BLEVINSJoey Jay Blevins, 47, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009 at his home. He was born to the late Jay and Mary Blevins on November 3, 1961 in Floyd County, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, Joey was preceded in death by his brothers, James Blevins, and David Ratliff. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Little; daughters,...

SOTHARDJeffrey Lynn Sothard, 54, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009. He was born to the late William and Mary Jane Sothard on September 9, 1954 in Grove City, Ohio. Jeffrey is survived by his loving wife Patty. He is the loving father of Brittany Sothard and Toni (Lou) Fusco; and step-sons, Timothy, Robert, and Adam. Dear brother of...

MADEKER David L. Madeker, 70, of Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Born to Ralph and Ella (Wheeler) Madeker on March 7, 1938, in St. Louis, MO, David is preceded in death by his mother and a brother, Ralph A. Madeker. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn (Fletcher) Madeker; father, Ralph Madeker; son, David A. Madeker; brothers, William (Donna)...

GUITNER Eva T. Guitner, "Meme", 81, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Born to Fred and Rose Eing in Corning, OH on August 10, 1927, Eva is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Dolores and Rosemary; brother, Carl. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Richard Guitner; daughter, Theresa (Sut) Loscko; sons, Rick (Mary), Mark (Paula)...

SeeleyRenee Ann Seeley, 43, of Columbus, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 2, 2009 at her residence. She was born September 14, 1965, in Buffalo, NY. Renee was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Forsyth Seeley. She is survived by her father, James A. Seeley; sister, Sherrie Seeley; brothers, Scott (Lisa) Seeley and Eric (Pam) Seeley; nieces, Sara, Caitlin,...

McClaryDennis McClary, 32, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009 at the Kobacker House. He was born October 30, 1976, in Columbus, son of William F. and Mary Langdon McClary Sr. Dennis was preceded in death by his brother, William F. McClary Jr. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons, Donovan and Jadyn McClary; sisters,...

NOEL Wilma R. Noel, 68, of Pataskala, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Jerry M. and Ruth F. (Orin) Picklesimer, on July 24, 1940, Wilma is preceded in death by her parents; husband, David Paul Noel; sister, Patricia Montgomery. Survivors include her daughters, Ruth Ann (Brady Ray) Hackney and Lyda Pauline (Albert)...

FrenchGeorge B. French Jr., 77, of Grove City passed away Friday, February 27, 2009 at Brown Memorial Home. He was born December 15, 1931, in Gallipolis, son of the late George and Sybil Dent French Sr. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his brother, James French. He is survived by his wife of 55 years,...

MOORELarry R Moore, age 58 of Groveport, passed away on February 28, 2009 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Preceded in death by his parents, Stroder and Elizabeth Moore. Larry is survived by his loving and caring wife of 38 years, Barbara; daughters, Kimberly (Steven) Brown, and Jennifer (Jon) Wirick; grandchildren, Trent, Andrew, Haley, Trevor, and Isaac; sister, Kristy Moore; brothers,...

ALLEN Nathan James Allen, age 33, of Columbus passed away early Thursday morning at his residence. Born January 3, 1976 in Lima, Ohio to Frank and Joyce (Seem) Allen, of Galloway.He is survived by his parents and sister April (Eric) Leasure, daughter Elisabeth Allen, of Kentucky and adopted sister-friend Nicki Bodine. Nieces Chelsea, Abi, Alex Leasure and Katie Bodine. Grandmother...

CREPSHeather Lynn Creps, 42, Columbus, Oh., formerly of Lincoln, Neb., died suddenly Thursday, February 19, 2009. Employed by United Dairy Farmers. Member of New Life Church Gahanna. Celebration of her Life will be held at New Life Church of Gahanna, 3690 Stygler Road, Gahanna, Oh. 43230 on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 12Noon. Arrangements entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home NE...

AndersonBeatrice Lou "Bea" (Lansing) Anderson, 74, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at her residence. She was born November 22, 1934, in Pike County, daughter of the late Fred and Ruby (Locke) Lansing. In addition to her parents, Bea was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur "Dutch" Anderson whom she married on May 23, 1951 in Greenup,...

HARRIS (Franco)Linda D. (Franco) Harris, 61, of Gahanna, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Linda is the daughter of the late Henry and Betty (Ballenger) Jenkins. Survivors include her daughters, Gina Franco Atkins and Sharon (Terry) Luft; sister, Toni (Doug Schmidt) Jenkins; brother, George (Kyou) Martz, of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Paige Claar, Kayla Luft...

WOODSDavid B. Woods, 56, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on February 22, 2009. Graduate of Northmont High School. Retired from Sears Distribution. District Manager for the Columbus Dispatch. Dave is survived by his loving and caring wife of 36 years, Carol; daughter, Megan E. Woods; son, Brian Woods; parents, William and Anna Woods of Clayton, Oh;...

STEPHENSJoseph Francis Stephens, age 91, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on February 24, 2009. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a retiree of General Motors Corporation. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Marie Stephens; mother, Agnus Stephens; father, Daniel Stephens; brothers, Daniel "Pudge" Stephens, Richard...

JONESMark Ryan Jones, 50, of Reynoldsburg, passed away Monday, February 23, 2009. Born to Paul R. and Nancy L. (Ryan) Jones on July 26, 1958, in Columbus, Mark is survived by his parents; sister, Jana L. (Paul) Bailey; brother, Paul R. (Mary Ann) Jones, Jr; nieces; Gerri Byers and Alexis P. Bailey; nephew, Donald Bradley Byers; aunt, Sue Ryan and...

LEGGETTPaul Clayton Leggett, 70, of Columbus, passed away Monday, February 23, 2009 at his home. He was born to the late Harry and Roseland Leggett on August 12, 1938 in Carrollton, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard, Dennis, Donnie, and Harry Leggett; and sisters, Norma Worthington, and Alma Grimes. He is...

Russ Casto Sr., 70, of McArthur, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2009 at his residence. He was born October 27, 1938, in Hilliard, son of the late Clarence and Olive Osbourn Casto. In addition to his parents, Russ was preceded in death by his sister, Olive "Sis" McLaughlin. Russ retired from the Air Force as a TSGT and served in...