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GRIFFITH Eliza Alice Griffith, age 98, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at St. Rita's Nursing Home. Survived by sister, Charlotte McGhee; nieces, Shirley McGhee and Sharon Cornett; nephews, James P. McGhee and George Griffith; nieces, Ellen Preece and Chelsa Cormany; numerous other nieces and nephews. Service Friday 3 p.m. at Green Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Rev. William L. Snider officiating. Arrangements by O.R. WOODYARD CO.
GURNEY Robert H. Gurney, age 81, Tuesday, February 13, 2001, formerly of Mansfield, Oh. Mr. Gurney retired after owning the Garber Insurance Co. in Bellville, Oh. He was an Army Veteran of WW II and member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Kay; daughters, Linda (Sterling) Roberts, Carol Kay, Sharon (Stephen) Ford, Leann Gurney, Pamela (Kenneth) Brown; grandchildren, Sterling and Timothy Roberts, Miranda Howes, Michelle and Daniel Ford, Jacob, Zachary and Logan Brown. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME, 4476 N. High St., (2 blocks north of Henderson Rd.), 268-8811. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 20 E. Dominion Blvd. Msgr. Edward McFarland, Celebrant. Interment Kingwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Heart of Ohio Hospice, 4293 Donlyn Ct., Columbus, Oh. 43232 or the American Lung Association, 1950 Arlingate Lane, Columbus, Oh. 43228.
HANSARD Victoria Hansard, age 81, passed away Friday, February 9, 2001 at Regency Manor Nursing Facilities. Member of the Elks. Preceded in death by parents Mack and Estella Miller Blair, husband Cleophus Hansard, son Cleophus Hansard, Jr. Survived by sons, Eugene (Jacqueline) Hansard, Walter (Orlean) Hansard; daughter, Doris Byrd; 8 grandchildren; many great- and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Pernilla Mae Mites; dear nieces, Margaret Berry Lanier and Wanda Payne; dear friend, Frank Stewart; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life service 11 a.m. Thursday, February 15, 2001, J.W. ROSS FUNERAL HOME, 1173 E. Hudson Street. Rev. S.V. Woods, officiating. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service.
HINKLE Billy Ray Hinkle, age 50, formerly of Grove City, passed away Friday February 9, 2001 at his home in Wellston, Oh. He was retired from Conrail and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietname War. Preceded in death by father Preston Hinkle, mother and step-father Billie June and Victor Keaton. Billy is survived by his sister, Vickie Keaton; niece, Andrea Johnson; nephew, Austin Massie, all of Wellston; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. His family will receive friends Friday, February 16, 2001 from 11 a.m. to 12noon at MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 2697 Columbus St., Grove City. A graveside service will follow at Grove City Cemetery.
HIXON John "Bill" Hixon, age 27, of Grove City, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2001 at his residence. Arrangements are being completed with MILLER FUNERAL HOME, Grove City.
HOSKINSON Kenyon Hoskinson, age 82, of Columbus, Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at The Ohio State University Medical Hospital. Employed by Krieger Ford for 45 years. Preceded in death by wife Lillian J., brother Joseph, sister Dorothy Snyder. Survived by loving children, Sharon (Don) Shanks of Westerville, Jan Hoskinson of Japan and Terry (Judy) Hoskinson of Gahanna; grandchildren, Keven (Kara) Shanks, Brian (Melanie) Shanks, Steven Shanks, Cassondra Hoskinson, Amanda Hoskinson; great-grandson, Kendel Shanks; step-great-granddaughters, Rachel and Ashley King; brothers, William E. (Sylvia) Hoskinson of Columbus, Robert (Patricia) Hoskinson of New Mexico, Van Hoskinson of Fla.; sister, Judith (William) Anderson of N.C.; sister-in-law, Susie Hoskinson; an aunt and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Rd., Westerville, Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where service will be Saturday 10 a.m. Pastor Greg Bondurant officiating. Int erment Blendon Central Cemetery.
HUNTER Norma B. Hunter, 94, of Glouster, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at The Laurels of Norworth Nursing Home, Worthington. Born June 29, 1906 in Glouster, Oh., the daughter of the late Lawrence J. and May Bryson Noon. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2001 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Glouster with Fr. John Mucha officiating. Interment will be at Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the CARDARAS FUNERAL HOME, Glouster with a wake service being held at 5 p.m.
Jackson Kenneth P. Jackson, age 87, of Gahanna, died Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at St. Ann's Hospital. Member of St. Luke Lutheran Church. Survived by wife of 54 years, Lorraine Jackson; son, Douglas (Debra) Jackson of Columbus; daughter, Lorie (Paul) Blanda of Houston, Tex.; grandchildren, Michelle (Charles) Maghes, David Jackson, all of Dublin, Oh., Jennifer and Rebecca Blanda of Houston, Tex.; great-granddaughter, Sarah Maghes of Dublin; sister, Betty (John) Bross of Springfield, Oh.; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Calling hours and funeral service will be handled by Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge, Hobart, Ind. Interment Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary, Ind. Local arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, Gahanna.
