RUSSELLHager "Bill" Russell, 77, loving husband, father, grandfather, retired carpenter, local 200, died August 30, 2008 at Mt. Carmel West. Mr. Russell was born in Magoffin County, KY, on June 22, 1931 to Robert and Sola Russell. In 1951 he married his loving wife June Chenoweth who survives. Survivors also include his son, William (Jenny) Russell; daughter, Melinda (Jay) Richards;...

PierreJean Joseph Gesnel Pierre was born in Chantal, Haiti on September 2, 1938. His father was Louinius Pierre and his mothers name was Louisina Fortune, though everybody in the neighborhood knew her as Man Nini. He was raised in the city of Cayes with his five other siblings, Nelson Pierre (Brother), Antoine Pierre (Brother), Marc Pierre (Brother), Louisina Pierre (Sister),...

MILLSPaul W. Mills, 87, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2008. Preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Rosemary (Vowell) Mills, Paul is survived by his son, Jonathan (Jon) and his daughter-in-law, Sharon; grandchildren, Taylor and Brooke Mills, all of San Jose, CA. Paul is a WWII veteran and worked for GM for 38 years....

SPRIGGSBob L. Spriggs, 49, of Grove City, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Spriggs; father, Charles Spriggs; and brother, Charles. Bob is survived by his daughters, Annette (Shaun) Queen, and Mary (Nic) Welch; grandsons, Nicolas and Matthew; mother, Nettie Spriggs; brother, Eddie; sisters, Nettie, Juanita, Charlene, Linda, Christine, and Becky; special...

LEAVITTRichard "Rick" H. Leavitt, 35, of Grove City, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Rick was born July 26, 1973 in Columbus, Ohio. Rick is survived by his parents, Sandy (Rod) Warner, and Charles Leavitt; son, Tyler Richard Leavitt; brother, Charles (Heather) Leavitt; sister, Tammy (Darren) Rigel; grandparents, Loretta and Stan Mayle; nephew, Chaz; nieces, Carli, and Casey; aunts, Janet,...

SullivanSadie Sullivan, 72, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Doctors West Hospital. She was born June 12, 1936, in Wayne Co., W.V., daughter of the late Paul and Jeanie Christian Pelfrey. In addition to her parents, Sadie is preceded in death by her husband Carl "Tuffy" Sullivan and brother, Jim Pelfrey. She was a member of Trinity...

KNAPP (Gabriel) Mary Ann (Gabriel) Knapp, 63, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy; parents Marion and Jean Gabriel. Mary Ann is survived by sisters, Joan (Dennis) Carfang and Nancy (John) Maynard; nephews Harrison and Jacob Maynard; many dear friends and brothers and sisters in...

BuchananDouglas Edward Buchanan, 46, of Grove City, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 24, 2008. He was born January 23, 1962, in Columbus. Douglas is preceded in death by his father, James Buchanan. He is survived by his wife, Tina Buchanan; son, Gary; daughter, Crystal Buchanan; mother, Patricia Buchanan; brothers, Robert (Pam) and Troy Buchanan; sister, Yvonne...

GilliamRandy Gilliam, 51, of Galloway, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 at the Kobacker House. He was born August 10, 1957, in Columbus, son of Leslie and Gladys Pennington Gilliam. Randy is survived by his wife, LaJuana Snavely Gilliam; sons, Jason and Shawn Gilliam; brother, Tony Gilliam; sister, Sharon Thompson; grandchildren, Amaya Kulp, Mekayla Hicks, Abigail Meade-Gilliam, Ava and Leilani...

ALLEN Jo Ann Allen, 56, of Columbus passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008 at home surrounded by her family. She was retired from Core Molding Inc. after 25 yrs. of service. Jo Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur "Spider" Everetts; father, Charles Allen; and sister, Sandra Andrews. She is survived by mother, Dorothy Allen; sister, Mary (Dale)...

MCDONALD Ruth F. McDonald, 81, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born to the late Leon and Orpha (Robey) Freyman, Ruth was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Leon Freyman. Survivors include her husband, Bernard McDonald; daughters, Carol (Craig) Blaine and Linda (David) Horn; sons,...

FISCHER Warren "Ralph" Fischer, 82, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Born June 27, 1926, in Columbus, Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Cedric and Hilda Fischer; sister, Mildred and brother, Richard Fischer. Survivors include his sisters, Norma Rossenberry, Ruth Lambert and Joyce (Hector) DeLarnay; brothers, Robert, James R., and Ronald Fischer; nieces, nephews, and...

REMALI-WRIGHTSELWilliam Robert Cray Wrightsel, 10 months, born October 28, 2007, passed away August 19, 2008 after a long courageous battle waiting for a new liver. William is survived by parents, Cassie Remali and William D. Wrightsel; grandparents, William R. II and Pam Remali, William and Donya Wrightsel, and Tara Weaver of Arizona; great grandparents, Jeannie and Garland Edwards, Carol and...

SheridanGary L. Sheridan Sr., 64, of Grove City passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at his residence. He was born March 6, 1944, in Columbus, son of the late Robert and Jean Sword Sheridan. Gary is survived by his wife, Cne Compton Sheridan; sons, Gary L. (Angela) Sheridan Jr. and Dwayne Hart; daughters, Gina (Steve) Kleiman, Colleen Sheridan, Alexis May...

YATES Helen V. Yates, 84, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Born to Roy and Nora (Thomas) Stimel on August 11, 1924, Helen was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters and 6 brothers. Survivors include her daughter, Alice M. (William) Eastwood; sons, Philip (Susan) and William (Debi) Yates; grandsons, Brian and William Jr. Yates; sisters,...

EPLINGWilliam E. Epling, 67, passed away August 15, 2008 due to an unexpected illness. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Flora B. Epling; mother, Mildred (Leo) Woods; children, Ruth (Phillip) Morton, Becky (Terry) Lester, David (Beverly) Epling, Dean (Lillian) Morton, Billy (Amanda) Morton; brothers, Robert (Elizabeth) Epling, Carlos (Brenda) Epling; sisters, Irene (Mike) Hill, Dale (Chuck) Wright,...

FILLINGERMichael James Fillinger, age 50, Columbus, OH, went to be with Jesus Aug. 15, 2008, at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Born in West Mansfield, OH, Feb. 27, 1958. Member of the Neil Avenue Baptist Church, former employee of COVA. Preceded in death by father, Charles and brother, Bill Fillinger. Survived by life partner of 30 years, David Garner of Columbus;...