COOLEYLouise K. Cooley, 95, passed away at St. Ann's Hospital on January 26, 2009. Born to Joseph and Mabel Knipper on October 27, 1913. Louise is survived by her husband of 67 years, Charles Cooley, who always called her "my Ever Ever Girl". Louise taught a children's class at the Champion, Ohio Presbyterian Church, enrolled at Youngstown University, became a...

CastleBilly Castle, 72, of Columbus, passed away Monday, January 26, 2009 at We Care Health Facility. He was born October 20, 1936, in Gallipolis, son of the late Garfield and Wilma Thivener Castle. Billy retired from Arrow Concrete with 32 years of service. He was also an avid hunter, fisherman and bowler. Billy was a devoted husband and wonderful father....

WHITTENNancy Whitten, 73, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2009 after a 20 year battle with cancer. Nancy is survived by her husband of 50 years, Forrest D. "Wimpy" Whitten; son, Delos F. (Janet) Whitten; daughters, Linda (William) Mees, and Thelma "T.J." (Donovan Exley) Whitten; grandchildren, Jennifer, Deanna, and Christopher Whitten, Sarah (Jordan) Cramer, and William Mees; "adopted" loved...

LOVE Gary H. Love, 71, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2009. Born to William H and Edna (Embleton) Love in Columbus, OH., on September 13, 1937, Gary is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ruth Trent; brother, Lee Love. Survivors include his brother, Richard (Darlene) Love; nieces, Linda S. (Stephen) Dixon, Patty (Lewis) McClain, Janice (Jim)...

WILESKaren S. Wiles, 61, of Columbus, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2009. Karen was born to the late Frank and Mildred Wiles in Zanesville, OH., on April 19, 1947. Survivors include her sons, Michael J. (Lisa), Larry E. (Donna), Robert A. (Paula) South; brother, William (Sandy) Wiles; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; special friends, Marvin Baker, Sherrie Scarberry and...

NeedhamRachel Needham, born December 28, 2008 in Columbus and passed away January 25, 2009. She is survived by her mother, Erika Needham; grandparents, Mark Albrecht and Lisa Albrecht; aunts, Courtney Albrecht and Ashley Needham; uncles, Cody Albrecht, Jon Tackett, Timothy Ebright and Forrest Bruzzese. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 28, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home SW Chapel,...

BRUCEJames E. Bruce, 72, of Columbus, passed away Friday, January 23, 2009. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Specialist in the U.S. Army, Julie Hickey. James is survived by his wife of 49 years, Janice Bruce; daughters, Joni (Richard), Cathy, and Beverly; sons, Ricky, James, and Terry; grandchildren, Michael, Janice, Brian, Erin, Corrie, Joshua, Patrick, Vincent, and Luke....

MERZKathleen Merz, 55, of Dublin, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Thomas J. and Freda M. (Gilbert) Carroll in Columbus, OH on March 6, 1953, Kathy is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her son, Jaime (Nicole) Troche; sister, Mary (Carlos) Barientos; brothers, Tom (Joy) Carroll and Billy Carroll; grandchild,...

HURST Russell Maxon "Sam Spade the Flower Man" Hurst, 80, of Gahanna, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Claude Maxon and Annabelle (Townsend) Hurst on November 19, 1928, in Columbus, Russell is preceded in death by his father, Claude Maxon Hurst; sister, Marilyn Anderson; brother-in-law, Norman P. Jones. Survivors include his mother,...

Norman Robert Randall, 64, of Columbus, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2009. Born to Clarence and Margaret (Humphries) Randall on April 1, 1944, in Columbus, OH, Bob is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clarence and Ronald Randall; sister, Sally Randall. Survivors include his daughter, Angela (Charles) Lindley; sons, Robert (Mathew Bailey) and Brian (Tina) Randall; grandchildren, Hadyn,...

WEBER Peggy A. Weber, 78, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Charles and Stella (Seymore) Shisler in Columbus, OH on July 20, 1930, Peggy is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James L. Weber; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include her daughters, Joyce Weber and Kim (George) Perkins;...

PerrySherman "Gus" Perry Jr., 70, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at his residence. He was born September 7, 1938, in Inez, KY, son of the late John and Lucy Endicott Perry. Gus retired from Westinghouse and the City of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Lynn Reynolds Perry; daughters, Lisa (Steve) Price and Bonnie Pridemore;...

MCCOYGuy "Bud" McCoy II, began his journey with God on January 21, 2009 due to his struggle with cancer. He was born July 18, 1965 in Huntington, West Virginia. He was a loving son, brother, nephew, and loved one. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy McCoy; father, Guy McCoy; sister, Linda Gay Kipp; and brother, Dale McCoy. He is...

ScottMatthew David Scott, 21, of Columbus was taken on January 20, 2009. He was born January 21, 1987, in Columbus. Matt was an avid hunter, fisherman and Buckeye Fan who will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his parents, Leonard and Brenda Masters Scott; brother, Daniel Hildebrand; sisters, Amanda (Michael) Cordle, Carolyn Scott and Christina...

COERonald E. Coe, Sr., passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at his home. Ronald was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, JoAnn Coe. He is survived by his best friend and beloved bird, Hobbs; son, Ron (Kim) Coe, Jr.; and grandchildren, Jesse and Shell. Family observed private services. Arrangements were entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest...

FugettRaymond Fugett, 70, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009 at his residence. He was born June 26, 1938, in London, son of the late James and Rosallee Spencer Fugett . In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Fugett. He was an avid golfer, outdoorsman and loved four-wheeling. Raymond is survived by...

MOOREDerl Wayne Moore, Jr., 46, of Williamsport, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January, 18, 2009. Derl is survived by his wife, Teresa Moore; daughter, Sara Moore; step-daughters, Jessica and Danielle Thompson; father, Derl Moore, Sr.; mother, Wilma Lafferty; sisters, Bonnie (Bill) Aldrich, and Lisa Brown; brother, Ronnie (Shanda) Moore; and many nieces and nephews. Derl is remembered as being a...

MURPHYEdna M. Murphy, 95, London, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2009. Born to E.M. and Henrietta (Carson) Porter in Morgantown, WV., on March 21, 1913, Edna is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, John Lincoln Miller and second husband, John B. Murphy; daughter-in-law, Claudia C. Miller; infant brother; sister, Mary A. Jones. Survivors include her son, C....

PERSINGER Delores E. Persinger, 70, Columbus, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the Herman and Eleanor (Castle) Volk in Columbus on November 10, 1938, Delores is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Persinger; son, Lester Wright; sister, Linda Stueber. Survivors include her daughters, Pamela Robinson, Teresa (Frank Karshner) Kneice, Peggy...