DavisPeggy Davis, 59, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011. Preceded in death by Joseph and Dorothy Baesel Kost. Peggy retired after 27 years of service from Gahanna Jefferson City Schools as an art teacher. She is survived by her husband, Jim; sons, Ben and Ryan; daughter, Ashley; granddaughter, Anna; cousin, Nancy. Visitation will be Thursday, June 23, 2011...

THIGPENClifton E. Thigpen, 59, Columbus, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Cliff was born in Columbus, OH on September 13, 1951, to A.C. and Elsie (Graves) Thigpen and is preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Mark Eugene and Steve Thigpen. Survivors include his mother, Elsie Estrada; sister, Diane Thigpen Bolding; brothers, Robert (Freda)...

Bivens Ralph E. Bivens, 74, passed away June 18, 2011. He was born October 21, 1936. Ralph is preceded in death by parents, Ralph W. and Mable H. Bivens and siblings, Curt and John. He is survived by children, Cheryl Bishop, Bryon (Linda) Bivens, Dale (Cindy) Bivens, Brad (Patricia Jeffries) Bivens, and Bryce (Sara) Bivens; siblings, George (Vie) Bivens and...

SPIERS (KENT)Bessie Eileen Spiers, 63, passed away June 18, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmund and Imo Kent; longtime companion, Douglas "Mack" McCoy; and brother, Robert Pauley. Bessie is survived by her sons, Tony (Kim) and Aaron (Aren); grandchildren, Brandon, Shawn, Kevin, Bryan and Alan; sisters, Delores Eastman, Mable (Donnie) Shifflet and Patty (David) Ward; as...

CARROLLSharon Blake Carroll, 61, passed away at Kobacker House on June 17, 2011. Born January 1, 1950 to the late Raymond and Mary Jayne Blake. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by sister, Willa and brother, Matthew. Sharon is survived by her husband of 35 years, Dennis; son, Blake; sister, Bonny Enke; and brothers, Thomas (Dona),...

Butterworth D. Frances Butterworth, 82, passed away June 17, 2011. She was born September 11, 1928 in Inez, KY. Preceded in death by parents, James Frank & Jesse Branham; husband, Bernard Butterworth; & brothers, Charles, Jack & Tom. She is survived by children, Michael (Kristy) , Mark (Lisa) & Mitch Butterworth; siblings, Virginia (Darrell) Maynard, Peg Wilson & Doug (Donna)...

Phelps Katharine F. (Daniel) Phelps, 70, formerly of Shelbyville, KY, passed away June 17, 2011. She was born August 19, 1940. Katharine was a 1963 graduate of the University of Kentucky. She was preceded in death by parents, Glover A. and Katharine Daniel. Katharine is survived by husband, James Phelps; daughters, Beverly (Michael) Shipp and Mary (Carl) Miller; siblings, Margaret...

JENKINSCharles E. Jenkins, 55 passed away at home on June 16, 2011. He was born November 26, 1955 to the late Eli and Mattie Jenkins. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by sisters, Rose Helton, Shirley Estep, Edna and Virginia Jenkins; brothers, Kennard Blanton, Ernie and Harold Jenkins. Charlie is survived by his wife of 37...

HAIRSTON Revella P. Hairston, 100, passed away Thursday. June 16, 2011. Revella was born in Tram, KY on August 26, 1910, to Charles and Cora (Gibson) Justice and is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Nicholas Hairston; sisters, Sophie, Rosie, Gertrude; brother, Curtis. Survivors include her great-nephew, James (Alma) Swain; cousin, Louise (Clifford) Watkins, caretakers for Revella; many additional...

TURNERWilliam E. Turner, 78, of Columbus, OH passed away June 15, 2011 at Mount Carmel West Hospital. Bill was born in Canoe, KY on August 23, 1932 to Golden and John Turner. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sibling. He is survived by his wife Nancy of 60 years, daughters, Pamela Gest, Susan (Larry) Snodgres, and...

