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KELLY Lillie Kelly departed this life peacefully in the home of her daughter. Born to Charles and Cora Jane Moore on May 20, 1908 - she left us to be with her husband William, sons Luther, Richard and James and her granddaughter Nesha Gibson on March 21, 2001. She retired from Kelly's Market in 1980. For 20 years she had kept very busy tatting, crocheting and quilting. Of course, summertime, lawn mowing was her passion. She leaves behind, son, Junior (Frances) Kelly; daughter, Betty (Michael) Obert; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Lou Osborn of Columbus, Pauline Crabtree of Amlin, Oh., Marie Gussler of London, Oh. and Alma (Alvey) Gussler of Fla.; a host of nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Sunday 5-9 p.m. at GRAUMLICH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St., where service will be held Monday 10 a.m. Rev. James Ray Moore officiating. Interment Obetz Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions in her memory to Alzheimer's Association or Huntington's Disease Association.
KINKEAD Eloise F. (Mace) Kinkead, age 87, of Columbus, called by her Lord to her heavenly home Thursday, Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Retired Federal Glass with 28 years of service. Member Westphal Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Jacob C. Kinkead, Sr., daughter Karen Liston, grandson William Sayre, sister Ruby Barber and brothers Elston Mace, Jr., Lloyd Mace and Dwight Mace. Survived by children, Lois (Bill) Sedlock of Reynoldsburg, Joyce Arbaugh of Columbus, Janice (Merlin) Deskins-Millican of Columbus; step-children, Jacob (Avis) Kinkead, Jr. of Westerville and Dixie Wellman of Tex.; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Llewellyn of New Marshfield, Oh.; brother, Lloyd Mace of Chillicothe. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave. Funeral service Monday 2 p.m., Westphal Baptist Church, 780 Westphal Ave. Rev. Toby Cambron officiaitng. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
LEWIS Mr. Robert L. Lewis, Sr. Funeral service Monday 7 p.m., Central Seventh Day Adventist Church, 80 S. 18th St. Friends may call Monday after 12noon at the church, where the family will receive friends 6 p.m. until time of service. Interment Tuesday 10 a.m., Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St.
MAXWELL Herman A. Maxwell, age 83, March 22, 2001 at the residence. Retired from Big Bear Warehouse in 1980 after 34 years service. Survived by loving wife, Lois, after 63 years of marriage; daughters, Dee (Orease) Taylor and Linda Keffer; son, Steve (Debbie) Maxwell; brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Millie Maxwell; sister-in-law, Helen Maxwell; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Friends may call JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Sunday 12noon-3 p.m., where service will be held 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Rev. Tom Clark and Shannon Payne officiating. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of Columbus. Following the service there will be an open house at 3130 Longridge Way, Grove City.
MILLER Marcia Marcotte Miller, age 58, died on March 11, 2001. We are currently searching for her family and friends. If you have any information regarding this person, please contact the Franklin County Coroner's Office, 614-462-5290.
McGOWAN Charlotte Ann (nee Williams) McGowan, age 79, of Florissant, Mo., March 17, 2001. She had been employed by Curtis Wright during WW II and by North American Aviation in the early '50's. She and co-worker Warren McGowan were married on April 11, 1953. They have resided in Florissant since 1971. She is survived by husband, Warren; daughter, Stephanie (Ron Moidel); twin sons, Steven (Jan) and Michael; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild.
McKELVEY Donald E. McKelvey, age 80, of Columbus, died Friday, March 23, 2001, at Manor of Whitehall. Retired from the C & O Railroad with over thirty years of service. Member of the United Transportation Union, Local 1397, the Whitehall Veterans of Foreign Wars, No. 8794, and the Cooties. Preceded in death by his wife Mary, and son Donald W. McKelvey. Survived by his children, Barbara (Ernie) Asbury, Bob (Becky) McKelvey, and Martha (Dan) McKelvey; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Bob (Betty), Jack (Judy), Dick (Audrey) and Doug (Gail) McKelvey; special friend, Hazel Flowers; relatives and friends. Funeral Service 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., where friends may call 5-8 p.m. on Monday. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne, Ohio.
