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;...

HANNINGDolly Hanning, 90, Columbus, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Dolly was born in Moundsville, WV on November 6, 1920, to Clemence A. and Nettie (Barcus) Mason and is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard L. Hanning; daughters, Margaret and Phyllis Hanning; sisters, Geneva Osburn, Betty L. Wellman, Margaret (Peggy) Ferral; brothers, Earl, William, Charles & Clemence Mason....

ADKINS Richard "Dick" Adkins, 58, passed away June 22, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Roberta; brother, Dave and sister, Brenda. Dick is survived by his wife of 37 years, Karen (Justus); daughter, Stefanie (Omar) Perez; son, Rick (Mandy Moon) Jr.; brother, Jim (Peggy); sisters, Peggy Lester,...

GILHAMCatherine Anne Gilham, 52, Gahanna, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011. Catherine was born in London, England on January 18, 1959, to Peter Thomas and Larissa (Medevoy) Gilham and is preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her mother, Larissa Gilham; daughter, Alexandra Smith; son, Nicholas Smith; sister, Helen Tanya Gilham; brother, Gregory Stephen Gilham; niece, India Gilham-Westerman; nephew,...

DavisPeggy Davis, 59, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011. Preceded in death by Joseph and Dorothy Baesel Kost. Peggy retired after 27 years of service from Gahanna Jefferson City Schools as an art teacher. She is survived by her husband, Jim; sons, Ben and Ryan; daughter, Ashley; granddaughter, Anna; cousin, Nancy. Visitation will be Thursday, June 23, 2011...

THIGPENClifton E. Thigpen, 59, Columbus, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Cliff was born in Columbus, OH on September 13, 1951, to A.C. and Elsie (Graves) Thigpen and is preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Mark Eugene and Steve Thigpen. Survivors include his mother, Elsie Estrada; sister, Diane Thigpen Bolding; brothers, Robert (Freda)...

Bivens Ralph E. Bivens, 74, passed away June 18, 2011. He was born October 21, 1936. Ralph is preceded in death by parents, Ralph W. and Mable H. Bivens and siblings, Curt and John. He is survived by children, Cheryl Bishop, Bryon (Linda) Bivens, Dale (Cindy) Bivens, Brad (Patricia Jeffries) Bivens, and Bryce (Sara) Bivens; siblings, George (Vie) Bivens and...