Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas
CL Wallace
Jun 8, 2022
Cl Wallace, born October 22nd, 1981, born to late parents Lenda K Wallace and LC Wallace. A loving father, husband, brother, and friend peacefully passed on June 8th, 2022. Lighthearted, humorous, and always fun spirited; his memories will be cherished and presence missed by many.
CL’s journey began in Palestine, Texas on October 22nd, 1981; the second...
Otis T. "Terrall" Owensby
Jun 6, 2022
Otis T. Owensby (“Terrall”), age 68, was called home to our heavenly Father on June 6, 2022. He was born on February 8, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, to Helen J. Owensby Holland and Otis Owensby.
Terrall attended Central High School in Columbus. He served in the United States Army for 11 years where he earned the rank...
Roxane X (Graves) Cornett
Jun 4, 2022
Roxane X Cornett (Graves) born April 21, 1954, suddenly passed away on June 4, 2022 of apparent natural causes in her Columbus, Ohio home. Roxane is proceeded in death by both her parents Patricia Clark and Marvin Graves. She is survived by her best friend and soulmate, Tom Cruise; daughters, Misty Lear (Chris) and Brooke Butterfield; grandchildren, Devon Hodgin,...
Makhy Raymond Lee Andrews
Jun 3, 2022
Makhy Raymond Lee Andrews, affectionately called “Booh Bah”, was born in Columbus, OH on October 10, 2006, to Demetris Chukes and Shanique Andrews. On June 3, 2022, Makhy gained his angel wings.
Makhy attended Westerville Central High School. As a young adult, Makhy was very athletic. He was an exceptionally skilled football player loved by his teammates...
Joseph "Joey" S.L. Woods Jr.
Jun 1, 2022
Joseph (Joey) Sylvester Lewis Woods, Jr., age 62, became an angel of the Lord on June 1, 2022 at Majestic Care of Whitehall. He was born on September 28, 1959 in Montgomery, West Virginia to Beatrice Evangeline and Joseph Sylvester Lewis Woods, Sr. He spent the early years of his life in Montgomery and Toledo, Ohio and in 1972...
Ernestine Victoria Surney
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...
William Willis Hinkle
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,...
Carol Jean Long
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,...
Richard Howard Patterson Jr.
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...
Brandon Corbett
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.
Brandon James Gilbert
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...
Carl Lee Henry
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...
David Russell Wilkins
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...
Travis Anthony Davis
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...
Mamie Lee Pridgen
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...
Tyhera "Precious" Ware
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...
Barbara Dement
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...
Gregory Edward Davidson
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...
Gail B. Kountz
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...
Wallace Eugene Pitts, Sr.
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...

