Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 12, 2018

Michael Emmet Moore passed away February 12, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio

He was born January 22, 1980 to Robin and the late Perry Moore in Columbus, Ohio

Michael is survived by his son, Kayden Moore; his mother, Robin Moore; his sister, Mandy Moore; his maternal grandmother, Norma Jean Wilson; his special dog, Hugo; and a...

Feb 12, 2018

Rebecca Lynn Queen (Columbus), passed away February 12, 2018 in Reynoldsburg, OH.

Mrs. Queen was born October 23, to the late Owen and Beatrice Peck. Rebecca was happy and proud to be a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Rebecca Queen is survived by her loving husband Michael Queen Sr., sons Joseph Paul Volosky III and Michael Steven...

Feb 10, 2018

George Lee Winkfield Jr.(Columbus), passed away February 10, 2018 in Columbus, OH

Mr. Winkfiled was born May 05, 1949 to the late George and Anna May Winkfield. George was a  proud lab technician at The Ohio State University.

George Winkfield Jr is survived by his son Markus Carter and Stephen Yates, daughters Trishsa and Tiffany...

Feb 7, 2018

Lori Ann Bright, 46, passed away unexpectedly February 7, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio

Lori was born August 10, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Steve Cecil and Patricia Ann Bright

She was a proud graduate of Briggs High School Class of 1989 and a proud fur mother to Buckeye Bright

Lori is...

Feb 4, 2018

Donald Eugene Snyder

10.20.61 ~ 2.4.18

Donald Eugene Snyder, 56, of Columbus, Ohio passed away Sunday February 4, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, Albert Eugene Snyder, Sister, JoAnne Snyder, Brother, John (Bobby) Snyder

He is survived by Mother- Laura Castle, Son- Bradly (Amanda) Snyder, Daughter- Tammy (Jud) Henderson. Grandchildren-...

Feb 4, 2018

Norma Jean McKinley passed away February 4, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio

She was born December 12, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Wilbert and Jeanette Spencer

Norma is survived by her three caring children; David McKinley, Chandra Boerner, and Alisa McKinley, her grandchildren; Teila McKinley, Ciara Boerner, Tyra Boerner, and Harley Boerner; along with...

Feb 1, 2018

Justin Christopher Geyer passed away February 1, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio

Justin was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 28, 1989 to Lisa Cook and John Geyer

Justin is survived by his mother, Lisa Cook; his father, John Geyer; step-mom, Kasey Cook; brother, Joshua (Bettyjo) Geyer; nieces and nephew, Andrea, Charleeann, and Zeke; maternal grandparents,...

Feb 1, 2018

Sara Linda Spears (Columbus) passed away at her Home February 01, 2018. Ms. Sara Spears worked happily as a nurse throughout her life. Sara was born May 05, 1941 in Jerseyville, Illinois.

Sara Spears is survived by her loving brother Mark (Roger) Spears, and nieces and nephews Erin Spears, Ben Spears, Avery Spears, Maia Spears. Sara is...

Jan 29, 2018

Kenneth Hurley Acklin Turner, 68, passed away on January 29, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio

He was born February 6, 1949 in Akron, Ohio to the late Clyde Turner and Eunice Pearl Acklin

He is survived by his daughter Stephanie Turner and a host of other family and friends

Kenneth will be greatly missed...

Jan 28, 2018

Larry Darnell Turner (Columbus) passed away January 28, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Larry Turner entertained people throughout his life, and loved to put a smile on their face. Larry was born February 03, 1955 in Cairo, Illinois.

Mr. Turner is survived by his wife Sytalia Parks-Turner and sister Anna Turner. Larry is preceded in death by...

Jan 27, 2018

David Bell III (Columbus), passed away January 27, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Bell was born December 19, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky. David is a retired factory worker.

David is survived by daughters Joyce Johnson, Kathy Simpson, and Leondra Wilhoite. Brother Noah (Debbie) Bell and sister Phyllis (Gary) Jones and Terri Allen. Grandchildren Andria Johnson, Dominique (Victoria)...

Jan 25, 2018

Retha "Billie" Shepard

A simple, kindhearted woman who brightened the lives of many people for 81 years has joined the celebration in heaven. Preceded by her parents Bill and Hazel, several brothers; Oscar, Lester, Earl and Pat, and her daughter Suzanne. Survived by her spouse of 55 years, Bruce Sturgis Shepard, her sisters ; Gladys and Sylvia...

Jan 20, 2018

Mary Lovella McCarty, 45, passed away January 20, 2018 in Circleville, Ohio

She was born April 16, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Raymond and Geraldine Roe

Mary is survived by her three caring children; Joshua McCarty, Zachary McCarty, and Ashley, her siblings; Raymond Roe of Arkansas, Robert Roe of South Carolina, and Tamma...

Jan 18, 2018

Sue Lee Bell, passed away January 18, 2018 in Columbus, OH. Sue was born October 25, 1942 in Decatur, Georgia to her late parents. She is survived by her loving son, Eugene Jackson; her sister, Lois Jackson; her brothers, Pless Hamm Jr. and Charles Hamm; grandchildren, Arianna N. Jackson and Raegine A. Jackson. She is preceded in death by...

Jan 17, 2018

Phyllis Griffith (85) of Columbus, OH, passed away on January 17, 2018. Phyllis is a retired employee of Swan's Cleaners. She is preceded in death by husband James B. Griffith and parents Loren S. Johnson and Almedia Jones. Phyllis is survived by daughter Diana Lynn (Richard) Hatfield and son Michael "Mike" Griffith.

Jan 17, 2018

William Cotto Morales passed away January 17, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio

He was born March 12, 1956 in Guayama, Puerto Rico to the late Eleliseo Cotto and Carmen Morales

William is survived by a son, Juan Brownfield of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Raul Morales of Mansfield, Ohio and Angel Morales of Mansfield, Ohio; and a...