PAYNE George Elwood Payne, passed away at home in Hilliard on March 23, 2001 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on July 20, 1918 in Philadelphia, Pa. Survived by loving wife, Eleanor "Betty" Payne after 38 years of marriage and by 4 children and their spouses, Dr. John and Pamela Payne of Colleyville, Tex., Cathryn and Allen Frymire of Longmont, Colo., Michael and Julie Payne of Galt, Calif., Elizabeth and Joseph Johnson of Hilliard, Oh.; along with 12 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; also by in-laws, Louise Hearn, Michael and Mary Elizabeth Hearn, all of Ontario, Canada. Retired as a Senior Master Sergeant after 28 years of service in the USAF having served in WW II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. Also retired from Woolco 6000. Life member of VFW Whitehall Post 8794, American Legion Memorial Post 614 in Hilliard. Chartered member of BPOE Worthington Lodge 2700, 40 et 8 Chapter 15, and the "1918 Club", former district director for AARP, volunteered for Crime Analysis Division, City of Columbus Police Department and teacher of chess to elementary school students. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard. 
military Service to be held 3:30 p.m. Vigil service to be held 7:30 p.m. during visitation hours. Mass of Christian Burial to be held 11 a.m. Monday at St. Brendan Catholic Church, 4475 Dublin Rd., Hilliard. Celebrant Rev. Joseph J. Trapp II. Interment Wesley Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to "Gifts For Yanks" care of the American Legion Memorial Post 614, 3898 Lattimer St., Hilliard, Oh. 43026.
PERDUE Mary Frances Perdue, age 77, passed away Friday, March 23, 2001 at her residence. She retired from Capitol Mfg. Preceded in death by husband Thurman and son-in-law Michael L. Ditello. Survived by daughter, Joyce Ditello; grandson, Michael D. (Gail) Ditello; 3 great-grandchildren, Marty, Christopher and Danielle; sisters, Catherine Vaughn, Ola Gibson and Virginia Gordon; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., where the funeral service will be Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. William L. Snider officiating. Interment Fernwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice.
PETIT Bernard J. Petit, age 76, of West Jefferson, died Thursday, March 22, 2001 in Mt. Carmel West Hospital, Columbus. He was born September 11, 1924 in Canton, the son of the late Clarence and Mary (Schaeffer) Petit. Bernard had retired as an accountant for the Fisher Cast Steel Co. of West Jefferson, was a member of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Army veteran of WW II. Member of American Legion Post #201 of West Jefferson. Survivors include wife, Ica (Fox) Petit; daughter, Gail (David) Hornor of Hilliard; son, Norm (Debbie) Petit of Grove City; 4 grandchildren, Melissa and Megan Horner, Andy and Brian Petit; brother, Arthur Petit of Massillon; 3 sisters, Laverne (Joe) Carr and Marvella (Art) Genetin, all of Canton, Leola (Tim) Reese of Navarre. Preceded in death by parents and 2 sisters. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Monday in Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church, West Jefferson with Rev. Fr. Michael Devaney officiating. Graveside military Service will be conducted by the West Jefferson American Legion Post #201 and VFW Post #7005 in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in the RADER McDONALD FUNERAL HOME, West Jefferson, where Rosary will be held at 8:30 p.m.
