Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Tami Lou Ashcraft

Tami Lou Ashcraft

Jul 27, 2020

Tami Lou Ashcraft, 57, Passed away on July 27, 2020 in Newark, Ohio.

Tami was born on February 18, 1963 in Newark, Ohio to the late Ray Ashcraft and Sandra Biddle.

Per Tami's wishes a cremation performed.

Interment Frazeysburg Cemetery

Stormy Gail Vincent

Stormy Gail Vincent

Jul 20, 2020

Stormy Gail Vincent, age 19, of Columbus, Ohio. Stormy passed away on Monday July  20, 2020 at the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital OSU.

She was born on Saturday January 27, 2001 in Marietta, Ohio to Nona Nyamekye and Branden Vincent.

Stormy loved to sing, swim and helped people, most of...

Ruby Hunt-Newland

Ruby Hunt-Newland

Jul 13, 2020

Ruby Hunt-Newland (King), 65, of Columbus Ohio, passed away July 13, 2020, at Grant Hospital surrounded by her husband and children. Ruby was born on October 19, 1954, in Dillon South Carolina, and the oldest child of the late Early B and Dorelina (Doreen) Hunt. She was formerly married to Richard (Dick) King, deceased, and remarried in December 2012...

Robert "Bob" Hitchens

Robert "Bob" Hitchens

Jul 7, 2020

Robert “Bob” Hitchens was born January 30, 1952 to Harley and Catherine Hitchens of Urban Crest, Ohio where he grew up. He graduated from Grove City High School Class of 1970, excelling in track, basketball and football. Earning a full ride scholarship for football to Miami University of Ohio. There playing as a running back, Robert set and broke...

Allen Lorenzo Millner

Allen Lorenzo Millner

Jul 2, 2020

Allen Lorenzo Millner, 47, passed away on Thursday July 2, 2020.

Allen was born on Friday November 17, 1972 to George Washington Millner and Jessie Mae (Jackson) in Columbus, Ohio.

A Memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Monday July 13, 2020 at the Edwards Funeral Service Chapel 1166 Parsons Avenue...

Alan Wesley Storts

Alan Wesley Storts

Jun 24, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Alan Storts, 29, of Columbus, Ohio, announce his unexpected passing. Alan was born on August 17, 1990 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Robert and Juanita Storts. He was a 2008 graduate of Thomas Worthington High School. Following graduation, Alan enlisted in the Army Reserves where he served as a...

Marquise Javonne Hale

Marquise Javonne Hale

Jun 22, 2020

Marquise Javonne Hale, age 18, of Columbus Ohio tragically left us and went to his Lord on June 22, 2020. Marquise was born on August 31, 2001 in Columbus, OH to Quwanda and Tawana (Travis) Hale. He was a conscientious warehouse worker prior to his passing. He was loved by family and his friends (OSK,NLTG) and many more.

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Shirley Johnson

Shirley Johnson

Jun 20, 2020

Shirley Johnson entered this world on September 12, 1944 to her now deceased parents. Shirley departed this world peacefully on June 20, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. She leaves behind to cherish her memory and her 4    loving sons and 1 daughter Shirley Allison, Charles Johnson Jr., John Johnson, and Billie Joe Johnson along with 1 sister in law, Avis...

Phyllis McLaurin

Phyllis McLaurin

Jun 16, 2020

Phyllis Marie (Braxton) McLaurin was born April 24, 1935 and returned to the Lord June 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by mother Rotha Braxton, father, Eugene Braxton, sister Peggy Smith (Otis), and brother Melvin Tony Braxton (Carolyn). She is survived by her daughter, La Mel Molson, and a host of nephews and nieces. Phyllis attended East High...

Debra J Lester

Debra J Lester

Jun 10, 2020

Debra J. Lester, age 67, of Columbus, passed peacefully on June 10th, at Mount Carmel Grove City.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Alva and Mary Lester, and brother Richard.

