Columbus, IN Obituaries

Gloria McEldoon, a beloved and faithful woman, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on March 20, 1938, in Forrest City, Iowa. Gloria was known for her devotion to her family and her ...

Blythe Ann Cooper left this earth to enter her eternal home on January 6, 2026, leaving behind a generous legacy of love. She was the biggest personality in any room, the loudest laugh in the crowd, t...

Henry Kile, aged 96, passed away on January 5, 2026. Born on January 1, 1930, Henry was a resident of Columbus, Georgia.

Sylvia Wilson, a beloved and cherished member of her community, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on December 14, 1950, Sylvia was known for her gentle disposition and deep love f...

Geraldine M Foxworth was born on April 1, 1955, and passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 70.

Leora Hylan, a beloved and devoted resident of Lewis Center, Ohio, passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on February 26, 1938 in Parma, Ohio. Leora was known for her kind-hearted natu...

Robert Carl Tuttle, affectionately known as Bob or “King Tut,” passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him most. He was 87,born in Warren, Ohio. Bob lived life with an...

Patricia “Pat” Ann Arnold Little passed away during the early morning of December 13, 2025 at the age of 82. Patricia was born June 6, 1943 in Columbus, Georgia, to her parents Lorene and Peter Marty ...

John A. Smith was born on October 8, 1948, to Alonzo Glen Smith and Vicie Slone Smith in Puritan Mines, West Virginia. John was drafted into the United States Army after graduating from Burch High Sch...

James Elmer Holder, a cherished and faithful resident of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on July 17, 1939, James was known for his hard-working nature and ...

Randall “Randy” Slicker, age 67, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away after a life cut short after a battle with Leukemia. Born in Massillon in 1958 and moving around northeast Ohio until settling in Columb...

Pauline “Polly” Ruth Hodges passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born in Exeter, New Hampshire on February 4, 1944, to the late Deane and Abbie Ford Hodges. Polly was a calm, inte...

Dennis Darin Puppel, 83, of Delaware, Ohio, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The family would like to thank the great care and friendship Dennis received from Home Helpers of Delaware...

Mary Kathryn “Kay” McCauley, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Kay was born on June 1, 1936, in Uhrichsville, Ohio, to Patrick and Leona Blackwell. She retired from...

Bradley Clark Watson, who was born February 14, 1950, in Grandview Hospital, Dayton, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 3, 2026 in Pataskala, Ohio. Bradley was born ...

Marguerite Johnson, 89, of Upatoi, GA, passed away on January 2nd, 2026, surrounded by her family and a wonderful caregiving team. Marguerite was born May 3rd,1936, in LaGrange Georgia, the daughter ...

Dean G. Reinhard passed away on January 2, 2026 at the age of 85. He was born in Fostoria, Ohio to the late Vernon and Florence Yauch Reinhard. He is survived by his wife Judy Reinhard. A private c...

Barbara Ann Proicou passed away at the age of 87, under the care of The Avalon of Lewis Center on January 2, 2026. She was born at home in West Mansfield, Ohio on December 31, 1939, to the late Doris ...

Rushie Leslein, born on September 5, 1950, passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Walter Leslein; her father, Truman Crum; and her mother, Edna Fay...

George F. Guffey, age 87, of Glouster, OH, passed away on January 2, 2026, at his residence in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Born on December 5th, 1938, in Van Lear, KY, he was son of the late Robert Lee a...

Thomas Glenn Marvel Jr. passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born on March 27, 1934. Thomas was a resident of Mansfield, Ohio.

Spencer L. (age 37) and Monique F. (age 39) Tepe, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on December 30, 2025 at their family home. Spencer was born on December 9, 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Tim and Yvonne ...

Margaret “Meg” McGavran Murray, a resident of Columbus, Georgia, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Meg was born on October 3, 1944, in Bexle...

Mary Rudulph “Rudi” Cumiskey Pierson passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, who never left her side throughout her courageous fight. Rudi was the beloved ...

Jonathan Hovey, Sr. passed away surrounded by love and his family, leaving behind a lasting legacy of faith, family, and service to others. Jonathan was first and foremost a devoted family man and a ...

