obituaries
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.
Robert Lee Kelley
Feb 12, 2024
Robert Lee Kelley Jr., (Sony), age 62, of Lancaster, OH, passed away peacefully early evening on February 12th, 2024. Around 4:41pm. He was a beloved father, grandfather and friend. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Lee Kelley Sr, his grandson Aidan Raez Kelley, nieces Michelle and Jodi Morris of Georgia. Born on May 2, 1961, remarkable...
Debra Ann Fair
Feb 8, 2024
Debra Ann Fair, 69, of Washington Court House, OH, died on Thursday, February 8th, surrounded by family. After more than a decade of living in pain, she's no longer suffering and is finally at peace.
Debi was born in Dayton, OH, and was the daughter of the late Homer E. Fair and Violet Ferguson. She was preceded in death by her...
Daniel Gregory Koval
Feb 8, 2024
Daniel Gregory Koval of Holbrook Massachusetts son of Joanne O'Keefe Koval of St Augustine, Fl and the late John "Greg" Koval and brother of William G Koval passed peacefully on February 8, 2024.
Husband of the late Kimberly "Kim" Koval.
Father of Newt Peters, Althea Joy Koval. Step father to Ty...
Betty Mumaw
Feb 8, 2024
Betty Jane Mumaw,35 of circleville died February 8th 2024 at her home,she was born November the 2,1988 in pickaway county,The daughter of Anna Giffin and Forrest Mumaw sr, sister Misty Mumaw and her last living sibling her brother Forrest ''Bub"Mumaw jr sister in-law Marcy Mumaw,her nieces and nephews, Mckaya Mumaw, Jessica Mumaw,Dawn Mumaw,Forrest Mumaw 3rd, Jayden Blevins,David Blevins,she had...
Debi
Feb 8, 2024
Debra Ann Fair, 69, of Washington Court House, OH, died on Thursday, February 8th, surrounded by family. After more than a decade of living in pain, she's no longer suffering and is finally at peace.
Debi was born in Dayton, OH, and was the daughter of the late Homer E. Fair and Violet Ferguson. She...
Cindy Ridenbaugh
Feb 6, 2024
Cynthia “Cindy” Ridenbaugh 69 of Thornville Ohio passed away on February 6, 2024. She was born in Newark Ohio and was the daughter of the late Robert and Beverly Ridenbaugh.
Cindy was preceded in death by Brothers Bruce and Bobby and brother in law Roger Millward, and special friend Ted Warner.
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Floyd Oliver Duncan
Feb 3, 2024
Floyd "Guy" Oliver Duncan, age 87, of Thornville, Ohio, departed this world peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday February 3rd 2024.
He was born on March 7, 1936 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Wallace and Della May Duncan. He was also proceeded in death by 2 sisters, 5 brothers and 2 grandchildren....
Sid
Feb 3, 2024
Sidney Joseph Markwell, known as Sid to his friends and family, took his final ride into heaven on February 3, 2024, at the age of 70 in Hillsboro, OH. Born on July 30, 1953, in Cincinnati, OH, he was a man of great courage, boundless love, and an adventurous spirit that left a lasting impression on all who knew...
Roger O Coleman
Feb 3, 2024
Roger O. Coleman, aka Luther, went to be with his Lord on 02/03/2024. He was preceded in death by his father Daniel Coleman, his mother Bertha Sherwood Coleman, 4 sisters, Wanda Cordell, Sheila “Cookie” Charles, Henrietta Maggard, and Ruth Caines. He is preceded in death by one brother, Carmen Coleman. He is preceded in death by 3 daughters, Audika...
Billie Jo Rhoades
Feb 1, 2024
Billie Jo Rhoades, 67 of Chillicothe passed away on February 1, 2024 at Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe surrounded by her loving family. Billie was born on December 29, 1956 in Columbus, the daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Mace) Rhoades.
In addition to her parents Billie was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles...
Donald Victor Wooten
Jan 31, 2024
Donald Victor Wooten, 90, of Marysville, Ohio, born November 22, 1933, passed away January 31, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.
Son of Ernest Scott and Dorothy (Farrin) Wooten.
Preceded in death by sister Myrtle (Cathy) Snyder, wife Vera Jean (Sowers), and granddaughter Amber (Foreman) Cole.
Donald’s career was...
David Aubrey Herron
Jan 28, 2024
David Aubrey Herron, 62, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024 of pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his loving family at home. David was preceded in death by his father Robert L. Herron. Surviving David are his mother Joan A. Herron, his brother Mark A. Herron, his sister Julie A. Thomas and brother-in-law Andrew G. Thomas, as well as nephews Aubrey...
Patrick J. Whited
Jan 27, 2024
Patrick J. Whited, 70, of Columbus, OH, passed away on January 27, 2024, at Riverside Hospital due to complications from COPD. Pat was born December 30, 1953, at White Cross Hospital, the younger son of Donald F. and June (Mullen) Whited.
A 1971 graduate of Brookhaven HS, Pat was a veteran of the U.S. Navy,...
Larry Ernest Lax Jr
Jan 27, 2024
Larry Ernest Lax, Jr of Lancaster, Ohio took his last breath on Earth, and first one in Heaven on January 27th, 2024 at age 58. Larry spent most of his life local to Lancaster and Logan, OH, which he called “his little place of serenity”. Larry was an Army Veteran, serving in the 1980’s. He was a beautiful artist...
Michael O. Gilfilen
Jan 25, 2024
Michael O. Gilfilen, age 51, passed away on January 25, 2024. He was born on October 21, 1972 in Plain City, Ohio to Glenn and Barbara (McCoy) Conrad. He is survived by sons, Michael Pullins, Mason Gilfilen, and Tyler Gilfilen, and many other dear friends and family.
Kaye Parker
Jan 23, 2024
Kaye Parker (1946-2024)
Kaye Parker, 77, of Wheelersburg, Ohio passed away peacefully at Otterbein Gahanna nursing home after a long battle with dementia on Tuesday, January 23rd. She was born in Wheelersburg on May 29, 1946, a daughter to the late Woodrow and Altha Parker. Kaye was a 1964 graduate and Homecoming Queen of Wheelersburg...
Eva Marie Gorsuch
Jan 22, 2024
Eva Marie Gorsuch, a beacon of thoughtfulness and care in her community, passed away on January 22, 2024, at the age of 50. Born on July 25, 1973, in Newark, Ohio, where she would also peacefully draw her last breath, Eva’s life was a testament to the power of kindness and dedication.
As a lifelong...
Sandra O. Turner
Jan 21, 2024
In loving memory of Sandra O. Turner, 79, of Columbus OH, we are saddened to announce her passing on January 21, 2024.
She is survived by her three brothers, all of Marietta, Mike, Rodger, and Steve and she was an amazing aunt to six nieces and three nephews.
She was proceeded...
William Havens
Jan 20, 2024
William Josheph (Bill) Havens, age 57, passed away January 20, 2024, at Main Street Terrace Care Center. Born September 3, 1966, in Columbus. Bill was an avid outdoorsman; he loved to hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by his Mother Mary M. Havens and Father James H. Haven., His siblings Cathy, Steve, Tom, Mary. No service will...
Margaret Lou Traylor-Travis
Jan 19, 2024
Margaret Lou Traylor-Travis, 70, returned to God on January 19, 2024 while under the care of the Angels at Fair Hope Hospice.
She resided in Lancaster, Ohio. Margaret “Maggie” was born on May 15, 1953 in Portsmouth, Ohio to her mother, Wanda L. (Traylor) Slone and father, Francis E. Traylor.
Preceded...