Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Carletta "Missy" Messer

Carletta "Missy" Messer

Sep 25, 2021

Carletta (Missy) Messer suddenly passed away September 25, 2021. She was born December 6, 1969. She is survived by her husband Charles Messer Jr, her daughters Brittany and Ashley Messer, her beloved granddaughter Aria, her mother Wanda Riley, her sisters Sherri (Dave) Cummins, Sonya Cline, and Carla Rawlins, her brother Ronnie Nutter, her brother in-laws Tracy (Trisha) Messer, Ricky...

John W. VanSickle

John W. VanSickle

Sep 23, 2021

John William VanSickle departed this life  on Sept. 23, 2021 at Tidwell Hospice, Sarasota, Fl. John was  91 years old.   Born in Apple Grove, WV He was retired from General Motors, where he put together seat adjusters.  Post retirement, he drove semi trucks and worked with his backhoe.  John was living at American House Sarasota, FL where he often...

Sherry Lin Kinney

Sherry Lin Kinney

Sep 20, 2021

Sherry Lin Kinney, 60 years old of Columbus, Ohio lost her battle with COPD on Monday September 20, 2021.

She was born on June 24, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio. Survivors include her husband Eugene Kinney, her 4 children Leslie (John) Scales, Tobie (Getena) Little, Leah (Michael) Bateman and Jayla Friend.  Sister, Darlene (Bill) Murphy and Grandchildren Makiah...

Martha Ann Jenkins

Martha Ann Jenkins

Sep 20, 2021

Martha A. Jenkins “Cricket” age 76 of Grove City, Ohio passed away at Grant Medical Center on the morning of Monday September 20, 2021. She was born on July 19, 1945 to the late David & Bonnie Hill. She attended Grove City High School (Park Street) before going on to be a wife, mother and successful business...

Larry F Pollock

Larry F Pollock

Sep 19, 2021

Larry F Pollock, 77 of Chillicothe, died at 5:50 PM on Sunday, September 19 2021 at Rhodes Hall, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born May 8, 1944 in Ross County, the son of the late George A and Bernice “Nellie” Parrett Pollock.

On August 12, 1965, he married the former Donna J Detty, who survives....

Lee Andrew Porter, Sr.

Lee Andrew Porter, Sr.

Sep 17, 2021

Lee Andrew Porter, Sr. was born to mother Joyce E. Hamm (Charles Hamm) and father George Bates on February 26, 1970 in Chicago, IL. On September 17, 2021 at 4:12AM Lee took his eternal rest.

Lee was greeted in Eternity by his mother Joyce, sister Kizinia, aunt Rose, and father George.

He leaves to cherish...

Steve Cochran

Steve Cochran

Sep 13, 2021

Cochran, Stephen (Steve), 69, of Kenton, OH, passed away peacefully on 9/13/2021 after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and MaryAnn, his sisters Sherry and Marlis, and his son, Billy. He is survived by his daughter DeeAnna (Jeff) and their children, Jacob, Jared, and Hunter, Billy’s family, Amanda, Brandon, Melanie, Alexander, Samuel, and...

Donnie Ray Ferguson

Donnie Ray Ferguson

Sep 6, 2021

Donnie Ray Ferguson, 43, of Columbus, OH departed this life on Monday, September 6th, 2021 at Grant Medical Center.

Donnie was born July 1st, 1978 in Columbus, OH to the late Anthony (Tony) Lane Ferrell and Drucella (Dru) M. Ferguson.

Donnie was a High School graduate of Eastmoor High School. He was known as the...

Jessica Margaret Nhem

Jessica Margaret Nhem

Sep 4, 2021

Our sweet, beautiful, Jessica Margaret Nhem, age 38, passed away peacefully on September 4th in her home after a long, hard fought battle with stage IV brain cancer. She was surrounded by those who loved her so very dearly.

Born in Lehighton, Pennsylvania to mother Louise Bott (McClafferty) & father Kevin McClafferty, both of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania,...

Robert Stewart

Robert Stewart

Sep 2, 2021

Stewart, Robert 1962 – 2021, passed away peacefully on September 2. Robert, affectionally called “Mouse and Red” was born on June 22, 1962 to Harold Scott and Delores Stewart in

Pittsburgh, PA. He served in the United States Army, 4th platoon in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Robert was an active member of his church. He had two...

