Oct. 13-18, 1997
CHARLES "CHUCK" HOGUE
Charles W. "Chuck" Hogue, 55, Virginia Beach, Va., died Friday, Oct.
10 in Virginia Beach.
Born Sept. 23, 1942, Trimble, son of the late William and Dora Binderbasin
Hogue, he was married to Patricia Ann Petty Hogue, who survives.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cardaras Funeral Home,
Glouster.
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster, where graveside military
services will be conducted by the Combined Color Guard Unit of Athens County.
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
WILLARD WRIGHT
Willard T. Wright, 87, Circleville, died Friday, Oct. 10. at Pickaway
Manor.
Born Oct. 27, 1909, Pickaway County, son of the late Charles E. and
Katherine Harmon Wright, he was the widower of Ruth E. Immell Wright.
A lifetime roofing contractor, he was in the Navy Seabees in World
War II and was the oldest living member of the Elks Club and a member of
the Sheet Metal Union Association.
Surviving are three sons, Donald E. (Donna) Yantes of Rockbridge, John
(Janet) Yantes of Plain City and Michael Yantes of Hazelwood; two daughters,
Mrs. Larry (Judy) Davis of Chillicothe and Mrs. Dennie (Alberta) Lutz of
Circleville; 12 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; a sister,
Mary Ellen Wills of Nashville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harmon Wright and John
Wright.
Private graveside memorial services will be 5 p.m. Oct. 20 in Tarlton
Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Arrangements are by Defenbaugh-Wise Funeral Home, Circleville.
REBECCA CARTER
Rebecca Charlene Carter, 67, New Plymouth, died Sunday, Oct. 12 at
Hocking Valley Community Hospital.
Born Nov. 24, 1929, Vinton County, daughter of the late Orville and
Bernice Norris Boring, she was married to Robert V. Carter, who survives.
She was a member of McArthur Eastern Star Serino Chapter 128.
Also surviving are two sons, John (Polly) Carter of New Plymouth and
Mark (Rita) Carter of Union Furnace; two daughters, Mrs. Mike (Rebecca)
Carter of New Plymouth and Mrs. Raymond (Rachel) Day of New Plymouth; 10
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a brother, John Boring of Highland,
Calif.; and three sisters, Jean Jizmejian of San Bernardino, Calif.; Ann
Starne of Highland, Calif. and Kay Harlan of Mount Sterling.
She was also preceded in death by s son, David Carter, and a sister,
Nihla Mason.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cardaras Funeral Home,
Logan, with the Rev. James Mathias officiating.
Burial will be in New Marshfield Cemetery.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at the funeral home.
Eastern Star services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. today by Serino
Chapter 128.
STEPHEN WARNER
Stephen J. Warner, 36, Champaign, Ill., died 1:55 a.m. Saturday, Oct.
11 at his residence.
Born Dec. 25, 1960, Atlanta, Ga., son of Jack and Phyllis Shorr Warner,
he was married Oct. 8, 1988 to Kelly Norton.
A member of Holy Cross Church, Champaign, he was an environmental engineer.
Also surviving are two children, Lizzy and Andrew Warner, both of the
home; aunts and uncles Jeanette Frazier, Paul (Ann) Fox and Joe (Roseanne)
Thomas, all of Logan; a sister, Cecilia Bramlett of Canton, Ga.; and a
brother, Patrick Warner of Atlanta, Ga.
Services will be held 10 a.m. today at Holy Cross Church, Champaign,
with the Rev. Father Robert Spilman officiating.
Burial will be noon Wednesday at Greenview Memorial Gardens, Moling,
Ill.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Warner Children College Fund,
c/o Busey Bank, 909 W. Kirby, Champaign, Ill, 61821.
LILLIAN FORD
Lillian Ford, 88, Logan, died Sunday, Oct. 12 at Hocking Valley Community
Hospital.
Born June 30, 1909, Carbon Hill, Ala., daughter of the late George
and Emma Lou Thompson Strall, she was the widow of Howard N. Ford.
She was a member of Highland Baptist Church, Louisville, Ky.
