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...

Wheeler Donald Wheeler, 63, of Columbus, passed away Friday, August 14, 2009 at his residence. He was born August 5, 1946, in Blue Island, Indiana, son of the late Charles and Mildred Kolloway Wheeler. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Wheeler. He is survived by his forever friend, Patricia Anderson; son, Ted...

MARCUMWilliam Clarence Marcum, Sr. age 81, of Grove City, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009 at his residence. William was born on December 26, 1927 in Webb, West Virginia to the late William Clinton and Mollie Marcum. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

MITCHELLThelma "Darlene" Mitchell passed away August 13, 2009, at home, surrounded by her loved ones. Darlene was born on January 10, 1934 to Jesse O. Beekman and Helen Garrison. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Terri Jahn in 2008 and her sister, Marilyn Maple. She is survived by her son, P. Jeff Bryan; granddaughter, Stephanie Jahn and fiancé...

BRASKETTAllyn R. Braskett, 46, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009 after a courageous battle with complications from Diabetes and Kidney Failure. He was born on December 17, 1962 in Toledo, Ohio. Survivors include his loving wife and caregiver, Angela Braskett; parents, Richard and Eleanor "Lea" Braskett; brothers, Scott (Kristi) Braskett, and Paul (Sara) Braskett; and mother in-law Linda...

HALLRuby Irene Hall, 91, of Westerville, and formerly of Owensboro, KY, gently passed into the arms of her Lord and Saviour, August 11, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Garnett and Mittie Briley in Owensboro on August 1, 1918, Ruby is preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, William Calloway; 2nd Husband, Ernest Hall; sons, Billy, Ray,...

RICEChauncey E. Rice was born in Greenup County, KY to James and Minnie Rice. He was the eighth of ten children. On December 6, 1952 Chauncey and Wyvetta Rose were married in Springfield, OH. They were happily married for 56 years. Chauncey is survived by his wife, Wyvetta; his sister, Doris Smith; his son, Mark (Debi) Rice; and grandchildren, Sonja...

SOLOVEYRuby Jean Solovey, 80, of Columbus, passed away Friday, August 7, 2009, at Riverside Hospital. Born to Clifford E. and Lola M. (Meadows) Hobbs, on October 20, 1928, Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eddie Solovey and daughter, Gloria Jean Deime. Survivors include her sisters, Connie (Byron) Houchins and Lou Collins; brother, Bill (Margie) Hobbs; grandchildren, Leigh...

CUMMINS Carl M. "Bunk" Cummins, Sr. 77, of Columbus, passed away Friday, August 7, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Chancy and Rena Mae (Adrian) Cummins on September 12, 1931, in Madison County, Bunk was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bud and Fred Cummins; sister, June Cummins; life-long friend, Bob Puckett. Survivors include his wife of...

FALESGrace Mae Perry- Fales, age 97, of Grove City, went home to be with her Heavenly Savior on Friday, August 07, 2009. Grace was born to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Marcum, Jr. on May 12, 1912 in Stone Coal, West Virginia. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husbands, James H. Perry, Okie Williams, and...