Phillip "Joe" Adkins, age 59, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2003 at his residence. Joe was raised in the Wonderland community in Gahanna. Preceded in death by his father, Tillman "Jack"; and brother, Jay. Survived by wife, Roberta; sons, Phillip, Jr. (Sherri), Mark (Carrie) Adkins; daughter, Carla (James) Copley; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild; mother, Betty Adkins; brother, John (Sharron) Adkins;...

Kim Cummins passed away on December 9, 2003 surrounded by her son Cory and all of her friends. She was a loving mother, great friend, and loved her animals dearly. Kim lived life to the fullest and constantly made time for her loved ones. She was a huge, loyal fan of the Chicago Bears, the Ohio State Buckeyes; however, she...

Judith Smith, age 57, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at Crown Point Care Center. Preceded in death by parents H.Troy & Hazel M. (Horner) Nutt; sisters Lulu Hogue, Edna Santee and Doris Eddy. Survived by son, Adam (Merritt) Smith; daughter, Deanna (Mike) Kellison; grandchildren, Lindsey, Gabrielle, Joshua, and Justin Knopp.; great granddaughter Zoey Fields all of Parkersburg, WV; siblings...

Christina Stephens age 33 of Maple Heights passed away Sunday, December 7, 2003 at her residence. Survived by sons Michael Stephens, Joshua Humphrey; parents Terry & Susan Humphrey; sisters Gretchen Gatti, Valerie (Scott) Tanner, Melissa Humphrey; brothers Jerry (Stephanie) Buck and Terry (Samantha) Humphrey; and many nephew, nieces and other family members. Visitation will be Saturday, 10 AM – 12PM...

Born to the union of Roger and Jessie Dickerson. He is preceded by both parents, brother Richard and sister Ginger. Ferris leaves behind to cherish his memory wife Marcella, sisters Delores and Sondra (Milford), sons Ferris Jr., Brian, Craig and Eric (Cheryl), daughters Desiree, Lynne (James), Susette (Terry) and Tanesha, a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Ferris retired with...

Donald J. Crotty, age 49, of Westerville, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2003 at OSU Hospital. Donald was a loving husband, father and brother, a veteran of the United State Marine Corp, firefighter and paramedic with the city of Westerville for over twenty-five years of faithful service. Preceded in death by parents, David and Veraline (Talbert) Crotty. Survived by wife,...

Michelle Hartmus Stobart After a prolonged struggle with poor health, "Michelle Amy" died at OSU Medical Center in Columbus on Friday, November 21, 2003. Born to Connie and the late Ed Hartmus in Chillicothe on February 1, 1956, Michelle enjoyed happy homes, friends, and experiences in Minnesota, Illinois, and Virginia, where she graduated from Prince George High School in 1974....

Clara M. Robinson, age 53, of Columbus passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at her residence. Survived by husband Ron E. Robinson Sr; son Ron E. (Kathy) Robinson; grandchildren Patrick and Bethany all of Columbus: brothers Norman (Lillian) Carpenter of Columbus, Robert (Sharon) Carpenter of Lancaster. Memorial service Saturday 11 AM at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME 3047 E. Dublin Granville Road....

Ines W. Rhodes, age 85, passed away Friday, November 21, 2003 at Broadview Health Center. Preceded in death by parents, John F. and Effie (Ison) Whitley. Survived by son, Jack Adkins and Dottie Lou Stephens; several nieces and nephews; and dog, Nikki. Visitation will be Monday 4-8 PM at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 3047 East Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus. Funeral service 10...

Lloyd Sammons, age 72, of Columbus went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2003. His membership include VFW Post 6065. and N.A.U.S. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Cassie Sammons; brothers, Lionel Mason, Carroll Franklin; sister, Janet; wife, Delores. Survived by wife, Liz; brothers, Larry (Linda), Charles Edward (Johnene); sisters, Roberta Mayhorn, Dorothy (Bob) Ridenhour, Judy...