Surviving are two daughters, Lorene Carlin of Logan and Joyce Rabb
of Lancaster; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a son, James Harold Fowler, six brothers
and two sisters.
Funeral services will be 6 p.m. today at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan,
with Pastor Tom Walz officiating.
Burial will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Ky.
Friends may call 4 p.m. until time of services today at the funeral
home.
BEN SHARROW
Ben L. Sharrow, 76, Algonac, Mich., died Sept. 26 at River District
Hospital, St. Clair, Mich.
Born March 10, 1921, he was married to Jane Karshner Sharrow, who survives.
A World War II veteran, he served in the South Pacific with the 25th
division and in China, India and Buena with Merrille's Marauders.
Also surviving are daughters Janet and Eileen, three grandchildren
and four brothers.
He was preceded in death by a son, Benjamin.
HAZEL SAVELY
Hazel M. Savely, 88, Logan, died Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Hocking Valley
Community Hospital following an extended illness.
Born Sept. 11, 1909, Athens County, daughter of the late Frank and
Dora Lightfitz Gabriel, she was married Nov. 17, 1934 to Clifford J. Savely,
who survives.
A retired housekeeper at Ohio University, she was a member of New Marshfield
Order of the Eastern Star 346, Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. 6430 of Logan, National
D.A.V. Auxiliary and American Association of Retired Persons.
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William C. (Betty Jo) Chesser of
Sugar Grove; two granddaughters, Mrs. Lynn (Jill) Lanning of Corning and
Mrs. Larry (Lori) Willoughby of Heath; three great-grandchildren, Tiffani,
Lacey and Jenson; a brother, Jesse Gabriel of Groveport; a sister, Mary
Lowry of New Marshfield; several nieces and nephews; and special friends
Amy Bower and family of Rockbridge.
She was preceded in death by 10 brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Heinlein-Brown Funeral
Home with the Rev. Gary K. Wheeler officiating.
Burial will be in Asbury Cemetery, Hocking County.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 Friday at the funeral home.
REV. BETTY WINTERMUTE
The Rev. Betty Eileen Wintermute, 77, Findlay, formerly of Lancaster
and Logan, died Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center,
Findlay.
Born July 22, 1920, Carbon Hill, daughter of the late Carl and Margaret
Michaels Wend, she was the widow of the Rev. W. Fred Wintermute, who died
in 1981.
A retired United Methodist minister, she served churches in the Logan
area. She was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Lancaster,
Liberty Grange in Ada and Ohio Easter Star Chapter 244 in Hamden.
Surviving are a son, Jan S. Wintermute of Findlay; a daughter, Roberta
Lewis of Bowling Green; one grandchild; and three sisters, Virginia Bowland,
Gertrude Clouston and Lillian Young, all of Nelsonville.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Wend, and a sister,
Phyllis Schenz.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan,
with the Revs. Violet Mosher and Jimmie Spears officiating.
Burial will be in Ashbury Cemetery, Hocking County.
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Eastern Star services will be held 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Logan Health
Care Center, 300 Arlington Ave., Logan, Ohio 43138.
GARY CAMPBELL
Gary B. Campbell, 61, Logan, died Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Logan Health
Care Center following an extended illness.
Born April 29, 1936, Murray City, son of the late Harry B. and Elizabeth
Johnson Campbell, he was married to Donna L. Markins Campbell, who survives
He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and worked at Bordon's
Plastics in Columbus.
Also surviving are a son, Gary Michael Campbell of Logan; two stepsons,
William Dodson of Gahanna and John (Rhonda) Dodson of Alamogordo, N.M.;
a stepdaughter, Vicki Dodson of Dallas, Texas; a grandchild; four stepgrandchildren;
two brothers, Keith (Dora) Ayers of Logan and Harry Junior (Darlene) Campbell
of Bradenton, Fla.; and two sisters, Jean Smith of Murray City and Joan
Lloyd of Duncan Falls.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Joan Dodson.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Heinlein-Brown Funeral
Home with the Rev. Gregory Magruder officiating.
