WINDLE (nee Compton)Charlene L. Windle, 62, was called home to be with her Lord on Friday, April 17, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Charlene is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Windle. Survivors include her daughter, Susan (Matt) Antle; grandchildren, Nathan and Katlyn; sisters, Cheree (Guy) Bullock and Gene West; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Her strong spirit,...

DEBOARDJack W. DeBoard, 77, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Robert and Cleo (Layne) DeBoard on December 9, 1931, Jack is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Cleo Sharp, Vicki Wright and Marie Norwood. Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Alice Joy (Littleton) DeBoard; daughters, Robbyne (Tim)...

RinehartAlfred Rinehart, 71, of Columbus, passed away April 16, 2009 at Doctors West Hospital. He was born July 28, 1937, in Marion, Ohio, son of the late Albert Elson and Anna Ethel Cox Rinehart. In addition to his parents, Alfred was preceded in death by his brothers, Floyd and Howard Rinehart; sister, Lois Shelton. He is survived by his brothers,...

PRUETT Stanley Pruett, 69, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2009, at his home. Stanley is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Vickie (Bill) Helmandollar, Jeff (Debbie) Pruett; step-children, Randy, Tami, and Todd Cheek; grandchild, Rachel Cheek; siblings, Doug (Courtney) Pruett and JoAnn (Bill) Hardy; three nieces and one nephew. Visitation Friday, April 17 from 4pm until the time of service...

SUMMERSCartaz Malik 'Taz' Summers, 10, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Wendy Banks on December 5, 1998, in Columbus, OH, Taz is survived by his mother; adoptive parents, Harold and Ann Summers; birth siblings; adoptive sisters, Debbie and May; adoptive brothers, Bob, Steve, Glenn, Joey, Sam and Jayson. Taz had...

CAMERONRose Cameron, 91, of Austintown, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2009, in Pickerington, OH. Born to Frank and Rosa (Macak) Kuta in Kipling, OH on May 17, 1917, Rose is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earle Cameron, Sr.; sister, Helen Kever; brothers, Karel and Frank Kuta; second husband, Ed Shobel; step-son, Bill Shobel. Survivors include her daughter,...

KautzRobert Lewis Kautz, Jr., 60, of Gahanna, passed away Good Friday. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lewis Kautz Sr.; mother, L. Rose Kautz and niece, Deborah "Sissie" Speck. Bob was the owner of Bob Kautz Electric, established in 1952. He is survived by his wife, Kate (nee Katzendorn) Kautz; son, Ray Lewis Kautz; daughter, Robyn (Mitchell)...

ReevesMary C. Reeves, 76, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. She was born October 17, 1932, in Glouster, OH, daughter of the late Albert and Lona Rutter West. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her daughters, Debbie Reeves-Dickson and Sandy Mills; grandson, Benny Mills. She leaves behind to...

ELLISRoger H. Ellis, 68, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2009. He was born on February 11, 1941 to the late Omar and Lida Ellis in Bath County, KY. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his brothers, Oscar and Henry Ellis. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle Dray, and Beth (Tony) Weddel; grandchildren,...

WARDKenneth L. Ward, 70, of New Albany, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Paul and Thelma (Vince) Ward in Columbus on January 10, 1939, Ken is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Kathy Ward; granddaughter, Sarah Ward. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Pearl (Brockmeyer) Ward; daughters, Cindy, (Nick) Blackstone...

SheehyEsther Sheehy, 79, of Grove City, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009 at O.S.U. Medical Center. She was born June 29, 1929, in Beckley, W.Va., daughter of the late Grover and Mary Burchett Hart. In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her husband, John Sheehy; brothers, David and Paul Hart; sisters, Jackie Moore and Francis Hurt....

BerryMatthew W. Berry, 25, of Pickerington, passed away Friday, April 3, 2009 at Grant Medical Center. He was born February 28, 1984, in Columbus. Matthew graduated from Pickerington High School in 2002 and was employed by Discover Financial Services. He was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Tober. Matthew is survived by his father, Richard (Linda) Berry of Pickerington;...

MOURNJohn Mourn, Sr., 50, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009. John was born to Homer Mourn, Jr. and Donna Wood-Mourn in Columbus, Ohio on October 20, 1958. In addition to his parents, John is survived by his wife, Sunday Paishon-Mourn; son, John (Renae) Mourn, Jr.; grandchildren, Jade, John III, Ashton, and Madisun; and sister, Erma Jean (Butch)...

HANSHAW (Bentz) Joanne E. Hanshaw, 61, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at the Cleveland Clinic. Born to John A. and Elizabeth (Sheskey) Bentz in Columbus, Joanne is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jerome Bentz. Survivors include her sons, Nick Hanshaw, Brian Griffin and Michael Griffin; daughters, Julie Dean and Karen Burgess; sister,...

HARROWThelma Louise Harrow, age 85, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Thelma was born on July 5, 1923 to the late Caleb, Sr. and Robbie Taylor in Bumpus Mills, TN. She retired from General Motors in 1981 after 34 years of service. In addition to her parents, Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Carl E....

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...