Charmaine Clevenger, age 50, passed away November 12, 2003 at Arbors of Delaware. Preceded in death by her sister Peggy and stepfather Ken Crist. She is survived by her husband, Steve; daughter, Stacy Law; sons, Jamie and Aaron Clevenger; grandchild, David Law; mother Lois Crist; sister Becky Taggett; brother, Michael Bonnett.

Sandra Myers, age 65 of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2003 at her residence. Sandra was a loving wife, friend and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Preceded in death by parents Kelly & Mary Ellen. (Crum) Kirk, sister Armilda Fuller; brothers George, Sam, Glenn and Jim Kirk. Survived by husband...

Shirley Ann (Tucker) Sayre of Sunbury, Ohio, formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Born March 15, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio. Shirley passed from this world and went to be with her Lord Jesus on November 9, 2003. Preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Ruby Tucker; brothers, Thomas and Russell Tucker; nephew, Mike Tucker. Survived by loving husband of 49...

Virginia E. Going, age 77, of Columbus passed away Saturday, November 8, 2003 at Mount Carmel Hospital West. Preceded in death by husband Wayne; mother (Jones) Goins. Survived by children Judy (Greg) Harris, Wayne E. (Julie) Goings, Tony Goings and Teri Allen; eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Arrangements completed with NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 3047 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio....

Vivianna (Quitar) Johnston, age 56, of Columbus passed away Saturday, November 8, 2003 at her home with her family at her side. Vivianna was a loving wife, mother and NaNa. Preceded in death by father Umberto Quitar. Survived by loving husband Joseph; children Suzanne (Thomas) Evans, Eric (Christie) Johnston and Andrea Johnston; grandchildren Ashley and Alex Evans, Serena Johnston; mother...

Sharon Copley, age 45, passed away November 6, 2003 at her residence. Survived by son, Bobby Copley; daughters, Tina (Bob) Blankenship, and Annie Robinson; sisters, Tina (David) McKinney, Brenda Pinkerman, Linda Shaffer; mother, Dorothy Fannin; step-father, Chandler Fannin; grandchildren, Christopher, Christine, Sarah, Michael, Brandon; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday from 4-8 PM at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME,...

HUNTElster Hunt, age 72 0f Columbus passed away Thursday, November 6, 2003 at his residence. Elster was a devoted member of Maize Road Baptist Church SBC, Neoacacia Lodge # 595 F & M, Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus, Aladdin Shriners Temple and the FOPA all of Columbus. He loved and enjoyed his family and friends. Preceded in death by his...

Brenda Foreman, age 55, passed away October 29, 2003 at Grant Medical Center. Preceded in death by mother, Bernice (Bailey) Jones; sister, Diane Dupree. Survived by husband, Don Foreman; daughters, Michelle (Michael) Benford, Monika Foreman; son, Mark (Rita) Foreman; grandson, Brenden Foreman; granddaughter, Marquita Foreman; father, William Jones; sisters, Barbara (Gregorey) Coger, Marva (Robert) Bozeman, Jackie (Richard) Sowell, Pamela and...

Sandra Ruth Walker age 46, of Columbus passed away Thursday, October 30, 2003 at her residence. Survived by daughter Shannon Walker; 5 grandchildren; mother Dolores Walker, father Jack (Margaret) Walker; sibling Katherine Tiller, Philip Walker and Susan (Ken) Blaies all of Columbus. Graveside service will be Tuesday 1 PM at Sunset Cemetery 6959 West Broad Street, Galloway. In lieu flowers...

Carol A. Blake age 65 of Galloway passed away Thursday, October 23, 2003 at her home following a battle with cancer. Retired from FCBMRDD after twenty-two years of faithful service. Preceded in death by infant daughter Trudy, father Karel Snyder and step-father Ava Savage. Survived by children Deborah Blake of Galloway, Charles Blake Jr., Richard Blake Sr. and Lisa Blake...