SMALLEY Purl "Pete" Smalley, 88, of Gahanna, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008. Born to Thomas and Gertrude (Wills) Smalley in Bradford, OH on October 15, 1920, Pete was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen M. Smalley; grandson, Justin Prawlocki; 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Survivors include his daughters, Lenore (Jose) Chavez and Rebecca (John) Prawlocki; grandchildren,...

GUSSLERLawrence "Larry" Gussler Sr., 68, of Grove City, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Preceded in death by twin sister, Florence Mason; his parents; and many brothers and sisters. Survived by loving wife, Mary Ann; sons, Dominic (Jennifer); Mark (Mary), Lawrence Jr., and John; grandchildren, Caitlin, Miranda, and Mikey; sister, Martha Chapman; brother, Anthony "Hank"; and many nieces, nephews,...

AEH (shankle) Lucille Aeh, 75, of Columbus, passed away on November 1, 2008. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 5-8PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH with the Funeral Service on Thursday, November 6 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.

HayesCarolyn S. "Suzie" Hayes, 62, of Columbus, passed away Monday, October 27, 2008 at Grant Medical Center. She was born September 30, 1946. Suzie was preceded in death by a daughter, Robin Quall; mother, Mary C. Allen; brother, Steven M. Allen; grandparents, Joseph F. and Jessie C. Rott. She is survived by her son, Jerry M. Qualls; daughter, Tarie L....

TERRY Cledith E. Terry, 75, of New Albany, passed away November 1, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Eldridge and Sidney (Blythe) Terry in Ashland, KY on June 8, 1933, Cledith was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Marty, William "Hagar", Charles and Jessie Terry; sisters, Hannah Bell May, Mary Vanover and Sarah Terry. Survivors include his...

KORNER Orrell "Burnece" Korner, 92, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2008. Born to Burton and Aura (Shaw) Moore on July 17, 1916, Burnece was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Korner; sister, Leeta Mattox. Survivors include her daughter, Beverly (Donald) Reynolds; son, Donald (Kathy) Korner; grandchildren; Jerry (Lana) Wiley, Robert (Marcie) Wiley, Kelly (Robert) DiMcNeal,...

BlankenshipRev. Walter L. Blankenship, 81, of Columbus, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. He was born June 19, 1927, in Krolitz, W.Va., son of the late Enos and Dorcas "Dorothy" Kennedy Blankenship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard, Estel, Elmer and...

BLAINE Ruey Bell Blaine went to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, October 27, 2008. Born on July 11, 1917 in Leon, West Virginia. Lived in Columbus, Ohio most of her adult life. She was a member of Central Ave. Church of Christ in Christian Union for 50+ years. She loved her heavenly Father with all that was within...

MCNEALDonald L. McNeal, 70, passed on to be with the Lord on October 28, 2008. Born December 10, 1937 to the late Charles Benford and Virginia Mae McNeal. He worked at Ranco on 5th Avenue and as a self employed carpenter and cabinet maker for many years. Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Joan L. McNeal of Grove...

MATT Roger F. Matt, 68, of Galloway, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, October 27, 2008. Born to Earl P and Alice (Collins) Matt on June 29, 1940, in Danbury, Iowa, Roger was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Shirley Akins; brother, Wayne Matt; grandson, Kelsey Matt. Survivors include his wife, Joanna (Skapik) Matt; daughter, Tammi...

MORRISONHazel Lucille Morrison, age 91, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008. Hazel was the daughter of the late Bernie and Nannie Yeager. In addition to her parents, Hazel was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Morrison; son, Lionel Edwards; brother, Homer Yeager; and sisters, Fonia Frazier, and Marie Schreadley. Hazel is survived by her sons, Bernard Edwards and...

DAVIS Michelle D Davis, 45, of Grove City, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Roy and Dixie (Kirkbride) Barlow in Cambridge on April 3, 1963, Michelle is survived by her parents; husband, Richard; daughters, Samantha and Jillian Davis; son, Ryan Davis; brother, Michael (Carol) Barlow; grandmother, Virginia Barlow; brother and sister-in-law, Doug (Melissa)...

WardMarylin Ward, 60, of Grove City, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born April 18, 1948, in Pickaway Co., daughter of the late Alva and Gladys Brady Layton. Marylin is survived by her husband, David Ward; son, Todd Stevens; daughter, Trina (Andrew) Stevens-Pennell; brothers, Michael and Jeffery (Penny) Layton; sisters, Connie Roberts, Brenda...

THOMPSONTerry J. Thompson, 51, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, S. "Carl" J. and Ruth (Ford) Thompson, Terry was also preceded in death by 2 brothers. Survivors include his son, Aaron Thompson; Step-Mother, Janice Thompson; stepsons, Andrew and Joel Thompson; sister, Carol Smith; brothers, Danny (Wendy) Thompson and...

CUNNINGHAMDebby J. Cunningham, 58, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008. Debby was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Tony Cunningham, Sr. and her parents. Debby is survived by her daughter, Michelle (David) Bates; son, Tony (Shenna) Cunningham; 3 sisters, and 7 brothers. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 2:00PM-5:00PM at Newcomer Funeral...

MORRISDolores Irene Morris, age 82, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2008. Dolores was born in Sandusky, Ohio on June 19, 1926 to the late Frank and Mabel Naderer. She retired from Franklin County Children's Services. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Perlie R. Morris (1981); 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She is survived...

BAKER Carol D. Baker, 66, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2008. Born to the late Hermanus P. and Delora A. Baker on April 5, 1942, in Wichita, KS, Carol was also preceded in death by a sister, Laura Dean Baker. Survivors include her brothers, Sid (JoAnn) Baker and his children (Singkai and Jingwei) and Monty (Joan) and his children,...

WISECARVER Aubrianna N. Wisecarver, 10 months old, on Sunday, October 19, 2008, God gave her wings and took her to heaven. Born to Nicholas Wisecarver and Amanda Orr on December 4, 2007, Aubrianna is survived by her parents; sister, Angelina Coles; maternal grandparents, Dan and Debbie Orr; paternal grandparents, Terri Wisecarver and Jeff Wisecarver; aunts, Danielle Orr and Natalie Wisecarver;...

KERN Cathy Ann Kern, 48, of Columbus, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 20, 2008. Her humor, quiet elegance and strength of character touched all who knew her. She left our world a better place. Her three-year battle with pancreatic cancer inspired both her healers and fellow patients. Cathy wanted to thank the staffs of the OSU James Cancer Hospital...