Debra is survived by her only son, Andrew (Natalie) Abram, and beloved granddaughters Mikayla and Avery.

She worked for several...

Norman Andrew Barcus

Norman Andrew Barcus

May 29, 2020

Norman Andrew Barcus Jr, passed away at the age of age 51 on Saturday, May 30th, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. Norman was born on November 12, 1968 to Norman Barcus, Sr and Mary. Growing up, Norman was surrounded by a large extended family consisting of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Norman is survived by his family, which includes: his...

Frances (Toles)  Skeaton

Frances (Toles) Skeaton

May 29, 2020

Frances Skeaton (Toles) was born August 11, 1923 in Urbancrest, Ohio. She went to be with the Lord on May 29, 2020 at Doctors West Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Orland Skeaton; Children, Melinda, Bonnie, and Donald; And Mother, Georgia. She is survived by her Step-Children, including Karen Skeaton; Grandchildren, Monica and Joshua; Great-Grandchildren, Sasha,...

LaMarrio Alexander Lee Smith

LaMarrio Alexander Lee Smith

May 28, 2020

LaMarrio Alexander Lee Smith, 43, passed away on Thursday May 28, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio.

LaMarrio was born on Friday December 17, 1976 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio to Nathan McKinley Smith and Wanda (Whyte) Smith.

He is survived by his parents Nathan Smith and Wanda Smith; Sister Tavia (Smith) Keeling and his...

Patricia Ann (Campbell)  Stiehm

Patricia Ann (Campbell) Stiehm

May 27, 2020

Patricia “Trish” Ann Campbell Stiehm, 74, loving mother, grandmother, sister, wife and aunt passed away peacefully on May 27, 2020 in Canal Winchester, OH.

Trish was born in Warren, PA on October 26,1945, the oldest of Jane Leda (Brooks) and Edward Miles Campbell’s seven children. She grew up in East Brady, PA and Columbus, OH, graduating from...

Uretta Ann Fox

Uretta Ann Fox

May 25, 2020

Uretta Fox is survived by her partner, Albert Starner, as well as the Fox family and the Starner Family.

A visitation will be held at Edwards Funeral Service Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 12 PM to 2 PM.

Nancy Kay Williamson

Nancy Kay Williamson

May 23, 2020

Nancy Kay Williamson, 71, passed away on Saturday May 23, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. Nancy was born on August 27, 1948.

A visitation will be held Friday May 29, 2020 at the Edwards Funeral Service Chapel at 1166 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH 43206 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Timothy Michael Woltz

Timothy Michael Woltz

May 21, 2020

Timothy Michael Woltz, 61, passed away on Thursday May 21, 2020 in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born on Thursday November 20, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio.

Timothy is survived by his sons Anthony Woltz and Joseph Wolts; daughter Brittany Harris; grandchildren Spencer Woltz, Juliana Woltz, Lillian Woltz and Mykala Price; Brother Scott Stepp; Niece Kaci Lyons...

Melanie Goldsmith

Melanie Goldsmith

May 16, 2020

Melanie Goldsmith, 43, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 16, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Melanie was born on Friday June 18, 1976 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Melanie is survived by her loving mother Mary Goldsmith; brother Jonathan Goldsmith; sister Patricia...

Virgil Lawson

Virgil Lawson

May 13, 2020

Our father Virgil Lawson, age 81, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, at 10:35 PM, May 13, 2020 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.  He fought a long, hard battle with stage four lung cancer but passed away due to sepsis in his bloodstream that was caused by the cancer.

He was born...

Destini Leigh-Ann Headin

Destini Leigh-Ann Headin

May 12, 2020

Destini Leigh-Ann Headin, 24,  Passed away May 3, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on March 12, 1996. Destini attended Bexley High School. She was a very free spirited person and left a loving impression on everyone that she encountered. Destini will be deeply missed by us all. She will always remain in our hearts, until we me...