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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.

Tina R.  Crosswhite

Tina R. Crosswhite

Jul 10, 2022

Tina R. Crosswhite, age 58, of Columbus, Ohio went to Heaven on Sunday, July 10, 2022. She was born on May 18, 1964 in Washington Court House, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Robert and Jeanette Crosswhite. Tina was preceded in death by her sisters, Robbin Crosswhite and Jeanette Traynor; grandparents, Herbert and Paulie Crosswhite and Marion...

Chad Edward Clements

Chad Edward Clements

Jul 9, 2022

Chad Edward Clements, 50, of Kingston passed away on July 9, 2022. He was born July 12, 1971 to William and Edith Clements. He was preceded in death by his father, William, brother, David Clements and brother-in-law Butch Smith. Chad is survived by his mother Edith Clements, son, Daniel Jackson, daughter, Tara Fisher and his grandchildren, Gemini and Orion...

Daniel Dean Achor

Daniel Dean Achor

Jul 9, 2022

Daniel Dean Achor, age 78, died unexpectedly of Cancer on July 9, 2022 in his home in Bellefontaine, Ohio, surrounded by family and friends. Daniel is survived by his wife, Sandra Achor (Houston), his children, in order of age: Dana Huff (Achor) of Piqua, Ohio; Antoinette (Betty) Heuer (Achor), of Las Vegas, Nevada; Daniel R. Achor of West Mansfield,...

Marjory Anne Ward

Marjory Anne Ward

Jul 9, 2022

Marjory Ward, 77, passed away July 9, 2022 at home in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her “Favorite Dog”, husband David Ward; mother, Lucille Mossburg; and Seven siblings. She is survived by her “Bird”, Children, their spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She finally made it to her “Happy Place” with our father. “Our...

Patricia A. Hairston

Patricia A. Hairston

Jul 7, 2022

Patricia Ann Hairston, 72, of Columbus, Ohio went to heaven on July 7th, 2022 and was the daughter of Mildred Hairston and Kenneth Jackson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harrison T. Burroughs; and sister, Gloria J. Hairston. Patricia was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt and she will be greatly missed. She is survived...

Kimberly D. Simpkins

Kimberly D. Simpkins

Jul 5, 2022

Kimberly Dawn Simpkins, 55, of Mason, WV went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 5, 2022 after an extended illness. Kimberly was the youngest daughter of Lee Roy Simpkins Sr. and Beulah (Mickie) Rose. She was a 1984 graduate of Wahama High School. Kimberly had in recent years allowed the Lord back into her heart and her...

William Oster Friend

William Oster Friend

Jul 5, 2022

William Oster Friend of Delaware, Ohio passed away on July 5, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born on April 16, 1947 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late William John Friend and Stella Corrine (Oster) Friend. Bill is survived by his wife, Mary Kathleen (Beach) Friend, and three children Kristen Lee Skeens (David), William John Friend...

Robert Chauying Liao

Robert Chauying Liao

Jul 3, 2022

Robert Chauying Liao, 75, of Columbus, OH passed away at his home on Sunday July 03, 2022. He was born in Taiwan on August 19, 1946 to Dr. Ying lung Liao and Sui Chu Lee. He immigrated to the United States in the 1960s and became a citizen in the 1990s. He is survived by his daughter Aquila Pound-Liao,...

Bobby

Bobby

Jul 3, 2022

Robert (Bobby) Franklin Likens, age 57, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on July 3, 2022. He was born on May 13, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert Warren Likens and Patricia Mae Likens. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 25 years, Patty; children Joshua Likens and Andrew Boham, step-children Jennifer Holt and Matthew (Stephanie)...

Seth A. Young

Seth A. Young

Jul 1, 2022

Seth Allen Young died at Crown Pointe Care Center in Columbus, under the care of Bella Care Hospice, on July 1, 2022, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife, Lois Rosow; daughters and sons-in-law, Rachel Dorrian, Patrick Dorrian, Deborah Young, and Jay Morgan; granddaughters, Cadence Dorrian and Naia Morgan; and extended family. In addition to...

