Rita Sue Chafin, age 63, passed away Friday, March 31 2006. She was born on March 13, 1943 to the late Earnest and Lou Vena Clark. She is survived by her loving husband, Ralph M. Chafin III; children, Renee Chafin, Minnie Chafin, Ralph M. Chafin IV, Connie (Robby) Coyle, Michael (Amy) Chafin; sisters, Mary (Kenneth) Maynard and Janice Sprouse; brothers,...

Nathan Williams, 22, of Grove City, left us unexpectedly March 30, 2006. He was born on April 20, 1983 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Rob and Teresa (Fyffe) Williams. Nathan was a 2001 graduate of Grove City High School. He is preceded in death by a grandfather, John Williams and great-grandfather, Johnnie Fyffe. Nathan is survived by his parents, Rob and...

SCARBERRYWillard Scarberry, 83 of Grove City passed away March 29, 2006 at Doctors West Hospital . He was born on July 5, 1922 in Lackey, Kentucky to the late J.T. and Popie (Bentley) Scarberry. Willard was employed for 35 years with Kinnear Door. He is preceded in death by his Son, Robin Scarberry; and Granddaughter, Shaina Lightle; Brothers, Edward and...

BRENISERMary Alice Breniser, 55, of Columbus, passed away March 29, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Quinn and Lillian (Gardner) McNeese; 1 brother and 1 sister. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Louis Breniser; sisters, Colease Wing, Sue McManus, Martha (Jim) Caporlia; brothers, Mack, Travis and Elwin McNeese; mother-in-law, Esther Breniser; numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and...

RowePaul Rowe, age 79, passed away Tuesday morning March 28th, 2006 at Riverside Hospital. Born August 1st, 1926 in Pikeville, Kentucky. Dutifully served his country during World War II. Learned and applied his skills throughout his many years in the carpentry trade. Preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Kay and daughter in-law, Charlene. He is survived by his former...

Whiteside William Warner Whiteside of Kingston, Ohio went to be with our Lord on March 27, 2006. Bill was born in Ostrander, Ohio on May 8, 1924. He graduated from Magnetic Springs High School in 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, James F. and Hildreth E. Whiteside; brothers, Donald R., James H. Whiteside; and daughter Leslie Shannon...

CRABTREEMichael A. Crabtree, 49, left us all too soon, Saturday, March 25, 2006. Survived by parents, Earl and Dorothy Crabtree; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Brianna Crabtree; daughter, Monica Jean Crabtree; sisters, Susan Sigman, Kathy Conley, Cheryl Alloway; sister and brother-in-law, Vicky and Gilbert Jarrell; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Reata Crabtree; grandchildren, Michael, Mercedes, Meriah, Mickey and numerous nieces,...

STRAPPWilliam F. "Bill" Strapp, 75 , a life-time resident of central Ohio and 1948 graduate of Aquinas College High School. Two year veteran of the Korean War, retired from old F & R Lazarus Co. after 35 years. Preceded in death by Parents, Thomas and Desta Strapp; Brothers, Dick and Jack; most caring and understanding Mother and Fa-ther-in-law, Arthur and...

AKERSRichard Akers of Worthington, Ohio passed away on March 24, 2006 surrounded by loving family. After serving in the US Marine Corp, special forces, settled in Ohio, started a new career in the steel industry , and met and married the love of his life, Patricia Engberg Akers, who survives his death along with his son, Jacob Akers, stepson, Andrew...

MAXWELLSheila A. Maxwell, 57, of Grove City, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Frances Neibarger. Sheila is survived by her loving husband, Stanley; son, Danny (Vicki) Hanners Jr.; grandson, Zachari Hanners (fiance Jennifer Diddle); stepson, Stanley D. Maxwell Jr.; stepdaughter, Alisha M. Maxwell; sister, Sherry Renner;...

LESTERAda M. Lester, 75, of McArthur, Ohio, passed away March 22, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lenford Lester; parents and her brother. Ada is survived by her daughters, Ruth Gray, Nora (Darrell) Webb; son, Jerdon (Mary) Lester; 13 grandchildren; 21great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ackroyd; brother, Glenn Wilkings and special friends, Tom and Rachel Cordial. Ada was a...

JONESCarolyn V. Jones, 88, of Hilliard, passed away March 20, 2006. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Elva Trout, Clarice Griffin, Irene Mason, Susan Bland; brothers, Ross, Kenneth and Charles Varner. Carolyn is survived by her nieces, Sue Bryson, Jean Marks, Donna Baker; nephews, Richard Varner, Robert Trout and many great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held...

Kenneth E. Strickler, age 87, of Grove City passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 20, 2006 at Mt. Carmel West. He was a WWII Veteran in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the VFW Post 3424, American Legion Post 164, and the E. L. Evans Senior Center. He was a previous member of the Clog...

MILLERClarence "Clancy" Miller, 76 of Columbus passed away on March 19, 2006. He is preceded in death by Clarence and Florence Miller. Survived by his Wife, Dianne; Sons, Patrick (Peggy) Miller; and Matthew (Maggie) Miller; Daughters, Therese Willis, and Amy Miller; Grandchildren, Ashley, Casey Alex, Corey. Visitation Thurs. 2-4, 6-8 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus. Mass...

LEE (FITZPATRICK)Vivian LYNN (Fitzpatrick) Lee, 49, of Columbus, passed away March 19, 2006. She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel J. Fitzpatrick. Lynn is survived by her husband, Lary; son, Jason Samuel Lee; mother, Mary Fitzpatrick; brother, Steve (Michelle) Fitzpatrick; sisters, Debbie (Bob) Garman, Pam McLain and numerous nieces and nephews. Lynn attended St. Mary Magdalene Church. She...

LOWE Ida M. "Ann" Lowe, age 66, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2006. She passed away at her residence with her family by her side. Ann was hardworking and a devoted wife and mother who will be missed by all. She enjoyed family gatherings and walking at Darby Creek Park with her...

FINLEYDennis L. Finley, Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, age 69, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 17 surrounded by loved ones at home. Preceded in death by parents, John and Gracie Finley and daughter Donna Gribben. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Helen Finley; Son, Dennis (Kelly) Finley, Jr. Daughter, Sheila...

BRODBECKLauren Kathy Brodbeck, 55, of Grove City, passed away March 13, 2006 at her home after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her father, James Reynolds and grandson, Justin Brodbeck. Lauren was the loving mother of Michelle (Martin) Sowards, Amy (Shane) Sigman; James (Christina) Brodbeck; the treasured grandmother of Rene, Michael, Aaron Sowards, Skylar and Laykin Sigman,...

TEMPLERuth Temple, 83, of Grove City, passed away March 15, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, John W. Temple Sr.; parents, Thadius and Ora Mae Ashbaugh; brother, Fred and sisters, Laura and Martha. Ruth is survived by her sons, John W. Jr. (Christine), Michael S. (Sue); grandchildren, John F., Ashley, Aaron, Kiersten, Adam, Valerie,...

SAINTRonald T. "Butch" Saint, 64, of Columbus, passed away March 15, 2006 after a brief battle with lung cancer. Butch graduated from West High School class of 1960 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Nellie (Heise) Saint; brother, John Saint and sisters, Sarah "Sue" Foulk and...