HAWKINS Orville Kenneth Hawkins, Jr., LPN,LISW,MSW,PhD, 65, of Lincoln, MO., passed away on Monday, June 11, 2007, at his home. He was born on May 22, 1942, at Boston, Massachusetts, a son of Orville Kenneth and Lillian Christine (Jason) Hawkins, Sr. Preceded in death by his parents and a step-son, Gregory Godwin, Orville is survived by his wife Peggy (Sample)...

MorganJudith Ann Eichensehr Morgan, 71, of Gahanna, passed away Friday, June 8, 2007 at St. Ann's Hospital. She was born November 18, 1935, in New Albany, daughter of the late William and Thelma Greene Eichensehr. In addition to her parents, Judith is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Morgan; two brothers and a sister. She is survived by her...

THOMPSONJo Ann Marie Thompson, 78, of Grove City, passed away Monday, June 11, 2007 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Born May 5, 1929 in Columbus, the daughter of the late Helen and Donald B. Garnett Sr. Retired from Sears Distribution Center. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Bob Snyder of Grove City; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Carol Garnett...

LeMAITREJoan L. LeMaitre, 61, of Grove City, passed away June 10, 2007 She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Joan (Confer) LeMaitre. Joan was a graduate of Grove City High School Class of 1964 and received her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Franklin University. She worked for many years with Lazarus and Quaker Oats Company....

ELLENWOODJoseph R. Ellenwood, 64, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away June 8, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Rose (Nero) Ellenwood; daughter, Kelly Jo Ellenwood and brother, George Ellenwood. Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Sally; son, Todd (BJ) Ellenwood; daughter, Amy (John) Van; grandchildren, Brianna, Andrew, Caelyn, Joseph, Jeremy, Justin, Jason, Zachary, Stephen;...

BRECKENRIDGEKenneth E. Breckenridge, 84, of Grove City, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Monterey Care Center. He was born, March 6, 1923, to the late Clyde and Merle (Shover) Breckenridge. Also, preceded in death by son, Kenneth "Pete" Breckenridge; sisters, Janice Ray and Marian Mitchell. He graduated from Grove City High School, "Class of 1941", was a veteran of...

CLARKRonald Clark "Red", 71, of Columbus, passed away June 5, 2007 after a two year long battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Mabel Clark; brothers, Philip, Raymond and son, Jeffrey Clark. Ronald is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn; sons, Ronald Jr., Keith A. and Brian L.; brother, Leon and 11 grandchildren....

Fox Leah LaVelle (Luedtke, Britton, Yates) Fox, 74, of Columbus, June 5, 2007, at Kobacker House. Born April 24, 1933 in Walla Walla, WA, Leah lived most of her adult life in Columbus. She worked for the State of Ohio for 37 years beginning in the Attorney General's office and retiring from the Department of Transportation. Leah loved her cats,...

MCCLEERYDiana Belle McCleery, 78, of Grove City, passed away June 6, 2007 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Letty Slack and her son-in-law, Lowell Smith. Diana is survived by her daughters, Rita Smith, Virginia Cotner; grandchildren, Robert (Beth) Cotner, Jason Smith and great-grandchildren, Harrison, Bradley and Audrey Cotner. Diana enjoyed spending her time...

WENDJeffrey C. Wend, 38, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, surrounded by his loving friends and family. Born on August 3, 1968, in Columbus, Jeffrey is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Alberta Staten; brothers, Charles (Sonny) Staten and Roger Staten; sisters, Marlene Parsons and Brenda Stanley. Survivors include his brother, Harry (Judy) Staten; sisters, Sharon (William)...

ISHEIMRuby Gau Isheim, 74, of Harrisburg, passed away June 2, 2007. Ruby is survived by her husband, Albert; son, William Gau; daughter, Connie Swisher and her husband Burly; grandchildren, Candice Linley, Sam Swisher; sister, Glenna Vekas; brother, Eugene Francis and a host of nieces and nephews. Ruby had a very strong faith and loved the Lord. Visitation will be held...

LILLIEPhyllis Ann Lillie, 68, of Orient, passed away June 1, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Ruth (Gleason) Francis. Phyllis is survived by her children, Ruth (William) Coriell, Jay Lillie, Lowell (Angie) Lillie, Ann Lillie; grandchildren, Jessica and Samantha Lillie, Veronica and Devin Clark, Scarlett Lillie; great grandchildren, Tiffany and Miranda Monst; special friends, Corrina...

Miller-SerigDorothy Miller-Serig, 86, of Westerville, passed away Friday, June 1, 2007 at the Village at Westerville Retirement Center. She was born October 9, 1920, in Lancaster, daughter of the late Porter and Pauline Dollison Kauffman. In addition to her parents, Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Lloyd Miller and husband of 14 years, Chester Serig;...

AlexanderCarl D. Alexander, 81, of Powell, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Crown Point Care Center. He was born December 1, 1925, in Columbus, son of the late Tryko and Alfrieda (Barrent) Alexander. In addition to his parents, Carl is preceded in death by a son, Tryko Alexander; brothers, Gordon and Edward Alexander; sister, Florence Long and former wife,...

Flannery Edward P. Flannery, 75, of Worthington, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at his residence. He was born March 17, 1932, in Chicago, IL, son of the late William and Magdeline Schleicher Flannery. Edward retired from the Air Force and served in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Betty Burns Flannery; sons, Kevin Flannery,...

BRYANT Hubert W. "Cooper" Bryant, 83, New Albany, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. Born to the late Hubert W. and Nan (Calloway) Bryant in Harlan, Ky., Hubert is preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include his wife Janet (Bowman) Bryant; son, James W. (Carla) Bryant; sisters, Agnes Bird and...

BARNETTNelson L. Barnett, Jr., (Captain USAF, Retired) 80, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2007, surrounded by his wife, Emma, sons, Dylan Carl and Dana L. Barnett, and loving cousin, Joan Smith at Villa Angela Nursing Home. Born to the late Dr. Nelson L. and Naomi (Willis) Barnett, Sr., on February 19, 1927, Nelson is survived by his wife, Emma...

COCHENOURHelen Marie (Harris) Cochenour, 90, of Columbus, passed away May 28, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Donald Cochenour. Helen is survived by her children, Donna Turberville, Gary Cochenour, Dianne (George) Cook; grandchildren, Lisa Kinney, Dianne Dillon, Donald Cook, Dorothy Cook; great-grandchildren, Robert Christman, Alyssa Christman, Isabella Kinney, Homer Dillon and James Dillon. Funeral...

WALDRONAlva E. Waldron, 77, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2006, at Mount Carmel West. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, 2-4PM & 6-8PM at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio. Messages of condolence may be left at www.NewcomerFamily.com

HILEMANSteven James Hileman, 22, of Columbus, passed away May 23, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Ashley Hileman; father, Kevin (Aimee) Hileman; mother, Diana Hileman; sisters, Samantha Swank, Brandi Hileman, Stephanie Coffman; brothers, Chad (Tanya) Hileman and Kody Hileman; mother-in-law Patricia Felton; father-in-law, George Felton; grandparents, Chuck and Sally Swank, Barbara and Fred Wiesner, Bernice Hemmelgarn and Kenny Hemmelgarn;...