Julie was a loving daughter and sister. She grew up in a Christian family and accepted Christ as her personal savior at the age of 5. Throughout her life she was an inspiration and always made us laugh. Her personality was one of a kind and her death leaves a hole in our lives. We are reassured that we will...

Herbert L. Higginbotham, age 70, of Columbus passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at his residences. Survived by son Mark (Christine) Higginbotham, daughters Diana Reed of AR, Cheryl (Jack) Davis of NC and Janet (Tom) Tucker of Centerburg; brothers Bob (Janet) Higginbotham, Tommy (Darlene) Higginbotham; sister Brenda (Joe) Buchanan. Herb loved fishing and hunting. He taught he grandson Lance how...

Mary F. Benyo age 68 of Columbus passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2003 after a courageous battle with diabetes. Mary retired from Franklin County MRDD transportation unit. Survived by loving husband of 49 years Andrew; children Mary (James) Tschamber of St. Pete, FL; Leona Benyo of Columbus, Gwendolyn (Don) Martin of Lockbourne, Julia (Danny) Parker of Gahanna, Andrew Benyo Jr....

Alberta Louise Redman, age 73, of Gahanna, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2003, at Grant Medical Center. Alberta was born in Coalton, Ohio on April 14, 1930. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Carrie Patterson; two sisters and five brothers. Survived by her husband John; daughters Diana Redman, Linda (Michael) Robison; son John (Stephanie) Redman; grandchildren Lori Robison,Michael...

Eugene C. Hughes age 61, of Columbus passed away Friday, August 22, 2003 at his residence. Preceded in death by his parents Clinton & Anna (Schultz) Hughes. Survived by his wife Lillian, 4 children from a prior marriage and stepchildren James (Dorothy) Ashcraft, Jennifer Sanford and Andrew (Carol) Ashcraft; 18 grandchildren; brother Sonny (Darlene) Hughes and brother in- law Ron...

Edward T. Wilson, age 40, of Columbus passed away Thursday, August 21, 2003 at Ohio State East Hospital. Preceded in death by parents Roy E. & Christine (Bonham) Wilson. Survived by brother Roger (Cecilia) Wilson; sisters Deborah (Garrett) Rehl and Sherry (Robert) Keever; stepmother Kathleen Wilson and many niece, nephews and other family members. Visitation is Monday from 5-7 with...

Quinette Bangura Bah, 22, of Columbus passed away Thursday July 31, 2003. She was born Feb 6, 1981 in Freetown, Africa, the daughter of Ahmid and Yeabu Bangura Bah. Quinette was employed by the Villa Angela Care Center. Survivors include her parents; husband John Mansaray; sisters Isha Mansaray, Mariam Kamara, Isatu Kamara; grandmother Haja Fatu Sesay; several Aunts Uncles and...

Bernard Neal, 78, passed away August 5, 2003, at Arbors East Nursing Home.Was loving a father, poppy and a friend to many and will be sadly missed by all. Bernard was a member of the 4th Marine Divison and was in many of the major battles in the Pacific theater during World War ll. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph...

Eloise M. Irvin, age 87, of Columbus passed away Tuesday , July 29, 2003 at West Park Nursing Home. Preceded in death by sons Charles and Gary Irvin; parents Jessie & Mary (Pummell) Allen. Survived by son Richard (Thelma) Irvin of Columbus , daughter in-law Betty Irvin of Columbus, son Larry Irvin of Columbus, daughters Janet Christen of Columbus and...

Robert I. Fredrickson, age 77, of Westerville passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at St.Ann's Hospital in Westerville. Robert was a retired Engineer from RockwellInternational. and graduate of Lane Technical High School in Chicago, Wittenburg College where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree, U.S. Army veteran of World War ll. and a lifelong musician, he was a founding member...

