Obituaries

James Alan Francis

James Alan Francis

May 16, 2026

James " JIMDOG" Alan Francis, born in Columbus, Ohio on October 29th, 1959. He passed away peacefully at his home in Grove City on May 16th, 2026. He was 66 years old. He was the son of Berman E. and Betty Carletta (Tucker) Francis who preceded him. Survived by loving wife, Melanie Cutlip of 40 years. His pride and joy,...

Rumurial Arthur Street

Rumurial Arthur Street

May 14, 2026

Rumurial Arthur Street , known as Art departed this life on May 14, 2026 at the age of 66. He was born on September 20, 1959 in Columbus Ohio to Jessie and Teretha Street.

Art attended Linden-McKinley High School. Over the years, Art was known for his larger-than-life personality, his unpredictable spirit, and his love for fishing and coffee. He had...

David E Evans

David E Evans

May 14, 2026

David E Evans, age 90, passed away after a long illness at his Columbus residence on May 14, 2026.

Born on May 6, 1936, in Newark, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ellis and Helen (Gebby) Evans.

David is survived by his four children, Chris Evans, Connie Tracy, Sue (Jim) Hodge, and Scott (Cathy) Evans, seven grandchildren, Andrea (Aaron) Beane,...

Jaynette A Smith

Jaynette A Smith

May 13, 2026

Jaynette (Jaye) Anita Whiten Smith, age 63, passed away at Capri Gardens in Lewis Center on May 13, 2026, at 1:55 a.m., following a lengthy illness due to complications related to Glioblastoma of the brain.

Jaynette was born to James Dock and Mary Lillian Williams Whiten on March 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York. She spent her formative years in Toledo,...

Daniel Merkle

Daniel Merkle

May 12, 2026

Daniel “Dan” Merkle passed away on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 at the age of 68. He was reunited with his mother, Joan, and is survived by his loving wife, Diane; his children, Brian (Megan), Allison, and Chelsea (Kyle); granddaughter Mackenzie; his father, William; and siblings, Chip (Jill), Molly, and Sam (Sandra).

Dan was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend to...

Kathryn S Brorein

Kathryn S Brorein

May 12, 2026

Kathryn Sue Brorein (Ellison), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted educator, passed from this life into the arms of her Lord and Savior on May 12, 2026, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was 72 years old and was surrounded by the family she cherished so dearly.

Born on May 7, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, Kathryn was a daughter...

Peter William Hill

Peter William Hill

May 11, 2026

Peter William Hill 61, cherished husband, father, son and friend, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, after a battle with multiple strokes and pancreatic cancer. Born on March 18, 1965, in Akron, OH, Pete’s life was a tapestry of love, service and dedication.

Peter is survived by is devoted wife, Annette and their son Donald Hill, who was born on...

Nellie Berry Stanley

Nellie Berry Stanley

May 11, 2026

Nellie Berry Stanley passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the age of 90 in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by husbands Byron “Barney” Berry and Richard Stanley, sisters Marvine and Daisy, and brother Paul. Nellie is survived by her daughter Susan Andrews (Mike) and son Brian Berry (Sue), grandchildren Jenny Taylor (Ian), Jake Berry (Katie),...

Keith Frazier

Keith Frazier

May 11, 2026

Keith Frazier, 67 years old passed away May 11, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Keith was born September 23, 1958 to Andrew Frazier and Ella Frazier Buford. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Alesia Frazier. 

Keith is survived by his sisters Venecia Robertson, Caren Collins, Rhonda(Joe)Day, Sonja Frazier; brothers Andre(Cynthia)Frazier, Milton Frazier; stepdaughters Ebony Watson, Chante Durr...

Michael J. Boyle

Michael J. Boyle

May 9, 2026

Michael J. Boyle, 81, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and service. He was the devoted husband of his beloved wife, Judy (Kane) Boyle, with whom he shared 56 beautiful years of marriage.

Born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, Mickey learned the values of dedication and community early in life. He proudly went on to...

