Allen Norman E. Allen a resident of Columbus, was born in Midland, OH, April 7, 1939. He passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the age of 72. Norman is preceded in death by his parents, Forest Allen and Nettie Mae Sams. He is survived by his wife of 24 years Patricia J. Allen, three sons, Norman E. Allen...

PETERS-FARLEYKimberly Morris Peters-Farley, 50, of Columbus, OH, passed away unexpectedly July 9, 2011. Kim was born July 12, 1960 and graduated from Whetstone High School in 1978. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Alf Farley; parents, Frank Morris and Dottie Caudill; daughter, Melainie (Jeff) Allen; son, Karl Peters; grandchildren, Hunter Morris and Mackenzie Allen; brothers, James and...

DETRICKNeal E. Detrick, 76, of Columbus, passed away Friday, July 8, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Neal was born in Springfield, OH on May 17, 1935, to John F. and Donna A. (Burnworth) Detrick and is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Janie (Sutton) Detrick; daughter, Pamela (Tyler)...

ZEIERBernard L. Zeier, 65, of Orient, OH passed away July 7, 2011. He was born in Columbus, OH on October 11, 1945 to Joseph G. and Irene (Wildi) Zeier. He was preceded in death by his father and brother, Joey Zeier. Surviving family includes, son, Walter Zeier, mother, Irene Zeier, sisters, Mary Ann Ballengee, Debbie Ioia, Rita Stone, Patti Gyke,...

SUTHERLANDRuby Sutherland, 81, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Ruby was born in Blackey, Virginia, on March 3, 1930, to William and Sarah (Stacy) Street and is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Sutherland; sister, Marie DeVietro; son-in-law, John Porter Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Porter; granddaughter and friend, Malinda Flint; one grandson; 6 great-grandchildren,...

BURTJohn P. Burt, 65, passed away July 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol A. Burt; mother, Alma E. Martin and brother, Randy Martin. He is survived by his children, Barbara Kirk, Thomas (Betty) Cluff, Deborah (Joe) Joseph and Edward (Sandra) Cluff; sisters, Teresa Douglas and Martha (Russell) Walden; and many other family members. John served...

Wright Lauren Kathleen Wright, 16, of Thornville, OH, passed away tragically July 4, 2011 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born March 1, 1995 in Columbus, OH. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Linda Barnett and great-grandparents, Al (Doris) Kenreigh. Lauren is survived by her parents, Shannon (Ben) Mangon and Eric (Dodi) Wright; sisters, Brittany...

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MELVINMichael E. Melvin, 67, passed away July 5, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, John E. and Mary C. Melvin, as well as sister, Carol Jean Melvin. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ruby (Boyer) Melvin; children, Sandra Melvin, Mary (Charles) Duncan and Laura (Matthew) Murphy; sisters, Patricia Brush, Kathleen (Ron) Brush, Mary Alice...

VanSickleEverett Lee VanSickle, 80, of Columbus, OH passed away July 5, 2011. He was born in Apple Grove, WV to Marvin and Louisa (Blaine) VanSickle. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Mary VanSickle, sisters, Irene Moore, Wanda Russo and Dottie Gray. Surviving family includes, wife, Jean VanSickle, sons, Jerry (Lori) VanSickle, Ronnie (Mary) VanSickle, brother, Darrel...

FYFFEHoward Fyffe, 79, of Columbus, OH passed away July 4, 2011. He was born in Muhlenberg, OH to George and Ellen (Hill) Fyffe. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Janice (Manning) Fyffe, brothers, Ocal, Leslie, Luther and Marvin Fyffe, sisters, Gladys Bailey and Ada Shade. Surviving family includes, children, Howard "Butch" Fyffe, Debbie, Arthur, Denise, Brenda (Paul)McCallister,...

NewBarbara Jo New, 61, of Gahanna, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011 at her residence. She was born October 3, 1949, in Columbus. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Wesley Groves. She is survived by her husband, Raymond New; son, Chris New; granddaughter, Cierra New; mother, Grace Groves; brothers, John Groves, Paul Groves and Dave (Sherry) Groves. Visitation...

FishGlenn Fish, 75, of Columbus, passed away Friday, July 1, 2011 at his residence. He was born June 14, 1936, in Meadville, PA, son of the late Raymond and Pearl Robbins Fish. In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his sisters, Robertine "Bobbie" Wilfong and Jean Entyre. He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Wiseman; son,...

HayesGeraldine Hayes, 90, of Groveport, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Columbus Park East. She was born July 25, 1920, in Columbus. Geraldine was preceded in death by her father, William Todd; mother, Anna Todd; sister, Frances Jordan; brother, Jerry D. Todd; son, Carl F. Hayes; sister, Marie Fishbaugh. She was a member of the Church of Christ on...

SPINDLEFay Ellen (Weesner) Spindle, 39, of Marietta, GA, passed away June 21, 2011. She attended Westland High School and Franklin University. She moved to GA five years ago. Fay is survived by her husband, David; four dogs; one cat; mother, Roxanna (Robert) Burris; sister, Stacey (Craig) Baileys; brother, Mark (Kim) Weesner; step-sister, Robyn (Scott) Howard; father, Robert (Barbara) Weesner; nieces...

KOCHERBrian R. Kocher, 46, passed away June 26, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Luann Kocher; wife, Maria; daughters, Brianna Kocher and Samantha Adkins; son Jeffrey Adkins II; sister, Anna (Kevin) Thomas; brothers, Fred (Teresa) Kocher and Jerry (Janet) Kocher Jr.; grandchildren, Justin Marcum Jr. and Mason Adkins; as well as many other family members. Visitation Friday,...

WOOD Ruth Ann Wood, 80, of Mount Sterling, OH, passed away June 24, 2011. She was born on March 29, 1931 in Mercerville, OH to Sam and Emma (Milard) Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Roberkia "Berkie" Earl, brother, Billy L. Williams. Surviving family includes, loving husband of 61 years, French D. Wood Sr., son, French...

SOTODonald R. Soto, 59, of Gallipolis and formerly of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 23, 2011. Don was born in Charleston, WV on November 6, 1951, to Louis and Thelma (Buttrick) Soto and preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Caryn Daley. Survivors include his wife, Pamela (Morris) Soto; daughters, Dawn Marie (Patrick) Wetzel and Samantha Soto;...

Karen Sue Lewis, 58, of Mount Gilead, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011 at her residence. She was born April 1, 1953, in Columbus, daughter of the late Raymond and Helen Justice Morgan. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her daughter, Tanya Dewart-Legg. She is survived by her son, Keith Hayes; three brothers; one sister;...