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Recent obituaries in Columbus, Ohio

The obituaries in the Columbus, Ohio Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Columbus, Ohio's history and identity.

Linda L Holloway

Linda L Holloway

Feb 18, 2025

Linda L Holloway, age 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on February 18, 2025. She was born on October 20, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Ira and Mary (Jones) Mount. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Michael, and sister, Paula.

Linda is survived by her husband of 54 loving years, Moris; children,...

Rasheeda Monique Stevens

Rasheeda Monique Stevens

Feb 17, 2025

Rasheeda Monique Stevens, a member of the Lord’s body, a daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many, peacefully entered into eternal rest in God’s care on February 17, 2025 at the age of 42.

Rasheeda Monique was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 9, 1982 and was the daughter of Kathy Stevens Paige and the late Carter Moore.

Rasheeda, fondly called Monique...

Sally Lewis

Sally Lewis

Feb 16, 2025

September 2, 1950 - February 16, 2025Sally Lewis, age 74, of Newark, Ohio passed away on February 16th, 2025.She was born on September 2nd, 1950 to Paul and Helen Banks. She was a loving mother and grandmother.She was preceded in death by her daughter Connie Smith (Jeff) and Melvin Lewis.She is survived by her Son, Paul (Julie) Lewis, grandsons Mathew...

Misty Sue Melton

Misty Sue Melton

Feb 14, 2025

Misty Sue Melton

Misty Melton, age 45 of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 14th, 2025, after a short battle with Neuroendocrine cancer. 

She was born to Carroll Lee Melton Jr. and Marie Bartell on September 22nd, 1979. Misty was later adopted by her grandparents Carroll Lee Sr. & Betty Melton whom she referred to as mom and dad.

Misty’s favorite past...

Patricia Ann Auxier Gardner

Patricia Ann Auxier Gardner

Feb 14, 2025

Patricia Auxier Gardner, 70, of Columbus, Ohio passed  away on February 14, 2025.

Nicholas Anthony Basso

Nicholas Anthony Basso

Feb 13, 2025

Nicholas Anthony Basso, known to some as Nick and to family as Tony, was born on May 30, 1982 at Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Nick died of a sudden heart attack on February 13, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital at the age of 43. He was the son of Nicholas Andrew Basso (deceased) and Sarah J. Basso. Tony graduated...

William "Bill" Gordon Allison

William "Bill" Gordon Allison

Feb 12, 2025

William “Bill” Gordon Allison

January 28, 1956 – February 12, 2025

On February 12, 2025, William “Bill” Gordon Allison was received into glory, where he now rests in the presence of his Savior.

Bill was born on January 28, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, to Betty Jane Allison (Cotton) and George David Allison. He was a beloved brother to Patricia Ann Cotton Fenner (Stephen),...

Terri J Reynolds

Terri J Reynolds

Feb 12, 2025

Terri J Reynolds of Columbus, Ohio died on February 12, 2025 at the age of 61. Terri was born in Medina, Ohio on November 16, 1963; the daughter of Bill Reynolds and Laura Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Randy J Reynolds, grandparents Russell and Alma Reynolds and Charles and Mary Camp, numerous aunts and...

John Delmer Hart

John Delmer Hart

Feb 11, 2025

John Delmer Hart, 56, of Lancaster, OH, passed away on February 11, 2025. John was born December 11, 1968 in Tacoma, WA, the son of Thomas Hart and Evelyn Jensen Hart.

John graduated from San Pasqual Academy in 1987, then went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in marketing from Idaho State University, and an MBA...

Brenda Adkins Slad

Brenda Adkins Slad

Feb 10, 2025

Brenda Adkins Slad, 67 passed away peacefully at her home in Chillicothe, Ohio on February 10, 2025. She was born on June 21, 1957 in Elgin, Illinois to Ralph and Juanita (Sexton) Adkins. She grew up and spent her childhood in Wayne, West Virginia.

Brenda is lovingly remembered by her son Charles (Crystal) Rowe; her grandchildren Bryson Rowe and Brylee Rowe,...

