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)...

MONELL (MAYLE)Christina E. "Chrissy", 24, of Fairmont, WV, formerly of Orient, passed away on November 26, 2009. She leaves behind her loving husband, Michael and step daughter Taylor both of Fairmont, WV, her parents Carol (George) Butler of Orient, John (Bertha) Mayle of Flemington, WV, siblings Melinda (Jim) Danford, Richard (Courtney) Butler, and Robert, John, Torina and Deanna Mayle, grandmothers...

BOTTSJames Lee Botts, 61, of Columbus, OH, passed from this earth Saturday, November 28, 2009. He was born March 15, 1948, at Hale Hospital, Wilmington, OH., the son of Elon W. Botts, Jr. and the late Shirley Jo (Jones) Botts. He was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Roger Wheeler III. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Sue Botts; children:...

BAKERCynthia Ann (nee Cahill), age 52, joined her father, John, in Heaven on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, with her children at her bedside. She is survived by her daughters: Jessica (Tim) Breen, Annie and Tessa Baker, son Robert Baker and granddaughters Emma and Madeline Breen. Cindy's faith was a source of great strength and comfort to both her and her...

HARTMANBarbara L. Hartman, 70, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Born to Charles O. and Cora L. (Bratton) Talmage in Dayton, OH on November 24, 1939, Barbara was preceded in death by her husbands, Sampson Smith, Harry Edmond, Ronald Hartman and son, Mark Smith. Survivors include her daughters, Melissa (Mike) DeLong and Michelle (Chris Aldrich) Smith; son,...

BoldizsarTimothy Boldizsar, 55, of Grove City, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009 at his residence. He was born July 12, 1954, in Columbus, son of the late Joseph and Helen Morbitzer Boldizsar. Timothy is survived by his brothers, Joe (Mary) and Mike (Penny); sisters, Rosalie (John) Jahn, Joan (Harry) Bivens, Diane (James) Huston and many nieces and nephews. Mass of...

BURCHETTMichael R. Burchett, 44, of Columbus, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2009. Born to Billy Ray and Wanda (Miller) Burchett in Columbus on February 8, 1965, Michael is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Richard and Ernestine Burchett and maternal grandparents, Clarence and Mary Miller. Survivors include his parents, Billy Ray and Wanda Burchett; brother, David Burchett; niece,...

FORDRobert George Ford, 81, passed away November 24, 2009. He was born on November 9, 1928 to the late George and Alice Ford. He is survived by his wife, Ilo; children, Alice (Roy) Harmon and George Ford; grandchild, Jennifer (BJ) Hunt; great-grandchildren, Anthony, Nathan, Megan and Zain, and his sister, Jean (Wesley) Graham. Memorial Visitation Friday, November 27, 2009 from...

MULICKGeorge Joseph Mulick, 66, passed away November 24, 2009. He was born on January 24, 1943 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to the late Joseph C. and Alice A. Mulick. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Ann-Jane. George is survived by his children, Kristin A. (Chad) Heidtman and George P. (Beth) Mulick; grandchildren, Kaylee, Kyle, Bailey...