Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas
Carl Ernest Atkins Sr.
Nov 21, 2017
On Tuesday, November 21, 2017, God called home his son Carl Atkins Sr to be with him in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Carl was born on July 5, 1950 in Harlem, New York a son of Rosalie Atkins and Henry Jones.
Carl completed his education and moved to Youngstown, OH to further his position in...
Jerry Martin Jr
Nov 21, 2017
Jerry Martin, Jr., age 72, born September 1, 1945, in Belzoni, Mississippi, answered his ultimate call and made his transition on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at the Whitehall Manor Nursing Facility in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Martin, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and faithful caregiver, Evelyn F. Martin;...
Frederick Wesley Clinkscale
Nov 20, 2017
Frederick W. Clinkscale, 62 of Columbus, OH, who passed away on November 20, 2017. He is survived by his sister Karnina Clinkscale (Titus); Brother Derrick Clinkscale, Turil Clinkscale, Gabriel Clinkscale Sr. and a multitude of children, nieces, nephews, and friends. Private arrangements have been made for the immediate family.
Nichole Marie Simmons
Nov 16, 2017
Nichole Marie Simmons, 48, daughter of the late Martin E. Simmons and Mary Harris Simmons was called home to be with the lord after a long lengthy illness. Nichole was a very happy out-going person who loved music, video games, and watching music. She was a kid at heart and loved children. She was of Baptist faith and a...
Phillip Maurice Fugate II
Nov 16, 2017
Phillip Maurice Fugate II, age 61 from Columbus, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2017. He was born on August 23, 1956 and graduated from South High School in 1974. Several years ago he was a member of Renners racing team and also worked as a truck driver, driving big rig trucks across county.
He was preceded...

Nancy Ann (Barnhill) Hudson
Nov 16, 2017
Nancy Ann Hudson, 53, passed away November 16, 2017 in Columbus, OH.
She was born September 01, 1964 to the late Paul Barnhill and Shirley Leonard in Detroit, Michigan.
Surviving her include sons Cody and Steven Hudson; brothers Jeff (Susan) Barnhill and Kevin Barnhill and one sister Jude (Tom) Wilson.
Nancy will be...
Mark Allan Blanchard
Nov 16, 2017
Mark Allan Blanchard, age 46 of Columbus passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017. He was born on October 15, 1971 in Martins Ferry, Ohio son of Allan and Jacqueline Blanchard. Mark attended Bridgeport schools, then at age 15, Job Corps, Pittsburgh, for Culinary school. He never married or had his own children, but was a father figure to many. ...
Mergina Lee Bailey
Nov 7, 2017
Mergina Lee Bailey, 56 of Pataskala OH. died November 7th, 2017. “Gina” “Mother” “Caretaker”. After a battle with heart complications passed from a heart attack the morning of November 7th, 2017. She is survived by her sons Thomas Joseph Olsieski III, Jacob Edward Olsieski and Bradley Thomas Olsieski; grandsons Thomas Olsieski IV and Jason Tackett and family Mother Arlene...

Jeffry Marshall Vaught
Nov 7, 2017
Jeffry Marshall Vaught, 59, passed away November 07, 2017 in Columbus, OH. He was born December 19, 1957 to the late Warren and Agnes Vaught. He is survived by sisters Bonnie (Thomas) Doerner and Cynthia (Kevin Annest) Vaught, niece Sarah (Travis) Thomas and great nieces Skylar Brotman and Savannah Thomas. Preceded in death by his parents. Jeffry was an...
Carolyn Messer
Nov 5, 2017
Carolyn Messer, 40, Passed away on November 5, 2017 in Columbus, OH
Carolyn was born at on September 10, 1977 in Columbus, OH.
She is survived her Husband William D Linn; Children Kaylynn Patete, James Mitchell, Karalinah King and Isaiah King; Mother Diana Messer; Siblings Edward White, Margo Decker, Flo Baskin,...

