EPLINGWilliam E. Epling, 67, passed away August 15, 2008 due to an unexpected illness. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Flora B. Epling; mother, Mildred (Leo) Woods; children, Ruth (Phillip) Morton, Becky (Terry) Lester, David (Beverly) Epling, Dean (Lillian) Morton, Billy (Amanda) Morton; brothers, Robert (Elizabeth) Epling, Carlos (Brenda) Epling; sisters, Irene (Mike) Hill, Dale (Chuck) Wright,...

FILLINGERMichael James Fillinger, age 50, Columbus, OH, went to be with Jesus Aug. 15, 2008, at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Born in West Mansfield, OH, Feb. 27, 1958. Member of the Neil Avenue Baptist Church, former employee of COVA. Preceded in death by father, Charles and brother, Bill Fillinger. Survived by life partner of 30 years, David Garner of Columbus;...

FORD Donna L. Ford, 67, of Columbus, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2008. Born to Ernie D. and Sylvia L. (Pyles) Stewart, Donna was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert, Burt and Thomas Stewart; sisters, Betty Lou Craig and Margene Gallagan. Survivors include her son, George (Ricki) Ford; sisters-in-law, Doris Stewart, Delores "Dee" Stewart and Sandy Stewart;...

JOHNSON Richard Johnson, 64, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2008. Born to the late Arthur L. and Betty (Ferrell) Johnson in Cleveland on May 13, 1944, Richard was raised by his grandparents, Joseph and Mamie Johnson. Survivors include his brother, William L. Johnson; uncles, Norris (Bertha) Johnson and Amos (Myrna) Johnson; aunts, Ruby Leigh and Josephine Stewart;...

Diana Hendricks, 59, of Grove City, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2008 at Doctors West Hospital. She was born October 5, 1948, in Los Angeles, California. She is preceded in death by her father, William MacLeod. Diana is survived by her husband, Howard Hendricks; daughters, Deena (David) King and Cary (Jay) Jones; grandsons, Jacob Staten and Coleman Jones; mother, Hazel...

HILLTerry L. Hill, 59, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Terry was born March 17, 1949 in West Hamlin, West Virginia to the late Roscoe and Peachie Hill. Terry is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Kay Hill; sisters, Regina (Floyd) Miller of Columbus, Mona Milam of Hilliard, and Karen...

KentDanny Joe Kent, 57, of London, passed away Monday, August 11, 2008 at his residence. He was born May 26, 1951, in Holden W.Va., son of the late Willard and Ina Riggs Kent. Danny is survived by his wife, Judith Lenox Houston; daughters, Kelly Kent and Shannon Trevino; son, John Kent; sisters, Kyra (Sam) McCauley and Tamara (Billy) VanDyke; brothers,...

ERVINRandy Dale Ervin, 52, of Pataskala, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Randall and Audrey (Scarberry) Ervin on November 21, 1955, in Columbus, Randy was preceded in death by his parents and son, Geoffrey Ervin. Survivors include his daughter, Stacy Ervin; sons; Nicklaus and Jonathan Ervin; sisters, Sharon (Michael) Bauerle and Brenda...

Stewart Daniel J. Stewart, 40, of Madison WI, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 3, 2008, at his home. Dan was born on May 23, 1968, in Toledo, Ohio, and was the son of Lauren (Larry) and Deborah (Mitchka) Stewart. Dan was awarded the Masters of Fine Arts (Poetry), with honors, from The Ohio State University. He continued in his love...

BRIGGS James H. Briggs, 85, of Pataskala, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Born to William B. and Marie C. (Fleming) Briggs on July 11, 1923, in Pataskala, Jim is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard Edward Briggs. Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Harriet ( Lough ) Briggs;...

WrightKathryn Wright, 89, of Grove City passed away August 11, 2008 at Columbus Health Care Center. She was born October 27, 1918, in Lucasville, Oh., daughter of the late Floyd and Pearl Clark Miller. In addition to her parents, Kathryn is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Wright; granddaughter, Sherry Barrett; brother, John Miller and sister, Naomi Hampton. She...

LEEGeorge B. Lee, 77, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2008. George was born in Harriettsville, Ohio on November 29, 1930 to the late Maurice and Georgia Lee. George was a retired Major serving in US Air Force. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; daughter, Georgia Scarberry; brothers, Raymond,...

TEDRICKHope R. Tedrick, 47, of Gahanna, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2008. Hope was born to Archie and Anna J. (Lanter) Weekly in Columbus on July 27, 1961, and was preceded in death by her father and sister, Rose M. Cramer. Survivors include her mother; daughter, Tara Tedrick; son, Taylor Tedrick; sister, Sandy Lanter; boy friend, Kevin Molihan; aunt...

OilerLawrence Oiler, 74, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. He was born August 27, 1933, in Vinton, Oh., son of the late Walter and Sally Boggs Oiler. In addition to his parents, Lawrence is preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Oiler and sister, Mildred Rice. He served in the Air Force and...

WILLIAMSWillie "Gordon" Williams, 62, of Grove City, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 9, 2008. Born March 11, 1946, in Lawrence County, Kentucky. Preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Carma Williams. Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Virginia "Susan" Williams, brother and sisters; Elwood (Patty) Williams, Lancaster; Joyce (Don) Berman, Cincinnati; Phyllis...

KLINGENSMITHMax I. Klingensmith, 59, of Lockbourne, passed away suddenly, due to complications from a stroke, on Saturday, August 9, 2008. Born to Robert L. and Jeannette (Nicholson) Klingensmith on July 26, 1949, in Columbus, Max is preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother; wife, Diana (Jenkins) Klingensmith; son, Chad; daughter, Amy; sister, Lynda (Scott) Davidson; niece and...

KincaidSusan Kincaid, 56, of Columbus, passed away August 6, 2008 at Grant Medical Center. She was born July 9, 1952, in Huntington, WVa. Susan is preceded in death by her father, Robert Kincaid; former husband, Richard Garrettson and fiance, Mike Robinson. She is survived by her parents, Freda Napier Ellis and Bernard Ellis; daughters, Amber Kincaid, Mary Elizabeth and Jennifer...

Le Sang Van Le, 61, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Doctors West Hospital. Sang is survived by his wife, Thon Ngeth; daughter, Sareth Kueh and her husband Chhea Sang; son, Min Noenth and wife Mang Moeuth; grandchildren, sinoun Sang, Chheavy Sang, Kunthy Sang, Sokchea Mang, Sokmaly Mang, Sokmovy Mang, and Sokmardany Mang. Visitation will be held...