KINGBonnie S. King, 62, of Columbus, passed away March 2, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Beatrice Travis. Bonnie is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Jerry King; daughter, Terri King; grandchildren, Kyle and Cameron King; sisters, Shirley Stanford, Jeannie Tatro, Margie Webb and Nancy Sniffen. Bonnie was a member of Chalfant Methodist...

YOUNGJohn "Jay" Young, 65, of Grove City, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, John C. Young. Jay is survived by his wife, Judy Young; sons, Travis Young of California, Jamie Young of Florida; mother, Ruth Young; stepdaughter, Kimberly Hughes; stepson, David Castle; grandchildren, Amber, Josh, Justin, Jordan, Allison; numerous aunts, uncles and...

DaviesHelen M. Davies, 94, of Columbus, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008 at Arlington Court Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born August 10, 1913, in Columbus, daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Brown. In addition to her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Glyndwr Davies. She is survived by her son, John (Kriti) Davies; daughters,...

BOSTICMarshell L. Bostic, 22 months, precious baby girl born April 16, 2006, was called home Monday, February 25, 2008. Marshell is survived by her mother, Marcisa Bostic; twin sister, Marshawna; brother, Marshawn; aunts, Leslie Gilbert, Toi Sturkie; uncle, Marcus Sullivan Bostic; maternal grandparents, Tonya Sullivan and Marc Bostic; paternal grandmother, Carol Knight; great-grandparents; great, great-grandparents; great aunts; great uncles and...

HENDERSONEdna L. Henderson, 78, of Columbus, went to be with The Lord, February 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leslie "Bud" and parents, James and Goldie Semons. Edna is survived by her daughters, Edna (Roger) Yontz, Cindy Sweeney; sons, Robert "Bobby" Nichols, Kevin (Paula) Henderson and Jake Sweeney; very special sister, Helen Stiles; brother-in-law, Garland...

JOYNERBeverly Ann Joyner, 72, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 25, 2008 at her home. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Joyner, Sr.. Beverly is survived by her son, Richard (Judy) Joyner, Jr.; daughters, Cheryl (Ray) Baker, Theresa (Larry) Fyffe, Carla (Pat) Littlefield, Michelle (Matt) Severns, ; 17 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother, Carl (Shirley) Davis,...

HinkleJames Hinkle, 60, of Dublin, passed away Monday, February 25, 2008 at his residence. He was born January 4, 1948, in Circleville, son of the late Elbia and Inez Sisson Hinkle. Jim worked for Autobody Supply Co. for 43 years. He is survived by his sons, Brad and Brian (Raquel) Hinkle; grandchildren, Justen Hinkle, Ryan and Sara Kackley, Ashley and...

JEWELLLarry G. Jewell, 52, of Columbus, passed away February 24, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit and Patricia Jewell. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Penny; daughters, Pamela (Brian) Bowman, Carol (Jason) Hardbarger, Casey Jewell; grandchildren, Alexis and Sierra Bowman, Hayley and Heaven Hardbarger; sisters, Linda (Mike) Lute, Wanda Horsley, twin sister, Sharon (Ron) Petty,...

Rev. Grace Marie Beckman, 73, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2008, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born July 2, 1934, in Cincinnati, daughter of the late Joseph and Grace Neiderhelman Beckman. Gracie founded the Cosmic Reality School in 1979, Cosmic Reality Store in 1981, Cosmic Garden of Inner Light Church in 1993 and her own Expo called...

ADAMSWesley E. Adams, 50, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 22, 2008 at his home. Wesley was preceded in death by his father, Fred Adams; and sister, Linda Schroeder. Wesley is survived by his wife, Teresa; sons, Shawn (Kira), Jason, Matt, Rob; grandchildren, Haley and Brandy; mother, Wilma Adams; sister, Joy (Terry) Stuff; and brother, Steve (Kenricka) Adams;...

Hill-Dew Barbara Jean "B.J." Hill-Dew, age 57. Born on November 23, 1950 to the late Robert J. and Alwilla Butler Hill. She was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at Kobacker House Hospice. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Robert Hill, Manson Hamilton, and Delores Rogers. She is survived by siblings, James...

MARTINGlenna M. Martin, 77, of Columbus, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2008. Born to the late Harold and Nellie (Fitzpatrick) Coey in Columbus, Glenna is survived by her husband, of 56 years, Clarence; daughters, Vicky (Frank) Demandante and Debra (Ken) Abraham; grandchildren, Nicole, Jennifer, Billy, Jamie; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby Faoiz. Glenna retired after 30 years with the PUCO....

MCCLASKEY Cecil E. McClaskey, 79, Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Born to the late Cecil C. and Clelia (Wheeler) McClaskey in Huntington, WV, Cecil is also preceded in death by his wives, Leola (Dye) and Christine (Cotton) McClaskey; brothers, Cecil Clay Jr. and Paul McClaskey; sister, Melva McClaskey. Survivors include his sons,...

EMERSONWesley C. Emerson, Grove City, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 21, 2008, at his residence. Born to Charles and Florence (Harshfield) Emerson, Wesley is preceded in death by a brother, Bill. Survivors include his wife, Anita (Tekell) Emerson; daughters, Rachel (Seth) Hiser, Sarah and Tiffany Emerson; sister, Aleatha (Blaine) Moyer; brother, Charles (Joan) Emerson; grandson, Dietrick Hiser.Wes lived as...

HICKS Norman Dale Hicks, Sr., age 72 of Canal Winchester, passed into Eternal Life on February 19, 2008. Preceded in death by parents Emmett and Edith Hicks, brothers Richard and Kenneth Hicks and grandson Joey Hicks. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife Bernice, sons Norman Dale, Jr. (Donna), Edward Buns (Joe Davy), Greg Buns (Kala), Steve Klein (Brandy);...

MOSERMaria Moser, 37, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 18, 2008. Maria was born on May 5, 1970 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras and was adopted by parents, Edward and Rosa Klank who preceded her in death. Maria was always a joy to be around and truly cared for those around her. She was devoted to her family, friends and her...

BradfordBetty Bradford, 75, of Columbus passed away Monday, February 18, 2008 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born May 31,1932, in Michigan, daughter of the late James and Bessie (Ogden) Donahue. In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm "Mac" Bradford; son, Michael Robinson; sisters, Birdie M. Bailey and Kathleen Farmsworth; brothers, Jimmy and...

Thomas Marion Major went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 17, 2008. Born June 19, 1924 to Marion and Esther Major in Frankfort, Indiana. One of five children: Martha Schaffer, Harry Major and Madge Lund, all deceased. Survived by wife, Merle Marie (Patty) nee Hancock whom he married September 24, 1949, sister Pearl McIntosh of Frankfort, Indiana, children Jeffrey,...

LOMBARDOAs of Monday, February 18, 2008, our lives will never be the same. After 70 years, Jim Lombardo released his soul into the arms of our savior, Lord Jesus Christ. He accomplished many honorable things in his life, but his pride and joy was his family. A devoted and loving husband to Betty, his wife of 44 years; dad to...

BURGOONJaynet Lee Burgoon, 70, of Darbydale, passed away February 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell E. Burgoon. Jaynet is survived by her daughters, Connie (Greg) Caudill, Donna (Richard) Kosydar; son, Gary Mangus; grandchildren, Brooke, Kimberly and Stephanie Kosydar, Bret and Conrad Mangus, Shawn and Jason Caudill; great-grandchildren, Hunter and Brant Caudill; sister, Ree Martin and...