BakhruVidya Bakhru, 86, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Columbus West Park and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 22, 1922, in India. Vidya was preceded in death by her husband, Udharam Bakhru and son, Kumar Bakhru. She is survived by her sons, Prakash (Mary), Vijay (Shobha), Thakur (Gita) and Ramesh (Pratima) Bakhru; daughter, Lalita (Ravinder) Kapoor;...

SMITHHazel Smith, 77, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Hazel was born to Dingess S. and Gracie (Adkins) McDonald in Logan, WV., on July 1, 1932, and was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Martin Smith; brothers, Charles "Junior" and twin brother, Roosevelt McDonald; half-sister, Opal; one infant grandson. Survivors include...

RAPP (MESI)Jean (Jennie) M Rapp, 90, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Manor Care in Westerville, OH. Born November 8, 1918, in Columbus, Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, George J. Rapp; brother, Joseph Mesi; sisters, Josephine Catalfina, Dorothy Cecketti, Margaret Clark; great grandson, Christian Henry. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara (Jim)...

LAYNEVera Layne, 72, passed away, October 31, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Christopher; children, Brenda Jordan, Patricia (Henry) Kimbleton and Christopher; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Visitation, Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Funeral Service Thursday, November...

JUDENaoma Jude, 73, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Sarah (Kirk) Short; sisters, Edith Jesse and Peggy Walters and an infant brother, Billy Joe Short. Naoma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jasper; children, Judy (Tom) Williams, Danny Joe...

WYLIERobert Eugene Wylie, 58, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009. Born to George and Lorna (Young) Wylie in Columbus, OH on July 20 1951, Bob was preceded in death by his father and daughter, Tanith Laura Wylie. Survivors include his mother, Lorna Wylie; sister, Toni (Alan) Niebes; niece, Allison (Matthew) Niebes-Davis; nephew, Ryan Alan Niebes; special friends,...

BIGELOWKaren Renee Bigelow, 39, of Grove City, passed on to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 29, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Richard and Sharon (Steel) Hayes in Columbus, OH on September 26, 1970, Karen is preceded in death by her grandparents, Elsworth and Dorothy Hayes, Dennis and Jean Steel and Aunt Mary Louise Evans. Survivors include...

StearnsBobby E. Stearns Jr., 44, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Grant Medical Center. He was born November 30, 1964, in Columbus, son of Bobbie E. and Rita Mullins Stearns Sr. In addition to his parents, Bobby is survived by his daughter, Rhonda (Terry) Wratchford; sons, Bobby E. (April) Stearns III and Timothy Stearns; brothers, David (Annie)...

WRIGHTBonita Lynn Wright, 54, passed peacefully in her sleep on October 25, 2009. Bonita was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Cecelia Bieler. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, David; daughters, Vanessa and Lindsay and grandchildren, Breon, Alyssa and Gabriel. Visitation, Sunday, November 1, 2009 from 2-4 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047...

AYERSWayne Melvin Ayers, Jr., 61, of Plain City, our husband, father, brother, and friend has taken the checkered flag in God's race. He is in victory lane. Wayne is preceded in death by his father, Wayne Sr., mother, Ada; brother, Marty; nephew, Mick. He is survived by his wife of heart, Kiki; daughters, Debbie (Rich) and Chaleah; grandsons, Joe, Josh...

BeasleyCecil Beasley, 83, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born April 26, 1926, in Matewan, W.Va., son of the late Ammon and Lillian Hamilton Beasley. In addition to his parents, Cecil was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Hendricks Beasley and son, Benny Beasley. He served in the Marines during WWII...

DIXONPeggy L. Dixon, of Columbus, OH, died October 22, 2009 at 2 PM. She died a peaceful death at home with her family. She was born in Circleville, OH on November 19, 1927 and adopted by Lester and Ethyl Harris of Circleville, OH. Peggy spent most of her life working for the government and was a very intuitive and intelligent...

WilliamsKenneth C. Williams, 73, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys M. Williams. Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Karen (Matt) Smith; grandchildren, Alicia (Todd) Stephens II and Philip Smith; great granddaughter, Kaylee Jay Stephens II. Kenneth was a member of the American Legion Post 144 and enjoyed his family...

MARTINAgnes Marie Martin, 67, passed away October 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, two sisters, brother, husband, Melvin L. Martin and son, John Hinkle. Loving mother of Robert Martin, Connie Martin, Sharon (Steve Leslie) Gautier and James Hinkle. Dear grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 12. She is also survived by her brother, James (Linda)...

KenneyPat Kenney, 63, of Grove City, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. She was born February 13, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky. Pat was preceded in death by her fathers, Clay Hampton and Joe Coy and sister, Carol Brocar. She is survived by her husband, Bill Kenney; son, Rick (Brandie) Warren; mother, Celestine Tucker Hampton; grandchildren, Chad...

BakhruKumar Bakhru, 66, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009 at his residence. He was born November 22, 1942, in India. Kumar was preceded in death by his father, Udharam Bakhru. He is survived by his son, Hanover (Priyanka) Bakhru; mother, Vidya Bakhru; brothers, Prakash (Mary), Vijay (Shobha), Thakur (Gita) and Ramesh (Pratima) Bakhru; sister, Lalita (Ravinder) Kapoor. Services...

NASH Elizabeth Lloyd Nash, 91, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard. She is survived by her two daughters, Betsy (Clifford) Wallace and Jane Holliday; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Elizabeth was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Grove City. Visitation will be Wednesday, October...

THOMPSONEdward Ray Thompson, 71, passed away on October 16, 2009. He was born on May 27, 1938 in Greenville, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Thompson Sr. and Ester Green (Seidle). He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Patricia Ann Thompson; daughters, Ruth (Scott) Barnes, Karen Thompson, Judy (Chris) Graessle and Carol (Audrey)...

KELLEY Kum Hwa Kelley, 71, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2009. Born in Korea on August 30, 1938, Kum Hwa was preceded in death by her parents Chongsun and Wolhyang Choe. Survivors include her daughter Diana (Jerry) Flagg; son, Jeffery (Felicia) Lowe; 3 sisters; 2 brothers; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends....