LEAVY, Lillian B, 89, of Columbus, passed away May 11, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Leavy. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janis and Tim Newman; grandchildren, Bob Newman and fiancee Hannah Charters, Matt Newman and Ken Newman. Lillian is also survived by her dear friends, Pat and Ron Pinkham, Marilyn and Ray...

HARTLEY Joan E. (Norris) Hartley age 79 of Columbus passed away Sunday Evening May 8, 2005 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, after a short battle with pneumonia and heart failure. It was Mothers' Day and she was greeted in Heaven by Jesus and her loving daughter Cindy. She was born June 2, 1926 at Celina, Ohio. Joan was a retired...

Gary L. Baker age 53, of Delaware, Ohio passed away Monday May 9, 2005 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He is survived by Ina Baker; his parents Royce and Peggy Baker; Brother David Baker Sons Darrin (Tamee) Sellers and Kevin (Amy) Sellers; Grandchildren Tara Carter, Tiffany, Zachary Brandon, Paige and Summer Sellers and Ben Colburn; as well as many nieces, nephews...

ULREY Dennis L. Ulrey Sr., 58, died May 3, 2005. Retired Locomotive Engineer. Proud Veteran, father and friend. Memorial Service to be held Saturday, May 7, at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 3047 E. Dublin Granville Rd. Visitation 12Noon. Service 1 p.m. followed by reception for family and friends.

Susie Cavanaugh age 46 departed this world from her home on 2998 Hiawatha Ave. Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her Mother Lyla Kay Collins; Sons John Wayne Beam Jr., Michael Jeffrey Beam and Gregory Allen Beam; Daughters Susan Ray Beam and Sheila Kay Beam; Mariah Shay Lynn Hurt and 8 other grandchildren and Sisters Lila R. Verne, Myrtle Marie...

JOHNSON, Earle Joseph, 79, of Galloway, passed away May 4, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Olive (Allen) Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Helga; son, Charles Joseph Johnson; daughter, Christine Marie (Mark) Youngs and grandchildren, Brooke Johnson, Erik Johnson and Austin Youngs. Earle is also survived by his 2...

RICHARDS, James Allen, 49, of Columbus, passed away May 1, 2005. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Franklin and brother, Daniel Hildebrand. He is survived by his daughter, Cori Layne Richards; sisters, Brenda Chaffin, Cindy Hollon; brothers, Gregory Richards, Bruce Hildebrand and numerous nieces and nephews. James enjoyed football, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes. Funeral services will...

Ronard K. Sykes age 69 of Gahanna, Ohio passed away suddenly Thursday April 28, 2005 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife Rachel Eileen Sykes; Son Ronnie Paul Sykes; Daughter Veronica; Brothers Elbert (Thea) Sykes; Sisters Betty (Cecil) Martin, Brenda (Stan) Stanley, Mary Ellen (Lee) Richardson and LaDonna Sykes as well as numerous grandchildren,...

Roger James Cooper age 46 of Columbus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at home on April 28, 2005. He was preceded in death by his Father Lester Cooper; Grandfather Elvin LeMaster; Cousin Bobby Temple and Friend Keith Blakely. He is survived by his loving wife Debbie, Son Jared, Daughter Lindsey, Son Brad Moone, Grandson Josh Moone, Mother Nancy Cooper, Grandmother Cleo...

EDWARDS, Merrill G., 66, of Columbus, passed away April 30, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Jean Edwards; son, Mark (Cauline) Edwards; daughter, Mardell (James) Meek; grandchildren, Mark Edwards Jr., Kaleigh and Allison Meek and 2 sisters, Betty Elias and Thelma Downey. Merrill was a veteran of the US Army, a member of the NRA and a lifetime member...

Charles E. Morris age 71 passed away Thursday April 28, 2005 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn of 52 years; Sons, David E. Morris and Charles E. Morris Jr.; Daughters, Diane (Arnold White) Salmons, Judy (Alex) Spaulding and Brenda (Leon) Bailey; Brother Clay Morris and Sister Debbie (Carl) Justice; 6...

Shirley A. Houston, age 58, peacefully passed away at home at 7:20a.m., on April, 27, 2005. Mrs. Houston is survived by her husband Gary of 40 years; parents, Thomas and Agnes MacMillan, sisters, Karen (Leroy) Moore and Laura (Tom) Wilson; children, Stephane Boerner, Gary (Kelly) Houston, Michael Houston, three step-children, nine grandchildren including Jessica, one great grandchild and many nieces...

WELLS, Irene, 77, of Columbus, passed away April 23, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Wells; parents, Hayes and Delphia (Mounts) Maynard and brother, Walter Maynard. Irene is survived by her daughter, Betty Jo Hayman (Michael Smith); grandchildren, Tim (Lori) Cossin, Cindy (Tina) Myers, Leigh (Michael) Patton, Diana King; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Damyn and Amanda Moore, Timothy,...

Doris (Moberly) Key, born July 11, 1930, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2005 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by husband Marvin Leen and husband Jack Key; parents Pansy and John Moberly and brother William Moberly. Mrs. Key is survived by daughters, Judy (Howard) Wright and Barbara Coleman; grandchildren, Karoline...

Donald W. Campbell age 86, passed away Wednesday April 20, 2005 at St. Anns Hospital in Westerville Ohio. He is survived by his loving Wife Vivian of 66 years; Sons Donald, William and David; Daughter Patricia; Sister Doris Sherman; 9 Grandchildren and 10 Great grandchildren. He was retired from DCSC after many years of faithful service. The family will receive...

RICHARDSON, Wilbur U., 89, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed to his Heavenly home at the Manor of Whitehall on April 24, 2005. He was born in Hustle, VA to John and Daisy Richardson and one of fourteen children. Wilbur retired from B&O Railraod and F&R Lazarus. Married Margaret Samuel, May 11, 1940, of this...

Lenora (Shepard/Nelson) Brown went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 20, 2005. She was born to Sidney and Ella (Newsome) Shepard April 23, 1925 in Winding Gulf, W. Va. She was preceded in death by both parents, husband, Edward Brown and brother, William Shepard. She was a "Mother of the Church" at Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies....

Frank Emrick, age 86, originally from New Straitsville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2005 in Columbus. Mr. Emrick was veteran of World War II and was a member of the American Legion, Post 532. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel and eight brothers and sisters. Survivors include sister, Melda Leaver; nieces, Laura (Frank) Bullock, Mary Ann...

Afkham Naderi,age 87 passed away peacefully on April 18 at the First Community Village nursing home where she resided for the past 5 years fighting her battle with Alzheimer's. She is survived by her only daughter, Sita Bosheri (Behnam) and son in law, Parviz Behnam, grand daughters Mahasti Rittinger, Parisa Alpern, grand son Babak Behnam, grand son in laws David...

Cheryl Marlis Simpson, 82, of Columbus Colony in Westerville, passed away Wednesday, April 20 at Mt. Carmel St. Anns Hospital. Originally from Enderlin, North Dakota, former resident of Pittsburgh, Orlando and Spokane. Preceded in death by Husband, Arthur E. Simpson and Son, Larry. She is survived by Son, Gary (Sandy) Simpson, Daughter-in-Law, Kathy, Grandsons Bret, Derek and Austin,Granddaughter Wendy (Ron)...