WOODSRoy Melvin Woods Jr., 72, passed away September 16, 2010. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Riser and three grandchildren, Amber, Mary and Tiffany. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Medrith (Hix) Woods; children, Mike Woods, Roy (Heather) Woods III, Victor (Nickie) Woods and Kristal (John) Hilpert; grandchildren, Cory,...

THRESSMargaret Alice Thress (Wilson), 85, of Columbus, Ohio died on September 16, 2010. Born in 1924 and raised in Zanesville, Ohio. Margaret's parents owned Wilson's Cash Market on Indiana Avenue in Zanesville. She graduated from Lash High School in 1943 where she met the love of her life, Ken, at the Senior Picnic. After serving as a Red Cross hospital...

CottrillRonald Cottrill, 69, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born November 12, 1940, in Pickerington, son of the late John and Thelma Cottrill. Ron proudly served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a police officer from the Ohio State University Police Department with over 25 years of service. He is...

HerrmannVinessia M. Herrmann, 69, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at her residence. She was born April 8, 1941, in Briceville, TN, daughter of the late Clifford R. Denny and Hazel N. Moody Geren. In addition to her parents, Vinessia was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Herrmann. She is survived by her brothers, Ralph F. Denny...

HUMPHREYSharon Lee Humphrey, 63, passed away September 15, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Cornell and Joan Cornell McCloy as well as her two brothers, John Keith Cornell and Bobby Boldt. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Ralph; children, Glenn Humphrey and Michelle (Larry) Davidson; grandchildren, Jeremy Carper, Seth Humphrey, Megan Davidson, Morgan...

HardingShari E. Harding, 53, Columbus, passed away September 11, 2010 at OSU Medical Center. She was born July 5, 1957, in Columbus, OH to her parents Walter D. and Rebecca Jones. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother; husband, Darryl Harding; children, Aaron (Sharon) Jones, Darryl Harding Jr., and Nicodemus Harding; siblings, Lisa...

MORRISONElizabeth W. Morrison, 47, passed away September 13, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Don; children, Katherine and Kevin; parents, Richard F. and Joan Werner; and brother, Alan (Mary) Werner. Elizabeth graduated from Penn State and Ohio Dominican Universities. She worked as a Media Specialist for the Westerville City School District. She enjoyed needlework and gardening....

SCHAFERSusan D. Schafer, 61, passed away September 13, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Irene Lacy; father of her children, Robert G. Schafer and former husband, Eldon F. Hunt. She is survived by her children, Geoffrey (Amy) Schafer, Damon (Kristina Fearing) Schafer and Elizabeth (Joe) Mueller; grandson, Rylan Schafer; siblings, Joanie Borghese Santacruz and Donald...

RhodebeckPaula Rhodebeck, 41, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 9, 2010. She was born September 16, 1968, in Columbus, daughter of Ted R. Grim and Bonnie (Dwight) Gillum. In addition to her parents, Paula is survived by her four beautiful daughters, Danielle (Lance), Brittany (Robert Smith Jr.), Jessica (Victoria Martinez) and Angel Rhodebeck; grandsons, Daniel Garland...

DISBROMarilyn J. Disbro, 86, passed away September 8, 2010. She was a long time Lazarus associate. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ruth Hicks; son, William P. Wilke; and siblings, Norma C. Hill and Clarence M. Hicks Jr. She is survived by her son, Walter H. (Carol) Wilke Jr.; grandchildren, Brad Wilke, Wendy (Chuck) Wilke-Lewis and...

RumbergerRichard "Dick" Charles Rumberger, 85, of Westerville, passed away September 10, 2010, at St. Ann's Hospital -Westerville. He was born July 17, 1925, in Alliance, OH, to the late Paul C. and Stella M. Rumberger. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother Robert C. Rumberger. He is survived by his loving wife Rosemary (Huling) Rumberger;...

WARDHarold W. Ward, 74, passed away September 9, 2010. After many years driving a truck, he retired from the Teamsters Union. He was a member of the Jericho Shrine for the last 19 years. He was preceded in death by his father, J. Edd and daughter, Pamela M. Perkins-Ward. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Phyllis;...

CowmanBernice C. Cowman, passed away on September 9, 2010 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born June 9, 1920 to the late Carl and Clara Lustnauer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. Norris; son, David R. Norris; brothers, Harold, Al and Milton Lustnauer. Bernice is survived by her husband,...

RobinsonDoris Robinson, 81, Columbus, passed away Monday, August 30, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born in Rocky Mount, NC on March 6, 1929, to Audrey M and Susan W. (Proctor) Crawford and is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Richard L. Robinson. Survivors include her daughters, Sharon (Clive) Cooper and Gail (Valente) Alvarez; brother, Audrey...

Clarence E. Williams, of Grove City, passed away September 6, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anderson and Maxine Williams, and brother Dwaine Williams. He is survived by wife Cathy, children, Jessica and Melissa, and also Pat (Greg) Thacker, Pam (Howard) Stewart, Becky (Dave) Baxter, Penny (Bob) Houseman, and John. An avid fisherman, hunter, and pilot, he...

HawkDennis Wayne Hawk Sr., 70, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010 at his residence. He was born June 28, 1940, in Buchanon, OH, son of the late Agustus and Ethel Moreland Hawk. Dennis was a member of Good Shepherd Community Church. He is survived by his wife, Judy Cruse Hawk; daughter, Denise (Larry) Vanderwerf; sons, Dennis (Marti) Hawk...

HOFBAUERFrieda Hofbauer, 75, passed away September 4, 2010. She was preceded in death by her mother, Änna Pfannenstiel and father of her children, Paul Archer. She is survived by her husband of twelve years, Frank; children, Sybille Hall, William C. (Elizabeth) Archer, Teresa (Tim) Hickman and Patty Terry; stepchildren, Maria, Frank Jr. and Robert; step-sister, Guetrude; brother, Karl (Else) Pfannenstiel;...

ROCKWELLDenis R. Rockwell, 66, passed away September 5, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, John R. and Lena, as well as son, Gregory Alan. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen (nee Harris); children, Bradley, Brian (Christy) and Bethany; granddaughter, Abigail; and brothers, Phil (Shelby) and David (Cheryl). Visitation Thursday September 9, 2010 from...

CARTER Cloyce C. Carter, 81, Grove City, OH, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010. Cloyce was born in Peebles, OH to James B. and Bertha (Blair) Carter on April 8, 1929, and is preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Kimra Carter. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Ellen (Frey) Carter; daughters, Madeline (Ralph) Mcalister and Pam...

CUTLIP Bruce David Cutlip, Jr., 41, Columbus, passed away suddenly Friday, September 3, 2010. Bruce was a 20 year member of Iron Workers local # 172. He is survived by his parents, Cookie and Dave Cutlip; siblings, Mel (Dog) Francis, Chrissy (Jim) Wymer, Brian (Marci) Cutlip; children, Callie, Brock and Brent Cutlip; nephews, Dusty, Donovan, Kasey; nieces, Haley and Sammi;...