BlankenshipRev. Walter L. Blankenship, 81, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was born June 19, 1927, in Krolitz, W.Va., son of the late Enos and Dorcas "Dorothy" Kennedy Blankenship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard, Estel, Elmer and...

BLAINE Ruey Bell Blaine went to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, October 27, 2008. Born on July 11, 1917 in Leon, West Virginia. Lived in Columbus, Ohio most of her adult life. She was a member of Central Ave. Church of Christ in Christian Union for 50+ years. She loved her heavenly Father with all that was within...

MCNEALDonald L. McNeal, 70, passed on to be with the Lord on October 28, 2008. Born December 10, 1937 to the late Charles Benford and Virginia Mae McNeal. He worked at Ranco on 5th Avenue and as a self employed carpenter and cabinet maker for many years. Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Joan L. McNeal of Grove...

MATT Roger F. Matt, 68, of Galloway, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, October 27, 2008. Born to Earl P and Alice (Collins) Matt on June 29, 1940, in Danbury, Iowa, Roger was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Shirley Akins; brother, Wayne Matt; grandson, Kelsey Matt. Survivors include his wife, Joanna (Skapik) Matt; daughter, Tammi...

MORRISONHazel Lucille Morrison, age 91, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008. Hazel was the daughter of the late Bernie and Nannie Yeager. In addition to her parents, Hazel was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Morrison; son, Lionel Edwards; brother, Homer Yeager; and sisters, Fonia Frazier, and Marie Schreadley. Hazel is survived by her sons, Bernard Edwards and...

DAVIS Michelle D Davis, 45, of Grove City, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Roy and Dixie (Kirkbride) Barlow in Cambridge on April 3, 1963, Michelle is survived by her parents; husband, Richard; daughters, Samantha and Jillian Davis; son, Ryan Davis; brother, Michael (Carol) Barlow; grandmother, Virginia Barlow; brother and sister-in-law, Doug (Melissa)...

WardMarylin Ward, 60, of Grove City, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born April 18, 1948, in Pickaway Co., daughter of the late Alva and Gladys Brady Layton. Marylin is survived by her husband, David Ward; son, Todd Stevens; daughter, Trina (Andrew) Stevens-Pennell; brothers, Michael and Jeffery (Penny) Layton; sisters, Connie Roberts, Brenda...

THOMPSONTerry J. Thompson, 51, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, S. "Carl" J. and Ruth (Ford) Thompson, Terry was also preceded in death by 2 brothers. Survivors include his son, Aaron Thompson; Step-Mother, Janice Thompson; stepsons, Andrew and Joel Thompson; sister, Carol Smith; brothers, Danny (Wendy) Thompson and...

CUNNINGHAMDebby J. Cunningham, 58, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008. Debby was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Tony Cunningham, Sr. and her parents. Debby is survived by her daughter, Michelle (David) Bates; son, Tony (Shenna) Cunningham; 3 sisters, and 7 brothers. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 2:00PM-5:00PM at Newcomer Funeral...

MORRISDolores Irene Morris, age 82, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2008. Dolores was born in Sandusky, Ohio on June 19, 1926 to the late Frank and Mabel Naderer. She retired from Franklin County Children's Services. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Perlie R. Morris (1981); 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She is survived...

BAKER Carol D. Baker, 66, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2008. Born to the late Hermanus P. and Delora A. Baker on April 5, 1942, in Wichita, KS, Carol was also preceded in death by a sister, Laura Dean Baker. Survivors include her brothers, Sid (JoAnn) Baker and his children (Singkai and Jingwei) and Monty (Joan) and his children,...

WISECARVER Aubrianna N. Wisecarver, 10 months old, on Sunday, October 19, 2008, God gave her wings and took her to heaven. Born to Nicholas Wisecarver and Amanda Orr on December 4, 2007, Aubrianna is survived by her parents; sister, Angelina Coles; maternal grandparents, Dan and Debbie Orr; paternal grandparents, Terri Wisecarver and Jeff Wisecarver; aunts, Danielle Orr and Natalie Wisecarver;...

KERN Cathy Ann Kern, 48, of Columbus, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 20, 2008. Her humor, quiet elegance and strength of character touched all who knew her. She left our world a better place. Her three-year battle with pancreatic cancer inspired both her healers and fellow patients. Cathy wanted to thank the staffs of the OSU James Cancer Hospital...

WILLIAMS Rae E. Williams, 89, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Born to the late Ward K and Matilda (Cesar) Williams on July 16, 1919, in Sharon, CT, Rae was also preceded by her husband, Theodie Williams; son, Raymond Williams; sister, Dorothy Shaw. Survivors include her daughters, Marlene Stanford and Katherine Overton; grandchildren, Candice (Morgan) Jackson, Barry...

OdwarkaGordon E. Odwarka, 80, of Grove City, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born November 13, 1927, in Cicero, IL, son of the late Otto and Clara Dobczinski Odwarka. Gordon is survived by his wife, Lavinia Aparicio Odwarka; sons, Thomas and David Odwarka; daughter, Jennifer (Jon Coleman) Petric; brother, Kenneth (Patty) Odwarka; sister, Shirley...

COOK Martha H. Cook, 84, passed away Monday, October 20, 2008. Born to the late Henry and Mae Jones on September 13, 1924. Martha was a member and avid golfer at Bridgeview Golf Course. She was a lifelong member of North Park Church of Christ. Preceded in death by husband, John E. Cook Sr.; sisters, Lola and Faye; brothers, Henry,...

O'NEILThomas L. O'Neil, 57, of Grove City, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Born to John and Dorothy (Frisbey) O'Neil in Columbus on November 6, 1950, Tom was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Rose (Cochrun) O'Neil; sons, George (Jennifer Walker) O'Neil, Scott (Shanna) O'Neil; sister, Cathleen (Jack) McSweeney; father...

RamagasseBettye Sue Ramagasse, 78, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008 at her residence. She was born April 1, 1930, in Florida, daughter of the late Oscar and Rachel Jeans. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her sister, Ann Thomas. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Ramagasse of Columbus; adopted sons, John Thomas...

Walter T. Scott, 61, of Dublin, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Walter G. and Mary Beth (Chapel) Scott in Springfield on September 30, 1947, "Scotty" was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Mary Miller; sons, Zachary Scott, Joshua Scott, Andrew (Amy) Miller, Joseph (Kathleen Cline) Miller, Daniel...