Feb 15, 2012

Lillian Landis, born October 6, 1919 in Millfield, Ohio died February 15, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. Member of Community Christ Church. Retired clerk from the Bexley Library. Preceded in death by husband, Vaughn Landis, oldest son, David Landis, parents, Frank and Justine Johnson, and 8 siblings. Survived by son, Donald (Linda) Landis and their son, Joe (Tami) Landis and...

Feb 12, 2012

Thomas Sparks, age 83, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 12, 2012 after a brief illness. Born July 20, 1928 in Lawrence County, KY to the late Fred and Sallie Sparks. He was a member of the South Columbus Freewill Baptist Church, and 32nd Degree member of Southgate-Potter Lodge No. 782 F&AM. Retired from Buckeye Steel...

Feb 11, 2012

Beverly J. Crowley, age 68, of Columbus, passed away on February 11, 2012. Graduate of Central High School. Preceded in death by husband Paul Crowley; parents, Herbert and Dorothy Wellman; brothers, Blinn, Ishmael Charles, Ronnie, and Jimmy Wellman; sisters, Annette Reiss, Fayette Shephard, and Mildred Southall. Survived by children, Ronald L. (Jennifer) Hoffman and Kimberly Crowley; grandchildren, Ronald L....

Feb 7, 2012

Bonnie L. Collins, age 57, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Grant Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Delma Leslein. Survived by husband, Willis Collins; daughter, Elizabeth Paxton; granddaughter, Kaylee Paxton; sisters, Helen (James) Esteph, Jackie (Robert) Willis; brother, Stanley (Sue) Bogue; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation Thursday, February 9 from 2-4...

Feb 2, 2012

Melvin L. Vance, 72 years, 9 months, 28 days, departed this life on February 2, 2012 to be with our Lord in heaven. He graduated from Hamilton Township High School in 1957. Retired from Celanese Piping Systems, Sylvan Trucking Company, Techneglas/ Owens Illinois. He attended Lighthouse Ministries on S. High St. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Alta...

Jan 25, 2012

Mark A. Weidner, age 55, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday January 25, 2012. He retired from Wonder Bakery and was a member of IBCTGM Union Local #57 and their Retirees Club. Mark was also a member of Southside Church of Christ. Survived by daughters, Becky and Kimberly Weidner of Columbus; parents, Noel and Ruby Weidner; sisters, Theresa Weidner...

Jan 21, 2012

Louise Eleanore Long "Chick" Brown, 91 died peacefully at Broadview Rehab Center January 21, 2012, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her parents Harry and Lura Long, husband of 37 years, Lewis Brown, sister Marguerite Covey, and son in law Robert Geiszler. Survived by daughters Bonnie Fruchey of Jacksonville, Florida, Penny Geiszler of Houston Texas, and Shelley (Bob) Wanamaker...

Jan 20, 2012

Kay Lynn Bothe, age 52, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 at her residence. Preceded in death by mother, Marion. Survived by husband, Joseph; son, Gary Hoyt; daughter, Rachel Hoyt; grandchildren, Laila, Kieran, Bella, Ashtoreth; father, Glenn (Jan) Sparks; sister, Teresa (Cliff) Shirkey; nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Kay will be held at a later date. Arrangements...

Jan 20, 2012

Bertha "Nin" A. Adams, age 81, of Columbus, went to be with her Lord on January 20, 2012. Retired from Kroger Bakery. Preceded in death by parents, Claude and Louvennia Collier; sister, Alberta Collier; brother Kenneth Collier, and son-in-law, Tim Elkins. Survived by son, Doug Adams of Columbus; daughter Donna Elkins of Columbus; 5 grandchildren, Tim (Chris) Elkins, Todd...

Jan 18, 2012

Carolyn S. Bish, age 63, of Logan, passed away January 18, 2012 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. Survived by husband Gary Bish of Logan; 2 sons; Brian and his wife Teresa and their children, Joshua, Nathan, Terry, Ashley, and Hunter Soltyzik; son, Shawn Soltysik; step-son, John Bish; parents, Patricia and Arthur Brown; brothers, Rick and Randy Brown. Visitation...

