Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas
Devon Abbott
Aug 27, 2015
Devon Daune Abbot, 17, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Thursday August 27, 2015. He was born Tuesday November 25, 1997in Florence, Kentucky, the son of Mikala Abbott-Freeman. He attended Tecumseh High School in Mt. Gilead, Ohio and Marion Franklin High School in Columbus, Ohio.
Devon was an outgoing and fun loving young man whom rarely was...
Jerry Arledge
Aug 26, 2015
Jerry Lee Arledge, 69, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Jerry was a proud Vietnam Veteran and a member Chillicothe VFW Post #108. Jerry was born Tuesday, October 16, 1945 in Columbus, OH to the late Bennie Holbrook and Helen Holbrook. He is survived by One Brother; David Holbrook, Two Sisters; Kathy (Rodney) Zaayer, Judy Yates and Special...
David Gochenouer
Aug 24, 2015
David "Lil Dave" S. Gochenouer, 48, passed away on August 24, 2015.
He was born in Columbus to Martha Smith and the late David S. Gochenouer Sr. He is also preceded in death by his grandson Gavyn and son Joshua Beavers. He is survived by his daughter Harley; special aunt Charlene; five sisters - Flo, Shelly, Penny,...

Dell Rice
Aug 19, 2015
Dell Richard Rice
Dell Richard "BEAR" Rice, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Retired Comm. Plumber Pipe Fitter. Age 63, Birthday April 19, 1952 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware. He was born to the late Margeret G. (Berry) Rice, James O. Rice. He is survived by significant other Tracy...
Joseph Allen
Aug 9, 2015
Joseph W. Allen Sr., was born January 14, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Dallas and Daisy Allen, Sr. Preceded him in death daughter Virginia Allen. Departed this life August 9, 2015, at his residence. He attended Columbus Public Schools. He was a retired employee of the Construction Industries. He leave to mourn his loss: son Joseph W....
Gerald Hegedus
Aug 3, 2015
Gerald Donald Hegedus, 68, passed away on Monday, August 03, 2015.
Gerald was born Thursday, June 12, 1947 in Columbus, OH to the late Frank Hegedus and Vivian Henderson.
He is survived by one Sister, Cathy Cromika and a brother William Hegedus both of Cleveland Ohio. One nephew, Mike Cromika; a great nephew Matthew and...

Eugene McKinney
Jul 27, 2015
Eugene L. McKinney, age 72, of Lowell, OH, died Monday, July 27, 2015, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born December 27, 1942 to the late Lester McKinney and Goldie McKinney. He is also preceded in death by a son Brian McKinney.
He is survived by his wife: Donna McKinney; two Daughters, Shelly McKinney and...
Virginia Ryder
Jul 23, 2015
Virginia Frances Ryder, 97, passed away on July 23, 2015
She is survived by a daughter; 4 adult grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday August 4, 2015, 12 Noon at Shiloh Baptist Church 720 Mt. Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH, where Family will accept friends from 11:00 AM until time...

