LESTER Beverly A. Lester, 68, of Westerville, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Red and Clara Shelton in Columbus, OH on March 19, 1940, Beverly is preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Deborah Castle. Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Lester; daughters, Rhonda (Gary) Brewer and Deanna Howell; sons, Shawn (Lynn)...

GAVORCIK Pamela S. Gavorcik, 57, of Westerville, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to late Herbert and Sue (Young) Roehrs in Napoleon, OH on August 22, 1951, Pam is survived by her daughter, Erin Gavorcik; sons, Mark (Amy Williams) Gavorcik, Chad Gavorcik and Todd Gavorcik; brother, Timothy (Becky) Roehrs; grandchild, Bailey Gavorcik; niece,...

TERRYCarol Sue Terry, 68, of New Albany, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008, at home. Born to John and Thelma (Parker) Vanover in Louisa, Ky, on February 4, 1940, Carol is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cledith Terry 11/01/08; sister, Connie Cosner. Survivors include her daughter, Tamela (Craig) Gentzel; sons, Robert (Lane) Terry and Mark Terry; brothers, Charles...

WHITE Major (Ret.) Robert Wrentz White, Sr., born June 8, 1937, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Bob attended St. Mary's High School in German Village, although he entered military service at the age of 16, he still considered St. Mary's his alma mater. Bob retired a Major from the Army...

MCCLOUDJohnny Clayton McCloud, 58, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dixie Evans; daughter, Debra Kay McCloud; and grandsons, Isaac and Andrew. Johnny is survived by his wife and companion of 9 years, Kimberly McCloud; daughter, Sarah McCloud; sons, Patrick...

PFEIFFER (Erlenbach) Kaye Lucille Erlenbach Pfeiffer, 49, passed away unexpectedly, at St. Ann's Hospital on December 27, 2008, with her husband Rich by her side. Kaye was born to the late Harold and Gladys Erlenbach on April 14, 1959, in Columbus. Survivors include her loving husband, Richard "Rich" Pfeiffer; her best dog, "Buddy"; brother, Keith Erlenbach; sisters, Karen (Dan) Chapman...

CHRISTY Todd G. Christy, 71, of Grove City, passed away Friday, December 26, 2008. Born to Delmar and Mildred (Motter) Christy in Napoleon, OH on August 19, 1937, Todd is preceded in death by his parents and a sister Kate Adams. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Dorothy (Schliesser) Christy; son, Todd (Kelley) Christy; daughter, Stacy (Jeff) Cahill; sisters,...

HOLLINGSWORTHFrancis "Tootsie" Glace, age 74, residing in Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 24, 2008. Tootsie is preceded in death by her son, Tommy Glace, mother, Mary Sikosky, and step-father, Andrew Sikosky. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 55 years, Thomas "Lucky" Glace; children, Chris (Mark) Poland, Tim...

CarlyleLois M. Carlyle, 74, of Galloway, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West. She was born September 19, 1934, in Newark, daughter of the late Raymond and Elsie (MacDonald) Gordon. Lois is survived by her husband, Virgil Carlyle; daughters, Pamela (Bradley) Thomas, Debra (Robert) Youtz, Denise (Michael) Mote and Karen (Eric) Carlsen; brother, Robert Gordon; sisters, Raylene...

WRIGHTMargaret L. Wright, 81, departed this life on Tuesday, December 23, 2008. Born to Homer and Mary (Kauser) Roberts in Columbus, OH on May 21, 1927, Margaret is preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Ruth Seeger. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Lowell A Wright, Sr; daughters, Mary (Dan) Barr and Dianne (Wayne) Van Meter; sons,...

FUNK Edward J. Funk, 51. Of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2008, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born to Robert J. and Minnie (Harmon) Funk on September 8, 1957, in Springfield, OH, Ed was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Karen Reaper; brother, James Booth. Survivors include his daughter, Christina (Jeromy)...

YOUNG Jacquwlyn Young, 66, of Orient, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2008. Born to late Arlo J and Bertha (Chapman) Patten on October 5, 1942, in Springfield, "Jackie" is survived by her daughter, Gerri (Randy) Nester; sons, Douglas (Christine) Patten and Mark (Karla) Young; brother, Robert Patten; grandchildren, Kalen (Amanda) Nester, Kelsey Nester, Katie (Wayne) Dean, Keelia Nester, Crystal...

SmedleyBlain Emerson Smedley Jr., 66, of Grove City, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West. He was born February 25, 1942, in Columbus, son of the late Blain Emerson and Hazel Fern Taylor Smedley Sr. Blain is survived by his brother, Bill (Jean) Smedley; nephews, Jason (Anne) Smedley and Jeremy (Shannon) Smedley; great nieces and nephew, Arianna,...

Dalynaca Watrous, 11, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 19, 2008. She was born February 24, 1997, in Columbus. She was preceded in death by her great great aunt, Mary Hook. Dalynaca is survived by her mother, Michelle (Gary) Newsome; father, Dennis James Wilburn; sister, Madison Newsome; grandparents, Gloria Polesovsky, Sharon (Lester) Wilburn and Ron...

OrdersCarolyn Orders, 46, of Bradford, passed away Friday, December 19, 2008 at her residence. She was born June 21, 1962, in Columbus. Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Alvis Ford Hall; daughter, Tammy Lynn Hall and stepfather, Robert Hastilow. She is survived by her husband, Mike Orders; mother, Mary Hall Hastilow; sisters, Dianna L. Hall and Pauline Hall;...

SANDERS Buddy Sanders,86, passed away December 18, 2008 at ManorCare of Westerville. Buddy was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army. He retired from City Products after 38 years. Buddy is survived by his loving and caring wife of 61 years, Ruth; special friend, Vicky Cline. Friends may call Tuesday, December 23, 2008, from 11...

BoboJames Bobo, 78, of Grove City, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2008 at Monterey Nursing Home. He was born July 31, 1930, in Athens. James was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine Bobo. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Wood Bobo; son, Mitch (Vonda) Bobo; daughters, Cherie Bechtel and Terri Hoshor; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Visitation...

Alice May Wallis, 82, met the Lord on December 17, 2008 after a long struggle with cancer. She was born March 18, 1926 in Villa Park, IL to the late Andrew and Cassie Springer. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Lela Myler, Esther Edwards, Josephine Edwards, Catherine Wolatz, Jennie Weiher; brothers, Louis and David Springer. Alice is survived...

EstepEverett "Bud" Estep, 70, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at his residence. He was born May 6, 1938, in Marysville, son of the late Harold and Virginia Beatty Estep. In addition to his parents, Everett is survived by his wife, Karyla Payne Estep; children, Terri Wycuff, Gary (Marge) Estep, Jeff (Amanda) Estep, Jon (Cherie) Estep and...