Obituaries

Bryan Keith Gore was born on 10/10/1963 to Doris L. and Herbert Gore in Glen Jean WV. Brian was unexpectedly called home on 12/01/2022.

Bryan attended Mt. Hope High school, upon his graduation he joined the United States Navy. Where he served for 8 years before being honorably discharged. Bryan relocated to Columbus, OH and started working for Lutheran Village...

Kevin Craig Kenley was born on July 26, 1959 to Lee and Gloria Kenley in Columbus, Ohio. Kevin passed away on November 26, 2022. Kevin was a graduate of Mifflin High School in 1978 and received a football scholarship to Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. He proudly served six years in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Kevin worked at Doctor’s Hospital...

Carl William Blake was born on September 20, 1966, in Columbus, OH to the parents of Anita Nowell and Carl W. Blake Sr.

Carl was known for his nickname “Carbee” to his friends and family.  Carl attended Columbus Public Schools and was a 1981 graduate of Shawnee High School.  Carl was always funny, telling jokes and smiling.  He also enjoyed...

Jerry Dean Curtis, age 71, was born September 29, 1951, in Marietta, OH. He departed this earthly life on December 3, 2022, in Columbus, OH.

Jerry attended the Public School System in Akron, OH. Jerry worked at Urban Express, Columbus Dispatch as a District Manager of Carriers and retired in 2007. Jerry also worked at COTA for 29 years until...

Javon Delfiate Holland known to friends and family as Jay”. “no meat”, ” Sir drop out”, and “do good”. Born to Paul Anthony Holland and Nickki Benedict. On February 25, 1994 sadly passed away on December 3, 2022.

Javon was his father favorite rapper. Javon was an artist as well an entertainer who loved to perform, and produce music. Javon...

Robert “Bob” Ogletree, age 86, passed away on Dec. 2, 2022 at his home after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to parents Clarence and Mary Ogletree. A few years later, the family moved to Batavia, Ohio where he was raised.

Bob married the lovely Elizabeth “Betty” Yvonne Dorsey on December 6, 1958 and to...

Jacqueline Yvette West was born August 2, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio to Paul Anthony West and Delores Marie West-Jennings. She died at Riverside Hospital on November 27, 2022.

Jacqueline enlisted and worked in the United States Air Force from June 12, 1996, until February 25, 2015. She served in many roles and was decorated highly throughout her career for her...

Ophinell Davis Jr., born January 5, 1933 in Mansfield, Ohio to Ophinell Davis Sr. and Anna Lee Robinson. He passed away November 24, 2022 at The Waterford. He met and married Mildred Le Gardner on her nineteenth birthday on June 9, 1952 in Mansfield, Ohio. On that date he knew he would never get enough of this lady. Her love...

Diana Brightwell-Favours was born in Mansfield, Ohio on February 8, 1943, to the late Thomas Brightwell and Willa Maxie.

She went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Mt. Carmel East. Diana married Wilbur P. Favours and thru that union they had two children, Denise and Carlos Favours.

Diana was a graduate of Columbus East...

Kwane Smith, 51, Gained his wings on November 25, 2022. Kwane was born on January 15, 1971 to William and Bonnie Smith. He was affectionately known as K Love, Uncle Huggy, and Coach Smith.

Kwane graduated from Mifflin High School in 1989. He worked as a pre-K instructional assistant, community recreation center aide, numerous coaching, and volunteer programs.

Kwane enjoyed...

Ronald L. Burk 80, of Urbancrest, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Buckeye Terrace Nursing home, Westerville, Ohio. He was the son of the late Vincent Burk Sr. and Margie Lee Burk.

He was preceded in death by brothers Vincent Burk Jr., Arnold Burk, Virgil Burk; sisters Lynn Burk and Mary (kitty cat) Skeaton, son Demetrius Burk,...

Mr. James Ronald Graves, Sr., was born on August 15, 1936 to loving parents, Walter Graves and Doris Jean Bradley-Copney in Ironton, Ohio. James was affectionately known as “Ronnie” to his close family and friends.

Ronnie was born in Ironton, Ohio and later moved as a young boy to the west side of Columbus, Ohio. Ronnie attended West High...

Anthony L. Elmore (Mills) passed away suddenly on November 22, 2022 in Columbus, OH at the age of 31.

Anthony is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Marva Elmore and Ladonna Mills; bother, Ricardo (Manny) Mills; and sister, Infhone Mills.

Anthony is survived by mother, Tiffani (Melvin Robinson) Elmore; father, Anthony Mills; stepmothers, Zina (Frankie) Hamm and Danielle Johnson; daughter,...

Eddie’s earthly journey ended on November 23, 2022 at the age of 79, transitioning into the arms of our Heavenly Father, after fighting a lengthy illness.

He was born in Brentwood, Maryland to the late Edward and Jessie Lewis on March 2, 1943. He later moved with his family to Boston, Massachusetts. After years of construction work, Eddie retired and...

After packing and diligently preparing these last few weeks while residing in Violet Springs Health Campus, Pickerington, Ohio, Margaret Jeanette Clinkscsale while sleeping decided she was ready to move. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ arranged for the chariot to pick her up on Friday, November 24, 2022.

The moving did not take long because Margaret was ready. She peacefully...

John W. “Junebug” Austin Jr., was born to the late John Sr., and Dorothy Austin on March 16, 1959.  Junebug passed away peacefully at the age of 63, surrounded by family.

Junebug wore many hats throughout his life.  He was a paralegal, DJ, cook, and night club owner.  Junebug was a loving father, grandfather, and father-in-law.

Junebug was preceded in...