Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Raymond Clark
Dec 19, 2014
Raymond Clark, 91, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014
Raymond was born March 22, 1923 in Columbus, OH to the late Ambrose and Cecil Clark.
A proud veteran of the US Navy, WWII
He is survived by a daughter, Linda Smith,
Five grandchildren, Debbie, Freda "Sissy" Michael, Carrie, Ray Keith,...

Sherry Lynn Davis
Dec 18, 2014
Sherry Lynn Davis, age 47, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Sherry was born Tuesday, November 21, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio to James Gallagher and Georgianna Lower. She is survived by her loving Husband Wes Davis; Children; Monica Gallagher Johnathon Gabriel, Tamika Foster Garrett Orahood, Tessa Foster, Shane Rice, Rodney Rice, Vantasha Foster. Grandchildren; Jessica,...

Iras M. Fulton
Dec 13, 2014
IRAS M FULTON, 71, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014
IRAS was born October 14, 1943 in CHICAGO, IL to HARRISON ANDERSON and MARY ANDERSON.
She was the first African American woman in Chicago to drive an 18 wheel truck for CCA Corporation in 1973
She graduated from Sangamon State University a...
Gertie Blackwell
Dec 12, 2014
Honoring Gertie
Gertie Faye Blackwell, 86, of Gahanna, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014
Gertie was born March 03, 1928 in Ovapa, WV to the late Lemon and Locie Hicks
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gahanna.
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Ned Lance Shreffler
Dec 11, 2014
Ned Lance Shreffler, 91, passed away on December 11, 2014. Ned was born July 4, 1923 in Shelby, Ohio. Ned was a Teacher and also an Engineer who served as a Demobilization Specialist in the United States Army. Ned leaves behind a Wife, Marilyn, and a Daughter, Kristina Goettler.

Chuck Edwards
Dec 8, 2014
Charlie Edwards Chuck, 75, passed away on Monday December 8, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Chuck was born Friday August 18, 1939 in McKee, Kentucky to the late Robert and Mandy Edwards. He is survived by Wife, Rilda Edwards; Children James McGrath, Larry McGrath Stephanie, Susan McGrath, and Ann McGrath; Brothers Luther Edwards; Sisters Opal Kelly, Bernice Chaffin, Bonnie Sites,...

Thomas Winfield Curry
Dec 7, 2014
Thomas Winfield Curry, 73, passed away on December 7, 2014. Thomas was born on March 3, 1941 to Milton and Mamie Curry in Thomson, Georgia. Thomas is survived by his lovely wife, Nena J. Curry.

Anthony H. Ridley
Dec 6, 2014
Anthony Hawthorne Ridley, Sr. went to be with the Lord, at the age of 60, on Saturday December 6, 2014. Affectionately known as "Tony" he was born on May 28, 1954. Tony attended Columbus Public Schools. He worked for many years at Wesley Construction. Tony had a heart of gold, always joking, laughing, and making other smile. He was...

Teddy William Kuhn
Dec 4, 2014
Teddy William Kuhn, 54, passed away on Thursday December 4, 2014. Teddy was born on August 28, 1960 to Kelton and Patricia Kuhn. Teddy leaves behind a lovely wife, Theresea Kuhn, and many other loved ones.

Mary Ann Taylor
Dec 3, 2014
Mary Ann Taylor, 59, passed away on Wednesday, December 03, 2014. Mary was born Friday, April 01, 1955 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Thomas Andrew & Betty Louise Leach Taylor. She is survived by Two children; Patricia Bobby Yoder and Shawn Miller April Rutherford, Four grandchildren; Ashley Yoder, Brian Yoder, Chelsie Miller Shawn Payne, and Gavin Rutherford, One...

Destinie Renee Booker
Nov 30, 2014
Destinie Renee Booker, 14, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 30, 2014.
Destinie was born March 09, 2000 in Columbus, OH to Edward and Michelle Booker.
She is survived by her parents Edward Tarima Booker and Michelle Booker; Special Mom Desire Booke; Grandmothers Iona Stone, Delores Booker, and Linda...

William Anthony Guthrie
Nov 28, 2014
William Anthony Guthrie, 49, passed away on November 28, 2014. William was born on May 21, 1965 to Sanford and Patricia Guthrie.

Jose David Mesino-Martinez
Nov 28, 2014
Jose David Mesino-Martinez, 19, Passed away on November 28, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio.
Jose was born January 10, 1995 in Mexico to Mariano Mesino and Lucina Martinez.
Jose is survived by his loving sister Esthela Mesino and a host of friends and other family members
A Service will be held 5PM on Sunday...

Jennifer Nicole Fisher
Nov 28, 2014
Jennifer Nicole Fisher, 34, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014
Jennifer was born December 30, 1979 in Cincinnati, OH to Jeffery Fisher Sr. and Geraldine Fisher
She is survived by both parents, two brothers; Justin and Jeffery Jr Amy, three sisters, Misty, Heather, Gabrielle, a step-father; Steven Arnold Jr. And a host of nieces,...

James Ronald Deffenbaugh
Nov 27, 2014
James Ronald Deffenbaugh, 78, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014 in Columbus, OH.
James was born Friday, April 10, 1936 in London, OH to Ward Deffenbaugh and Mirla Deffenbaugh
He is Preceded in death by; Parents Ward and Mirla Deffenbaugh and his loving wife Dorothy Deffenbaugh.
A Memorial Service will be held...

Michael Alan McKinley
Nov 26, 2014
Michael Alan McKinley, 68, passed away on Wednesday November 26, 2014
Michael was born Wednesday July 24, 1946 in Akron, OH to the late Paul E. and Maxine M. McKinley.
He is survived by Wife Jodi McKinley and Sister Sue.
Michael was a happy man who loved his wife, and loved his life....

Donald James Roth
Nov 24, 2014
Donald James Roth, 65, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014
Donald was born Saturday, March 19, 1949 in Columbus, OH to the late Paul Roth and Lavesta Kline
He is survived by Four Children; Donald Roth III, Anita Roth, Donald Roth Jr, and Susan Roth, One Surviving Sister; Laverta White. 14 Grandchildren and 1...

Frances L. Roush
Nov 23, 2014
Frances Frankie Roush Quickle 70, passed away on November 23, 2014. Frankie was born September 24, 1944 in Columbus, OH to John Frances Leach Ryan. She is survived by five sons, Tom, Tim, Todd, Lee, and Mike, a daughter, Becky, 16 Grandchildren, a sister, Shirley, two brothers; Mike and Harold, her father; John and her best friend; Cookie Cutlip....

Kevin Rideout
Nov 21, 2014
Kevin Rideout, 55, passed away on November 21, 2014. Kevin was born to Loretta and John Rideout on February 6, 1959 in Columbus Ohio.

Clyde "Bullet" Scott
Nov 21, 2014
Clyde "Bullet" Scott, 50, passed away surrounded by his family and friends after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Clyde was born on March 8, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Marcia Snell; children, Clyde L. Scott, Sara Snell, Katie Snell, Amy Derek Cremeans, Jessica Eugene Snell, and Gary Brandi Snell; mother, Mary I....