Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Brenda Deloris "Cookie" Hunter
Apr 5, 2016
Brenda D. Hunter AKA Cookie, 64, passed away on April 5, 2016 of natural causes.
Cookie was born on June 6, 1952; she is survived by her Children Antwonne, LaShonne, and Waukeesha Hunter; Brother Dartangnan Yates and a host of other family.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Daniel Ramon Barnes
Apr 3, 2016
Dr. Daniel R. Barnes, Professor of English and Folklore at The Ohio State University, died April 3, 2016
Born May 16, 1940, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, musician, teacher, and friend. He will never be forgotten.
If you would like to donate in Dan's memory to the Folklore Center Support Fund, please...

Charles Arthur Boyd
Apr 1, 2016
Charles Arthur Boyd, age 78, passed away on April 1, 2016. He was the son of the late Luther Boyd and Grace Winland. He is survived by his son Charles A Boyd Jr.
Charles was a veteran of the US Army and an avid fisherman. No services are planned at this time.
Rebecca L Miller
Mar 31, 2016
Rebecca L Miller, 46, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016
Rebecca was born Monday, March 09, 1970 in Columbus, OH to Roy E Vaught and Barbara E Vaught
She is survived by her husband, Barry L Miller, Three Surviving Children; Brandon M Miller, Andrew S Miller, Tamara R Miller, Two Brothers; Roy E Vaught,...

Felix Witcher
Mar 31, 2016
Felix Witcher, age 84, was born to the late Floyd and Lucy Witcher in Keystone, WV on March 9, 1932. He passed away peacefully on March 31, 2016. He is survived by his sisters, and many extended family. Felix will be inurned at Dayton National Cemetery on Friday April 15, 2016 at 3:00 pm with full military honors.

Joy Renee Montgomery
Mar 29, 2016
Joy R. Montgomery, age 57, of Columbus, OH passed away on March 29, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her children, Brandi and Brandon; 4 grandchildren, a brother and a sister, along with many extended family and friends. A memorial service is being planned for a later date.
Anthony Thomas "Tony" Salyers
Mar 28, 2016
Tony "Anthony" Thomas Salyers, 43, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016
Anthony was born Sunday, July 30, 1972 in Columbus, OH to Larry Salyers and the late Lena Catalogna
He is survived by his father, Larry Salyers and his wife Nancy; sisters April (Clarence) Alexander, Sherry Surfer, Tammy (Rob) Carreloa; brothers Michael Cassidy and...

Ezekiel Logan
Mar 25, 2016
EZEKIEL EVERETTE ALLEN LOGAN, 4 months, passed Thursday March 25
?We will always remember Ezekiel Everette-Allen Logan as a happy baby who?s smile would make us forget about all of our problems?
He was born November 4, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio to Everette-Alan Logan and Ni-kia McQueen He is survived by his brothers, Malachi and...
Robert "Bob" Carter
Mar 25, 2016
Robert "Bob" Carter of Columbus, Ohio and Bonita Springs, Florida passed away at the age of 87 on Friday, March 25, 2016 peacefully and surrounded by family at home.
Bob was born November 20, 1928 to Robert and Dorothy Carter. He proudly served in the US Airforce from 1946-1949 and then as a Columbus Firefighter from 1953-1983....

Robert Richard Smetanko
Mar 24, 2016
ROBERT RICHARD SMETANKO, 41, passed away on Wednesday March 24th
He was born September 4, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio to Robert Joe and Retha Messer Smetanko
He is survived by Mother, 2 brothers, Scott Smetanko, David Smetanko, 3 stepchildren, Tiffany Kay Elkins, Heather Elkinsm Retha Ashley Smetanko He is preceded in death by his father...
James Fraley
Mar 21, 2016
Honoring James
James Clifford Fraley, 40, passed away March 21, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. James was born on May 14, 1975, in Columbus, Ohio. He is much loved and dearly missed by hi-s family and friends. A service will be held Edwards Funeral Service Chapel, Friday, March 25, 2016 from 6-8PM Service will follow from 8-9PM. Edwards...

Timothy A. Callahan
Mar 19, 2016
TIMOTHY A. CALLAHAN, 47, passed suddenly Friday March 19th
He was born September 6, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to the late George and Helen Howell Callahan.
He is survived by his loving wife, Catena L. Adams Callahan, 3 step children; Garry Cornell Carly, Nannina Cornell, Monica Ogden Nick, Mother & Father-in-law; George Carmela Adams, brother...

Rachal Ann Fultz
Mar 19, 2016
RACHAL ANN FULTZ, 19, passed away suddenly on Friday March 19th.
She was born April 2, 1990 in Columbus, Ohio to Timothy Wayne and Ray Lou Cline Flutz
She is survived by her parents, a son, Tyree R. Fultz, and 6 Brothers and Sisters, and a favorite aunt; Freda Raines Mike, Grandmother; Patricia Fultz Sonny...
Katrina King
Mar 9, 2016
Honoring Katrina
Katrina Yvette King, 51, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Katrina was born Monday, March 23, 1964
She is survived by; her parents, James King and Loretta Mack, her siblings, Darryl King, Juan King, and Donna Mack
She is preceded in death by her grandparents and aunts
...Arlie Bruce Jones
Mar 9, 2016
Arlie (Denny) Jones, passed away to be with his Lord and Saviour, on March 9th at the Springfield Regional Medical Center, surronded by his family and friends. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 19 years Winnie and their children. His children, daughter Danyel ( Mike) Cornell and son Scott (Laura) Church. David (Christine) Beach, Sheila (Jeff)...
Donna Marie Adams
Mar 5, 2016
Donna Marie Adams, passed away on, March 5, 2016
She is survived by her children; Terrilee, Clinton, William, Walter (Gloria) Tolliver, Cynthia Evans, Drema, and Tavia Adams; step-mother, Minnie Adams; sister, Patricia Banner; sister-in-law Shirley Adams, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins
She is Preceded in death by; parents Pete and Clara...

Margaret Little
Mar 5, 2016
Margaret "Peggy" Little, 71, of Worthington died Tuesday, March 5th at her residence. She was born July 8, 1941 in Columbus to the late Joseph and Kathleen Elizabeth England. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret "Beth" Nadock. No services are planned.
James Lemaster
Mar 4, 2016
James K Lemaster age 76 of Circleville Passed away peacefully March 4th, 2016 with his family by his side. He was a proud Navy Veteran and retired truck driver working many years with Clifton Brothers Farms. He is preceded in death by his parents Jack & Susie Lemaster and a brother-in-law Paul Allison. He is survived by his daughter...
David W. Hunter
Mar 4, 2016
David William Hunter, Jr. passed away on March 4, 2016 at the age of 68 after a month-long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, David, Sr. and sister, Linda. He is survived by his mother, Beulah, son Scott (Molly) Hunter, daughters Angel and Crystal Hunter, son Devin South and daughter Lydia South, brother Fred...
Debbie Sue Francis
Mar 3, 2016
Honoring Debbie
Debbie Sue Francis, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016
Debbie was born Tuesday, September 15, 2015 in Columbus, OH to Roger and Mary Francis
She is survived by; father, Roger Francis; mother, Mary Francis; grandmother, Anna Roberts; grandfather, Norman Ball; uncle Ira Roberts; aunt Tiffany Ross; aunt Shaunnah Thompson; step-mother...