Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas
Don "Mike" Hager
Sep 3, 2022
Don M (Mike) Hager Age 71 of Galloway OH July 24, 1951 – September 3, 2022
Mike peacefully passed at Kobacker House on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Mike was preceded in death by his Parents, Don C. and F. JoAnn Hager. He is Survived by his three beloved Daughters; Shannon, Sera, Susan, and only Son; Samuel, his...
David L. Steward II
Sep 1, 2022
David L Steward II peacefully entered his eternal resting place on September 1, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio at Meadow Grove Rest Home. He was born August 18, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio to Dorothy Mae Steward and David L. Steward.
David is preceded in death by his parents David and Dorothy Mae Steward, his sister Carmen Steward; brothers...
Brisco Joey Morgan
Aug 31, 2022
Brisco “BJ” Morgan Jr., 35 years old was born September 22, 1986, in Canton, OH. Brisco made his peaceful transition to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at OSU Ross Heart Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
Brisco was reunited with his parents, Thelma “Punkin” Keith Dikerson and Brisco Joey Morgan Sr.; niece, Nayomee Renee Pryor; grandfather,...
Matilde Perez
Aug 27, 2022
Matilde Perez passed away on August 27, 2022 at home, surrounded by family. She was born on August 10, 1952 to Luis Perez Lopez and Pura Milagros Velazquez Petrilli, in the town of Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Matilde is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Luis Perez Lopez and Pura Milagros Velazquez Petrilli; loving Veteran husband, Jorge...
Charstean Green
Aug 24, 2022
Charstean Green, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on August 24, 2022. She was born on April 27, 1935 to the late Eddie and Maggie Guice.
Charstean is preceeded in death by her parents, Eddie and Magge Guice; brother, Clarence Guice; grandson, Lorenzo Green.
She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Marie Green and Latanya Renee...
Lawrence R. Laws
Aug 22, 2022
Lawrence Laws was born to Robert P. Laws & Anne Pauline Martin on Wednesday morning, June 28, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio at 6:14 a.m. – “Buckeye City” time. The younger of two children, Lawrence was raised in the historical Mt. Vernon neighborhood and educated through the Columbus City School System.
At the young age of 10, Lawrence...
Judy Lee Batchelor
Aug 22, 2022
Judy Batchelor, 70, was born on November 9, 1951 to the late Theo Batchelor and Mamie (Lowe) Hansford in Shalimar, Florida.
She passed away on August 22, 2022 at home in Whitehall, Ohio surrounded by her loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her father, Theo Lee Batchelor, and grandson, Keith.
She...
Richard Clark Jr.
Aug 21, 2022
Richard Clark Jr, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on August 21,2022. Richard was born on August 23, 1996 to Richard Sr. and Tonya Clark.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Tonya M. Clark; sister, Anna Marie Clark; grandmother, Sandra Huff (Granny); grandfather, Daniel Clark (Grandpa Boone); grandparents, Frank and Wanda Bryant; uncle, Kraig Clark; cousin,...
Garey Robert Brooks
Aug 14, 2022
Garey Robert Brooks, 59, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at his residence. He was born September 28, 1962, in Swickley, PA to Carol J. Brooks and the late Robert L. Brooks.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Brooks; paternal grandparents, Leonard and Reba Brooks; maternal grandparents, Stanley and...
Joseph Anantua
Aug 13, 2022
Joseph Anantua, 70, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on August 13, 2022. He was born on July 1, 1952 to Pierrecius Anantua and Amancine Leroy in Limbe, Haiti.
He is survived by his cousin Kobel Dubique; cousin, Rose Anantua; and many friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Pierrecius Anantua and...
Gerald "Chilly" Ray Taber
Aug 12, 2022
Gerald “Chilly” Ray Taber, Columbus, OH was born November 24, 1950 in Selma, California. He is survived by his wife Toni Kapek-Taber, a daughter Samantha Taber-Plummer (Kenny) of South Bloomfield, OH and a son Johnnie Taber (Susie) of Plain City, OH. In addition, he is survived by his 5 grandsons and a granddaughter: Colton Taber, Kenton Plummer, Jonathan Taber,...
