Obituaries

Oct 31, 2023

Tracey Lynn Stratton, 59 passed away on October 31,2023 in Columbus Ohio surrounded by her loved ones.

Tracey is preceded in death by her late husband Ronnie Willett, her parents Robert & Clydie Stratton and her brother Joseph Scott Stratton.

Tracey is survived by her partner Ronald McClelland, her children John (Leslie) Burris, Sarah Burris,...

Oct 28, 2023

John David “Papa Bear” Kunzi

John was born on December 27, 1933 in Columbus to parents Emil and Coribel Kunzi. On October 28, 2023, at the age of 89, he passed away at Hoover Haus in Grove City where he resided.

John served in the US Air Force and was a proud Korean War veteran....

Oct 27, 2023

King, Alan Lee, Age 80, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2023 after a brief illness. Alan was preceded in death by his mother, Jane;  brother, Garnie;  grandson, Michael; and granddaughter, Willow. He is survived by his former wife and best friend, Theresa King; children: Cheri; Larry; Teri (Bill); Dawn (John); Christina (Mark); Erin (Yvette); and Shannon (Denver); 11...

Oct 19, 2023

Dorothea Marie Salony, 84, passed away on October 19, 2023 in Westerville, Ohio. Dorothea was born on August 31, 1939 in Queens, New York to the late George Harmon and Doris Juedel. Arrangements are private per family's request. Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service German Village Chapel, 1166 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43206.

Oct 19, 2023

Macie T. Smith Jr, a beloved son, husband, father, brother, and grandfather, departed this world on October 19, 2023, where he was surrounded by his loving family. Macie left many cherished memories and a lot of love. Born to Father Macie Smith, and Mother Goldie Smith on December 1, 1929. He was predeceased by his Father, Mother, loving wife...

Oct 15, 2023

Jeffrey “JJ or Jeff” Earl Jones, age 57 from Westerville, OH, passed away at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital on October 15th, 2023.  Jeff was born January 14, 1966, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.  He was the first child and son of Julie Ann (Lingg) and Robert Lee Jones of Centerville, OH.

Jeff is a...

Oct 14, 2023

Kimberly “Kim” Lynn Perry-Jones, age 57, from Westerville, OH, passed away at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital on October 14th, 2023.  Kim was born January 4, 1966, at Mercy Hospital in Portsmouth, OH.  She was the daughter of Phyllis Burchett (1939-98) and Lindsey H. Perry (1921-67).

She was a 1984 graduate of Valley High School in Lucasville...

Oct 13, 2023

Brandon Brett Walker, age 35, passed away at his residence on Friday, October 13, 2023. He attended Westland High School. He worked in construction. Everyone who knew him knew that his favorite thing was making people laugh. He loved his 3 sons and his mom. Preceded in death by, his father, Harry Francis Walker, and his brother, Jeffery Walker....

Oct 13, 2023

Diane Saunders (Hardgrove) was born December 19th, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio. She departed this life on Friday, October 13th, 2023, at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor. Diane was the oldest of four children, born to Adolphus and Martha Hardgrove. On August 24th, 1974, she married George R. Saunders and through their union they had two children RoShawn Saunders and Robin...

Oct 5, 2023

Carla Marie Wooden, 52, passed away on Thursday October 5, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio.

Carla was born on Saturday August 28, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio to Carlos Freeland and Carolyn Moore.

PRECEEDED IN DEATH:

PARENTS- Carolyn Moore, Carlos Freeland(Patricia Freeland)

GRANDPARENTS- Clara Moore, Daniel Moore

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Oct 4, 2023

Benjamin Booker, 83, born on November 21, 1939 and passed away on October 4, 2023. Per Benjamin’s request No services, cremation has taken place.  Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Arrangements Entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service German Village Chapel 1166 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio.

Sep 30, 2023

George E Sowards has gone home to meet his heavenly father, on September 30th, 2023 at Ohio State University, in Columbus Ohio, from a sudden illness. George was born on April 27th, 1957 To his parents of Eugene and Ruth Sowards from Zanesville Ohio. He survived a daughter, Crystal Sowards and a son Justin Sowards. Along with his best...

Sep 29, 2023

Bret J. Herren, 58, of Westerville (though his heart belonged in Centerburg), passed away on September 29, 2023 at his home.

Born April 11, 1965 in Westerville, Ohio, a son of Joyce Speakman (DelCol-Herren) and the late David Herren. Bret was a graduate of Westerville South High School. He was an outdoorsman, hunting and fishing whenever he...

Sep 29, 2023

Presiding Minister Adrian Cummings

She was born June 8th, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Ruby and Nathaniel Walker. She departed this life on Friday, September 29th, 2023.

Anyone who knew Ruby Jean will remember her as a strong and determined woman. Her hard-working values were instilled in her by her parents. Her smile...

Sep 26, 2023

Steven Charles Poling, 36, of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sept. 26, 2023. Employed by Schmidts Tree Service, leaving behind 4 children; Colton, Lilly, Isabella, and Ethan.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, Betty M. Poling and Harold E. Poling; grandmother Phyllis J. Tilton; sister Danielle M. Apodaca; and nephew Ashton Green. Survived by parents Charles and...

Sep 26, 2023

AviEla B. YisraEl, 71, of City of Columbus, Ohio, passed away September 26th, 2023.

She was born in Memphis City of, Tennessee on April 25th, 1952 to the late Fathers Jacob Lewis and Lillian (Thompson) Lewis.

She is preceded in death by her; Both parents and brother, Robert C. Thompson Sr. and husband Elesha YisraEl....

Sep 25, 2023

James (Jim) A Aiken

10/07/1960 to 09/25/2023

Jim was 62 years old at the time of his passing,

He passed away at home with family around him.

Proceeded in death by Mother Anne (Schwalbach) M Aiken and Brother Robert W Aiken.

Survived by Father James M Aiken,...

Sep 22, 2023

Malik “Leek” Roberts, was born on February 25th, 2005, in Inglewood, California. To his late father Michael Roberts, and mother, Jamie Cowart. Malik was a happy and healthy young boy. He was fierce and determined to accomplish whatever he set forth to do in his life. With the motivation to succeed no matter what his circumstances in life were.  ...

Sep 21, 2023

Barry Wayne McNeel, born January 20, 1964, in Meridian, Mississippi, and passed away on September 21, 2023, at the age of 59, in Columbus, Ohio after a long illness.

Preceded in death by parents John and Mary (Nelson) McNeel.

Graduated from University of Southern Mississippi, and Northeast Lauderdale High School in Meridian, Mississippi.

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Sep 19, 2023

Daniel Keenan

Daniel Keenan, age 71, of Columbus, OH, passed away after battling multiple illnesses for several years. He was preceded by his late father, Leo Keenan; and his late mother, Margaret Carr. He is survived by his brother, Doug Keenan; sister, Katy Steirman; his beloved daughters; Robin Keenan and Diana Keenan Craig; as well...