Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Christine (Chris) Sue Blankenship

Christine (Chris) Sue Blankenship

Feb 11, 2022

Christine (Chris) Blankenship (Columbus, Ohio) was granted her angel wings on February 11, 2022.  Her final days were spent surrounded by family and an amazing hospital staff. At Chris’ request, no service will be held.

Proceeded by father James Blankenship, mother Maxine Blankenship, brother Kenneth Blankenship, sister Wanda Hoffman and husband Robert Azbell. Survived by brothers Steven...

Patricia Ann McCoy-Soloky

Patricia Ann McCoy-Soloky

Feb 7, 2022

Patricia Ann McCoy-Soloky passed away February 7, 2022 at her residence in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born March 20, 1951 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late William (Bill) and Mary Edith Parker. She is preceded in death by her husband Gene E. McCoy, and her siblings.

She loved reading her Bible, taking photos to create beautiful memories,...

Jimmie Lee Moore

Jimmie Lee Moore

Feb 5, 2022

Jimmie Lee Moore, 84, of Georgesville, Ohio, passed away on February 05, 2022. He was born on August 09, 1937, In Columbus, Ohio to the late Margaret and Vanity (Bill) Moore.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, sister, Sadie, brothers, Larry and Everett, and daughter-in-law Debra Moore.

Jimmie is survived by his...

Christopher John Kimberling

Christopher John Kimberling

Jan 27, 2022

Christopher John Kimberling was born on May 4th 1992 and left us on January 27th 2022 at age 29. He was also a resident in Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by Grandfather John Hamble Grandmother Marion Hamble, Grandfather John Kimberling, Aunt Christy Craft and many friends. Chris was survived by Mother Theresa Kimberling, Father Brian Kimberling, Niece...

Victoria Moore

Victoria Moore

Jan 27, 2022

Victoria “Vicki-MawMaw” Moore has went home to be with her mother Sandra Renken on January 27th at 9:43am. She was a lifelong Ohio resident who loved her Buckeyes almost as much as she loved Myrtle Beach, but nothing compares to the love she had for her family. She is survived by granddaughter Nevaeh Moore, son’s Brandon Moore, Josh Burke,...

Roger Michael Singell

Roger Michael Singell

Jan 27, 2022

Roger Michael Singell, 65, of Grove City, Ohio died on 1/27/22 of Covid-19. He is predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary Jane Singell. He is survived by his son Matthew Paul Singell (Katherine), granddaughter Paulina Jane Singell, sister Suzy (Cecil) Robinson, Brothers Ronald Singell and Robert (Rachel) Singell and girlfriend Cindy Krieg. Roger graduated from Upper Arlington High...

Violet Wray Baker

Violet Wray Baker

Jan 27, 2022

Violet Baker, 88, passed away on January 27, 2022, surrounded by family. Violet was born on July 27, 1933, to the late Noah and Ella Mae Triplett in Webbville, Kentucky.

Violet was known for her love of her kids, grandkids, family, and many friends. She enjoyed playing guitar, making art, and finding hidden gems at thrift stores....

Dawn Janay Jones

Dawn Janay Jones

Jan 26, 2022

Dawn Janay Jones was born July 2, 1987 to Don Jones and Yvonne Twitty. She was a great mother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved to do hair and was a true stylist. Dawn came from a musical background. Both of her parents had voices like angels. No one knew it bur Deejay had a beautiful and played the...

Donald Eugene Kunkle

Donald Eugene Kunkle

Jan 19, 2022

Donald Eugene Kunkle, 58, of Blacklick, Ohio passed away suddenly at home on January 19, 2022. He is preceded in death by parents Anna and Jerry Kunkle. He is survived by two sisters, Sandra Hacker and Penny (Garry) Workman, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Donald graduated from Walnut Ridge High School and went on to...

Daniel Edmund Peters

Daniel Edmund Peters

Jan 16, 2022

Daniel Edmund Peters, 85, of Worthington OH (formerly of Bloomfield MI and Waterford MI), passed away peacefully on January 16, 2022, surrounded by loving family. Third child of Herbert Edmund Peters and Ruth Goulding, Dan leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Helene Beggs Peters. They have four surviving children: Kevin (spouse Jennifer; Corvallis OR), Ellen (Martin; Eugene OR),...

