Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas
Patricia Ann Laster
Mar 28, 2018
Patricia Ann Laster (Columbus), passed away on Wednesday March 28, 2018 at her home in Columbus, OH.
Patricia was born June 05, 1953 to Eulis D. Lauderdale Hester M. Porch in Gasden, AL.
Patricia was happily married to her husband Richard Laster Sr., Ms. Laster worked for the state government as a janitor.
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Michael Christopher Brewster Sledd
Mar 25, 2018
Michael Christopher Brewster Sledd passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio
Michael was born August 31, 1988 in Columbus, Ohio
He is a proud graduate of Brookwood High School Class of 2008
Michael is survived by his children, Michael Christopher Sledd Jr., Richard Nicholas Sledd, Natalie Misty Sledd, and Kyria Sledd;...
Lori Lopez
Mar 22, 2018
Lori Jean (Fetters) Lopez (Huber Heights) passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the James Cancer Center in Columbus, OH. Lori was born on November 3, 1964, to Harvey Arden Fetters (West Milton) and Barbara Marie (Cassel) Fetters (West Milton) in Dayton, Ohio. Lori was married to her husband, Daniel Lopez, for 34 years. She graduated from...
Linda Kay Trewartha
Mar 21, 2018
Linda Kay Trewartha passed away Wednesday March 21,2018 at Mount Carmel east hospital in Columbus Ohio Linda Loved gardening,growing flowers ,fishing & fur babies. Linda loved her family & everybody .She was a Navy Veteran. Linda is survived by her father William Little of Columbus, Two Sons James (Shannon) Trewartha of Norfork, Virginia, Kevin Terwartha formerly of Columbus,Two...
Robert Joseph Gruber
Mar 15, 2018
Robert "Bobby Joe" Joseph Gruber, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Newark, OH
Bobby Joe was born Sunday, March 1, 1942 in Worthington, OH to the late Robert and Myrtle Gruber
Bobby Joe was a veteran of the United States Air Force and he enjoyed the affection from his dogs, Tigger, Lucy,...
Kevin McCoy
Mar 10, 2018
Kevin McCoy, 50, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018
Kevin was born Tuesday, April 4, 1967 in Columbus, OH
He is survived by his loving wife, Nicole McCoy; his caring children, Demi (Sly) Vorobiev and Kevin Boyd-McCoy; grandson, Dominic Vorobiev; siblings, Cathie Howell, Ricky (Twila) Block, Lori (Ernie) Wheeland, Jobie...

Roy Bayes
Mar 8, 2018
Roy Lee Bayes, Sr. 84, passed away on March 8, 2018. Roy was born on January 16, 1934 to the late Oscar and Ruth Bayes. He is survived by sons Roy (Nicola) and Michael (Theresa); grandchildren Brenda (Dennis) Schwegel, Tiffany, Taylor (Sarah) and Travis (Alivia) Bayes; many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Private graveside service at Obetz Cemetery.

