Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

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...

Tina Hargrove

Tina Hargrove

May 9, 2020

Tina Louise Hargrove (White), daughter of John White and Betty McCleary, was born September 16, 1966 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. She departed this life on May 9, 2020 at OSU in Columbus, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, George and Irene Baker of Owingsville, Kentucky.

She is survived by her husband Darryl...

Lorenzo Green

Lorenzo Green

May 6, 2020

Lorenzo Green, 39, departed to the Lord on May 6, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on March 5, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio to Steven Chenault and Cynthia Green.

Lorenzo is preceded in death by his father Steven Chenault.

He is survived by children Semaj Green, Dominique Trent, Tyyonica Green, Rendoshaca Green...

Shirley Kay Wolf

Shirley Kay Wolf

May 4, 2020

Shirley Kay Boylan Wolf, age 73, passed away at home in Reynoldsburg, Ohio on May 4, 2020 with her life partner of 23 years Paul Bergman by her side.

Shirley was born on December 23, 1946 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Harold & Violet Leffler.

She is preceded in death by her...

Rachel Elizabeth Blades

Rachel Elizabeth Blades

Apr 29, 2020

Rachel Elizabeth Blades 1921- 2020 passed away peacefully April 29, 2020 at 99 years young at The Manor at Whitehall following a brief battle with the corona virus. Born in Cols. OH, a Presbyterian minister’s oldest daughter. Her childhood memories included moving with her family as her father became Pastor at churches in Cols. & Mt Pleasant, OH., Carlise...

Bernaline "Sue" Taylor Ramsey

Bernaline "Sue" Taylor Ramsey

Apr 27, 2020

Bernaline “Sue” Taylor Ramsey

Sue was born to Zanetta “Belle” Taylor and Orville James “OJ” Taylor in Akron, Ohio on November 21, 1937.  She was the youngest of three children born to Belle and OJ: the oldest being her dear sister, that became her second mother when theirs passed, Winifred Dorene Taylor Hagaman and Sue’s quiet, loving...

Mary (Delauder)  Paul

Mary (Delauder) Paul

Apr 26, 2020

Mary L. (DeLauder) Paul was born August 23, 1948 and went home on April 26, 2020 after a brief illness. She was a loving, caring and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert L. and Maxine (King) DeLauder, grandmother Nannie DeLauder and grandson Joshua Dennison. She is survived by her husband...

Karen Sue Congrove

Karen Sue Congrove

Apr 23, 2020

Karen Sue Congrove (75) of Lancaster Ohio, passed away April 23, 2020 at OSU Medical Center. She was born to the late Wayne and Ruby Fetherolf on September 1, 1944 in Lancaster Ohio. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1960 and faithfully served as one for the remainder of her life. Karen graduated from Circleville High...

Dianna June Baily

Dianna June Baily

Apr 20, 2020

Dianna June Baily, 62, passed away on April 20, 2020.  She was born on March 25, 1958 to the late Raymond and Frances Cossin. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother and friend who brought strength, joy and love into all the lives that she touched. Dianna is survived by her Husband Mike Baily Sr, son Michael Jr...

Rodriguzz "Duke" Shamar Head-Harvey

Rodriguzz "Duke" Shamar Head-Harvey

Apr 18, 2020

Rodriguzz Head-Harvey, (Duke) as he was so lovingly called by all his friends and family, was born in Columbus, Ohio on 06/17/1997 to Denise Head and Frank Harvey. Gone too soon, Duke, after fulfilling his earthly duties, departed this life on April 18, 2020 at 2:01 pm. He was 23 years old.

In his younger years Duke...

Lucille Spurlock Smith

Lucille Spurlock Smith

Apr 13, 2020

Lucille Spurlock Smith, 95, passed away April 13, 2020. She was born February 17, 1925 to the late Ivan and Florence (Blake) Spurlock. Lucille was dedicated to God and her family. She especially enjoyed family gatherings.

Along with her parents, Lucille is preceded in death by her husband Wilson Smith; daughter Willodean Bahlinger; sisters Alma Bragg and...

Troy Alan Seifert

Troy Alan Seifert

Apr 12, 2020

Troy Alan Seifert, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID19) at Fairfield Medical Center  in Lancaster, Ohio.

Troy Alan Seifert was born January 2, 1973 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late George Lewis Seifert and Linda Sue Seifert (Callahan).

Troy is survived by his brother Steven Lewis Seifert,...

Paula Jane (Mullins)  Wright

Paula Jane (Mullins) Wright

Apr 8, 2020

Paula Jane (Mullins) Wright, age 71, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She was born April 2, 1949. A graduate of Franklin Heights High School. Paula loved to paint, feed the hummingbirds, and spend time with her family. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

She is preceded...

Sherlene Coles

Sherlene Coles

Apr 7, 2020

Sherlene Coles, 65, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2020. Sherlene was born July 30, 1954 in Columbus Ohio to the late George Cunningham and Elnora (Gardner) Cunningham. Sherlene attended South High School, and enjoyed cooking, coloring, and spending time with family. Sherlene was a dedicated mother, and loved by so many. She will always...

Jacque Jamar Tucker

Jacque Jamar Tucker

Apr 1, 2020

Jacque Jamar Tucker, was the eighth of ten children born to Julia Ann Tucker (Leviticus) on June 8, 1974 and passed away on April 1, 2020 after a long battle with kidney failure. He was reared in a house full of family and love. He attended Briggs High School and worked Security and Maintenance jobs building lasting friendships that...

Debra Kay Kyre

Debra Kay Kyre

Mar 30, 2020

It is with great sorrow we have to announce the death of Debra Kyre who passed away on March 30, 2020. She is proceeded in death by her mother and father Wilda and Lowell Kyre; two brothers David Kyre and Michael Kyre; and daughter Kristan Kyre Bartzis.

She is survived by daughter Kelli (Oscar) Frausto;...

Daniel Joseph Jackson

Daniel Joseph Jackson

Mar 23, 2020

Daniel Joseph Jackson, infant son of Matthew and Katie (O'Neill) Jackson, of Hilliard, Ohio. passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at The OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

In addition to his loving parents, Daniel will be missed by his big brother, Elliot James Jackson, age 3 and his big sister, Margaret Anne Jackson, age 1;...

Margaret Moler

Margaret Moler

Mar 20, 2020

Margret (Cox) Moler

DOB 03/18/1941 Inez, KY

DOD 03/20/2020 Columbus, OH

Margret known to most as “Mawmaw”, was born in Inez, KY and is 1 of 12 children. She is preceded in death by parents, spouse, 1 son, 1 daughter, 1 grandson, and some brothers and sisters.

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