Chilton E. McCullum, age 85, of Groveport, passed away on February 19, 2012.  He was born to the late Robert and Anna Mae (Reed) McCullum in Fleming, Kentucky on September 13, 1926.  Chilton served in the US Navy during WWII in the South Pacific.  He was a member of the American Legion and lifetime member of the VFW Post 3738.  He was retired from Nationwide Insurance and the former manager of Dodds Bodyworks.  Chilton is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Frances J. (Schrader) McCullum; brothers, Stacey (Judy) McCullum, Emmitt (Dorothy) McCullum; sisters, Irene Hill, Sandy (Donald) Dettloff; sister-in-laws, Wanda McCullum, Kim McCullum; and many nieces & nephews. His brothers, Bob and Ronnie, preceded him in death.  Friends may call WEDNESDAY, February 22, 2012, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the PFEIFER FUNERAL HOME.  A Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.  Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society or Mt. Carmel Hospice.  Online condolences available at www.pfeiferfuneral.com.

Melody A. Ludwig, age 65, of Reynoldsburg, passed away on February 12, 2012, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.  She was born October 30, 1946 to the late Charley and Laura (Harrington) Crawford in Columbus.  She was the former office manager at Cedar Craft Products.  Melody is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Harry R. Ludwig; children, Sharon (Andrew) Greene, Charley Ludwig; grandchildren, Keli, Amy, Chelsey, Joseph, Jeffery & Kaylee Greene, Angela Mahaffey, Jennifer Ludwig; great-grandchildren, Logan; daughter-in-law, Lisa Ludwig; brothers, Jim (Mary Jane) Crawford, David (Dollie) Crawford; sisters, Florence (John) Lauck, Janice (Robert) Dodridge; and many nieces & nephews.  In addition to her parents, her brother, Charley C. Crawford, precedes Melody.  A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the PFEIFER FUNERAL HOME, with a service starting at 7 p.m. with Pastor Tim Pasma officiating.  Burial at the Glen Rest Memorial Estate, Friday 11 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LaRue Baptist Church, P.O. Box 374, LaRue, Oh 43332.  Online condolences available at www.pfeiferfuneral.com

Ty Alan DeVault, age 48, of Columbus, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on February 3, 2012.  He was born on March 1, 1963 to Eddie A. DeVault and Judy A. (Newton) DeVault in Columbus.  Ty was the Manager at Bob Sumeral Tire Co. and an Adjunct Professor of Auto Repair at Columbus State.  He was a licensed baseball and softball umpire for the Ohio High School Athletic Association.  Over the past 8 years, he umpired for both Big League and Little League and was honored to umpire for the USSSA World Series at Cooperstown Stadium and the High School All-Star games.  Ty was respected and loved by all of his fellow umpires and coaches.  He will be missed and remembered forever by all who knew him.  Ty is survived by his loving wife, Diane; daughter, Audrianna DeVault; parents, Eddie, Judy; sisters, Robin DeVault, Lisa (Dave) Staten; and several nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.  A visitation will be held TUESDAY, Feb. 7, 2012, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the PFEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 7915 E. Main, in Reynoldsburg.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held WEDNESDAY, 1 p.m. at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, 204 S. Fifth St., Columbus OH 43215, with Father Jerry Stluka officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.  Funeral PROCESSION will form at church.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory.  Online condolence available at www.pfeiferfuneral.com

James Charles Springs, age 78, of Pataskala, passed away at home on January 30, 2012.  He was born to the late Yancy, Jr. and Evelyn Springs in Florence, SC.  James was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly, and sister Evelyn.  He served proud as in the US Army and later transferred to the  US Air Force veteran.  James is survived by his children, Debbie Hess, Sherry (Bill) Endicott, Teresa Springs, Karen Springs, Tina (Glen) Tuttle, Jimmy (Marsha) Springs, Denise (Neil) Myer, Jessica Hess; 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brothers, Louis (Jackie), Ernest, Walter (Paula), and Yancy (Gail) Springs; sister, Patricia Springs.  Friends may call at the PFEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Reynoldsburg, WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1, 2012, from 6 p.m. to 8p.m.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday, 12 p.m. noon at the Jersey Cemetery.  Online condolences available at www.pfeiferfuneral.com.  James wanted to especially thank his brother Ernest for always being there for him.

Donald J. MacRae, age 92, of Johnstown, Ohio, passed away on January 28, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.  He was born Oct. 5, 1919, to the late Leon A. and Jessie (Shaw) MacRae in Mt. Pleasant, MI.  During WWII, he served as a (F/O) glider pilot attached to the 37th Troop Carrier Squadron of the 316th Troop Carrier Group.  He participated in the D-Day Invasion of Normandy and the Invasion of Holland.  On Oct. 2, 1943, he married Marie Thompson in Lubbock, TX.  She preceded him in death on Feb. 17, 2009.  He was an independent Petroleum Engineer.  He is survived by his children, Jack (Jill) MacRae of Marietta, Ohio, Marilyn Engle of Columbus, Ohio, Kelley (Terry) Quinn of Colleyville, TX, Ellen MacRae of Bexley Ohio, Susan (Tom) Kahler of Upper Arlington, Ohio, Marcia (Tim) Homstad of New Albany Ohio, Michael (Julia) MacRae of Portland, Oregon; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces & nephews.  Military Honors at graveside will be held in Putnam Cemetery in Marietta, Ohio, at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don's memory to Honor Flight Columbus.

**URGENT UPDATE**
Lynda K. Kish
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held SATURDAY, January 28, 2012, 10:30 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1051 Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068.  The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to service at church.  Burial will immediately follow at 11:30 a.m. Holy Cross Cemetery, 11539 National Road SW (US 40), Pataskala. No procession. 



Lynda K. Kish, age 69, of Reynoldsburg, passed away on January 23, 2012, after a long courageous battle with multiple myeloma and amyloidosis at the OSU Ross Heart Center.  She was born on June 25, 1942 to the late Al and Beverly (Burkart) Gobert in Columbus.  Lynda was a '60 graduate of St. Mary's of the Springs Academy and a long time member of St. Pius X Catholic Church.  She will be remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother.  She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Ron Kish; children, Craig (Shana) Kish, Kim Kish; grandchild, Rylan; brothers, Bill Gobert, Dennis Gobert; sisters, Michelle Lieberman, Beth (Joe) Schumacher; nieces, nephews and many friends.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Holy Cross Cemetery Chapel, 11539 National Road S.W, Pataskala, on January 28, 2012 at 11:30 a.m., with Monsignor David Funk officiating.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Fund, at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital in Lynda's memory at The James Development Office, 660 Ackerman Road, P.O. Box 183112, Columbus, OH 43218-3112.  Special thanks to her card club friends for all their support and to the staff at The Ross Heart Center and The James Cancer Hospital.  Arrangements handled by Pfeifer Funeral Home.  Online condolences available at www.pfeiferfuneral.com