Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Sabrina J. Mayes

Sabrina J. Mayes

Dec 28, 2025

Sabrina J. Mayes, 69, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, in her home. Born on October 5, 1956, in Columbus, she remained deeply rooted in the community that shaped her life and values.

Sabrina shared a remarkable 51-year marriage with her devoted husband, George R. Mayes Jr., a testament to their enduring love and partnership. Together they...

Steven Patrick Parthemore

Steven Patrick Parthemore

Dec 22, 2025

Steven Patrick Parthemore, a beloved figure known for his easy-going personality and affectionate spirit, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 76. Born on February 14, 1949, in Huntington, West Virginia, Steven graced the lives of many with his approachable demeanor and his unwavering support as a parent.

Steven dedicated much of his life to...

Katheryn Marie Neudecker

Katheryn Marie Neudecker

Dec 21, 2025

Katheryn Neudecker

Born two years before the Magic Kingdom opened (and clearly responsible for much of the magic that followed), Katheryn Neudecker exited this world having lived loudly, colorfully, and entirely on her own terms.

Katheryn was a force to be reckoned with. Sparkly, sharp-witted, and delightfully unapologetic. Her sense of humor was legendary: quick, clever, and occasionally just dangerous enough to...

George Robert Wolfinbarger IV

George Robert Wolfinbarger IV

Dec 13, 2025

George (Bob) Robert Wolfingbarger the 4th of Marion, Ohio passed December  13th, 2025 after a 8 year battle with cancer. He passed at Kobacker House peacefully with his wife by his side.

 Preceded in death by his father Geroge Robert Wolfingbarger the 3rd and mother Patty Jones of Point Plesant WV, and granddaughters, Lily Ramsey and Kaitlyn McLain. Bob is survived...

Robert Ricchiuti

Robert Ricchiuti

Dec 11, 2025

Robert “Rob” Ricchiuti, 62, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on December 11, 2025. Born in 1963 to William and Ann Ricchiuti, Robert grew up in Hazlet,New Jersey, where he developed his sharp intellect, quiet confidence, and a subtle but unforgettable sense of humor. He graduated with honors from Raritan High School in 1980.

Robert’s life was...

Phyllis Ann Beckerich

Phyllis Ann Beckerich

Dec 8, 2025

PHYLLIS ANN BECKERICH, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Hilliard, Ohio, on December 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. Throughout her life, Phyllis was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who always had a hug and anencouraging word for all of those whom she loved.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Ralph and...

Beverly Ann Thatcher

Beverly Ann Thatcher

Dec 3, 2025

Beverly Ann Thatcher, a cherished homemaker and beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully at her home on December 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her devoted husband, Daniel Thatcher  daughter Danielle Forsythe and family.  Born on October 30, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, Beverly graced the world with her warm and inviting presence, a beacon of strength and compassion for all...

Juan Francisco "Rocky" Pena Ortiz

Juan Francisco "Rocky" Pena Ortiz

Dec 1, 2025

Con Profundo amor y tristeza, anunciamos su

fallecimiento.

Su legado de sabiduria y fortaleza permanecera 

por siempre en quienes tuvimos el privilegio

de conocerio y amarlo.

Hoy despendimos su presencia fisica, pero su luz

alegre seguira guiandonos desde la eternidad.

Su memoria vivira para siempre en nuestros

corazones

NUNCA te Olividaremos,

Con amor, tus hermanos, hijos,nietos y bisnietos

"Solo muere quien se olvida

Edward Leon Pryor

Edward Leon Pryor

Nov 30, 2025

“Without a farewell you fell asleep with only memories for us to keep in life. We will love you dearly. In we will love you still, you hold a place in our hearts no one else can fill”

Edward Leon Pryor JR was born on February 8, 1954 in Columbus Ohio, by Constance D. Pryor and Edward Leon Pryor Sr. He...

Barbara Juanita Powell

Barbara Juanita Powell

Nov 29, 2025

Barbara Powell, lovingly called "Mom", "Mamaw", and "Sissy", went home to be with our Lord, Saturday, November 29th, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital. She believed in God, that you should work hard for a living, and you should be nice to those less fortunate. Barb was a strong woman who raised her four daughters, filling the role of both mom...

Bruce Shepard

Bruce Shepard

Nov 24, 2025

Bruce Sturgis Shepard went to be with the Lord on November 24th, 2025. He was preceded by his wife of over 55 years, Retha (Billie). He was also preceded by his daughter Suzy.

Bruce was born and raised in Westerville, Ohio. He was the son of Bruce A. Shepard and Francis Sturgis Shepard. He spent much of his childhood with his...

Timothy Pierce Patterson

Timothy Pierce Patterson

Nov 23, 2025

Timothy Patterson, 64, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on November 23, 2025. He was the loving husband of Christine Patterson.

Born in Columbus, he was the son of Joe Patterson Jr. and Rebecca “Majors” Patterson. Timothy graduated from Central High School and built a long, distinguished career with the State of Ohio Department of Corrections, retiring as a Captain. He was...

Ella J Jacobs

Ella J Jacobs

Nov 19, 2025

Ella J. Jacobs, age 86, of Ashley, Ohio, slipped peacefully from this life on November 19, 2025, at 11:12 PM, surrounded by the love of her son Michael and daughter Lori Ann. She was born on November 16, 1939, in Marengo, Ohio, and carried with her a lifetime of quiet strength, devotion, and grace.



Ella was preceded in death by her...

Sheryl Wickiser

Sheryl Wickiser

Nov 11, 2025

Sheryl Wickiser, 71, passed away Nov. 11, 2025 at home in Millersport, Ohio.

She was the daughter of Jim and Lucille Daniels. Attended Millersport High School.

She was employed at The Reach, a resort in Key West, Florida.

She loved visiting different churches. She was known for helping anyone that needed help, even having no money. She would give the shirt off her...

David S Casey

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

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

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

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

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.