All Obituaries

Sondra Ann Basden, 80, was called home March 9, 2026 to be with the Lord.  Home-Going Celebration  10AM Saturday, March 21, 2026 in the Chapel of Smoot Funeral Services, 4019 E Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio.  Family will receive friends 9AM until time of service.  Interment, Glen Rest Memorial Estates, 8029 E Main St., Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Please keep the Basden family in your thoughts and prayers while they write the obituary for the loved one. Arrangements entrusted ...

Caletia M Denby, 41,  peacefully transitioned from this life Saturday, March 7, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held Friday, March 20, 2026 from 5PM until 7PM at Smoot Funeral Services, 4019 E Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio.  Life Celebration  9:30AM; Saturday, March 21, 2025 at Church World Conqueror Through, 1659 Ransburg Ave., Final viewing 9AM until time of service.   Interment, Eastlawn Cemetery, 1340 Woodland Ave., Columbus, Ohio. The ...

Philip Harrison, age 73, peacefully transitioned to his Heavenly Home  March 7, 2026.  Life Celebration 10AM Wednesday, March 18, 2026 in the Chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio.  Family will receive friends 9AM until time of service. Please keep the Harrison family uplifted in prayer. Arrangements entrusted to Smoot Funeral Services, 614-444-1463.

William C Jones, Jr, 64, peacefully passed away March 6, 2026. He was born January 22, 1962 to William and Jessie Jones in Columbus, Ohio. William is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Sharon Norvett, nephews, William Jones, Shawn Head and Aaron Washington.  He leaves to cherish his memory, son, William C Jones, III; daughters, Jasmine Jones and Amber Jones; 7 grandchildren, brothers, Allen Head, Kenneth (Brenda) Jones, and David Jones; sister, Patricia Washington; Deborah Jones, ...

Michael N. Farmer, born April 1, 1970, was the 3rd child born to Michael and Jannie Farmer in Hartford, CT. The family moved from Hartford to Columbus, Ohio in 1972 where Mike attended local schools. Mike was an amazing athlete and football was his most loved sport. He was a star player in football, track and field and basketball at Franklin Heights High School. He set records that are still undefeated. Mike loved fishing, sports, and cooking. Yet, his greatest love was his family. His ...

  Charles Robert Davis, 69, of Pickerington, Ohio, was born on January 11, 1957, to the late Sterling Davis and Lois Anderson. He peacefully departed this life on  March 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, music, and cherished memories. Charles graduated from East High School in 1975, where his passion for music first flourished. Music became an important part of his life and identity. Over the years, he was a member of several local bands, including Stash and Black Ice, ...

Jack Douglas Wright, Jr 79, was called home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2026.  Life Celebration 12 Noon Monday, March 16, 2026 in the Chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio.  Family will receive friends 11AM until time of service. Please keep the Wright Family uplifted  in prayer. Arrangements entrusted to Smoot Funeral Services, 614-444-1463  

Elaine Cotton, age 74, peacefully transitioned  on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Family will receive friends  from 10AM until 12 PM Saturday, March 7, 2026 in the Chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43227. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. Smoot Funeral, 614-444-1463

Trina D. Wright, 60, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on  February 14, 2026. Her Celebration of Life will be held Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12 Noon in the Chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43227. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until time of service.   Please keep the family lifted in prayer and you may leave kind words of encouragement and memories of Ms. Trina Wright for the family; they will be ...

Margaret Ann Bishop-Nalley August 7, 1943 – February 13, 2026 Margaret Ann Bishop-Nalley, 82, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2026. Born on August 7, 1943, in Beckley, West Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of the late Frank and Rosa Nalley. Margaret was a woman of strength, compassion, and quiet resilience. After graduating from high school, she pursued a degree in nursing and devoted her life to caring for others. She served faithfully in ...