Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Columbus and surrounding areas
Justin Stanley
Apr 9, 2024
Justin Shawn Stanley, 54 of Marion, Ohio passed away at the Kobacker house in Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday, April 9th 2024, after a brief illness. Justin was born on June 26th, 1969 in Marion, Ohio to Deanna Bruhnsen whom survives him. He attended Pleasant High School and worked various jobs throughout his life. In addition to his mother, Justin is survived by...
Daniel Wrobel
Apr 6, 2024
Daniel R Wrobel, formerly in Deansboro, New York, passed away at his home in Canal Winchester on April 6th, 2024. After a brief illness with his daughter Kathy Ashcraft who lovingly cared for him since June of 2023. Dan was born on June 26th in 1937 to Frank and Helen Wrobel in Waterville, New York. He graduated from Waterville Central School...
Duane Debo
Mar 30, 2024
Duane "Skip" Debo age 76, passed away at home Saturday March 30, 2024. He was the son of late Delmar "Pops" Debo and Jane Debo-Ott (Jordan). He was born on December 26, 1947 in Columbus, OH.Skip was a proud US Navy veteran that served in the Vietnam war from 1965- 1968.Skip always remained a kid at heart. He loved his surprises whether...
Terrance Murnane
Mar 29, 2024
Terrance Allen Murnane, of Columbus Ohio, passed away on March 29th, 2024 at Grant Medical Hospital. He was a brother, uncle, great uncle, and a spectacular friend.
Terry was born in Columbus Ohio, and was the son of Francis and Patricia Murnane.
Terry graduated from Ready High School in 1973. In Terry's junior and senior year of highschool, Terry and his basketball...
DeDe Rhodes
Mar 24, 2024
DeDe Rhodes, a fierce advocate for equal rights and a beacon of hope for a better tomorrow, passed away at her home on March 24, 2024. Born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 11, 1954, DeDe dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of all individuals, viewing it not merely as a career but as her life's calling.From her early...
Larry Townsend
Mar 23, 2024
In loving memory of Larry Townsend, a man who was known for his solitude and stubbornness, but whose heart truly belonged to his grandchildren. Larry, born in Marion, Ohio in 1954, passed away in Columbus, Ohio on March 23, 2024.While he may have been reserved and set in his ways, Larry's true gentleness and patience shone through when he was...
Iris Harper-Colemire
Mar 18, 2024
Iris (Powers) Colemire of Columbus, Ohio was called to the Lord on 3/18/2024. She is survived by her husband David Colemire and 3 Sons Isaac Nance (Ann), Christopher Nance (Tori), Randy Nance. Iris has 13 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren. Nephews Mike, George, Charles, Joseph, Thomas, Gerard, Johnathon. Nieces Mary, Emmy. Preceded in death by Parents George Powers, Emma Powers. Brothers...
Virgil Bruce Chapman ll
Mar 17, 2024
Virgil Bruce Chapman II, age 51, sadly passed away on Sunday, March 17th 2024. He was born in Columbus Ohio on December 2nd, 1972 to his parents Virgil Bruce Chapman I and Annette Chapman-Filby. Virgil was preceded in death by his brother, Howard Lee Chapman, and his mother, Annette Chapman-Filby. He is survived by his father: Virgil Chapman I, his...
Gene Martin Sr.
Mar 13, 2024
Gene was a steadfast servant of God and a dedicated family patriarch who left an indelible mark on all who were privileged to know him. On March 13, 2024, at the age of 70, Gene peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home. He was born in Elkhorn, West Virginia, on November 19, 1953, to Oscar and Earsline Edwards Martin. Gene was...
Clarence Edward Hughes Jr.
Mar 7, 2024
Clarence Edwards Hughes Jr. (81), passed away March 7th 2024. He retired from National Graphic. He loved to fish, camp and collect BB guns. He was a man of many talents and a man with not so many words. However, He has a big heart. He is survived by his wife of 50 years , Debbie (Drummatter) Hughes, Sons; Jeffery (Debbie) Hughes,...
