Kaliyah Marie Lynn Miller, 4 months old, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital. She was born March 5, 2025 in Newark to Camren Miller and Mackenzie Murphy.

Kaliyah was a constant source of light, always smiling and full of laughter. She loved being talked to and responded with wide eyes and sweet coos, as if she understood every word. She adored her big brothers and lit up whenever they were near. Her favorite companion was her beloved binky, which was never far from her tiny hands.

She found joy in the simple things—being outside in the fresh air, feeling the breeze, and moving and kicking with endless energy and excitement. She was a beautiful soul who left a lasting imprint on the hearts of many.

Though her time here was brief, Kaliyah will always be remembered for the love she gave so freely and the joy she brought into the lives of her family. She was deeply loved and will be forever missed.

She is survived by her mother and father, Mackenzie Murphy and Camren Miller; brothers, Christopher and Braxton Miller; maternal grandparents, Darlene and Johnnie Murphy; paternal grandparents, Brandy Grooms and Chris Miller; nana, Cathy Grooms; nana, Donna Myers; great grandfather, Jeffrey Grooms Sr.; aunts, Monisha Grooms, Tiffani (Robert) Harlan and Tevonna Davie; uncles, Jeffrey (Selena) Grooms, Kyle (Cindy) Murphy, Austin Murphy, Zach Grooms, Tearle Davie and Casey Deckard; cousins, Tyrell, Ava, Bayleigh, Parker, Madden, Treyvan, Isaac, Octavia, Piper, Mariah (Corey) and many others.

She was preceded in death by great uncles, Robert Murphy III and Christopher Grooms; great grandmother, Janet Keller; and cousins, Christian Black, Amber Scott and Ramon Smith.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 6-8 pm at the Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st St., Newark and Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 10-11 am at the funeral home where the funeral service will follow at 11:00 am.