Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Shirley M Hall

Shirley M Hall

Jan 4, 2025

There will be a viewing held on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10am  at Families First Cremation and Funeral at Edwards located at 1166 Parsons Ave, Columbus Ohio 43206.  Followed by a burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens at 1130am

Harold Gene Triplett

Harold Gene Triplett

Jan 3, 2025

Harold Gene Triplett, age 72, of Columbus, Ohio, passed =away unexpectedly on January 3, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1952, to Roxie Jane Triplett and David Donald Triplett in Columbus. Harold was a 1971 graduate of Columbus South High School. Harold was devoted to his family and was very proud of his two nephews. He was always willing...

John Russell Banks

John Russell Banks

Jan 1, 2025

Mr. John R. Banks, 71, of Columbus, Ohio, passed  away peacefully on January 1, 2025.

A celebration of John's life will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 11am to 1pm at Families First Edwards Funeral Home, located at 1166 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206.

Zhaliyah Taylor Phillips

Zhaliyah Taylor Phillips

Dec 22, 2024

There will be a visitation held on Friday January 17, 2025 at 11am with a chapel service to start at 1pm.  Services will be held at Families First at Edwards located at 1166 Parsons Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43206

John Frederick Williams

John Frederick Williams

Dec 19, 2024

John Frederick “Rick” Williams, November 5th 1957-December 19th 2024.

Rick passed away in his home on Thursday, after years of health complications from diabetes. He enjoyed scuba diving, computers, and playing hearts with his friends and children. He enjoyed life but felt deep sorrow from many losses in his life. He retired from The Ohio State University where he worked most...

Jack Thomas Hamilton

Jack Thomas Hamilton

Dec 19, 2024

Jack Thomas Hamilton born June 1st, 1986 (38 yrs old) died suddenly on December 19th, 2024. He owned Redbeards Hauling LLC. 

Jack leaves behind his loving fiancé Mekenna Benner, mother Laurie Hamilton, children Nathan Hamilton, Madison Hamilton, McKenzie Hamilton and William Hamilton. Grandmother Brenda Kirkbride. Aunts/Uncles Shawnda (Daryl) Yoder, Ed (Dwayne) Hickman, John Bushby, David (Jeri) Rogers and Chester Rogers. Cousins...

Kenyetta Shazier

Kenyetta Shazier

Dec 19, 2024

Kenyetta Shazier was born on December 14, 1972, in Port Huron, Michigan. She was the daughter of Annie Shazier. She departed this life at home on December 19, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.

Kenyetta affectionately known as “Ken,” received her early education from the Ohio Public Schools and attended Briggs High School. She was employed at the Ohio State Fair as a...

Gertrude Bondurant

Gertrude Bondurant

Dec 18, 2024

Gertrude Bondurant was born July 13, 1931, and peacefully left this earth on December 18, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. 

Gertrude is preceded in death by her husband Isaiah Bondurant, son Steven Bondurant and daughters Florance and Bridgette Bondurant. Gertrude affectionately known as Ms. B was a East High School graduate and attended Columbus State. 

She worked many jobs...

Polly Kay Moore

Polly Kay Moore

Dec 17, 2024

Polly K. Moore (88 years old) passed away on December 17, 2024. Polly, wife of Harold Moore, lived in Pickerington, Ohio, they shared 40 years of marriage. 

Born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Polly was the daughter of Harry and Myrtle Clark. 

Polly was named Rose Queen in 1954. She was a long time member of the United Methodist Church, most recently attending...

Scott Edward Noffsinger

Scott Edward Noffsinger

Dec 16, 2024

Scott Edward Noffsinger, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Born on April 20, 1960, in West Milton, Ohio,  Scott lived a life rich with love for his family and an unwavering passion for the great outdoors, NASCAR, and football.

Scott was a devoted husband to his wife Rosa Noffsinger. Together...

