Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas
Philip Van Dignan Sr
Nov 28, 2016
But Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
-Matthew 6:33
Philip Van Dignan, Sr., peacefully passed away November 28, 2016, at age 79. Born in Jacksonville, Florida on October 8, 1937, Philip attended the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind (St. Augustine), where...

Mary Catherine Basbagill
Nov 28, 2016
Mary Catherine Basbagill, 84, passed away on November 28, 2016.
Mary was born on September 21, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to Martin Basbagill and Clara Lang.
Mary is survived by 4 nephews Joseph, Robert Jr., John, and Fred Basbagill and 3 nieces Ann Randles, Rosemary Jamison, and Julia Basbagill. She is preceded in death by...
Sotero Tolentino
Nov 27, 2016
Sotero Tolentino, de 66 aA�os, falleciA� el domingo 27 de noviembre de 2016.
Sotero naciA� el lunes 10 de abril de 1950 en Santo Domingo a Juan Tolentino y Rosa Donastor
Le sobreviven;
NiA�os; Seis niA�os sobrevivientes:
Jhonny Tolentino
Wellington Tolentino
Rosa Tolentino
Gladys Tolentino...

Suzanne Lynn Harness
Nov 23, 2016
SUZANNE LYNN HARNESS, 50, Passed away Monday November 23rd. She was born January 5, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to the late David O Sr. & Norma A Phalen Harness. <P> She is survived by, daughters; Amy J. Poe James Jr. and Normalisa Harness; Grandchildren, Sierra, James, Tyreese, Talea, Tanaya, and Faith; two brothers, Jerry Harness and Tom Nichols Sr....

Linda S. Wright
Nov 23, 2016
LINDA S WRIGHT, 47, passed away on Monday November 23 She was born March 13, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Theodore & Carole Rowe Estep Survived by husband, Russell Lee Wright, 1 sister, Paula Cochran & 4 brothers, Joe, Mike, Teddy, and David Estep Beloved by, Elizabeth, Mariah, Tia, & Suzette Preceded in death by a brother,...

Carolyn Hammond
Nov 23, 2016
CAROLYN HAMMOND, 66, passed away on November 23rd. <P> She was born December 12, 1942 in North Carolina <P> She is survived by a son, Allan Evans, 3 grandchildren, and a sister. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Roger Evans; 2 sons, James Elliott Evans, Marcus Welby Evans <P> In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial...

Carlos Alexander Sr
Nov 23, 2016
Carlos Alexander Sr., 52 years, of Columbus, OH, passed away on Wednesday November 23, 2016.
He was born on Wednesday January 29, 1964 in Detroit, MI the son of Wayne Kelly and Sandra Alexander.

Raymond Lewis Puckett
Nov 20, 2016
RAYMOND LEWIS PUCKETT JR. Blizzard baby of 1950, Nov 20. Preceded by Raymond Puckett Sr. Survived by mother Ruth Puckett, sisters; Gayle Puckett Ingram, Jackuelyne Puckett Rays, Daughters, Miranda, Amanda, Christa, Leola, 9 grandsons, host of nephews and a niece. Bro. Lewis Craft and Bexley Ct. family. Ray was a great story teller and grad of Linden McKindley 70...

Marion M. Hand
Nov 19, 2016
MARION M HAND, 54, passed away on Thursday Nov 19 She was born November 16, 1955 in Golfport, Miss to the late Mary F. Young. <P> She is survived by a daughter, Kosmere Hand, Son, Terry Hand, Brother, Robert Calhoun, Sister, Fran Maxwell LeRoy, and 7 Grandchildren <P> A service will be held 1 PM Saturday November 28th at...

James William Runyon II
Nov 18, 2016
James W. Runyon II age 51 passed away unexpectedly on November 18th. Jimmy touched many lives and left this world too soon and will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his mother, Shirley and loving stepfather, Frank Reyna Sr., siblings Timothy Runyon, Kevin Rhonda Runyon, Carolyn Runyon, his son and pride and...

