Janet Hayes has finally stopped putting her friends, family and customers first. She died quietly, with dignity and grace. She was a strong and solid presence in many lives, bringing good humor and great advice just when it was needed most. She considered her customers at Red Lobster her friends; and her friends her family. She touched so many lives...

EstepElmer "Jake" Estep, 66, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010 at his residence. He was born July 14, 1943, in Delbarton, WV, son of the late Elmer and Martha Staten Estep. In addition to his parents, Jake was preceded in death by his brother, Billie Estep and sister, Roxie Estep. He is survived by his wife, Betty Hunt...

DillardDavid Dillard, 47, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born January 22, 1963, in Columbus. David was preceded in death by his father, Paul W. Dillard. He was a lifelong tile setter working for Southwestern Tile and Smith & Rogers Tile Co. David is survived by his mother, Beverly Rogers Howard; brother,...

HAWTHORNEMarlena A. Hawthorne, 69 years old, longtime Columbus resident, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010. Marlena retired after 14 years of service with Toledo Scales. She loved crocheting, flea markets and rag stores. She was preceded in death by parents, daughter Crystal and twin sisters. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 25...

LOGSDONBetty Wilma Jean Logsdon, 79 years old, Columbus resident, passed away on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at the Columbus Alzheimer Care Center with loving support from Odyssey Hospice. Betty enjoyed traveling and her friends and family. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Charles E. and Catherine (Biggs) Walker, and eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by her...

SIAS Carolyn M. Sias, 62, Columbus, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born to Edwin and Ruth (Sexton) Kunz in Welch, WV, on June 18, 1947, and is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Brenda Castle. Survivors include her husband, Thomas W. Sias; daughters, Dea (Michael) Braskett and Dawna Johnson;...

BUSHMary E. Bush, 87 of Westerville, OH, passed away February 15, 2010. Mary was born March 16, 1922. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ruth Jester. She is survived by her sister, Helen Jester; daughters, Marty (Montie) Hook, Vicki (Donald) Myers; sons, Marvin (Lorie), Steve (PJ) and Gary (Kat) Bush and John (Sonya) Leonard; 18 grandchildren;...

SHAFFER (MOODY)Carolyn Rose Shaffer (Moody), 49 years old, longtime resident of Grove City, OH, formerly of Bellaire, OH passed away on Monday, February 15th, 2010. Carol was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her husband, family and friends. Carol was preceded in death by her father, Joseph D....

JJUSTICERuby Justice, 75 years old, Columbus resident, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2010. Ruby was survived by her husband of 32 years, Garry Justice, her son-in-law, Bruce Barnett, granddaughters: Jeana and Jennifer Barnett, and sister Alice Webb. She was preceded in death by her parents,Sherman and Columbia (Kirk)Runyon, daughter, Linda Barnett, sisters: Pauline Smith and Victoria Kirk and brothers:...

RITTERJohn Paul Ritter, 48, passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2010. He is survived by his parents, George and Carlene Ritter; wife of 22 years, Gina; daughters, Samantha and Charlotte; brothers, George (Carol) and Chuck (Lynn) Ritter; sisters, Debbie (Cliff) Wilkin, Michelle (Ryan) Grindley and Carla (Bill) Klatt; mother and father-in-law, Sam and Dolly Wade; sisters-in-law, Robin (Ed) Vanderpool and...

SheafCarol Sheaf, 68, of Columbus, formerly of Florida passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010 at her residence. She was born June 2, 1941 in Wheelersburg, OH, daughter of the late Thurman and Doris Morrison Stone. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her sister, Veneta Moore. She is survived by her son, Donald Temple; daughters, Cindy...

PRUYNCharles R. Pruyn, 86, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 13, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Eva Chlorane; brothers, Jack and Richard; and sister, Carol Hunt. He is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Jane; daughter, Karen (James) Roach; son, Charles "Gary"; grandchildren, Kimberly (Gene) Mangrum and Jamie Roach; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Casey, Zach...

ShankStephen Shank, 84, of Grove City, passed away Friday, February 12, 2010. He was born December 26, 1925, in Glendale, Pa., son of the late Paul and Agnes Killian Shank. In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. He proudly served his country during WWII. Steve is survived by his loving wife...

RAUCHENSTEINJohn N. "Rocky" Rauchenstein, 92, passed away quietly late Saturday evening, February 12, just four days short of celebrating his 64th wedding anniversary. Born in Surrey County, Virginia, on August 20, 1917, to Emil and Meta Rauchenstein, John attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City before enlisting in the Army Air Corps during WWII and retiring...

PapalevichDana Papalevich, 78, of Columbus, passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 at First Community Nursing Home. She was born August 3, 1931, in Gjavato, Macedonia, daughter of the late Stojan and Nevena Grozdanova Papalevich. Dana is survived by her sisters, Slavka Vasilev of Columbus, Donka (Branko) Popovski of Macedonia; nephews, Peter Vasilev, Tony Vasilev and Tome Popovski; nieces, Rozita Kundert...

CourtsOretha E. Courts, 79, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at her residence. She was born September 26, 1930, in Boone County, WV, daughter of the late James Kesley and Vesta Lula Lucas Egnor. In addition to her parents, Oretha was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Carl R. Courts; son, Carl R. Courts...

ROSSAlice Christine Ross, 83, passed away on February 11, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Clara Caslow; son, James A. Ross; sister, Mary Virginia Dean, brother; Robert Caslow Jr.; and great-grandchild, Jackie Ross. Alice is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, John D. Ross; sons, Edward (Tiffany) Ross and Dean (Esther) Ross Sr.;...

SprouseCharles "Chuck" B. Sprouse, 45, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Doctors West. He was born July 20, 1964, in Columbus, son of James Clifford Sprouse and Veronica Marie Peacock Downs. In addition to his parents, Chuck is survived by his sister, Jennifer Downs; brother, James Allen Sprouse; nephew, Devin McKissick; nieces, Lauren McKissick and Kristen Sprouse....

FASTPaul Stanley Fast, 95, passed away February 7, 2010. Paul is survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty; daughter, Jane (Thomas) Smith and several extended family members. Visitation Tuesday, February 16, 2010 from 10-11 AM at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH. Interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery, Mifflin Township.

PAULJoseph "Joey" Paul, 48 years old, passed away at home after his courageous battle with cancer on Monday, February 8th, 2010. Joey enjoyed Nascar, football and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dora (Wilson) Paul and sister, Charlotte Levisay. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Robin Thompson-Paul, his...