Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Macie Taylor Smith

Macie Taylor Smith

Oct 19, 2023

Macie T. Smith Jr, a beloved son, husband, father, brother, and grandfather, departed this world on October 19, 2023, where he was surrounded by his loving family. Macie left many cherished memories and a lot of love. Born to Father Macie Smith, and Mother Goldie Smith on December 1, 1929. He was predeceased by his Father, Mother, loving wife...

Jeffrey Earl Jones

Jeffrey Earl Jones

Oct 15, 2023

Jeffrey “JJ or Jeff” Earl Jones, age 57 from Westerville, OH, passed away at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital on October 15th, 2023.  Jeff was born January 14, 1966, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.  He was the first child and son of Julie Ann (Lingg) and Robert Lee Jones of Centerville, OH.

Jeff is a...

Kimberly Lynn Perry-Jones

Kimberly Lynn Perry-Jones

Oct 14, 2023

Kimberly “Kim” Lynn Perry-Jones, age 57, from Westerville, OH, passed away at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital on October 14th, 2023.  Kim was born January 4, 1966, at Mercy Hospital in Portsmouth, OH.  She was the daughter of Phyllis Burchett (1939-98) and Lindsey H. Perry (1921-67).

She was a 1984 graduate of Valley High School in Lucasville...

Brandon Brett Walker

Brandon Brett Walker

Oct 13, 2023

Brandon Brett Walker, age 35, passed away at his residence on Friday, October 13, 2023. He attended Westland High School. He worked in construction. Everyone who knew him knew that his favorite thing was making people laugh. He loved his 3 sons and his mom. Preceded in death by, his father, Harry Francis Walker, and his brother, Jeffery Walker....

Diane Saunders

Diane Saunders

Oct 13, 2023

Diane Saunders (Hardgrove) was born December 19th, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio. She departed this life on Friday, October 13th, 2023, at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor. Diane was the oldest of four children, born to Adolphus and Martha Hardgrove. On August 24th, 1974, she married George R. Saunders and through their union they had two children RoShawn Saunders and Robin...

Carla Marie Wooden

Carla Marie Wooden

Oct 5, 2023

Carla Marie Wooden, 52, passed away on Thursday October 5, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio.

Carla was born on Saturday August 28, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio to Carlos Freeland and Carolyn Moore.

PRECEEDED IN DEATH:

PARENTS- Carolyn Moore, Carlos Freeland(Patricia Freeland)

GRANDPARENTS- Clara Moore, Daniel Moore

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Benjamin Booker

Benjamin Booker

Oct 4, 2023

Benjamin Booker, 83, born on November 21, 1939 and passed away on October 4, 2023. Per Benjamin’s request No services, cremation has taken place.  Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Arrangements Entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service German Village Chapel 1166 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio.

George Edward Sowards

George Edward Sowards

Sep 30, 2023

George E Sowards has gone home to meet his heavenly father, on September 30th, 2023 at Ohio State University, in Columbus Ohio, from a sudden illness. George was born on April 27th, 1957 To his parents of Eugene and Ruth Sowards from Zanesville Ohio. He survived a daughter, Crystal Sowards and a son Justin Sowards. Along with his best...

Bret Joseph Herren

Bret Joseph Herren

Sep 29, 2023

Bret J. Herren, 58, of Westerville (though his heart belonged in Centerburg), passed away on September 29, 2023 at his home.

Born April 11, 1965 in Westerville, Ohio, a son of Joyce Speakman (DelCol-Herren) and the late David Herren. Bret was a graduate of Westerville South High School. He was an outdoorsman, hunting and fishing whenever he...

Ruby Jean Motley

Ruby Jean Motley

Sep 29, 2023

Presiding Minister Adrian Cummings

She was born June 8th, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Ruby and Nathaniel Walker. She departed this life on Friday, September 29th, 2023.

Anyone who knew Ruby Jean will remember her as a strong and determined woman. Her hard-working values were instilled in her by her parents. Her smile...

