WATT Adalyn Marcia Watt, 82, passed away Monday, March 14, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Adalyn was born in Athens, OH to Arthur and Emma (Wilkinson) Barstow, and is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Lois McEowen; brother, John Barstow. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, William Watt; daughters, Billie (John) Brinkman and Jerrie (Wendell) Yoakam; sister,...

MUIRBertha E. Muir, 79, passed away March 14, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters; a half brother; husband, Donald and son, Thomas. Bertha is survived by her son, Richard Muir and daughter, Carol Justus; grandchildren, Richie and Cherie Muir, Zachariah, Zebadiah, Jeshaiah, Isaiah and Olivia Eggers; great-grandchildren, Olivia Eggers and Austin Mills; and sisters, Dorothy...

KALLOSVirginia Muriel Randles Scott Kallos, 93, finished her sojourn on Earth on March 14, 2011 to enter her eternal life as promised by Christ Jesus. Preceding her in this passing are children Wayne Howard and Muriel Diane Scott; husbands Ernest H. Scott and Alex F. Kallos; parents Carl Albert and Mary Jane Randles; siblings Carl A. Randles Jr., Sarah (Scarabino,Rinehart)...

Schmitz Ralph Schmitz, 59, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011 at his residence. He was born January 4, 1952, in Springfield, IL. Ralph was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Schmitz and wife, Neda Hopper Schmitz. He is survived by his wife, Annamarie Schmitz; children, Christopher (Elizabeth) Schmitz, Jaime (James) Camelford and Michael Guthrie; mother, Helen Nation...

BOLING Ellis Dean Boling, Colonel USAF Retired, 63, passed away March 14, 2011. He was born in Salem, Indiana to Ralph and the late Eleanor Boling. Dean graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Aurora University in Illinois. He received a Master's degree from Central Michigan University, a Juris Doctor degree from Capital University, and a Senior Professional in...

ROYERCatherine Inez Royer, 68, of Columbus, OH, passed away, March 13, 2011 at Mount Carmel West. She was born on July 8, 1942 in Crawfordsville, IN to Clarence and Loraine (Rutherford) Biddle. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Joseph Reed and sister, Sandra Nolan. Surviving family includes, daughter, Rene Hay, son, Robert Cochran, sister, Terri Gurasco, grandchildren,...

WOODSONAlfred E. Woodson, 85, Columbus, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011. Alfred was born in Columbus, OH on April 11, 1925, to Charles and Ruth (Banks) Woodson and is preceded in death by his parents and step-parents, Fred Reed and Mary Woodson; brothers, William (Bertha) and Charles (Phyllis) Woodson. Survivors include his sister, Anna Lee Banks of Chicago; many nieces,...

PIERCERobert E. Pierce, 77, of Columbus, OH, passed away March 13, 2011. He was born in Charlotte, NC to Herbert and Ruth (Zeisler) Pierce. Robert served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving family includes, daughters, Susan Mogan, Kimberly Schrack, Sharon Farrar, son, Brian Pierce, sisters, Annette Snider, Mary...

DAVISSONCharles Stephen Davisson (Steve) was born September 15, 1948 in Sardis, West Virginia. Steve passed away on March 13, 2011, surrounded by friends and family, after a long battle with lung cancer. Steve loved music and golfing; but, more than that, he loved his family. Steve was the son of Denzil (dec.) and Bernadine Davisson and had seven siblings: John...

PEAKEGeraldine L. Peake, 74, loving mother and grandmother, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11, 2011. She was born on November 13, 1936 in Baltimore, OH to Charles and Lucille (Kinney) Leach. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Mary Ryan, brother, Charles Leach and granddaughter, April Woodrum. Surviving family includes, daughters, Judith (Ernest)...

WILSONBarbara Ann (Hawthorn) Wilson, 74, passed away March 9, 2011 in Fairborn, OH. She was born January 24, 1937 to George and Edna Hawthorn in Middletown, OH. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her son, Randall Lee. She is survived by her children, Stephen Dale (Vonda) Wilson and Tonya Lea (David) Rahrig; siblings, Clifford Charles...

BAILEYJohn P. Bailey, 73, Johnstown, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011, unexpectedly. John was born in Grahn, KY on November 14, 1937, to Shirley Wayne and Hazel (Carroll) Bailey, and is preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Catherine (Bailey) Lilley. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Karin (Gentz) Bailey, daughter, Diana (Jack) Bookhamer; sons, Stuart (Lynn)...

OHDERichard L. Ohde, 67, left this world to go to a better place peacefully on March 9, 2011 while surrounded by love. He was born June 8, 1943 to the late James and Jean Ohde, and was preceded in death by brothers James and Floyd, and sister Elizabeth. Rich leaves his loving wife of 35 years, Nancy, and will live...

Pickett Ronald Lyle Pickett, 81, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord March 9, 2011. He was born August 25, 1929 in Salem, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents, Enos and Gladys Pickett; and siblings, Norman, Francis and Benjamin. Lyle is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Mary Jane; children, Stephen (Karen) Pickett,...

AUSTINCharles Edward Austin of East Cleveland, Ohio enjoyed 95 wonderful years of life. He was born July 4, 1915 and departed this life on March 3, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his beloved wife Tennie, daughters: Kathy Conner, Sylvia Brown, and Marilyn Barr; sons Carl, Stanley, and James. Charles was raised by his grandparents on a farm...

Ripley Helen R. Ripley, 70, of Greenfield, OH, passed away March 7, 2011. She was born November, 13, 1940 in Stollings, WV. Helen is preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Jane Scott; and brothers, George and Teddy R. Scott. She is survived by her loving husband Thomas C. Ripley; children, Tammy (Stephen) Erb, Thomas (Stella) Ripley, Gregory Ripley,...

CAINMerle E. Cain, 69, Columbus, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Merle was born in Columbus, OH on August 19, 1941, to Arthur and Velva (Bush) Gordon and is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles D. Cain; sister, Helen Darst; brother, Albert Gordon. Survivors include her three sons, Charles A. (Kathy), Harold (Linda) and Jeffrey (Colleen) Cain; brother,...

THOMPSONCharles "Hap" Thompson, 70, of Grove City, OH, passed away, March 8, 2011. Born February 28, 1941 in Columbus, OH to Marvin and Doris (Hasting) Thompson whom preceded him in death. Hap was a graduate of Grove City High School and was employed by Columbus Coated Fabrics for over 30 years. He was a member of Grove City Elks and...

DYSARTHoward Lee Dysart, 78, passed away March 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Ethel and wife, Connie. Howard is survived by his sons, Howard (Cathy), Lendy, Robert (Leigh Ann) and Johnnie; siblings, Myrtle Murphy and Wayne; grandchildren, Bobby, Kimberlyn, Joshua, April, Ashley and Erick; as well as several great-grandchildren. Visitation Saturday, March 12, 2011...

PIRRONEKaren S. Pirrone, 68, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011. Karen was born in Harrisville, WV on January 29, 1943, to Hiram and Ernestine (Kelley) Deem and is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jack Deem. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Charles Pirrone; daughters, Heather and Andrea Pirrone; sisters, Frances (Melvin) O'Dell and Geraldine (Donald)...