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Douglas Edward Saunders

Douglas Edward Saunders

Sep 13, 2024

Douglas Edward Saunders, 62 of Columbus, Went to be with the lord, surrounded by his loved ones on Friday September 13th 2024. Douglas was born on January 5th 1962 in Columbus Ohio to Wayne and Emma Lee Saunders. 

Douglas was a retired plumber and was a member of the McArthur and Linden Eagles. Doug worked hard and played harder and was...

Santana Isaac John Smart 3rd Burkett

Santana Isaac John Smart 3rd Burkett

Sep 12, 2024

Santana Isaac John Smart 3rd Burkett was born 9/14/1972 in Columbus, Ohio to Ralph Thomas and Pamela Burkett. Santana passed away on 9/12/2024 at the Laurels of Gahanna. 

Santana LOVED his grand kids! He enjoyed going to Michigan, watching football, going to the movies and going fishing. Santana was married once to Tosha Richson. Santana was very funny and comical. He...

Suzanne Taranto

Suzanne Taranto

Sep 12, 2024

Suzanne “Suzi” Taranto, Born January 2, 1942 and passed away September 12, 2024, at St Ann’s Hospital, with her family by her side. Predeceased, by her husband, John Taranto Jr. of 64 years by only 11 weeks to the day. Predeceased by her parents Arthur and Leitha Matthews, her brother James Matthews, sister June Shroyer and sister, Norma Wilson. 

Suzi’s children...

Caleb Lynn Fulknier

Caleb Lynn Fulknier

Sep 11, 2024

Caleb Lynn Fulknier 1998 - 2024 Caleb Lynn Fulknier, 26, passed away suddenly on September 11 at his home in Gahanna, Ohio, after courageously battling complications of kidney disease for the last few months. 

He was born on July 10, 1998, in Columbus. He was predeceased by his mother, Christina Savon (2019), maternal grandfather Jesse Land, great-uncle Jim Land, and cousin...

Imani Allure Denise Robinson

Imani Allure Denise Robinson

Sep 10, 2024

Imani Allure Denise Robinson, infant of four months, passed from this life into the next on September 10, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Born on April 29, 2024, in the same city, she was the beloved and cherished daughter of Isabella Addington and Jaden Robinson.Though her time on earth was brief, Imani's impact on her family was profound and lasting. Her...

Isabella Redfox Addington

Isabella Redfox Addington

Sep 10, 2024

Isabella "Bella" Redfox Addington, aged 20, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away September 10, 2024. Born November 19, 2003, in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of James and Cheryl Addington and Demetrius Smith.

Isabella, also affectionately known as Izzy, Isa, and Allisa, was a vibrant spirit who approached life with a boundless passion for connecting with others. She...

Bessie Lou Miller

Bessie Lou Miller

Sep 10, 2024

Bessie Lou Miller was born on November 14, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio and sadly passed away on September 10, 2024 in Newark, Ohio. She loved to read, play cards, complete crossword puzzles, and the beach.

Bessie is survived by her children; James Miller Jr., Kenda Sue Miller, Janet E. Roach, and Jessie W. Miller; 9 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, and...

Marie Mayes

Marie Mayes

Sep 10, 2024

Marie Mayes, 92, of Columbus, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Sep 10, 2024 surrounded by her family. As a teenager, she began her work life by collecting admissions at the top observation floor of the LeVeque Lincoln Tower. Later, she worked for Defense Supply Center-Columbus and after 15 years of service, retired in 1994. She was very proud of being...

Deborah Sue Moore

Deborah Sue Moore

Sep 9, 2024

On September 9th, 2024 at 6pm, Deborah Sue Moore, age 61, lost her fight with cancer at Grant Medical Center. She was a mother of two, Eric Dean Moore and Donald William Ireton Jr, step-mom of Dougie Gregory, and spouse of Douglas Gregory. She was also a grandmother to seven grandchildren; Madison Moore, Ciera Moore, Donald William 3rd, Joshua Andrew...

Daniel W. Lytle Sr.

Daniel W. Lytle Sr.

Sep 8, 2024

Daniel Wayne Lytle Sr., 71, passed away September 8, 2024, in hospice care after a tough battle with cancer. Born on March 11, 1953, to Wanda and Donald E. Lytle Sr. in Columbus, Ohio, his early years were spent around that area, graduating from Groveport Madison High School. After making his home in N. Carolina and Florida for several years,...

Randy Eugene Kooser

Randy Eugene Kooser

Sep 7, 2024

Randy Eugene Kooser, age 57, of Columbus, Ohio passed away September 7, 2024. Randy was born September 20, 1968 in Dayton, Ohio.