Martha Rowe
Jul 23, 2015
Martha Ann Rowe, 78, passed away on July 23, 2015. Martha was born November 2, 1936 in Columbus, OH to the late Reginald and Edith Laird. She is also preceded in death by her husband Wilber Wiegand; daughter Tonda Rowe and son Dirk Rowe. She is survived by daughter, Marla Rowe and 4 grand-children; Ashley, Joshua, Zachary, and Samantha;...
Delores Osborne
Jul 17, 2015
Delores Jean Osborne, 84, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015. Delores was born December 2, 1930 in Paintsville, KY to the late George Stambaugh and Anne Stambaugh. She is survived by four Children: Bonnie (Dave) Sealock, Patricia (Danny) McDonald, George Osborne, and Carolyn (Ron) Bowen as well as a Sister; Betty Ramey. She had 23 beautiful grandchildren, Numerous great...
Linda Satterfield
Jul 17, 2015
Linda Lou Satterfield
Linda Lou Satterfield, 73, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015
Linda was born Friday, April 24, 1942 in Washington Court House, OH to the late Robert Haines and Katherine Haines. She was a graduate of Jeffersonville H.S, and operated Satterfield's Range grocery in Range, Ohio, and Satterfield's Union 76 and towing...
Harold Terrell
Jul 16, 2015
Honoring Harold
Harold Brittain Terrell, 93, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015
Harold was born Thursday, November 17, 1921 in Atlanta, GA to the late Louis Terrell and Lula B Terrell
He is survived by four children; Margie N Terrell-Davis, Barbara Terrell-Fulgham, Beverly J Terrell, Eugene Terrell, Five Grandchildren, Michael Terrell, David...
Michael Masterson
Jul 12, 2015
Michael James Masterson
Born June 5, 1960 and passed on July 12, 2015
Formerly Worked at Sheedy Paving
He is survived by 2 daughters Angel of Ohio and Amber Masterson of Florida, 2 sons Matthew Masterson of Floria and Michael Frechette of Florida; 5 grandchildren; 3 brothers Dan, Steve, and Bob; 2 sisters...
Raymond Dudley Royce
Jul 9, 2015
Raymond Dudley Royce Jr., 46, from Cumberland, KY. On 7-9-15 went to be forever embraced in the loving arms of our Lord with his devoted parents Dudley and Norma Jean, his mother-in-law Dorothy and his Aunt Wanda. He was a devoted and amazingly loving husband to wife Ida. The greatest father, stepfather, and grandfather his children should feel blessed...
Jonathan Smallwood
Jun 24, 2015
Jonathan Lee Smallwood, 25, passed away on June 24, 2015, Jonathan was a loving father, son and brother.
Jonathan was born in Columbus on February 11, 1990 to Margaret and Gary Smallwood.
Jonathan is survived by his Parents Gary and Margaret; son Matthew; Step Daughter Ruby; Sisters Erica Johnson (Harry), Tina Kingsolver (Steve), Brittany Wells...
Edith New
Jun 23, 2015
Memorial Service on Monday
Edith Viola (Ferrell) New, 57, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Edith was born Tuesday, June 17, 1958 in Columbus, OH to John Alvis Ferrell and Anna Jean Ferrell
She is survived by two children; Melissa Ernst and Timmy N New, eight grandchildren, Two Brothers; Michael Ferrell, John...
Harry Bennett
Jun 21, 2015
Harry James Bennett, 65, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015 Harry was born February 03, 1950 in Montross, VA to the late William E Bennett, Sr. and Rose Bennett He is survived by his wife; Dorothy Bennett, ten children, a sister; Sue and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins A Funeral Service will be held at Wednesday June 24th...
Monica Danielle Wright
Jun 14, 2015
Honoring Monica
Monica Danielle Wright, 28, passed away on Sunday June 14, 2015
Monica was born Tuesday, June 09, 1987 in Lancaster, OH to Fred Michael Reid and Robyn R Wright and step father John C Miller
She is survived by two children; Nevaeh Payge-olivia Sturgeon, Brayden Mitchell Strugeon
four brothers;...
Ruth Trent
Jun 14, 2015
Ruth Ann Trent , age 76, passed away on June 14, 2015. Retired from Betlin Mang after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by grandfather Frank Givens and Brother Frank (Butch) Givens III. Survived by daughter Yolanda Freeman (Philip), Grandchildren Samantha Ann, Mario, Jasmine and Nacrina; Great Grandchildren, 1 Brother in Law; 1 Sister in Law and a...

Margaret Robinson-Owens
Jun 10, 2015
Margaret Robinson-Owens, 68, passed away on June 10, 2015.
Margaret was born July 23, 1946 in Columbus, OH to Stanley and Della Chenault. She is survived by her Children Kevin and Sharlyn, Brother Fred and a host of other family members.
A Celebration of life will be held Wednesday at 11 AM at the Chapel...