Cynthia Cromwell Adams

Cynthia Cromwell Adams

Dec 15, 2024

Cynthia Cromwell Adams December 15, 2024 Cynthia Cromwell Adams was born on June 17 1960 in Columbus Ohio. "Cinnie" to her family passed away peacefully on December 15 2024 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was 64 years of age. She was a Bearcat, graduating from Brookhaven High School being one of the first groups of black students...

Virginia Opal Gregg

Virginia Opal Gregg

Dec 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia (Ginny) Opal Gregg, on December 7, 2024, at the age of 96. Virginia was born on October 2, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, to Harley and Margretta Gant.

Virginia met the love of her life and beloved husband of 68 years, Robert (Bob) Gregg, at her alma mater, Mechanicsburg High...

Betty Louise Anaraodo

Betty Louise Anaraodo

Dec 6, 2024

Betty Louise Anaraodo was born on December 27, 1953, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Chester Wilson and Dorothy Keetan. She went to Valley High School in Lucasville, Ohio. She worked in various areas throughout her life such as Security, Ross Laboratories, Cota, and the Women’s Correctional Facility. She attended World Harvest Church.

Betty left this life on December 6, 2024. She was...

George Fred Schwab

George Fred Schwab

Nov 24, 2024

George Fred Schwab, “Fred” passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio

Fred was born in Wilmington, Delaware on January 12, 1943, to George F. Schwab and Louise Beighley Schwab. The Schwab family relocated to Marion, Ohio where Fred, his sister Linda and brother Ray grew up. During his time in Marion, Fred was an active member of Marion...

Davy Hicks

Davy Hicks

Nov 17, 2024

Davy Hicks, 59, passed away on November 17th, 2024 at Mt. Caramel Grove City Hospital. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He spent years working on cars, and enjoyed watching car shows and time with his family. He will always be remembered for his hard work and putting others before himself. He is survived by daughters Kayla M. Hicks...

Ralph M Jordan

Ralph M Jordan

Nov 15, 2024

Ralph M Jordan age 54 passed away on November 15th 2024 at Grant Medical Center.

He is survived by wife Jennifer Ferrell sisters Cathy (Dan) Stevenson-Francis, Linda (Brent) Thomas and brother Jim Tomlinson and many nieces and nephews.

Preceeded in death by mother Georgianna French and father Ralph L Jordan.

He enjoyed cooking out in his back yard, watching the Buckeyes, Cincinnati Reds...

Dale Dwayne Wilson

Dale Dwayne Wilson

Nov 13, 2024

Dale, Dwayne Wilson, 88, went to the land of the living on November 13, 2024, from his home in Grove City, Ohio. He was born in East Monroe, Highland County, Ohio, to Ernest and Ocie Wilson. After attending New Vienna High School, he enlisted in the US Navy in 1953. He distinguished himself as a Gunners Mate. Due to his...

Gregory Anthony Corfios

Gregory Anthony Corfios

Nov 11, 2024

Gregory (Greg) Anthony Corfios, 59, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024. He was born on January 27, 1965, in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Harry Corfios Jr. and Patricia (D’Amico) Corfios .A 1983 graduate of Grove City High School and Paul C. Hayes Technical School where he studied carpentry. After graduating high school, Greg attended a...

Rebecca Marie Bolton Murphy

Rebecca Marie Bolton Murphy

Nov 8, 2024

Rebecca Marie Bolton Murphy, 52 of Columbus, Ohio went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2024.

Rebecca was born on April 27, 1972 to the late Connie Sue Tackett and William Robert Bolton Jr. Rebecca attended Man High School. Rebecca loved to travel and see new places. She loved to consume time with her three very special friends Annie,...

Phyllis Bonita Powell

Phyllis Bonita Powell

Nov 7, 2024

Phyllis Bonita Powell 73, passed away on 11/7/2024 at Ohio State University Hospital. 

Phyllis was born in Springfield, Ohio and was the daughter of Phillip Powell Sr. and Lenora Powell. 

Phyllis worked as a registered nurse and really loved her family. She will be remembered for her friendly personality and strong love for her family.

She is survived by her children Sharon Williams...