All Obituaries

Barbara Davis Acker, 83, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Barbara was born on May 9, 1943, in Binghamton, New York, to Theodore and Marjorie Davis. She earned her bachelor's degree from Penn State University and later received her master's degree from The Ohio State University. Throughout her life, Barbara remained a devoted Penn State fan and took great pride in her education. Barbara dedicated much of her career to ...

Kenneth “Ken” Edward Browning, 60, of Reynoldsburg, passed away on August 6, 2026. He was born on September 2, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio. Ken was the life of the party. He loved music and dancing, watching shows or movies, and all things Charlie’s Angels. He worked for many years for OSU Hospital, where he truly enjoyed his colleagues and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Beatrice Browning; siblings Caroline Kenney, Robert Browning, and Claude Blevins-Browning; ...

At the golden age of 97, our beloved matriarch, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Thelma Darlene Light, born July 30, 1928 closed her eyes to this world and stepped softly into eternal rest on July 24, 2026. She has now woven her final earthly thread and is peacefully reunited with her cherished late husband, Ray J Light. To know Thelma was to know a love that was sincere, constant, and unconditional. For decades, she was the steady rhythmic heartbeat of her family, creating a ...

Paul K. Moore II, 86, long-time resident of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away on January 24, 2025. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 11, 1935. After retiring as a professional land surveyor, Paul (PK) enjoyed his many hobbies, including model trains, erector sets, and continued his lifelong pastime of trap shooting. Paul loved the time that he and his wife would winter in Arizona and taking organ lessons together, which led to them owning their own organ. Paul was a Christian, a member of ...

Jerry J. Turos, 77, of Reynoldsburg, finished his race on July 27, 2026. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 29, 1948 to Leonard and Marie (Toth) Turos. J.T. was a lifelong employee of Homewood Builders where he worked for forty plus years. Jerry was a HUGE NASCAR Fan. He loved golfing, and spending time with family and friends. His sense of humor made him the center of attention, always making people smile. He was Mr. Fix it, and was always solving something that was broken. He was ...

Margaret Mary Clark, lovingly known as Maggie, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, at the age of 83, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on December 1, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, Maggie was the cherished daughter of Beatrice Virginia and James Sowards. She was raised in a close-knit family where she learned the importance of love, laughter, hard work, and enjoying life’s simple moments. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, David ...

Our precious Gem Royal-Marie Scott (affectionately called Grace by her great-aunt) was born March 31, 2021 and departed this life on July 31, 2026.  She loved unicorns, K-Pop, and all things "girly." Gem is the daughter of Victoria Mason and Gordon Scott. She attended Great Beginnings Academy of Reynoldsburg where she recently graduated pre-school. She was preparing to begin kindergarten at Olde Orchard Elementary School. Gem proved more than prepared as she was already reading chapter ...

William "Bill" James Kimbler, 67, of Westerville, who passed away peacefully at home on July 27 surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 14, 1958 to the late William and Garnet (Smith) Kimbler. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Chon O'Dell-Kimbler; his children, Ryan LettBrown, Maxx (Asia) Kimbler, and Jamie (Keith) Kettle; his grandchildren, Brenden and Reagen LettBrown, Arabella and Rainn, Kimbler Levi, Logan, and Finn Kettle; and his ...

Victoria Lynn Jacks Pickel, age 70, passed on and went to the Lord and Savior on July 22nd, of 2026 in Pataskala, Ohio. Victoria was born in West Virginia in Point Pleasant on June 17th of 1956 to Doris Yvonne Jacks and John Jacks. Preceded by her father and mother she had also lost her granddaughter, Lacey Pickel. Victoria is survived by her two sons and one grandson: Michael Pickel, Benjamin Pickel, and Anthony Pickel followed by her two sisters Carla Shroyer, and Diane ...

Richard William Elsworth, Sr., 86, of Reynoldsburg passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026. He was born in Altoona, PA on December 21, 1939.After graduating high school, Richard attended West Chester University to pursue a math degree, however he secured a nomination to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He graduated in 1963 and married his high school sweetheart, Laura Lee Meakin on June 8,1963 in Yeadon, PA and started his career as a United States Marine Corps officer. He rose ...