Jerry Douglas Sutton
Nov 2, 2017
Jerry Douglas Sutton, 46, passed away November 2, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio
He was born May 11, 1971 in Greenville, Mississippi
Jerry is survived by his parents; Mary and Selmon Thomas Jr., his siblings; Amelia Dumes, Michael Sutton, Regina Thomas, and Marlow Cain, his aunts and uncle; Jeradine King, Anice Williams, and Eli Rhymes, along...
Ray Fenstemaker Jr.
Nov 2, 2017
Ray Fenstemaker, 91, went home to be with the Lord on 11/02/2017. Retired Chief of Police, Whitehall, OH after 30 yrs of faithful services. Ray was a member of Whitehall F+AM 761 Masonic Lodge 50 yrs chartered member; 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason Valley of Columbus, American Legion member of 30 yrs, Associate member of Buckeye Sheriff Association. He...
Helen Louise Noel
Oct 30, 2017
Helen Louise Noel, 91, Passed away on Monday October 30, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.
Helen was born on Monday June 14, 1926 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Benjamen and Maxie LeMaster.
She is survived by her children Patricia McElfresh and Walter Noel.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her...

Jerri Lee White
Oct 27, 2017
Jerri Lee White, 64, passed away October 27, 2017 in Columbus, OH.
She was born September 20, 1953 to George Davy and Bonny Davy (Fout).
Jerri is survived by her mother; children Matthew David Vause, Jody Ann Vause and Julie Beth Vause (Hoy); brother David Davy and grandchildren Adam Lee (AJ) Carmack Jr., and Lucas...

Hal Doyle Hundley
Oct 21, 2017
Hal Doyle Hundley, 63, passed away on October 21, 2017 in Columbus, OH
Hal was born 12/4/1953 in Columbus, OH
He is survived by son, Shannon Hundley (Rosezta Hess); siblings, Sharon (Mike) Palermini, Brenda (Roy Johnson) Harmon, Mona (Steve) Searles, Steve (Debbie) Harmon and a host of nieces, nephews, and grandchildren...

Dennis James Holt
Oct 13, 2017
Dennis James Holt, 55, passed away on October 13, 2017 in Columbus, OH.
Dennis was born on September 15, 1962 in Columbus, OH to the late Enoch Ellis Holt and Martha Jane (Johnson) Holt.
Dennis is survived by his caring siblings; David Holt, Shirley Lipps, Daryl Holt, Ruby Perry, and Danny Holt; he is also...

Peggy Susanne (Brown) Francies
Oct 9, 2017
Peggy Susanne (Brown) Francies, 73 passed away on Oct 9, 2017. Born Feb 28, 1944 to Glendon C and Edna (Smith) Brown. Peggy worked at OSU printing Facility and then her remaining years for cardinal transportation. Survived by Husband John; Son Jason (Brandy); Grandchildren Jordan, Kathynn and Faith, host of brother and sister in laws, nieces, nephews, and many...

Lillian A Mobley-Phillips
Oct 8, 2017
Lillian A. Mobley-Phillips, 81, passed away October 08, 2017 in Columbus, OH. She was born November 2, 1935 in Georgia to the late Arthur Mobley and Willie Bell Ross. Survived by daughter Kathie Jones, grandchildren; Rashawn Swanson and Christina Flint, Nieces; Dorothy Brinson-Kelly and Brenda Brown, Sister-in-laws; Ruby Brinson, Katherine Mobley, and Grace Brown and special friends Latoya Swanson...

Jerrod Lee Jessup
Oct 4, 2017
Jerrod Lee Jessup, 47, passed away October 04, 2017 at Berger Hospital.
Jerrod was born October 20, 1969 in Oklahoma to his loving parents Ken Jessup and Theda Doyle.
He will be missed dearly by his friends and family.

Kimberly Kay (Kenney) Moore
Oct 3, 2017
Kimberly Kay Moore, 65, passed away on Tuesday October 03, 2017. Kimberly was born Monday May 05, 1952 in OH to the late Carl Kenney and Garnet Rice. Kimberly was a Teachers Aid for 30 years in the Springfield City School System. She is survived by her husband Richard Moore; children Shawn Moore and Christie Ishman (Gary); 7 grandchildren...