Obituaries

Jun 17, 2021

Ritchie Edward Smith, age 68, passed away suddenly, Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Preceded in death by father, George Robert Smith.

Survived by mother, Martha Elizabeth Webb-Smith. Wife, Anita Baca; brother, Robert Smith; Brother, Doug Smith; daughter, Tabitha Chesser (Mike); daughter, Celea Drake (Geoffrey); stepdaughter, Connie Baca. Grandchildren Nicholas Chesser; Anthony Chesser; Lux Drake; Mara Baca-Shafer;...

Jun 16, 2021

Robert J. Walz, 98, died June 16, 2021. Born in Newark, Ohio to Charles and Sarah Walz. He is preceded in death by his 5 siblings, his wife Barbara and previous wife, Jean. He was a WWII veteran who served 3 ½ years under the command of Gen. Eisenhower and Gen. Patton in the European Theater. He participated in...

Jun 14, 2021

Jenay Crawley was unexpectedly taken from us on June 14, 2021. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, on April 2, 1998. Jenay was a dedicated and devoted mother to her children Jabril, Jamella and Yasmin. She had a smile that would light up any room. Jenay graduated valedictorian from Bridgescape Academy at the age of 16. She then attended...

Jun 13, 2021

Genie Brown at age 94 passed away from this life on June 13th at approximately 12:27 am at his residence in Columbus Ohio.

Genie Brown was born November 5th 1926 in Canton Mississippi to Nathaniel and Earline Shield Brown. Genie Brown worked at general motors plant in Defiance, Ohio for 26 years. He also accepted Christ and...

Jun 11, 2021

William E Davis Jr. (Bill) (Billy), passed away unexpectedly at the age of 54. He was born on September 29, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio to William and Diane Davis. He is preceded by his father-William Davis, brother-Jeff Davis, Mother-Diane Davis, and Niece-Lacie Davis in heaven. He is survived by his sister Shirley Rodriguez (Hope) and his daughters, Tanya Robertson...

Jun 10, 2021

Edward F. Thurkettle (76) passed away June 10, 2021 in Westerville Ohio, following 16 months (through the pandemic) in hospitals and rehab/skilled care facilities for cancer and circulatory complications. Edward was preceded in death by his father, Frank Thurkettle, mother, Rosemary Thurkettle, brothers Frank Jr. and Richard Neal.  He is survived by his son, Jason Edward Thurkettle, granddaughter, Jessica...

Jun 10, 2021

On Thursday, June 10, 2021, Robert  Lee Strayer, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away at the age  of 78.

Bob was born October 3, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to Daniel and Nora (Miller) Strayer. Bob grew up loving sports, playing basketball through  high school and was a record setting bowler. Following his 1962 graduation from...

Jun 6, 2021

James (Popeye) Daugherty of Clintionville passed away, surrounded by those who loved him, at Riverside Hospital on June 6, 2021 after a sudden illness. He was born in Toledo, Ohio.

He came to Columbus as a young man on his own, seeking out jobs to support himself. He met a man who hired him to paint a...

Jun 5, 2021

Sandra “Sandy” Goldberg (Fulton/Dorsey), 65, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Riverside Methodist hospital, Columbus, OH.

She was born in Wheeling, WV, daughter of the late William and Alice Fulton.

Sandy will be fondly remembered as a hard worker, achiever, and someone with both a strong personality and...

Jun 5, 2021

Susan Jane (McLeish) Drake, 76, of Grove City, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2021. She passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on August 17, 1944, in Woodsfield, Ohio, to late Charles Edward and Myrtle Florence (King) McLeish. She is survived by her husband of 58 years,...

Jun 5, 2021

Kimberly Iverson recently passed away peacefully at her home in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Jeanne (Andrews) Iverson. She relocated numerous times in support of her father’s career with the DuPont Company. Kimberly "Kim" graduated from High School at Collegiate in Richmond, Virginia. She was intrigued by both the arts and the sciences. She...

Jun 2, 2021

Martha Ellen (DeBruyne) Douds, 60, of Lancaster OH, passed away surrounded by her family on June 2, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born on April 4, 1961 in Beloit, Wisconsin to the late Carol (Corpe) DeBruyne and Henry DeBruyne Jr.

Martha graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1979 and Viterbo University in 1984 with...

Jun 1, 2021

Kelley Joseph Whalen, 52, of Johnstown, formerly of the Whitehall area died at Mount Carmel Hospital, Grove City, Tuesday afternoon, June 1, 2021 from heart complications.  Kelley was a New Years Eve baby, born on December 31, 1968 to the late Carl & Phyllis Whalen of Whitehall, Ohio and was a graduate of Whitehall Yearling High School.  Kelley worked...

Jun 1, 2021

Our beloved brother, Brian L. Sharp, 60, passed away June 01, 2021 in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on January 31, 1961 to Vernon Sr. and Virginia (Cohol) Sharp.

Brian attended McDonald Schools, class of '79, graduating with honors from MHS & Gordon D. James Career Center. He is also a graduate from...

Jun 1, 2021

Mike passed away at home from a sudden medical emergency at the age of 63 and is now experiencing the joy of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Two of Mike’s great passions were capturing nature through a camera lens and treasuring his many friends.  Preceded in death by his parents Jack and Lois Flynn. Survived by sister Paula...

Jun 1, 2021

Warren Tyrone Smith was born on September 6,1946 to Inez Daisy Smith Rose in Washington, DC and transitioned to be with GOD on June 1, 2021 at the age of 74 in Columbus, Ohio.

Warren, also known as Ricky, attended District of Columbia public school and graduated from Chamberlain Vocational High School in 1964, were he inquired a...

May 30, 2021

Albina Kacmarsky, aged 89, of Columbus, passed away May 30, 2021 after a brief illness.

Born in New Jersey, she raised four sons there with her beloved husband Bill until they moved to Norwalk, Ohio, where a fifth son was born.  She relocated to Columbus to be closer to family and continued an active life until age...

May 30, 2021

Barbara Richison Kelly, age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Riverside Hospital. Born in St. Louis, MO in 1942 to Tom and Martha Richison, Barbara was a longtime resident of Clintonville and proud alumna of North High School.

She is preceded in death by her husband William Bryan Kelly in 1998 and sister...

May 30, 2021

Howard W. “Bud or Buddy” Glanzer Jr., age 70, passed away after a short illness, on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Kobacker House surrounded by his family. He was born on January 7, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to Howard W. Glanzer Sr. and Barbara (Gaylor) Glanzer, and became brother to Jeanie and Vickie.

Bud was raised in...

May 29, 2021

Robert Anthony Hyle passed away unexpectedly at home on May 29, 2021.

Born in Columbus, Ohio to Shirley Erb and Gerald “Jerry” Hyle, he was 47 years old. Robert is survived by his children Kayla Hyle and Robert Hyle Jr. Parents Shirley (Jeff) Erb and Gerald “Jerry” Hyle. Grandparents William (Frances) Crego. Sibling David (Amanda) Hyle. Nephews Jordan...