StanfordOliver "Ike" Stanford, 72, of Columbus, passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 at Doctors Hospital. He was born in Kentucky, son of the late Isaac Stanford. In addition to his father, Ike was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Jean Ruggles. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Shirley Travis Stanford; sons, Brian (Leslie), Randy (Jennifer)...

HENDRICKSONJohn Mark Hendrickson, 48, of Columbus, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Born to Stephen and Geraldine (Bickmeier) Hendrickson in Columbus on December 19, 1961, John is survived by his parents; wife, Geraldine (Worden) Hendrickson; daughters, Jonalynn(Darrin) Swackhamer, Jessica (Alex) Moden, Alexis Hendrickson; son, Zachary Hendrickson; sister, Jana (Daniel) Girard; 7 grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. John's...

ARISSJoanne Marie Ariss, 77, passed away February 1, 2010. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph V. and Anna E. Pavelko; brother, Richard Pavelko and son-in-law, Roger D. Williams. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert J.; children, Robert J. (Deborah) Ariss II, Paulette R. Ariss, Laurel K. Ariss and Kathleen A. Williams; grandchildren, Corey...

PREDIERIMichael A. Predieri, 60, Johnstown, OH passed away January 31, 2010. Michael was born September 11, 1949, to Isaiah and Margie Predieri and is survived by his wife, Kathy and step-son, Zac Waters; parents; Isaiah and Margie; brothers, Roger Predieri and Calvin (Deborah) Predieri of Johnstown; many nieces, nephews and friends. Michael was a 1968 graduate of Johnstown-Monroe High School,...

HAMILTON Brenda Joyce (nee: Berry) (Mount) Hamilton, 68 years old, Columbus resident, is now at peace and no longer suffering, Monday, February 1st, 2010. Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Curtis Munson Berry and Margaret (nee: Chamberlain) Berry, second husband Gail Hamilton, Jr. and brother, Mike Berry. She is survived by her daughter who cared for her, Tammy...

WARDAnnalene Ward (Bates), 77 years old, longtime Columbus resident, passed away peacefully at home on January 30th, 2010. Annalene is survived by her husband of 56 years, Arthur Ray Ward, children, Sandra (Ramon) Valencia, Clarence (The Late Deborah) Ward, Roger (Ann-Beth) Ward, Karlene (The Late Rickey) Maynard and Darlene (Paul) Duehren, four sisters, six brothers, twelve grandchildren and sixteen great...

DECKERTonya E. Decker, 46, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2010, at OSU Medical Center. Tonya was born to Elmer and Lula Walls on July 23, 1963 in Columbus and is survived by her parents; husband, Roger W. Decker; sisters, Macoia and Sonya; one brother; many beloved critters and friends. Tonya loved to crochet and knit and made many...

HallockBonnie Hallock, 76, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Mt. Carmel West. She was born March 12, 1933 in Boswell, Pa., daughter of the late Casper and Nellie Montoney George. Bonnie retired from DFS. She is survived by her daughters, Diana (Pat) Stewart, Sharon (George Towers) Kifer and Sondra (Richard) Leslie; son, Gary (Debby) Kifer; sisters, Audrey...

ThompsonCharles Thompson, 74, of Grove City, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born February 18, 1935, in Cadiz, OH, son of the late Emerson and Sadie Carrothers Thompson. Charles served as a 1st SGT and dedicated 23 years to U.S. Military Intelligence receiving the Legion of Merit Award and having served in Germany, Italy,...

OsbornLovel Osborn, 77, of Orient, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Doctors West Hospital. She was born January 26, 1933, in Floyd Co., KY, daughter of the late Teddie and Zona Hall Hamilton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carmel Osborn. Lovel was a member of Pentecostal Lighthouse Church. She is survived...

MCCALLFrank McCall, 85, passed away January 29, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Libby; previous wife, Patricia McCall; daughters, Elizabeth, Linda and Barbara McCall, Lisa (Danny) Cornwell and Lynn (John) Cormey; grandchildren, Max and Steve Hall, Brian Cornwell, Kerri Cornwell-Smith, Whitney Cornwell-Adkins and Charlotte Cormey; five great-grandchildren; loving neighbor, Renee Pastore, as well as many other...

McKIBBENBetty Jo McKibben (Pack), 45 years, Grove City resident, formerly of Mt. Sterling, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 28th, 2010. Betty Jo was a loving and caring person, who gave more to others than herself, her faith and love for the Lord was immeasurable. She was a wonderful Wife, Mother, Sister and Grandma. She was...

HolidayBryon Holiday, 37, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010. He was born January 9, 1973 in Columbus. Bryon is survived by his mother, Sande Holiday; father, James D. Holiday Sr.; fiancée, Tanya McGowan; sister, Michelle Holiday; brothers, James D. Holiday Jr., Michael Pryor and an extended host of close friends. Visitation will be Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 2:00-6:00 PM...

MANSPERGERRicki L. Mansperger, 52 years old, Columbus resident, went away to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 28th, 2010. Ricki was a longtime member of Northwestern Christian Church in Columbus. He was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Alice (List) and son, Richard Mansperger. Ricki is survived by his loving daughter, Christa (Thomas) Freeze of Newark, brothers Randall (Aunchana)...

RADCLIFFEPauline Scott Radcliffe, 83, passed away January 28, 2010. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty. She is survived by her best friend and caregiver, Patricia Hall and friend, Teresa Weagnt. Pauline will be dearly missed by her cat, Calico. Funeral Service Monday, February 1, 2010 at 1PM, with visitation one hour prior at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE...

Thompson BrooksNellie Thompson Brooks, 89, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Columbus West Park Nursing Home. She was born February 18, 1920, in Pineville, KY, daughter of the late William Garfield and Dove Green Robbins. In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by her daughter, Lily Mae Thompson and brother, Charles Robbins. She was...

MILLERJeffrey Lee Miller, 46, passed away January 24, 2010. He is survived by his parents, Jess and Charlotte Miller; two siblings and long time companion Loreli Dixon. Visitation Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 4 PM until the time of Memorial Service at 7 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH. In lieu of flowers,...

HOWELL Homer Howell, 67, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010. Homer is preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Clercie Howell; son, Rodney Howell; granddaughter, Heather Howell; brother, Jimmy Howell; sister, Christine Ousley. Survivors include his sons, Leroy and Jeffery (Kelly) Howell; sister, Betty Jo (Hatfield) Stumbo; brother, Harold Howell; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles,...

LAUERLucy E. Lauer (Fleming), 74, resident of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2010. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lucy (Smoot) Fleming, her husband of 38 years, Walter E. Lauer and an aunt, Mary Congleton. She is survived by two daughters, Dormee' (James) McGruder and Jacinda "Jaci" (Dan) Goings, son, Fredrick E. (Michelle) Lauer,...

FranzRobert L. Franz, 69, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born July 19, 1940, in Columbus, son of the late Robert L. and Florence Franz. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Karen; daughters, Kerri (Larry) Ruehs of AZ and Andrea (Scott) Harkless of Grove City; granddaughters, Shelby Ruehs...