obituaries

“Mulchy” Mark Wardlow, age 69, a proud westsider who always claimed the westside is the best side, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at his home with Sweetie and Nugget by his side. He was a 1974 graduate of Westland High School. Mulchy had many fond memories working at Sears Distribution Center and was a retired power lineman with the City of Columbus. His passions in life were riding motorcycles, drumming in numerous bands including Avec Amour, and golfing. He was a proud ...

Charles R. Koogler, age 75, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Doctor's Hospital West. Private family arrangements have been completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St.

Phonethip “Ko”  Bouaphakeo, 53, Columbus OH July 12, 1972-May 15, 2026 Born on July 12th, 1972, in Vietiane, Laos, to parents Khampresley and Khemphone Bouaphakeo. Came from Laos to Virginia, then Wapakoneta, OH.  Permanently resided in Columbus, OH in 1998. Graduated from Wapakoneta High School. Worked at National City Bank. Survived by daughter, Bryanna (Tristan) Wilcox and three grandchildren; Amira, Emmett, and Violet. Mother, Khemphone Bouaphakeo, brother, Jid ...

Gina Lockwood, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Columbus Healthcare Center. Private family arrangements are being completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St Please check back later for complete obituary.

Lisa Marie Zellers, age 59, unexpectedly passed away on May 11, 2026 at her Columbus, Ohio residence. She was born in Ohio on September 17, 1966 Lisa married the love of her life in August of 2018 and they were inseparable. She just lost him in 2023. If you knew Lisa, you know how outgoing and strong minded she was. She held us kids together, she was the glue in our lives. She thought she was a comedian, just joking about everything. She was as real as it gets, no matter what she was ...

Ida Louise Doolittle, age 88, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at her residence. There will be a gathering of friends and family May 20, 2026 from 1-2pm at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St., memorial service at 2pm, Rev. Tim Lee officiating.

Melody Kimbler, 65, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of the family she cherished so deeply. Born on July 3, 1960, in Columbus, Melody spent her life doing what she loved most: caring for others. For many years, Melody worked as an in home childcare provider, but to the countless children who came through her doors, she was much more than a babysitter. She treated every child as if they were her own and made everyone feel welcome, loved, fed, and safe. Her home was ...

Rin Chhin, age 91, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at her residence. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St., Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 1-3 PM where traditional Cambodian services will follow at 3 PM.

Catherine Helen Wava Leonard, age 64, a loving wife, mother and nana, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Fairfield Medical Center. Catherine retired from Wasserstrom and was a graduate of Columbus West High School. An ornery woman who loved hard and had no filter, she supported her family at all costs, often being the loudest mom at her son's games, as well as being the best nana ever.  Catherine loved Christmas, her favorite holiday of the year, as Christmas morning rarely ended ...

Norma Cecilia Byrd, age 94, a woman of faith who loved her family very much and always took care of everyone, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at her Hilliard, Ohio residence. She was a retired school teacher. Preceded in death by, husband, Everett Byrd, parents, Cecil and Nina Crockett, son, Michael Byrd, brother, William Crockett, son in law, Kenneth Ringold. Survived by, daughter, Teresa "Terri" Ringold, granddaughters, Nikki (Josh Stonebraker) Little and Tiffani (Josh) ...