Christine Riggins
Aug 12, 2022
Evangelist Christine McCurdy Riggins was born November 4, 1942, to the late Dorothy Elizabeth (Pringle) McCurdy and the late Ernest J. McCurdy of Middletown, Ohio. Christine went home to be with Jesus on August 12, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Christine was a very lively and outgoing person. She played piano and did a bit of tap dancing in her...
Marvin Alonzo Lauderdale
Aug 1, 2022
Marvin Alonzo Lauderdale, age 63, passed away in Columbus, OH on 8/1/2022. He was born in Columbus, OH on July 02, 1959 to Alonzo and Ethel Mae Lauderdale.
Marvin is preceded in death by his beloved parents Alonzo and Ethel Mae; siblings Bertha, Deleonard (Tiny), Jerimiah (Jerry); nieces and nephews Carol, Renee, Greg, Mark, Belinda, Dorinda, and...
Franklin Lee Weiner
Aug 1, 2022
Franklin Lee Weiner, age 36, unexpectedly passed away in his home on August 1, 2022. Frank was born in Columbus, Ohio, on November 10, 1985.
Frank is preceded in death by his grandmother, Kay Brewer; Uncle, Jeff Kaufman; and nephew, Elija Weaver. Frank is survived by his mother Donna (Dave) Stokes; father Robert (Peggy) Weiner; sisters Bobbie...
Monty Warren
Jul 25, 2022
Monty Warren, age 45, passed away on July 25, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on September 9, 1976 to John Davis and Betty Harriston.
Monty leaves to cherish his memory, his father, John R Davis; sister, Donna Estes; brother, John C. Davis; aunt, step-siblings, nieces, nephews, and Roberta Hubbard and family.
He is...
Jaleyah Lauren Alexander
Jul 19, 2022
Jaleyah Lauren Alexander was born on December 6th, 2000 and passed away on July 19th, 2022. She is adored by her father Jef rey, mother LaFreda, sisters Dorinda, Tatiyana & DeAjanay, brother DeVantè, grandmother Mattie, loving husband Daniel and their fur-babies Foxy & Shadow.
Jaleyah grew up in Columbus, OH and graduated from Columbus Downtown High School....
Timothy D Jones
Jul 18, 2022
Timothy D Jones, 57, of Mount Vernon, passed away on July 18, 2022. He was born to Charles and Barbara (Zecher) Jones, of Yellow Springs, OH on March 4, 1965.
Tim was a big believer of family sticking together and never was a stranger for long. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, family, and friends....

Gene Crapsey
Jul 10, 2022
Gene Crapsey, 85, of Groveport, born August 18, 1936, passed July 10, 2022, after a short illness.
Survived by his loving wife, Evie Marie (Bailey); Daughter, Janine Adkins; Step son, Kenny Hall; and grandchildren: Brittany (Jeremy), Jordan (Kyle), Hunter (Zach), Kyle, Joe (Kim), Nick (Amanda) and many great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his late...
Sally Ann Maccabee
Jul 7, 2022
An amazing woman named Sally Ann Maccebee Eader gained her angel wings at 75 years old on July, 4th 2022 at 1:00pm. She was living at the Scioto Community center on 433 Obetz Road, Columbus Ohio where she has been a resident for 10 years. Sally Maccabee a proud grandmother to Keara Corby, William Garlinger, Barry Climer, Ryan Bell,...
Steve Diamond
Jul 2, 2022
Steve Diamond, a life-long resident of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the age of 73.
Steve is survived by his wife Delores (Dee) Diamond; Son, Stephen Diamond; Step-son, Robert Cupp; Sister, Ronda (Danny) Stuller; 6 grandchildren: Brittany, Courtney, Tyler, Tiffany, Tony Diamond, and Sadie Cupp; and 5 great-grandchildren.
Steve was born...