Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Betty L Kruskamp

Betty L Kruskamp

Aug 18, 2017

Betty L Kruskamp, 73, passed away at home on Friday, August 18, 2017

Betty was born Thursday, July 27, 1944 in Eurington, OH to Edward and Leoria Kruskamp

She is survived by her husband; John Keeney, mother, Leoria; two brothers, Kevin Kruskamp and Gary Kruskamp; Two sisters, Vicki Compton and Sharlyn...

Ronald L Reuther Jr. III

Ronald L Reuther Jr. III

Aug 17, 2017

Ronald L Reuther Jr III, 25, passed away August 17, 2017 at Grant Medical Center.

He was born November 05, 1991 in Cleveland, OH to his loving parents Ronald Reuther Jr and Andrea Anders.

Ronald will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

Memorial Service will be held Tuesday August 22, 2017...

Cheryl Ann Whirret

Cheryl Ann Whirret

Aug 17, 2017

Cheryl Ann Whirret, 74, passed away on August 17, 2017 at the Mount Carmel Medical Center.

Cheryl was born in Marion, Ohio to the late Harry and Dora Whirret.

She will be missed by her sister Judith Finn (George).

There is no services planned at this time.

Charles Alexander Gardner, Jr.

Charles Alexander Gardner, Jr.

Aug 17, 2017

Charles "Cat Daddy" Alexander Gardner, Jr., 67, departed from this life, August 17, 2017 at Wexner Zusman Hospice, in Columbus, Ohio, from a long BATTLE of CANCER. He was born July 11, 1950 in Fairmont, WV to the late Charles Alexander Gardner, Sr. and Betty Brown Gardner.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother,...

Donna Mae Woods

Donna Mae Woods

Aug 8, 2017

Donna Mae Woods, 63, passed away on  Tuesday, August 08, 2017

Donna was born Sunday, January 31, 1954 in Richwood, WV to  Kenneth and Donna Woods.

She is survived by; Four Children Peggy Sue Watts, William Otis Boyer, James Dewayne Boyer and Crystal Gale Hamilton; Two Brothers;Kenneth Woods and Chris Woods; Two Sisters; Catherine Drake...

Patty Lee Sutton

Patty Lee Sutton

Aug 8, 2017

Patty Lee Sutton, 73, passed away on August 8, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.

Patty was born on July 13, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert and Almeda (Parker) Sutton.

She is survived by her children Rick Sutton, Tina (Jack) Patterson and Jed (Amy) Hegwood; Sisters Pamela Shook, Penny Sutton...

William Michael Eckert

William Michael Eckert

Aug 7, 2017

William Michael Eckert, 57, passed away on August 07, 2017.

He was born July 02, 1960 in Toledo, OH to Mary Ann and Cletus Eckert.

William is survived by his wife Lawanna Eckert of 38 years; mother, Mary Ann; Children, Shane (Christina) Eckert and Leah (Sam) Evans; Siblings, Mark Eckert, Scott Eckert, Charles (Laura) Eckert...

Sumitra Rai

Sumitra Rai

Aug 6, 2017

Sumitra Rai, 87, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on August 6, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio

She was born January 1, 1930 in Yaba, Bhutan to the late Jas Bahatur Rai and Basun Maya Rai

Sumitra leaves behind loving sons, Mek, Mitra, LM, Tilak, and Chandra Rai

She will be...

Michael Alan Cram

Michael Alan Cram

Aug 6, 2017

Michael Alan Cram, 78, passed away Sunday August 06, 2017 at Arlington Court Nursing Home.

He was born November 08, 1938 in Columbus, OH to the late Helen Fern Holland and Ramon Shoup Cram.

Michael is survived by his loving children Matthew and Marc Cram and dear friend Martha Stuller.

Memorial Service will...

Tammy Lynn Staten

Tammy Lynn Staten

Jul 30, 2017

Tammy Lynn Staten, 51, passed away July 30, 2017

She was born February 15, 1966 in Columbus, OH

She is survived by her children, mother, and many other close family and friends

A visitation will be held at Edwards Funeral Service Chapel, 1166 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206, on Thursday, August 3, 2017...

April Lee (Rose)  Antauer

April Lee (Rose) Antauer

Jul 28, 2017

Forever in my heart, always in my memories, we love you!

April Lee Rose-Antauer, 40, passed away July 28, 2017 in Columbus, OH

She was born March 22, 1977 in Columbus, OH

April is survived by her children, Randy, Ricky, Amber, Christian, Jamie, and Bella; her grandchildren, Randy Jr., Abigail, and Ziere; her...

Darrel Estep

Darrel Estep

Jul 20, 2017

Darrel Estep, 62, passed away July 20, 2017 at Grant Medical Center.

He was born August 06, 1954.

No services will be held.

Maria Dawn Carter

Maria Dawn Carter

Jul 19, 2017

Maria Dawn Carter, 46, passed away July 19, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

She was born September 22, 1970 to Gary Hall and Myrna Gomez in Proctorville, OH.

Surviving her is her loving husband Blake Carter and daughter Savanah Davis.

Maria will be dearly missed by friends and family.

Bobbiejo Gallagher

Bobbiejo Gallagher

Jul 19, 2017

Bobbiejo Gallagher, 48, passed away on July 19, 2017.

Bobbiejo was born on May 18, 1969 in Columbus, OH to James and Georgianna Gallagher (Lower).

A Viewing will be held Wednesday July 26, 2017 from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

George Smith Jr.

George Smith Jr.

Jul 13, 2017

George Smith Jr. was born in Covington, GA to the late Mr. George Smith Sr. and Mrs. Clara Bell Grier. He attended various grade schools around Newton County as a young boy and growing up he enjoyed fishing and hunting as his favorite hobbies.

Later in life, George married Vernice E. White Smith and to their union...

Dennis Lee Marshall

Dennis Lee Marshall

Jul 10, 2017

Dennis Lee Marshall, 74, passes peacefully July 10, 2017 at Columbus Alzheimer's Care Center.

He was born December 02, 1942 to the late Franklin Marshall and Anna Mackaffuse in Punxsutawney, PA.

Surviving him is his loving wife Patricia Marshall.

Due to Dennis' wishes he will be cremated.

Debra Lynn Goorey-Clark

Debra Lynn Goorey-Clark

Jul 7, 2017

Debra (Debbie) Lynn Goorey-Clark, 61, went to be with the lord July 7, 2017 at Mount Carmel West Hospital. She was born July 14, 1955 in Columbus, OH to Mary and Richard Goorey. We will never forget her awesome homemade cheesecakes, her ability to sew and create beautiful things and to always make people smile and laugh. She is...

Donald Eugene Jackson

Donald Eugene Jackson

Jul 7, 2017

Donald Eugene Jackson, 74 of Columbus, OH passed away July 07, 2017 at Bryden Place. Donald was born February 22, 1943 in Springfield, OH. No services will be held at this time.

Lloyd Harvey Johnson Jr.

Lloyd Harvey Johnson Jr.

Jul 7, 2017

Lloyd Harvey Johnson Jr, 48, passed away July 07, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

He was born February 23, 1969 to the late Lloyd Harvey Johnson Sr., and Barbara Johnson (Smith).

Lloyd will be missed by all who knew him.

Rose Ann Vaughn

Rose Ann Vaughn

Jul 6, 2017

Rose Ann Vaughn, age 59 passed away Thursday July 6, 2017 at OSU Hospital East.

Rose was born on Thursday  June 26, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Walter & Lillie Vaughn.

The family will receive friends for a Memorial Service 10 a.m. Thursday July 13 at the Rehoboth Temple Church of Christ, 1111...