Marianne Kirner Smith, born on December 16, 1932, in Wasserburg, Bavaria, Germany. She passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 93. A visitation for family and friends will be held at Striffler...

William (Bill) Alfred Lawton, Jr. passed away on January 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, selflessness, and an unwavering commitment to his loved ones. A prayer vigil will be held on Tues...

Charlotte Shepard Sharpe, age 88, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026. She was born on March 16, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Dr. Fred and Bessie (Rueff) Shepard. Charlotte grew up in Col...

Jacqueline Sue McKnight, lovingly known as Jackee, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born on March 24, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio, and was the oldest of five children...

Helen (Rhodes) Ziemianski Kneisley, age 94, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026. Helen was born January 8, 1931 in Handley, West Virginia to the late Andrew and Henrietta Rhodes. She was a devoted...

Jacqueline V. McDonald, aged 83, passed away on December 30, 2025. She was born on February 9, 1942. Jacqueline was a resident of Columbus, Ohio. Once a complete obituary is available, we will post i...

John H. Simpson, 77, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, with his daughters by his side. Born April 25, 1948, he lived a life full of wordsmithing, dry humor, and hopeless romant...

David L. Starks, age 78, passed away in the early morning of Monday, December 29, 2025, at his home with his devoted wife Janie by his side. David was born on January 15, 1947, in Columbus, Indiana...

Nancy Lou (Holbein) Funk, 67, was born in Columbus, OH on January 22, 1958. Nancy went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM. She is survived by her husband, Glen Funk, of 51 years. Tog...

Carol Sue Duvall Vincent Gilbert, 88, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love, faith, and quiet strength that will be cherished by all who knew her. Born on March 23, 1937, in Highland County...

Chatman Louis Ward, a beloved and devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 59, surrounded by his family. Born on May 6, 1966, in Brooklyn, New Yor...

Bobby Ray Hicks, 81, of Smiths Station, Alabama, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 3,...

After a long fulfilling life, Lorraine Farino Brewer, age 81, of Columbus GA passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine was born in Connecticut and ...

Lila Bernice Wedan, born on September 24, 1962, in Greensburg, Indiana, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 63. She was a resident of Columbus, Indiana. In keeping with Lila's wishes all ...

Dean Myron Howe, a respected and cherished member of the Columbus, Indiana community, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on February 25, 1932, in Decatur County, Indiana, Dean li...

AAROLYN BARBARA GALBRAITH After numerous medical setbacks and comebacks over the past 2 years, Aarolyn Barbara Galbraith cast off the bonds of this earthly life on Saturday, December 27th, aged 94 ye...

Elouise Justice, age 81, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 27, 2025. Elouise was born June 29, 1944 in Loris, South Carolina to the late Flinn and Daisy Dewitt. She is survived by lovin...

Walsh, Jane Chilcote Jane Walsh, 81, died of invasive metastatic peritoneal and breast cancer at the Kobacker house on December 26, 2025. She is predeceased by her parents Jack and Belva Chilcote (La...

Jeffrey L. McClelland, age 80, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Leland and Olga (Schlesinger) McClelland. Jeff graduated fr...

Frederick “Fred” Laytart (Sonny), 82, of Columbus, OH, was born on Febuary 12th, 1944 and passed away on December 27th, 2025 peacefully at home with his loved ones. He served in the Army and worked at...

Kerry Ron Drake, born on October 11, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 71. He was a resident of Pickerington, Ohio.

John Ansel Raymer, beloved husband, father, grandfather (“B-pa”), proud U.S. Army Veteran and friend passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2025. Born on January 17th, 1947, in Texarkana, Arkansas...

Our beloved father, Kenneth (Kenny) Lee Fijalkowski, 83, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. Born May 2, 1942, in Neffs, Ohio, he enjoyed an idyllic childhood he often described as growing u...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Jodi McGuckin Tully. Jodi was a warm, loving mother and “JoJo” to her family. She did everything possible to support her daughter an...

Ronald J. Crist, age 78, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Kobacker House, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 30, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Russell ...