Jude Davis

Jude Davis

Jan 2, 2022

Jude Davis, 58, passed away on January 2,2022.  He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Davis and sister Tracy Frank.  He is survived by daughter Erin (Tarik) Elmesoussi and son Tom (Jackie) Davis; grandchildren Ben, Liam, Owen, Allie, Maddy and Isla; ex-wife Theresa Moseley; mother Charlotte Davis; sisters Toni (Kyle) O’Reilly and Lisa Davis; brothers Matt (Tracey)...

Martha "Ann" Dill

Martha "Ann" Dill

Dec 29, 2021

On December 29th, 2021, Martha “Ann” Dill entered heaven and was reunited with her devoted husband of 74 years, Dean. Born June 17, 1924, to her parents William and Lottie (Ott) Petrie, she lived in the Columbus and Sunbury, Ohio areas.   As one of 12 children, her adoration for family and friends was apparent in all she did. She...

Yvonne Denise Twitty

Yvonne Denise Twitty

Dec 27, 2021

Yvonne Denise Twitty (Willis) was born February 2, 1954, to Herman and Eunice Willis. She attended Pilgram Elementary School and Champion Junior High. Yvonne graduated from East High School where she marched with, who she said was “the best band in the land”. She had such a love for music and played multiple instruments which includes: String Bass Guitar,...

Joel Lee Edwards

Joel Lee Edwards

Dec 19, 2021

Joel was a native of Memphis, Tennessee, he recently relocated to Columbus, Ohio. His life’s journey began on March 15, 1956, and he spiritually transitioned returning to “His Creator” December 19, 2021. He was the fifth child born of the union of Thomas and West Virginia Edwards. Five is the number of grace and GOD certainly graced him for...

Kenneth "Pat" Patrick Wilburn

Kenneth "Pat" Patrick Wilburn

Dec 17, 2021

Kenneth Patrick Wilburn 66, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Friday December 17, 2021, due to heart and lung complications, he passed peacefully in his sleep. Pat was born July 12, 1955 in Muncie, IN. His parents Robert Wilburn and Bonnie Winters. He moved to Columbus when he was 13 with his dad. Pat worked at Cranes Plastics for...

Charles "Chip" Richard Zweifel

Charles "Chip" Richard Zweifel

Dec 16, 2021

Charles “Chip” Richard Zweifel, 58, passed peacefully at his home in West Liberty, Ohio on December 16, 2021 after a battle with Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Chip is survived by his parents, Charles Joseph & Charlotte “Sam” Zweifel (née McCann); his wife, Carrie Zweifel (née Robison); his favorite daughter, Chelsea Zweifel (Shawn Boughner); his...

Jeffrey "Roach" Linn Jordan, Sr.

Jeffrey "Roach" Linn Jordan, Sr.

Dec 15, 2021

Jeffrey Linn Jordan, Sr., AKA "Roach" was born in Greenfield, Ohio on September 29, 1953, and passed away December 15, 2021. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Rosemary Jordan; wife Charlotte Ann; daughter Kelly Ann; sons Charles Edward and Ricky Lee. He is survived by his children Jeffrey L Jr. (Jamie) and Tanya Marie; his...

Archel L Ransom

Archel L Ransom

Dec 12, 2021

In Loving Memory of  Archel L. Ransom

Archel L. Ransom, age 88 was born June 11, 1933 in Shangaloo, Louisiana. Fell asleep in death at home on December 12, 2021. He Grew up in Coffeyville, Kansas. Upon graduation from the local High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1950. He retired...

Donald James Irvin

Donald James Irvin

Dec 12, 2021

He was born November 2, 1974, and passed December 12, 2021, at the age of 47.

Don was survived by his daughters Mickenzie Irvin, Victoria Irvin, and Madison Irvin. Father Clarence Irvin, deceased mother Emma Irvin, sisters Sherry Long (Irvin) and Shelly Gordon (Irvin). Several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

As a child he loved...

Sarah Ellen Rose

Sarah Ellen Rose

Dec 11, 2021

Sarah Ellen Rose, 76 years old, of Darbyville Ohio passed away unexpectedly on December 11 2021 at Mount Carmel Hospital Grove City Ohio.

Proceeded in death by Ralph Rose.

Survived by her brother Douglas Bailey (Tiny). Survived by Tineke Rose, Tammie (Rob) Salters, Gladys(Byran) Barton, Ralph Rose Jr, Dudley (Mindy) Rose, Sarah (Ted) Ohara. Grandkids...