BarnettMargaret Louise Barnett Sunrise Sept. 4, 1919- Sunset Feb. 5, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Bishop Fred and Ora Childs; brothers, Oliver, Henry Lee, Fred and Baxter Childs; sisters, Helen Gilmore and Mary Horsley. Left to mourn sister, Minnie Wilson and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service will be Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM...

LANEDale Eugene Lane, 63, of Columbus passed away February 9, 2011 at Newark Health Care. He was born April 29, 1947 in Lancaster to Paul Eugene and Betty Jane Lane. Dale was preceded in death by grandparents, Dale and Lillian Phillips, as well as his parents. Dale is survived by his loving wife, Susan; children, Jeremy (Susan), Jonathan Andrew, Justin...

Parker-PriceFrieda Mae Parker-Price, 82, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at St. Ann's. She was born February 10, 1928, in Jackson County, daughter of the late James Toner and Garnett Humphreys Parker. In addition to her parents, Frieda was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Price; grandson, T.J. Price; brothers, James and Willard; sister, Mildred. She retired...

MILLERCharles E. Miller, 53, Columbus, passed away at his residence on February 5, 2011, of natural causes. Charlie was born on October 16, 1957, in Huntington, WV to Harry and Viola (Gibson) Miller and is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Larry Miller. Survivors include his daughter, Katie (Damien) Mendes; son, Charles (Heather) Miller; sister, Patsy Miller,...

WHIPPLEFrances "Fran" K. Whipple, 74, passed away peacefully at her home on February 7, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie and Gideon Wallace; sister, Rosie Meade; son, Greg Wallace; and grandson Brad. Fran is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Roy; sons, Roy Jr. (Lori) and Scott; daughter-in-law, Peggy Wallace; grandchildren, David, Katie, Clay,...

LeppertDonald Bernard Leppert Jr., 52, of Westerville passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born October 5, 1958, in Columbus. Don is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Boutet Leppert; daughter, Tanya Leppert; father, Donald Bernard Leppert Sr. and sister, Debbie (Jim) Chappelow. Visitation will be Sunday, February 13, 2011 from 12:00-2:00 PM at Newcomer...

WHALENStanley Barry Whalen, 68, passed away February 7, 2011. He was born October 22, 1942 in Braddock, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife Connie; children, Matt Mazurek and Sharon White, and six grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday, February 9, 2011 from 6 PM until the time of Memorial Service at 8 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove...

BurkartFrank Burkart, 49, of Columbus passed away Monday, February 7, 2011 at his residence. He was born June 7, 1961, in Columbus. Frank was preceded in death by his father, Robert Burkart. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Gianato Burkart; mother, Louise McLeish Burkart; sons, Eddie (Jennette) Hill and Daniel (Angie) Hill; siblings, Lynn Shoemaker, John (Toni) Burkart, Kim...

ROUTTInez I. Routt, 92, Columbus, passed away Friday, February 4, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Inez was born February 26, 1918, in Olive Hill, Ky to the late Thomas Baker and Nora Ellen Wicker Baker and is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Routt; daughter, Virginia Lou Bates; six brothers and four sisters. Survivors include her daughter, Roberta...

Daniel Franklin, 81, of Dublin, OH, passed away, February 5, 2011 at Mayfair Village Rehabilitation Center, Columbus, OH. He was born on February 14, 1929 in Columbus, OH to Carl and Freda (McDaniels) Franklin. He married Avalon Fergison. Daniel served in the United States Navy. He retired from the Columbus Police Department after 42 years of service. Surviving family includes,...

DAVIS Reginald M. "Ike" Davis 77, Columbus, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Ike was born in Martins Ferry, OH, May 5, 1933, to Reginald and Audree (Walters) Davis and is preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou (Shrodes) Davis; son, Mark (Linda) Davis; daughters,...

Kenneth A. Reams, 74, of Columbus, OH, was taken from us unexpectedly on January 31, 2011. He was born on June 27, 1936 in Columbus, OH to George A. and Lois (Rayburn) Reams. He retired as a journeyman for the Columbus Dispatch and also served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War. Surviving family includes, daughters, Karla...

Donald Verne Whiteside, 49, of Columbus, OH passed away January 27, 2011 at his residence. He was born on February 24, 1961 in Chillicothe, OH to Edward E. and Anna M. (Workman) Whiteside. He was a plant operator for the City of Columbus for 25 years. Family includes, sisters, Pamela G Whiteside, Cathy (Randall) Rice, brother, Mark D. (Heidi) Whiteside,...

DOSSMary Belle Doss, 82, passed on to a new life in heaven January 28th, 2011. Born on February 2, 1928 in West Virginia, she lived a large part of her life in Columbus and Carroll Ohio.Mary was retired from ATT and lived in Olathe, Kansas for the last two years. She was the daughter of Clara and Isaac Sipple. She...

Ralph C. Chope Jr., 54, Powell, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Ralph was born in Lakewood, OH on June 27, 1956 to Ralph C and Ethyl (Goodworth) and is preceeded in death by his father, Ralph C. and step-mother, Dorothy Chope; step-father, Perry Bendler. Survivors include his mother, Ethyl Bendler; wife, Paula...

MateoErin S. Mateo, 19, of Columbus, passed away Monday, January 31, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born September 26, 1991, in Cleveland. Erin is survived by her husband, Brayan Mateo; mother, Richelle (Patrick) Denis; father, Vindal Ogletree; grandmother, Edie Spears; son, Angel Mateo; daughter, Ava Mateo; sister, Marchelle Warren; brothers, Jeremiah Spears, Patrick Denis and Shawndell Ogletree. Visitation...

Miriam E. Rutz, of Columbus, OH and formerly of Willoughby, OH, passed away February 1, 2011, age 97, widow of Fred C., mother of Fred L. (Virginia) of Columbus, and Dr. Elizabeth McKay (Donald) of Inverness, IL, grandmother of 5, great-grandmother of 10, great-great-grandmother of 1. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Kevin Westra at 9:00am, Tuesday, February 8,...

HETZELJoseph A. Hetzel, 69, of Delaware County, OH and formerly of Westerville and Cleveland, OH, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2011, at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Joe is survived by his wife, Mary J. (Boggess, Jones) Hetzel; daughters, Susan (Dennis) Gray, Julie (Dr.Shannon) Miller, Vicki Schulz, Valerie (Terry) Kitchen; sons, Steve (Julie) Jones, Dean (Nancy) Jones; brothers, Jeffrey (Jane) Hetzel,...

StiresJohn Stires, 69, of Columbus passed away January 28, 2011. He was born April 16, 1941. John was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be truly missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Newcomer Funeral Home NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus,...