GallagherJoy Gallagher, 65, of Columbus passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010 at her residence. She was born July 15, 1945, in Bristol, PA, daughter of the late John S. and Sarah Moore Harmsen Jr. Joy is survived by her husband, Owen Gallagher who loved her dearly; daughters, Kelly (Tim) McCombs, Linda (Shannon) Hays and Kathleen (Scott) Darvin; son, Michael Gallagher;...

The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to Orville's sister, Juanita McCann.

ALLENStanley Norman Allen, 52, Columbus, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010. Former member of Higher Ground Church, Stanley leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Norma J. Allen and father, George R. Allen. He will also be sadly missed by his daughter, Lakeisha (Antwone) Devoise; two granddaughters, Alonia and Ariana; two brothers, George Jr. and Eric; preceded in death by...

HOFFMEYEREarl R. "Dick" Hoffmeyer, 70, Columbus, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Dick was born to Earl and Isa (Kocher) Hoffmeyer in Alliance, OH on May 27, 1940, and is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sons, Scott and Mark (Kristy) Hoffmeyer; step-daughter, Heidi (Joe) Bechtel; grandchildren, Katelyn, Nicole and Carson Hoffmeyer and Adrienne, Adelle and Adam...

THORNTON Esther A. Thornton, 80, Columbus, passed away Monday, July 26, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Columbus to Albert and Anna (Brennan) Seely on May 22, 1930, Esther is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard E. Thornton and many brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughters, Angela Bond, Marianne (Jeff Bolon) Columbro, Bonnie Columbro; son,...

ELLISBetty Jane Ellis, 73 years old, went home to be with the Lord and her family, on Thursday, July 22, 2010. Betty loved to play Bingo, collect Longaberger Baskets, and spend time with her loving family. Betty was known for making everyone laugh, playing practical jokes, taking care of everyone, and her loving smile. She was preceded in death by...

WILLIAMSThomas "Tom" K. Williams Sr., 77, of Grove City, OH, passed away July 21, 2010 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital after a short bout with cancer. He was born Oct. 28, 1932, to the late Wilfred K. and Thelma U. Williams. Tom is survived by wife, Velma "Jean"; daughter, Lynn (Gary) Long; son, Tom (Cindy) Williams, both of Grove City;...

TUGGLE Charles "Chuck" Tuggle III, 58, of Columbus, OH, died Monday, July 19, 2010. Chuck was born on July 4, 1952, in Columbus, OH. He was preceded in death by his mother, Naoma Tuggle and brother, Tom Tuggle. He is survived by his father, Charles Tuggle, Jr.; children, Justina (Rodney) Robinson, Charles Tuggle IV and Jennifer (Charles) Hayes; grandchildren, Justin,...

HUDSONSteven A. Hudson, 51, passed away on July 19, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. and Donna (Greer) Hudson. He is survived by his siblings, Carolyn Moeller, Linda (Dave) Smith, Jennifer (Wayne) Merideth, Robert (Denise) Hudson, David (Shelly) Hudson, Jeff Hudson, Richard (LaDonna) Hudson, Chris (Tina) Hudson and Angela (Joe) Paolo; 17 nieces and nephews;...

Richard Lee Hustead5/2/1938 – 7/15/2010Richard Hustead, 72, of Columbus passed away on 7/15/2010. He was the youngest of four children born to James and Elizabeth (Thompson) Hustead.Richard graduated from Linden McKinley HS and became an active member of the US Army. He bravely served during the Viet Nam War, during which he met and married his wife, Linda Maria Hustead.He...

MARTINGuy N. Martin, 54 years old, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, July 15th, 2010. Guy was a Product Support Technician for America's Body Co. for 30 years. He was an avid drag race fan, and enjoyed working on cars. Guy was preceded in death by his father Norman Martin and sister, Carol Martin. He was a devoted...

BLEVINSBrian Lee Blevins, 36 years old, Grove City resident, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Brian was a Manager in the restaurant industry, spending the last several years at O'Charley's Restaurant, Grove City location. Brian was an avid Miami Dolphin fan. He enjoyed swimming, 80's music, movies, video games, and spending time with his family and friends. Brian overcame...

NormanDow Norman Jr., 70, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel East. He was born August 18, 1939, in Columbus, son of the late Dow and Helen Male Norman Sr. In addition to his parents, Dow was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy Souders Norman and brother, Tony Norman. He retired from the Army and...

Joseph Brian Starr, 44, of Columbus, Ohio. Joe was born August 5, 1965 in Denver, Colorado, and passed away July 14, 2010. Joe was our beloved musician, poet, artist and comedian. He brought smiles to all and will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Preceded in death by (Mother) Bernadette Starr. Survived by (Father) Robert Starr and (Step...

SimmonsSherry Simmons, 49, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at O.S.U. Medical Center. She was born March 19, 1961, in Columbus. Sherry is survived by her husband, Luke Simmons; mother, Delores Howell Pittman; father, Hurley Pittman; sister, Tina (Ralph) Forshey; brother, Terry Lee Pittman. Visitation will be Sunday, July 18, 2010 from 3:00-4:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home...

GARRARDBarbara "Bobbie" L. Garrard, 64, passed away July 14, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Delay and Allie Rowe Delay as well as sisters, Myrtle Chandler and Henrietta Castle. She is survived by her daughter, Shannon (Tony) Glass; granddaughter, Savanna Glass; sisters, Anna Edmister, Joyce Strickland, Carolyn Russell, Vernita Sigler and Phyllis Ramsey; brothers, Joe Pratt,...

MORRISMcDonald Morris "Doc", 73 years old, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010. Doc was a retired printer from Paper Linen Company, and enjoyed his time camping, being a Karaoke DJ, old time cars, and singing country music. He was a member of SECC, and Free Will Baptist Church on Briggs Rd. in Columbus. Doc...

TATMANTim A. Tatman, 51, passed away peacefully at home, July 13, 2010. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Elmer and Loie Tatman; maternal grandparents, Forest and Mildred Frazier; father-in-law, Dale E. Clark Sr. Survived by loving wife of 29 years, Diana; parents, Elmer and Shelby Tatman; brothers, Jeff (Sylvia) Tatman, Greg (Carol) Tatman; mother-in-law, Norma Clark; daughter, Carrie...

GabrielKathryn J. Gabriel, 97, of Grove City, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Monterey Nursing Home. She was born September 4, 1912, in Beaver, OH, daughter of the late George and Bertha Harrel Butler. In addition to her parents, Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy T. Gabriel; sons, Richard R. Gabriel and Michael D. Gabriel; five...