Johnson Mrs. Debra Bryant Johnson. Funeral service Saturday 10 a.m., Chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. Friends may call Saturday after 8:30 a.m. at the mortuary, where the family will receive friends 9 a.m. until time of service. Interment Mifflin Township Cemetery.
Jones Ray T. Jones, age 80, departed this life February 12, 2001. Preceded in death by son David. Survived by wife, Joan; daughter, Sherry (Don Drummond); sons, Wm (Pam), James (Sue), Richard (Lynn), Roy, Steve (Brenda), Robert (Joetta), Donald (Charity), Ronald (Heather); aunt, June; sister-in-law, Carolyn Ramsey; 40 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; many close friends. Friends and family may call Thursday 7-9 p.m. at the SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, 34 W. 2nd Ave., where funeral service will be held Friday February 16, 1 p.m. Interment Sunset Cemetery. Dr. William Snider officiating.
KING Richard C. King, age 68, Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at Mt. Carmel West. Preceded in death by parents Homer and Aletha King and brother Charles R. King. Survived by wife, Charlotte (Peters) King; children, Robbin Marie (Jimmy) Newlyn, Richard (Diana) King, and Michael (Michelle) King; grandchildren, Melissa and Susan Marie Newlyn, Heather Nichole King, Timothy Lee, Ronnie Smith, and Andrea Paige; sister, Mary Green; nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, February 16 at SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., where friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Pastor Tim Lapish officiating. Interment Union Cemetery.
LEINHEUSER Ralph J. Leinheuser went to be with Our Lord on his birthday, February 11, 2001. He was 77 years old. He was a 1942 graduate of Rosary High School. He attended Franklin University for 3 years. From 1942 to 1946 he served in the U.S. Navy with Duty on the U.S.S. Omaha Cruiser during WW II. He was the Superintendent of Albers, a division of Colonial Stores Inc. After Colonial Stores moved their warehouse to Atlanta, he worked for Merchandise Warehouse and finished up his working career at Hewlett Packard when he then retired. He was a 45 year member of St. James the Less Catholic Church. Ralph directed the church choir at St. James (replacing Fr. Kalaf) for 3 years. He was actively involved with the Variety Show as their pianist. He volunteered at the St. James the Less Food Pantry and the Director of Christopher House ministry for over 10 years, sending prayers all over the world. He also had membership with AMVETS Post 89. He was a songwriter, pianist and a lover of Big Band music especially Count Basie. He was strong in his Roman Catholic faith. He was a dedicated father and grandfather, friend and neighbor. He is survived by son, James C. Leinheuser; daughter, Elissa A. "Libbi" (Farris) Wilhite; granddaughters, Andrea Fox of Auburn, Calif. and Amanda Fox of Ukiah, Calif. Surviving sisters, Genevieve (Paul) Nordman, Dorothy Weber; sister-in-law, Marge Leinheuser. He is preceded in death by parents Prof. I.A. and Genevieve Leinheuser, sister Rita Leinheuser, brother Vincent Leinheuser, nephew and God son Terry Leinheuser, brother-in-law John Weber. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St. Prayer service Wednesday 7:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 a.m. at St. James the Less Church, 1652 Oakland Park Ave. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to St. James the Less Food Pantry or to the Shrine of the Infant of Prague, 5 Hillhouse Ave. (P. O. Box 12 02), New Haven, Conn. Thank you to Riverside Hospital ICU for your loving and professional care of Dad. Especially Dr. Ruff, (Robin and Melissa), Dr. Wyatt, Dr. Blossom, Dr. Kander, Dr. Laxton and staff, Dr. Stock and staff, Fr. Rick of St. James the Less and Rev. Terry Rowland of Trinity Full Gospel Church, Zanesville. Visit www.egan-ryan.com to send condolences.
LEWIS Caleb A. Lewis, age 77, February 11, 2001 at the residence. Retired employee of 31 years The Timken Co. Employee of Merck-Medco RX Services. Member of Trinity Baptist Church where he served as an associate minister and also as a member of the Prison Ministry. Preceded in death by wife Elizabeth Lewis, parents Washington and Kate Lewis, 9 brothers and sisters and grandson Paul Lamont Lewis. Survived by sons, Caleb Alexander, Jr. (Victoria), Paul R. and David S. (Christine) Lewis; daughters, Mattie Y. and Lisa Lewis; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Thelma Lewis and Pearl Lindsey; mother-in-law, Mattie Coggins; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends may call Thursday February 15, 2001 at Trinity Baptist Church, 461 St. Clair Ave. after 10 a.m., where family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12noon. Pastor Victor Davis officiating. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery. CROSBY FUNERAL HOME, serving the family.
