MARTIN April 25, 2009, Dolores "Jean" Martin, after a courageous battle with COPD, departed this life at Mt. Carmel Hospital, where she retired after many years of service. Jean was born to Roy and Ruby Bethea on November 6, 1932 in Lexington, KY. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; son, Ronnie D. Smith and brother, Norman L. Bethea....

O'NEAL Lillian Irene O'Neal (Holmes), 84, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2009 in Mount Gilead, OH. Lillian was preceded in death by her spouse Roy David O'Neal Sr in 1998. Lillian is survived by her children; James (Ellie) O'Neal, Karen L. (Paul) Gibboney, Pat (Karl) Aisel and Bill (Debbie) O'Neal; sister Ruth Shaner; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation...

ELLIOTTJoel Michael Elliott, 39, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 in Columbus, OH. Joel was born to Terry Staley and the late James W. Elliott on September 6, 1969 in Lancaster, OH. Joel is survived by his grandparents; siblings Tracy and Toni Pettet; uncle "dad" John Elliott; aunt Cora Magensen; cousins John Jr. and Alan; best friend Ziggy; and numerous...

BURGESSOmeda Burgess, 80, of Grove City, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2009 at home. She was born in Inez, Kentucky on February 23, 1929 to the late Melvin and Rosa James. In addition to her parents, Omeda was preceded in death by sisters, Dixie Parks, and Gertrude Iseli; and brother, Roscoe James. She is survived by her loving husband...

BuchananOur precious mother, Patricia Marie Buchanan has completed her greatest journey of all with more courage and humor than we ever thought possible. Born January 8, 1938, she began a new journey on April 23, 2009 that she will travel with all those who have gone before her; husband of 33 years, James Buchanan and loving son, Douglas Buchanan. She...

PUCKETT Carl E. Puckett, 76, of Orient, Oh., went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2009 in Springhill, Fla. Carl retired from Lazarus, was an avid fisherman, and most importantly he was a devoted follower of the Lord. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Doris Puckett; daughters, Deborah (David) Sheldon, Sandra (Rick) Bartrum;...

HOLLEYEdward E. Holley passed away on April 23, 2009 in Columbus, OH. Edward was born to Mary (Fisher) and the late Wesley Holley on June 18, 1939 in Milton, WV. Edward is survived by his wife Bonnie (Marcum); daughter Melissa (George) Filippone; step-son Clayton Marcum; brothers Billy (Sharon) and Larry (Shonet) Holley; sister Sue (Reid) Carroll; granddaughter Emily Filippone; five...

GRESHEL Margaret M. Greshel, 82, of Myakka City, FL, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009. Born to Nick and Carmela (Ricchi) Gianantonio in Columbus, OH., on November 7, 1926, Margaret is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Altman "Al" J. Greshel; 12 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughters, Rebecca (Kenneth) Sloan of Myakka City, FL and Cynthia (Tom)...

MARTINPaul F. Martin, 88, of Columbus, graduated into Heaven, Monday, April 20, 2009. Paul was born to George and Nellie Martin on July 15, 1920 in Sciotoville, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 1 sister. Paul is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy "Dottie" Martin; son, Douglas (Jeannie) Martin;...

RICHARDPhyllis A. Richard, 80, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 20, 2009. Born to Clarence and Anna (McPeek) Lippert in Batesville, OH on January 3, 1929, Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Francis A. Richard; brother, Leonard Lippert; sister, Emma Ryan. Survivors include her son, Francis P (Kathleen) Richard; grandchildren, Stephanie (Julian)...

BLANKENSHIP Rosella Blankenship (Kelley) passed away Sunday April 19, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Rosella is survived by her husband of 40 years Bobby; her brothers and sisters; her children Michele (Tony) Conley, Craig (Amy) and Chad (Carrie) Blankenship; grandchildren Ashlee, Alyssa, Anthony, Kaylei, Chase, Taylor, Christian, Cierra and Cameron; her good friend Carol; Bob and Rose's best friend...

MOOREHOUSEJulia B "Judy" Moorehouse, 86, of Columbus and formerly of Florence, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Bernard and Bessie (McNeal) White on December 3, 1922, Judy is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward C. Moorehouse; brothers, Leroy and Charles White; sister, Virginia Ratliff. Survivors include her daughter, Alice...

WINDLE (nee Compton)Charlene L. Windle, 62, was called home to be with her Lord on Friday, April 17, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Charlene is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Windle. Survivors include her daughter, Susan (Matt) Antle; grandchildren, Nathan and Katlyn; sisters, Cheree (Guy) Bullock and Gene West; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Her strong spirit,...

DEBOARDJack W. DeBoard, 77, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Robert and Cleo (Layne) DeBoard on December 9, 1931, Jack is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Cleo Sharp, Vicki Wright and Marie Norwood. Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Alice Joy (Littleton) DeBoard; daughters, Robbyne (Tim)...

RinehartAlfred Rinehart, 71, of Columbus, passed away April 16, 2009 at Doctors West Hospital. He was born July 28, 1937, in Marion, Ohio, son of the late Albert Elson and Anna Ethel Cox Rinehart. In addition to his parents, Alfred was preceded in death by his brothers, Floyd and Howard Rinehart; sister, Lois Shelton. He is survived by his brothers,...

PRUETT Stanley Pruett, 69, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2009, at his home. Stanley is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Vickie (Bill) Helmandollar, Jeff (Debbie) Pruett; step-children, Randy, Tami, and Todd Cheek; grandchild, Rachel Cheek; siblings, Doug (Courtney) Pruett and JoAnn (Bill) Hardy; three nieces and one nephew. Visitation Friday, April 17 from 4pm until the time of service...

SUMMERSCartaz Malik 'Taz' Summers, 10, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Wendy Banks on December 5, 1998, in Columbus, OH, Taz is survived by his mother; adoptive parents, Harold and Ann Summers; birth siblings; adoptive sisters, Debbie and May; adoptive brothers, Bob, Steve, Glenn, Joey, Sam and Jayson. Taz had...

CAMERONRose Cameron, 91, of Austintown, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2009, in Pickerington, OH. Born to Frank and Rosa (Macak) Kuta in Kipling, OH on May 17, 1917, Rose is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earle Cameron, Sr.; sister, Helen Kever; brothers, Karel and Frank Kuta; second husband, Ed Shobel; step-son, Bill Shobel. Survivors include her daughter,...

KautzRobert Lewis Kautz, Jr., 60, of Gahanna, passed away Good Friday. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lewis Kautz Sr.; mother, L. Rose Kautz and niece, Deborah "Sissie" Speck. Bob was the owner of Bob Kautz Electric, established in 1952. He is survived by his wife, Kate (nee Katzendorn) Kautz; son, Ray Lewis Kautz; daughter, Robyn (Mitchell)...

ReevesMary C. Reeves, 76, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. She was born October 17, 1932, in Glouster, OH, daughter of the late Albert and Lona Rutter West. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her daughters, Debbie Reeves-Dickson and Sandy Mills; grandson, Benny Mills. She leaves behind to...