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 Patrick Gladden
Dec 1, 2019
James (Jim) P. Gladden, 59, of Ashley, Ohio passed away Sunday December 1, 2019. Jim was born in Delaware, Ohio to Paul and Virginia Gladden on March 21, 1960. He worked as an auto mechanic his entire life and loved what he did. Jim was a loving father and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his sons and grandchildren...
Anthony C. Scartz
Nov 29, 2019
Anthony C. Scartz, 24, of Bellefontaine, OH passed suddenly on November 29th, 2019. Anthony was born in Columbus, OH on June 21, 1995. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Kathryn L. Crum. Anthony is survived by his father, John A. Scartz Jr., mother Jamie D. Crum, brother Steven M. Travis, grandmother Deborah (Dave) Scartz, grandfather Charles R....
Billiejo Michelle Sayre
Nov 24, 2019
Billie Jo (Hysell) Sayre (1980-2019) Billie Jo (Hysell) Sayre, 39, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at home. Billie Jo was born March 15, 1980, in Trumbull County, Ohio to Michael and Joy Hysell. Previously from Rutland, Ohio, she attended Meigs Local High School and Rio Grande Community College in Ohio. She was preceded in...
David S. Bazsika
Nov 22, 2019
David S. Bazsika, 64, of Westerville OH, passed away peacefully on Friday November 22. Born in Perth Amboy NJ, David was an honor graduate of Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf. He was employed as a upholstery tradesman. An avid sports fan, David enjoyed fishing and was an auto enthusiast. He enjoyed the company of the many friends that...
Glynda Ruth Beggs
Nov 21, 2019
Glynda Ruth Beggs, 89, of Hilliard, OH passed away on November 21, 2019. She was born November 24,1929 in Akron, OH and was the daughter of the late Aubrey and Muriel Meadows. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray D. Beggs and her brother, Leonard Meadows. Glynda graduated from Freed-Hardeman College. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening and...
Kerry Lee Wade
Nov 21, 2019
Kerry Lee Wade, 58, of Cardington, Ohio, lost his battle with cancer at home with his wife Bridgette and Daughter Virginia Wade by his side on 21 November 2019.He was born to parents Frank Edward Wade and Ruthanne Thurston, on 23 September 1961 in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Kerry worked as a Concrete Finisher for 35 years. Upon the time...
Kelly Lyn Leonard
Nov 21, 2019
Kelly Lyn Leonard (Veach), 43, of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2019. She was born August 12, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio and was the daughter of the marriage of Dale L. Veach and the late Lynette M. Veach (Karnes). She was a graduate of Worthington High School and Nationwide Beauty Academy. She is survived by her...
Rose Ellen Lee
Nov 12, 2019
Rose Ellen Lee: Birthday- 1/10/1951 Date of death- 11/12/19 Preceded in death by (husband) Clarence, (mother) Rosalie Roush, (father) Harold Roush, (brother) William Billy Roush, (brother) Timothy Rosh, (daughter) Allison and (son) Christopher Lee Sister: Vicky Jeffers - Hartford, WV Sister: Sandra Stewart - Gallipolis Ferry, WV Brother: David Roush - WV Special Friend: Larry Daniel- Mason, WV Daughter...
Clinton Blamer Iii
Nov 11, 2019
Clinton Blamer III passed away peacefully with Paula and Pup by his side on Monday morning November 11, 2019. Clint was just 52 years of age and was born on November 13, 1967 in Newark, Ohio. He was the son of Clinton Blamer Jr. and Meryleen Mae Blamer and brother to Michael Thomas Frye, all deceased. Clint was a...
Luella Bender Tapo
Nov 9, 2019
Luella Mae Bender Johnson Tapo (Tougaloo College, 1959), a retired educator and teachers union advocate, was born on January 13, 1931, in Corpus Christi, Texas, the daughter of Rev. William Albert Bender (TC, 1910) and Julia Evangeline Henderson “Ma” Bender. A resident of Blacklick, Ohio, Mrs. Tapo transitioned Saturday, November 9, 2019, at her home after an extended illness. ...
Vicki L. Williams Walker
Nov 9, 2019
Vicki L. Williams Walker, 60, of Columbus, passed away November 9th, 2019 after an extended illness. She was the daughter of Edna L. Williams (Jim) of Columbus OH and the late William D. Williams of Florida. She was preceded in death by her son, Joel Williams also of Columbus OH. She is survived by her daughter Angela Wrightsel of...
Jessica L. Ledford
Nov 8, 2019
Jessica Ledford 33 of Hamilton, Ohio suddenly passed away and went to be with the lord Friday November 8th 2019. She was the daughter of Jeff Ledford (Karen Farmer) and Christine Matthews. She was proceeded in death by her step mother Denise Ledford grandmother's nan Ledford and Linda Matthews and grandfather Marvin Ledford. She was survived by her mother...
Dennis James Pence
Nov 6, 2019
Dennis James Pence of Cambridge, Ohio went to Heaven to be with God on November 6th, 2019. He was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and was the son of the late James Lee and Betty Louise (Doss) Pence. Dennis was a highly intelligent person who was very proud of the fact that he read the Bible from front...
Linda Sue Stidham
Nov 6, 2019
Linda Sue (Dunlap) Stidham, born August 2, 1955 to Richard and Maymie Dunlap of 23 E Holiday St. She passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side. She was 64 yrs old. On Saturday November 9, 2019 calling hours will be 10a-12p at second baptist church, services will immediately follow along with a meal provided...
Daniel D. Emch
Nov 4, 2019
It is with sadness the family of Daniel D. Emch announces his passing on November 4, 2019, at age 81. Born May 9, 1938, to the late Oscar “Dutch” Emch and Marjorie Emch Pinkerton, Dan grew up in Ohio and graduated from Girard High School in 1956. A graduate of Kent State University with a degree in history, he...
Reynold Stacey Jenkins
Nov 4, 2019
JENKINS, Reynold, 57, sunrise July 14, 1962 until sunset November 4, 2019. Reynold was predeceased by his parents, Congaree and Lorraine and brother, Joseph. The relatives and friends of Mr. Reynold "Country" Jenkins, residence, Columbus, OH, and those of his ex-wife, Catherine Merritt; her children, Breanna, Sydney, and daughter Lonice Daly; and siblings S. Leroy Jenkins, C. Izetta Jenkins-Bonaparte...
Peggy Jane Conrad
Oct 31, 2019
On October 31st, 2019, Peggy Jane Conrad, loving wife, and mother of three sons, entered Heaven at the age of 55. Peggy was born on February 17th, 1964 in Bucyrus, OH to Eugene Teets and Betty Holland. She took great pride in her 23 year career with Kroger, often taking a personal interest in her customers, and knowing many...
Harrietta "Rita" Whitt
Oct 27, 2019
Harrietta (Rita) Whitt was born in Logan,West Virginia to the late Allen Whitt and Flora Hatfield Whitt of Inez, KY. Also preceded in death, 5 sisters: Gloria Sue Vanover (West Virginia) Juanita (Pete) Bowens (Inez, KY) Margie Marcum (Inez, KY) Rhonda Fannin (Inez, KY) Pamela Hammonds (Inez, KY) 1 Brother: Roger Allen Whitt Inez, KY 2 very special nephews...