Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Harold McKenzie
Nov 3, 2016
HAROLD MCKENZIE, 69, passed away on Tuesday Nov 3 He was born Jan 23, 1940 in Paintsville, KY to the late Fred & Zora Belle McKenzie <P> Survived by wife of 35 years, Sharon Kay, children, Carri Henry, Jody Hill, Jackie Sword, Fred McKenzie, Teresa Muncy, Marlena McKenzie, sister, Janet Scarbury and many other brothers & sisters, 5 grandchildren...
Dorothy Ann Washington
Nov 3, 2016
Dorothy Ann Woodfork, Washington was born May 20th, 1952 to Marvin and Iva Woodfork in Chillicothe, OH.
She was retired from F.C.P.F.M. Ms. Washington departed this life after a brief illness. Husband Daniel O Washington, Mother Iva Woodfork, Father Marvin Woodfork, One sister, Two brothers and Four nephews precedes her in death.
Loving memories will...
Douglas Bryan Kennedy
Nov 2, 2016
Douglas Bryan Kennedy, 60, passed away on November 2, 2016 in Columbus, OH
Douglas was born July 25, 1956 in Springfield, OH
Doug was a devoted tool & die worker.
He is survived by his son, Benjamin Andrew Kennedy of London, OH; his daughter, Anna Ruth (Joshua) Flood of Gahanna, OH; mother, Delora...

Betty Jean Weems
Nov 1, 2016
BETTY JEAN WEEMS, 71, passed away on Sunday November 1 She was born April 11, 1938 in Terrell, TX to Pearl Lee Bridges <P> She is survived by her loving husband, Tommy Weems, Children, Belinda Y. Ruff, Bernard J. Norton, Tommy Weems Jr., Susan Weems, Dorothy Weems, 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, siblings, Bertha, Marthaine, Aaron, Allen, Carolyn, Jeanette...
John Edward Hashman
Nov 1, 2016
John Edward Hashman, 67, passed away November 1, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio
He was born October 15, 1949 in Drakes, Ohio to the late Josephine and Irvine Hashman
John is survived by his wife, Brenda Hashman; his daughter, Joetta (Jimmy) Singleton; his siblings, Pauline (Raymond) Fisher, Karen Hashman, Larry Hashman, Jessica Hashman, James (Sherry) Hashman;...
Robert R Mayes
Oct 30, 2016
Robert R Mayes passed away on October 30, 2016 in Columbus, OH. He was born August 5, 1961 in Greenville, OH to Helen and Robert R Mayes.
He was the proud owner of Advanced Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing, prior to that he worked for Mansfield Heating and Cooling and Flexible. Some of his hobbies with his family...

Eddie Caldwell
Oct 29, 2016
Eddie Caldwell, 44 years, of Columbus, OH, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at his residence.
He was born on Thursday March 2, 1972 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Edward and Jacqueline Caldwell.
Eddie will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
Dolores Oleta Johnson
Oct 24, 2016
Dolores Oleta Johnson passed away peacefully on October 24, 2016 at her home. She was born January 8, 1934 in Langsville, OH to Carol R. Pierce and Nellie Abdon. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 57 years, Bill and brothers Carol Pierce Jr. and Robert Pierce. She is survived by her sister Sandra (Chuck)...
Loretta Annette Cunningham-Glenn
Oct 21, 2016
Loretta Annette Cunningham-Glenn
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
In loving eternal memory of our beloved mother...
Paul Thomas "P.T." Highfill Jr
Oct 21, 2016
Paul Thomas Highfill Jr., "P.T" 37, passed away suddenly on Friday October 21, 2016
P.T was born on Thursday November 2, 1978 to Paul Thomas Highfill and Rhonda K. Highfill (Wooten) in Columbus, Ohio.
He is survived by his Father, Paul; children Jordan Highfill and Maleia Highfill; Granddaughter, Nevaeh Highfill, Sister Sheila Sagraves; his children's...

Brenda Lee Hager
Oct 17, 2016
Brenda Lee Hager, 57, passed away October 17, 2016 in Reynoldsburg, OH. She was born October 30, 1958 in Lancaster, OH to Harold and Beulah Hager. As requested by Brenda she will be cremated with no showing. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family.

MARJORIE BARNHART
Oct 16, 2016
MARJORIE M. LEE BARNHART, 78 passed away Sunday October 16th at Community Healthcare Center. She was born January 27, 1933 in Marion Ohio to the late James and Stella Gay Lee
She leaves to cherish her memory three children; Marnee Randy Robinson of Marion, Tom Geer of Allen, TX and Melissa Dwight Miller of Cardington; four siblings;...

Allan B Rain
Oct 16, 2016
Allan B Rain, 75, passed away October 16, 2016 in Columbus, OH.
Allan was born November 29, 1940 in Boston, MA to Harry Rain and Mildred Marcoux.
He will be greatly missed by all of his friends and family.

Julie Dexter
Oct 16, 2016
Julie Dexter, age 53, of Gahanna, died suddenly on October 16th. Julie was born June 21, 1959 in Bellbrook, Ohio. She also lived some time in Xenia and Columbus. Julie loved her family, children, gardening and especially big parties. Julie was employed at ARC Industries East where she was proud of her work. She was a ten year volunteer...

Mark Kriston Brown
Oct 15, 2016
MARK K BROWN, 53, passed away on Friday October 15
He was born February 11, 1957 in Camden, TN and a veteran of the US Navy
Survived by wife, Kathe, Step-daughter, Kimberly, brother, Eric Preceded in death by his father
No services are planned per family request.
Arrangements by Edwards Funeral...

James Gemperline
Oct 15, 2016
James Paul Gemperline, 87, passed away suddenly Saturday October 15 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center. James was born August 27, 1924 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Edward & Nora Gemperline. He was preceeded in death by his wife of 50+ yrs, Patricia Gemperline. He is surivived by Children; Joseph, Mary Edward White, Patrick Sarah, and Joan, 8...

Ger'mani Dowell
Oct 13, 2016
Ger'Mani Dowell, 1 Month 8 Days, Passed away on Thursday October 13, 2016 at the Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Ger'Mani was born on Monday September 5, 2016 at the Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio to loving parents Eugene C. Dowell and Adriana M Jenings.
Full Obituary Pending
Ruth Belle Brown
Oct 12, 2016
Ruth Belle Coffin Brown was born on October 6, 1931, in Maryville, Tennessee to Roscoe E. and Julia Belle Griffith Coffin. She departed this life on October 12, 2016, surrounded by her family.
Ruth accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a longtime dedicated and beloved member of Centenary United...
Kevin Brian Malling
Oct 12, 2016
Kevin Brian Malling, 55, passed away October 12, 2016 in Columbus, OH.
He was born February 27, 1961 in Columbus, OH to Jack Frederick Malling and Myrtle Marie Byers.
Kevin is survived by his loving wife Kulah Malling and children, Kelly (Brian) Self, Kevin Eldridge Malling, and Krystal Elizabeth Malling.
He will be...

Kayden Faye Marie Wente
Oct 10, 2016
KAYDEN FAYE MARIE WENTE, 9 months, passed away Saturday Oct 10 She was born January 6, 2009 and is survived by her parents, Eric D. and Heather M Gwinn Wente, grandparents, Hobert & Linda Gwinn, Duane & Margaret Wente, and cousins, Faith, Riley, Madison, and Morgan. <P> A service will be held 1 PM Thursday at the Chapel of...