Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Stephen J Evans
Dec 5, 2018
Stephen J. Evans, Born Dec. 2, 1948 – Passed away Dec. 5, 2018. Retired from Nationwide Insurance Company. Preceded in death by his parents Millard and Dorothy Evans. Survived by finacee Candy Moore – Will(Patty) Moore- Kevin (Heather & Children ) Moore and Justin Moore. There will not be a showing or funeral. Cremation is being provided by Edwards Funeral...
Judy Carol Grau
Dec 1, 2018
Judy Grau passed away December 01, 2018 surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Marjorie Johnston and brother William Johnston. She is survived by sons and daughter in laws Mark and April Grau, Tim and Sue Grau, grandchildren Timothy Grau, Austin and Laura Grau, great grandchildren Aiden and Elliot Grau, and nephew Bill...
Marquell Raymond Andrews
Nov 27, 2018
Marquell Raymond Andrews, 23, passed away November 27, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio
He was born April 13, 1995 in Columbus, Ohio
Marquell is survived by his mother, Veronica Andrews; siblings, Monica Brown, Marquisha Andrews, Au’Juvan Andrews, and Marvin Lee Groves Jr.; special niece, Shanique Andrews; grandmother, Peggy Dawson; and grandfather Aaron Andrews Sr. along with...

Ronald M McGill
Nov 26, 2018
Ronald M. McGill, Passed away on November 26, 2018.
Ronald was born on February 2, 1977 in Columbus, OH to Ronald S Forrest and Iris Rayford (McGill).
He leaves to cherish his memory his children Malik McGill, Mykel MCGill, Myecia Glass, Jovonte', and Demonte Giles; Parents Ronald Forrest and Iris Rayford; Brothers Shean...
Amy Janelle Reece
Nov 23, 2018
Amy Janelle Reece passed away November 23, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio
She was born August 26, 1981 in Oxford, Ohio to Debra Hann and Kevin Reece
Amy is survived by her parents; Debra (Kelly) Hann; sister, Melodie Reece; nephew, Xavier Reece; aunts, Susan (Jim) Fugate, and Jeannie (Bill) Chasteen; cousins, Bill Chasteen and Kristina Anders;...
Carol A Burford
Nov 22, 2018
Carol A. Burford 78 passed away peacefully on November 22, 2018, in Columbus Ohio.
Carol was a lifelong employee of the Federal Government and during her tenure there she received many Awards for Sustained Superior Performance, as well as other Service Awards, dating from 1966 to the year she retired in 2003 with over 45...
Charles Henry Johnson, Sr.
Nov 22, 2018
Charles Henry Johnson, Sr. entered this world on May 21, 1923 to his now deceased parents. Charles departed this world peacefully on November 22, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Shirley Johnson and 4 loving sons and 1 daughter Shirley Allison, Charles Johnson Jr., John Johnson, and Billie Joe Johnson along with...
Zackery Scott Herald
Nov 21, 2018
Zachery Scott Herald, 51, Passed away on Wednesday November 21, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio at Grant Medical Center.
Scott was born on October 26, 1967 to the late David Andrew Herald and Mildred Jewel Smith (Mounts).
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Marta C Pena
Nov 19, 2018
Marta C. Pena passed away November 19, 2018 in Hilliard, Ohio
She was born in Mercedes, Texas on February 9, 1955
Marta is survived by her caring children; Belinda Pena, Leonardo Pena, Linda Pena, Patricia Cordova, Diana Hernandez, and Nancy Gomez
She is preceded in death by her parents; Mercelino B. and Dora...
Rita Luz (Gonzalez) Platel
Nov 17, 2018
Rita Luz (Gonzalez) Platel, 80, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Mount Carmel East hospital in Columbus, OH.
Rita was born on Friday February 25th, 1938, to Manuel Gonzalez and Anna Albanese (Gonzalez) in Philidelphia, PA.
Rita retired from Anthem December 01, 1995. Rita was a lover of cats. She is survived by...
Crystal A Coward-Wellman
Nov 17, 2018
Crystal "CeCee" Coward-Wellman, age 43, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home from natural causes. She was born September 18, 1975 in Columbus, Ohio to the late O.C. and Elga Coward. Crystal was an alumni of Groveport High School, Class of 1995. She was a certified Home Health Aide. Crystal is preceded in death by her mother, Elga...

