Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Alice Mae Luke
Jun 6, 2014
In Loving Memory of Alice Luke
Alice Mae Luke was born March 6, 1931 in Ensley, Alabama to the late Mary M. Harris and Farris Luke SR. She departed this life on June 6, 2014 at Eastland Manor Senior Citizen Community Columbus, Ohio. She was baptized as a teenager at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Sharples, West Virginia....

Theadosia Maynard
Jun 6, 2014
In Loving Memory of Theadosia Maynard
Theadosia Maynard, 72, passed away on June 6, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on July 2, 1941 in Logan, West Virginia to the late Garfield J. Parker and Thelma (Dutton) Parker. She is survived by her Son, Daniel Pierson; Daughter, Mary Downing; Brothers, Eugene (Lola) Parker and George (Mariann)...

Faye Lopez
Jun 1, 2014
In Loving Memory of Faye Lopez
Faye Elaine Lopez, 50, passed away on June 1, 2014. She was born on December 18, 1963 in Titusville, Florida to Charles Brewer and Sylvia Riggs. She is survived by her Mother, Sylvia; her Husband, Steve Louvine Lopez; Daughter, Shannon Lee Trout; Brothers, Charles Brewer Jr, (Jeanette) and Michael Brewer (Brenda);...

Daryll G. Osborne
May 31, 2014
Daryll G. Osborne, 57, went to be with Christ May 25, 2014 at the OSU Ross Heart Hospital. He was born July 23, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to Noah and Juanita Osborne. Daryll attended Marion – Franklin High School prior to joining the U.S. Marine Corps where he served for 4 years. After discharge he pursued a much loved...

Ester Harber
May 31, 2014
In Loving Memory of Ester Harber
Ester Delores Harber, 66, of Columbus passed away on May 31, 2014. Ester was born to Frank and Laura Harber on October 20, 1947.

Joyce A. Bentele
May 30, 2014
In Loving Memory of Joyce Bentele
Joyce A. (Mallory) Bentele, 69, passed away on May 30, 2014 in Columbus, OH. She was born in Peoria, IL to the late Cecil and Iola (Day) Mallory on May 22, 1945. Joyce is survived by her Son, John(Racquel) Hickman; Daughters, Dawn Hickman-McDougal, Deanna Hickman; Seven Grandchildren and Six Great-Grandchildren; Brothers,...

R'Mani Brightwell
May 29, 2014
R'Mani Brightwell of Columbus passed away on May 29, 2014. R'Mani was born to Roger Witherspoon and Arielle M. Brightwell on May 22, 2014.

Frank Henry Vonville
May 28, 2014
Frank Henry Vonville, 59, of Westerville, passed away peacefully at home May 28, 2014. He grew up in Westerville and graduated High School in 1972. He married in 1973 and joined the Union of Heat and Frost Asbestos Workers, Local 44, a member for 30 years. He enjoyed golfing, camping and especially Bonfires! He will be missed by many....

Roger A. Chochard
May 25, 2014
Roger A. Chochard, 50, passed away on May 25, 2014. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Vernon and Carol Adkins on June 4, 1963. He is survived by his Wife, Shelley; Parents, Vernon and Carol Adkins. The Service is private per the family.

Robin Charles Grabowski
May 24, 2014
Robin Charles Grabowski, 68, passed away on May 24, 2014. Robin was born on August 28, 1945 to the late Edward and Ann Grabowski. The services are being held privately.

Barbara Johnson
May 22, 2014
Barbara Johnson On May 22, 2014, Jesus Christ appeared to his saint, Barbara Johnson, and took her home to paradise with him. Barbara was born in Bracholm, West Virginia on May 17, 1949; the third child of eight children born to Joe Lee and Thelma Rudolph. Barbara graduated from Franklin University with a real estate degree and employed as...

Michael Anthony Schaefer
May 22, 2014
MICHAEL ANTHONY SCHAEFER, 43, passed away on May 22, 2014 in Columbus, OH. He was born on December 5, 1970. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ginger Schaefer. Michael is survived by his father, William Mary Schaefer. A graveside service will be held next Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 11:00AM at Glen Rest Memorial Estate, 8029 E....

Chasity Nicole Converse
May 22, 2014
Chasity Nicole Converse, 30, passed away on May 22, 2014. She was born in Delaware, Ohio on October 12, 1983 to Mike Converse and Carolyn Upchurch. She is preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Upchurch. She is survived by her Great-Grandmother, Mary Clark; Grandmother, Phyllis Roush; Father, Mike Converse; Son, Korey Allen Honeter; Daughter, Kaitlyn Jean Converse; Brothers,...

Brian James Eldridge
May 15, 2014
Brian James Eldridge, Sr., 46, passed away on May 15, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 21, 1967 in Columbus, OH to James E. and Cleda S. Eldridge. Brian was proud to have served his country and is a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his Parents; Fiance, Shelly Berkey; Son, Brian J....

Glenn Dennis
May 14, 2014
Glenn Earl Dennis, 58, fell asleep in the arms of The Lord on Wednesday May 14, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Glenn was an active member of The Potter's House Church of God in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Neoma Dennis and sister Minnie Sue Hammond. He is survived by his loving Children,...

Mary D. Monaghan
May 13, 2014
Mary B Monaghan, 85, passed away on May 13, 2014. Mary was born to the late Thomas and Marguerite Lance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 29, 1927. She is survived by her Sons, Eugene and Thomas Minger. She is preceded in death by her Husband, William Monaghan. The service is being held private per family wishes.

Samuel Wayne Greathouse
May 12, 2014
Samuel Wayne Greathouse, 63, passed away on May 12, 2014. Samuel was born on Thursday March 1, 1951 to the late Frank and Angeline Greathouse in East Liverpool, Ohio. He is survived by his Daughters, Samantha Greathouse and Katina Harmon; Brothers, Bill Sandy Greathouse, Gary Kay Greathouse, John Sally Greathouse and Joe Greathouse; Sisters Frankie Shields, Joan Mike Delbrugge,...

Ronnie Demetrius Slaughter
May 9, 2014
RONNIE DEMETRIUS SLAUGHTER, 23, went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Ronnie was born on June 16, 1990 to his loving parents Johnnie Ruth Horton and Ronald Williams in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his Stepfather Billy Wayne Horton, his fiancé Charlene Alexander, his daughter Ron'meira and Ron'Naeja Slaughter; Sons Ronnie...

Keith Lamont Marsh II
May 8, 2014
Keith Lamont Marsh II passed away on Thursday May 8, 2014. Keith was born on Monday September 23, 1991 to Keith Marsh and Karen Walker in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his Mother Karen; Daughter Ka'mica; Brother Brandon Brown; Sisters Ka'nika and Monica; Grandmothers Dorothy Smith, Reather and Katherine Marsh; Aunts Rita Flowers, Liz Cook and Margie Turner...

Ryan S. Heft
May 8, 2014
Ryan S Heft, 34, passed away on May 8, 2014. Ryan was born in Newark, Ohio to Ronald and Patsy Heft on Friday July 13, 1979. He is survived by his father Ronald; Brothers Steve and Troy Tonya Heft; Aunts Margaret Myers, and Marcia Pontus, and many nieces and nephews. Ryan is preceded in death by his mother Patsy....