VALLANCECharles L. Vallance, 84, passed away at Laurels of Norworth on March 31, 2009. Retired from Roadway Express. Attended Sharon Woods Baptist. Preceded in death by, parents, Charles M. and Edna (Fields) Vallance; brother, Frank Vallance; sisters, Opal Burton Wanda Rowland, and Mary Evelyn Vallance. Charles is survived by daughters, Mary(John) Hermiz, Donna (Patrick) Petty; former wife, Anna Vallance; sister,...

MEEKSElla F. Meeks, 76, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2009. Member of Order of the Eastern Star. Past member of Minerva Park Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Ed and Leva Freeman; sons, Mark and Kevin Meeks; brothers, Ed and Leonard Freeman; grandchildren, Abbi and Jimmy Meeks. Ella is survived by her loving husband of 53...

MUELLERJames "Jim" W. Mueller, Sr., passed away Sunday, March 29, 2009. Jim was born on November 4, 1924 to the late Oscar C. and Florence Mueller in Galloway, Ohio. He was a 1943 graduate of Grove City High School. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the United States Navy and Air National Guard. He worked for Ohio Bell...

MANLEYWilliam "Bill" G. Manley Sr., 72, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, March 27, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed away at home in the care of his loving family and Odyssey Hospice. Born March 29, 1936 in Middleport, OH to the late Lewis and Garnett (Barbara) Manley. Also, preceded in...

ChaffinVernon E. Chaffin Sr., 79, of Columbus, went home Friday, March 27, 2009 at the Arbors in West Jefferson. He was born December 23, 1929, in Webb, WV, son of the late Wade and Mary Waller Chaffin. In addition to his parents, Vernon was preceded in death by his son, Vernon E. Chaffin Jr.; daughter, Patricia Evans and sister, Maggie...

WimberlyWilliam J. "Bill" Wimberly, 59, passed away at home on March 26, 2009 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Bill is survived by his parents, Isabelle Bailey-Wimberly and Luther (Carolyn) Wimberly; son, Aaron (Elizabeth) Wimberly; daughter, Maci Amrhein; life mate of 17 years, Mary Ream; stepchildren,, Hollie (Tom), Jeff and Samantha; grandchildren, Hannah, Austin, Kadin, Esmerelda and Lily;...

HAMMONDSCleveland Hammonds, 75, passed away, Thursday, March 26, 2009. Preceded in death by sister, Mattie Strong; brother, Jimmy Hammonds. Cleveland is survived by his loving wife, Norma; daughters, Debbie (Vince) Aston, Donna (Chris) Hamilton, Jackie (Csean) Powers, and Amy (Chris) Caudill; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of dear friends. Friends may call from 2-4PM...

GOVELITZGary M Govelitz, 58, of Westerville and formerly of Metuchen, NJ, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to George and Gloria (DiResto) Govelitz, in Perth Amboy, NJ, on November 1, 1950, Gary is preceded in death by his father and a brother, George "Toby" Govelitz. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Susan...

CarlyleVirgil A. Carlyle, 78, of Galloway, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born December 14, 1930, in Union, OH, son of the late John William and Iona Hazel Weekley Carlyle. In addition to his parents, Virgil was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Marie Gordon Carlyle and sisters, Jeannette Carlyle and Doris LaChappelle....

TAYLORCharissa Marie Taylor, born June 22nd, 1994, was called home to Jesus on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 after the most courageous fight with cancer by any 14 year old. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Victor Staley, Jr. She leaves behind her mother, Jessica Taylor, Mark Parsons (Daddy), Mike Taylor (Father); siblings, AudryAnna, Sarah, Ricci, and Michael; grandparents,...

LEVINGSTONTheodore J."Stix" Levingston, 71, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, surrounded by his loving family and special friend, Melvin. Born to Paul A and Violet E. (Jones) Levingston in Newark, OH on February 25, 1938, "Stix" is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ralph Levingston. Survivors include his daughter, Lorelei (Donald) Tolliver; special companion,...

CARDOSINellie B. Cardosi, 96, of Galloway, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2009. She was a retired bus driver for Southwestern City Schools. Nellie was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star in West Jefferson, Ohio, and a longtime member of the WDI Club in Galloway, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50...

BUSH Melvin L. Bush, 88, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009. He is preceded in death by his wife Georgia Bush; parents Harry and Rose Bush; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers. Melvin is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Funeral services will be held 1:00PM Tuesday March 24, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3047...

SmithRobert Smith, 71, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born June 10, 1937, in Camp Creek, OH, son of the late Elwood and Katherine Roberts Smith. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by an infant son, Bobby and brother, Mackie Smith. He retired from the City of Columbus...

KAISERAnnabel Kaiser, 77, of Westerville and formerly of Newark, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Charles and Mabel (Eddleblute) Lane in Stockport, OH, on May 8, 1931, Annabel is survived by her husband of 56 years, William; daughter, Terri (Lee) Slaughter; sister, Arlene (Tracy) Gentry; brother, Allen (Martha) Lane; grandchildren,...

JONESRichard A. "Rick" Jones, 63, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to John K. "Jack" and Lucille (Kennedy) Jones in Columbus on July 17, 1945, Rick is preceded in death by his father; daughter, Stephanie Jones; brother, John Kendrick Jones. Survivors include his wife, Diana (Cooper) Jones; mother, Lucille Jones; daughters,...

EPLEYJohnny Ray Epley "John", 37, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to Glory to be with his Lord on March 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia "Pat" Epley; foster mother, Ruth "Nanny" Edwards; grandparents, John E. and Rosemary (Archer) Epley; foster sister, Regina Evans. John is survived by his sister, Tezona (Damont) Miller, Sr.; brother, Leon...

O'ConnorWilliam "Bill" O'Connor, 62, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at his residence. He was born February 18, 1947, in Columbus, son of the late Harry and Lila Swank O'Connor. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Twinkle Innis. He was an avid O.S.U. fan. Bill is survived by his loving...

ECONOMYMyrtle Economy, 79, of Columbus, passed, Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at her residence. Born January 2, 1930, in Kermit, W.V., daughter of the late Harlan and Pearlie Salmons Williams. Myrtle volunteered for various charities and was also a member of the V.F.W., Moose Lodge 11 and the American Legion. Myrtle enjoyed gardening, dancing, music, traveling, arts and crafts, and being...