AndujarIraida Andujar, a former employee of the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services, died December 10 at age 52 from diabetes and stroke related illness. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and lived much of her life in Hoboken, New Jersey before moving to Columbus in 2001. Iraida is survived by her husband, Gregory Payne; daughter,...

Grayson Kenneth Marple, infant son of Chad and Jennifer (Gerace) Marple, passed away on December 9, 2010 at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH. Grayson was born on October 31, 2010 in Westerville, OH. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6:00-8:00pm on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at the Newcomer Funeral Home and Crematory, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway,...

CHAPMANJerry Chapman, 63, of Columbus, Ohio passed away 12/08/10. Retired Capitol Mfg. after 31 years; Conduit Piping after 2 years. Preceded in death by wife, Sharon; parents Howard and Geneva Chapman; several brothers and sisters. Survived by: stepsons George (MaryLou) Kaebel and Rick Kaebel; granddaughters Ashley and Amanda Kaebel. Also survived by sisters: Rainnell (Harold) Browning; Linda (Charles) Christian; Avonelle...

Matthew L. Bowling, 34, of Columbus, OH, passed away, December 5, 2010. He was born on March 30, 1976 in Columbus, OH to Don M. and Nancy A. (Davis) Bowling. Surviving family includes, daughters, Kimberly Bowling, sons, Collin, Corey and Chase Bowling, sisters, Kara Bowling, brother, Don Michael Bowling, mother of his children, Maggie Crabtree. He is also leaves behind...

Ruthanne T. Miller, 70, of Grove City, OH, passed away December 8, 2010 at the Kobacker House, Columbus, OH. She was born in Sparta, OH on December 4, 1940 to Clovis and Viriginia (Boyd) Thurston. She will be deeply missed by her loving family: daughters, Kathy(Dan) Shelley, Kelly(Joe) Webb, Karen Simon, Kim(Phil) Davidson, sons, Kenny Wade, Kerry Wade, brothers, James(Shirley)...

McLoughlinDeborah J. McLoughlin, 59, of Columbus passed away December 6, 2010 at Riverside Hospital. She was born November 1, 1951 in Columbus to her parents Richard F. and Norma Jean (Jordan) Wilson. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard. Deborah is survived by her loving husband of 39 years Kevin McLoughlin; mother, Norma Jean; children, Sean (Tabatha) McLoughlin...

FILLINGERFrances Elizabeth "Sissy" Fillinger (Adair), 88, passed away December 8, 2010 in Columbus, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, John B. and Sadie Adair; husband of 34 years, Enoch; daughter, Debra Chamberlain; one great grandson; brothers, William "Buddy", Lindsay, and James Adair; and sisters, Dora Sharpe and Mary Bess Staton. Sissy is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth...

KernJacqueline "Jackie" Kern, 83, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010. She was born January 15, 1927, in Columbus, daughter of the late Ralph and Imogene Tucker Burk. In addition to her parents, Jacqueline was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Kern and sister, Almida Sheets. She is survived by her sons, Thomas and David (Juliet) Kern; brother,...

Shoemaker (nee Westerviller)Mary "Betsy" Shoemaker, 56, of Gahanna, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Mt. Carmel East. She was born January 8, 1954, in Columbus. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Charles Westerviller. She is survived by her son, Michael (Jamie) Shoemaker; daughter, Ann (Brian) Foulk; mother, Alice Westerviller Weis-Dietrich; brothers, Bob (Tracy), Chuck (Teri) and Michael...

Evans Vivian M. Evans, 84, of Grove City, formally of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away December 5, 2010 at her residence. She was born August 7, 1926 in Jefferson County OH, to her late parents, Stanley Stone and Mary (Roshak) Walter. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Evans Sr., sister, Elsie McLaughlin, step-father,...

MorganJoe Morgan, 76, of Westerville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Mt. Carmel East. He was born June 17, 1934, in Kilgore, Texas, son of the late J.K. and Bonnie Lanier Morgan. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Billie Jean Diveley. He worked for Tri Star driving handicapped...

GallRichard T. Gall, 77, of Columbus, passed away Friday, December 3, 2010 at Whetstone Care Center. He was born April 27, 1933, in Columbus, son of the late Andrew and Velma Charles Gall. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brother, James Gall. He retired from the Columbus Dispatch with over 25 years of service....

RAMSEY Janet R. Ramsey (Kennard), 74, passed away November 29, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Tilford Gary Ramsey; daughters, Melanie Ramsey, Misti (Jeff) Cline and Mandie (Chris Keen) Congrove; grandchildren, Gage and Fallon Cline; sisters, Nellie Dusseau, Mary Dodson, Ruth Reber and Linda Rexrode; in-laws, Jewell Wriston, Wanda Neal, Phyllis Backus, Sally Ramsey and Joe...

AdkinsJack Adkins, 72, of Gahanna, passed away Monday, November 29, 2010 at Mt. Carmel East. He was born September 17, 1938, in Elliott, KY, son of the late Ray Adkins and Ines W. Whitley Rhodes. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his cousin, Curtis Ferguson. He is survived by his caregiver and friend, Loretta Thomas;...

Charles B. Owen, 80, of Grove City, OH, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2010 at his residence. He was born in North Carolina on May 8, 1930 to Millard Theodore and Dippie Othelia (Hammond) Owen. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Charles married Virginia (Speakman). Surviving family includes, daughters, Charlene "Kathy" Morris, Theresa D. Owen, son, Charles B. Owen...

Wade Elisha C.E. Wade, 15 months, passed away November 28, 2010 at home. Elisha was born August 22, 2009 in Columbus to his mother Christina Wade. Also survived by sister Auneste Caldwell; grandparents, Annette Wade and Joseph Monie; aunts, Nashonda Wade and Erica Gary; and special family friend Manuel Estrella. Visitation will be held from 10 am to 12 pm...

KIMBROWilliam C. "Bill" Kimbro, 68 of Columbus, OH, formerly of Mahan, WV, passed away unexpectedly November 26, 2010 at Ohio State University Hospital East, Columbus, OH surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 12, 1942 to William and Cora Kimbro. He attended Simmons High School in Montgomery, WV. He was a former engineer in the construction industry until...

DICKERSON Neomi B. Dickerson, 94, Canal Winchester, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Neomi was born in Gahanna, OH to Raymond and Doratha (Heimlich) Kitzmiller on August 15, 1916, and is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Dickerson Sr; Daughter, Joyce Chrysler; sisters, Bertha Schimmel, and Dorothy Shirk; brothers, Raymond and Emory Kitzmiller....

ADAIRBilly C. Adair, 81, Columbus, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2010. Billy was born in Delbarton, WV to the late James and Vina Adair and is also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Darlene; daughters, Judy Adair and Susie Hoosier; brother, Noah; sisters, Clara, Betty, Loretta; great grandson, Cole. Survivors include his daughters, Connie...