Herbert E. Torr

Herbert E. Torr

Aug 31, 2021

Herbert E. Torr, age 92, was called home to heaven on August 31, 2021 after a years long battle with dementia. Although his mind and body were no longer in his control, his spirit endured as well as his love for his wife, those closest to him, and the New York Yankees. Herbert was a milk delivery man for...

Michael B Guzik

Michael B Guzik

Aug 24, 2021

Michael Guzik passed away on Aug. 24 2021 at Grant Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was survived by his sisters Monica Minniear (Orval Minniear) and Mary Jo Henry.  Also his children Julie Robinson (Jeff Robinson), Vince Guzik (Jeanine Guzik), Dan Guzik and grandkids Ryan Guzik (Alyssa Guzik), Joe Robinson, and Andrew Robinson.

Mike also had many cherished...

Sue Ann Gunderman-Mickatavage

Sue Ann Gunderman-Mickatavage

Aug 22, 2021

Sue Ann Gunderman-Mickatavage, 72, of St. Joseph, Michigan passed away peacefully Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Lakeland Hospital from heart disease and lung cancer complications.

Sue was born May 28, 1949 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, a daughter of the late Stewart and Esther Rae Gunderman.

After her mother passed away when she was 5,  Sue...

Michael Guy Mitchell

Michael Guy Mitchell

Aug 21, 2021

Michael Guy Mitchell born October 3rd, 1961 sadly passed away Saturday August 21, 2021. He grew up in Gahanna, moved to Carroll, and went to Bloom Carroll High School. Met Kim France they married and had 2 children, Melody Elizabeth and Michael Jason. Had 5 grandchildren who would call him Dude and he loved them very much.

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Robert William Yocum

Robert William Yocum

Aug 10, 2021

Robert William Yocum passed away on August 10, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones. Robert was born on January 26, 1939, in Mt Vernon, Ohio to the late William and Wilma (Shearer) Yocum.

Robert was proceeded in death by his mother, father, daughter, 2 grandkids, a sister, and a brother.

Survived by his wife...

Michael Eugene Littlejohn Jr.

Michael Eugene Littlejohn Jr.

Aug 8, 2021

Michael Eugene Littlejohn Jr., age 19, passed away tragically at Children’s Hospital on August 8, 2021. Michael was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 5, 2002, to Michael Littlejohn and Misty Leach. Michael was known for his love and concern for others. And others responded in kind.

Michael was preceded in death by his "mom" Grandmother Bonnie...

Viola Lucille Sowards

Viola Lucille Sowards

Jul 31, 2021

Viola Lucille Sowards 87, of Columbus Ohio passed away July 31, 2021. She was born June 10, 1934 in Rio Grande, OH. She was the beloved daughter of the late Arthur Fooce and Mary Rogers-Capps. Preceded in death by husband Charles Cleo Sowards and brothers Junior Fooce, Dave Fooce, Raymond Fooce, Larry Fooce and sister Betty Fooce. She is...

William Burl Henry

William Burl Henry

Jul 27, 2021

William Burl Henry passed away on July 27, 2021 after battling with cancer for 4 years. He loved to fix bicycles, lawn mowers and go to the flea market every weekend, until he got sick and couldn't. He was a very caring and generous man and he will be missed dearly by many. He is preceded in death by...

Vicki M Harris

Vicki M Harris

Jul 23, 2021

Vicki M. Harris, 64 (01/27/1957), went home to be with the Lord at home peacefully. Through praise and worship Vicki faithfully served the lord through leadership and choreography of praise dancing groups. She loved her son ferociously and she worked for the Dayton Industrial Commission for over 30 years.

Vicki was preceded in death by her father...

Jeane Criswell "Mary Jean" Gish

Jeane Criswell "Mary Jean" Gish

Jul 22, 2021

Jeane Criswell Gish, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on July 22, 2021. “Mary Jean” was born on February 6, 1929 and graduated from The College of Wooster  in 1950.  After marrying Bob on August 12, 1950, Jeane followed him to his various ministries in Schoolcraft, MI; Milwaukee, WI; Niles, IL; Columbus, OH; Arlington Heights, IL, and Verona,...