Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Carrie McClure
Jul 5, 2016
Carrie McClure, 82, Passed away Sunday July 5th. at the Columbus Colony Elderly Care Center. <P> Private arrangements in Columbus, Ohio are being handled by Edwards Funeral Service. <P> Carrie will be buried in West Memphis, AR <P>

Valentina Y. Kondratenko
Jul 5, 2016
Valentina Y Kondratenko, 89, passed July 5th.
She was born in Moscow, Russia to the late Yakov and Natalia Voronzova Voronzov
She is survived by Children Marina Schmidt George and Tatiana Kondratenko; 3 Grandchildren and a Great Grandchild.
Calling Hours 5:00 ? 7:00 PM Tuesday at the Chapel of EDWARDS FUNERAL SERVICE, 1166...

Margaret Mary Martin
Jul 4, 2016
Margaret Mary Martin, 57, passed away on Monday, July 04, 2016
Margaret was born Monday, May 04, 1959 in Columbus, OH to Mary Jeffrey
She is survived by; Husband Robert Martin, three Children Maggie, Matthew and Amanda; two grandchildren Nicholas and Christopher and a host of friends and other family Members.
Services are...
Don L. Williams
Jul 4, 2016
Don L. Williams passed away July 4, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born April 19, 1959.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Services pending
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Michael Dunbar
Jul 2, 2016
Michael Dunbar, age 54, died Thursday in Columbus. He was born Sept. 3, 1961, son of John David and Ruth Irene (Crofts) Dunbar. He is survived by his brother Mark Dunbar (Linda), nephew Evan Dunbar and various cousins. Family will receive friends from 12 noon until 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Edwards Funeral Service, 1166 Parsons...

Micheal James Thompson
Jul 1, 2016
Micheal James Thompson, 46, passed away July 1, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born June 22, 1970 in Nelsonville, Ohio to Wayne and Ethel Thompson.
He is survived by a daughter Christina Howard; three sisters, Cheryl Thompson, Hudson, Florida; Sonya Johnson, Hudson, Florida; Judith Thomas, Hudson, Florida; a grandson, Xavier Clark and a host...

Hannah Kelley Cox
Jul 1, 2016
Hannah Kelley Cox (Baby Hannah) was born at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio on July 1st 2016 at 2:00 AM to Hannah Kelley Jones and Robert T. Cox II.
Baby Hannah is preceded in death with her big brother Jamarion Broom-Cox and Great Grandfather Harvey Jones.
Baby Hannah is leaving...

Luxoria Colquitt
Jun 30, 2016
Luxoria Colquitt, 72, was called home to be with the Lord on June 30th
She was born in Lavaca, AL to the late Preston and Addie Morgan Lassiter Survived by husband; Bennie, two sons; Jeffrey and Bennie Jr. and a daughter; Cindy
Preceded in death by daughter; Donna, two sisters; Ida Williams, and Thelma Turner...

John Alan "Johnny" Crevison
Jun 28, 2016
John "Johnny" Alan Crevison, 62, passed away June 28, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born June 4, 1954 to the late Charles Lee and Jean Crevison in Flint, Michigan.
He lives to cherish his memory loving siblings, and many nieces and nephews.

Samuel R. Salem
Jun 28, 2016
Samuel R. Salem, 80, of Cheshire, OH left this world Tuesday, June 28 after a very brave battle against cancer. He explored all options, participated in a very aggressive treatment, but when he saw that he could not win this fight, he left on his own terms with his children by his side.
Born Dec. 16, 1930...

Georganna Jennings
Jun 27, 2016
Georganna Jennings, 63, passed away on June 27, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born August 12, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Neil and Gwendolyn Price.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Don Asbell of Columbus, Ohio, and her caring children.

Patricia Ann Gemperline
Jun 24, 2016
PATRICIA ANN GEMPERLINE, 78, passed away Thursday June 24 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born July 20, 1931 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Joseph & Margaret Cole Shonebarger. She is survived by her husband of 50+ yrs, James Gemperline, Children; Joseph, Mary Edward White, Patrick Sarah, and Joan, 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, Sister; Rita...

David G Burkhammer
Jun 23, 2016
David G. Burkhammer Jr., 48, passed away June 23, 2016 in Columbus, OH.
He was born to the late David G. Burkhammer Sr., on March 14, 1968 in Columbus, OH.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Burkhammer; and a brother Tim Burkhammer.
He is preceded in death by his father, David G....

Emma Fincher
Jun 21, 2016
EMMA JEAN FINCHER, 95, passed away Sunday morning June 21. She was born May 1, 1914 in Meansville, GA to the late Hick & Clara ?Williams? Fincher <P> She leaves to cherish her memory, Aaron A. "Bo" Andrews, Sylvia Brown, Jennie Brooks, 10 Grandchildren and 24 Great Grandchildren. <P> She is preceded in death by both parents and a...
Rafael R "Richie" Melendez
Jun 21, 2016
Rafael R. Melendez, 37, passed away June 21, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born on October 6, 1978 in Richland, Washington to Rafael and Gloria Melendez.
He is survived by his loving wife Nicole M. Melendez, 2 daughters, Lyric and Maddie Melendez and 2 step-children Jayde and Bryson, along with a host of other...
Eddie Lee Oates
Jun 20, 2016
Eddie Lee Oates, 60, passed away on June 20, 2016 in Columbus, OH.
Eddie was born April 29, 1956 in Columbus, OH.
He is survived by his loving children Shamika Funderburke, Brandon Oates, and Brandi Oates; grandchildren Raiijah, Alexus, Brea-Jon, and Britian, and a host of family and friends.
He is Preceded in...

Helen Elizabeth Crosby
Jun 20, 2016
Helen Crosby, age 92, of Columbus, died Monday, June 20, 2016, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH.
Helen was born January 29, 1924 in Syracuse NY to the late William and Anna Williams. She is also preceded in death by her husband Bill of 36 years; two children - Robert Crosby and Darlene Duffey; and a grandson...
Joseph M. Wathen
Jun 19, 2016
Joseph "Marty" Marvin Wathen, 84, passed away June 19, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born April 17, 1932 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Joseph and Anise Wathen.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Anise (Basham) Wathen; his brother Jim; his sister Kathryn; his loving wife Wilma (Elliott) Wathen.
...Lola Ann Lawson
Jun 17, 2016
Lola Ann Lawson of Columbus, Ohio was born September 1, 1948 in Elyria, Ohio to Edwin and Hazel Lawson. She was a graduate of Elyria High School in Elyria, Ohio. She moved to California where she lived for many years. She eventually moved back to Ohio and settled in Columbus where she worked in the hospitality industry.
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Shelley J. Peaks-Waters
Jun 17, 2016
SHELLEY J. PEAKS-WATERS, 58, passed away Wednesday June 17 at OSU Medical Center. She was born May 18, 1951 to the late John Neil and LillianHendricks Carter. Shelley graduated from Columbus East High School in 1961, was an accomplished writer and poet. <P> She leaves behind as survivors, Sons, Ronald Allen Peaks Jr., Michael Kent Peaks Nene; daughters, Shelley...