Nealana Dee Hart
Nov 16, 2018
Nealana Dee Hart, 53, passed away on November 16, 2018 in Newark, Ohio
She was born May 19, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio
Services to honor Nealana's memory will be held Friday, November 23, 2018 at Edwards Funeral Service, 1166 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206 at noon where family will accept friends from 10 AM until...
Henry Gilliam
Nov 14, 2018
Henry Gilliam, 80, passed away November 14, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio
He was born on February 13, 1938 in Greenup, Kentucky to the late Amos Coy Gilliam and Lou Vina Stewart.
Henry is survived by his Wife Stephanie Carter-Gilliam; Sons Henry W. Gilliam and Adam Underwood; Daughter Amy Gilliam; Step Sons...
Naomi M Sharp
Nov 14, 2018
Naomi M. Sharp (Columbus), passed away on November 14, 2018 at the age of 102. Naomi was born on October 17, 1916 to the late William Sones and Clara Payne.
Naomi will be greatly missed by all family, friends, and loved ones.
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service.
Sherry Lucill Elkins
Nov 10, 2018
Sherry Lucill Elkins, 46, passed away on November 10, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Sherry was born on May 23, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio to David Oscar Elkins and Susan B. Elkins (Bowersmith). She leaves behind her loving daughters Amanda Harris and Miranda McGrady; 3 young grandchildren Wesley, Riley, and Simon; significant other Marvin McGrady; father David Elkins; brother...

Charles Beckley Pyles
Nov 9, 2018
Charles Beckley Pyles, 83, was called home November 9, 2018. He passed away peacefully at Columbus Colony Elderly Care (CCEC) in Westerville, Ohio.
Born on the family farm in Seebert August 31, 1935, he was a son of the late Ernest Jacob and Stella Grimes Pyles.
A private service will be...
Anna Nelson
Nov 4, 2018
Anna Nelson, 72, passed away on November 4, 2018. She was born on April 1, 1946 and was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Anna Higgins. Surviving family includes her husband of 40 years, Autry; children Candy (Ray) Evans and Cindy (Greg) Evans; grandchildren Michael, Kaylee, Jessica and Danielle; 7 great-grandchildren and her beloved cat, Gloria. A...
Robert Hairston
Nov 1, 2018
Robert Alfred Hairston Sr. passed away surrounded by family and loved ones at his home in Blacklick, OH on November 1, 2018.
He was born April 24, 1935 in Columbus, OH to the late Thomas Roy, Sr., and Birdie Goldie Hairston. Robert is survived by his caring children; Stacy (Carl) Slaughter, Robert Burbridge, Cindy Hairston, Christy (Tymar,...
Leoria Jane Kruskamp
Oct 30, 2018
Leoria Jane Kruskamp, 90 of Columbus, passed away on October 30, 2018 at her home.
She was born April 10, 1928 in Vinton, Ohio daughter to the late Dewey and Glenna George Cochran.
Leoria is preceded in death by husband, Edward Kruskamp; sons Jack and Larry; daughter Betty Kruskamp; grandson Johnny Keeney; great great grandson...
Cody Lee Wernert Bragg
Oct 30, 2018
Cody Lee Wernert Bragg, 26, passed away on October 30, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio
He was born December 3, 1991 in Columbus, Ohio
Cody is survived by his parents, Tammy Bragg and Robert Wernert; his wife, Britni Warnock; his children, Carson James Bragg and Danielle Lynn Rader; his sisters, Amanda and Allison; and his grandfather,...