Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Jason Leon Tanner
Jul 29, 2013
Jason Leon Tanner passed away suddenly at his home in Mount Victory, Ohio on July 29, 2013. Jason was born in Aberdeen on June 6, 1971, to Alva Theo Ted Tanner and Debra Gail Tanner. He lived most of his childhood in Ocean Shores, attending North Beach schools. He graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1990, where he lettered...

David Wayne Lawrence
Jul 27, 2013
David Wayne Lawrence, 42, Passed away on July 27, 2013 in Circleville, Ohio. David was born July 23, 1971 in Davenport, Iowa to Gary Lawrence and Sharon Ann Toney. He is survived by his wife Vanessa Ann Coleman; 10 children Carrie, Katie, Parris, Courtney, Alex, Dakota, Jordon, Conner, Kelsey, and Jayden. He was preceded in death by his grandmother...

Clarence Woodard
Jul 24, 2013
CLARENCE WOODARD, 82, passed away on July 24, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born on March 3, 1931 in Work, Alabama to Ben C Woodard and Annie Mae Tidmoor.
Survived by Children Claude Woodard Jr. Barbara, Gladys Woodard, and Eric Hamilton; 8 Grandchildren; Siblings Geneva Rendleman Russel, Jessie Woodard, Tony Woodard, Betty Woodard, Pearle...

Marvin Richard Carle
Jul 24, 2013
MARVIN RICHARD CARLE, 85, Passed away on July 24, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio. Marvin was born on January 30, 1928 in Pickaway County, Ohio to Edward Carle and Ethel Dumm. He is survived by Daughters Cindy Richard Carle, Lisa Donnie Hunter, and Connie Roger Enyrt all of Columbus; Three Grandchildren and a host of Other Family members and Friends....

Lori Ann Tranthan
Jul 22, 2013
LORI ANN TRANTHAN, Passed away on July 22, 2013. She was born on October 19, 1957 to Robert Hill and Sara L King. He is survived by her parents; Husband Bruce Trathan; Children Michelle Carter, Elisha Hawkins, and Rebecca LaGrow; Brothers David, Robert Hill, and Chuck Hill; 5 Grandchildren; 2 Nieces; 6 Nephews and a host of cousins, friends...

Kevin Scott Garnow
Jul 19, 2013
KEVIN SCOTT GARNOW, 47, Passed away on July 19, 2013. Kevin was born on September 18, 1966 to Robert Eugene Garnow and Pamela Sue Watts. He is survived by his father; son Michael Christopher; brother Mark Garnow; and special friend Debbie McKown. All services are private per family's request

Kenneth L. Combs
Jul 17, 2013
Kenneth ?Kenny? Lamark Combs was called home to be with the Lord on July 17,2013. He was born May 19,, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio to Jimmie D. Combs Jr. and the late Ernestine R. Marsh. He is preceded in death by his grandfather J.D. Dulaney and his mother Ernestine Marsh. Kenny received his GED in 2001 and also received...

William Louis Harris
Jul 17, 2013
William Louis Harris, 70, passed away on July 17, 2013.
He was born December 31, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late James B. Harris and Josie M. Harris.
Survived by Wife Alice Harris; Children Sophia Madhat Logan, Mark Harris and Kim Eric Carson; Granddaughters Laila, Monika, Shernika, and Tanika; Sisters Connie Groce and Deborah...

Patrick Levern Arnett
Jul 16, 2013
Patrick Levern Arnett, 58, Passed away on July 16, 2013. He was born on December 15, 1954 to Donald Arnett and Sarah Crouch. He is survived by his mother; son Christopher Arnett; Daughters Roxanna Arnett and April Arnett; Brothers Mark Moser, Coleman Blevins; Sam Moser; Donald Blevins; Sisters Sandy Gibbs and Marie Vogel; Grandchildren Ronnie Charles; Airynna Blackstone and...

