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.
Evelyn L. May
Feb 22, 2025
Evelyn May, 74, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. She was the beloved daughter of the late Helen and George May.
Evelyn is survived by her devoted longtime companion, Steve Slaten, and her cherished sisters: Donna (John) Lloyd, Georgia Hart of Oklahoma, Kathy (Bill) Miller, Marcella Rife, and Sandy (Danny) Blanton. She also leaves behind many...
Michael R Kerin
Feb 21, 2025
Michael R Kerin, age 75, passed away at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio on February 21, 2025. He was born September 20, 1949 to the late John and Hannah Kerin in Evansville, Indiana.
Mike graduated from Madison High School, Mansfield, Ohio in 1967. He was in the Air Force reserves and a member of the Toledo Elks Lodge for 49 years. He...
Patricia "Jeanne" Nangle
Feb 21, 2025
Patricia "Jeanne" Nangle, age 84, was born on February 6, 1941. Although not much is known about her early life, she made a big impact during her career as an attorney.
She is survived by many dear friends.
James "Jim" Burwell
Feb 21, 2025
JAMES ALLEN BURWELL SR. JUNE 25, 1949 - FEBRUARY 21, 2025
JAMES ALLEN BURWELL SR. WAS BORN JUNE 25, 1949 IN COLUMBUS, OHIO. PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 21, 2025 AT HIS HOME IN BLADENSBURG. JIM WAS A HARD WORKER, WORKED AT ALBERS GROCERY, CARDINAL FOODS, AND RETIRED FROM 7-UP BOTTLING COMPANY.
JIM ALWAYS PROVIDED FOR HIS FAMILY, AND LOVED TO PLAY CARDS AND...
James William Simpson
Feb 20, 2025
James William Simpson09/04/1974 - 02/20/2025James William Simpson, 50, of Texas, formally from Bellefontaine, Ohio, was welcomed by the Lord on February 20th, 2025, at The Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital. He was born in Bellefontaine on September 4th, 1974, to Sandy Lee and James Simpson. He was a 1992 graduate of Bellefontaine High School and Ohio High Point Career Center. He...
Rena Ann Cisco
Feb 19, 2025
Rena Ann Cisco, 66, of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, shortly after 5:00 a.m. She was born on August 10, 1958, in Ashland, Kentucky.
Rena was preceded in death by her sisters, Janice Hammond (Jim) and Tina Caldwell, and her brother, Edgar Caldwell.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Joni (Cisco) Worrell, and son-in-law, Matt; her...
Stephen M Shump Sr
Feb 19, 2025
Stephen M. Shump Sr. was born May 8, 1954 and passed away at his home on February 19, 2025.
He is survived by his wife Doris J Shump, daughter Jeannie, and sons Johnny, Eric, Jimmy, and Steve Jr.
Steve had 19 grandchildren; Brian Jr., Jeremiah, Heather, Thomas, Rickey, Melanie, Matthew, McKennah, Dominic, Vinny, McKenzie, Alexander, John III, James"E", Daisy, Rose, and Ash.
He...
Christopher Eugene Jenkins
Feb 19, 2025
Christopher E Jenkins
On February 19, 2025, we said goodbye to a truly remarkable man, Christopher Jenkins, who lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep sense of compassion. Born on December 22, 1956, in Newark, Ohio, Christopher was the beloved son of Larry Jenkins and Sarah Jenkins (Foor).
Christopher leaves behind his devoted partner, Sally Jenkins, and their two...
Timothy Ray Riley
Feb 19, 2025
Timothy Ray Riley, 60, of Piketon, Ohio passed away on February 19, 2025. He was born October 1, 1964 in Greenup, Kentucky and was the son of the late Robert Ray Riley and Kansas Marie Riley (Sweeney). He was also preceded in death by his brother Seth Michael Riley, and two bonus children Miranda Smith and Marisa Smith. He was proud to...
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
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
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
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
Feb 14, 2025
Patricia Auxier Gardner, 70, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on February 14, 2025.
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
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
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
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
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,...