Bedell Dorothy Marie Bedell, 94, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Carriage Court Communities. She was born June 1, 1915, in Champaign, Co., daughter of the late John and Ida. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Loren Bedell; brothers, Walter and John Kress; sisters, Elizabeth Long, Margaret Lefever and...

BirkheadWyatt Birkhead, infant son of Trey and Jennifer Birkhead, passed away Monday, August 31, 2009 at Dublin Methodist Hospital. In addition to his parents, Wyatt is survived by his brother, Maddox Birkhead; paternal grandparents, Yvonne (Keith) Wheeler and Jeffrey Birkhead; maternal grandparents, Sarah (Steve) Cassady; uncle, Matthew Collins; aunts, Allison Bunting and Michele (Craig) DuFresne. Arrangements have been entrusted to...

WARD Jack Ward, 75, of Grove City, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Jack and Mary (Speakman) Ward in Martin County, KY., on August 24, 1934, Jack was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Stephen Harness; sisters and brothers in law; Rosetta and Don Haynes and Jenny and Bob Rosenquist; brother,...

Karen M. Smith, 59, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2009. She was born on May 5, 1950 in Elmonte, CA to Kirman and Mary Annette (Falcon) Smith. In addition to her parents, Karen is survived by her sister, Sherry (Don) Davidson; nephew, Tim Davidson; nieces, Heather, Natalie and Allison Davidson; several cousins; caretaker and friend, Jackie Haines and her furry...

CUMMINGSRyleigh Dawn Cummings, infant daughter of Michael and Heather Cummings, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. In addition to her parents, she is survived by siblings, Austin, Jacob, MacKenzie, Trentin, and Madison; Momaw and Popaw, Sue and Kenny McElravey; Nana and Papaw, Mindy and Mike Cummings; great grandparents, Julia Justice, Judy Cummings, and Jerry and...

McKinster (nee Grubb)Betty Ann McKinster, 57, of Millersport, passed away Friday, August 28, 2009 at the Pickering House. She was born January 29, 1952, in Holden, W.Va., daughter of the late Harlin and Virginia Tackett Grubb. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her sister, Hazel. She is survived by her sons, Joseph Klowas and Ricky...

SEARLESConnie Ann Searles, age 53, of Gahanna, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at home. She was born to the late George Washington and Iva Ruth Searles on June 27, 1956 in Millfield, Ohio. Survivors include her children, Michael Mathias, Daniel Mathias, Misty (Tony) Rinehart, and Carissa (Joe Cruz) Ward; granddaughter, Jacki Rinehart; numerous siblings, and many nieces and nephews....

ShipleyDonald E. Shipley, 75, of Grove City, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 22, 2009. He was born July 6, 1934, in Okemos, Michigan, son of the late Edward and Venevera Shipley. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Louise and sister, Patricia Blum. He graduated from...

BIGGS-ROBISONMary Alice Biggs-Robison: Sunrise April 6, 1927, Sunset August 23, 2009. Mary Alice was the only daughter of Thomas and Leevonia Biggs. She was preceded by brothers; William, Harold, Thomas (Muff) and Roy (Tee). Mary is survived by sons; Michael (Linda) and Richard (Michelle Chambers); grandchildren; Lori (Paul) Embry and Michael Robison II; great grandson, Paul Michael Embry; sisters-in-law, Josephine...

YOUNGBonnie Lou Young (Horn), 69, passed away August 24, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her husband Philip and step-son, Philip Jr. Bonnie is survived by sons, Todd (Lisa) Young and Ryan Young; daughter, Ronda (Robert) Stout; numerous grandchildren; beloved great-granddaughter, Olivia and step-daughters, Karen (Curtis) Linton and Patricia Christian. She was also...

ZIMMERMAN-BARRETTElizabeth Zimmerman-Barrett, 95, a long time resident of Worthington, received her long awaited wish to be with the Lord on August 22, 2009. She was born in Follansbee, WV, on February 8, 1914 to Anna and John Benning. She was the youngest of five children all of whom preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her first...

JARRETT Delores Katherine Jarrett, age 76, of Columbus, passed away Friday, August 21, 2009. She was born on June 5, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Harry and Cornelia Hartman. Survivors include daughters, Carolyn Sue Frame, and Theresa (David) Neese-Bull; son, Dale Frame; grandchildren, Darrell Neese, Christopher (Faith) Neese, Heather Kimbel, Scottie Kimbel, and Selina Frame; great grandchildren, Christopher...

DAWSONPaul J. Dawson, age 58, of Grove City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 21, 2009. Paul worked in Food Service for Southwestern City Schools and was a local musician. He was a loving husband and devoted father. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Kathy Dawson; sons, David Lucas Dawson, and Jay Riley Dawson; siblings, Bob (Nancy) Dawson, Mary...

BIGELOWShelbie Jean Bigelow, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 21, 2009. She was born on January 26, 1939 in Clarksburg, Ohio to the late William Elzie and Mae Rowland. For many years Shelbie served the Lord through ministry alongside her husband Gerald, she was a deaconess and pianist for the Leroy Jenkins Crusades, and she was...

MARSH James R. Marsh, 82, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Martins Ferry, OH, on July 26, 1927, Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Blanche and James Lacina. Survivors include his wife, Mary (Sweet) Marsh; daughter, Patricia (Joseph) Elton; son, Thomas (Annie) Marsh; brother, Don (Harriet) Marsh; grandchildren,...

DRAKECarl Bernard Drake, age 76, of Orient, passed away Friday, August 21, 2009. Carl was born on February 1, 1933 in Groveport, Ohio to the late Carl L. and Olive Drake. Carl was married to his late wife Nancy on August 24, 1958. They spent most of their life together residing in Westerville and running Red Bank Harbor. Carl was...

FINLEYChad Ivan Finley, 31, of Columbus, departed this life unexpectedly on August 20, 2009. Born in Dayton, OH, living in Columbus, he was a loving son, true brother, devoted uncle and loyal friend to everyone. Chad is survived by his parents Carol and Jeff Fannin; brother and wife, Shane and Sandy Finley and loving niece Cami; grandparents, Ivan and Clara...

MullinsMavis Mullins, 78, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2009. She was born May 31, 1931, in W.Va., daughter of the late Rass and Mae Evans Farley. Mavis was also preceded in death by husband Roy Mullins; five brothers and three sisters. She retired from Celanese Plastics, Navistar and IBM. Mavis is survived by her daughter, Debbie Craft; sisters,...

BOYERPatricia "Sue" Boyer, 65, passed away, August 19, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents Albert Buck Davis and Matra Emma Wilson. She is survived by her soul mate, Gary Kinnaman who will always love her; sons, Jeffery and Shawn Boyer, daughter, Julie Kiser and grandchildren, Ashley, DJ and Jacob. Visitation will be Monday, August 24, 2009 from...