LLOYD Denver D. Lloyd, age 86, Tuesday at his residence. Retired Penn-Central Railroad. Retired Columbus Fire Department Auxiliary, 1955-1973. Member Capital City Lodge #656 F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus, Aladdin Temple Shrine, Southeast Shrine Club, Westgate Chapter #216 R.A.M., Westgate Council #129 R&SM, Mt. Vernon Commandery #1 KT, Lorraine Chapter #1 OES. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Timmy Straight of Columbus; grandchildren, Michael Trenton Lloyd and Autumn Dawn Lloyd; ex-wife, Mary Lloyd of Columbus; many friends. Preceded in death by mother Alice Taylor and step-father Desavssure B. Taylor. Funeral service Friday 2 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where friends may call 2 hours prior to service. Rev. Toby Cambron officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
LOUGHMAN A funeral service for Grover E. Loughman, age 78, of Newark, Oh., formerly of Columbus, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, at the Newark Chapel of HENDERSON, Van ATTA & JOHNSTON FUNERAL SERVICE with Rev. Charles Rader officiating. Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery. Mr. Loughman, a member of Faith United Methodist Church, died February 14, 2001 at the Newark Healthcare Centre. He was born April 5, 1922 in Newark, Oh. to the late Albert M. and Margaret (Oatman) Loughman. Mr. Loughman retired January 1, 1977 from the Ohio Department of Transportation where he had been a Traffic Engineer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Naval Air Corp., having served during WW II. Surviving are brother and sister-in-law, Forrest and Dianne Loughman, Newark; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Loughman and Mila Loughman, Newark. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers Earl, Howard, Albert and Charles Loughman and by a sister Grace Lake. Friends may c all 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home, 59 North Fifth St. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church. An online guestbook and memorial is available by going to www.hvjfuneralservice.com and clicking on the obituaries link.
MANN Mr. Arthur Michael "Buck" Mann, Jr., 26, of Sebring, died Saturday, February 10, 2001 in Ormond Beach, Fla. A native of Columbus, Oh., he came to Sebring in 1984 from Big Pine Key, Fla. He was a self employed painter. He is survived by his parents, Arthur "Mike" and Derinda J. Mann, Sebring; grandparents, A.C. and Marjorie Mann, Columbus, Oh., Virginia Henderson, Columbus, Oh., Yvonne Bean, Johnstown, Oh. and was preceded in death by his grandfather Raymond W. Bean, a former resident of Sebring and aunt Jane Baker; sisters, Katrina Starcher and her husband, Shawn, Maitland, Shawndell Rasch and her husband, Major Robert, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., Shelly, Mindy Nutter, Chrissy Senneken, Columbus, Oh.; nieces, Brittany Nicole Hardy, Maitland, Darby June Rasch, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., Tiara Nutter, Columbus, Oh.; nephews, Michael Alan Rasch, Ft. Levenworth, Kan., Zachary Senneken, Columbus, Oh. Arrangements by FOUNTAIN FUNERAL HOME, Avon Park, Fla.
MATHEWS Thomas Dean Mathews, Sr., 83, of Columbus, passed away Monday, February 12, 2001. He was a WW II Navy veteran serving in Iwo Jima and a retired IRS auditor with 30 years of service. Tom was also an avid golfer and loved nature and music. His favorite pastimes were reminiscing and making people laugh. Tom is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Mary (Minner) Mathews; son, Thomas D. Mathews, Jr. of Columbus; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Tom Osborne of Owingsville, KY; grandchildren, Mandy and Mark Osborne also of Owingsville, KY; brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Sue Mathews of Athens; several nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Visiting hours will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the SCHOEDINGER NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, where the funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2001 with Rev. Thomas Bell and Rev. Gene Kulik officiating. A private interment will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville, OH. Adnu mber=2154688 adversion=2 begin date=02/15/01 end date=02/15/01 Ad text=MEYER Florence Ruth Meyer, age 85, of Plain City, died Monday, February 12, 2001 at Doctors Hospital West. Born September 21, 1915 in Lilly Chapel, Oh. Formerly a teacher and retired Engineer for Aero Projects of West Chester, Pa. Member of the Plain City United Methodist Church and Soroptimist Club of West Chester, Pa. Preceded in death by parents Robert S. and Elizabeth (Gunter) Meyer, brothers Raymond A. Meyer, Robert V. Meyer and Willard J. Meyer and nephew Stephen Meyer. Survived by sister, Marcella R. Meyer of Plain City; nephew, Robert V. Meyer of Galena; niece, Beverly Meyer of New Fairfield, Conn.; 2 grandnephews; 2 grandnieces. The body has been cremated and no visitation or service. Arrangements by FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, Plain City.
MILLER Jack Beecher Miller, age 67, departed this life 2:43 a.m., Kobacker House, February 11, 2001. Native of Delaware, Ohio (S. Liberty St.). Graduate of Willis High School, Class of 1952. Retired employee after 30 years with the Dept. of Youth Services, State of Ohio. Veteran of the 
Korean War. Faithful member of 3764 V.F.W. Left to cherish his memory are wife, Shirley; children, Philip (Michelle), Kameron J., Kimberly A., Keely J., and Kiere; foster children, Geraldine Morton and Sally Brooks; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and his brother, Jerry Crayton; many other relatives and friends and cousins survive. By request of the deceased, cremation with care completed. Family will receive friends 6 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2001, Corpus Christi Church, 1111 Stewart Ave. at Linwood Ave. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 7 p.m. Friday at the church by Father Joseph Stanton. Arrangements under the direction of OWENS FUNERAL HOME SERVICE, 235-0071.
