PARSONSRoger Parsons age 59 of Columbus, OH, passed away Friday, April 18, 2008 at his residence of cancer. Roger was a truck driver for Independence Concrete Co. and retired from Rollins Trucking Companies. Born April 27, 1948 in Columbus to the late Lee Parsons and Geraldine (Beymer) Parsons. He leaves behind loving wife Sharon; daughter, Sherry; grandchildren, Roger, Amy, Danielle,...

HILL Bonnie Jane Hill, 81, of Grove City, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West. Bonnie was preceded in death only three days prior by loving husband of 58 years, Dave; parents, William and Lottie Mook; daughter, Carol; granddaughter, Carla; and brother, William "Sonny" Mook. Bonnie is survived by children, Martha (Roy) Jenkins, Dave (Patty) Hill, Pam...

GAHNCarri Ann Gahn, 34, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord, April 16, 2008. Preceded in death by her brother, Jason Gahn; grandparents, John and Lucy Gahn and brother-in-law, Jerry Hoke. She is survived by her son, Kyle Proulx; parents, John and Deborah Gahn; sisters, Lori and Rachel Gahn; brother, John; nephews, Sean and Camaron and brothers-in-law James and...

Carrol D. "Dave" Hill, 79, of Grove City, passed away Monday, April 14, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West. Dave was preceded in death by parents, Melvern and Ercel (nee Borror) Hill; daughter, Carol; granddaughter, Carla; one sister; and four brothers. Dave is survived by loving wife of 58 years, Bonnie; children, Martha (Roy) Jenkins, Dave (Patty) Hill, Pam (Gary) Dickson,...

BLAGGFrank E. Blagg, 67, of Orient, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at his home. He was born May 8, 1940 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Frank E. Blagg, Sr. and mother, Ruth Milligan. Frank was also preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Harriet; their two children,...

MCFARLANDBeulah F. McFarland, 63, of Columbus, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 12, 2008, after a long illness. Born to Clarence and Vestie (Herdman) Young in Robertsburg, WV, Beulah is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Dolly Young; step-father, George Tate. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Shelby McFarland; daughters, Audrey (Cecil) Parsons, Deanna...

WILLIAMS Isabel H. Williams, 86, of Columbus, passed into the arms of Jesus on April 14, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Henry W. and Fidella (Calloway) Wallace on October 3, 1921, in Gallipolis, OH, "Izzy" was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles H. Williams; granddaughter, Michelle Howell; 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Survivors include her...

VANCE Dorothy L. Vance, 70, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 14, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Excel and Ruthie (Ford) Foxx on June 28, 1937, in Memphis, TN, Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Norval Akers and Rupert Vance; son, Victor Akers; sister, Jeri Venable. Survivors include...

MARTINRalph E. "Marty" Martin, 81, of Galloway, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at home. Ralph was retired from the United States Marine Corps and from the United States Postal Service. He is survived by loving wife of 39 years, Marcia; daughters, Marci (Mario) Rosa, Heather (Kenneth) Brobst; son, Michael (Christina) Martin; grandchildren, Caitlin, Mason, Sarah, Rachael, Jacob, Kacey, Kenny;...

RATLIFFCurtis Ratliff, 95, of Columbus, passed away Monday, April 14, 2008 at Scioto Community. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army 244th QM Depot Co. Curtis was preceded in death by sisters, Julia Farmer, Alice Ratliff, Nancy Kendricks; brothers Jim Ratliff, Bart Ratliff, Henry Ratliff, Lonza Ratliff, and Lee Ratliff. Curtis is survived by wife, Sally; daughters,...

HUGHES Kenneth W. Hughes, 84, of Columbus, entered into eternal life on April 13, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Arthur and Mabel (Charles) Hughes in Jackson, Ohio, Kenny was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clarence and Arthur Hughes; sister, Evelyn Bowman Grotsky. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Meredith (Smallwood) Hughes; daughter, Grace Hughes;...

KellarJoyce E. Kellar, 73, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008 surrounded by her family. She was born June 20, 1934. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George J. Kellar Sr.; son, George J. Kellar Jr.; daughter-in-law, Karen Kellar; twin grandsons; sisters, Irene and Hilda. Joyce is survived by her daughters, Denisea (David) Bowles and Deborah...

RATLIFFLinda Ratliff, 63, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008 surrounded by loved ones. Linda was preceded in death by mother, Irene Dale. Survived by husband of 44 years, Don; sons, Chuck (Jeannie) Ratliff, and David Ratliff; daughter, Stephanie (Christopher) Smock; grandchildren, Cathy, Angel, Tina, Devin, Megan, Maraya, Crystal and Troy; and great grandson, Matthew. Special thanks to Mt....

ZapertJacklyn Zapert, 63, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008 at her residence. She was born July 16, 1944, in Nelsonville, daughter of the late Jack and Lillian Huddy Wilson. In addition to her parents, Jacklyn is preceded in death by her son, Robert Mohney and stepfather, Dr. Fred H. Hall. She was a member of the First United...

DownsWanda D. Downs, 86, of Columbus, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Convalarium at Indian Run. She was born July 3, 1921, in Warren, Ohio, daughter of the late Isaac Farmer Faurot and Gladys Fox Thompson. In addition to her parents, Wanda is preceded in death by her husband, Chester Downs; brothers, Eugene and William Downs and sister,...

YUILLBessie Yuill, age 84, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Eastland Manor. Preceded in death by father, Lucius Carroll and Mother, Mary Austin Carroll, five sisters, and two brothers. Survived by sisters, Barbara Alexander; nieces, Robin Alexander, Iris Alexander, Alisha (Anthony) Alexander-Bolton; nephews, Terry (Lorraine) Alexander, Rick Carroll; and many other relatives and friends....

WHITEWilton White, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2008, at the age of 83. Born on May 27, 1924 in Columbus, he was preceded in death by his brother, Willie E. White. Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Queen Brenda (Bing) White; daughter, Adelaide; sons, Marvin (Alice) White, Wayne and Robert; sister-in-law, Nancy Woodson; brothers-in-law, Henry (Hattie), Charles...

CUNDIFFAbra M. Cundiff, 46, of Johnstown, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2008. Born to the late Walter and Ruth (Sickles) Simmerman in Columbus on May 25, 1961, Abra is survived by her husband, Douglas; daughters, Mandi (Dennis) Speakman, Lori (Jeremy Ramsey) Cundiff, Kati (Andy Kirk) Cundiff; grandchildren, Tristan Speakman, Layla and Chloe Ramsey; best friend, Lee Cundiff; numerous aunts,...

HOPWOODHarry Bowen Hopwood, 83, of Grove City (Columbus), passed away at Monterey Care Center March 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry L. and Minerva, his wife of 45 years, Margaret Ann. He is survived by his sister, Hope Axline (Daniel), daughters Karen Kennedy (Steve), Tamara, and son Harry Fergus (Marty) of NV, stepchildren, Ronald Klein...

STANLEY (Canter)Rosaleta J. Stanley, 63, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to James and Frances (Riggles) Canter on June 9, 1944, in Wellston, OH, "Leta" was preceded in death by her parents; grandsons, Vilay and Thylor Thilat; brothers, Vernon C. Clark and Anthony W. Canter. Survivors include her husband, Randolph Stanley; daughter, Pamala...