Burial will be in Knollwood Cemetery.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 today at the funeral home.
Military graveside services will be conducted by the Combined Veterans
Organizations of Hocking County.
LORETTA JUNE GESSELLS
Loretta June Gessells, 62, Union Furnace, died unexpectedly Wednesday,
Oct. 15 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital.
Born May 6, 1935, Haydenville, daughter of the late Willmut and Ruth
Patton Vermillion, she was married to Ed Gessells, who survives.
She was a homemaker.
Also surviving are three sons, Michael Edward Gessells of Union Furnace,
Brian (Marilyn) Gessells of Logan and Roger Gessells of Union Furnace;
a daughter, Deborah Singo of Logan; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild;
eight brothers, Vic (Nancy) Vermillion of Union Furnace, Lloyd (Jeanne)
Vermillion of Union Furnace, Don (Karen) Vermillion of Union Furnace, Larry
(Rita) Vermillion of Union Furnace, Chet (Sandy) Vermillion of Rockbridge,
Floyd (Nancy) Vermillion of Logan, the Rev. Wendell (Faye) Vermillion of
Jackson and Gary (Debbie) Vermillion of The Plains; and three sisters,
Vivian Michel of Union Furnace, Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Horton of Union Furnace
and Mrs. Calvin (Kathy) Chaffin of Logan.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Odell Singo.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home
with the Rev. James Lambert officiating.
Burial will be in New Fairview Cemetery, Rockbridge.
Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 Saturday
at the funeral home.
RUTH PATTON
Ruth Leona Patton, 85, Nelsonville, died Thursday, Oct. 16 at Doctors
Hospital, Nelsonville.
Born Oct. 29, 1911, she was the daughter of the late James Henry and
Loni Mae Manley Warren.
A homemaker, she was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Nelsonville.
Surviving are four sons, David (Marlene) Patton of Nelsonville, Jerry
(Judy) Patton of Nelsonville, Michael (Norma) Patton of Nelsonville and
Steve (Linda) Patton of Logan; five daughters, Gloria Buchanan of Glouster,
Mrs. Ronnie (Faith) Swaim of Haydenville, Mrs. Wilbur (Linda) White of
Coshocton, Mrs. Mike (Penny) Jonas of Nelsonville and Mrs. Paul (Rebecca)
Kurtis of Nelsonville; and two sisters, Marie Coots of Nelsonville and
Lucille Monk of Nelsonville.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Frank and
Charles Warren, and a sister, Florence Pitts.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Warren-Brown Funeral Home,
Nelsonville, with the Rev. Wilbur Wright officiating.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Nelsonville.
Friends may call 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 today at the funeral home.
JOHN WRIGHT
John Wright, 69, Murray City, died unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 16 at
his residence.
Born Oct. 6, 1928 Belmont County, son of the late John A. and Mary
Wilkerson Wright, he was married to Norma Dupler Wright, who survives.
Retired from Diamond Power of Lancaster, he was a member of the Masonic
Lodge of Glouster, Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus, Aladdin Temple Shrine
of Columbus, Hocking County Shrine Club, Hillbilly Shrine, Murray City
Eagles and the Hocking County Sheriffs Association.
Also surviving are a son, Roger (Shirley) Wright of Athens; a daughter,
Mrs. Lester (Iris) Douglas of Carbon Hill; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
and two brothers, Harry Wright of Moundsville, W.V. and Walter Wright of
Indianapolis, Ind.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Delbert Wright, and a sister,
Wilma Wright.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown Funeral Home, Murray
City, with Paul Taylor officiating.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Nelsonville.
Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 Saturday
at the funeral home.
Eagle memorial services will be held 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral
home. Masonic memorial services will be held 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the
funeral home.
Oct. 20-25, 1997
DAVID ALFMAN
David Glen Alfman, 42, New Straitsville, formerly of Corning, died
11:10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at his residence following an extended illness.
Born Oct. 1, 1955, Zanesville, son of David C. and Barbara Pierce Alfman
of Corning, he was married to Christine Ann Chappelear Alfman, who survives.