Tina Louise Crowe

Tina Louise Crowe

May 8, 2026

If you hear laughter during this service don't worry it's just me, I told y'all I wasn't leaving quietly. (A line Tina would have said if she could've written it herself).

Tina Louise Crowe 46 of Frankfort Ohio, burst into heaven on Friday May , 2026, after a sudden stroke. Probably cracking a joke on her way in and asking the...

Danny Lee Peer

Danny Lee Peer

May 7, 2026

Danny Lee Peer, 73, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 7th, 2026 at Doctor’s Hospital West in Columbus, Ohio. Danny was born in Columbus on June 3, 1952. He proudly served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. A skilled tradesman, Danny was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a...

Kevin William Burt

Kevin William Burt

May 5, 2026

Kevin William Burt, 73, died on May 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, after a sudden heart attack at home. Born November 26, 1952, in Findlay, Ohio, Kevin grew up in Vermilion, Ohio, and graduated from Vermilion High School in 1971. He graduated from Michigan Technological University in 1975 with a degree in electrical engineering and attended graduate school at The...

Vincent Carl Socha

Vincent Carl Socha

May 5, 2026

Vincent C. Socha (66) of Dublin, Ohio (formerly of Creighton, PA) born on May 28, 1959, passed away on May 5, 2026.

Vince was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area. He graduated from Deer Lakes High School, Clarion University, and was retired from a career in medical sales. Vince loved being surround by family and friends and was a lifelong...

Elaine Plumb

Elaine Plumb

May 5, 2026

        Elaine Wharton Plumb was born May 15, 1927 in Mount Vernon, Ohio and grew up in Knox County, Ohio. She attended Ohio State University and was employed by Nationwide Insurance. While at Nationwide, Elaine met her husband of 56 years, Charles S. Plumb II.

        Elaine found and shared joy with others everywhere she...

Donald R. Dawkins

Donald R. Dawkins

May 4, 2026

Donald R. Dawkins passed away May 4, 2026 in Columbus Ohio. 

Donald (Metbone) was born June 30, 1970 in Warren to the late Ronald and Martha Dawkins.

Donald enjoyed fishing, gardening and speaking his mind.

Fond memories will be forever cherished by Kimberly Jordan, Kimyada Jordan (daughter), Donald Jordan (son), Marissa Dawkins (daughter), Zavon Hameed (son), Myia Dawkins (daughter), Abdijbar Warsame (son), Samantha...

Marilyn Z. Armstrong

Marilyn Z. Armstrong

May 3, 2026

Marilyn Zoe Armstrong (82), beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Sunday May 3, 2026 with her children by her side. She leaves behind a legacy of love, adventure, and a life fully lived.

Family remained an important part of Marilyn’s story. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Kerrie Ritchey (Doug) and Eric Vaughan (Erin), who carry...

Corrick "Corky" Wong

Corrick "Corky" Wong

May 1, 2026

Corrick “Corky” Wong, 67, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, just days before his 68th birthday. Born on May 3, 1958, Corky lived a life centered around family, service, friendship, and adventure.

Corky was preceded in death by his father, Hong Soon Wong; his mother, Virginia Wong; and his brother, Cleatus Wong.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32...

Richard William Martin

Richard William Martin

May 1, 2026

Richard W. Martin, 82, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Ayersville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Kobacker House, OhioHealth Hospice.

Richard was born on July 21, 1943, in Defiance, Ohio, to Gerald and Elizabeth Martin. He was the fourth of seven children. He grew up in Ayersville and is remembered as a key member of the 1961 and 1962 Ayersville Pilots basketball...

Walter J. Miller

Walter J. Miller

Apr 30, 2026

Walter J Miller, born 10/20/1935 in Columbus, OH passed away 4/30/2026 at St Ann’s hospital surrounded by his family. Known to most as Walt, he was known to all of us as Husband, Dad, Grandpa, and G-Gpa. He and Barb have been married since July of 1955, Father of 4, Grandfather of 13, Great Grandfather of 9 and Great, Great...