Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Jacqueline Hendrix

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...