EDWARDS, Merrill G., 66, of Columbus, passed away April 30, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Jean Edwards; son, Mark (Cauline) Edwards; daughter, Mardell (James) Meek; grandchildren, Mark Edwards Jr., Kaleigh and Allison Meek and 2 sisters, Betty Elias and Thelma Downey. Merrill was a veteran of the US Army, a member of the NRA and a lifetime member...

Charles E. Morris age 71 passed away Thursday April 28, 2005 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn of 52 years; Sons, David E. Morris and Charles E. Morris Jr.; Daughters, Diane (Arnold White) Salmons, Judy (Alex) Spaulding and Brenda (Leon) Bailey; Brother Clay Morris and Sister Debbie (Carl) Justice; 6...

Shirley A. Houston, age 58, peacefully passed away at home at 7:20a.m., on April, 27, 2005. Mrs. Houston is survived by her husband Gary of 40 years; parents, Thomas and Agnes MacMillan, sisters, Karen (Leroy) Moore and Laura (Tom) Wilson; children, Stephane Boerner, Gary (Kelly) Houston, Michael Houston, three step-children, nine grandchildren including Jessica, one great grandchild and many nieces...

WELLS, Irene, 77, of Columbus, passed away April 23, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Wells; parents, Hayes and Delphia (Mounts) Maynard and brother, Walter Maynard. Irene is survived by her daughter, Betty Jo Hayman (Michael Smith); grandchildren, Tim (Lori) Cossin, Cindy (Tina) Myers, Leigh (Michael) Patton, Diana King; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Damyn and Amanda Moore, Timothy,...

Doris (Moberly) Key, born July 11, 1930, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2005 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by husband Marvin Leen and husband Jack Key; parents Pansy and John Moberly and brother William Moberly. Mrs. Key is survived by daughters, Judy (Howard) Wright and Barbara Coleman; grandchildren, Karoline...

Donald W. Campbell age 86, passed away Wednesday April 20, 2005 at St. Anns Hospital in Westerville Ohio. He is survived by his loving Wife Vivian of 66 years; Sons Donald, William and David; Daughter Patricia; Sister Doris Sherman; 9 Grandchildren and 10 Great grandchildren. He was retired from DCSC after many years of faithful service. The family will receive...

RICHARDSON, Wilbur U., 89, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed to his Heavenly home at the Manor of Whitehall on April 24, 2005. He was born in Hustle, VA to John and Daisy Richardson and one of fourteen children. Wilbur retired from B&O Railraod and F&R Lazarus. Married Margaret Samuel, May 11, 1940, of this...

Lenora (Shepard/Nelson) Brown went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 20, 2005. She was born to Sidney and Ella (Newsome) Shepard April 23, 1925 in Winding Gulf, W. Va. She was preceded in death by both parents, husband, Edward Brown and brother, William Shepard. She was a "Mother of the Church" at Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies....

Frank Emrick, age 86, originally from New Straitsville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2005 in Columbus. Mr. Emrick was veteran of World War II and was a member of the American Legion, Post 532. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel and eight brothers and sisters. Survivors include sister, Melda Leaver; nieces, Laura (Frank) Bullock, Mary Ann...

Afkham Naderi,age 87 passed away peacefully on April 18 at the First Community Village nursing home where she resided for the past 5 years fighting her battle with Alzheimer's. She is survived by her only daughter, Sita Bosheri (Behnam) and son in law, Parviz Behnam, grand daughters Mahasti Rittinger, Parisa Alpern, grand son Babak Behnam, grand son in laws David...

Cheryl Marlis Simpson, 82, of Columbus Colony in Westerville, passed away Wednesday, April 20 at Mt. Carmel St. Anns Hospital. Originally from Enderlin, North Dakota, former resident of Pittsburgh, Orlando and Spokane. Preceded in death by Husband, Arthur E. Simpson and Son, Larry. She is survived by Son, Gary (Sandy) Simpson, Daughter-in-Law, Kathy, Grandsons Bret, Derek and Austin,Granddaughter Wendy (Ron)...

Howard E. Johnson, age 85 passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at his home in Columbus. Mr. Johnson was preceeded in death by his wife Pauline, his grand-daughter Tracy and his daughter, Karen Shrider. Survivors include sons, Kenneth (Barbara) Johnson, Donald (Ann) Johnson and Dennis (Becky) Johnson; daughter, Maxine Hibbs; Twelve grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren: Brother, Carl (Doris) Johnson and...

BOWLING, John D., 73, of Columbus, went to be with Jesus, April 17, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Hazel (Young) Bowling; sister, Louisa; brother, Vernon and granddaughter, Cynthia. John is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Bowling; son, John Bowling; daughter, Marilyn Chaney; grandchildren, Christina, Joseph, Sarah and great-grandchildren, Destiny and...

BABER, Boone E., 68, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord, April 18, 2005 at Mount Carmel West Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Baber; daughter, Jennifer and brothers, James and Claude Jr. Survived by his loving wife, Judith; daughter, Elaine (John) Dale; son, John (Michele) Baber; mother, Zella Baber and grandchildren, Brooke and Brianna...

Albert L. Shamlin age 71 passed away Monday, April 18, 2005 at Grant Medical Center Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Shamlin was a veteran of the Korean War with the U.S. Army. He retired as a Tech Sergeant from the United States Air Force with 21 years of dedicated service to his country. He was preceded in death by his loving wife...

Evelyn E. Wells age 80 of Columbus, Ohio went home Saturday April 16, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Edna Starkey; Brothers Earl and Ralph Starkey; Infant Brother Roger Starkey; Step-Son Billy Wells; First Husband Grant Conley. She is survived by Husband William Wells of 24 years; Step-Son Rusty (Lora) Wells of West Jefferson; Step-Daughters...

Mary A. Church age 92 departed this world Friday April 15, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at The Laurels of Mt. Vernon in Mt. Vernon Ohio of natural causes. She was born October 9, 1912, one of 12 children to Harry and Belle (McCammett) Beckholt. She most recently resided at Sugar Grove Square Apartments in Westerville for 11 years. She was...

Brenda K. Compo age 39 of Westerville Ohio; formerly of Columbus Georgia departed this world Thursday April 14, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a 1983 graduate of Big Walnut High School and attended Columbus College of Art and Design. She is survived by her Mother Carol McElwee and Grandmother Donna Feazel; She is also survived by...

Bobby "Sonny" E. Reid age 73 passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2005 in Columbus. Mr. Reid was preceeded in death his daughter Vicki Reid. Survivors include his wife, of 52 years, Betty R. Reid; daughter, Donna Reid; son, Michael (Julie) Reid; grandchildren, Caitlin, Ryan, Mason, and Camryn. The family would like to especially thank the nursing staff at Riverside (7th...

PIROZZOLI, Mary Ellen (nee McDowell) 76, of Pickerington, passed away April 6, 2005 surrounded by her grieving family at Mt. Carmel East. She was born into the loving arms of Joseph and Leah (Canfield) McDowell on March 8, 1929. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Warren