BRAINARDZelma Corrine Brainard, 76, of Orient, passed away Monday, May 18, 2009. She was born on December 16, 1932 to the late Hugh and Nevada Perry in Lawrence County, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Robert L. Brainard; and brother, Delbert Perry. Survivors include her daughter, Janette (Gary) Miller;...

ENKEAnna Louise Enke, 92, departed this life on May 17, 2009. Born to Frank and Mattie Parker on Nov. 5, 1916 in Preston, KY, she is preceded in death by her husband Robert and sons, James and Frederick. Anna is survived by her daughter-in-law Bonny; grandchildren Cristal Enke, Jay Enke, Cheryl Richardson, Lisa Kelleher and Morgan Enke; 9 great-grandchildren and...

FERRELLRandy J. Ferrell, 57, of Thornville, went to the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 15, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Buddy and Mary (Childers) Ferrell in West Virginia, on November 15, 1951, Randy is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lacey; brothers, Charles and Sidney. Survivors include his wife Patricia (Retherford) Ferrell; daughters, Sherry Ferrell,...

WILLSRaymond E. Wills, 69, of Johnstown, went home to be with The Lord peacefully on May 17, 2009, surrounded by a family that loves and will miss him deeply. Born in Hinton WV., On February 4, 1940, Ray was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Wills; mother, Rosalie Wills; sister, Odessa; brothers, Bill, Hobert, Luther, Earl, Bobby and Kenneth...

HARDY Dorothy M. Hardy, age 65, passed away on May 13, 2009 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Her mother, Irene Williams, precedes her in death. She is survived by her husband, Claude Hardy, Sr.; sons, Robert Williams, Anthony Freeman, and Claude E. Hardy, Jr.; grandson, Keontae Hardy; father, Tom E. Williams, Sr.; sisters, Mozelle Allen, Sarah (Danny) Radcliffe, Sally Edwards,...

NASH, Dorothy, Age 86, of Dublin, passed away peacefully, Monday, May 11, 2009. She was born in Gallipolis, Oh on May 4, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Cliff Nash, Sr.; parents Laura & George N. Cromley; sisters, Rose Cline, Hattie Worrell, Samantha Hawse, & Virginia Plymale; brothers Nelson Cromley, Harry Call, & Jim...

WHEELERThurman J. Wheeler, died May 9, 2009 at Mt. Carmel Hospital after a short illness, retired from G.M., Us Army, WII, and a long time resident of Grove City. Survived by his wife, Judy Wheeler of Grove City; daughters and son in-laws, Steve and Karen St. John of Hudson, Fl., Michael Wheeler of Alexandria, Va., Paula Wheeler of Orient, Oh.,...

BROWNING,Thomas G. (Tom), age 81, passed away, Sunday, May 10, 2009. Tom was born July 28, 1927 in Huntington, WV. Tom retired from Big Bear Bakery & was vice-president of Bakers Union-Local 57. He was preceded in death by his first wife Hattie, daughters Debbie & Nancy Ellen, parents Adam & Ora Browning, sisters Nancy Bolin & Alice Lusher; brothers...

WHITE,Richard C. "Rich", age 64, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009. Rich worked for 35 years for Burco Trucking & loved to hunt with his buddies. Rich leaves his best friend & one and only wife, Debra White, loving children Michelle White & Edward White & wife Katee; loving grandsons Damon, Gage, & Grayson & beautiful granddaughter Grace....

Wells KB8FJYWoodridge "Woody" Wells, 73, of Grove City, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009 at his residence. He was born September 15, 1935, in Van Lear, KY, son of the late Glen and Loretta Blair Wells. He was a Ham Radio Operator KB8FJY and member of the Grove City Church of the Nazarene for over 20 years and also belonged...

KemperPatricia "P.K." "Patty" Kemper, 62, of Pataskala, passed away Friday, May 8, 2009 at St. Ann's Hospital. She was born May 12, 1946, in Columbus, daughter of the late Wesley and Corinne Sanner Kemper. Patty was a wonderful, caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. She is survived by her daughter, Tina Kemper; granddaughter, Megan Kemper; great grandson, Jack...

OVERLYCharles Robert "Bob" "Eightball" Overly, 87, of Chillicothe, passed away, Wednesday morning, May 6, 2009 at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born January 9, 1922 in Ross County, son of Charles E. and Beryl Watts-Overly. While in the Navy he married the late Connie M. Forney of Washington, D.C., who died May 14, 2008. Bob...

NOLAN, Sandra E., Age 64, of Grove City, passed away Thursday, May 7 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred & Lorraine Rutherford & was retired from South-Western City Schools & Orthopedic & Neurological Consultants. Sandra was a member of the Grove City Church of the Nazarene & actively served in the CHORDS Cancer Support Group &...

REEVESMaxine M. Reeves, 82, of Galloway, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009. She was born to the late Melvin and Marie Reeves on May 14, 1926 in Columbus. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Jean Reeves. Maxine is survived by her twin sister, Marian Reeves; nieces, Carole Pugh, and Judy Valentine; great nieces...

MARSEE, Rick L., age 55 of Galloway, passed away, Tuesday, May 5, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother Mabel Palmer, sister Carol Terrell. Rick served in the US Air Force and worked for Wolfe & Sons Heating & Cooling for over 20 years. Rick was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Rick is survived by his wife...

KUNTZ, Vivian, Age 80, of Orient, passed away, Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Monterey Care Center. She is preceded in death by her daughter Rachel Curtis. Vivian was retired from Orient State Hospital. She is survived by her husband Ted Kuntz, children Charles (Sharon) Curtis, Ambers Curtis, Steve (Theresa) Curtis, Robin Curtis, Dana (Diana) Thornton, Karen (Joe) Thornton-Mick; step-children Trudy...

URBAN June Susan Urban, 59, passed away May 3, 2009 in Columbus, OH. June is survived by her daughter Kelsey; Kelsey's father Mark, granddaughter Cynneace "Beanie"; special friend Mary Lehner; and furry companion Tucker. Memorial Service will be Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 5 PM with visitation one hour prior. Donations in June's name may be made to Capital Area...

DOUGLAS,Monte E. "Doug" Age 70, of Columbus, passed away, Monday, May 4, 2009. He was retired from Dublin City Schools. Monte is survived by his wife Delores, children Robin (Jim) Coridan, Timothy (Kim) Young, Loretta (Jim) Allen, Jeffery Douglas, 8 grandchildren, & 2 great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 7, from 6-8pm at the Newcomer Funeral Home &...

WELCH WELCH Ryan Patrick Welch, age 25, passed away peacefully in his sleep May 3, 2009. He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Barney and Margaret Welch; brother Shaun; and daughter Lacey. Survivors include wife Melissa (Ramsey); daughter Rylie; parents, Beth and Tim Lamborn and Greg Welch; brother Corey; maternal grandparents, Charles and Enid Ebbesen; aunts and uncles, Brenda...