Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas
Stephan (Steve) Michael Prince
Sep 20, 2024
Stephan (Steve) Micheal Prince passed away on September 20, 2024 at LMH.
He was born to Harlan + Wanda (Kintz) Prince on April 3, 1955.
He worked at LCSO for over 20 years, serving as a dispatcher for the majority of those years, then on to serve in the same office under job descriptions.
He was known for his sarcasm and wit, and...
Michael Gary Kuhnimhof
Sep 13, 2024
Michael Gary Kuhnimhof age 60 passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, at Kobacker House.
He is survived by his wife Lori (Seagle) Kuhnimhof, they shared almost 30 years of life.
He was a truck driver most of his life, he enjoyed fishing and poker tournaments with his brother Rick, and he was a football enthusiast, his favorite teams being the Buckeyes and...
David Louis Ford
Sep 9, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father, David Louis Ford, who left us unexpectedly on September 9, 2024, at the age of 43. He was surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly. David was known for his incredible humor and wisdom, and he cherished his greatest blessings—his three children. He leaves...
Arthelia Simons
Aug 31, 2024
Skippy was born in Birmingham, AL on February 11, 1947, to Curtis and Barbara Files. Skippy retired as a Nurses Aide with the State of Ohio. She departed this life on August 30, 2024 after a courageous 15-year battle with cancer.
Skippy is preceded in death by her parents; Curtis and Barbara Files, her sisters; Shirley Dockery and Ivylee Martin, and...
Jeramiah Wayne Gilbert
Aug 26, 2024
Jeramiah Wayne Gilbert of Gallipolis Ohio went to be with the Lord on August 26th 2024 at the age of 36. After a Several years of battling with cardiomyopathy.
He is survived by his wife Karen Gilbert , Daughters Katherine and Brittley Gilbert Sons Jase and Brantley Gilbert. And Castle Tackett. He is also survived by his Mother Jennifer Buck ,...
Thomas Kraus
Aug 19, 2024
Thomas Kraus 72, passed away on Monday August 19, 2024, at his home in Columbus Ohio.
Born in Columbus Ohio, he was the son of Erskin and Martha Kraus. He attended Eastmoor High school. He served in the US Coast Guard. Tom retired from Lucent Technology.
He is survived by his daughter Sabrina Kraus and son Tom Kraus II. His grand children...
Samuel L Farwor
Aug 10, 2024
Samuel Leekplay Farwor was born Gbarnga, Liberia, on November 12, 1980, by the the late Joseph Farwor and the late Ma Younger. Samuel escaped Liberia during the civil war in 1991 and traveled
to Ghana. He attended boarding school with his sister and cousins. He left Ghana in 1995 with his sister Emily Farwor to reside with his father and stepmom...
Tamlyn R McCrary
Jul 27, 2024
Tamlyn (Tam) Rashia Draughon McCrary was born on May 21st, 1974, to Rayanna Ragland Shipley and Thomas Draughon in Columbus, OH. Affectionately called Tam, she transitioned to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 27th, 2024.
Tam graduated from Centennial High School in 1992 and was most recently employed at the Ohio Department of Commerce for many years. During her time...
John Clark McJunkin
Jul 15, 2024
John Clark McJunkin 77, of Lockbourne, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024. Born on August 31, 1946 to Fred & Lora Gene (Dockery) McJunkin in Denver, Colorado. He is survived by wife Elizabeth (Jane) McJunkin, son & daughter in law Sean (Angel) Howell, 3 grandsons Andrew (Megan) Howell, Wade (Jessica) Howell, AJ Howell, & 2 granddaughters Breanna Cloutier...
Donis Felicito Molina
Jul 7, 2024
Donis Molina passed away on July 7th 2024 in Columbus, OH Born in Marysville, OH on March, 5th 1990.
He was home-schooled from kindergarten to middle school
He worked at Yoder's Vinyl Fencing and Shepherds Escavating
He enjoyed being outdoors in nature, drawing, listening to music and fixing things.
He loved animals and spending time with his nieces and nephews.
He will be remembered for...
Kalani Camree London
Jul 4, 2024
Kalani London, 24 years old, passed away on July 4th, 2024.
Born in Orange, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Latesha Royal & Cameron London. She graduated From Academy for Urban Scholars High School. she also attended & passed may college courses.
She enjoyed being a mother & a God Mother most of all, but she also loves singing , shopping...
Betty Ann Andriko
Jun 29, 2024
Betty Ann Andriko, age 93, passed away early in the morning on Saturday June 29, 2024.
Betty was born in Louisville, Ohio to Victor and Caroline (Weber) Graham on August 31, 1930.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Carol(Graham) Beavers, and step-granddaughter, Natalie Marie Dotson.
Surviving are her children, Barry Duane Andriko (Linda), Thomas Paul Andriko (Sue), Jamie Ray...
Gaven Scott Murphy
Jun 27, 2024
Gaven Murphy April 7th 1993
Gaven went home to be with the Lord on June 27th, 2024.
A 2011 Graduate in Circleville Ohio
He was an avid animal lover, gamer, kind and compassionate to his fellow man.
He is survived by his parents: Lesia Murphy Bivens (Eddie), Paul Engram
Grandparents: Bob (deceased) & Wanda Murphy, Mel (deceased) & Eileen Patterson
Siblings: Julia Hardin, Jacob Engram, Katelin...
Theresa Ann Ball
Jun 22, 2024
Theresa Ann (Lyon) Ball born January 26, 1975 passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024 in Dublin, OH at age 49.
Theresa was born in Newark, OH and graduated from Beechcroft High School in 1994. She volunteered as a camp counselor at Recreation Unlimited from 1991-1996.
Theresa was a member of Life In Christ Fellowship in West Jefferson, OH. She enjoyed Tik...
Ethel Mae Hainey
Jun 21, 2024
Ethel M Hainey was 94 years old, when God called her to his presence on June 21 In Grove City Ohio.
She was widow of Clarence E Hainey Jr. Born in Camden New Jersey on May 11, 1930 to Willard Collick and Nancy Cornelius.
She was employed at Federal Reserve Bank. She is survived by her daughter Marguerite Himmons sons Clerance Hainey...
Robert F. Widmer
Jun 21, 2024
Robert F. Widmer age 77 passed away on June 21st at Mount Carmel East in Columbus, Ohio. He was the beloved husband of Rosemarie Widmer. They shared 54 loving years of marriage together.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Frederick and Regina. He attended and graduated from Aviation High School in Long Island City, NY. He worked...

Deshawn Andrew Taylor
Jun 17, 2024
DeShawn Andrew Taylor was born in Columbus,Ohio on Wednesday, November 14, 2001. He received his formal education from Columbus City Schools and was a student at Eastmoor Academy. DeShawn loved to work on his cars and music, for he was a very talented young man. Deshawn loved to joke around and make everyone laugh. A day never went by where...
Sarah Anne Wirtz
Jun 17, 2024
Sarah Anne Wirtz died on June 17, 2024, at home in Columbus, Ohio.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio, to Joanne (Wirtz) Boylan and John Frank, Sarah was a firecracker from the start, learning to walk at only nine months old – an independent person who charted her own path from then on.
Raised by a single mother for the first few years of...
Alonzo Charles Sammons Sr.
Jun 13, 2024
Alonzo Charles Sammons age 90, passed away on June 13, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of Nellie Faith Boggs Sammons. They shared 49 years of marriage.
He was born in Carter County, Kentucky on January 10, 1934, to the parents of Frank C. and Mildred C (Keys) Sammons. He was a self-employed painter for 50 years.
Survived by Wife...