HUGHES Kenneth W. Hughes, 84, of Columbus, entered into eternal life on April 13, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Arthur and Mabel (Charles) Hughes in Jackson, Ohio, Kenny was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clarence and Arthur Hughes; sister, Evelyn Bowman Grotsky. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Meredith (Smallwood) Hughes; daughter, Grace Hughes;...

KellarJoyce E. Kellar, 73, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008 surrounded by her family. She was born June 20, 1934. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George J. Kellar Sr.; son, George J. Kellar Jr.; daughter-in-law, Karen Kellar; twin grandsons; sisters, Irene and Hilda. Joyce is survived by her daughters, Denisea (David) Bowles and Deborah...

RATLIFFLinda Ratliff, 63, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008 surrounded by loved ones. Linda was preceded in death by mother, Irene Dale. Survived by husband of 44 years, Don; sons, Chuck (Jeannie) Ratliff, and David Ratliff; daughter, Stephanie (Christopher) Smock; grandchildren, Cathy, Angel, Tina, Devin, Megan, Maraya, Crystal and Troy; and great grandson, Matthew. Special thanks to Mt....

ZapertJacklyn Zapert, 63, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008 at her residence. She was born July 16, 1944, in Nelsonville, daughter of the late Jack and Lillian Huddy Wilson. In addition to her parents, Jacklyn is preceded in death by her son, Robert Mohney and stepfather, Dr. Fred H. Hall. She was a member of the First United...

DownsWanda D. Downs, 86, of Columbus, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Convalarium at Indian Run. She was born July 3, 1921, in Warren, Ohio, daughter of the late Isaac Farmer Faurot and Gladys Fox Thompson. In addition to her parents, Wanda is preceded in death by her husband, Chester Downs; brothers, Eugene and William Downs and sister,...

YUILLBessie Yuill, age 84, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Eastland Manor. Preceded in death by father, Lucius Carroll and Mother, Mary Austin Carroll, five sisters, and two brothers. Survived by sisters, Barbara Alexander; nieces, Robin Alexander, Iris Alexander, Alisha (Anthony) Alexander-Bolton; nephews, Terry (Lorraine) Alexander, Rick Carroll; and many other relatives and friends....

WHITEWilton White, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2008, at the age of 83. Born on May 27, 1924 in Columbus, he was preceded in death by his brother, Willie E. White. Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Queen Brenda (Bing) White; daughter, Adelaide; sons, Marvin (Alice) White, Wayne and Robert; sister-in-law, Nancy Woodson; brothers-in-law, Henry (Hattie), Charles...

CUNDIFFAbra M. Cundiff, 46, of Johnstown, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2008. Born to the late Walter and Ruth (Sickles) Simmerman in Columbus on May 25, 1961, Abra is survived by her husband, Douglas; daughters, Mandi (Dennis) Speakman, Lori (Jeremy Ramsey) Cundiff, Kati (Andy Kirk) Cundiff; grandchildren, Tristan Speakman, Layla and Chloe Ramsey; best friend, Lee Cundiff; numerous aunts,...

HOPWOODHarry Bowen Hopwood, 83, of Grove City (Columbus), passed away at Monterey Care Center March 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry L. and Minerva, his wife of 45 years, Margaret Ann. He is survived by his sister, Hope Axline (Daniel), daughters Karen Kennedy (Steve), Tamara, and son Harry Fergus (Marty) of NV, stepchildren, Ronald Klein...

STANLEY (Canter)Rosaleta J. Stanley, 63, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to James and Frances (Riggles) Canter on June 9, 1944, in Wellston, OH, "Leta" was preceded in death by her parents; grandsons, Vilay and Thylor Thilat; brothers, Vernon C. Clark and Anthony W. Canter. Survivors include her husband, Randolph Stanley; daughter, Pamala...

BOWERS Margaret Bowers, 89, of Marysville, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2008. She was born to John and Frances (Lavake) Bukowski in Manistee, MI. on January 2, 1919. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ralph F. Bowers, and 11 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughter, Rose Ann (Earl) Gessner; son, Fred (Connie) Bowers; grandchildren,...

ALBERTNorman J. Albert, 58, of Columbus, passed away April 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Albert; mother, Dorothy Albert and brother, Jerold. Norman is survived by his brothers, Matthew (Jennifer), Chad and Jimmy (Susan) Albert; nieces, Lindsay, Carley; nephews, Danny, Kyle, Brett, Kyle and special cousin, Cathy Green. Norman enjoyed spending his time golfing and...

SELFDonna F. Self, 66, Reynoldsburg, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Harvey and Joan (Kruczek) Van Horne in Chicago, IL., Donna is also preceded in death by a brother, Kurt Van Horne. Survivors include her husband, Warren Self; daughter, Deborah Denney; sons, Everett (Anne), John (Jennifer), and Joseph (Jodelle) Denney;...

Harold E (Robby) Robinson Born March 22, 1932 – Died March 30, 2008. Born in Columbus OH to William Harvey and Edith Robinson (Ward). Preceded in death by parents and sister LaMyra Robinson. Most of childhood was in Columbus OH. Moved to Grove City where he raised his family of Sherry Kellner, Debbie McBride, Tami Guyer and William Joseph (Tracy)...

MCCARTYLoren J. McCarty, 86, of Columbus, passed away March 31, 2008. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark McCarty; parents, Michael and Effie McCarty and his siblings. Loren is survived by his wife, Virginia and son, Charles McCarty. Loren was a U.S. Veteran of the Navy. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion and V.F.W....

BoyleBeth Boyle, 74, of Columbus, formerly of Apple Valley and Sebring, FL., went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 30, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. Born November 25, 1933 to Rosa (Campbell) and Reece Oney in West Garrett, KY. She was a resident of Central Ohio for the majority of her adult life. Beth was...

ROMINECarl Romine, Jr, 86, of Minerva Park, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2008. Born to the late Carl M. and Phoebe (Butts) Romine in Bristol, OH, Carl is survived by his wife of 59 years, Annabelle (Mechling) Romine; daughter, Vickie L. (Roy) Scruggs; son, Charles E. (Debra) Romine; sisters, Katherine Murry and Margaret Stowe; 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and...

CARTERAdam Roderick Carter, 16, of Orient, passed away March 25, 2008. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles O. Carter. Adam is survived by his loving parents, Paul Jay and Terrie Carter; maternal grandparents, Paul E. and Dorothy "Dottie" Scott; paternal grandmother, Phyllis L. Carter; aunts, Sue (Neil) Hamilton, Tonie Scott-Zeker and Bill Zeker, Nicole (Jason) Walker, Carolyn...

MCGRAWHarold D. McGraw "Dave", 72, of Grove City, passed away March 25, 2008. He was born September 5, 1935 in Ashland, KY to the late Robert and Martha McGraw. Dave is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; daughters, Judy (Jay Bowen) McGraw, Janet (Steve) Fleming, Joyce (Steve) Shiplett, Michelle (Brian) Buchan; son, Chris (Maria) Cain; grandchildren, Ashley, Leslie, Kyle, Cameron,...

SchulzeAlbert F. Schulze Sr., 88, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at St. Ann's Hospital. He was born May 17, 1919, in Columbus, son of the late William and Grace Schulze. In addition to his parents, Albert is preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Imes Schulze; son, Albert F. "Sonny" Schulze and five brothers. He served in...