HayesGeraldine Hayes, 90, of Groveport, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Columbus Park East. She was born July 25, 1920, in Columbus. Geraldine was preceded in death by her father, William Todd; mother, Anna Todd; sister, Frances Jordan; brother, Jerry D. Todd; son, Carl F. Hayes; sister, Marie Fishbaugh. She was a member of the Church of Christ on...

SPINDLEFay Ellen (Weesner) Spindle, 39, of Marietta, GA, passed away June 21, 2011. She attended Westland High School and Franklin University. She moved to GA five years ago. Fay is survived by her husband, David; four dogs; one cat; mother, Roxanna (Robert) Burris; sister, Stacey (Craig) Baileys; brother, Mark (Kim) Weesner; step-sister, Robyn (Scott) Howard; father, Robert (Barbara) Weesner; nieces...

KOCHERBrian R. Kocher, 46, passed away June 26, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Luann Kocher; wife, Maria; daughters, Brianna Kocher and Samantha Adkins; son Jeffrey Adkins II; sister, Anna (Kevin) Thomas; brothers, Fred (Teresa) Kocher and Jerry (Janet) Kocher Jr.; grandchildren, Justin Marcum Jr. and Mason Adkins; as well as many other family members. Visitation Friday,...

WOOD Ruth Ann Wood, 80, of Mount Sterling, OH, passed away June 24, 2011. She was born on March 29, 1931 in Mercerville, OH to Sam and Emma (Milard) Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Roberkia "Berkie" Earl, brother, Billy L. Williams. Surviving family includes, loving husband of 61 years, French D. Wood Sr., son, French...

SOTODonald R. Soto, 59, of Gallipolis and formerly of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 23, 2011. Don was born in Charleston, WV on November 6, 1951, to Louis and Thelma (Buttrick) Soto and preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Caryn Daley. Survivors include his wife, Pamela (Morris) Soto; daughters, Dawn Marie (Patrick) Wetzel and Samantha Soto;...

Karen Sue Lewis, 58, of Mount Gilead, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011 at her residence. She was born April 1, 1953, in Columbus, daughter of the late Raymond and Helen Justice Morgan. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her daughter, Tanya Dewart-Legg. She is survived by her son, Keith Hayes; three brothers; one sister;...

HANNINGDolly Hanning, 90, Columbus, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Dolly was born in Moundsville, WV on November 6, 1920, to Clemence A. and Nettie (Barcus) Mason and is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard L. Hanning; daughters, Margaret and Phyllis Hanning; sisters, Geneva Osburn, Betty L. Wellman, Margaret (Peggy) Ferral; brothers, Earl, William, Charles & Clemence Mason....

ADKINS Richard "Dick" Adkins, 58, passed away June 22, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Roberta; brother, Dave and sister, Brenda. Dick is survived by his wife of 37 years, Karen (Justus); daughter, Stefanie (Omar) Perez; son, Rick (Mandy Moon) Jr.; brother, Jim (Peggy); sisters, Peggy Lester,...

GILHAMCatherine Anne Gilham, 52, Gahanna, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011. Catherine was born in London, England on January 18, 1959, to Peter Thomas and Larissa (Medevoy) Gilham and is preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her mother, Larissa Gilham; daughter, Alexandra Smith; son, Nicholas Smith; sister, Helen Tanya Gilham; brother, Gregory Stephen Gilham; niece, India Gilham-Westerman; nephew,...

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...