RICHARDSShirley L. Richards, 60, passed away after a battle with COPD and pneumonia on March 8, 2010 at the Village at Westerville. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Gary and their beloved pet, K-C Boy. Services will be private. Newcomer Funeral Home, Columbus, was honored to serve the Richards family. GO BUCKS!

OVERLYWilliam James "Bill" Overly, 59, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday morning, February 28th, 2010, at Mt. Carmel West, following an extended illness. Bill was a veteran of the US Army, proudly served his country in Vietnam. He was born January 4th, 1951 to the late Charles R. "Eightball" and Connie M. Overly. Bill is survived by his sister, Andrea Krick...

KEANDennis E. Kean, lost his battle with cancer at the age 59. He died peacefully with his family by his side. Dennis loved life and racing. He was an avid participant, owner and supporter of NASCAR. He has been involved as a Team Manager in 3 Regional NASCAR Championships and worked for M&R Body Shop before he become ill. Dennis...

MIZEPaul W. Mize, 41 years old, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 4th, 2010. Paul was a devoted husband and father. He had a love for music and enjoyed playing and collecting guitars. He will be deeply missed by his loving parents, Chester and Billie Mize, his loving wife of 18 years, Joanna Bocook-Mize, four precious daughters: Alyssa, Paige, Lauren...

BEEMDebra "Debbie" Beem, 55 years old, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 5th, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Shirley Mullins, and sister, Barbara Mullins. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Earl Beem, three daughters: Laurie (Mike) Stickdorn, Leslie (Robert Cannaday) Beem, and Stacie (Todd) Rodgers, sister...

LYBROOKLinda C. Lybrook, 59 years old, passed away on Thursday, March 4th, 2010, surrounded by her family. She enjoyed reading, visiting family in Kentucky, cooking, music, and dancing. Linda was a dedicated wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her father, Dwain Sparkman, her loving husband of 37 years, when he passed, Larry "Bud" Lybrook. She is survived...

PaceErnest Pace Jr., 71, of Columbus, passed away Friday, March 5, 2010 at First Community Village. He was born September 3, 1938, in Columbus, son of the late Ernest and Catherine Wirth Pace Sr. Ernest is survived by his wife, Carol May Pace; daughters, Denise (Don) Madden, Penny George, Robin Kerns, Barbara (Tim) Shamblen, Rhonda (Randy) Horn and Bobbie (Doug)...

WEAVERLela Weaver, 77, went to join the Lord on Thursday, March 4, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, David R. She is survived by her son, David (Julie); granddaughters, Marie (Sean) Barker and Christie and Brandy Weaver; great-granddaughters, Grace and Ryleigh; and great-grandson, Cason; sisters, Merry Pryor, Christina (Kenneth) McGill and Carol (Richard) Herges;...

JARVISDelores V. Jarvis, 77 years old, longtime Columbus resident, went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010. Delores loved quilting and gardening. She was a seamstress for many years while raising her children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Edna Gilliam Clemens, sister, Janet Smith and brother, William Clemens. She will be...

BENTLEYBrian Bentley, 33 years of age, lifetime Columbus resident passed away unexpectedly on Thursday February 25th, 2010. Brian enjoyed socializing with friends and family, having fun and enjoying life. He will be extremely missed by his loving parents, Cindy and Mitch Deming, his loving son Aidan Bentley, his friend and mother of his son Christina Wells, his grandmother, Dorothy Rothwell,...

SMITHRev. James Merrill Smith, age 83, originally from Canal Winchester, Ohio and having been a resident of Norcross, GA died February 13, 2010. The funeral service was held Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel in Norcross, GA. Rev. Smith was a Minister for the Baptist General Conference serving the Lord with Riverwood Baptist Church in Norcross, GA,...

COBBJames Everett Cobb, 70, passed away peacefully, February 27, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Duron and Vera and son, John Kevin. Jim is survived by his wife of 26 years, Edna; sister, Margie (Frederick) Seitz; brother, Charles (Erma); children, Renee Wenger, Lisa (Greg) Laney, Pamela (Greg) Gilmon, Mike (Crecy) and John...

HEITEBetty K. Heite, 77, of Grove City, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2010, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born to Daniel A. and Bertha (Rhodes) McKown in Columbus and is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Albert Heite. Survivors include her sons, Jim Shankle and Mike (Lisa) Shankle; brother, Daniel (Lee) McKown; grandchildren,...

In loving memory of Kathleen A. Moberly, 69, who passed away on February 26, 2010. Kathy was born to Howard and Alma Freiwald. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 50 years, Jim; sons, Keith (Vicky) and Ken (Shirley), and granddaughter, Laura. Kathy was born in Aurora, IL, although she resided in Columbus for nearly 30 years where...

SaguisiSomphone Saguisi, 73, of Columbus passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Grant Medical Center. She was born July 10, 1936, in Khongsedone, Laos. Somphone was preceded in death by her sister, Lang Maokhamphiou; brothers, Thao Toua Maokhamphiou and Thao Phiou. She is survived by her husband, Flor Saguisi; son, Nat (Cristin) Saguisi; granddaughter, Natalie Saguisi; sisters, Yek Maokhamphiou and...

JENKINSJ. Vernal Jenkins, 103 years young, longtime Grove City resident, passed away peacefully with family on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010. Vernal was a longtime member of Grove City United Methodist Church, 32nd Degree Mason, Lodge #689, owner of Jenkins Electric (1950-1960), retired as Building Inspector of Grove City (1960-1975), an avid fisherman and enjoyed RV'ing. Vernal was preceded in death...

BurchettCharles "Dave" Burchett, 65, of Columbus passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at his residence. He was born January 20, 1945, in Scioto, Co. Dave was preceded in death by his father, Johnson Burchett and brother, Benny Burchett. Dave was a 1963 graduate of Valley High School and served in the Army during Vietnam. He was formerly employed by Commercial...

MANN-BACONDoris Mann-Bacon, 58, born in Trenton, NJ, to the late Maxwell and Elizabeth Mann, departed this life on February 22, 2010, in Columbus, OH. She attended the Trenton Public Schools and was a resident of Trenton until relocating to California, and recently to Columbus, OH. She is survived by her two sons, Terrence Mann of Miami, FL, and Walter Bacon...

BurnsRobert L. Burns, 84, of Grove City, passed away peacefully Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Kobacker House. He was born August 4, 1925, in Huntington, WV, son of the late James and Nora Wright Burns. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his son, Andrew Burns, infant daughter, Belinda Burns and stepson, James Tengler Jr....

WOLFEThelma "June" Wolfe, 84 years old, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, February 21st, 2010, at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Tom Wolfe, parents Leon and Ocie Fields, and sister, Cassie Butler, brothers, Alfred and James Fields. She is survived by her loving children: Jim (Trish) Fields, Terry (Louise), Larry (Jodie), Carl (Sue),...