Obituaries

Keith Michael Fraley

Keith Michael Fraley

Dec 16, 2024

Keith Michael Fraley, 47, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on December 16, 2024 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center after a brief illness. Keith was born on May 22, 1977 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked as a fence installer before his illness. He will be missed by all who knew...

Kylene Amanda Young

Kylene Amanda Young

Dec 16, 2024

Kylene Young was a beautiful, kind-hearted mother, daughter and sister whose life was tragically cut short. She will be remembered for her humor, love and generosity throughout her life because even when she had her own challenges, she overcame and always helped those less fortunate, which unfortunately led to her untimely death. 

Kylene is survived by the light of her life,...

Ashley Lynn Thomas

Ashley Lynn Thomas

Dec 16, 2024

Ashley Lynn Thomas, born on February 28, 1988, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on December 16, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. A graduate of Franklin Heights High School in 2006, Ashley was known for her vibrant spirit and kindness, traits that endeared her to many.

Ashley had a lively personality and was truly devoted to her...

Burt Hancock

Burt Hancock

Dec 16, 2024

Burton Whitley Hancock Jr. was born in Dublin, Georgia, on July 7, 1950. He passed away December 16, 2024, surrounded by the warmth of those who loved him most. 

His fervent love for family was at the heart of his life, and his vibrant spirit extended far beyond, making him a friend to many. He was a loving brother to Judith...

James Garfield Linley

James Garfield Linley

Dec 16, 2024

James Garfield Linley, 36, passed away December 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Jim and Wanda Linley and Etta and Bill Noble; aunt, Stella Brooks; and cousin, Jimmy Brooks.

James is survived by mother, Connie Linley; father, Jesse Linley; sons, JJ and Bill Linley; sisters, Stacey Noble, Wanda Noble, and Amanda (Tyler) Griffis; brother, Dustin (Angie) Linley; nieces,...

Cynthia J. Davis

Cynthia J. Davis

Dec 16, 2024

Cynthia Jo Davis, age 67, of Columbus, OH passed away on Monday afternoon, December 16, 2024 at Grant Hospital.  She was born on December 31, 1956 in Nurnberg, Germany, daughter of Edith P. Yost Ervin and Harvey E. Ervin.

Cindy was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Sharon Furr, of Missouri.  

She enjoyed time spent with her family,...

Richard T. Southall

Richard T. Southall

Dec 16, 2024

Richard Thomas Southall, 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on December 16, 2024. He was born on November 23, 1937, at White Cross Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, to Albert and Elizabeth (Thompson) Southall.

Richard graduated from Linden-McKinley High School in 1955 and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1961 to 1964. As a Lance Corporal, he was a...

Donald Ray Brown

Donald Ray Brown

Dec 16, 2024

Donald Ray Brown Columbus, Ohio December 8, 1949 – December 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Ray Brown on December 16, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born on December 8, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Mary V. Brown (Winstead) and Clifford N. Brown, as...

Geneva I. Read

Geneva I. Read

Dec 16, 2024

Geneva I. Read, 102, passed away December 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by parents, George and Elizabeth Bowman; siblings, Norman (Virgia) Bowman, Harold (Grace) Bowman, Roscoe (June) Bowman, and Lois Louise Bowman; father of her children, Harry Read. 

Geneva is survived by children, Edward (Bonnie) Read, Sandra Kennison, and Jody (Skip) Davis; grandchildren, Ryan (Susan) Read, Trent (Melissa) Read,...

Jan E. Weeks

Jan E. Weeks

Dec 16, 2024

Jan E. Weeks, born on January 18, 1962, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and joy that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her. A cherished mother, friend, wife, sister and grandmother, Jan was a woman of exceptional kindness and light. Her laughter was infectious, brightening even the darkest...

Rosemary Ann Kimmet

Rosemary Ann Kimmet

Dec 14, 2024

Rosemary Ann Kimmet, age 93, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on December 14, 2024. She was born on July 31, 1931 in Bloomington, Indiana to the late Carl and Alice Gobert. 

