Richard Lee Hustead5/2/1938 – 7/15/2010Richard Hustead, 72, of Columbus passed away on 7/15/2010. He was the youngest of four children born to James and Elizabeth (Thompson) Hustead.Richard graduated from Linden McKinley HS and became an active member of the US Army. He bravely served during the Viet Nam War, during which he met and married his wife, Linda Maria Hustead.He...

MARTINGuy N. Martin, 54 years old, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, July 15th, 2010. Guy was a Product Support Technician for America's Body Co. for 30 years. He was an avid drag race fan, and enjoyed working on cars. Guy was preceded in death by his father Norman Martin and sister, Carol Martin. He was a devoted...

BLEVINSBrian Lee Blevins, 36 years old, Grove City resident, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Brian was a Manager in the restaurant industry, spending the last several years at O'Charley's Restaurant, Grove City location. Brian was an avid Miami Dolphin fan. He enjoyed swimming, 80's music, movies, video games, and spending time with his family and friends. Brian overcame...

NormanDow Norman Jr., 70, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel East. He was born August 18, 1939, in Columbus, son of the late Dow and Helen Male Norman Sr. In addition to his parents, Dow was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy Souders Norman and brother, Tony Norman. He retired from the Army and...

Joseph Brian Starr, 44, of Columbus, Ohio. Joe was born August 5, 1965 in Denver, Colorado, and passed away July 14, 2010. Joe was our beloved musician, poet, artist and comedian. He brought smiles to all and will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Preceded in death by (Mother) Bernadette Starr. Survived by (Father) Robert Starr and (Step...

SimmonsSherry Simmons, 49, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at O.S.U. Medical Center. She was born March 19, 1961, in Columbus. Sherry is survived by her husband, Luke Simmons; mother, Delores Howell Pittman; father, Hurley Pittman; sister, Tina (Ralph) Forshey; brother, Terry Lee Pittman. Visitation will be Sunday, July 18, 2010 from 3:00-4:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home...

GARRARDBarbara "Bobbie" L. Garrard, 64, passed away July 14, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Delay and Allie Rowe Delay as well as sisters, Myrtle Chandler and Henrietta Castle. She is survived by her daughter, Shannon (Tony) Glass; granddaughter, Savanna Glass; sisters, Anna Edmister, Joyce Strickland, Carolyn Russell, Vernita Sigler and Phyllis Ramsey; brothers, Joe Pratt,...

MORRISMcDonald Morris "Doc", 73 years old, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010. Doc was a retired printer from Paper Linen Company, and enjoyed his time camping, being a Karaoke DJ, old time cars, and singing country music. He was a member of SECC, and Free Will Baptist Church on Briggs Rd. in Columbus. Doc...

TATMANTim A. Tatman, 51, passed away peacefully at home, July 13, 2010. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Elmer and Loie Tatman; maternal grandparents, Forest and Mildred Frazier; father-in-law, Dale E. Clark Sr. Survived by loving wife of 29 years, Diana; parents, Elmer and Shelby Tatman; brothers, Jeff (Sylvia) Tatman, Greg (Carol) Tatman; mother-in-law, Norma Clark; daughter, Carrie...

GabrielKathryn J. Gabriel, 97, of Grove City, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Monterey Nursing Home. She was born September 4, 1912, in Beaver, OH, daughter of the late George and Bertha Harrel Butler. In addition to her parents, Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy T. Gabriel; sons, Richard R. Gabriel and Michael D. Gabriel; five...

LufflerJane Evelyn Luffler, 89, Euclid, passed away July 9, 2010 in her son's home after a brief illness. Jane was born on September 10, 1920, in Watertown, WI, the oldest child of Frank and Dorothy Haack. Married in 1943 to Ralph R. Luffler until he passed in 1994, Jane is survived by her son, Ralph E. (Suzanne) Luffler, Canal Winchester,...

KUNTZTed E. Kuntz, 77, Columbus, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010. Ted was born in Harrisburg, OH on August 25, 1932, to Herman and Weltha (Hill) Kuntz and was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Vivian; sister, Louise Vance. Survivors include his daughters, Trudy (Gary) Summers, Carol Warner and Gale (Wes) Kolarik; son, Jerry (Christina Zaayer) Kuntz; sister, Claribel...

STEPPNilburn Stepp, Jr. Orient, OH, went to be with the Lord July 9, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Inez, KY, December 2, 1944 to Nilburn and Lois H. Stepp, Nilburn was the grandson of the late Rufus and Emma J. Horn and the late Reverend Aaron and Rebecca Stepp. He had been a resident of the Grove...

GRAYPeggy Gray, 67 years old, longtime Columbus resident, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 10, 2010. Peggy loved gardening and traveling with her loving husband. She loved the Lord and spent many hours studying her bible. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jackson and Ruby (Chandler) Estep. She is survived by her devoted husband of...

FINIGANA.D. Finigan, age 83, of Columbus, OH passed away July 9th, 2010. He was born to the late Arthur and Grace Finigan on October 6th, 1926, in Richmond, Arkansas. He was a US Navy WWII Veteran. He leaves behind his wife of 62 years Norma (Collins) Finigan, three sons: Rodger (Jeanna) of Indian Lake, Rick of West Jefferson and Ritch...

METZLERLavella Metzler, 94, Gahanna, passed away Friday, July 9, 2010. Lavella was born in Chauncey, OH on October 13, 1915, to Fred and Carrie Ross and is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William E. Metzler; son, William F. Metzler; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include sons, John P. Metzler and Robert T. (Sandy) Metzler; grandchildren, Stephanie (Michael)...

VAN FOSSENOn July 8, 2010 the Lord called Steven Lewis Van Fossen home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hervey and Vivian as well as sister, Vivian Futrell. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Pamela (Parsons); children, Shanti (Jason) Dietsch, Matthew Guzek and Jamie (Jill Gardner) Guzek; ,siblings, Carol York and Michael (Joanne) Van Fossen;...

SMITHJames G. Smith,"Smitty", 54 years old, passed away on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010. He loved NASCAR, playing cards with his friends, and playing Bingo with "His Robin". He was a strong man who fought a courageous battle with cancer for 3 years. His zest for life was amazing to us all. He has left behind his loving Robin of 20...

JENKINSFrank E. Jenkins, 66, Columbus, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Frank was born in Columbus on February 11, 1944 to Herman and Grace (Royster) Jenkins and is preceded in death by his parents and brothers-in-law, Dave Hetrick, Donald Glassburn and Robert Parsons. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie (Lombard) Jenkins; sons, Jason (Kari) Jenkins and Jared (Amanda) Jenkins; foster daughters,...