Steven Charles Poling

Steven Charles Poling

Sep 26, 2023

Steven Charles Poling, 36, of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sept. 26, 2023. Employed by Schmidts Tree Service, leaving behind 4 children; Colton, Lilly, Isabella, and Ethan.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, Betty M. Poling and Harold E. Poling; grandmother Phyllis J. Tilton; sister Danielle M. Apodaca; and nephew Ashton Green. Survived by parents Charles and...

AviEla B YisraEl

AviEla B YisraEl

Sep 26, 2023

AviEla B. YisraEl, 71, of City of Columbus, Ohio, passed away September 26th, 2023.

She was born in Memphis City of, Tennessee on April 25th, 1952 to the late Fathers Jacob Lewis and Lillian (Thompson) Lewis.

She is preceded in death by her; Both parents and brother, Robert C. Thompson Sr. and husband Elesha YisraEl....

Jim A Aiken

Jim A Aiken

Sep 25, 2023

James (Jim) A Aiken

10/07/1960 to 09/25/2023

Jim was 62 years old at the time of his passing,

He passed away at home with family around him.

Proceeded in death by Mother Anne (Schwalbach) M Aiken and Brother Robert W Aiken.

Survived by Father James M Aiken,...

Malik Rashad Roberts

Malik Rashad Roberts

Sep 22, 2023

Malik “Leek” Roberts, was born on February 25th, 2005, in Inglewood, California. To his late father Michael Roberts, and mother, Jamie Cowart. Malik was a happy and healthy young boy. He was fierce and determined to accomplish whatever he set forth to do in his life. With the motivation to succeed no matter what his circumstances in life were.  ...

Barry McNeel

Barry McNeel

Sep 21, 2023

Barry Wayne McNeel, born January 20, 1964, in Meridian, Mississippi, and passed away on September 21, 2023, at the age of 59, in Columbus, Ohio after a long illness.

Preceded in death by parents John and Mary (Nelson) McNeel.

Graduated from University of Southern Mississippi, and Northeast Lauderdale High School in Meridian, Mississippi.

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Daniel Keenan

Daniel Keenan

Sep 19, 2023

Daniel Keenan

Daniel Keenan, age 71, of Columbus, OH, passed away after battling multiple illnesses for several years. He was preceded by his late father, Leo Keenan; and his late mother, Margaret Carr. He is survived by his brother, Doug Keenan; sister, Katy Steirman; his beloved daughters; Robin Keenan and Diana Keenan Craig; as well...

Antonio Jean-Julien

Antonio Jean-Julien

Sep 19, 2023

Antoino Jean-Julien was born on March 19, 1951, to Anglade Jean-Julien and Louisena Bataille

His brothers and sister: Prince Thomas Jean- Julien, Jean Jean-Julien, Henry Jean-Julien, Maude Jean-Julien Pamphile

His family members from his mother’s side are: His aunts Solinise Bataille, Remercile Bataille, His uncle Andre Bataille His cousins Mre Therese Delince, Jacqueline...

Shane Matthew Trewartha

Shane Matthew Trewartha

Sep 18, 2023

Shane Matthew Trewartha, 22, unexpectedly passed away on Monday September 18, 2023. Shane was born on Tuesday September 11,  2001 in Columbus, Ohio to Kevan Trewartha and Brandi Swank.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother Linda Trewartha

Shane is survived by his loving parents Brandi and Kevan; Grandparents Steve...

Geraldine A. Torr

Geraldine A. Torr

Sep 18, 2023

Geraldine A. Torr (Geri), age 92, was called home to Heaven on September 18, 2023, after several years of battles with her heart. Although her body was frail, her mind stayed sharp and her inner strength, spirit, and the love she possessed for her family, friends, faith, and her husband Herbert carried her through to the end. Geri was...

Robert M. Mackey

Robert M. Mackey

Sep 15, 2023

Our dear loved one, Robert Milton “Booney” Mackey was born Friday January 26, 1962 and departed this earth Friday, September 15, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

He is preceded in death by his parents Richard J. Mackey and Selena B. Mackey; Sister Harriett Ann Williams and Brother James “Ricky” Mackey.

He leaves to cherish his...