Jan 17, 2012

Ronald L. Stoddard, age 70, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2012 at Zusman Community Hospice. U.S. Army Veteran. He retired from the Attorney General's Office. Ronald was a member of Madison Christian Church. Former usher for Christ Lutheran Church and New Hope Church. Graduate of Marion Franklin High School Class of 1959. Preceded...

Jan 13, 2012

Timmy Wray Bowe, age 47, of Columbus, died January 13, 2012. Owner of Roy's Auto Sales. Preceded in death by parents Ezra and Mary Bowe; paternal grandparents, Arnold and Hattie Bowe. Survived by wife, Terra Bowe; daughters Timberly (Brian) Breitenbach, and Tabitha Bowe and her fiancé Ashley Bacus; siblings, Bill (Elka) Bowe, Randy (Polly) Bowe, Danny Bowe, Sunday (Adam)...

Jan 13, 2012

Geneva (Jean) H. Morrow, 98, has received the ultimate gift of healing and has gone to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 13, 2012. She loved and cherished her Hungarian heritage. She enjoyed cooking all her Hungarian specialties: Chicken Paprikas with Dumpling Noodles, Cabbage Rolls, Dios Kifli and Nut Rolls.

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Jan 5, 2012

Arlie B. Martin, age 79, of West Jefferson, passed way on January 5, 2012 at home. Member of Westgate Lodge No. 623 F&AM and Aladdin Shrine. Big OSU Baseball fan and was a member of the Buckeye Diamond Club. Retired from Lucent (AT&T). Graduate of South High School Class of 1950. Preceded in death by parents, Arlie and Evelyn...

Jan 3, 2012

Robert A. Vance (Bob), 88, passed away January 3,2012 at the Diley Ridge Medical Center. He was born January 3, 1924 to the late Charles and Reatha Vance. He was preceded in death by his brother Walter Vance and sister Marjorie Autio.

Bob is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bonnie Jane Vance. Formerly of Dorset,...

Dec 31, 2011

Sharon McKenzie, age 64, of Columbus, died December 31, 2011 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. Preceded in death by husband, Harold McKenzie. Survived by children, Carri Henry, Jody Helena Hill (Matt), Jackie Sword, Fred McKenzie (Tammie); grandchildren, Shelby, Stephen, Kaycee, Kendall, Forest and Zachary. Family will receive friends Tuesday 5-8 p.m. at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High...

Dec 30, 2011

Agnes Louise (Gilbert) Hervey, 88, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011 in Indianapolis, IN. Preceded in death by husband, Neil. Survived by daughter, Sarah Cohill; son, Lee (Gail) Hervey; grandchildren, Matthew, Rachel, Andrew, and Adam Cohill, Nathaniel and Ryan Hervey; sister, Pat Andrews; brother, George Gilbert; many nieces and nephews. Employed by Columbus Foreman's Club and as office manager...

Dec 19, 2011

Rhoda M. Oxley, age 87, of Columbus, was called home on Monday, December 19, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Effie Perry, husband Kenneth Oxley, son, Terry Poling, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. Survived by children, Clarence (Nadine) Oxley of Columbus, Patricia (Phillip) Clifton, Richard Oxley, Mary (Dan) Martin all of Columbus, Greg (Barbara) Oxley of Parkersburg,...

Dec 14, 2011

Carl E. Borror, age 72, of Orient, died December 14, 2011 at home. Retired from Painters Local 1275. Preceded in death by brothers, Charles, Orville "Bus", and Pete; sisters Donna and Frieda. Survived by wife, Mary Ann Borror of Orient; daughters, Jacqueline (Carson) Slone of Columbus, Jodi Borror of Orient, Jennifer (Danny) Hemphill of Harrisburg, and Judith (Jack) McNabb...

Dec 11, 2011

Carl E. Hashman, age 79, of Columbus, passed away on December 11, 2011. U.S. Army Veteran Korean War. Retired from Westinghouse after 21 years of service. Preceded in death by wife, Sadie Hashman; grandson, Timothy Hashman; granddaughter, Rebecca Carroll, and many siblings. Survived by children Jane (Bill) Barido, Steve (Barbara) Hashman, Ronnie (Tonya) Hashman, Kathie (Ken) Wylie, David "Mike"...