MEEKFannie Mae Meek, 76, of Columbus, passed away July 30, 2011. She was born in Lousia, KY on December 14, 1934 to Uriah and Pearl (Borders) Preece. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Nellie Preston, brothers, Derl and Charles Preece. Surviving family includes, husband, Custer "Bud" Meek, daughters, Kathy (Larry) Church, Donna (Lee) Atkins-Friedman, brother, Claude Preece,...

SCHULTZLinda K. Schultz, 57, of Westerville, OH, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011. Linda was born in Columbus to Herman F. and Venus E.(Freeman) Legg. Linda is survived by her parents; husband, Phil Schultz; son, James D. (Angela) Beaty; brothers, Kenneth (Peggy) Legg and Keith (Mary) Legg; granddaughter, Robyn Beaty; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Linda worked 27 years...

Steve Blackburn, 57, died unexpectedly in a plane accident on July 25, 2011. Steve was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy Blackburn. Beloved husband of 20 years to Debbie Wiedwald, loving father of Sarah, Jessica and Jackson. Dear brother of Bill (Brenda) Blackburn and Brenda Baars. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. He loved his family...

Riley Leon L. Riley, 73, of Grove City, OH, formerly of Butler, PA, passed away July 27, 2011. He was born February 13, 1938 in Bruin, PA. He was preceded in death by parents, Joseph E. and Viola Riley, his brothers Don and Herb Riley and Blair and Melvin Green. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years Margaret Riley;...

GOBLEMark A. Goble, 29, of Columbus, passed away Monday, July 25, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born in Columbus, OH, on December 9, 1981, to Donald E. and Melissa (Smith) Goble Jr. and is preceded in death by his grandfather, Donald Goble Sr and grandmother, Barbara Hartman. Survivors include his mother, Melissa (Mike) Smith-Delong; father, Donald E....

FOLK Robert P. Folk, 84, of Dublin, OH, passed away July 26, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. Bob was born in Johnstown, PA on March 1, 1927, to Ulysses and Minnie (Shaffer) Folk, and is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Donald and Kenneth Folk. Survivors include his son, Paul Folk, of Arizona; daughter, Beth (Folk) and...

BARNHILLMary Barnhill, 95, of Grove City, OH, passed away July 25, 2011. She was born in Columbus, OH on December 27, 1915 to Frank and Anna (Brollier) McCoy. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Leo D. Barnhill, sons, Richard and Gary, 2 sisters, 2 brothers and 1 great-grandchild. Surviving family includes, daughters, Vicki (Larry) Reynolds, Linda (Jim)...

SMITHJamie Lee Smith, 32, of Grove City, OH passed away July 22, 2011. He was born in Columbus, OH on September 5, 1978 to Michael W. and Deborah (Strauss) Smith. Family includes his parents, sister, Michelle (Jason) Thompson, aunts, Pam (Denny) Perry, Bonnie and Roger, uncle, Chuck (Connie) Strauss, cousins, Josh (Camille) Perry, Elyce Perry, Chris Strauss and many other...

Urfer William "Bill" C. Urfer, 80, passed away July 25, 2011 after a short illness. He was born December 24, 1930. Bill was preceded in death by parents, Adolph and Lena Urfer; loving wife Helen ; son, Garratt L. Urfer; and siblings, John Urfer and Dorothy Duffy. He is survived by daughter, Loraine Adkins and several nieces and nephews. Visitation...

WardRonald A. Ward, 69, passed away July 21, 2011. He was born October 7, 1941 in Galion, OH. Ronald was preceded in death by parents, Cloyd O. and Vesta E. Ward; and brother, David Ward. Survived by his loving wife of 47 years Bonnie; daughters, Lori (John) Feightner and Lisa Rodriguez; siblings, Connie Goodman, Vicky Clinger and Karen Seevers; grandchildren,...

Jacqueline M. Blanchard, 62, of Columbus, passed away July 22, 2011. She was born Oct. 1, 1948 in Wheeling, WV to the late Woodrow W. and Charlotte L. Wallace. Her survivors include her children, Charlotte (Terrance) Hamler, Charmon (Chris) Richardson, Mark, Bruce (Sue) and Bianca Blanchard; siblings, Darius Wallace, Norma Tubaugh and Donna (Vernon) Brown; nine grandchildren; a host of...

SMALLFred Small Sr. of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born in New York City on September 7, 1928, and is preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Survivors include his wife, Joanne (Baxter) Small; daughters, Vondra (Donald) White,Lunett Giles, Oemetria Smith and Steshia Brown; sons, Fred (Cornelia) Small...

BowersBetty Ann Bowers, 74, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born December 21, 1936, in Columbus, daughter of the late Clarence and Ella Gilbert Bowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Clarence Jr., Robert, Theodore, William and Kenneth Bowers. She is survived by her daughters,...

KINNISONLinda Sue Kinnison, 63, passed away July 20, 2011. She was born in London, OH on December 6, 1947 to Orvil E. and Rinis (Collinsworth) Cooper. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brother, James Cooper and sister, Mittie Triplett Cooper. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Clyde "Pete"; children, James (Tammy)...

TicknorWilliam D. Ticknor III, 79, died July 20, 2011. Bill was preceded in death by parents, William D. Jr. and Elizabeth Ticknor. He is survived by loving wife of 57 years, Shirley Ticknor; children, Laura (Ron) Schott, Bill (Cheryl) Ticknor, Joyce Ticknor, Cathy "Cate" Ticknor, Steve (Kara) Ticknor, Rachel Ticknor and Julia Ticknor; siblings, Arthur Ticknor, Julia Petrakis, Anne McNeece,...

OSBORNE Forest Osborne, 92, of Grove City, OH, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011. Forest was born in Pike County, KY to Grover C. and Rebecca (Tackett) Osborne and is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 62 years, Ethel (Oliver) Osborne; 12 brothers and sisters; grandson, Ronald S. Van Horn. Survivors include his daughter, Sandra K (Birtchel) Mosley;...

BAKERDavid Alan Baker, 28, passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2011. Born August 10, 1982 in Columbus, OH. He is survived by his parents, Roy D. Baker and Angela J. (Bill) O'Day; wife, Caley Baker; daughters, Ckiler, Sydney and Haley; son, David II; sister, Amber; brother, Tony; and many other family members. David enjoyed playing basketball with Ckiler and supporting...

STOCK Jeffrey E. Stock, 50, of Gahanna, OH passed away Monday, July 18, 2011. Jeff was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Frederick M and Elvera Mae (Diana) Stock on April 7, 1961, and is preceded in death by his mother and a sister-in-law, Barbara J. Stock. Survivors include his wife, Judy Berry-Stock; sons, Edward and Adam Stock; father, Frederick M...

STATENJerry R. Staten, 71, of Columbus, passed away Monday, July 18, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born in Portsmouth, OH on November 19, 1939, to John R. and Gladys (Thompson) Staten and is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Rita (Steele) Staten; son, Mark Staten; sisters, Linda Golden, Sue Ann...