RANKE Marshal Edward Ranke, age 76, of Grove City, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2001 at the his residence. Marshal was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was born in Grove City on March 18, 1925, he is the son of the late August and Christina (Jahn) Ranke. Mr. Ranke was a veteran of the U.S. Army in WWII and served in the National Guard. Marshal retired from the Southwestern City Schools. He was also preceded in death by his brother John and his sister Frances Mahaney. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Schiffon E. Dean McDade Ranke; daughter, Diana Dean and grandson, Little Robbie Dean; many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Funeral service 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 26, 2001 at the SCHOEDINGER-NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, with Pastor Randall Barr, officiating. Interment at Grove City Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, from 5-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
REAMES Max Lee Reames, age 76, Thursday, March 22, 2001 at the Dayton Veterans Hospital. Son of Robert and Anna Reames. Veteran of WW II. Member of Darby's Rangers. Member of VFW and Rangers Association. Preceded in death by parents, son Clyde, daughter Lorraine, sisters Kathleen, Gloris and Betty. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Sharon (Mack) Hildreth of Bellefontaine, Mrs. Annabelle (James) Nickell of Madison, Tenn., Mrs. Sally (Steven) Bush of Bellefontaine, Robin (Reames) Cleveland of Colo.; sons, Charles Reames of Md. and Michael (Max Jr.) Pompa of Columbus; 20 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers, Clovis of Fla., Gary of Columbus; sisters, Rosella Phillips of Columbus, Wanda Robinette of Columbus, Violet Paisley of Nev., Violet Seigenthler of Bellefontaine; many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 p.m. at EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St., where the funeral service will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. Interment later. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute to the American Cancer Society, 900 Michigan Ave., Columbus, Oh. 43215 or the VFW Hospitality House, 4100 W. Third St., Dayton, Oh. 45428. Visit www.egan-ryan.com to send condolences.
SHROPSHIRE Arthur Shropshire Jr. age 70, unexpectedly Wednesday, Mt. Carmel Medical Center as a result of being hit by a drunk driver. Retired bus driver with COTA, who enjoyed traveling. Survived by wife of 50 years, Mary A. Shropshire; daughter and son-in-law, Myra and Jerry Williamson; grandson Ryan Garber; great-granddaughter, Sydney Nicole; brothers, Ernie, Robert, Johnny, and Jackie Shropshire; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son Don J. Shropshire; grandson Andy Garber; brother Bill Shropshire. Funeral service Monday 12noon, EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where friends may call 1 hour prior to service. Dr. William L. Snider officiating. Interment Glen Rest Cemetery.
SMITH Edmond R. Smith, 86, of Columbus, died Thursday, March 22, 2001 at St. Ann's Hospital. He was a member of St. Matthias Catholic church and a retired tool and die maker for General Motors. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Elva Smith, brothers Francis, Leo, Lewis, Paul and sister Katherine. He is survived by loving wife of 61 years, Mary E.; children, Robert E. (Marian), Toledo, Mary Jo, Johnstown, Martin J. (Deborah), Columbus, Helen D. (Pete) Phillips, Columbus; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Farson, Calif.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Francis and Bertha LaValley. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Monday, March 26, 2001 at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 1582 Ferris Road, Columbus. Fr. James T. Smith, Celebrant. Friends will be received from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2001 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road, where a prayer service will be held at 3 p.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.
SMITH Robert Smith, age 52, of Columbus, died Monday, March 19, 2001 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Employed with the Bank One, Mortgage Department. Member St. Matthias Catholic Church. Preceded in death by father Elmer Smith. Survived by mother, Betty Smith; brother, Kevin Smith (Chris Stott); sister, Kim (Eric) Myman; several aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2001 at Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, 6440 S. High St. Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery. Fr. James T. Smith, Celebrant. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2001 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd., where a prayer service will be held at 3 p.m. Friends if they wish may contribute to the American Cancer Society, in his memory.
SPEAR Melissa Dawn Spear, age 29, died Sunday, March 18, 2001 at her residence in Westerville. In her lifetime Missi was a model, professional dancer and jewelry maker. She is survived by her closest friend, Jim Indiciani; son, Danny "Bubbi" Spear Jr.; sister, Celane Anderson; brothers, Pat Hughes and Joshua Hughes; mother, Meridith Power; grandmother, Harriet Largent; adoptive father, Ron Govreau; godparents, Tim and Luella Witcher. She leaves behind many, many who loved her including ex-husband, Danny Spear, Sr. and his mother, Donna. Be assured she is with God and at Peace. A Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd., Columbus.
