ELLISRoger H. Ellis, 68, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2009. He was born on February 11, 1941 to the late Omar and Lida Ellis in Bath County, KY. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his brothers, Oscar and Henry Ellis. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle Dray, and Beth (Tony) Weddel; grandchildren,...

WARDKenneth L. Ward, 70, of New Albany, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Paul and Thelma (Vince) Ward in Columbus on January 10, 1939, Ken is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Kathy Ward; granddaughter, Sarah Ward. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Pearl (Brockmeyer) Ward; daughters, Cindy, (Nick) Blackstone...

SheehyEsther Sheehy, 79, of Grove City, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009 at O.S.U. Medical Center. She was born June 29, 1929, in Beckley, W.Va., daughter of the late Grover and Mary Burchett Hart. In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her husband, John Sheehy; brothers, David and Paul Hart; sisters, Jackie Moore and Francis Hurt....

BerryMatthew W. Berry, 25, of Pickerington, passed away Friday, April 3, 2009 at Grant Medical Center. He was born February 28, 1984, in Columbus. Matthew graduated from Pickerington High School in 2002 and was employed by Discover Financial Services. He was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Tober. Matthew is survived by his father, Richard (Linda) Berry of Pickerington;...

MOURNJohn Mourn, Sr., 50, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009. John was born to Homer Mourn, Jr. and Donna Wood-Mourn in Columbus, Ohio on October 20, 1958. In addition to his parents, John is survived by his wife, Sunday Paishon-Mourn; son, John (Renae) Mourn, Jr.; grandchildren, Jade, John III, Ashton, and Madisun; and sister, Erma Jean (Butch)...

HANSHAW (Bentz) Joanne E. Hanshaw, 61, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at the Cleveland Clinic. Born to John A. and Elizabeth (Sheskey) Bentz in Columbus, Joanne is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jerome Bentz. Survivors include her sons, Nick Hanshaw, Brian Griffin and Michael Griffin; daughters, Julie Dean and Karen Burgess; sister,...

HARROWThelma Louise Harrow, age 85, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Thelma was born on July 5, 1923 to the late Caleb, Sr. and Robbie Taylor in Bumpus Mills, TN. She retired from General Motors in 1981 after 34 years of service. In addition to her parents, Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Carl E....

VALLANCECharles L. Vallance, 84, passed away at Laurels of Norworth on March 31, 2009. Retired from Roadway Express. Attended Sharon Woods Baptist. Preceded in death by, parents, Charles M. and Edna (Fields) Vallance; brother, Frank Vallance; sisters, Opal Burton Wanda Rowland, and Mary Evelyn Vallance. Charles is survived by daughters, Mary(John) Hermiz, Donna (Patrick) Petty; former wife, Anna Vallance; sister,...

MEEKSElla F. Meeks, 76, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2009. Member of Order of the Eastern Star. Past member of Minerva Park Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Ed and Leva Freeman; sons, Mark and Kevin Meeks; brothers, Ed and Leonard Freeman; grandchildren, Abbi and Jimmy Meeks. Ella is survived by her loving husband of 53...

MUELLERJames "Jim" W. Mueller, Sr., passed away Sunday, March 29, 2009. Jim was born on November 4, 1924 to the late Oscar C. and Florence Mueller in Galloway, Ohio. He was a 1943 graduate of Grove City High School. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the United States Navy and Air National Guard. He worked for Ohio Bell...

MANLEYWilliam "Bill" G. Manley Sr., 72, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, March 27, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed away at home in the care of his loving family and Odyssey Hospice. Born March 29, 1936 in Middleport, OH to the late Lewis and Garnett (Barbara) Manley. Also, preceded in...

ChaffinVernon E. Chaffin Sr., 79, of Columbus, went home Friday, March 27, 2009 at the Arbors in West Jefferson. He was born December 23, 1929, in Webb, WV, son of the late Wade and Mary Waller Chaffin. In addition to his parents, Vernon was preceded in death by his son, Vernon E. Chaffin Jr.; daughter, Patricia Evans and sister, Maggie...

WimberlyWilliam J. "Bill" Wimberly, 59, passed away at home on March 26, 2009 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Bill is survived by his parents, Isabelle Bailey-Wimberly and Luther (Carolyn) Wimberly; son, Aaron (Elizabeth) Wimberly; daughter, Maci Amrhein; life mate of 17 years, Mary Ream; stepchildren,, Hollie (Tom), Jeff and Samantha; grandchildren, Hannah, Austin, Kadin, Esmerelda and Lily;...

HAMMONDSCleveland Hammonds, 75, passed away, Thursday, March 26, 2009. Preceded in death by sister, Mattie Strong; brother, Jimmy Hammonds. Cleveland is survived by his loving wife, Norma; daughters, Debbie (Vince) Aston, Donna (Chris) Hamilton, Jackie (Csean) Powers, and Amy (Chris) Caudill; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of dear friends. Friends may call from 2-4PM...

GOVELITZGary M Govelitz, 58, of Westerville and formerly of Metuchen, NJ, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to George and Gloria (DiResto) Govelitz, in Perth Amboy, NJ, on November 1, 1950, Gary is preceded in death by his father and a brother, George "Toby" Govelitz. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Susan...

CarlyleVirgil A. Carlyle, 78, of Galloway, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born December 14, 1930, in Union, OH, son of the late John William and Iona Hazel Weekley Carlyle. In addition to his parents, Virgil was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Marie Gordon Carlyle and sisters, Jeannette Carlyle and Doris LaChappelle....

TAYLORCharissa Marie Taylor, born June 22nd, 1994, was called home to Jesus on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 after the most courageous fight with cancer by any 14 year old. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Victor Staley, Jr. She leaves behind her mother, Jessica Taylor, Mark Parsons (Daddy), Mike Taylor (Father); siblings, AudryAnna, Sarah, Ricci, and Michael; grandparents,...

LEVINGSTONTheodore J."Stix" Levingston, 71, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, surrounded by his loving family and special friend, Melvin. Born to Paul A and Violet E. (Jones) Levingston in Newark, OH on February 25, 1938, "Stix" is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ralph Levingston. Survivors include his daughter, Lorelei (Donald) Tolliver; special companion,...

CARDOSINellie B. Cardosi, 96, of Galloway, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2009. She was a retired bus driver for Southwestern City Schools. Nellie was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star in West Jefferson, Ohio, and a longtime member of the WDI Club in Galloway, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50...

BUSH Melvin L. Bush, 88, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009. He is preceded in death by his wife Georgia Bush; parents Harry and Rose Bush; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers. Melvin is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Funeral services will be held 1:00PM Tuesday March 24, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3047...