SykesHenry B. Sykes age 97, of Columbus, Ohio peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday April 13, 2007. Loving and supporting husband and father born March 22, 1910 in Elkhart, Indiana. Preceded in death by parents Walter and Maud Sykes, sister, Carolyn,and loving wife of 60+ years, Ruth Lucille Sykes. Surviving children are Donna (Bob) of Kettering,...

POTTERRichard "Jim" Potter, Jr, 70, of Columbus, passed away April 14, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Opal (Reed) Potter Sr.; wife, Ruth; sons, Randy and Rick Potter and brothers, Virgil and Jack Potter. Jim is survived by his daughters, Robin Barber, Lorrie Potter, Michelle Potter; sons, Dale Potter, Bill Potter; sisters, Ethel Rayburn, Alice...

KellerJeralda Biehn Keller, 82, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's Hospital. She was born March 13, 1925, in Kenton, OH, to the parents of the late Gerald and Amy Lou (Brown) Biehn of Kenton, OH. In addition to her parents, Jerry is preceded in death by a brother, Raymond L. Biehn of Kansas...

GILLUMEdward Gillum, 75, of Columbus, passed away April 13, 2007. He was born September 26, 1931 in Burke, KY. He was preceded in death by his father, Wincel Gillum; stepmother, Mary Justice Gillum; mother, Vesta Thornberry and sister, Mary Wanda. Edward is survived by his wife, Lucille Lewis Gillum; children, Eddie David Gillum of Alaska, Dwight (Bonnie) Gillum, Christopher (Tina)...

FeltyRonald Felty, 74, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2007 at his residence. He was born November 17, 1932, in Rush, KY, son of the late Hobert and Toni Elam Felty. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother and sister. Ronald served in the Army and retired from commercial motor freight. He is...

PHARIONTina Marie Pharion, 38, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 12, 2007. Born to Jeffrey Pharion and Sandra Kay Ellis on March 16, 1969, Tina is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Charlotte Beal; paternal grandfathers Eddie L. Pharion and Robert Emrich. Survivors include her daughters, Andrea Lynn and Delana Marie Russell; grandmother, Jeanine Emrich; great aunt, Dolly Carney;...

RojasMrs. Edwina Jean Rojas, age 71, was called home to be with the Lord Monday, April 9, 2007 at Westminster-Thurber Retirement Community. Edwina was born June 29, 1935 to the proud parents of the late Edwin and Pearlie Mitchell Hughes of Columbus. Edwina came to know the Lord at an early age and she attended public school in Columbus. She...

WeberJohn D. Weber, 90, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at Westminster-Thurber Retirement Community. He was born April 5, 1917, in Jamestown, New York, son of the late Nicholas and Maria Yochum Weber. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his brothers, Nicholas and Martin Weber. He served in the Army during WWII and...

POWELLKathy J. Powell, 52,of Grove City, passed away April 9, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, William B. and Gracie M. (Pendelton) Lyons Sr. Kathy is survived by her husband, Joshua Powell Sr.; daughter, Vaunita Thompson; sons, Joshua Lee (LeeClaire) Powell Jr., David Lee (Shantel) Powell; grandchildren, Muniya, Sharmaine, Khialya, Gregory, Kendrick, David Jr., Daijah; foster children,...

HigginsRobert G. Higgins, 82, of Hilliard, passed away Monday, April 9, 2007 at The Arbors of Hilliard. He was born May 20, 1924, in Cuyahoga Co., son of the late Wendell and Thelma Rimback Higgins. Robert served in the Navy during WWII and The Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Alice Palmer (Kress) Higgins; son, Mark Higgins; daughter,...

YOUNGColleen Young, 56, of Columbus, passed away April 7, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Bessie (Canterbury) Dingess and sister, Christine. Colleen is survived by her daughter, Virginia (Edward) Mossburg; grandchildren, David Speakman, Zachery Mossburg, Zedakiah Mossburg; great-grandson, Devin Speakman; former spouse, Albert Young; sisters, Emma Coleman, Brenda (Glenn) Blanton, Judy Porter; special friend, Roy...

TURNERKeith Alan Turner, 36, of Grove City, passed away April 6, 2007. Born to Bruce and Linda (Jaynes) Turner, Keith is preceded in death by son, Tyler; father, Bruce Turner; grandparents, Harold and Dolly Jaynes. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer K. (Bryant) Turner; son, Trevor Keith; mother, Linda Turner; aunt, Joni Jaynes; brothers, Kenny (Laura) Turner and Kevin Turner; nieces...

GEARHEART Kenneth "Gordon" Gearheart, 64, of Grove City, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. Born to the late John B and Manda (Ratliff) Gearheart in Hueyville, KY, Gordon is preceded in death by 1 sister and 3 brothers. Survivors include his wife, Penny (Bandy); sons, Kenneth (Sue), Bret, and Wade (Tonya) Gearheart, Terry Hall;...

STARNERNova P. Starner, 88, of Powell, passed away April 3, 2007. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Joann Cordle and son, Nelson Wells. Nova is survived by her children, Judy Speakman, Jack (Gloria) Wells, Arlene Crislip, Dr. Carol (Ray) Taimanglo; 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 6, 2007,...

VAWTERSRosaline Vawters, 84, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at Mt. Carmel West. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Howard Vawters Sr. and sons-in-law, Jack Barkow and Mike Jordan. Rosaline is survived by her son, Howard Jr.; daughters, Chelsea Vawters, Cheryl (Mark) Seelbach, Crystal (Jeff) White and Carol Jordan; grandchildren, Brett, Sean...

BEATTYKayla Rose Beatty, infant, passed away March 31, 2007. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, James Laverack and paternal grandmother, Vallarie Beatty. Kayla is survived by her parents, Justin Beatty and Chrystal Laverack; brother, Gage Beatty; grandparents, Rose (Larry) Dalton, James (Debbie) Beatty; aunts, Lacey, Julie, Keisha, Teresa, Courtney, Stephanie and uncles, James and Michael. Visitation will...

ALLENHelen Allen, 81, of Columbus, passed away April 2, 2007. She was preceded in death by her son, Alvin; 4 sisters and 1 brother. Helen is survived by her loving husband, Robert; son, Robert (Rebecca) Allen; daughters, Carolyn (William) Climer, Mary (David) Whaley, Patty (Jerry) Perrigo, Dorothy (Mark) Rodecker; Kelly Allen daughter in law, numerous grandchildren, Great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren;...

KEEFERHelen J. Keefer, 85, of Westerville, formerly of Hudson, FL. passed away April 1, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Amanda (Russell) Robbins; Husband, Albert; sister, Ceola Huf and several brothers. Helen is survived by her sons, Jim (Janet) Keefer of North Carolina, Robert (Madalyn) Keefer of Plain City, OH, Ronald Keefer of Texas; numerous...

WILLIAMSRalph D. Williams, 61, of Columbus, passed away March 29, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Norma (Shinkel) Williams and sister, Cindy. Ralph is survived by his wife, Vicky; sons, Ralph (Tracy), Joe, Colby (Michelle) Williams and Gary McCarty; daughters, Margie (Jim), Lynnetta, Amy, Christine Williams; 11 grandchildren; brothers, Ed (Mary) and Charles (April) Williams...

WoodruffLawrence Edward Woodruff, 56, of Gahanna, passed away Friday, March 30, 2007 at St. Ann's Hospital. He was born April 26, 1950, in Columbus, son of the late Floyd and Marguerite McDevitt Woodruff. In addition to his parents, Lawrence is preceded in death by a sister, Mary F. Nosbisch. He served in the Army during Vietnam and also retired from...