John Luther Evans Jr.
Mar 7, 2018
John Luther Evans Jr. Passed away on March 7, 2018.
John was born September 24, 1939 in Macon, GA to John Luther Evans Sr. and Willie Mae Evans (Arnold)
All services are private per the families request.
Timothy George Price Sr.
Mar 5, 2018
Timothy George Price Sr., passed away March 5, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio
Timothy was born August 11, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio
He is survived by his son, Timothy Price Jr.; grandson, Timothy Jordan Price; siblings, Isaiah Price, Christine Price, Zeb Ruffen, Aaron Williams; and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, and nieces
He...
Jack Burris
Mar 3, 2018
Jack E. Burris Jr. passed away suddenly on March 3, 2018. He was born July 21, 1968.
On March 3, 2018 his wife Barbara followed him home.
Jack is preceded in death by his dad Jack E. Burris Sr. and sister Jerri L. Bendetti.
He his survived by his mother Joanne Wine and...
Virginia Catherine Lee
Mar 3, 2018
Virginia Catherine Lee, 93, Passed away on March 3, 2018.
Virginia was born on April 9, 1924 in Coopersville, WV to Nathaniel Jones Sr. and Alice Hairston.
Virginia is survived by daughter Sandra Davis; Brother Sylvester Jones of Washington DC; Sister Alice Wesley of Flint, MI and a host of 23...
Trula Newsome
Mar 2, 2018
Trula Arlene Newsome, 83, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 in Columbus, OH
Trula was born Monday, February 4, 1935 in Tazewell, VA
She is survived by her 2 children, Tammy Thomas and Daniel Newsome; 6 grandchildren, Ben Newsome, Jason Newsome, Jack Thomas II, Jay Thomas, Natalie Newsome, and Lisa Newsome-Durant; 9 great-grandchildren, Eli...
Donald Edward Riser
Mar 1, 2018
Donald Riser (Columbus), passed away March 01, 2018 in Columbus, OH. Donald worked happily as salesman for the most of his life.
Mr. Riser was born July 03, 1936 to the late Noah and Mildred Riser.
Donald Riser is survived by son Kenneth Dale Riser, grandchildren Jasmine (Riser) Pike and Todd Riser, and great-grandchildren Asilee...
John Edward Gebhardt
Feb 27, 2018
John Edward "Cowboy" Gebhardt passed away February 27, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio
He was born September 18, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio
John is survived by his son, John (Amber); brothers, Mark and Matt; sister, Paula; mother; grandchildren, Dominick and Riley; friends, Todd Wesaw, Mark Garland, and Dan Schoenberger; along with a host of other family...
Paul Fred Bearss
Feb 26, 2018
Paul Fred Bears (Columbus), passed away on February 26, 2018 in Columbus, OH.
Paul was born April 18, 1950 to the late Fred and Elizabeth Bearss in Alburn, Indiana.
Mr. Bearss is survived by his loving wife, Jean and his daughter Kathy McCormic, brothers Ernest Young and Roger Bearss, and granddaughter Bethany Lee.
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Michael Gene Smith
Feb 23, 2018
Michael Gene Smith passed away on February 23, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio
He was born August 6, 1963 in Athens, Ohio to the late Billy Gene and Judith Smith
Michael was survived by his loving life partner, Debbi Dotson; his caring children, Billy Smith, Anthony Dotson, Kala Horn, Tabatha Keirns, Amber Dotson, and Abbi Dotson;...
Terry Lee Murphy
Feb 19, 2018
Terry Lee Murphy, 48, Passed away on Monday February 19, 2018 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.
Terry was born on Thursday April 17, 1969 in COlumbus, OH to Bobby Ray and Wanda (Crabtree) Murphy.
Terry is survived by his wife Rebecca Murphy, Son James Charles Murphy, Daughter Melissa Ann Murphy, Sister Lesia Kay...
Kimberly Kay Leitwein
Feb 16, 2018
Kimberly Kay Leitwein (Columbus), passed away on February 16, 2018 at her home in Columbus, OH.
Kimberly was born July 24, 1964 to her parents Sarah and Blacky.
Ms. Kimberly Leitwein is survived by son Robert Lee Michael Leitwein, daughters Michelle Lynn Leitwein, Sarah Ann (Chris Smith) Leitwein, Michelle Smith, Jennifer Dawn (Alberto) Caiceros, sister...
LaVonne Brumett
Feb 13, 2018
Mrs. LaVon Brumett, nee Lavonne Marilyn Baker, died February 13, 2018 at Columbus West Park Nursing Home. She was 84 years old.
She was born in Batchtown, Illinois to Emil and Lusetta Baker, a farmer and housewife. She had 3 sisters and one brother, Vera Landis, Evelyn Birmingham, Edwina Traitor, and Glenn Baker. She was the last...

Gerry Louis Thomas
Feb 13, 2018
Gerry Louis Thomas, 64, passed away February 13, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio
He was born December 29, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Nelson and Annabelle Thomas
A Going Home service will be held Friday, February 23, 2018 at Edwards Funeral Service Chapel, 1166 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206 at 1 PM where family...