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Sonny Jurgensen, the strong-arm QB with lovable personality, dies

Sonny Jurgensen, the Hall of Fame quarterback whose strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history, has died. He was 91. A Washington Commanders spokesperson confirmed Friday the team learned of Jurgensen’s death that morning from his family, who said he died of natural causes in Naples, Florida, after a brief stay in hospice care. “We are enormously proud of his amazing life and accomplishments on the field, marked not only by a golden arm but also a fearless spirit and intellect that earned him a place among ...

Mitchell A. Adkins 1967-2026

ROANOAKE, Va. — Mitchell Allen Adkins, 59, passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. He was born to Herbert Adkins and Mary Opal Holbrook Adkins on Jan. 28, 1967. Mitchell grew up in Niles. Known as wild and crazy with a big heart, Mitchell lived life on his own terms. As he liked to say, “I ...

Floyd Collins Sr. 1944-2026

CANAL WINCHESTER — Floyd Collins Sr., 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, after an extended illness. Floyd began his career at the Republic Steel mill before he was drafted into the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served with the 1st ...

Andy C. Burkholder 1977-2026

BRISTOLVILLE — Andy C. Burkholder, 48, died of natural causes Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at Hospice House, Poland. He was born Sept. 10, 1977, in Claridon, a son of Crist M. and Emma Byler Burkholder. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Survivors include his wife, Emma Miller Burkholder; his parents; children, Samuel Burkholder, Andrew Burkholder, Sarah Weaver, Kristina Burkholder and Karen Burkholder; two grandsons; six brothers; and two sisters. Services will be 9 a.m. Friday at 4918 Corey Hunt Road, Bristolville. Interment will be in Prentice Road Cemetery, ...

Arthur L. Brogden III 1958-2026

NILES — Arthur L. Brogden III, 68, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Hospice House, Poland. He was born Jan. 7, 1958, in Gainesville, Florida, a son of Arthur Jr. and Ann Hammond Brogden. He was a car dealership financier, was of the Episcopalian faith and was an Army veteran. Survivors ...

Ja’Tice Dansler 2013-2026

WARREN — Ja’Tice Dansler, 12, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, following complications of an extended illness. She was born May 2, 2013, in Warren, the daughter of Delshawn Dansler Sr. and Larinda Williams. Survivors include her father and her brothers, Delshawn Dansler Jr., Leon Gibson, ...