Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas
Jacqueline Hendrix
Dec 23, 2015
Jacqueline Yvonne Hendrix, 63, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Jacqueline was born Wednesday, December 10, 1952 in Columbus, OH to the late Robert Smith and Margaret Smith
She is survived by; Spouse; Charles Hendrix, Sr.
Children; One Surviving Child: Charles (Melissa) Hendrix, Jr.
Siblings; Barbara Dennis, Teresa Croshire, Cheryl...
Gary Justice
Dec 16, 2015
Gary David Justice, 57, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Gary was born April 21, 1958 in Stockton, CA to the late Thomas Justice and Nomie Beal. He is survived by two brothers and three sisters. A Funeral Service will be held Monday December 28 at Columbus Primitive Baptist Church, 599 Hilock Rd. at 11AM where family will...
Rosamund Whitt
Dec 15, 2015
Rosamund Elson Whitt, 70, passed away on Tuesday December 15, 2015 in Columbus, OH.
Rosamund was born Friday July 13, 1945 in Coshocton, OH to Harry and Priscilla Elson.
She is survived by; Sons Jim (Michele), David (Cynde), Paul (Sasithorn), and John (Kristen) Whitt; Two Brothers Tom Elson of Columbus and Frank Elson of Zanesville;...
Paul Blackburn
Dec 15, 2015
Paul Blackburn, age 66, of Columbus, OH, died Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam war.
He was the son of the late Paul Blackburn and the late Margaret Long
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years: Barbara Dillon,...
Richard Rupe
Dec 8, 2015
Richard Rupe, age 52, of Columbus, OH, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015, in Columbus, OH.
Survived by Mother, Rosemary Rupe; Siblings, Debbie, Carol, David, Kim, Brenda (Susie) and Grandfather, Wayne Williams
Preceded in death by Father, Richard Rupe; Grandmother, Docia Williams; and sister, Patti Neil
Services being held at Edwards Funeral Service, 1166...
Nelson Thomson
Dec 5, 2015
Nelson P, Thomson (Tom), born January 23, 1924. Passed away December 5, 2015. Graduate of North High School 1942. Navigator of U.S. Navy WWII. Graduate of OSU School of Journalism in 1949.
Was the Founder of the Short North Gazette. Author of Birding in Ohio. Past feature writer and nature columnist for Columbus CJ.
Passions...
Arron Brocklehurst
Nov 26, 2015
Honoring Arron
Arron Joseph Brocklehurst, 19, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015
Arron was born Monday, March 04, 1996 in Dover, OH to David Brocklehurst and Sharon Brocklehurst
He is 2014 graduate of Zanesville High School and an avid book-lover
He is survived by; Brothers: Matthew Brocklehurst & Christopher Brocklehurst...
Franklin Kennedy
Nov 26, 2015
Honoring Frank
Franklin F Kennedy, 57, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015
Franklin was born June 04, 1958 in Columbus, OH
Frank was a Deputy Sheriff for 32 years with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, retired as Sergeant. He served in various divisions within the department. He enjoyed family, golf and carpentry....
Bonnie Reall
Nov 24, 2015
Bonnie Lee Reall, 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Bonnie was born Tuesday, September 06, 1938 in Aurora, WV to the late Herman Schaffer and Betsie Schaffer
She is survived by children; Danny (Lynn) Wiles, Sandy (Rick) Cassidy, Kim (Woody) Kyle, Vernon (Elena) Wiles, Trina (Bob) Wiles, and Paula (Donny) Berry 14 grandchildren...

Robert Burke
Nov 21, 2015
Robert Burke, age 70, of Reynoldsburg, died November 21, 2015, at Mt. Carmel East in Columbus, OH. He was the son of the late Robert Burke and Andree Burke. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; two sons Robert C.(April) Burke and Michael G. Burke; two grandchildren and many other family and friends.
Paul "Dusty" Rosenbaum
Nov 20, 2015
Paul "Dusty" Edward Rosenbaum (Melfi), 63, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015
Paul was born Sunday, June 01, 1952 in Columbus, OH to William Rosenbaum and Barbara Bryan
He is survived by soulmate; Lynn Bateman, daughter; Stephanie Struckman, grandchildren; Alyssa Bell and Michael Struckman
Mother; Barbara (Jerry) Bryan
Siblings; Vicky...

James Stapleton
Nov 19, 2015
James R. Stapleton, age 63, of Grove City, OH, died November 19, 2015 at his home. He was the son of the late Bob and Marie Stapleton. He is also preceded in death by 2 sons. He is survived by his daughter Heather; a granddaughter Audrey; and was the oldest of 7 children.
A Graveside Service will...

Darnell Clinkscale
Nov 18, 2015
In loving Memory of Darnell L Clinkscale, 45, of Columbus, Ohio, who passed away Wednesday November 18, 2015. Darnell was born on April 3, 1970 in Youngstown, Ohio and graduated from South High School. He went on to graduate from DeVry University in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his sister, Karnina Clinkscale-Titus; Brothers, Fredrick, Gabriel Sr., Derrick, Turil...

Frances Body
Nov 16, 2015
Snapshot of Frances' Life
Frances J. Body, 79, formerly of Coshocton, died at the Heath Nursing Care Center November 16, 2015. Frances was born July 2, 1936, in Kyle, WV to the late Addie and Ralph Washington. She married the late Charlie Body on March 5, 1958. Frances was a longtime member of St. Andrews AME Church....
Christine McQuirt
Nov 12, 2015
Christine McQuirt, 59, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015
Christine was born Saturday, January 14, 1956 in Westerville, OH to Bernard (Ola) Siniff
She is survived by Two Children; Rachel and Lucshonda, and numerous other family members.
A Funeral will be held Friday November 20 at 11AM, Edwards Funeral Service, 1166 Parsons...
Edward Bridges
Nov 8, 2015
Snapshot of Eddie's Life
Edward Darling Bridges, Jr., "Eddie", "Mutt-Redd", was born in Atlanta, GA on December 19, 1936 to the late Jessie Mae and Edward Darling Bridges, Sr. He was called from his labor to eternal rest on November 8, 2015 at Grant Hospital.
During his career, Eddie worked many different jobs. He was...
Joe Clayton
Nov 3, 2015
A Service will be held on Tuesday November 3, 2015 at 6:00 PM at the chapel of Edwards Funeral Service, Where family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until time of service.

Edith Smith
Nov 2, 2015
Edith Joann Smith, 81, passed away on Monday, November 02, 2015
Edith was born Saturday, March 24, 1934
She is survived by;
One Son; Robert L Smith, Jr., Grandchildren; Wenonah King, Jamie King, Jimmy L King, Jason Glenn, Tonia Vincent, And Numerous Great Grandchildren
She is Preceded in death by both...
Rosa Mayhorn
Oct 31, 2015
Rosa Belle Fields Mayhorn, 79, born March 12, 1936 in Stonecoal West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015 She is preceded in death by her parents Willie and Frances (Salmons)Fields; husband John B. Mayhorn; Grand-daughter Amber Williamson, and Great grand-daughter Sydney Reed. Survived by daughter Sharon (Michael) McCoy; son Willie (Shirlene) Mayhorn; Daughter Francis Williamson; daughter Geraldine...

Lauren Geib
Oct 22, 2015
Remembering Lauren Geib
Lauren (Larry) Hugh Geib age 62 passed away on October 22, 2015 with fight of lung cancer. Larry was born February 28, 1953 in Meadville, PA to Father Jack M Geib of Franklin, PA and mother Marjorie J Werley of Meadville, PA. Larry enjoyed raising finchs, gardening and decorating his home. Preceded in death...