Sandra G. Stephens, 44, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 24, 2008, at her home. Born to the Late Darrell E. and Delores L. (Gunn) Morrison Sr. in Columbus, Sandra is also preceded in death by a sister, Karen Maynard and a brother, Darrell Morrison, Jr. Survivors include her companion, Joe Bollmer; good friend, Kevin Stephens; sons, Ray Lehr, Shawn...

MURPHY Wendale Murphy, 58, Grove City, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2008, at Monterey Care Center. Preceded in death by his parents, Columbus and Martha (Evans) Murphy and a stepson, Joe McTeague, Wendale is survived by his wife, Georgia "Chuckie" Murphy; daughter, Kathy (Steve) Trumps; stepdaughters, Tracy (Arthur) Perry and Chasidy Pridemore; stepson, Mike McTeague and God son, Kevin...

ROBERTSEdward Roberts, 84, of Londonderry, OH., went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2008. Edward was a longtime member of The Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Pauline; great granddaughter, Taylor; 3 sisters; and 4 brothers. Edward is survived by his children, Clint (Judy) Roberts and Letha "Lee" (Tim) Ross;...

KERSTNER Stephen O. Kerstner, 59, Kent, OH, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2008, at Akron General Hospital. Born to Mervyn and Delome (Schulz) Kerstner on August 12, 1948, in Denver, CO, Stephen is survived by his parents of Westerville, OH; sisters, Joanne Evans of Birmingham, Michigan and Deborah Frederick of Westerville, Ohio. Stephen was currently employed by ACS Industries...

LOCKARDBarbara A. Lockard, 65, of Canal Winchester, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at her home. Barbara retired from Mid State Nut and Bolt after 30 years. Barbara was preceded in death by her son, Scott Lockard; parents, James Lawson and Charlotte Wilson. Barbara is survived by her son, Michael (Beth) Lockard; sisters, Joyce (Clifford) Garrett, Pat Williams, and Pam...

KiblerCarol L. Kibler, 76, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at her residence. She was born December 22, 1931, in Canal Winchester, daughter of the late Frank and Victoria Hardesty Gatwood. In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded in death by a brother, John and sisters, Dorothy and Bernice. She retired from Franklin Co. MRDD with 30...

William Wolfe, 80, formally of Columbus, passed away 1/10/2008. Memorial service will be held Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 4:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Chapel, Grove City, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until time of service.WOLFE, WILLIAM (BILL) O. William O. "Bill" Wolfe passed away on Jan. 10, 2008 in Vancouver, WA at the Ray...

DECKERDonald "Donny" Russell Decker, Jr., 53, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2008. Donny was an avid sports fan, loved to play golf, and was a wonderful uncle. He graduated from Marysville High School, Marysville, Ohio and attended college at Maryville College in Tennessee. Donny was preceded in death by his father, Donald Russell Decker Sr.; and brother, Gary Decker. Donny...

SIDLE Betty Jane Sidle, 82, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 20, 2008. Born on October 22, 1925, in Bowling Green, OH to the late Reverend Herbert and Medah (Kline) Stimmel, Betty is also preceded in death by 3 brothers, 2 sisters in-law, and 1 brother in-law. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Elbert; daughter, Sherilyn...

NICKELLBetty J. Nickell (nee Frazier) 70, of Columbus, Ohio. Born January 6, 1938, passed away January 18, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton E. Nickell Sr., parents, Ollie and Madge Frazier; brothers, Victor, Royce, Noah Carl; sisters, Mabel, Joyce, Joan and Nadine. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Billy, Clinton Jr. (Melinda), Alan (Melissa),...

MOOREHEAD-HANSONDee Moorehead-Hanson, 59, of Columbus, Ohio, born June 18, 1948 was received into Heaven on January 16, 2008. A devoted and loving wife, sister and aunt. She was preceded in death by husband, Steve Hanson. Survived by her sisters, Becky Rocco and Robin (Jerry) Allen; nieces, Tiffany Wood and Kimberly Rocco; nephew, Jerry Allen II; great-nephews, Darius, Devin and Damian...

YoungPhilip Young Sr., 73, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at his residence. He was born October 31, 1934, in Matewan, W.Va., son of the late Oakey Young and Marguerite Webb Price. In addition to his parents, Philip is preceded in death by a son, Philip Young Jr; stepmother, Waughletta Young and stepfather, Burt Price. He retired from...

BeckelheimerJerry L. Beckelheimer, 56, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at Columbus Rehabilitation and Subacute Nursing Facility. He was born January 3, 1952, in West Hamlin, W.Va. Jerry is preceded in death by his father, James Beckelheimer Sr.; daughter, Tona Beckelheimer and brother, Roger Beckelheimer. He is survived by his mother, Kay Mae Ramey Beckelheimer; daughter, Jennifer Beckelheimer;...

WaldnigFlossie Stewart Waldnig, 99, of Sarasota, FL, passed away from natural causes on Sunday, January 13, 2008, in Sarasota, FL. She was born November 24, 1908, in Albany, OH, daughter of the late Andrew and Rose Smalley. In addition to her parents, Flossie is preceded in death by her husbands, H. Reitzel, M.A. Stewart and J. Waldnig; brother, Bill; sisters,...

HartingSylvia M. Harting, 72, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at her residence. She was born September 1, 1935, in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Gabor and Irene Habadaz Yernye. Sylvia is survived by a son, Gregory Harting and daughter, Lynn (Peter) Ware. Arrangements have been entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home N.E. Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Road,...

WELCHJohn "Jack" J. Welch, 65, of Grove City, passed away Monday, January 14, 2008 at home. John worked 6 years as a fire fighter for Franklin Township Fire Department, and he retired after 32 years from the Columbus Division of Fire. During his career he won many service awards, including the Distinguished Service Award from the Columbus Division of Fire....

RATLIFF Chad Ratliff, 28, of Columbus, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Born in Columbus on March 13, 1979, Chad is survived by his parents, Michael and Patricia (Westfall) Ratliff. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 11, 2008, 5-8PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, January...

GreenWilliam R. "Billy" Green, 56, of Columbus, passed away Monday, January 7, 2008 at the Columbus Rehab & Subacute Institute. He was born January 1, 1952, in Columbus. Billy is preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Hall Green and brother, Robert Green. He was an avid bowler. Billy is survived by his father, Burton (Georgia) Green; son, William R....

CANTRELLDella Cantrell, 91, of Columbus, passed away January 4, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alton and Tennie Cantrill; husband, Albert; grandson, John Smith; granddaughter, Tina Smith; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Della is survived by her daughters, Myrtle Stacy, Beulah (John) Langhorne, Connie Salniky, Irene Smith; sons, John (Pauline) Cantrell, Albert (Diana) Cantrell; 22 grandchildren; numerous...

THOMPSONCharles Wm. Thompson, 81, of Canal Winchester, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2008 within days of his beloved wife, Hallie Thompson, who passed away January 2, 2008. Charles retired from Grace Chemical Company and was previously a member of Westside Freewill Baptist Church. Charles attended Fellowship Baptist Church. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Hallie; son, Mark E....