Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Jon'Keshia Carter
Jan 27, 2017
Jon'Keshia Carter, 24 of Columbus, passed away on January 27, 2017.
She was born July 30, 1992 in Daytona Beach, FL to her mother Velma Burris and father John Thomas Carter.
Jon'Keshia will be missed by her loving family, her two brothers and by all of her friends.
No services will be held...

Michael D Hayward
Jan 24, 2017
Michael D. Hayward, 65, of Columbus, OH passed away on Tuesday January 24, 2017
He was born on Saturday December 1, 1951 in Toledo, OH the son of the late Katherine and Charles James Hayward.
He is survived by his numerous siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends
Michael will be greatly missed by...

Estil Dean Tackett
Jan 18, 2017
Estil Dean Tackett, 56 years, passed away on Wednesday January 18, 2017 in Columbus, OH
He was born on Thursday November 10, 1960 in Marion, OH the son of, Estil Tackett Sr. and Helen Howard
Dean will be greatly missed by all who knew him
Anthony John Michael Leach Sr
Jan 17, 2017
Anthony John Michael Leach, 32, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Anthony was born Tuesday, November 27, 1984 in Columbus, OH to Charles and Carol Leach
He is survived by his loving wife, Holly Royer; his caring children, Anthony Leach Jr., Andrew Leach, Aaron Leach, Arianna Leach, and Addison Leach; and two siblings, James...

Carole Vanessa White
Jan 16, 2017
Carole Vanessa White, 59, passed away January 16, 2017 in Columbus OH.
She was born December 15, 1957 in Mount Vernon, NY to the late Arnetta Padgett and John White.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Paul D Burgoon Jr
Jan 15, 2017
Paul D. "Pete" Burgoon Jr., 65 of Marysville passed away Sunday January 15, 2017. He was born October 15, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Paul (Sr) and Delma "Tom" Burgoon. He was a proud welder, enjoyed motorcycle riding and was known for playing his guitar. He leaves behind his high school sweetheart & wife Donna (Meorch) of...

Robert L Mclaughlin
Jan 13, 2017
Robert L McLaughlin, 73, passed away January 13, 2017 in Columbus, OH. He was born March 08. 1943 in Ohio. Robert will be greatly missed.

Willie C Thomas
Jan 11, 2017
Willie C Thomas, 62 years, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday January 11, 2017
He was born on Friday November 19, 1954 in Cleveland, OH, the son of Willie Curry Thomas Sr. and Alice Ruth Espay (Coleman)
Louise L Walton
Jan 10, 2017
Louise L. Walton, 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Louise was born Saturday, May 15, 1937 in Selma AL. to Tom and Willie Laster.
She is survived by daughters; Patricia Murray, Vanessa Walton and Ejuan Moore.
Sister; Gloria Laster, Brothers; Jimmy Laster an Eddie Laster.
15 Grandchildren, a host...
Hermenia R Scott
Jan 6, 2017
Hermenia R Scott, 71, passed away on Friday, January 06, 2017
Hermenia was born Friday, August 24, 1945 in Columbia, SC to Willie Scott and Tally Scott
She is survived by; Four Surviving Children: Shenneque Jackson, Keisha Jackson (Leon Blount), Thomas Bryant, Keith Scott; 22 Grandchildren and a host of Great Grandchildren.
She...
Timothy John Swisher
Jan 6, 2017
Timothy John Swisher, 43 years, of New Lexington, passed away on Friday January 6, 2017
He was born on Friday March 2, 1973 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of David E. Swisher and Marilyn L. Swisher (Peake).
A viewing will be held Saturday January 7, 2017 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Edwards Funeral Service...

Leroy Williams
Jan 5, 2017
Leroy Williams was born on May 2nd, 1950 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Estil Williams and Moncie Williams. He passed away on January 5th, 2017 (Age 66). Leroy survived by his brothers and sisters, 4 kids, 6 grandkids and 4 great grand kids. Leroy was an ARMY veteran of the United States of America
A viewing...
Doreen Michelle Hunt
Jan 4, 2017
Doreen Michelle Hunt, 34, passed away Wednesday January 4, 2017.
She was born May 22, 1982 in Lumberton, North Carolina to Paul Hunt and Lisa Dial.
Doreen is survived by her parents and loving children, Shaon, Elizabeth and James; Aunts, Betty Ann, Judy Ann, Loala Merl, and Ruby King; Uncles, Allen Hunt, James Hunt and...

Ronald Lee Chochard
Jan 3, 2017
Ronald Lee Chochard, 72, passed away on Tuesday January 3, 2017
Ronald was born Monday May 1, 1944 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Lloyd Chochard and Thelma Fite
He is survived by his son; Ronald Lee Chochard Jr. his brother; Kenneth (Carol) P. Chochard and grandchildren and a host of family and friends

Willie J Pace
Jan 2, 2017
Willie (Jason) J Pace, 75, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017
Willie was born Monday, July 21, 1941 in Cedartown, GA to the late Albert Pace Sr. and Beulah Mae Pace
He is survived by his spouse, Annie Littlejohn Pace; his loving daughter, Maria Littlejohn; brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and many others
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Gregory J Temple
Jan 2, 2017
Gregory (Greg) J. Temple, 73 years, of Columbus, OH, passed away on Monday January 2, 2017 at Alpine House.
He was born on Wednesday December 8, 1943 in Pickerington, OH
Greg will be greatly missed by his friends and family
Anastasia Nataysha Gravely
Jan 1, 2017
Anastasia Nataysha Gravely, 2 weeks old, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Anastasia was born December 19, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio to Anita Gravely and Darnell Caldwell.
Survived by Parents Anita Gravely and Darnell Caldwell; Siblings De Anthony Stevens, Elindale Gravely, Tyonna Shaw, Tyrell Shaw and Shawndell Caldwell; Auntie and...
Herbert Gene Kinney
Dec 31, 2016
Herbert Kinney, 84 of Columbus, OH passed unexpectedly on December 31, 2016. He war born February 27, 1932 in Shelbiana, KY to the late Drew and Mousie Kinney.
He is preceded in death by son Larry D. Kinney.
Survived by Beloved Shelby June Gartin, daughter; Kathy (Brian) MacDonald, and sons; Paul, Dennis and Eugene (Sherry)...
Tameka Leison Washington
Dec 29, 2016
Tameka Leison Washington, 39, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016
Tameka was born Sunday, July 31, 1977 in Columbus, OH to Arstell Washington and Doretha Simpson
She enjoyed drawing, ASL Sign Language, she made the best cheesecakes and had a very contagious laugh.
She is survived by two daughters; Kamry Richmond and...

Larry Allen Owsley
Dec 26, 2016
LARRY ALLEN OWSLEY, 46, passed away on Saturday December 26 <P> Born September 15, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio to Dewey Owsley and the late Alice Mitchell Owsley. <P> He is survived by his father, 3 brothers, Mike, Owen, and Danny Owsley, 2 sisters, Kanda Whitaker Scott, and Deborah Dunn. Special family friends, Lora Naprawa, Erica Naprawa, and Ida Slone,...