Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Ms. Tessa Chanze

Ms. Tessa Chanze

Jan 27, 2024

Tessa Lee (Swisher) Chanze, 40, of Galloway, Ohio formerly of Negley, Ohio, and Stoneboro Pa., passed into the arms of our Heavenly Father after a valiant battle with cancer on Saturday, January 27th, 2024. She is the daughter of Rick Swisher of Stoneboro, and Zoe and Fred Tomlinson of Negley. Tessa was a graduate of Beaver Local High School in...

Timothy J Smith

Timothy J Smith

Jan 26, 2024

Timothy J Smith passed peacefully on January 26 2024. He was a former pastor for the Methodist church and continued spreading God’s word and helping others throughout his entire life. He spent time in the Fairfield county Dept. of Human Service as a intake worker and was also a Pharmacy Tech for Merck Medical. He is survived by his...

Ms. Sheila Timmons

Ms. Sheila Timmons

Jan 24, 2024

On January 24, 2024, Sheila k. Timmons passed away at the age of 76. Sheila was the biological mother of four children and adopted mother of three. She cared deeply for her family and neighbors. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was. She always ensured that every child who crossed her threshold was safe,...

Lorenzo B Williams

Lorenzo B Williams

Jan 21, 2024

Lorenzo B. Williams Jr died on January 21, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on April 24, 1945 in Westerville, Ohio. He attended Westerville City Schools, Harvard and M.I.T. He served in the US Coast Guard for four years. He lived in Massachusetts and worked at M.I.T. as a researcher for 30 years then moved to Columbus, Ohio during...

Mr. Robert Edward Harshaw, Sr

Mr. Robert Edward Harshaw, Sr

Jan 18, 2024

Robert “Butch” Edward Harshaw, Sr, 72, was a veteran of The U.S Marines Corp. He spent many years employed as a school bus driver, a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, and a Supervisor at the Ohio State University. Robert was well known by his family and friends for his stylish dress attire and outgoing personality. He...

Marjorie A Dakel

Marjorie A Dakel

Jan 18, 2024

Marjorie Ann Call Dakel, 93, died peacefully January 17, 2024, at home. Beloved daughter of Dudley and Mary Call, formerly of old Linden in Columbus, Ohio. Marjorie married Bill Dakel, her high school sweetheart, in 1950. Bill passed away in 2016, after 66 years of marriage. Margie was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School and attended Otterbein University. She...

Mr. John Howard Mason (Doc)

Mr. John Howard Mason (Doc)

Jan 15, 2024

On January 15, 2024, we bid farewell to John "Doc" Howard Mason after a long illness. John was cherished by his family, friends, and members of the central Ohio community and touched the lives of those around him with his diverse passions and adventures. John was born in Wheeling, W.Va. on July 13, 1946. John was preceded in death...

Tyrone Wilks

Tyrone Wilks

Jan 15, 2024

Born November 12, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to Herbert and Linda Wilks, the second youngest of his 4 other brothers. Tyrone passed away at home January 15, 2024 with his family by his side. As a youth, Tyrone was a determined athlete. Smaller than his classmates, he still excelled in football, boxing and experienced success as a wrestling champion...

Annabelle Marie Scott

Annabelle Marie Scott

Jan 14, 2024

Annabelle Marie Scott (Adams) passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024 at Grant Hospital. She was born on April 15, 1955 in Circleville to parents Jay R and Helen Adams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Toren, her brother Roger, and her sister Connie. In spite of the many hardships in life,...

Mrs. Esther Victoria Collier

Mrs. Esther Victoria Collier

Jan 10, 2024

Esther Victoria Collier, aka Vicky. Born January 17, 1966, in East Patchogue, NY. First born to Agnes “Ace” Collier. At the age of 6, Vicky moved to Mount Clement, Michigan where she grew up and became loved by anyone who knew her. After graduating Mount Clement High School, Vicky started her career in Nursing. She began taking classes and studying...

Ms. Angela Marie Bohlken

Ms. Angela Marie Bohlken

Jan 10, 2024

Angela Marie McDaniel Bohlken born December 12th 1968 in Columbus Ohio passed peacefully with her husband by her side on January 10th 2024 @ OSU The James.preceded in death by her mother Pamela Sawyer and father James New she is survived by her husband Johnny Bohlken her children Michael Pamela and Jimbo Mullen her grandchildren Cohen and Emmalyn Mullen...

Richard Lee Kuhnimhof, Jr.

Richard Lee Kuhnimhof, Jr.

Jan 10, 2024

Richard Lee Kuhnimhof Jr., 61, passed away on Wednesday January 10, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. Richard was born on Saturday June 30, 1962 in Fairfield, California to the late Richard and Joyce Kuhnimhof Sr. Richard is survived by his loving daughter Misti Kuhnimhof; Grandson Christian Kuhnimhof; Brother Mike Kuhnimhof (Lori) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and...

Mr. Richard Allen Ashcraft

Mr. Richard Allen Ashcraft

Jan 7, 2024

Richard Allen Ashcraft, 68, passed away at home on January 7, 2024. Richard was born on May 26, 1955, in Kenton County, Kentucky, to his parents Robert Leslie Ashcraft and Betty Jean Thomas, both of whom had also preceded him in death. Richard is survived by his wife, Kathy (Wrobel) Ashcraft as well as his siblings Denny and Debbie Ashcraft....

Sierraerica Renee Gabbert

Sierraerica Renee Gabbert

Jan 6, 2024

Sierraerica “Aire” Gabbert was born July 11th, 1987, in Columbus, Ohio. Sierraerica passed away January 6th, 2024, after a long struggle with an illness from a gunshot wound that happened about 10 years ago. She passed away at OSU Hospital East. Sierraerica was 36 years old. Sierraerica was survived by her 4 children Danasia, Carmyah, Ke’Trayvion, Charles; mother Diana...

Mr. William Henry Neal

Mr. William Henry Neal

Jan 2, 2024

William Henry Neal (December 19, 1942-January 2, 2024 Bill was born in Troy, Oh on December 19, 1942, to Sherman and Reba (Hamilton) Neal. He went to be with the lord on January 2,2024. He passed away at the age of 81 surrounded by family. He was one of five children. He attended Groveport High School and graduated in...

Mr. John Mincey, Jr.

Mr. John Mincey, Jr.

Dec 29, 2023

Profile Of Mr. John Mincey Jr. was born to the late Talmadge Eugene Mincey and Alma Ward Mincey. In Bulloch County, City of Statesboro, GA Attends the Bulloch School System, Worked with his Dad and Mom on the Farm. As a young boy joined the Smith Grove Baptist Church in Statesboro, GA. John knew as (J.R) in the Ohio, State....

Mr. Edward Eugene Gasaway

Mr. Edward Eugene Gasaway

Dec 27, 2023

Edward E. Gasaway Jr. 50, passed away unexpectedly December 27, 2023 at OSU hospital. Ed was born on October 25, 1973 in Bellaire, Ohio to Edward E. Gasaway and Linda Cordery. Ed was a graduate of Bridgeport High School 1992 where he received an All-State basketball player award. He went to West Liberty College where he received an associates Degree...

Myra Kay Stephens

Myra Kay Stephens

Dec 26, 2023

Kay gained her wings at home with her long-time partner John Bango by her side.

She is proceeded in death by her son Joshwa Bowen.

Kay us survived by her sons, Justin Stephens, Jermey Bowen, and her grandson Jaylan Bare Bowen.

She is also survived by her parents Mike and Nancy Bowen, her...