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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.

Jason Troy Howes

Jason Troy Howes

Jul 26, 2024

Jason Troy Howes, born on November 7, 1976, in Biddeford, Maine, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, at 11:11 a.m. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Jason is survived by his three children: Matthew (Isabelle) Howes, Andrew (Taya) Howes, and Ryan Howes. He cherished his role as a grandfather to Elizabeth...

Richard L Watson

Richard L Watson

Jul 24, 2024

Richard L. Watson 74 of Newark, OH passed away on July 24th, 2024.

Rick was born 10/30/1949 in Canton, OH and was the son of the late Earl and Jane Watson. After graduating Byars Hall high school in 1968 he served in the United States Air Force as a crew chief at Shaw AFB, Sumter...

Colt

Colt

Jul 23, 2024

Colsen (Colt) Howard Ball, 72, finished his journey here on July 23rd, 2024. Colsen was born in Oneida, Tennessee on October 21, 1951 to Charles and Dorothy (Shackleford) Ball.

Private First-Class Colsen Ball Served 6 years with honor and distinction in the United States Army as a military police officer and dog-handler during the Vietnam...

Michael R. Howard

Michael R. Howard

Jul 21, 2024

Michael R. Howard

Born on the 20th of December 1947, Michael (Mike) Howard was born in Marion Ohio. He graduated from Harding High School in Marion, Ohio and immediately entered the Army and served in 1st Cavalry Division (airmobile) active in An Khe, Phong Dien, Bien Hoa, as well as the 1st armored division- where...

Julie  Elizabeth Cox

Julie Elizabeth Cox

Jul 21, 2024

Julie E. Cox, 60, of DeLand, Florida passed away on July 21, 2024.  She was born November 7, 1963. She is survived by children;  Jeremy, Jayme, Dudley, grand-children; Lavail, Ashley, Isaiah and Laveyah. Julie is survived by many brothers, sisters, family and friends. Ohio serves were held July 22, 2024 and a Florida serve will be planned for a...

Carol Gilliam

Carol Gilliam

Jul 20, 2024

Carol Gilliam, born to Lily May Storms and Roger Shenefield in Meigs County, Ohio, on April 22, 1939. A wonderful grandmother and mother to George Oldaker, Rocky Oldaker, Kevin (Kris) Oldaker, Kim Stephens, and LuAnn Pryor. She is also survived by siblings, Zelma, Ben, and Buddy, as well as many dear friends. Passed away at the age of 85...

Robert David Vorhes

Robert David Vorhes

Jul 18, 2024

Robert David Vorhes

(March 29, 1948 - July 18, 2024)

Robert David Vorhes, 76, passed away peacefully from complications of dementia on July 18, 2024, in Gahanna, OH. He was surrounded by his loving wife Julie, his daughters Kristy and Heather, immediate family, and his ever-loving caregivers.

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Teresita M Custodio

Teresita M Custodio

Jul 13, 2024

Teresita M Custodio, walked into the light on July 13, 2024 at Columbus, Ohio. Her life began January 13, 1943, the youngest daughter to Jose and Jovita Morando at San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines. She graduated from Far Eastern University at Manila, Philippines with an accounting degree and immigrated to the United States settling in Chicago, Illinois. She married Inigo...

Big Sam

Big Sam

Jul 11, 2024

Samuel William Pelletier, affectionately known as "Big Sam" to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him, had the kind of laugh that could be heard from miles away and a presence that was as comforting as the rumble of a well-tuned engine. On July 11, 2024, at the age of 59, Big Sam's final chapter concluded in Columbus,...

Randy Wagner

Randy Wagner

Jul 11, 2024

June 13, 1957-July 11, 2024

Randy Wagner was born in Douglas, Nebraska to Ray & Bernadine Wagner. He has two sisters, Rachel Wagner & Rhoda Jameson. He graduated from Health High School in 1975. He went on to Cedarville College where he received his BA. At college, he met his wife, Merrilee Wagner. They were...

Berney

Berney

Jul 9, 2024

On July 9, 2024, Bernard Patrick Doyle — known to his family and friends as Berney — passed away quietly in his sleep. He was 70 years old.

Berney was born on February 9, 1954, to a large and very Irish family. He was separated from them early on in life, and was sent to...

David Luther Champer

David Luther Champer

Jul 8, 2024

David Luther Champer, Age 74, Passed Away July 8 2024 At His Home In Gallipolis,

Ohio. He Was Born To Walter And Edith Champer On June 27 1950. He Is Survived By 4 Children Cindy (Rob) Thompson Of

Wheelersbug, Ohio. Timmy Champer Of Gallipolis, Ohio. Jessica (Chuck) Weekley Of Athens, Ohio. And Tiffany Champer Of...

Larry Earl Cox

Larry Earl Cox

Jul 7, 2024

Larry Earl Cox, 75, passed away July 7th, 2024. Contact the family for arrangements.

King Mayse

King Mayse

Jul 5, 2024

King Mayse, 59, passed away on July 1, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born on January 25, 1965, in Marion, Ohio and was a 1983 graduate of Marion Harding High School, where he excelled in football and wrestling along with music and academics. King was an employee of Rosati Windows in Hilliard, Ohio.

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Richard Lackey

Richard Lackey

Jul 5, 2024

Richard J. Lackey, 68, of Columbus, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 5th, 2024.

Rick was born eighth of nine children in Columbus to Charles and Frances Lackey.

He was an employee of Legal Aid Society of Columbus for thirty-eight years. His true calling, however, shone...

Ronald J Watson

Ronald J Watson

Jul 5, 2024

Ronald Watson, a beacon of love and family devotion, passed away at the age of 66 on July 5, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 20, 1958, Ronald's life was characterized by the love he generously extended to everyone around him.

Ronald's unwavering commitment to his family was the cornerstone of...

Bill

Bill

Jul 5, 2024

William (Bill) Anthony Sutake passed away in his home July 5th. 2024 surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer. Bill was born in Ohio September 28, 1953 to Iris Laverne Sutake (Kirk) and William Anthony Sutake both are decease.

Bill graduated from Wynford High School and attended Ohio State University for a time.

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James S Demczyk

James S Demczyk

Jul 4, 2024

James S. Demczyk, 82, died on July 4. Otherwise, he would have been golfing, hunting, mowing, working on projects at the farm, visiting a restaurant, or texting. His unexpected absence from these activities and many more makes him missed terribly by those that knew him.

Jim was born on March 30, 1942, to the late...

William C Ball

William C Ball

Jul 3, 2024

William C. Ball, age 75, passed on July 3, 2024. He was born May 11, 1949 in West Virginia to the late Edward and Virginia (Hodge) Ball.

He is survived by siblings, significant other, and many dear friends and family.

Arrangements entrusted to Leaf Cremation.

Randy Lee Wood

Randy Lee Wood

Jul 2, 2024

Randy Lee Wood (66) of Athens passed away Tuesday July 2, 2024 at Riverside hospital Columbus Ohio.

He was Born July 4, 1957 he was the late son of Garnet and Earl Barnhart and Tom Wood

Randy served in the US Marines during Vietnam.

Randy was Survived...

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