StoverGeorge "Smokey" Stover, 63, of Grove City, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born June 7, 1945, in Columbus, son of the late George and Rita McGonigle Stover. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Dorothy Canter. He was an avid Notre Dame fan. George is survived by...

MCCORMICKLinda L. McCormick, 68, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. Born to George and Mary E. (McGuire) McMasters in Martins Ferry, OH on September 17, 1940, Linda is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, George and Harrison McMasters. Survivors include her daughters, Julie Rodriguez and Stacey (Roger) Spangler; sons, Wade (Sally) Wallace and Ryan (Tammy)...

JOHNSONKarol J. Johnson (King), age 71, of Columbus, OH, passed away April 29, 2009 at home with her loved ones. Karol is survived by her husband of 53 years, William "Bill"; son, Doug (Mollie) Johnson of Ruby, SC; daughter Heidi (Tim) Erb of Westerville, OH; granchildren, Bonnie, Daniel, Sarah, Isabella Johnson and Tabitha Erb; brothers Kurt (Margo) King of Edina,...

PLUMMERJames E. Plummer, 62, of Obetz, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at his home. He was born on November 24, 1946 in Crum, WV to Bernard and Athelene Plummer. James was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Erma Plummer; daughters, Tricia ReBrook, and Joanna (Mark) Maxwell; son, James Plummer, Jr.; grandchildren,...

FISTICKFrancoise Weeks LaDeaux Fistick, known as "Fran", 87, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2009. Born on March 28, 1922, in New York and graduated from Mohawk High School, NY in 1939 and then attended Oneonta State Teachers College in NY for one year. She lived a quiet life and passed away in a peaceful sleep. Fran lived most of...

HOPPESBetty J. Hoppes, 84, of Friendship Village of Columbus, passed away Monday, April 27, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Columbus on July 30, 1924, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, George Hoppes; sons, Larry and Daniel Hoppes. Survivors include her daughter, Sue Lancaster; son, George "Butch" (Rita) Hoppes; 2 sisters; 7 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; numerous...

NORRIS Rene L. Norris, 88, of Dublin, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born to George and Irene (Strebic) Doud in Detroit, MI., on June 29, 1920, Rene is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Frank Doud. Survivors include her daughter, Marianne (Gary) Bosworth-Bailey; grandchildren, Sandra (John) McDonald...

MARTIN April 25, 2009, Dolores "Jean" Martin, after a courageous battle with COPD, departed this life at Mt. Carmel Hospital, where she retired after many years of service. Jean was born to Roy and Ruby Bethea on November 6, 1932 in Lexington, KY. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; son, Ronnie D. Smith and brother, Norman L. Bethea....

O'NEAL Lillian Irene O'Neal (Holmes), 84, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2009 in Mount Gilead, OH. Lillian was preceded in death by her spouse Roy David O'Neal Sr in 1998. Lillian is survived by her children; James (Ellie) O'Neal, Karen L. (Paul) Gibboney, Pat (Karl) Aisel and Bill (Debbie) O'Neal; sister Ruth Shaner; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation...

ELLIOTTJoel Michael Elliott, 39, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 in Columbus, OH. Joel was born to Terry Staley and the late James W. Elliott on September 6, 1969 in Lancaster, OH. Joel is survived by his grandparents; siblings Tracy and Toni Pettet; uncle "dad" John Elliott; aunt Cora Magensen; cousins John Jr. and Alan; best friend Ziggy; and numerous...

BURGESSOmeda Burgess, 80, of Grove City, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2009 at home. She was born in Inez, Kentucky on February 23, 1929 to the late Melvin and Rosa James. In addition to her parents, Omeda was preceded in death by sisters, Dixie Parks, and Gertrude Iseli; and brother, Roscoe James. She is survived by her loving husband...

BuchananOur precious mother, Patricia Marie Buchanan has completed her greatest journey of all with more courage and humor than we ever thought possible. Born January 8, 1938, she began a new journey on April 23, 2009 that she will travel with all those who have gone before her; husband of 33 years, James Buchanan and loving son, Douglas Buchanan. She...

PUCKETT Carl E. Puckett, 76, of Orient, Oh., went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2009 in Springhill, Fla. Carl retired from Lazarus, was an avid fisherman, and most importantly he was a devoted follower of the Lord. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Doris Puckett; daughters, Deborah (David) Sheldon, Sandra (Rick) Bartrum;...

HOLLEYEdward E. Holley passed away on April 23, 2009 in Columbus, OH. Edward was born to Mary (Fisher) and the late Wesley Holley on June 18, 1939 in Milton, WV. Edward is survived by his wife Bonnie (Marcum); daughter Melissa (George) Filippone; step-son Clayton Marcum; brothers Billy (Sharon) and Larry (Shonet) Holley; sister Sue (Reid) Carroll; granddaughter Emily Filippone; five...

GRESHEL Margaret M. Greshel, 82, of Myakka City, FL, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009. Born to Nick and Carmela (Ricchi) Gianantonio in Columbus, OH., on November 7, 1926, Margaret is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Altman "Al" J. Greshel; 12 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughters, Rebecca (Kenneth) Sloan of Myakka City, FL and Cynthia (Tom)...

MARTINPaul F. Martin, 88, of Columbus, graduated into Heaven, Monday, April 20, 2009. Paul was born to George and Nellie Martin on July 15, 1920 in Sciotoville, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 1 sister. Paul is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy "Dottie" Martin; son, Douglas (Jeannie) Martin;...

RICHARDPhyllis A. Richard, 80, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2009. Born to Clarence and Anna (McPeek) Lippert in Batesville, OH on January 3, 1929, Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Francis A. Richard; brother, Leonard Lippert; sister, Emma Ryan. Survivors include her son, Francis P (Kathleen) Richard; grandchildren, Stephanie (Julian)...

BLANKENSHIP Rosella Blankenship (Kelley) passed away Sunday April 19, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Rosella is survived by her husband of 40 years Bobby; her brothers and sisters; her children Michele (Tony) Conley, Craig (Amy) and Chad (Carrie) Blankenship; grandchildren Ashlee, Alyssa, Anthony, Kaylei, Chase, Taylor, Christian, Cierra and Cameron; her good friend Carol; Bob and Rose's best friend...

MOOREHOUSEJulia B "Judy" Moorehouse, 86, of Columbus and formerly of Florence, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Bernard and Bessie (McNeal) White on December 3, 1922, Judy is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward C. Moorehouse; brothers, Leroy and Charles White; sister, Virginia Ratliff. Survivors include her daughter, Alice...