Paul E Sweazy
Mar 4, 2024
Paul Edward Sweazy Jr., 93, passed away on March 1, 2024. He retired from Buckeye SteelCastings after 33 years as a pattern maker. A highly intelligent man, he enjoyed sports, reading,teasing family members and was an avid car enthusiast always ready with an article to showyou about the latest gadget. As a tinkerer and wood worker, he once built a...
Mark Anthony Jones
Feb 26, 2024
Mark Anthony Jones. 67 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 26th, 2024. Mark was born in Dayton, Ohio to Alfonzer and Geraldine Jones on October 27th , 1956. He loved watching movies with his family, looking after his grandchildren, trips to the casino, and driving. He was an intelligent, charismatic man and fun spirit. He loved to make others...
Nevaeh Jean Davey
Feb 25, 2024
Nevaeh Jean Davey, was born in Columbus,Ohio at Ohio State University Hospital on August 21,2012. On February 25,2024 Nevaeh Jean Davey took her final trip to walk through those gates in heaven. Waiting on her at those gates in heaven were her grandparents: David & Marilyn Swisher, Chuck Davey, John Tisher, and her Uncle Timothy Swisher.Nevaeh is passionate, devious, optimistic,...
James Junior Stewart
Feb 21, 2024
James Junior Stewart was born on January 6th, 1949, (75) to the late Balious James and Katie Stewart in Columbus, Ohio. He went to be with the Lord on February 21st 2024, at Grant Hospital.
James is proceeded in death by his parents Balious James and Katie Mae Stewart; Grandparents, Joel and Pearl Sanders; Haywood and Ida Stewart; son in law,...
Alex Girard James
Feb 21, 2024
Alex Girard James was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida went to be with theLord, Feb. 21, 2024. He attended elementary, middle, and high school there, wherehe loved and played football. After much godly counsel and prayer, he moved toColumbus, Ohio to work.There he met the mother of his two daughters. Heworked numerous jobs, and with each one, the Lord...
Linda Dotson
Feb 19, 2024
Linda Lou Dotson, 83, of Baltimore Ohio, born on September 7, 1940, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Linda is survived by her son, Lloyd Dotson(Angel Masterson); granddaughters, Kristen Kuhn(Mark Kuhn),Madison Dotson, Alyssa Bush; grandchildren, Ellysyn Kuhn, Iylah Kuhn, and Malakhi Bowshier; sister, Virginia Paskens; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...
Lonnie Ray Lester
Feb 19, 2024
On February 19th, 2024 Lonnie Ray Lester took his final trip to walk through those gates in heaven. Waiting on him at those gates was his parents, Father William Norman Lester Jr. Mother Mary Lou Hartley. His love of his life Debbie Lester, and his daughter Katrina Lester.
Visitations will be held February 26th, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. for close family...
Christopher Pinson
Feb 18, 2024
Christopher “Jay” Pinson, 47, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on February 18th, 2024. He was born in Columbus, Ohio. He was an avid Florida State and San Francisco 49ers fan. He enjoyed checking out the new restaurants in Columbus and spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by parents Jimmy and Delores Pinson, brother Eric Pinson. He leaves...
Lopez Young Sr
Feb 15, 2024
Lopez Duane Young Sr born April 7th, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pa to his mother Mattie Young and father Pink Stokes; brother Quinton, Edward; Sister, Deborah whom all has entered into eternal rest. Lopez grew up in church. He was a Deacon at a young age. He graduated at South High School in St Louis Missouri. He was a steel worker in...
Cathy Ann Jones
Feb 15, 2024
Cathy Ann Jones. 54 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 15th, 2024, after a two-year battle with lung cancer. Cathy was born in Columbus, Ohio to Connie Hall on April 30th , 1969. She loved spending time with her family, reading, going to the casino, and shopping—finding the best coupons and deals. She was a devoted mother, grandmother,...
