Obituaries

Gloria Jean Love

Jul 13, 2019

Gloria Jean Love, passed July 13, 2019. She was born May 4, 1940, and she has been a life-long resident of Columbus, Ohio.

She was a long time member of the Mt. Vernon AME Methodist Church, where she and De served on the Usher Board.

Gloria is preceded in death by her parents Louise and...

Bruce Carleton Walborn

Jul 11, 2019

Bruce Carleton Walborn, of Hart, Michigan, passed away at the age of 89 on July 11, 2019 in Dublin, Ohio surrounded by his loving family.

Bruce was often referred to by many as their “favorite person” because of his contagious smile, and endless optimism. He was a true American patriot who loved God, his family and his...

John Jenkins

Jul 8, 2019

John Jenkins, 56 of Newark, Ohio passed away peacefully into heaven July 8, 2019 while surrounded by family at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

John, a song writer, poet, musician, performer and vocalist was often referred to as " Johnny Jam". John, very talented,  absolutely loved to express his poetry and touch lives through music. John...

Bill A Ringhiser

Jul 4, 2019

Bill A. Ringhiser, 71, Passed away July 4, 2019. Bill was born on March 3, 1948 in Columbus, OH to the late Charles and Wanda Ringhiser. Bill is survived by his children Maria Ball (TJ), Rob Ringhiser (Tammy) and Adam Ringhiser (Julie); 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and his girlfriend Teresa Weaver. In honor of his wish, a private...

Alyssa Patience Butler

Jun 29, 2019

On a special day of September 05, 1996 God loaned me Alyssa Patience Butler at 3:24 pm on a Thursday to Rickey Martin and Monica Butler in Denver Colorado. Modern folklore states, “Thursday’s child has far to go!”

Alyssa did go far in life; always being on the honor roll K-12 as well as even though her...

Debbie Renee Simpson

Jun 27, 2019

Debbie Renee Simpson, 59, went to be with the Lord on Thursday June 27, 2019.

Debbie was born on Thursday May 19, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert Lee Simpson  and Francis E (Martin) Simmons

Survived by sisters Ramona Simpson, Doretha L. Washington and Vonetha Simmons – Hall; nephews Eric W....

Jennifer Rice

Jun 25, 2019

Jennifer Rice age 40, passed away after battling acute myeloid Leukemia on Tuesday June 25, 2019 with her husband and father and mother in law by her side.

Jennifer was born on June 29, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Carmen Ortiz and the late Herminio Colon.

Preceded in death by her...

Patricia Lou Davis

Jun 17, 2019

Patricia Lou Davis, 76, Passed away on June 17, 2019.

Patricia was born on March 31, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harold Leslie Davis and Elsie Cronister Davis.

A Graveside service will be held at 12PM at Fernwood Cemetery 460 Rowe Rd; Lockbourne, Ohio 43137.

Genevieve (Seymour) Burns

Jun 14, 2019

Genevieve Burns (Seymour), age 97, passed away peacefully into heaven June 14, 2019, while surrounded by family at home. Awaiting was her beloved husband Lewis, mother Elizabeth Seymour (Saltz), grandmother Letty, two brothers and three sisters. She was known as “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II. The Christian matriarch of her family, she leaves her legacy of love....

Lydia Lavinia Davis

Jun 9, 2019

Lydia Lavinia Davis, 79, of Columbus passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her home.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at her home church, Gospel Lighthouse, 600 Frebis Ave, Columbus, OH 43206, Phone: (614) 449-8722.

Lydia Lavinia Davis was born in Wilmington, Ohio to Madeline...

Virginia Lenora Sandlin

Jun 9, 2019

Virginia Lenora Sandlin, 96, passed away June 9, 2019.

Virginia was born on August 12, 1922 in Decatur, AL to the late Phil and Lola (Lee) Sandlin.

