KINNEYDonald Lee Kinney, 52, of Powell, OH, passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2009. He was born May 9, 1957 in Columbus, OH to Vernon D. and Marjorie L. Kinney. Donny was preceded in death by his father and his brother James. He is survived by his daughters, Megan of Bowling Green, OH and Rachael of Plain City, OH; mother,...

WARD Esther Marie Ward, 92, passed away Friday, October 16, 2009. Esther was born to Thomas and Nora Stephenson on June 17, 1917 in Hamden, OH. She is survived by her son, Robert (Katie) L. Ward of Grove City, OH; grandchildren, Shawn L. Ward who is stationed at Fort Campbell, KY, Nicholas R. Ward who is stationed in Italy and...

WELLSAnna Mae Wells, 85, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Columbus on April 4, 1924, Anna was the daughter of William and Dollie (Moore) Blythe. Anna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Wells; daughter, Judith Remali; brother, Russell Blythe. Survivors include daughters, Dolly Ann Hogue, Jeri (Don)...

DEVORERandall J. DeVore, 48, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, October 16, 2009. He was a 1980 graduate of Delwood High School in Iowa. Randall was preceded in death by grandparents Randall Shepers, and John & Eva DeVore. He is survived by parents John & Ruth DeVore, brother Dennis (Tammy) DeVore, sister Denise (Don) Evans, grandmother Vera Shepers, uncles David (Natalie)...

SMITHRichard Smith, 61, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Born to Richard and Mandora Smith on November 26, 1947, Richard was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jackie. Survivors include his nieces, Cynthia (Frank) Lowe and Jessica Robinson; son, Richard (Nicole) Smith III; sister, Joyce Smith; grandchildren, Kayana, Adriana and Devin Smith; great nephews,...

ClevengerLee B. Clevenger, 87, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born April 6, 1922, in Columbus, son of the late Jefferson C. and Zadie Mayes Clevenger. Lee worked for Paul Davies Chevrolet for 20 years where he specialized in Corvette fuel injection. He also worked for Johnson's Catering for 30 years. Lee...

SYLVESTER(Forever and a Day)Paul Anthony Sylvester, 40 of Columbus, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2009. Born to Paul M. Sylvester and Elizabeth J. (Gwilym) Sylvester in Columbus on March 27, 1969, Paul was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Frank and Velma Sylvester, Ralph and Rose Gwilym and Bruce Quayle; nephew, Michael Paul Sylvester. Survivors include his mother,...

HANKINSONJulia Hankinson went to be with our Lord Wednesday, October 14, 2009, after a courageous battle with illness. Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Charles Grubb; husband, Dale Hankinson Sr.; as well as twin infant daughters, Sheryl Lynn and Sherry Lee. She is survived by her children, Dale Hankinson Jr., Sandra (Ronnie) Willis and Timothy (Deborah)...

RobinsonBarbara P. Robinson, 75, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Columbus West Park Nursing Home. She was born May 19, 1934, in Waverly, OH, daughter of the late Roy H. and Eva E. Slagle. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Robinson Sr.; daughters, Barbara Baldwin and Kathryn Sloan; brother,...

PriceChuck Price, 51, of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at his residence. He was born November 17, 1957, in Columbus. Chuck served in the Marines during Desert Storm retiring as a Staff Sergeant, his education includes, Marine Corps Integrated maintenance management system clerk course, improved hawk firing section maintenance course, staff non commissioned officer non resident program, staff...

HOBSONLarry D. Hobson passed away, Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at Regency Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born on January 8, 1938 in Albany, IN to Crystal and Roy Hobson. In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by his brother, Myron and son, David. Larry is survived by his sons, Douglas A. of Mt. Sterling and Daniel...

ETHEL M (SWEET) REED Ethel S. Reed, age 97, died Sunday, October 11, 2009, after a short illness. Although she was a resident of the Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin, OH, she was a long-time resident of Sidney, NY. She was born June 24, 1912 to Homer and Irma Sweet of Canajoharie and grew up in Michigan, Massachusetts and...

TuckerAmalee Jean and Cadence Allayna Tucker, infant daughters of Brian and Amanda Tucker, passed away Friday, October 9, 2009. Visitation will be Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 1:00-3:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home SW Chapel 3393 Grove City, Ohio 43123.

Tina Marie Trogdon, 38, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009. Tina was preceded in death by her mother Brenda S. (Staten) Stanley. She is survived by her father, Ronnie Stanley Sr.; husband, Michael Trogdon; children, Matthew, Benjiman and Britney Trogdon; six grandchildren; brothers, David (Lisa) Staten and Ronnie (Lori) Stanley Jr.; as well as nieces and a nephew. Visitation will...

LIVINGSTONGladys M. Livingston, 88, of Galena, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2009. Born to Ira Fern and Bertha M. (Jones) Aurand in Columbus on September 24, 1921, Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert B. Livingston, Sr.; infant son; brothers, Frank, Melvin, Richard and Charles; sisters, Mable, Jeannie and Barb. Survivors include her sons; Robert (Nancy)...

CoxJeri Cox, 73, of Grove City, passed away Friday, October 9, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. She was born September 8, 1936, in Columbus, daughter of the late Daryl and Gertrude (Mallory) Williams. Jeri drove the bus for the children of Southwestern City Schools for 25 years before retiring. Jeri is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Robert...

PerryRichard A. Perry, born June 12, 1927 in Washington, D.C. passed peacefully October 9, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. He lived a long fulfilling life with many accomplishments. In 1945 he joined the U.S. Military where he was stationed at Ft. George G. Mead in Maryland. After his discharge he traveled the Midwest. He settled in Columbus "it was...

SwimJerry Swim, 67, of Grove City, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2009 at O.S.U. Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 8, 1942, in Columbus. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Denver Swim. He was a self employed local home builder. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Dixie Tilley...

CookeGene "Ole Hogger" Cooke Sr., 82, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Doctors West Hospital. He was born September 22, 1927, in Mingo Junction, OH, son of the late Andrew and Nancy Cooke. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his son, Andy Cooke and brother, Donald Cooke. He served in the...

TOPPINSJames Ersel Toppins I, of Columbus, passed away on October 7, 2009. Jim was born to the late Ersel and Mary (Christian) Toppins in Logan County, WV on September, 21, 1948. Preceded in death by son Tony Toppins, Jim is survived by sons, Scott and James Toppins II; grandchildren, Jayme, Robert and Jazmin; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Pat, Mary and Linda;...