CLARKSONLarry Joe Clarkson, 68, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Born to Arthur R. and Gladys Mae (Williams) Clarkson, on December 21, 1939 in Columbus, OH, Larry was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Earl Nicholson; father-in-law, Jack Schluep. Survivors include his wife, Linda (Schluep) Clarkson; daughters, Clarissa (Gary) Burns and Kimberly (Jeff) Clarkson-Mathias; sons, Burton...

TaylorFrancita Taylor, 84, of Urbancrest, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 30, 2008 at the James Cancer Hospital. She was born November 16, 1924, in Bracktown, KY., daughter of the late John Henry and Mildred Walker. In addition to her parents, Francita was preceded in death by her husband, James Peter Taylor; sons, James Preston and Walter Lee...

DUNNMarlene Denise Dunn, 49, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2008. Born to Fornia and Catherine (Clark) Plair in Cincinnati, OH on November 15, 1959, Marlene was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, James Alexander Dunn Jr; sons, James Alexander Dunn, III and Brandon Michael JuiShawn Dunn; sister, Francine L. (Lee) Vann; brother, Dwight...

FOWLERDonald A. Fowler, 66, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at his home. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the United States Air Force from March of 1963 until March of 1967. Donald is survived by his son, Shawn (Carrie) Fowler; grandson, Kalvin; and brother, Kenneth (Donna) Fowler. Memorial service will be held Wednesday,...

CATHEL Frances J. Cathel, 68, of Columbus, went home with the Lord and her Dad on Saturday, November 29, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Floyd C and Emma F. (Redifer) Lahmon on May 26, 1940, in Newark, "Fran" was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bill Lahmon. Survivors include her husband of 30 years,...

HUGHES David Cleveland Hughes, 46, of Columbus, passed away Monday, November 24, 2008 at his home. David was born in Columbus on February 17, 1962 to the late Earskin and June Hughes. David is survived by his daughters, Leah Hughes, Stormy Hughes, and Cheyenne Hughes; sisters, Scarlet (Russell) Taylor, and Starlene Pauley; brothers, Paul (Karen) Hughes, Rainard (Donna) Hughes, Avery...

BENNER Catherine A. Benner, 65, passed away November 26, 2008. Catherine retired from The Oakland Park Bar and Grill in 2001. She is survived by loving sons, Bob (Becky) Benner, Chet Benner and Mike Simon; grandchildren, Joshua and Melanie Benner, Vincent, Jullian and Joey Simon; siblings, Paul, Nancy, Don, and Gene. She will always be loved and not forgotten. Friends...

HooverGeorge Hoover Jr., 60, of Columbus, passed away Monday, November 24, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. He was born February 27, 1948, in Columbus, son of the late George and Wilma Wilson Hoover Sr. In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his sister, Janice. He is survived by his wife, Susan Nehr Hoover; daughters, Tammy...

HoltonVirginia G. "Fuzzy" (Cassady) Holton, 63, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Highlands Regional Hospital in Prestonburg, KY. She was born July 14, 1945, in Inez, KY., daughter of the late William and Lucia Cassady. In addition to her parents, Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, William Holton and sister, Anna Cassady. She is survived...

FugittBryce Fugitt, 75, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Lucasville, Ohio, son of the late Zachary and Margaret Neely Fugitt. In addition to his parents, Bryce was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Ratcliff; brothers, Chuck and Benny Fugitt; sisters, Shirley Keaton and Avena Nelson. He was a member of...

CollettDayley Collett, 88, of Baltimore, passed away Friday, November 21, 2008 at his daughters residence. He was born September 8, 1920, in Elkins, W.Va., son of the late Douglas and Louvada Kesling Collett. In addition to his parents, Dayley was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Johnson Collett; daughter-in-law, Linda Collett and all of his brothers and sisters....

ROBINSON Thomas "Tom" Robinson, 81, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Tom was born in Columbus on August 7, 1927 to the late Edgar and Pauline Robinson. He proudly served in the Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He worked as a roofer for 35 years. He was the adoring husband of JoAnn Robinson for 51 years...

GAREY Martha J. Garey, 86, of Westerville, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Jonas and Maude (Bryan) Midgley on July 13, 1922, in Mechanicsburg, OH, Martha was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Omar Tooker; husband, Robert Garey; brother, Gene Midgley. Survivors include her daughter, Marjean (Robert) Wray; grandchildren, Travis (Michelle)...

MARTIN Richard Martin 41, of Pickerington, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2008. Born to John M and Geraldine (Morgan) Martin in Columbus, OH on August 3, 1967, Richard was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his father, John (Carol) Martin; daughters, Ashleigh, Angelica and Amber Martin; sisters, Peggy (Randy) Davis and Marjorie Smith, Lori (Scott) Davis; brothers,...

EkdahlEvelyn "Elvi" Ekdahl, 84, of Columbus, passed away Monday, November 17, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. She was born February 22, 1924, in Baraga, Michigan, daughter of the late Erick and Emma Sipola. In addition to her parents, Elvi was preceded in death by a son, Steven Ekdahl; daughter, Margaret "Margo" LaPointe; granddaughter, Loretta LaPointe; brother Erick Sipola; sisters,...

BURNSIDEPatricia "Gail" Burnside, 57, of Gahanna, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2008. Born to Donald E. and Wilma Jean (Towe) Burnside in Dayton, OH on December 26, 1950, Gail was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her mother; sister, Nancy Poffenberger; brothers, Keith and Bruce Burnside; nieces, nephews, friends and special feline friends, "Sammy and Jasper". At...

PINNIX Elmer G. Pinnix, 90, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2008. Born to Charles and Ella (Reidel) Pinnix in Cleveland, OH, April 29, 1918, Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Alberta Failor and Ruth Burroughs; brothers, Kenneth and Oliver Pinnix. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Betty (Bayles) Pinnix; sons, Roger and Mark...

EPLEY Irvin James Epley, 71, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008. Born to Robert and Florence (Conkle) Epley on August 10, 1937, "Pat" was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Regina (Jones) Epley; son, James Westfall; sister, Merrill. Survivors include his daughter, Peggy Westfall; sons, William M. (Beverly Korting) Steward and Gregg (Carol) Westfall; sisters, Faith (Steve)...