Randy is survived by daughter Samantha Boggs (London, Ohio), son's Randy Strutz and Shane Collins, both of Columbus, Ohio, Shawn Collins (Springfield, Ohio) and sister Kimberly Williamson(Sidney, Ohio). Aunts and Uncles Donnie and MaryAnn Webb of Tipp City, Linda...

Dr Lawrence Edward Hughes Jr

Dr Lawrence Edward Hughes Jr

Sep 7, 2024

Dr. Lawrence E. Hughes, Jr. passed from this life to eternal life on September 7, 2024. He was born September 12, 1953 in Columbus Ohio. Larry was a graduate of Whetstone High School, The Ohio State University, and The Ohio State College of Dentistry.

He was preceded in death by his parents the Honorable Lawrence E. Hughes, Sr. and Ruth K....

Maria Kay Hopkins

Maria Kay Hopkins

Sep 6, 2024

Maria Kay Hopkins, born Maria Kay Gabriel on April 17, 1991, died in her home on September 6, 2024, in Tallahassee, Florida.

Maria, from Columbus, Ohio, graduated from Worthington Kilborne in 2010 and attended The Ohio State University. Maria earned her bachelor’s degree in 2014, graduating with honors.

Maria is survived by her husband Earl Hopkins and son Maximus; parents Melanie &...

Phyllis Darlene Grimes

Phyllis Darlene Grimes

Sep 5, 2024

After a long battle of fighting cancer, Phyllis "Darlene" Grimes, 73 of Columbus, OH was welcomed into heaven on Sept 5, 2024. Waiting for her at the gates parents Gene & Glenna, Brother Steven, and Son Ronald. She leaves behind her legacy to Children Rocky (Cathy), Andrea, Roxanne (John); grandchildren Michael, Emmett (Rob), Victoria (Shawn), Shannon, Christian, Cori, Julia; great...

Stephen Alexander Martin

Stephen Alexander Martin

Sep 4, 2024

Alex passed away on 9/04/2024 at the age of 31, peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. For everyone who knew Alex, they knew that above all else, he loved his family. Secondly, he loved being outdoors. Whether it was fishing with his brothers or just merely listening to music outside with a cold beer, he was happy. Alex was the type...

Loretta J Wolfe

Loretta J Wolfe

Sep 4, 2024

Loretta J. Wolfe, age 96, a resident of Gahanna, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at home.

She was a devoted wife of 73 years to John Wolfe, who passed away January 18th, 2024. Her brother Harold Bruce Hatfield (Susan) passed away in 2017. 

Loving, mother to Vic (Rebecca). Jonetta Waalkens and Thomas who passed away in 2020. Also surviving...

Linda Wiena Ann Fluellen

Linda Wiena Ann Fluellen

Sep 3, 2024

Linda Wiena Ann Fluellen, 50, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Ohio State University Hospital. She was born May 31, 1974.  Linda was a 1993 graduate of east high School. She was a beloved daughter, sister, niece, and granddaughter. Linda was a loving homemaker and mother. Linda was a strong tenacious woman who was devoted to...

Steven Lee Swint

Steven Lee Swint

Sep 3, 2024

Steven Lee Swint, born in Honshu, Japan to Cecil and Garnett Swint on September 1, 1956 passed peacefully in his sleep on September 3, 2024. Preceded in death by his loving grandmother Ruth Rankin, parents, and brother Nicklos Swint. He is survived by his siblings; Sue (Ron) Stewart, Connie (Steve) Surrency, Cecil Swint Jr., Sharlene (Bob) Wickline, Charles (Dawn) Swint,...

Cynthia (Cyndie) Jane Swearengen

Cynthia (Cyndie) Jane Swearengen

Sep 1, 2024

Cynthia (Cyndie) Jane Swearengen, 65, of Columbus, Ohio; Sunrise: December 8, 1958 and Sunset: September 1, 2024. Cyndie's smile lit up the room. She liked spending time with family. She was at every birthday celebration, graduation, sporting event and family reunion. She made you feel welcomed and would always want to know what was going on in your life. One...

Corinne Ann Gotschall

Corinne Ann Gotschall

Sep 1, 2024

Corinne Ann Gotschall, born November 22, 1928, in Columbus, Ohio, passed on September 1, 2024, at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Carrigan, her mother, Edna Hyle, her brother, Robert Carrigan, her sister, Philipana Poston, her husband, Joseph Lee Gotschall, and her sons, Joseph and James Sterling. She is survived by her daughters,...

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