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Kimmet, and her daughter, Paula Kimmet.

She is lovingly survived by her children, Gary (Jann) Kimmet, Dave Kimmet,...

Bonnie Jean Pack

Bonnie Jean Pack

Dec 14, 2024

Bonnie J. Pack passed away peacefully at Capri Gardens in Lewis Center, Ohio on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 92.

Born to Lessie and Gladys Hatfield on September 24, 1932 in Waren Cliff, WV, Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, husband James, her brothers Joe, Sam, Roger, Ronald and Dale, her sisters Louise and Ruth, brothers-in-law/sisters...

Robert Janetsky

Robert Janetsky

Dec 14, 2024

Robert L. Janetsky, 92, of Columbus, OH, passed away on December 14, 2024. He was born July 7, 1932, in Portsmouth, OH.

He is survived by his daughters, Debra (David) Chandler, Robin (Robert) Roberts, and Kim Janetsky. He is also survived by his stepdaughter Marsha Hillyard, brother William Thomas, 5 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, 2 great-grandsons, and 4 great-granddaughters.

He is preceded in...

Kathryn Kearney

Kathryn Kearney

Dec 14, 2024

Kathryn Kearney, age 77 of Gahanna, OH, passed away on December 14, 2024. She was born on March 23, 1947 to the late Marshall R and Catherine (Hilton) Bell in Jacksonville, FL. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by husband of 56 years Joseph W. Kearney, son Glen Kearney, sister Tootie Micklavzina and brother Stephen Bell. Kathryn...

Victoria Meadows

Victoria Meadows

Dec 13, 2024

Victoria “Nikki” Meadows, musician, non-conformist, hippie-eccentric, and free spirit—whose heart was as vast as her struggles—passed away at home on December 13, 2024. Born the youngest daughter of Norah Marie Perry and LeRoy Clayton Hill on March 10, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, Nikki lived a life defined by her hardships, her kindness, and her unwavering individuality.

Known to most as Nikki,...

Tracey Ann Madison

Tracey Ann Madison

Dec 13, 2024

Tracey Ann Madison, 52, passed away on December 13, 2024. She was born June 18, 1972, to Terry and Patricia (Foley) Madison.

She is survived by her children: Edward Donis-Madison and Isabel Donis, sister: Tina Ruehs, Brother: Terry Madison Jr, aunt: Tina Lafler, nieces and nephews: Carlyle Lafler, Nikki Lafler, Yvette Madison, Matthew Madison, Amanda Ruehs, Michael Ruehs, Dustin Ruehs, Eric...

Quy Thi Pham

Quy Thi Pham

Dec 13, 2024

Quy Thi Pham, 89, passed away on December 13, 2024. She was born on July 25, 1935, in Vietnam to Ton Pham and Giang Nguyen.

She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Nelson E. Hane

Nelson E. Hane

Dec 13, 2024

Nelson E. Hane Jr, age 74, of Columbus, Ohio went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2024. He was born on June 28, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Nelson Hane Sr. and Betty Hane-Harper.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy "Cheety" Hane, his brothers, Charles and Kenny Hane, his...

Edith Lawhorn

Edith Lawhorn

Dec 13, 2024

Edith Lawhorn, 84 of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Edith Lawhorn was born May 23, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to William Johnson and Ruth Ward. Her hobbies and interests were sewing, singing, spending time with children and family, and serving the public. 

Edith will be deeply missed by Cheryl (Duane) Lumpkin, Derrick (Cynthia) Ward, Anthony (Diane) Ward, Mohammed...

Diane F. Smalley

Diane F. Smalley

Dec 13, 2024

Diane F. Smalley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at her home in Bexley, Ohio, on December 13, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on August 3, 1947, in Zanesville, Ohio, Diane brought joy, laughter, and warmth to everyone around her. She was a radiant spirit who never knew a stranger, always embracing life with...

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