All Obituaries

KERRY MICHAEL STROUP, 74, passed away at his home on April 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Kerry graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School, earned his bachelor’s degree at the College of Wooster, and his master’s and doctorate degrees at The Ohio State University. Kerry was preceded in death by his mother and father, Jean and Jack Stroup. Kerry is survived by his wife Melissa Stanford Stroup; children Hailey (Chris) Stroup Brunner, Scott (Maddie) Stroup...

LOUIS J. GABRIEL, age 51, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 at home. He was a big fan of the New York Giants and was a super handyman, able to fix anything around the house. Above all,  he loved being around family, and loved his "Sugar booger," Pryor, more than anything in the world.                                                     ...

GERALDINE LEE WILSON, 90, of Pickerington, Ohio, departed this world for Heaven in the early morning of April 15, 2024. Geraldine was born on October 23, 1933, to her parents Herbert Franklin Dodson and Evelyn Mae Monfort. Geraldine is survived by her son, James Michael Motter, and her granddaughter, Misty Dawn [Jeremy] Burns. She also leaves behind her great-granddaughters, Kayte [Kurtis] Carlisle and Amberlee Rankin; great-great-grandchildren, Tucker, Avery, Grace, Sawyer, Grayson, and...

GARY L. CHAVIS, age 70, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  Veteran of the U. S. Marines. He loved football and was a diehard Browns fan. He also loved basketball and golf, and enjoyed jazz, and traveling around the globe, feeling most at home in New York City. He was a consultant in Men's Fashion and known for his designer style and impeccable wardrobe. Preceded in death by his mother Anita "Pearl" Chavis, father Phillip Chavis, Sr.,...

JESSICA BLYTHE OWENS, age 51, passed peacefully in her sleep on the morning of April 8, 2024. Jessica was an artist who worked in acrylic paints and loved images and home decorations that included the sun, moon and stars. Perhaps it is fitting that her day of passing coincided with the date of the total solar eclipse. She loved her childen and spent many years caring for them. Her last week was especially joyous; she had just started a new job as a Home Health Care Provider and loved it. She...

IVAN WILLARD VANCE JR., age 61, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at Doctors Hospital. Preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter. Survived by son, Ivan W. Vance III; daughter, Lily Collins; seven brothers and sisters; cousins' Sharon McCoy, Mary Glispy, Frances Williamson, Julia Steinberg, and Lisa King. Ivan was born in Hamlin, WV, and attended Logan High School where he was on the football team. At the time of his death, he lived in Columbus Ohio, where Ivan was a member of...

LEXIE VIRGINIA BAISDEN, age 61, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at Capital City Gardens. Preceded in death by husband Larry Baisden Sr., parents Lafayette and Sinda Messer, brothers Lafayette Jr., Reese, and Tommie Messer. Survived by son, Larry (Anna) Baisden, Jr.; daughters, Jessica (Michael) Parsley, Samantha Baisden,and Brittney Baisden; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois (Alan) Mann, Patty Thompson, and Lillie (Kevin) Stoll; brother, Harrison  (Connie)...

PATRICIA LYNN BROWN, age 49, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Grant Medical Center. She loved playing bingo and coloring. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Preceded in death by mother Sandra Mollett, father Jerry Rutherford, husband Robert Brown, brothers Ronnie, Donnie, Jimmie, and Jacky Mollett, aunt Polly Holbrook. Survived by daughters, Trisha Brown and Jacqueline Brown; son, Robert Brown; grandchildren, Jayden, Annie, Kyanah, Alayah, and Jazzlyn;...

KENNETH RAY ROUSE, age 59, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Doctors Hospital. Kenny was a kind-hearted soul who touched the lives of everyone he met. He brought joy and laughter wherever he went. Whenever he saw someone sad, he would always find a way to make them laugh, especially with his favorite saying from the song "Mountain Music "-- "See that mountain over there, one day I'm gonna climb that mountain, " or saying " Oh really, really, what really is...

BETTY LOU MAYES,  age 66, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on April 2nd, 2024. She loved creating diamond art and socializing at the flea market. She was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy LaCroix, father William Mayes, brother Richard Mayes, brother Robert Mayes, and daughter Sherry Mayes. She is survived by her son, Wayne Mayes; son-in-law, Daniel Madison; son-in-law Stephan Olson; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Debbie Emerson; brother, John Mayes; and many nieces...