JohnsonJerry Johnson, 72, of Orient, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Whispering Pines Nursing Home. He was born September 20, 1936 in Adams County. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, John Johnson and brother, Paul Johnson. He worked for White Westinghouse for 20 years. Jerry is survived by his wife, June Smith Johnson; sons, Kenneth (Darlene), Joe...

ADAIR(SHIELDS) Darlene Doris (Shields) Adair, 83, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008. She was a very kind woman, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who will be greatly missed. She was born to the late Thomas Shields and Olive Taylor on March 31, 1925 in Portsmouth, OH. Graduate of Central High School. She is preceded in death by her...

RatliffNorma Ratliff, 75, of Thurston, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Carriage Court Nursing Home. She was born March 23, 1933, in Mendon, Missouri, daughter of the late John and Lucille Carpenter Doughty. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Earl Ratliff; sons, Gene Ratliff, Scott (Nancy) Knipe, Bill Knipe and Dave Ratliff; daughters, Leona (Andy)...

THOMPSON James E. Thompson, 72, of Westerville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 9, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Born to the late James H. and Gladys (Mayberry) Thompson in Cleveland, OH on November 26, 1935, Jim was also preceded in death by a brother, Walter Thompson. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Barbara (Frustere)...

LATHAMJohn V. Latham,52, passed away Tuesday,October 7, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving family. DeSales High School Bowling Coach for 2 years. Bronze Certified USBC Youth Bowling Coach. He was preceded in death by his father Bobby "Speck" Latham. John is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Joyce; mother, Janice Shelton; sons, Jeremy (Hope) Latham, and Justin...

GEORGE Mildred George, 66, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2008. Mildred was born on July 4, 1942 in Burnsville, N.C. to the late George and Laura Young. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandson, Brad Trulove. Mildred is survived by her husband of 47 and a half years, Paul George;...

RiebelAdam Jeffery Riebel, 37, of Orient, passed away suddenly October 4, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West. Survived by his loving family: wife, Anisha (Combs); sons, Brandon and Tyler; mother, Anita (Charley Hess) Plew; father, Jerry (Linda) Riebel; half sister, Sarah; sisters, Amy (Charlie) Kuder and Audra (Kerry) Kaiser; stepbrothers, Jeremy and Drew Hess; grandparents, Bill (Ruth) Riebel, Helen Plew; many...

BEERY Dwight C. Beery, 92, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2008, in the care of his loving wife. Born to Clayton and Alice (Bose) Beery on July 14, 1916, in South Perry, OH, Dwight was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Velma Bryant and Sylvia Howell; brothers, Merle, Wayne and Noble Beery. Survivors include his wife,...

ST. ONGE Blanche St. Onge, 85, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2008. Born to the late Montgomery and Bertha (Haglage) Monfort in Cincinnati, OH on October 9, 1922, Blanche was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert J. St. Onge and a son, William R. Speeg, Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Lenora (Rick) Loring; son, James...

GrimmAlice Grimm, 55, of Grove City, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008 at her residence. She was born December 29, 1952, in Columbus. Alice was preceded in death by her father, Emmitt Petty and brother, Larry Petty. She worked for over 35 years for Motorist Mutual Insurance. Alice is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Calvin Grimm; mother...

PHILLIPS Jenny L. Phillips, 69, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Jenny was born to the late Arthur and Nellie (Smallwood) Stewart on August 16, 1939, in Weeksbury, Kentucky, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Felix Stewart. Survivors include her daughters, Becky Phillips, Cathy (James) Ream; sons, Michael and...

SWIFT Ruth I. Swift, 66, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2008, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born to John T. and Irene R. (Voelker) Watters in Carmichaels, PA. on July 30, 1942, Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Tina Rene Swift and brother, Raymond Watters. Survivors include her husband of 45 years,...

MERRITTSDavid Merritts, 37, of Plain City, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 3, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. David was preceded in death by his mother, Judy A. Kneisley; sister, Dixie Leona Merritts; and niece Kaitlyn Ann McDonald. David is survived by his loving daughters, Taylor Merritts, Megan Vance, and Ali Vance; fathers, Gale Kneisley and Andrew Merritts; sisters,...

LATHERNSRose L. Latherns, 62, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Raymond and Frances (Lawson) Sims in Columbus on August 29, 1946, Rose was also preceded in death by several members of the Lucas, Brown and Sims Families. Survivors include her daughter, Tammy Latherns; sons, Cymone McConelle and Mike...

COOK-MORETTIBeverly S. Cook-Moretti, 55, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 28, 2008. Beverly was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Cook; and brother, Kenneth "Rusty" Cook. Beverly is survived by her daughter, Tia (Eric) Moretti-Doegen; son, James (Angela) Klausing; grandchildren, Jeremy, Scott, Abigail, Emma, and Vivianne; mother, Vivian Tucker; and brothers, David Cook, John Brokaw, and Tom...

BLACKBURN Denver L. Blackburn, 80, of Westerville and formerly of Wheelersburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Born to the late Melvin and Pansy (Scott) Blackburn in Portsmouth, OH on February 5, 1928, Denver was also preceded in death by his daughter, Vicki Sue Blackburn and step-father, Homer Bruce. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, he is survived...

TRAIMANMildred G. Traiman, 96, of Gahanna, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 29, 2008, surrounded by her loving friends. Born to the late Fredrick and Gertrude (Daimton) Grundy on February 12, 1912, "Aunt Millie" was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Maurice M. Traiman; brothers, Albert and James Grundy; sister, Edna Weideg. Survivors include...

O'DAY Betty L. "BeBe" O'Day, 85, of New Albany, passed away on Sunday, September, 28, 2008. Born to the late Bertram B. and Ethel (Barlett) Johnston in Pittsburgh, PA on December 12, 1922, Betty was also preceded in death two brothers, William and Paul Johnston; sister, Florence Johnston. Survivors include her daughter, Kathleen (Ronald) Moses; brother, Donald Johnston; grandchildren, Lisa...

HintonWalter Hinton, 82, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008 at O.S.U. Medical Center. He was born November 11, 1925, in Darbyville, son of the late Cyrus and Bessie Furniss Hinton. In addition to his parents, Walter is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Frederick Hinton; sisters, Mary Lahmon and Bernice Cathel. He served in the Navy...

DickensonWayne "Papa" Dickenson, 63, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008 at his residence. He was born June 22, 1945, in Columbus, son of the late John and Jean Allen Dickenson. In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by a grandson, Dennis; two brothers and six sisters. He served in the Army. Wayne is survived by...