Jan 3, 2013

Buchanan "Duke" Miles, 86, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2013, with his son Charles and his dearest companion Elsie by his side. He was born in Columbus Ohio on March 15, 1926. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Eliza Miles; brother, Charles T. Miles; sister, Eva Miles Harris. Survivors include his dearest companion, Elsie Coleman;...

Jan 3, 2013

Dorothy McConnell, 91, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Mayfair Village Nursing Home. She was born May 18, 1921 in Dennison, OH, daughter of the late James and Pearl Mathias Hill. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, James McConnell; sister, Ruth Kinsey and nephew, Robert Kinsey. She was a member...

Jan 3, 2013

Donald G. Lotz, 79, of Grove City, OH went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2013. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN on August 15, 1933. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Alice Lotz. Surviving family includes, wife of 58 years, Marilyn, children, Marta VonDoehren, Alan Lotz, Donna Lotz, 2 grandsons, Jeremy...

Jan 2, 2013

Inez Kathleen Cloutier, age 83 of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 2, 2013, while at St. Ann's Hospital. She was a child of God, and faithful servant to her savior Jesus Christ. She found comfort in reading God's Word and peace in prayer. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Survived by her...

Jan 1, 2013

Mary Swank, 58, of Columbus, Ohio (formerly of Middletown, Ohio) died 1/1/2013. She is preceded in death by her parents Richard S. and Patricia L. Keller. Survived by son Ryan (Jill) Swank, daughter Mindy Swank, sisters, Martha Dwyer, Molly Dwyer, and brother Richard Keller.A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 11:00am at the Monroe United Methodist...

Dec 31, 2012

Dec 30, 2012

Garry Allen Jasnoch, 72, Sunbury, OH went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2012. Garry was born in Thief River Falls, MN on May 14, 1940, to the late Frank and Bertha (Ilers) Jasnoch and is also preceded in death by his son, Victor Roy Jasnoch. Survivors include his wife, Alberta (Shaffer) Jasnoch; son, Whitney Jasnoch; sisters,...

Dec 30, 2012

Willard "Jess" Parker, 65, sunrise May 19, 1947, sunset December 30, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ada Parker and siblings, Billy Parker, Francis Mowry and Ruth Williams. Jess is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Pamela; children, Marc A. Parker, Michael J. Parker and Jessica S. Parker; siblings, Fay Gimma, Pat, Greenfield...

Dec 30, 2012

Dec 30, 2012

Carl W. Chisler, 65, passed away December 30, 2012. He was born April 24, 1947 in Morgantown, WV. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Rose Chisler and brother, Jerry. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Lois; children, Mary Jo (Jack) Cline, Russ (Ann) Chisler, Rick Chisler and Karla Chisler; siblings, Walter (Nancy),...

Dec 30, 2012

Bonnie M. McClure, 76, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was born in Haverhill, MA on May 26, 1936 to the late Reverend Thomas W. and Catherine (Gaddis) Lorenz and is also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Lorenz, Jr. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, William W. McClure; daughter, Beth Loy;...

Dec 29, 2012

Margaret Vest, 61, of Sunbury, passed away Saturday December 29, 2012 at OSU Medical Center after a courageous battle with Leukemia. She was born October 30, 1951 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Charles and Thelma Plants.Margaret loved gambling and playing Bingo. She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, David Larry Vest; two sons, Matthew (Dawn) Plants...

Dec 28, 2012

Bernard Earl "Baney" Bateman, 73, of Groveport, OH, on Fri., Dec. 28, 2012 at OSU Ross Heart Hospital. "The first sound you hear is your Mother's heart beat, the last sound is that of your own." Bernie was born June 11, 1939 in Logan, OH to Bernice C. and Earl A. Bateman. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Dec 26, 2012

Michael David Ward, 53, went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita and sister, Debbie. Mike is survived by his wife, Denise; father, Dave (Shirley); daughters, Teather, Brandy, Amanda, Felicia and Jessica; sons, Michael Jr., Brett, Chad, Steven and Zach; sisters and brothers; and many grandchildren. Mike loved...

Dec 24, 2012

Esther D. Gorsuch (Walters) of Thornville, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012. Esther was the owner of the Amos Inn which was located on Cleveland Avenue where she promoted bluegrass and country music for many years. Her sense of humor (no kin in a euchre game) and fun loving ways endeared her to many. Preceded in death by her husband,...

Dec 23, 2012

Darlene Yuill, 67, was born in Columbus, Ohio to Lucille and Rick Bell. She departed this life on December 23, 2012, at Kobacker House after complications from a surgery that left her hospitalized for months. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Bell; father, Rick Bell and stepmother, Lenora Bell; brother, Robert "Buddy" Bell; sisters, Josephine Garner, Wanda...

Dec 23, 2012

Mary A. "Andi" Best, 62, Columbus, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012. Andi was born in Detroit, MI on November 13, 1950, to the late James W. and Anna Marie (Schroder) Best. She is survived by brothers, Clifford (Jeanne) Best and Bruce (Carol) Best; friend and companion, Anita Wheeler; nieces, Nicole Best, Jennifer (Yannis Labrou) Best; nephews, Eric Best, Cory...

Dec 23, 2012

Gary L. Carder, 65, went to be with his Lord and Savior, December 23, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, after a valiant fight with a lengthy illness. Gary graduated from Dawson Bryant High School with honors in 1965. He was drafted into the Army in 1966 and spent two tours in Viet Nam with the 196th LIB where he...

Dec 23, 2012

Hattie Moore, 74, passed away December 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Cynthia and brothers, Cecil, Bill and James. Hattie is survived by her sister, Dorothy Hembree; brother, Paul (Brenda); and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 11 am at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City,...

Dec 22, 2012

Tina K. McCafferty, 39, of Grove City, OH passed away December 22, 2012. She was born on May 19, 1973 in Columbus, OH to William J. and Aileen (Rodgers) McCafferty, who survive. Other family includes a sister, Tonya McCafferty and a close friend, Dustin Rogers. Visitation will be held from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral...