Bertram Washington Colinda, and Lydia Washington, twelve Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren. He is preceded...

Tasha Rachelle Osborne
Dec 30, 2008
TASHA R. OSBORNE, 22, passed away suddenly, Tuesday December 30, 2008. She was born April 20, 1986 to Roy Jr. Osborne and Merry Lou Maynard Chiappe <P> She is survived by her Fianc?e, Billy Ray Lewis, two sons, Billy Ray Lewis Jr. and Rick Junior Lewis, Five brothers and sisters, Crystal, Donna, Amanda, Roy, and Robert <P> She is...

Georgialeen Beatrice Peaks
Dec 22, 2008
GEORGIALEEN PEAKS, 82, went home to be with the Lord, Monday December 22nd, 2008. She was born August 25, 1926 in Polton, WV to the late Thomas and Georgia Watkins. <P> She is survived by three children, Serena L. Jordan, Kathleen M. Peaks, Charles D. Peaks Jr., Six Grandchildren, 12 Great-Grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. <P>...

Had'jaah Oumou Barry
Dec 20, 2008
Had'jaah Oumou Barry, 2 months, passed away on Saturday December 20, 2008. She was born October 15, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio to Thierno Barry & Nytalia F. Pete-Stone <P> She is survived by her bothers and sisters, Ndejah Gay, Jabril Martin, and Jazanay Powell. <P> A service will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday December 27th at Edwards...

Nicole Lynette Hart
Dec 14, 2008
NICOLE LYNETTE HART 35, passed away suddenly, Sunday December 14th 2008. She was born July 1, 1973 to Michael S. McGlaughlin and Marcalynn F. VanAtter <P> Nicole is survived by her fianc?e, John Poe. Her children, Brittany, Anthony, Kimberly Hart, Jacob, John, Josh, Jason Poe. Siblings Brent McGlaughlin, Kevin, Ryan Chrissy Grant, Charles Nolan Jr.Heather, Rebecca Nolan. She is...

Jamar M.A. Thurman
Dec 7, 2008
Jamar Markice Alan Thurman, age 27, of Columbus, Ohio passed on December 7, 2008 at OSU Hospital. He was preceded in death by grandmother Marion Gantt and aunt Charlotte Johnson. Survived by parents Edgar and Natalie Brownlee, sisters Jaquella Robert Miller, Rosalinda Travis Brownlee, Vonna Clark and brother Bryan Johnson, grandparents LeVerne Jackie Thurman, Rosalinda Delma Peaks and Edgar...