James Joseph Johnston age 35 of Gahanna passed away Sunday, July 27, 2003 at his home. James was a 1985 graduare of Westerville North High School. Survived by parents Ronald W. & Linda (McAtee) Johnston; sister Rhonda Johnston and nephew Christian Johnston all of Gahanna. Memorial Service Thursday, July 31, 2003 at St. Luke Lutheran Church 4456 Morse Road. Gahanna....

David A. Sturms age 57 of Columbus, passed away Friday, July 18, 2003 at Mount Carmel Medical Center, Columbus. Preceded in death by parents Hershel and Delcie (Smallwood) Sturms; brothers Richard and John Sturms. Survived by his loving wife of over forty years Dorina; children Terri Allen, David A. (Donna) Sturms Jr., Kelly Sturms, Brian Sturms, Timothy Sturms and Michelle...

David Daulton age 65, of Grove City passed away Thursday, July 17, 2003 at Doctors West Hospital, Columbus. Preceded in death by mother Clara (Roberts) Daulton; sister Betty Frock. Survived by his loving wife Marian; sons Michael Daulton of Columbus, Kevin (Angel) Daulton of West Jefferson, Brian Daulton of Columbus, Anthony Williamson and Terry Williamson both of Groveport; grandchildren Steve,...

 Paul A. Saez, age 51 of Columbus passed away Sunday, July 13, 2003 at VillaAngela Care Center, Columbus. Survived by mother Hildolidia Saez of Columbusand brothers George Saez of Columbus and Carlos Saez of FL; sister Maria Saez ofFL. and special friend Janey Cox. Memorial service 10:30 AM Friday, July 18, 2003 at Villa Angela Care Center 5700 Karl...

John Binau age 52, of Columbus passed away Friday, July 11, 2003 at the Dayton Veterans Medical Center, Dayton. John was a US. Army veteran and served in Vietnam. Preceded in death by father Robert Binau, loving stepfather Henry Krausz and sister Karen Binau. Survived by mother Frances Krausz of Columbus; sisters Charlene Jose of Columbus, Sharon Stoodt of FL,...

Jeanette F. Sammons , age 50, of Columbus passed away July 3, 2003 at her home. Survived by sons Phillip R. (Kimberly) Osborn and Derrick A. Keplar both of Columbus; grandchildren Madison J. and Claire A. Osborn both of Columbus; mother Faye C. Sammons of Columbus, father John H. Sammons of Logan, West Virginia; sister Shelley J. Sammons of Columbus;...

Luella " Ward" Maston, age 83, of Delaware, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2003. Preceeded in death by parents, Milton and Maude (Russell) Ward and sister Marabelle Ward. Survived by husband, Charles; daughters, Lynne (Philip) Spinosi, and Joyce E. Conrad; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday 6-8 PM at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 3047 East Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus. Funeral service Saturday...

Bill "Dollar Bill" McKee, age 42, as a result of an auto accident. Preceded in death by parents, Roseanne and James. Survived by daughters, Chelsea Rose McKee, and Nikki Eblin; six sisters, and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Mifflin Twp. Cemetery on Wednesday, July 9, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions are welcomed for Chelsea's college...

Gary L. Ward, age 56 of Columbus passed away Thursday, July 3, 2003 at Doctors West Hospital, Columbus. Preceded in death by parents Beuford W. and Mary F. (North) Ward. Survived by loving wife Nannie; best friend Gary (Linda) Myers of Grove City. Visitation Monday 6-8 PM at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME 3047 East Dublin-Granville Road. Columbus. Interment will be in...

 Geneva Bass, age 80, of Columbus passed away July 3, 2003 at Riverside Methodist Hospital,Columbus. Preceded in death by parents David & Annabelle (Anderson)Davis; sister DavadaSweet. Survived by children Julie Kay, Jay Kay both of Columbus and Mary (Bob) Mayer ofCleveland; grandchildren Katharine, Emily and Laura Mayer all of Cleveland; sister Dora (Earl)Smith of Columbus. Visitation Sunday from 2-5...