SEARLESConnie Ann Searles, age 53, of Gahanna, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at home. She was born to the late George Washington and Iva Ruth Searles on June 27, 1956 in Millfield, Ohio. Survivors include her children, Michael Mathias, Daniel Mathias, Misty (Tony) Rinehart, and Carissa (Joe Cruz) Ward; granddaughter, Jacki Rinehart; numerous siblings, and many nieces and nephews....

ShipleyDonald E. Shipley, 75, of Grove City, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 22, 2009. He was born July 6, 1934, in Okemos, Michigan, son of the late Edward and Venevera Shipley. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Louise and sister, Patricia Blum. He graduated from...

BIGGS-ROBISONMary Alice Biggs-Robison: Sunrise April 6, 1927, Sunset August 23, 2009. Mary Alice was the only daughter of Thomas and Leevonia Biggs. She was preceded by brothers; William, Harold, Thomas (Muff) and Roy (Tee). Mary is survived by sons; Michael (Linda) and Richard (Michelle Chambers); grandchildren; Lori (Paul) Embry and Michael Robison II; great grandson, Paul Michael Embry; sisters-in-law, Josephine...

YOUNGBonnie Lou Young (Horn), 69, passed away August 24, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her husband Philip and step-son, Philip Jr. Bonnie is survived by sons, Todd (Lisa) Young and Ryan Young; daughter, Ronda (Robert) Stout; numerous grandchildren; beloved great-granddaughter, Olivia and step-daughters, Karen (Curtis) Linton and Patricia Christian. She was also...

ZIMMERMAN-BARRETTElizabeth Zimmerman-Barrett, 95, a long time resident of Worthington, received her long awaited wish to be with the Lord on August 22, 2009. She was born in Follansbee, WV, on February 8, 1914 to Anna and John Benning. She was the youngest of five children all of whom preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her first...

JARRETT Delores Katherine Jarrett, age 76, of Columbus, passed away Friday, August 21, 2009. She was born on June 5, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Harry and Cornelia Hartman. Survivors include daughters, Carolyn Sue Frame, and Theresa (David) Neese-Bull; son, Dale Frame; grandchildren, Darrell Neese, Christopher (Faith) Neese, Heather Kimbel, Scottie Kimbel, and Selina Frame; great grandchildren, Christopher...

DAWSONPaul J. Dawson, age 58, of Grove City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 21, 2009. Paul worked in Food Service for Southwestern City Schools and was a local musician. He was a loving husband and devoted father. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Kathy Dawson; sons, David Lucas Dawson, and Jay Riley Dawson; siblings, Bob (Nancy) Dawson, Mary...

BIGELOWShelbie Jean Bigelow, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 21, 2009. She was born on January 26, 1939 in Clarksburg, Ohio to the late William Elzie and Mae Rowland. For many years Shelbie served the Lord through ministry alongside her husband Gerald, she was a deaconess and pianist for the Leroy Jenkins Crusades, and she was...

MARSH James R. Marsh, 82, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Martins Ferry, OH, on July 26, 1927, Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Blanche and James Lacina. Survivors include his wife, Mary (Sweet) Marsh; daughter, Patricia (Joseph) Elton; son, Thomas (Annie) Marsh; brother, Don (Harriet) Marsh; grandchildren,...

DRAKECarl Bernard Drake, age 76, of Orient, passed away Friday, August 21, 2009. Carl was born on February 1, 1933 in Groveport, Ohio to the late Carl L. and Olive Drake. Carl was married to his late wife Nancy on August 24, 1958. They spent most of their life together residing in Westerville and running Red Bank Harbor. Carl was...

FINLEYChad Ivan Finley, 31, of Columbus, departed this life unexpectedly on August 20, 2009. Born in Dayton, OH, living in Columbus, he was a loving son, true brother, devoted uncle and loyal friend to everyone. Chad is survived by his parents Carol and Jeff Fannin; brother and wife, Shane and Sandy Finley and loving niece Cami; grandparents, Ivan and Clara...

MullinsMavis Mullins, 78, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2009. She was born May 31, 1931, in W.Va., daughter of the late Rass and Mae Evans Farley. Mavis was also preceded in death by husband Roy Mullins; five brothers and three sisters. She retired from Celanese Plastics, Navistar and IBM. Mavis is survived by her daughter, Debbie Craft; sisters,...

BOYERPatricia "Sue" Boyer, 65, passed away, August 19, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents Albert Buck Davis and Matra Emma Wilson. She is survived by her soul mate, Gary Kinnaman who will always love her; sons, Jeffery and Shawn Boyer, daughter, Julie Kiser and grandchildren, Ashley, DJ and Jacob. Visitation will be Monday, August 24, 2009 from...

MooreHazel Moore, age 69, of Grove City, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2009. She was born on November 29, 1939 in Dingess, West Virginia to the late Harlan and Virginia Grubb. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth E. Moore. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Wesley Moore; daughters, Karla Blair, Julie...

LINSONTerry C. Linson, 65, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2009, with his loving friend, Anna at his side. Born to Gail W. and Betty (Smith) Linson on September 9, 1943, in Columbus, Terry is preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Betty Linson; sister, Gayle (Michael) Robson; nieces, Chanda (Brent) Williams; nephew, Dolph (Beverly)...

BUSSARDCharles Roy Bussard, 80, passed away peacefully in his home in early August 2009. He was born December 30, 1928 and had been a life-long resident of Columbus, OH. Roy graduated in 1947 from Columbus North High School, and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps shortly thereafter. He served with distinction in the Korean Conflict where he was wounded and...

HamptonGlenda Ann Hampton, 75, of Grove City, passed away Friday, August 14, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. She was born June 27, 1934, in Columbus, daughter of the late Glen Edward and Anna Eloise Hudnell. She is survived by her son, Robert (Mark Bussa) Hampton; daughters, Vicki Hampton, Leanne (Daniel) Cherney and Sheila (Brian Whittaker) Hampton; sister, Helen Hudnell; nephew,...

ACKERMANRobert L. Ackerman, 71, died August 15, 2009 at Doctors West after a brief illness. He was a former employee of Westinghouse and Union Oil. He also retired from the Franklin County Department of Human Services. Robert is survived by his wife of 50 years, Connie; daughter, Cindy (Keith) Miller; son, Norman; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family requests...

GIBSONJennifer L. Gibson, 32, passed away August 14, 2009 in Columbus, OH. She was born to Harold and the late Bonnie (Boggs) Gibson in Columbus, OH. She is preceded in death by her grandparents and half-sister Debbie Gibson. Jennifer is survived by sister, Jessica (Brian) West; step-mother Nancy Gibson; half-brothers, Richard Bratt and Jimmy Gibson; half-sister, Cindy Gibson; nephews, Jesse...

STRONGMildred Strong, died August 14, 2009. She was born to Miles and Nellie (Bates) Bryan in Noble County, OH on August 23, 1913. She was preceded in death by siblings: Harley, Emil, Ervin, Edna (Claude) Murray and Sylvia (Alvin) Sells. Mildred married Louis R. Strong in 1934 and at the time of his death in 1987 they had been married...