All Obituaries

Beth Ann Noel Porter, beloved sister, mother, aunt and grandmother, age 73, of Gahanna, Ohio, passed away at home, on January 6, 2020.  She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio where she grew up and graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1965. After graduation she moved to Columbus to be closer to her sister so they could raise their families together, and she remained in the Columbus area. She retired from the State of Ohio Department of Taxation after 30 years of service; where she gained...

Gary Daniel Keller, age 79, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, passed away on January 7th, 2020. Gary was a retired engineer for the State of Ohio. He played baseball for the Cleveland Indians farm team for four years with a batting average of .561. He played college baseball at Ohio University in Athens where he received his degree in engineering. He served his country in the United States Navy and served his time in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged. Gary was proceeded in death by his wife...

Kevin Kristopher Konkler, aka BigKev or KStacks, died unexpectedly on December 28th, 2019 in Amanda, Ohio at the young age of 32. Kevin is survived by his 4 beautiful children: Aliceya Mary-Ann Konkler, Jaydin Mathew Konkler, Kevin Kristopher Konkler II all of Lancaster, Ohio, and Promise Destini Konkler of Baltimore, Ohio. His siblings: Russell Senig of Thornville, Ohio and Jenna (Robert) Straits of Lancaster, Ohio. Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Niece’s, and Nephew’s whom he...

Diane Angela Kelch 69 Friday, January 10, 2020   After a long battle with stage four lung cancer, Diane passed away peacefully in the comfort of her daughter's home, surrounded by all her children, eldest grandson, chaplain, and nurse.   Diane was born on July 28, 1950, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was the second oldest of four siblings.   She graduated from Bishop Watterson High School, advancing on to The Ohio State University. After college, she...

Elaine Jane Patterson, age 75, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Family will receive friends Monday, January 20th from 12:30 – 1:30 pm at SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME 4341 N High St. Cols. 43214. Funeral Service to follow at Union Cemetery Chapel at 2 pm. Please visit www.shaw-davis.com for complete notice.

Trinka Gail Kitchen (Stivers) Trinka Kitchen, 53, with her loving family by her side, passed away on January 7, 2020 after a hard fought and courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.  She was born on June 6, 1966 in LaFollette, Tennessee to Gary and Polly Stivers.  Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Columbus, Ohio where she grew up and lived her entire life.  Trinka graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1985 and soon after began her 35 year career with Bank...

Cynthia Ann Ellison Crabtree, 60, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Saturday January 11, 2020 at 4:32PM. Cynthia was born in Columbus, Ohio to Carolyn Sue and Elmer Ellison on November 17th, 1959. She graduated from Pineville High School in 1977. Cynthia was a stay at home mother to her three children early in her life, Stacy, Annie and Zach. She then went on to work at Circle K, Kocolene and Speedway for 10 years, before retiring to babysitting and caring for multiple children. She loved...

Walter W Sparks , 69, of London, entered into heaven on January 9, 2020, after a valiant fight against cancer.  He was born near Milford Center, Ohio to Arthur and Florie Sparks.  Walt attended Marysville high school and began full time employment at the age of 16.  He was married to Vicki Sparks for over 50 years. Walt was employed as a carpet installer, a machinist, and a church maintenance man. He was an active member of Christ Chapel in Springfield, Ohio, then Madison...

Dorothy Gordon Bingham, 90, passed away on January 13, 2020 at Crowne Point Care Facility, in Columbus, Ohio, with her daughters, after a lengthy illness. She was born on November 4, 1929, in Columbus, Ohio. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents John and Angelina Gordon, siblings, and her late husband Ray Bingham. Dorothy is survived by her two daughters Cindy Grissom and Anita (Dan) Collins, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral...

Jerry Lee Pyett 60 years old of Columbus, Ohio died Saturday Jan 11, 2020 at home. Born 12/8/1959 to Jesse and Elsie Pyett. Survived by Sister Patricia and Edna children Lenore, Caroline, Ed, Mike (Jen), Billy (Tara) as well as 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and beloved dog cuddles.  Predeceased by wife Linda and Sister Rose.