Autumn Nicole Ward, 32 , of Columbus, a former Scioto County resident, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 in Columbus. She was born January 5, 1993 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Rev. Joseph and Karen (Powell) Ward. Autumn was a 2011 graduate of Minford High School and was an Accounts Payable Specialist for Sarnova, Inc. in Dublin, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by one sister, Amber Ward; two brothers, Wesley Ward, Devin (Staci) Ward; nieces and nephews, Emmylou, Wayne, William, Amelia, Caroline, Madi Ward, and her Pomeranian, Sir Teddy. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jeremy Ward.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Brett McGraw officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from Noon to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.