Mary Eleanor Chapman
Nov 17, 2016
Mary Eleanor Chapman, 88, passed away on November 17th.
She was born December 13, 1921 in Glouster, Ohio to John & Bertha Kasty. She was raised by Matthew & Marguerite Taffe
Survived by children Carolyn Ann Schutlz Arch and Norma Louise Schneider, sisters Ellen Kunce & Elois Price, 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a host...

Anthony Baretta Stepp
Nov 13, 2016
ANTHONY BARRETTA STEPP, 31, passed away on Friday November 13 He was born June 20, 1978 in Columbus, Ohio to William L. Stepp and Sharon E. Carles <P> Survived by, Father, William Brenda Cline; Sons, Anthony D. Stepp, Dallas G. Kimbler, <P> Brothers, William Jr., and Kenneth Stepp; Sisters, Lisa Ford Craig, Barbara Stepp Jim, Teresa Stepp Randy, Jessica...

Russell anthony Trudell
Nov 12, 2016
RUSSELL TRUDELL, 27, passed away on Thursday Nov 12 He was born March 12, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio to Russell E Roberts Jr. & Virginia C Trudell <P> He is survived by both parents and a sister, Jacqueline T. Trudell, Step-mother, Drema Roberts, Step-Siblings, Iesha, Johnthan, Shamika Hairston, a half-brother, Milton, Niece, Makenzie Z., Nephews, Amani J., Akhari J....
Charles H Taylor
Nov 11, 2016
Charles H Taylor, 93 years, of Columbus, passed away on Friday November 11, 2016 at his residence.
He was born on Sunday May 13, 1923 in St. Clairsville, OH the son of the late Randall and Ruth Taylor.
Services will be Friday, November 18, 2016 at Mt. Vernon A.M.E. Church, 1127 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus,...
David Leroy Spafford
Nov 10, 2016
David Leroy Spafford, 68, passed away on November 10, 2016. David was born May 17, 1948 in Logan, OH to Chester Leroy Spafford and Betty Jane Spafford.
A service will be held at 3pm Wednesday November 16, 2016 where Family will accept friends from 2PM
www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Robert L. Fields
Nov 10, 2016
ROBERT L. FIELDS SR., 56, went home to be with the lord on Nov 10 Survived by Brenda Fields and their kids Robert Jr. Shaun, and Amanda; 9 Grandchildren. Preceded in death by a grandson and a Brother. Family will receive friends Sat at the Chapel of EDWARDS FUNERAL SERVICE, 1166 Parsons Ave., From 11:30 ? 12:30 PM. Arrangements...
David Carroll
Nov 9, 2016
David Aminne Carroll, 46 was called home Tuesday November 6, 2016 after a long battle with lung cancer.
Aminne was born in Columbus Ohio September 12,1970. He is preceded in death by parents, Viola and David Carroll, nephew Dashae "Whopper" Carroll. He is survived by his five siblings Dailene Carroll,Roscoe Matthews, Tequila Byrd, Brent Carroll (Kondi), Trent...
Shane Allen Vest
Nov 7, 2016
Shane Allen Vest, 22, Passed away unexpectedly Monday November 7, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.
Shane was born on Saturday October 1, 1994 in Columbus, Ohio to Clifford Eldon Vest III and Jody Singleton.
He is survived by his parents Clifford and Jody; Brother Justin Vest; Grandmother Susan Swank; Grandfather Larry Singleton; Girlfriend Katie Belcher and...

Thomas Richard Davis
Nov 5, 2016
Thomas Richard Davis, 83, passed away on Saturday November 5, 2016
Thomas was a Veteran of The United States Army.

Fleming Dewey Thornsbury
Nov 5, 2016
Fleming Dewey Thornsbury, 74, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Fleming was born on March 29, 1940 in North Spring, WV. to George and Lydia Thornsbury.
Fleming proudly served in the United States Army. He was a member of the "Giles Mountain Boys Bluegrass Band" where he played the fiddle and banjo. Fleming taught himself how...