Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas
David S Casey
Nov 8, 2025
David S. Casey are 53 passed away on November 8th at his home he was survived by his wife Tracy Daughters Samantha Sheyenne Miranda and son Aaron ; brothers Chris, Gary, Eddie; his Granddaughters Rose And Violet his aunt Patricia and cousins BillieJo Ann Brown and Terry his Two dogs Bella and smoky he was born in Columbus Ohio to...
German Rodriguez Espinal
Nov 6, 2025
German fue un hombre de Dios verdaderamente devoto. Su fe inquebrantable fue una luz guía a lo largo de su vida. Tras perder a su padre a una edad temprana, asumió la responsabilidad de mantener a su familia, comenzando a trabajar siendo un niño. Esta experiencia temprana forjó a un hombre profundamente trabajador y desinteresado que dedicó toda su vida...
Joann A Earles
Nov 5, 2025
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, JoAnn A. Earles, age 86, of Columbus, Ohio (formerly of South Charleston, Ohio), passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born in Meigs County, Ohio on July 26, 1939, the daughter of David E. Bailey and Mollie (Williams) Glispie. JoAnn was raised on her grandparents’ farm in Ray, Ohio....
Adrian Adolf Sims
Nov 3, 2025
Adrian “Skip” Sims, 53, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on November 3rd 2025.
Adrian was born April 18th 1972 in Manhattan New York, the son of Ray and Bernice Sims.
Adrian graduated from Bethal High School then attended Virginia State University.
Adrian married YaShica Box on August 13 2021 in Las Vegas. They were married for 4 years..together for 13.
Adrian operated and owned...
Steven Underwood
Nov 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Steven Underwood
A gathering to honor the life of Steven Underwood will be held on Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2252, located at 3800 Westerville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224.
Family and friends are invited to come together, share memories, and support one another during this time.
Autumn Rae Travis
Nov 1, 2025
February 22, 2000 – November 1, 2025
Autumn Rae Travis of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on November 1st, 2025. Born on February 22, 2000, to Teri Riola and William “Bill” Travis, Autumn was sassy, spunky and unapologetically herself. She brought a vibrant spark into the world that never dimmed.
A true firecracker with a zest for life, Autumn was known for...
Fred R (Butch) Taylor
Oct 26, 2025
FRED IS DEAD
That’s what he always jokingly said he wanted.
Butch left this world to rejoin his baby boy Erick Taylor, with his ex-wife Rose Taylor’s permission of course.
Preceded in death by his father Fred R Taylor Sr, mother Virgina Smith (Eagon), son Erick Taylor, ex-wife Rose Taylor, aunt Mary (Nanny) Upton, sisters Peggy Bowen and Linda Hedrick, special niece Melissa...
Zane Victor Zeable
Oct 22, 2025
Zane Victor Zeable, son of Joseph and Estelle Zeable, born 8/31/1942 in East St Louis, IL and passed away 10/22/2025 in Columbus, OH. He is survived by his sisters, Elaine (Jim) Boucher and Kathleen Brown; ex-wife Helen; children, Ruth (Kenneth) Rubin, Joseph Zeable, and Thomas (Rebecca) Zeable; and grandsons Jacob and Bram Rubin. A life-long gardener, hobbyist wine-maker, election poll...
Judith Dockery
Oct 21, 2025
Judith Ann Myers Dockery, age 85 born April 22nd 1940 passed away peacefully on October 21st 2025 at the James Hospital. Born in Columbus, OH to Louella Jayne Myers and Earl Bernard Myers. She is survived by her children, Kathy Sanfillipo of Columbus, OH, Cyndi Fultz of Troy, OH, and sons Mike Fultz of Columbus, OH; sister and brother-in-law Pat...
Monique Cherise Simpson-Andrews
Oct 13, 2025
Remembering the Life of Monique Cherise Simpson-Andrews Monique was born on November 16, 1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Louise Perkins Simpson Leal and the late Mr. Peter Simpson. She was reared by her Stepfather, Mr. Leonard Leal. She was a member of The Way of Holiness Church, IV in New Orleans until she moved to Ohio after...
John Michael Jones
Oct 13, 2025
John Michael Jones age 77, of Buckeye Lake Ohio, passed away on Monday October 13, 2025, at the Fairhope Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Lancaster, Ohio.
Born in Parkersburg, WV on December 29, 1947, he was a veteran and active Eagles member who enjoyed singing karaoke, fishing, boating, and most of all spending time with his family and friends. Especially...
Raymond D Willis
Oct 13, 2025
Raymond D Willis was born August 26, 1963, in Philadelphia, PA to Veronica and David Willis. He would later reside in Columbus, OH until his untimely passing on Oct 13 , 2025.
As a young boy Raymond enjoyed sports which would lead him to East High School where he attended and played basketball. Although he was a 6’6” athletic giant his...
Pearlene Leftwich
Oct 6, 2025
Pearlene Leftwich, a beloved matriarch whose life was characterized by unwavering devotion to her family, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2025. Born on November 23, 1937, in the quaint town of Norton, Virginia, Pearlene's unwavering spirit and caring nature shone brightly throughout nearly nine decades of life.
Her professional journey began at Xerox, where she dedicated herself with...
Robert Willis Heimberger
Oct 4, 2025
Robert W. Heimberger, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on October 4, 2025 at the Pickering House in Lancaster.
Bob was born on July 20, 1942 to Dally & Mable Heimberger in Lancaster, Ohio.
He graduated from Bloom Carroll High School and served in the Marines. He enjoyed a long career in the HVAC industry. His favorite things to do in life were...
Diane Cookie Edwards
Oct 3, 2025
Diane “Cookie” Edwards, age 72, gained her angel wings on October 3, 2025, at 7:47 p.m.She was born on February 4, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, where she also peacefully passed.
She was the beloved daughter of Mary Ellen Edwards and Ocie P. Edwards (born in Williamson, West Virginia), and was greeted at Heaven’s gates by her grandparents, Gussie (Green) Mills (born...
Kiwuan Jamar Christopher Wilson
Oct 2, 2025
Service to be held on October 23, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Rhema Christian Center located ay 2100 Angler Road Columbus, Ohio 43224
Thomas Joe Hashman-Stewart
Sep 30, 2025
Thomas Joe Hashman-Stewart, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Columbus,
Thomas was a beloved son, father, grandfather, and brother, known for his kind heart and love for the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, spending many days by the water, casting lines and sharing stories. His tales of adventure brightened every...
Ashley Jean Myers
Sep 29, 2025
Ashley Jean Myers, 31, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Grant Medical Center with family by her side.
Born in Columbus, Ohio but resided in McConnelsville, Ohio as an adult. She was the daughter of the late Robert Eugene Myers and Cindy Renee (Morris) Myers. She graduated in 2013 from Ecot electronic classroom of tomorrow. She was a...
Jeffrey Robert Rayburn Sr
Sep 29, 2025
Jeffrey Robert Rayburn Sr., a beloved member of the Columbus community, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on February 19, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio, he grew to embody the traits of independence and quiet strength that characterized him throughout his life.
Jeffrey was a proud graduate of Independence High School, Class of 1982, and...
William E. Harper
Sep 15, 2025
William E. Harper, 88 passed away and went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2025 at St. Ann's Hospital after complications from a testing procedure.
He was the husband of Martha L. (Dykes) Harper, 89, of Columbus Ohio. They had been married for 68 years.
Born in Olive Green, Ohio, (Southeastern Ohio), he was the youngest child of Martin...