Gary Lloyd Laswell

Gary Lloyd Laswell

Feb 9, 2025

Gary Lloyd Laswell, 65, of Grove City, OH finished his last race on February 9, 2025. He was born February 20, 1959 in Houston, TX. He was the son of the late Joann and Charles Laswell. As a collegiate athlete, he ran track at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX and studied geology. Ever the wanderer and sometimes hitchhiker,...

Mary A Colflesh

Mary A Colflesh

Feb 7, 2025

Mary Alice Colflesh, age 75, of Amlin, Ohio passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at St Catherine's Manor of Washington Court House. She was born May 29, 1949.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents Clayton and Marjorie (Harter) Shriver, son Guy Colflesh III, siblings Gary Lee Shriver, Robert Shriver, Andrew Shriver, Carol Shriver, and her beloved dogs, Gizmo, Joey...

Roger Allen Stover Sr.

Roger Allen Stover Sr.

Feb 3, 2025

Roger Allen Stover, Sr., of Beaver, OH, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2025 at his home.  

Roger was born in Columbus, OH to the late Raymond Stover and Donna (McKee) Moore. 

He is survived by his wife Betty, his siblings Richard (Laura) Stover, Susan (Jim) Stover-Hite, Heidi (David) Jen-kins, Stacy (Tommy) Ewing, his sons Roger Stover, Jr., David Waggoner, daughters...

Eric L Lomax

Eric L Lomax

Feb 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Eric L. Lomax

Eric L. Lomax, born on June 1, 1960, in Columbus Ohio, passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 64. A graduate of East High School, Class of 1978, Eric was known for his charismatic spirit and the deep love he had for his family, friends, and God.Eric was preceded in death...

Robert Eugene Thompson Jr

Robert Eugene Thompson Jr

Feb 2, 2025

Robert Eugene “Butch” Thompson, Jr,. of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away on February 2, 2025 in the home he had recently designed and built with his own two hands. 

Butch, was born in Lancaster, Ohio to Robert and Clara Marie (Nisley) Thompson, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his loving partner, Robin Carter Thompson, his sister, Debra Leiendecker, his brother...

Gregory Todd Jordan

Gregory Todd Jordan

Jan 31, 2025

Gregory Todd Jordan, 58 of Chillicothe Ohio, passed away from this life on January 31st, 2025, following a brief illness.

Greg was born January 27th, 1967, in Chillicothe Ohio to the late Harold “Bud” Jordan and Shirley Liebe Jordan.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents John & Dorothy Liebe, Layton and Florence Jordan and a nephew Randy Diehl.

Greg was a...

Wendell E Clark

Wendell E Clark

Jan 28, 2025

Wendell E. Clark passed away peacefully at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

He was born June 3rd, 1946 in Maysville, Kentucky to Della (Merson) and Homer Clark. He graduated from Ridgedale High School. He served in the US Navy. He was an electrician for a family business Clark Electric, worked for...

Shelby Christine Wetzel

Shelby Christine Wetzel

Jan 25, 2025

Shelby Christine Wetzel 54yrs 

Born:Nov 6,1970

Passed Away: Jan 25,2025

She is survived by the following: 

Husband Richard Wetzel who loved her more than life itself,her son Trevor Wetzel who loved his mom with all his heart as so did she love him with all her heart , daughter Malisa Wetzel ,son Mat Wetzel ,mother Lenore Igleheart who loved her baby dearly, father Charles...

Jennie L Hall Ross

Jennie L Hall Ross

Jan 24, 2025

Jennie L Hall Ross 46 of Zanesville Ohio passed away January 24, 2025 with her family by her side. Born November 20, 1978 in Cambridge Ohio. Jennie had a contagious smile, she was a loving daughter, sister, wife and friend who will be missed my many. 

Daughter of Linda Ingram. Jennie is survived by her mother and loving wife Elizabeth Ross,...

Mark A. Brunke

Mark A. Brunke

Jan 23, 2025

Mark A Brunke, age 54, passed away on January 23, 2025. He was born February 22, 1970 in Bellefountaine, OH to Randal Stapleton and Julia Brunke. 

He is survived by a daughter, sister, and many other dear friends and family. 

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