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...

PAUGHSusan K. Paugh, 61, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2009. Born to Walter and Delores (Shealy) Miley in Michigan on March 18, 1947, Susan is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Mickey Paugh; daughter, Julie (Antonio Scappaticci) Paugh; son, Jason (Christy) Paugh; brothers, Jim (Donna) Miley and Dick (Pat) Miley;...

JONESRobert Lee Jones, 51, of Galloway, passed into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, February 21, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Robert Lee and Loretta (Carpenter) Jones on March 18, 1957, Robert is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joan Cox; dear uncle, Norman Lucas. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Sherry (Hines) Jones;...

GRACEWilliam J. Grace, 79, of Hilliard, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Kobacker House. Born on April 30, 1929, Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Alma (Spillman) Grace. Survivors include his wife, Corinne (Huff) Grace; daughters, Brenda Wolfe, Melody (Rod) Gray, Jacquie (Ryan) Schneider; sons, William J. Grace, Jr.and James (Stephanie) Hill;...

MAYSAvis Lea Mays, 60, Delaware, OH, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to John and Irene (Fox) Mays in Wheeling, WV, on March 15, 1948, Avis is preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey Mays. Survivors include her parents; sisters, Carol (Mike) Jenkins, Brenda (Mike)Velten; brother, John Mays, Jr; sister-in-law, Pamela Mays; nephews,...

WELLSJane B. Wells, 89, of Columbus, passed away peacefully in the Grace of God, Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at her home. Born to Ray and Tracy (Steen) Blakely in Steubenville, OH on July 19, 1919, Jane is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack P. Wells; son, Jack R. Wells; twin sister, Jean Conn; aunt, Freda Steen. Survivors include...

BALDWIN Stella M. Baldwin,89, passed away peacefully at her home on February 16, 2009. Longtime member of United Church of God. Born to the late Lawrence and Sarah Wheeler on July 19, 1919 in Hood Fork, KY. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Shelvy M. Baldwin Sr.; sons, Everett and Shelvy Jr.; daughter, Alice Booth; 2...

GOODWIN Mary Kay Goodwin, 88, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 16, 2009 at her home in Columbus. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Robert H. Goodwin. Mary Kay is survived by daughter, Penny (Donald) Sager; son, Robert M. Goodwin; sister Emily J. Wolfe of Lancaster, OH; grandchildren, Jason and Brooke Sager and...

YoungSamuel Young Sr., 64, of Grove City, passed away Monday, February 16, 2009 at his residence. He was born May 20, 1944, in Knoxville, TN, son of the late George Mathes and Minnie Marie Towe. In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his brother, Danny Mathes. He was a member of Amazing Grace Christian Church and...

PRIWERBetty J. Haughn-Priwer, born February 27, 1920, died February 15, 2009 peacefully at home. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. Priwer; and parents, William Kegg and Pauline Keller-Haughn. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Priwer; sister in-law, Jean Priwer; nephews, Carl (Jenny) Priwer, Ken Priwer, and David (Sandy) Priwer; niece, Bonnie (Louis) Priwer; and other...