She loved to travel with friends and family. Loved going shopping and collecting antiques. She played the organ, painted pictures, enjoyed gardening and tending to her orange tree....

Mary F Carter

Jun 7, 2019

Mary F Carter, 86, passed peacefully into heaven on June 7. Awaiting her was her beloved Earl, her parents and other family members. Mary is survived by her sons Joe (Anne) and Tracy (Rhonda); grandchildren Nicholas, Samantha (Harley) and Reed; sister Nini (Dick) and nieces and nephews. If desired, donations to the MS society in her name are appreciated....

Jerry L Rimmel

Jun 5, 2019

Jerry L. Rimmel 81, passed away on Wed. June 5, 2019. Jerry was born Aug. 16, 1937 in Logan, OH. Jerry retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 25 years of service. He served in the OH National Guard, four years in the U.S. Navy stationed at Oceania Naval Base and served on 3 aircraft carriers in the Mediterranean....

Marques Lamarr Johnson

Jun 2, 2019

Marques Lamarr Johnson (Columbus), passed away June 02, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.

Marques was born February 18, 1984 in Columbus, Ohio to parents Michael L. Jenkins and Toyia L. (Johnson) Bangura.

Marques is survived by his wife Carmen Denizard-Johnson, father Michael L. Jenkins, mother Toyia L. (Johnson) Bangura, sons Marques Johnson and Kendale Beatty, daughter...

Jean L (Inkrot) Craig

Jun 2, 2019

Jean L. (Inkrot) Craig, 70, of Hillard, Ohio, born, 26th of December, 1948, peacefully passed away on the 2nd of June, 2019. Jeani is preceded by her parents, Charles and Patsy Inkrot. She is survived by her daughter Debbie, grandchildren Krissi (Matt),  Kellie, Kourtney, and Nick, and 3 great grandchildren Riley, Anthony, and Bryson who were her pride and...

Jimmy Ray Herman

Jun 1, 2019

Jimmy Ray Herman, 51 Passed away on June 1, 2019.

Jimmy was born on July 20, 1967 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Richard and Coralee (Harris) Herman.

A Service will be held 1PM Thursday June 13, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Service Chapel 1166 Parsons Avenue Columbus, OH 43206. Where...

Farland Monroe Dindy Jr.

May 23, 2019

Our beloved Farland Monroe (Scooboo) Dindy Jr was born on September 20th 1997 to Connie F Mack and Farland M Dindy Sr. in Columbus Ohio where he attended Leawood Elementary School, Gilcrease Middle School in Tulsa, Oklahoma followed by Seaworth Academy in Oklahoma City, Ok. Once he finished with school Scooboo moved back to his hometown Columbus, Ohio where...

Ann Katherin Rawnsley

May 15, 2019

Ann Katherin Rawnsley (Columbus), passed away on May 15, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio

Ann was born September 22, 1965 to her parents Smithy and Frances Crawford in Amarillo, Texas.

She is survived by her son Jeffrey Rawnsley, daughter Katie Rawnsley, brother Paul Crawford, grandchildren Caleb Phelps and Annalee Rinehart, fiance Earl Guy Phelps, ex-husband Terry...

Sherrie Lucille (Brown) Rogers

May 14, 2019

Sherrie Lucille (Brown) Rogers (77) passed away on May 14, 2019. Born in 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to Ted W. (former Ohio Secretary of State) and Florence (Mitchell) Brown. Sherrie grew up in her family’s home on Chatham Rd. in Upper Arlington. As a student at the Ohio State University she met the love of her life Lawrence (Larry)...

Richard P Colburn

May 7, 2019

Richard P. Colburn, AKA Deer Creek Dick, due to his love of cowboy action shooting and everything cowboy, passed away at age 82 on May 7, 2019. He was born February 1, 1937 in Columbus, OH.  He was a highly regarded employee and retired from Columbia Gas Company.  He had a full and adventurous life enjoying hunting, fishing, motorcycling,...