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.
James Thedford Davis
Nov 4, 2020
James Thedford Davis 85, known to all as “Uncle Dave” was born September 9, 1935 in Ward, Alabama, and called home November 4, 2020 at Otterbein New Albany Senior Life Neighborhood after a long battle with Dementia/Alzheimer’s and kidney failure. Early Life “Uncle Dave” moved to Columbus, Ohio at an early age attending Champion Jr. High and graduating from...
Jimmie Chanault Collyer
Nov 2, 2020
Jimmie Chanault Collyer, age 68, of Mount Gilead, Ohio, passed away on November 2, 2020, in his home of natural causes. He was born on Valentine’s Day in Bucyrus, Ohio, and was the son of Charles Chanault and Julia Ann (Sullivan) Collyer. He is preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Charles (Chuck) Orewiler. Jimmie proudly served as...
Edward Kenneth Schulte
Nov 1, 2020
Edward K. Schulte, age 59, of Continental, OH, passed away at OSU Hospital Columbus, on November 1, 2020. He was born on April,11,1961, to Kenneth and Mildred (Schroeder) Schulte. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Schulte; his wife, Ronda Schulte: and his niece, Christelle Bowerman. Ed is survived by his mother, Mildred Schulte, of Ottawa, OH;...
Jerry Primes
Nov 1, 2020
Jerry Primes, 72, passed away on November 1, 2020 in Columbus, OH. He was born on November 3, 1947. If you would like to share a memory of Jerry or offer a message of condolence for the family, please visit his Tribute Wall.
Betty Ann Wyzykowski
Oct 30, 2020
Betty Ann Wyzykowski, 61, passed away on 10/30/2020 in Lancaster, OH. She was born on November 28, 1958 to Willard and Betty Bratton. If you would like to share a memory of Betty or offer a message of condolence for the family, please visit her Tribute Wall.
Robert Eugene Curry
Oct 30, 2020
Robert Curry, 67, passed away on October 30, 2020. He was born on August 29, 1953. If you would like to leave a memory of Robert or offer a message of condolence for his family, please visit his Tribute Wall.
Larry Gail Acree
Oct 29, 2020
Larry Gail Acree, 62, passed away on 10/29/2020 in Columbus, OH. He was born on July 27, 1958 to Ralph and Mildred Dollie Acree. If you would like to share a memory of Larry or offer a message of condolence for the family, please visit his Tribute Wall.
Michael Carmack
Oct 27, 2020
Michael Carmack, 41, passed away on October 27, 2020. He was born on January 20, 1979 in Truckee, CA to Kenneth Carmack and Shirley Adams. If you would like to share a memory of Michael or offer a message of condolence to his family, please visit his Tribute Wall.
Freda Delores Phillips
Oct 26, 2020
Freda Delores Phillips, 84, passed away on October 26, 2020 in Columbus, OH. She was born on January 11, 1936 in Barnesville, OH to William and Alta (Taylor) Modley. If you would like to share a memory of Freda or offer a message of condolence for the family, please visit her tribute wall.
Alvie Griffis
Oct 25, 2020
Alvie D. Griffis passed away peaceably with his daughter at his side on October 25, 2020 in the Villages of Westerville in Westerville, Ohio. He was born September 7,1936 in Raiford, Florida. He was the son of Robert and Cassie Viola Manning Griffis. Surviving him is his son, John Robert Griffis and wife Kerry McGaughey, of Uniontown Pa. and...
Edna Faye Steele
Oct 22, 2020
Edna Faye Steele was the daughter of Marion and Mary (Stepp) Sisco, of Chattaroy, WV. Faye was one of ten children. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband Arbie Steele, her best friend Ruth Hicks, her most beloved companions Buckeye and Prissy, brothers: Harry (Bud) Sisco, and Robert (Bobby) Sisco and Meryl Sisco; sisters: Irene (Sisco) Kirk, Bonnie...
Carolyn J. Mayer
Oct 20, 2020
Carolyn J. Mayer, 73, of Westerville, Ohio passed away on October 20, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Carolyn was born May 18, 1947 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late John K. and Dora J. (Cosgrove) Mayer. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Raymond K. Mayer. She was a strong believer in...
Daniel Lee Whalen
Oct 17, 2020
Daniel Lee “Danny” Whalen, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 17th, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 63. Danny was born on October 7th, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio to William Lee and Nancy Lou (Kellin) Whalen. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Nancy, son Joseph Whalen, and daughter Christina Whalen (Julian Valle)....
Richard "Dick" Penn
Oct 17, 2020
Circleville resident Richard “Dick” Penn, age, 79 died October 17th, 2020, at his home in Circleville, Ohio. Dick was was born June 18th, 1941 in Lucasville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by parents Blanchard and Imogene Penn and brother Terry Penn. Dad grew up in Lucasville, Ohio where he attended Lucasville Valley High School. He was a member...
Ronald Matthew Foy
Oct 17, 2020
Ronald M Foy, 57, passed away on October 17, 2020 in Warren, OH. Ron was born on June 18, 1963 to Ronald C. Foy and Barbara A. Foy in Warren. He joined the U.S. Army in 1982 and was honorably discharged in 1993. He worked many years as a Corrections Officer at Franklin Medical Center. Ron was an avid...
Robert Bailey
Oct 15, 2020
Robert Bailey, 70, passed away on October 15, 2020 in Columbus, OH. He was born on September 29, 1950 in Canton, OH to Robert and Ruth Bailey. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen Bailey. If you would like to share a memory of Robert or offer a message of condolence for the family, please visit his Tribute...

Evette Appleberry
Oct 13, 2020
Evette Appleberry, 50, passed away on October 13, 2020 in Columbus, OH. She was born on November 8, 1969 in Dayton, OH to John and Eartha (Buchanan) Appleberry. If you would like to share a memory of Evette or offer a message of condolence for the family, please visit her Tribute Wall.
Warner E. Rickman
Oct 12, 2020
Warner E. Rickman, 78, passed away on October 12, 2020 in Columbus, OH. He was born on November 13, 1941 in Greenfield, OH. If you would like to share a memory of Warner or offer a message of condolence for the family, please visit his Tribute Wall.
William Thomas "Tommy" Cunningham
Oct 12, 2020
William Thomas “Tommy” Cunningham, 71, born September 5, 1949 in Maysville, Ky., died October 12, 2020 in Columbus, OH. He is preceded in death by his mother Margaret Mayberry, daughter Charlotte Cunningham, sister Sherlene Coles and brother Gregory Cunningham. Survived by wife, Gloria, daughters Carolyn and Dynita, sons Thomas, Kevin and Christopher, step-daughters Shavonn and Ashley, brothers Robert, George...
Carl Avery Dummitt
Oct 11, 2020
Carl Avery Dummitt, 65, passed away on October 11, 2020 in Chillicothe, OH. He was born on August 24, 1955 to Irvin Layton Jr. and Charlotte Leona Dummitt in Columbus, OH. He leaves behind three children, many siblings, and other extended family members and friends. If you would like to share a memory of Carl or offer a message...