STEPHENSJoseph Francis Stephens, age 91, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on February 24, 2009. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a retiree of General Motors Corporation. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Marie Stephens; mother, Agnus Stephens; father, Daniel Stephens; brothers, Daniel "Pudge" Stephens, Richard...

JONESMark Ryan Jones, 50, of Reynoldsburg, passed away Monday, February 23, 2009. Born to Paul R. and Nancy L. (Ryan) Jones on July 26, 1958, in Columbus, Mark is survived by his parents; sister, Jana L. (Paul) Bailey; brother, Paul R. (Mary Ann) Jones, Jr; nieces; Gerri Byers and Alexis P. Bailey; nephew, Donald Bradley Byers; aunt, Sue Ryan and...

LEGGETTPaul Clayton Leggett, 70, of Columbus, passed away Monday, February 23, 2009 at his home. He was born to the late Harry and Roseland Leggett on August 12, 1938 in Carrollton, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard, Dennis, Donnie, and Harry Leggett; and sisters, Norma Worthington, and Alma Grimes. He is...

Russ Casto Sr., 70, of McArthur, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2009 at his residence. He was born October 27, 1938, in Hilliard, son of the late Clarence and Olive Osbourn Casto. In addition to his parents, Russ was preceded in death by his sister, Olive "Sis" McLaughlin. Russ retired from the Air Force as a TSGT and served in...

PAUGHSusan K. Paugh, 61, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2009. Born to Walter and Delores (Shealy) Miley in Michigan on March 18, 1947, Susan is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Mickey Paugh; daughter, Julie (Antonio Scappaticci) Paugh; son, Jason (Christy) Paugh; brothers, Jim (Donna) Miley and Dick (Pat) Miley;...

JONESRobert Lee Jones, 51, of Galloway, passed into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, February 21, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Robert Lee and Loretta (Carpenter) Jones on March 18, 1957, Robert is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joan Cox; dear uncle, Norman Lucas. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Sherry (Hines) Jones;...

GRACEWilliam J. Grace, 79, of Hilliard, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Kobacker House. Born on April 30, 1929, Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Alma (Spillman) Grace. Survivors include his wife, Corinne (Huff) Grace; daughters, Brenda Wolfe, Melody (Rod) Gray, Jacquie (Ryan) Schneider; sons, William J. Grace, Jr.and James (Stephanie) Hill;...

MAYSAvis Lea Mays, 60, Delaware, OH, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to John and Irene (Fox) Mays in Wheeling, WV, on March 15, 1948, Avis is preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey Mays. Survivors include her parents; sisters, Carol (Mike) Jenkins, Brenda (Mike)Velten; brother, John Mays, Jr; sister-in-law, Pamela Mays; nephews,...

WELLSJane B. Wells, 89, of Columbus, passed away peacefully in the Grace of God, Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at her home. Born to Ray and Tracy (Steen) Blakely in Steubenville, OH on July 19, 1919, Jane is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack P. Wells; son, Jack R. Wells; twin sister, Jean Conn; aunt, Freda Steen. Survivors include...

BALDWIN Stella M. Baldwin,89, passed away peacefully at her home on February 16, 2009. Longtime member of United Church of God. Born to the late Lawrence and Sarah Wheeler on July 19, 1919 in Hood Fork, KY. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Shelvy M. Baldwin Sr.; sons, Everett and Shelvy Jr.; daughter, Alice Booth; 2...

GOODWIN Mary Kay Goodwin, 88, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 16, 2009 at her home in Columbus. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Robert H. Goodwin. Mary Kay is survived by daughter, Penny (Donald) Sager; son, Robert M. Goodwin; sister Emily J. Wolfe of Lancaster, OH; grandchildren, Jason and Brooke Sager and...

YoungSamuel Young Sr., 64, of Grove City, passed away Monday, February 16, 2009 at his residence. He was born May 20, 1944, in Knoxville, TN, son of the late George Mathes and Minnie Marie Towe. In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his brother, Danny Mathes. He was a member of Amazing Grace Christian Church and...

PRIWERBetty J. Haughn-Priwer, born February 27, 1920, died February 15, 2009 peacefully at home. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. Priwer; and parents, William Kegg and Pauline Keller-Haughn. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Priwer; sister in-law, Jean Priwer; nephews, Carl (Jenny) Priwer, Ken Priwer, and David (Sandy) Priwer; niece, Bonnie (Louis) Priwer; and other...

LuckhauptRichard Lee Luckhaupt, 57, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2009 at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born December 15, 1951, in Columbus, son of Richard and Barbara Lee Luckhaupt with whom he resided, and who cared for Rick throughout his courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle (Luckhaupt)...

MCGUIRE Arthur D. McGuire, 86, passed away on February 14, 2009 at Doctors West Hospital. Veteran of U.S. Army Air Corp having served in World War II. Born to the late George and Dela McGuire on September 15, 1922 in Rutland, OH. Art is survived by sons, Roger (Herma), Richard (Deborah), Raymond (Peggy); daughters, Arlene (Benjamin) Gatzke and Shelly Robinson;...

RennerDonald Renner, 69, of Columbus passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 13, 2009. He was born March 28, 1939, in Columbus, son of the late Martin and Helen Dyer Renner. Donald was the former owner of Renner Towing, race car owner and driver for 18 years, having raced at Columbus Motor Speedway, Kilkare, Shadybowl, Eldora and Queen City. In addition to...

HARRISONSusan Jean Harrison, 54, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Kobacker House. She was preceded in death by her brother, Steven Weese. Susan is survived by her loving husband, Danny Harrison; son, William (Debbie) Harrison; step-son, Kevin Harrison; step-daughter, Christen (Brent) Harris; grandchildren, Brady, Emma, Shelby, Luke, Brendon, and Reagan; parents, Bill Weese and Margaret Weese; siblings,...

WHITTGordon L. Whitt, 65, of Gahanna, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Claude E. and Vivian L. (Adkins) Whitt in Osborn, OH on November 23, 1943, Gordon is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Raymond Whitt. Survivors include his sons, Shane and Justin Whitt; sisters, Geraldine (Hubert) Gross and...