Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

James Cornell Clifford

James Cornell Clifford

Mar 29, 2017

James Cornell Clifford, 63, passed away on March 29, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

James was born on January 16, 1954 in Franklin, WV to Velma Clifford.

James survived by his daughter Michelle Root; Grandchildren Mattqwesha, Maya (Erik), Montel and Maceo; 15 Great Grandchildren; Brother Robert Clifford and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other...

Mary Sue Sowards

Mary Sue Sowards

Mar 28, 2017

Mary Sue Sowards, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2017. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 8, 1960.

Jimmy Lee Carver Jr

Jimmy Lee Carver Jr

Mar 27, 2017

Jimmy Lee Carver Jr., 37, Passed away at home on Monday March 27, 2017.

Jimmy was born on Thursday November 15, 1979 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Jimmy Lee Carver Sr. and Sandra Dailey.

He is survived by his Daughter, Mother, and a host of other family members and friends.

He is preceded in...

James E Peterson

James E Peterson

Mar 25, 2017

James E Peterson, 62 years, of Columbus, OH, passed away at home on Saturday March 25, 2017

He was born on Sunday August 22, 1954 in Greenville, OH, the son of James E Peterson Sr. and Creola Peterson (Allen).

Survivors Include: Wife, Darlene K Peterson, Sister Lillie Burress.

A Service will be held...

Larry Elwood Landers II

Larry Elwood Landers II

Mar 23, 2017

LARRY ELWOOD LANDERS II, age 48, born on Lockbourne AFB October 10th 1968 who passed away at Mt Carmel Medical Center West on March 23rd 2017 after a six weeks battle with pancreatic cancer. Larry was the holder of three IBO World Championships and seven National titles. He was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation and a...

Beverly Kay Brown

Beverly Kay Brown

Mar 20, 2017

Beverly Kay Brown, 73 of Columbus, Ohio died on Monday, March 20, 2017, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Born Monday, June 28, 1943 in Huntington, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Charles Small and Billie Small.

Surviving are daughters, Tenna Brown and Mary Smith, brother Macie Smith and grandchildren- Taylor Lewler, Amber...

George Thomas Brown

George Thomas Brown

Mar 20, 2017

George Thomas Brown, 83, passed away on March 20, 2017. George was born September 28, 1933 in Carroll, OH to the late William and Ruth Brown. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn L. Brown; children, Lawanna (Bill), Tom (Janet), Denise (Jack), Cindy (Tony); 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, along with a host of other...

Larry William Taylor

Larry William Taylor

Mar 20, 2017

Larry William Taylor, 69, passed away on March 20, 2017 at Home.

Larry was born on March 7. 1948.

All services are private

Skylar Morgan Brown

Skylar Morgan Brown

Mar 19, 2017

Princess Skylar Morgan Brown, eager to meet the world, was born prematurely on November 4, 2016 to Brooklyn Summerall and Darrean Brown.

Skylar lived for 4 months and 15 days. God sent her here as a blessing, and she accomplished what she was tasked to do before going back home.

She had a spicy personality...

Emmett Dewitt Gordon

Emmett Dewitt Gordon

Mar 16, 2017

EMMETT DEWITT GORDON, 67, Passed away on March 16, 2017 in Columbus, OH.

Emmett was born on September 21, 1949 Miami, FL to William Harold Gordon and Lillie Pearl (Wade) Gordon.

A viewing will be held Monday April 3, 2017 at Edwards Funeral Service 1166 Parsons Ave Columbus, OH 43206 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM...

Edgar Charles Platel

Edgar Charles Platel

Mar 13, 2017

Edgar Charles Platel, 78, passed away on Monday March 13, 2017 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.

Edgar was born on Tuesday May 10, 1938 to Edgar Platel and Helen (Kitz) Platel in Philadelphia, PA.

Edgar was a proud member of the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps.

He...

Daniel Bruce Golz

Daniel Bruce Golz

Mar 12, 2017

Daniel Bruce Golz, 57, passed away on March 12, 2017 at Mount Carmel West. He was born January 16, 1960 in Chicago Illinois to Frances Jean Allfree and Frank Golz. There will be no services at this time.

Kenneth Micheal Patterson

Kenneth Micheal Patterson

Mar 10, 2017

Kenneth Micheal Patterson, 54 of Columbus, passed away March 10, 2017. He was born January 22, 1963 to Minnie and Richard Patterson. Kenneth M Patterson (Kenny) preceded in death by; Minnie, Richard, Sweet Aunt Maggie, his sister Pam and brother Bob. Survived by second mom Shirley, loving children; Alexis and Ken Jr. (Sarah), grandbabies; Paula, Jaden, Hayden, and soon...

Troy Edward Wright

Troy Edward Wright

Mar 9, 2017

Troy Edward Wright, 53, Passed away on March 9, 2017.

Troy was born on September 24, 1963 in Providence, RI to Victor Wright and Monica Yancey.

A viewing will be held Monday March 27, 2017 at Edwards Funeral Service 1166 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM.

A burial...

Kenneth R Walton

Kenneth R Walton

Mar 8, 2017

Kenneth R. Walton, 69, Passed away at home on March 8, 2017.

Kenneth was born on March 7, 1948 in Newark, OH to Webb and Ann Walton.

Burial to be held at Kirkersville Cemetery.

Arvella Sue Castor

Arvella Sue Castor

Mar 7, 2017

Arvella Sue Castor, 59, of Columbus passed away peacefully on March 07, 2017 at The Laurels of Hilliard. Arvella was born October 31, 1957 to her mother Beulah Laudermilk and father Earl Castor in Wellston, OH. There will be no services held for Arvella. She will be miss dearly by her family; including her children and grandchildren and all...

Floyd Louis Nearhood

Floyd Louis Nearhood

Mar 4, 2017

Floyd Louis Nearhood, 83, passed away on March 4, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.

Floyd was born on December 6, 1934 in Saint Joseph, Missouri to the late Willis Nearhood and Francis Tollard (Bromley).

Floyd severed in the United States Army for over 20+ years.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife...

Pollyanna Gregg

Pollyanna Gregg

Mar 3, 2017

Pollyanna Gregg passed away peacefully at home in Circleville on March 3, 2017. She was born on October 4, 1926 to the late Dorothy and John P. Coburn in Circleville, OH.

Pollyanna is survived by her children; 6 sons and 2 daughters, siblings; 2 brothers, 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Preceded in...

Tracy Lynn Mejd

Tracy Lynn Mejd

Mar 2, 2017

Tracy Lynn Mejd (nAC.e Logsdon) BSN,RN, 43, Passed away on March 2, 2017 in Dublin, OH

Tracy was born May 12, 1973 in Columbus, Ohio to Ron and Linda Logsdon.

Tracy graduated from Ft. Hayes Career Center, Columbus State Community College and Wright State University with a B.S. in Nursing

She is survived...

Saundra Louise Bankston

Saundra Louise Bankston

Mar 2, 2017

Saundra Louise Bankston, 57, passed away on Thursday, March 02, 2017

Saundra was born Tuesday, August 11, 1959 in Columbus, OH to Laverne R Bankston, Sr. and Sylvia Bankston.

She is survived by; Siblings Alfonso Bankston (Karen), Earnestine Bankston and Ruby Ann Bankston-Steele and A Host of Aunts, Uncles, Niece, Nephews, Cousins, friends and other...