Barbara Parker

Barbara Parker

Jun 30, 2022

Barbara Parker gained her angel wings on 06/30/22 at Marietta Memorial following a breif illness. Barbara was 72 years old. Barbara's life would seem too short to many, but those of us who were Blessed to be touched by her understand that her existence and the imprint She left on our hearts exceed the quantity of time that She...

Forrest L. Lawson

Forrest L. Lawson

Jun 30, 2022

Forrest Lee Lawson, of Frazeysburg, OH was called home on June 30, 2022. He was born on March 4, 1994 in Joplin, MO to Kristy Hamblin and Claude Lawson. Forrest was preceded in death by his grandfather, Sulivan Pierce; great-grandparents, Robert (Jewel) McFadyen, and Walton (Edna) Price; and his uncle's, Micheal Lawson and Casey Osborne. Survived by his mother,...

James "Star" Martin

James "Star" Martin

Jun 29, 2022

James Olan ”Star” Martin, 74, of Kenton, OH, passed away on June 29, 2022. He was born February 18, 1948, in Mt. Sterling, KY and was the son of the late Olan Martin and Wanda Faye Graham. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Freeda D. Martin. Star was an extremely talented artist. Anyone that ever met...

Jacqueline S. Finney

Jacqueline S. Finney

Jun 27, 2022

Jacqueline Sue Finney was born on April 29, 1951 in Winfield, Kansas. She passed away on June 27, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio; with her husband of 22 years Gary Finney by her side. Jacqueline worked at Anchor Hocking for 20 years before retiring in 2016. She loved gardening and would spend hours in her garden....

Carol Lee Bewley

Carol Lee Bewley

Jun 27, 2022

Carol Lee Bewley, 80, of Barnesville, Ohio was reunited with her late husband of 52 years, Charles Gordon Bewley on June 27, 2022 after losing her battle with cancer in Columbus, Ohio. Carol was born March 12, 1942 to Floyd Willis and Freda (Anderson) Willis, and is preceded in death by her brother, Norman Willis. She is survived by...

Eddie

Eddie

Jun 26, 2022

Frederick Edwin "Eddie" Thomas, Cheshire, OH, passed away June 26, 2022. He was born in Gallipolis, OH on August 23, 1943 and was the son of the late Marion and Eleanor Thomas. He was preceded in death by his sister, Margie Schoonover. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 58...

Marcella Ann Matlack

Marcella Ann Matlack

Jun 26, 2022

Marcella Ann Matlack, 89, of Columbus, OH passed away on Sunday June 26, 2022 at the Kobacker House. She was born on September 06, 1932 to Ray and Esther Reeley. She is survived by her sons Kyle and Kevin; as well as many other family members and friends.

Red Hunley

Red Hunley

Jun 24, 2022

Jennings Niles (“Red”) Hunley died peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2022, at age 91. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Patricia, and is survived by his children, Jay (Denise), Cheryl (Ronald) Bauchmoyer, Scott (Sara), and James (Ingrid Emch); his grandchildren, Shawn, Jaime (Carlo) Spedale, Christopher Bauchmoyer, Grace, Nicholas, Ian, Erin, Kiersten, Chuck, Amber, and...

Mitchell B. Wafer Jr.

Mitchell B. Wafer Jr.

Jun 20, 2022

On December 27, 1947 Mitchell B. Wafer Jr. was born in Dayton, Ohio and was the first of two children to SGT. Mitchell B. Wafer Sr. and Laura Green Wafer. As a child Mitchell traveled the world with his parents and younger brother, living in Germany, Italy, and Spain. Mitchell briefly attended college and in 1966 he enlisted into...

Charles R Ledbetter

Charles R Ledbetter

Jun 19, 2022

Charles R Ledbetter, 71, from Gahanna, OH went to be with Lord on June 19, 2022. He was the son of the late Charles and Kathy Ledbetter. He was born in Dodge City, Kansas December 10, 1950. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Kenneth Wayne Ledbetter & James Dean Ledbetter. He served in the...

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