Joy Evaline Collins
Jul 12, 2013
JOY EVALINE COLLINS, 52, passed away on July 12, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio
She was born on December 23, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio to Weldon Charles Laverack and Elsie Kathryn Edwards.
Survived by Son Michael Laverack Ricky Collins; Daughter Brittany Trischler; Grandchildren Michael Laverack Jr., Russel Trischler, and Angel Laverack; Loving boyfriend of 13 years...

James C. Naylor
Jul 12, 2013
Dr. James C. Naylor Industrial Psychologist; Author; Retired Chair, Ohio State University Psychology Department Dr. James C. Naylor, 81, passed away on Friday July 12, 2013 in Columbus Ohio. An educator and psychologist, he had a distinguished career as a scholar and educational administrator. Known for his calm demeanor, great sense of humor, and ability to handle crisis and...

James Jackson
Jul 11, 2013
JAMES MICHAEL JACKSON, 29, passed unexpectantly Thursday July 11, 2013
He was born January 13, 1984 in Dayton Ohio to Timothy Jackson and Sherri Lee
Survived by his Mother; Sherri, partner; Daffeny Callender, Son; Levi, Daughters; Shy, Katlin, Natalie, Brothers; Brandon and Timothy Jr., Sisters; Holly and Sara and a sister-in-law; Jamie Richards
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Rex L. Cottrill
Jul 11, 2013
REX COTTRILL was called home after a long and courageous battle with lung and heart diseases on July 11, 2013. He was born May 9, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Rex L. and Frances Byers Cottrill, Sr. Mr. Cottrill is a former Upper Arlington Police Officer and served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean...

Leland Walter Dockery
Jul 10, 2013
Leland Walter Dockery, 83, Passed away on July 10, 2013. He was born on February 24, 1930 in Dallas, TX to Frank and Anna Dockery. HE is survived by his Loving Wife Judith Myers Dockery; Daughters Sara Grubbs Chris, Robyn Dekle Jim, and Dawna Foster; Step Children Cyndi Gee Marion, Mike Fultz, and Kathy Sanfillipo. All services are private...

Richard Dunham
Jul 10, 2013
Richard Dunham, 62, Passed away on July 10, 2013. He was born on May 14, 1951 in Masontown, PA to Rubin Dunham and Edith Jordan. HE is survived by his sister Sarah Ennemoser. All services are private per family's request.

Fred L. Jones
Jul 9, 2013
FRED L JONES, went home July 9, 2013
He was born January 18, 1948 in Grady, AL to the late Solomon and Ida McCall Jones
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Shirley six children; Brian, Kevin, John, Veronica, Kimberly, Fredricka, three brothers; Solomon, Earl, and Tony Four sisters; Sharan Shannon, Cassandra special...

Thomas H. Ball
Jul 7, 2013
THOMAS H. BALL, passed away on July 7, 2013. He was born on March 6, 1941 in Caldwell, Ohio to Alva Ball and Elsie Huffman, He is survived by son, David Gould, Daughters, Lisa Lori, Sheryl; Brothers Ronald and Donald; Sisters Lena and Patty. All services are private per family's request

Patricia J. Rankin
Jul 4, 2013
PATRICIA J. RANKIN, PASSED AWAY ON JULY 4, 2013. SHE WAS BORN ON MARCH 23, 1925 TO GLEN HANNER AND MINNIE BRADY. SURVIVED BY HUSBAND, LEONARD C. RANKIN AND SUZANNE RANKIN. ALL SERVICES ARE PRIVATE PER FAMILY'S REQUEST.

Ramona Joy Salyers
Jul 3, 2013
Ramona Joy Salyers, 53, Passed away on July 3, 2013. She was born on January 16, 1960 to William A Salyers and Helen L Newell Wade. She is survived by Children Steven Salyers, Dawn Martinez, and Andrea Papp; Two Brothers Brian and Gary; Five Grandchildren. Services are private per family's request.

Gregory Allen Walsh
Jul 3, 2013
Gregory Allen Walsh, 51 , passed away on July 3, 2013 in Whitehall, Ohio
He was born on March 15, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio to Jack Walsh and Laura C Sater.
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