METTLER Dorothy J. Mettler, 70, of Columbus, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 13, 2009. Born to Oscar D. and Dorothy L. (Stephenson) Myers in Columbus, OH on March 15, 1938, Dorothy was employed with the State of Ohio, Department of Taxation as a Tax Investigations Agent for the past 20 yrs. Dorothy was a compassionate woman who...

HINES (Brobst)Fauntabelle M. "Fauntie" Hines, 85, of Dublin, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Born to Myrle and Ethel (Golden) McKitrick on October 2, 1923, in Columbus, Fauntie is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mildred Zimmerman; brother, Myrle McKitrick Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Jan (Jan) Walton-Rozanski; son, Sam (Gennie) Brobst; grandchildren, Brent (Kelsey) Walton, Jason (Michelle)...

ADAMSMercedes Jane Cutshall-Adams, 87, of Ashville, formerly of Grove City, entered the spirit world on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Preceded in death by eternal companion, Ivan Harold Adams; daughter, Candace; grandson, Seth; parents, John D. Cutshall and Mary Stapleton-Cutshall; 3 sisters; and 3 brothers. Survived by daughter, Doris (Wade) Dunham of Ashville; son, Timothy (Michele) Adams of Westerville; sister, Marcella...

SimonsJohn Henry Simons Jr., 82, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born December 27, 1926, in Columbus, son of the late John Henry and Mary Ellen Still Simons Sr. John served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of V.F.W. Post 495. He is survived by his sons,...

VANCENathan Anthony Vance, age 4 months, passed away March 9, 2009 at Children's Hospital. Nathan is survived by his loving parents, Kyle W. Vance Sr. and Stephanie R. Martin; brothers, Noah J. Noble, Kyle W. Vance Jr., and Kody E. Vance; grandparents, Mark (Beverly) Martin, Robin Rogers, and Danny (Debra) Tackett; great grandparents, Ron (Maryann) Martin, Ed (Eleanor) Evans, and...

BLEVINSJoey Jay Blevins, 47, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009 at his home. He was born to the late Jay and Mary Blevins on November 3, 1961 in Floyd County, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, Joey was preceded in death by his brothers, James Blevins, and David Ratliff. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Little; daughters,...

SOTHARDJeffrey Lynn Sothard, 54, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009. He was born to the late William and Mary Jane Sothard on September 9, 1954 in Grove City, Ohio. Jeffrey is survived by his loving wife Patty. He is the loving father of Brittany Sothard and Toni (Lou) Fusco; and step-sons, Timothy, Robert, and Adam. Dear brother of...

MADEKER David L. Madeker, 70, of Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Born to Ralph and Ella (Wheeler) Madeker on March 7, 1938, in St. Louis, MO, David is preceded in death by his mother and a brother, Ralph A. Madeker. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn (Fletcher) Madeker; father, Ralph Madeker; son, David A. Madeker; brothers, William (Donna)...

GUITNER Eva T. Guitner, "Meme", 81, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Born to Fred and Rose Eing in Corning, OH on August 10, 1927, Eva is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Dolores and Rosemary; brother, Carl. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Richard Guitner; daughter, Theresa (Sut) Loscko; sons, Rick (Mary), Mark (Paula)...

SeeleyRenee Ann Seeley, 43, of Columbus, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 2, 2009 at her residence. She was born September 14, 1965, in Buffalo, NY. Renee was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Forsyth Seeley. She is survived by her father, James A. Seeley; sister, Sherrie Seeley; brothers, Scott (Lisa) Seeley and Eric (Pam) Seeley; nieces, Sara, Caitlin,...

McClaryDennis McClary, 32, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009 at the Kobacker House. He was born October 30, 1976, in Columbus, son of William F. and Mary Langdon McClary Sr. Dennis was preceded in death by his brother, William F. McClary Jr. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons, Donovan and Jadyn McClary; sisters,...

NOEL Wilma R. Noel, 68, of Pataskala, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Jerry M. and Ruth F. (Orin) Picklesimer, on July 24, 1940, Wilma is preceded in death by her parents; husband, David Paul Noel; sister, Patricia Montgomery. Survivors include her daughters, Ruth Ann (Brady Ray) Hackney and Lyda Pauline (Albert)...

FrenchGeorge B. French Jr., 77, of Grove City passed away Friday, February 27, 2009 at Brown Memorial Home. He was born December 15, 1931, in Gallipolis, son of the late George and Sybil Dent French Sr. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his brother, James French. He is survived by his wife of 55 years,...

MOORELarry R Moore, age 58 of Groveport, passed away on February 28, 2009 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Preceded in death by his parents, Stroder and Elizabeth Moore. Larry is survived by his loving and caring wife of 38 years, Barbara; daughters, Kimberly (Steven) Brown, and Jennifer (Jon) Wirick; grandchildren, Trent, Andrew, Haley, Trevor, and Isaac; sister, Kristy Moore; brothers,...

ALLEN Nathan James Allen, age 33, of Columbus passed away early Thursday morning at his residence. Born January 3, 1976 in Lima, Ohio to Frank and Joyce (Seem) Allen, of Galloway.He is survived by his parents and sister April (Eric) Leasure, daughter Elisabeth Allen, of Kentucky and adopted sister-friend Nicki Bodine. Nieces Chelsea, Abi, Alex Leasure and Katie Bodine. Grandmother...

CREPSHeather Lynn Creps, 42, Columbus, Oh., formerly of Lincoln, Neb., died suddenly Thursday, February 19, 2009. Employed by United Dairy Farmers. Member of New Life Church Gahanna. Celebration of her Life will be held at New Life Church of Gahanna, 3690 Stygler Road, Gahanna, Oh. 43230 on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 12Noon. Arrangements entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home NE...

AndersonBeatrice Lou "Bea" (Lansing) Anderson, 74, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at her residence. She was born November 22, 1934, in Pike County, daughter of the late Fred and Ruby (Locke) Lansing. In addition to her parents, Bea was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur "Dutch" Anderson whom she married on May 23, 1951 in Greenup,...

HARRIS (Franco)Linda D. (Franco) Harris, 61, of Gahanna, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Linda is the daughter of the late Henry and Betty (Ballenger) Jenkins. Survivors include her daughters, Gina Franco Atkins and Sharon (Terry) Luft; sister, Toni (Doug Schmidt) Jenkins; brother, George (Kyou) Martz, of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Paige Claar, Kayla Luft...