Obituaries

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William M. Kyle

William Michael “Mike” Kyle passed away suddenly on December 8, 2022 in Columbus Ohio at the age of 40. He was born to Mary N. Kyle on March 12, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio. At Doctor’s North.

Mike played little League football for the Linden Eagles and East Linden Patriots. He also attends Ashland University. “Mike” as everyone knew him, had...

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Brian Keith Mitchell

Brian Keith Mitchell was born May 7, 1963 to Winifred (Donette) Mitchell-Jackson and Jacob Long. He departed this life December 10, 2022, after suffering a very brief illness.

Brian attended Columbus public schools, proudly graduating from East High School, class of 1981. During his high school years, Brian made several lasting friendships that remained in place even today.

In the...

Eldrado D. Patterson

Eldrado D. Patterson was born to Lee Curtis Brown and Geraldine Patterson Robinson on August 18, 1972 in Sylacauga, Alabama. Eldrado Devore “Curt” Patterson was the eldest of nine siblings.

Eldrado attended Whetstone High School. He loved drawing and spending time watching movies with the family. He was a private and straight to the point young man. Eldrado departed this...

Lois Vaulx

Lois Ann Vaulx age 62 Born January 26th, 1959. Passed away December 3rd, 2022 unexpectedly at OSU Hospital North.

Lois was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Vaulx; father, Willard Vaulx; brothers, Charles Weatherspoon and James Weatherspoon; sisters. Gail Malbon and Gena Weatherspoon; and nephews, Roger, James Weatherspoon.

Lois leaves to cherish her memory of loving, son, Quwan Vaulx;...

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E. Yvonne Harrell

Elsie Yvonne Harrell (Danner) 71 of Columbus, Ohio passed early in the morning December 1st, 2022. She was born in Catawba County, NC but migrated to Ohio with her parents while very young, making their home in the Fly Town neighborhood just northwest of downtown Columbus.

Yvonne was a graduate of Central High School, the Ohio State University...

Anton R. Draughon

Anton Draughon was raised on the mean streets of Columbus, Ohio. Those that knew him, know he was a true “OG” who always kept it real. You couldn’t help but respect a man who refused to be phony for the sake of other people’s opinions. He loved fishing, driving, women, and cooking, almost as much as he loved his family....

Evelyn I. Brown

Evelyn Irene Brown departed this life on December 5, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Evelyn was born on July 3, 1931 to Cliff and Julia Simmons, 1 of 9 children. Evelyn graduated from Carver High School in 1950 and attended Virginia State College in Petersburg, Virginia.

Evelyn married the love of her life Cedric W. Brown. They moved...

Kenya D. Mitchell

Kenya Djon Mitchell, age 44. Sunrise August 26, 1978 and Sunset November 23, 2022.

Please pray for the family as they prepare the obituary.

Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Saturday, December 10, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Marcus D. Bullard

Marcus Devon Bullard, name meaning warrior, bravery, honor, strength, and courage, was born to Sonya Grace Palmer-Griffie and Richard Samuel Bullard Jr on September 26th, 1987, in Springfield Ohio. He was absolutely perfect.  He will always be our family treasure.

Marcus was raised by both parents in Springfield and later moved to Columbus in his early twenties.

On November 28th,...

Bryan Keith Gore

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

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 W. Blake Jr.

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

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...

William D. Jones

Javon D. Holland

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

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...