PALMER William H. "Bill" Palmer, 89, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009. Bill was born to Jess and Floy (Bogenrife) Palmer in Mt. Sterling, OH., on October 7, 1920, and was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Martha "Marty" (Davies) Palmer. Survivors include his daughters, Peggy Williams and Roxana (Wade) Siemens; sons, William (Teresa)...

JACKSONJerry, 60, of Columbus, passed away on Friday December 11, 2009. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elizabeth "BJ" Jackson. He is survived by three daughters, Shelly (Michael) Clark, Sherry (James) Valley and Antoinette "Fred" (Ryan) Blacker, grandchildren Taylor, Nicole and Paige Valley, Justin and Justina Clark, Krystal Cohn, Adam and Aaron Christman, Kyle and Andrew...

PERKINSGeorge A., 80, of South Bloomfield, formerly of Terra Ceia, FL (25 years), passed away on Friday, December 11, 2009. George retired after 28 years of service as a Captain of the Columbus Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mabel (Nee Biggs) Perkins and siblings Robert, Norma and Helen. He was survived by his...

VANNFrancine L. Vann, 60, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, December, 11, 2009. Francine was born to Fornia and Catherine (Clark) Plair in Cincinnati, OH., on September 7, 1949, and is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Marlene Dunn. Survivors include her husband, Lee Vann; daughters, Tonya George, Nichole (Andrew) Oocumma and Erica Dodson; brother, Dwight Plair;...

FARMERLorene Farmer, 81, of Delaware, OH, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Lorene was born to Charles and Lucinda (Curry) Blankenship in Logan, WV, on May 1, 1928, and was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Crystal Bell Shepard; brothers, Charles Jr., Thomas, Clarence and James Blankenship. Survivors include her daughters, Della Simpkins,...

PriceSusie Price, 72, of Columbus, passed away Friday, December 11, 2009 at Columbus Subacute and Rehab Center. She was born March 23, 1937, daughter of the late William and Ruth Armentrout Miller. In addition to her parents, Susie was preceded by her husband, Bryant Price; daughter, Sheryl Gilliam and grandson, Michael Gilliam. She is survived by her son, Bryant Price...

HUFFMANRoy G. Huffman, 80, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Roy was born in New Dover, OH on May 7, 1929, to Russell C. and Gladys L. (Fenner) Huffman and is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Russell Clarence and Charles Huffman; sisters, Emma Jane Wilson, Lois Hartshorn, Thelma Roberts, Ethel...

Shreves (Poole)Mary C. Shreves, 93, of Grove City, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. She was born October 30, 1916, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Edward and Laura King Lyons. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Roy Poole, 2nd husband, Frank Shreves; son, Freddy Poole; brothers, Edward...

CAMPBELL Vivian Maude Campbell, 92, passed away December 5, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin J. Pepple and Margueritte Pinkerton and her husband of 66 years, Donald W. She is survived by children, Donald L., Patricia, William and David; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Private Services provided by Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville...

GRIFFITHMichael J. Griffith, 68, passed away December 5, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents W. Robert and Ruth. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Judy; children, Scott and Eric (Shanna); grandchildren, Steven and Kieli and siblings, Pat (Mark) Kelly and Tom. Visitation Wednesday, December 9, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Newcomer Funeral...

MELVINRolando "Dito", 28, of Grove City, passed December 2, following cardiac arrest at home. The son of Ron, Cleo and Cheri Melvin was born September 1, 1981 in Wichita KS, afflicted with a rare blood disease. This disease led to a lifetime of medical crises, multiple surgeries, kidney transplant and long periods of hospitalization. In spite of these burdens, Dito...

SIMSRodney A. "Hoby" Sims, 49, of Columbus, loving husband and best friend, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Hoby was born to the late Roger and Helen (Snoddy) Sims in Columbus, OH on December 10, 1959. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Stewart) Sims; brothers, Randy (Debbie), Todd (Mendi) and David (Michaelene) Sims;...

LennexDustin Lennex, 22, of Oak Hill, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2009 at his residence. He was born December 13, 1986, in Columbus. Dustin is survived by his mother, Edith; father, Ron; daughter, Aaleeyah; son, Dominic; sister, Lacey; brother, Cody and many aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins. Visitation will be Friday, December 4, 2009 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral...

FARMERMichael O. Farmer, 44, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Richard O. and Lucille (Townsend) Farmer in Cleveland, OH, on October 30, 1965, Mike is preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Machele (Dencer) Farmer; son, Michael D. Farmer; mother, Lucille Farmer; brothers, Richard (Diane) and Robert...

Ike (nee Wells)Sara Ellen Ike, 67, of Grove City, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at home. She was born July 25, 1942, in Bluffton, Ohio. Sara was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard "J.R." Ike and father, Nelson Wells. She was a longtime employee of the Heinzerling Foundation and member of LPNAO. Sara is survived by her sons, John...

BROBECKRalph, E. "Gene" Brobeck, 70, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009. Gene was born to the late Ralph F. and Evelyn (Olson) Brobeck in Rochester, PA., on December 5, 1938. He is survived by his daughter, Dodie (John) Allen ; son, David (Annette) Brobeck; grandchildren, Shannen, Claire, Maddy, Michael; brother, Edwin (Peggy) Brobeck and many friends. Gene...

GROVECharma Lee Grove, 78, passed away November 28, 2009 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and son, Dennis. She is survived by her husband of over fifty years, William; sons, Gary (Pam), Tim (Susan), Brad, Mark (Jane) and Adam (Tara); seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Bonnie (Carl) Fulton; as well as several other...

HAMMONDJohn H. Hammond, 80, of Pataskala, OH, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. John was born to John C. and Carrie (Thompson) Hammond in Portsmouth, OH on October 5, 1929, and was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Tamara Robinson; great-granddaughters, Melissa Sue and Cassady Logan Robinson; brother, William C. Hammond. Survivors include...

GORDONLois "Gert" Gordon, 71, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born to Langley and Arlene (Sturgill) Mays in Sandy Hook. KY, on March 6, 1938, Lois is preceded in death by her parents; several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughter, Jacquelyne (Derek) Williams; sons, Jeffrey (Joyce) Aliff, Scott (Shari)...