MERRITTSDavid Merritts, 37, of Plain City, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 3, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. David was preceded in death by his mother, Judy A. Kneisley; sister, Dixie Leona Merritts; and niece Kaitlyn Ann McDonald. David is survived by his loving daughters, Taylor Merritts, Megan Vance, and Ali Vance; fathers, Gale Kneisley and Andrew Merritts; sisters,...

LATHERNSRose L. Latherns, 62, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Raymond and Frances (Lawson) Sims in Columbus on August 29, 1946, Rose was also preceded in death by several members of the Lucas, Brown and Sims Families. Survivors include her daughter, Tammy Latherns; sons, Cymone McConelle and Mike...

COOK-MORETTIBeverly S. Cook-Moretti, 55, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 28, 2008. Beverly was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Cook; and brother, Kenneth "Rusty" Cook. Beverly is survived by her daughter, Tia (Eric) Moretti-Doegen; son, James (Angela) Klausing; grandchildren, Jeremy, Scott, Abigail, Emma, and Vivianne; mother, Vivian Tucker; and brothers, David Cook, John Brokaw, and Tom...

BLACKBURN Denver L. Blackburn, 80, of Westerville and formerly of Wheelersburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Born to the late Melvin and Pansy (Scott) Blackburn in Portsmouth, OH on February 5, 1928, Denver was also preceded in death by his daughter, Vicki Sue Blackburn and step-father, Homer Bruce. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, he is survived...

TRAIMANMildred G. Traiman, 96, of Gahanna, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 29, 2008, surrounded by her loving friends. Born to the late Fredrick and Gertrude (Daimton) Grundy on February 12, 1912, "Aunt Millie" was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Maurice M. Traiman; brothers, Albert and James Grundy; sister, Edna Weideg. Survivors include...

O'DAY Betty L. "BeBe" O'Day, 85, of New Albany, passed away on Sunday, September, 28, 2008. Born to the late Bertram B. and Ethel (Barlett) Johnston in Pittsburgh, PA on December 12, 1922, Betty was also preceded in death two brothers, William and Paul Johnston; sister, Florence Johnston. Survivors include her daughter, Kathleen (Ronald) Moses; brother, Donald Johnston; grandchildren, Lisa...

HintonWalter Hinton, 82, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008 at O.S.U. Medical Center. He was born November 11, 1925, in Darbyville, son of the late Cyrus and Bessie Furniss Hinton. In addition to his parents, Walter is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Frederick Hinton; sisters, Mary Lahmon and Bernice Cathel. He served in the Navy...

DickensonWayne "Papa" Dickenson, 63, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008 at his residence. He was born June 22, 1945, in Columbus, son of the late John and Jean Allen Dickenson. In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by a grandson, Dennis; two brothers and six sisters. He served in the Army. Wayne is survived by...

DuffeyPaul Duffey Sr., 54, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord Friday, September 26, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 25, 1954, in Tarentam, Pa. Paul is preceded in death by his father, Lyle Duffey and sister, Pamela Duffey. He served in the Army during Vietnam. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 35...

SIMPSON Glenn E. Simpson, 40, passed away September 25, 2008 at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Member of Shepard of Nazarene Church. He was preceded in death by mother, Rochella Vittioe Simpson, a sister and a brother. Glenn is survived by loving wife of 20 years, Karen Miracle; father, Melvin Simpson; daughters, Amanda Sue (Nicholas) Simpson-Young, and...

COKINOSCharlotte M. Cokinos, 88, of Westerville, OH, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Born to the late Frank and Rose (Ambuehl) Woerner in Farina, IL on June 28, 1920, Charlotte was also preceded in death by her husband, John L. Cokinos, II, three sisters and two brothers. Survivors include her son, John L. (Gayle) Cokinos, III; sister, Lela Chunes;...

BrickerMartin R. Bricker, 78, of Galion, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at O.S.U. Medical Center. He was born March 20, 1930, in Mansfield, son of the late Martin F. and Helen Rice Bricker. Marty grew up in Mansfield graduating from Mansfield High School and Miami University. An exceptional architect he owned Marty Bricker Architect, in Mansfield. He is noted...

OGGNorris L. Ogg, 86, of Westerville, passed away on Monday, September 22. 2008. Born to the late Merrill and Florence (Todd) Ogg in Nelsonville, Ohio, on August 19, 1922, Norris was also preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Ogg in 1995. Survivors include his sons, Randy and his wife Pam, Jon and his wife Andrea and Lee and his...

HALL Sharon Rae Hall, 71, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late George and Lena (Corwin) Watkins in Columbus, OH on February 27, 1937, Sharon was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Marshall. Survivors include her sons, Matthew (Marianne Marinelli) and Bradley (Stacey) Hall; step-daughter, Terri Durand;...

WALKER John E. Walker, 73, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. John is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Walker; daughters, Darlene (Tom) Moore, and Barbara (Raul Hernandez) Daughtery; sons, John D. Walker, and Brian Walker; grandchildren, Brian, Rian, Kayleigh, Michael, Megan, Meara, Bridgett, and Maritza; sisters, Sue Dunn,...

STEVENS J. Norman Stevens, of Pickerington, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008 at his residence. Jay was born in Huntington, WV, to the late Charles and Louise Stevens. Jay is survived by his wife, Joyce (Lyons) Stevens; daughters, Jaylene (Andy) Henderson, and Christine (Michael) Moore; and beloved pets, Shadow and Chester. Jay is also survived by many caring friends. A...

STEPHENS Charles E. Stephens, 77, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008. He was born November 29, 1930 in Halcomb, KY., to the late Earl and Sylvia Stephens. Preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Clayton Stephens of West Jefferson, OH. Served as a medical tech for the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Retired from Westinghouse...

RICHARDSON Bobby G. Richardson, 89, of Galloway, Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West. Bobby was born March 2, 1919 in Corning, Ohio to the late Ralph and Agnes Richardson. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his daughter, Lora Richardson; sister, Thelma; brothers, Art and Gerald; and son in-law Jerry Izzard....

THOMAS Marilyn F. Thomas, 77, of Columbus, went home to be with The Lord, Wednesday, September 17, 2008. Born to the late Conrad and Gladys (McKay) Fey, Marilyn was also preceded in death by her husband, Warner Thomas; sisters, Jeannette Faelchle and Harriet Fey. Survivors include her daughter, Kimberley Thomas; son, Brent (Misty) Thomas; grandson, Thomas (Jamie Jednak) Hepler; great-grandson,...

McCoyBetty McCoy, 80, of Hillsboro, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Columbus Colony. She was born August 19, 1928, in Columbus. Preceded in death by Byron and Charlotte Sullivan; husband, John McCoy Jr. She is survived by her sons, Tim (Mindy), Rodney (Robin) and Jerry (Kathy) Stith; grandchildren, Melissa, Troy, Sarah, Caitlin, Zachery and Brittany;...