Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas

Dorothy M. Carr
Dec 29, 2012
Dorothy M. Carr, 78, passed away on December 29, 2012
She was born September 2, 1934 in Harland, KY to the late Dewey Collett and Grace Collett Caldwell
Survived by daughters, Connie Parsley of Springhill, FL and Rusty Pension of Columbus; sons, David Hilda Harper of New Holland, Dewey Harper of New Holland and Tony...

Samuel Amell
Dec 28, 2012
SAMUEL AMELL, 64, passed away on December 28, 2012
He was born July 27, 1948 in Madrid, Spain to Samuel and Mercedes Perales.
Survived by wife Alma Zuidgeest Amell; Daughter Alma Amell.
Services are private per family?s request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Dorothy O. Simpson
Dec 28, 2012
Dorothy O. Simpson, 88, passed away on December 28, 2012
She was born September 24, 1924 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late George H. And Maude V. Coleman Dabney
Survived by daughter, Dorothy Simpson-Woods; grandchildren, Christopher Simpson, Dominic Simpson and Gabrielle Williams; great granddaughter, Kailyn Simpson; host of nieces and nephews.
Preceded in...

Kenneth L. Kemmerling
Dec 27, 2012
Kenneth L. Kemmerling, 63, passed away on December 27, 2012
He was born November 29, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Herbert and Margaret Ashley Kemmerling
Survived by sons, Kenneth Wendy and Chris; 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; sister, Peggy Ann Frank Taylor.
No Services are planned at this time.
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Carlyle Lamonte Pearson
Dec 23, 2012
Carlyle Lamonte Pearson, 60, Passed away on December 23, 2012. He was born on May 24, 1952 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago Illinois to the late Father Jesse Pearson of Bolton Mississippi and Mother Geraldine Pearson from Fort Gaines Georgia. He is survived by five Brothers and Sisters Carla. Carlos, Carleton, Carlita, Carleson. He is Preceded in death...

Goldie Treadway
Dec 20, 2012
GOLDIE TREADWAY, Passed away on December 20, 2012. She was born on June 30, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to Laurene Ruh Rearal. She is survived by her daughter Malissa Treadway. Services are private per families request

Marie Versie Lewis
Dec 20, 2012
MARIE VERSIE LEWIS, 79, passed away on December 20, 2012. Marie was a great mother and grandmother. She has received numerous awards for her work as a state tested nursing assistant.
She was born January 6, 1933 in Pelousas, Louisiana to Moise Holler and Bernadette Artique.
Survived by Husband Arthur E Lewis; Sons Kevin B...

Betty Jo Collins
Dec 18, 2012
BETTY JO COLLINS, 62, passed away on December 18, 2012 In Columbus, Ohio.
She was born April 8, 1950 in Williamson, West Virginia to Joe Dempsey and Georgia Runyon.
Survived by Husband Alvin Collins and Three sisters Marcella, Inis, and Waneta,
A service will be officiated by Stan Young on Wednesday, December 26,...

Martha Ann Pettit
Dec 18, 2012
Martha ?Martie? Ann Pettit, 63, passed away on December 18th, 2012
She was born April 25, 1949 in Washington Court House, Ohio to Floyd and Mary Williamson Pettit
Survived by daughters; Shellie Templin Widdis and Monica Massie, grandchildren; Breghan, Margot, Renee, Courtney, Jeremiah and Shyann, Sisters; Leona Pettit Bowman Curtis and Sandie Noah Wilson, Several...

Mary Frances Gillespie
Dec 17, 2012
MARY FRANCES GILLESPIE, 72, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012.
FRANK GILLESPIE, 75, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012 and
Mary was a dedicated member and also served as Treasurer of Trinity Freewill Baptist Church.
Frank was born May 15, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Frank and Mary Fogle...

Minnie Allene Knapper
Dec 17, 2012
MINNIE ALLENE KNAPPER, 97, passed away on December 17, 2012
She was born August 26, 1915 in Columbus, Ohio to John Blackenberry and Minnie Stewart.
All services are private per familys request

Nicholas Dallon Hall
Dec 17, 2012
NICHOLAS DALLON HALL, 22, passed away on December 17, 2012.
He was born March 24, 1990 in Marion, Ohio to Jeffery and Angela Smith Hall.
All services are private per family?s request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

Gerald L. Fetherolf
Dec 15, 2012
Gerald L Fetherolf ?Jerry?, 75, passed away on Saturday December 15, 2012 Jerry graduated from Hamilton Twp H.S. and Franklin University, retired from the U.S. Postal Service, served in the U.S. Air Force, was an avid photographer and owner of Dynamic Photos. Jerry was a member of both the American Legion 144 and VFW Post 3424
He...

Shirley Jean Hussey
Dec 15, 2012
Shirley Jean Hussey, 75, passed away on December 15th 2012.
She was born January 25, 1937 in Inez, Kentucky to the late Jesse Stepp and Nola Mae Stepp Spears.
Survived by her children; Kimberly Lichtenberg, Catherine L. Dixon and Tonni L. Miller. Grandchildren; Jessica L. Webb, Jared D. Minor Bree, Jonathan R. Miller, Jesse N....

Frank Gillespie
Dec 15, 2012
FRANK GILLESPIE, 75, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012 and MARY FRANCES GILLESPIE, 72, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012.
Frank was born May 15, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Frank and Mary Fogle Gillespie. Mary was born November 25, 1940 in Richlands, N.C. to the late Fred and Georgia Garner Pittman.
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Larfee Cruell
Dec 13, 2012
Larfee Cruell Sr., 78, passed away on December 13, 2012
He was born November 30, 1934 in Travelers Rest, S.C. to the late Edward and Martha Cruell
Survived by wife, Essie Armbrester; sons, Larfee Madeline Cruell Jr., Ricardo Trudy Cruell, Bobby Deirdre Armbrester; Kerry Vivian Armbrester, Stevie Armbrester, Phillip Pollard and Ronald Pollard; grandson, Stevie...

Hessie Brewer
Dec 12, 2012
HESSIE MARIE BREWER, 80, passed away on December 12, 2012
She was born August 28, 1932 in Waynesboro, TN to Charlie Jones and Bertha Giles.
Survived by Son, Bobby G Brewer; Daughter Brenda K. Briesacher; Brother Oscar Jones; Sister Linda Pirkle; Grandson Daniel Briesacher.
Preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters...

Jack Carlos Hughey
Dec 12, 2012
JACK CARLOS HUGHEY, 56, passed away on December 12, 2012
He was born August 16, 1956 in Springfield, Ohio to Robert and Carp; Hughey
Survived by Children Kirk, Samuel, and Regan Hughey; Brother Pete Hughey; Sisters Ginger, Suzy, and Joyce.
All services are private per family?s request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards...

Deborah D. Williams
Dec 12, 2012
Deborah D. Williams, 62, passed away on December 12, 2012
She was born October 19, 1950 in Somerset, KY to William and Margaret Simpson Fitch
Survived by her father; sister, Vernita Ricky Francis; brother, William Elizabeth Fitch.
Preceded in death by mother and brother Michael Fitch.
A memorial service will be...

Joseph Anthony Kamzuri
Dec 10, 2012
JOSEPH ANTHONY KAMZURI JR., passed away on December 10, 2012 He was born on June 30, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to Joseph a Kamzuri and Ada M Fish. All services are private per family?s request
Arrangements entrusted to Edwards Funeral Service. www.EdwardsFuneralService.com