COLLINS Robert E. (Bob) Collins, 76, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2008. Born to the late Lewis R. and Harriett (Flagg) Collins on August 15, 1931, in Granville, OH, Bob is survived by daughters, Melody Heath and Crystal Girlando; sister, Shirley Marie Spencer; 6 grandchildren: Joshua, Christine, Brock, Shane, Vincent and Hunter and 4 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and...

KOST Shirley A. Kost, 82, of Columbus, passed away on her birthday, August 6, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Douglas Williams and Alice Phillips in St. Louis, MO, Shirley is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Robert Kost. Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Love, Carol Sweazy, Sharon (Mike) Godwin, Mary (Jack) Ardrey and step daughter,...

GERSPER Ralph Gersper, age 85, died peacefully at the Columbus Alzheimer's Center on August 6th surrounded by family. Born February 23, 1923 in Columbus, he enlisted in the U.S. army infantry at the young age of 15. He landed on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day and fought courageously throughout Europe for several years until the end of WWII. He...

COTTRILL Mark "KA8FLI" Alan Cottrill, 52, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2008 at home. Mark was born to Ray and Arlene Cottrill on January 6, 1956 in Wellston, Ohio. Mark was employed by Netjets for 14 years and was the number 3 aircraft cleaner in the world. He was a member of the Central Ohio Radio Club and was an...

LINDSAY Thomas C. Lindsay Sr, 54, of Columbus, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at his residence. Born to George J. and Dorothy (McGregor) Lindsay on July 29, 1954, in Boston, MA, Tommy was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Thomas and Dorothy McGregor; uncles and aunt, Ed and Helen Hankus and Joseph Ardagna. Survivors include his...

Samuel Muchiri Maina ,34 of Columbus Ohio was born onJuly 27 1974 to parents Mwangi Githari and Eunice Githari, he wastheir second born.He is survived by his wife Wangui and daughter EuniceWathira, his sister Wambui Maina (1st born) and his brotherWambugu Maina (3rd born).Muchiri attended Kamacharia Primary School and later onjoined Kigumo Bendera High School. From here he attended KabeteTechnical...

AustinMartha Austin, 78, of Grove City, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2008 at her residence. She was born January 17, 1930, in South Charleston, Ohio, daughter of the late William and Mildred Wonderly Wright. In addition to her parents, Martha is preceded in death by her brothers, Edward and William Wright; sister, Dorothy Geltrost. She is survived by her husband,...

BOETCHERSharon L. Boetcher passed on to a much better place Saturday, August 2, 2008 at home after a long hard fight with cancer. She was married to Gary Boetcher for 47 years and was the most amazing wife and mother that any family could ask for. Her family was and continues to be very proud of her and grateful for...

JARRELL Terina Lynn Jarrell born Jan. 21, 1969, died unexpectedly at age 39 on July, 31, 2008 in her home. She is preceded in death by her grandparents and sister (Moe Moe). Terina is survived by the love of her life, Charles Smith, Jr.; daughters, Misty Hill, Leah (James) Hill and unborn child; sons, Chris Damron, Charles (Latosha) Smith III;...

PowellJames Powell, 60, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born April 20, 1948 in Columbus. Jim is preceded in death by his father, Henry Powell. He is survived by his mother, Virginia (Combs) Powell; sisters, Susanne Conkling and Nancy Fisher; nephews, Scott and Jeff Predmore. Arrangements have been entrusted to Newcomer Funeral...

KellyMarilyn Chapman Kelly, born December 22, 1923, passed away July 31, 2008. She is survived by a son, Jonathan Kelly; daughter, Elena Kelly Gilman; grandchildren, Tara, Jordan and Shelby Gilman; sisters, Evelyn Heine, Inez Gaum and Charlotte Melfe; brother, Stewart Chapman. Memorial service will be Monday August 4, 2008 at 7:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home N.E. Chapel, 3047 E....

TaylorGregory A. Taylor, 51, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at his residence. He was born June 27, 1957 in Warren, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Holma Sr. and brother Clifford J. Taylor. Gregory is survived by his mother, Maxine Duncan Holma; son, Jason M. Taylor; daughters, Samantha L. and Shannon M. Taylor;...

SPANNAllen Spann, 90, of Grove City, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 27, 2008. Born in Columbus, Mississippi, on September 24, 1917, to the late Milford A. and Myrtle (Finch) Spann, Allen is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Nell (Blackwell) Spann; son, Dr. Kent (Cynthia) Spann; grandsons, Casey, Caleb and Connor Spann. Allen...

EVANSEddie C. Evans, 71, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 28, 2008. Born to the late David and Rosa Lee (Thomas) Evans on September 3, 1936, in Anderson County, SC, Eddie is also preceded in death by 6 siblings. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Jean (Ivory) Evans; daughters, Michell Ivory and Erica Evans;...

BAUGESS Fritz Harold Baugess, went home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2008 at his residence. Born on October 18, 1913 in Elliott County Kentucky, Fritz is preceded in death by his parents Curtis and Virgie Baugess; brothers, Curtis, Raymond "Brownie", and Elmer "Chad" Baugess; sister, Greta Rowe. Survivors include his beloved wife of 71 years, Leota (Bandy)...

TYNDALLDavid Leon Tyndall, 78, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at his home. Born to the late Murl and Lois (Freewald) Tyndall in Indiana on July 26,1930, David is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Lou (Burchfield) Tyndall; daughters, Debbie (Andy Curtis) Turner, Donna (Hector) Campacci, Dinah Lou (Craig) Emrich; son,...

WINGATEPaul C. Wingate Jr, 34, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Born to Paul C. and Karen (Nunemaker) Wingate Sr. in Columbus on March 4, 1974, Paul is survived by his parents; sisters, Theresa (Bill) Blanken, Christina (Rico Rivera) Wingate, Lisa Nunemaker; nieces, Ashley, Alisha, Mia, Halle; nephews, Danny Jr, Dustin, Marcus, Hector; great-nephew, Drake; fiancee, Tiffaney...

ROPERTheresa C. Roper, 74, of Grove City, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 25, 2008. Born to the late Robert and Mildred (Crum) Bates on July 7, 1934, in Greenup, KY., Theresa is survived by her daughters, Cynthia (Nick Grassa) Hayes, Theresa (Jude) Breaux, Margaret (Terry Scott) Murdoch; sons, Rich (Penny) Grubb and Mike (Tawney) Grubb; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren;...

MCGLONE Mark W. McGlone 49, of Ashville, formerly of Grove City, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Mark is survived by his wife, Debbie (Osborn) McGlone; daughter, Shannon (Chris Canter) McGlone; sons, Shawn (Kristi) McGlone and Shane (Danielle Herboltzheimer) McGlone; grandchildren, Ryan and Kyelie McGlone; family friend, Jon Lentz; mother, Wanita McGlone; relatives, Laura...