BALLENGEERoscoe L. Ballengee, 73, of Galloway, OH, passed away June 14, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman F. Ballengee Sr. and Eva (McElwain) Ballengee. Roscoe is survived by his wife of 29 years, Joyce (LeMaster) Ballengee; children, James (Chrystal) Johnson, Bobby G. (Teresa) Johnson, Michelle (Jim) McGuire, Teresa L. (Eddie) Heckard, Angela (Dan) Stultz and Barbara...

Coleman Evelyn J. Coleman, 63, passed away June 15, 2011. She was born in Gallipolis, OH on April 4, 1948. Preceded in death by parents, Wendell L. Halley and Marjorie E. Davis and son, James F. Maxwell JR. Survived by husband, Gene Coleman; daughter Traci Maxwell and son, Anthony Maxwell; sister, Judi Halley and brother, Michael Lee Moyer; step-brothers, Michael...

GRENIERJohn William Grenier, 91, Worthington, OH passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. John was born on October 17, 1919, in Springfield, MA, one of four children of William and Rosalda (Desmarais) Grenier. Following high school, he became a journeyman tool and die maker and later served as a second lieutenant in the Army Air Corp during...

ForteDonna Rae Forte, 73, passed away June 9, 2011. She was born September 6, 1937 in Toledo, Ohio. Donna was preceded in death by mother Mildred (Bowers) O'Connell; and siblings, Alice, Helen and Jack. She is survived by children, Nicki (Erik) King, Tony (Mellissa) Forte and Tomi (Rodd) Forte-Carmean; sister, Jean Malloy; grandchildren, Jennifer, Spencer, Aaren, Dakotah, Jenna, Bayley, Lucas,...

ERWINLois Jean Erwin, 65, of Lockbourne, OH, passed away, June 12, 2011. She was born on May 4, 1946 in Turkey Creek, KY to Gilbert and Bessie (Lowe) Allen. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Louise, brother, Curtis Allen. Surviving family includes, husband, Garland Erwin, daughters, Tammy Norris, Amanda Jo Smith, son, Timothy G. Muncy, step-sons, Michael...

SALACUSEAnthony Constantino Salacuse, 62, passed away June 11, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse and Lena (DiLaura) Salacuse. He is survived by his wife, Terri (Rouse) Salacuse; children, Kristina (Bobby) Bowden, Shawna (Matt Bandmann) Salacuse, Amanda Boswell and Bobbie Scaggs; siblings, Edward (Fran) Salacuse, Carl (Marni) Salacuse, Louise (David) Azzinaro and Lori (Joe) Cipolla; eight grandchildren;...

PARKERVaughn "Eddie" Parker was born April 25, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Mrs. Nadine Hagwood-Butler and late Mr. George Parker. His paternal grandmother, the late Ms. Jessie Mae Hagwood-Hall raised Vaughn. He attended Detroit Public Schools and was a member of Pentecostal Church of God. Vaughn entered in the union of marriage to Barbara (Harris) Parker on February...

GreeneClifford N. Greene, 91, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Westminster-Thurber. He was born October 28, 1919, in Columbus, son of the late James and Gertrude Swigart Greene. In addition to his parents, Cliff was preceded in death by his son, Glenn Greene and nine brothers and sisters. He attended C.C.A.D. and taught art for the Gillie...

MEADEHarry L. Meade, 70, passed away June 12, 2011. He was born in Ligon, KY to Harry Wayne and Maudie (Reynolds) Meade. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Brenda Waddles. Surviving family includes, loving wife, Edna F. (Brown) Meade, daughter, Kala Dawn Johnson (William), son, Keith Logan Meade, brothers, Wendall Meade, Jerry Meade, Danny Meade, grandchildren,...

O'BRYANTMary Frances O'Bryant, 93, passed away June 12, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Franklin; daughter, Frances (Richard) Husch. Mary married her high school sweetheart and loved her family, God, children, and cooking. She is survived by daughter, Kathleen (Norman) Young; grandchildren, Ralph (Reb) Barbee, Dean (Rondia) Barbee, Kellie Barbee, Craig (Diane) Husch, Michael (Susan) Husch and Todd (Sandy) Husch;...