A truck driver for Altier Brothers, he was a member of New Hope United
Methodist Church, Gore.
Also surviving are three sons, Christopher David Alfman, Mark Albert
Alfman and Adam Michael Alfman, all of the home; a brother, Steven Alfman
of New Lexington; a sister, Kimberly Jones of New Lexington; maternal grandmother
Georgieann Widener of Corning; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Cheryl Altier.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Roberts Funeral Home, New
Lexington, with the Rev. Carolyn Hoskinson officiating.
Burial will be in Oakwood-Millertown Cemetery, Corning.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at the funeral home.
EUNICE BLIMES
Eunice Blimes, Nelsonville, died Sunday, Oct. 19 at Doctors Hospital,
Nelsonville.
Born in Minerton, daughter of the late Edward and Alice Ewing Thacker,
she was the widow of George Franklin Blimes, who died in 1981.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home.
MARIE DEARTH
Marie Esther Dearth, 82, Logan, died Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Logan Health
Care Center following an extended illness.
Born June 28, 1915, Knox Township, Vinton County, she was the daughter
of the late William and Emma Mae Cline Dearth.
She was the former manager of the Christman Hotel in Logan, a cab driver
for White Tip Taxi in Logan and a bartender for Stone's Grill, Logan.
Surviving are a granddaughter, Mrs. Donald (JoAnn) Ellinger of Logan;
two great-grandsons, Daniel F. "D.J." Bauman Jr. and Jason Ellinger, both
of Logan; one great-granddaughter, Vendi L. Bauman of Logan; one great-great
granddaughter, Josie Ann Bauman of Logan; and special friends JoAnn Brown,
Aunt Billie Kalklosch and Viola Coakley, all of Logan.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Mae Tucker and
Flossie Ragan; three brothers, Otto, Milfred and John Dearth; and a great-granddaughter,
Jody Lynn.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at the New Fairview Mausoleum
near Rockbridge with the Rev. J. Gordon Sullivan officiating.
Burial will be in Elk Cemetery, McArthur
Friends may call 1 p.m. until time of services at the New Fairview
Mausoleum.
REESE CARPENTER
Reese A. Carpenter Sr., 75, Rockbridge, died Sunday, Oct. 19 at his
residence.
Born Dec. 11, 1921, Rockbridge, son of the late Grover C. and Forest
R. Fink Carpenter, he was married to Rosabelle M. Miller Carpenter, who
survives.
A World War II Army veteran, he was a retired welder for Columbia Gas
Transmission Co. and a member of the Lancaster VFW.
Also surviving are two sons, Jeffrey (Lynn) Carpenter Sr. of Rockbridge
and Reese (Janet) Carpenter Jr. of Lancaster; a daughter, Dana (Cynthia)
Edwards of Rockbridge; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and a
sister, Belle Starowesky of Lancaster.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Carpenter.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cardaras Funeral Home,
Logan, with the Rev. Raymond Welch officiating.
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Rockbridge.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at the funeral home.
Military graveside services will be conducted by the Hocking County
Combined Veterans Organizations.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the National
Kidney Foundation of Ohio, 1373 Grandview Ave., Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio
43212.
CAROLE ELLIOTT
Carole Elliott, 62, Jackson, died Saturday, Oct. 18 as the result of
an automobile accident in Jackson.
Born June 24, 1935, Jackson, daughter of the late Samuel and Grace
Dobbins Davis, she was married to the Rev. David C. Elliott, who survives.
A member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Jackson, she was a retired
LPN, having worked for several Heartland Care Centers in the area, including
Jackson and Chillicothe.
Also surviving are five sons, Dirk (Tricia) Elliott of Bellpoint, Scott
Elliott of Jackson, Tom (Lisa) Elliott of Jackson, Nick (Rhonda) Elliott
of Jackson and Matt (Denise) Elliott of Romania; one daughter, Mrs. Dave
(Jenny) Paugh of Jackson; two sisters, Connie Evans of San Antonio, Texas,
and Sheila Davis of Jackson; and nine grandchildren, Josh, Sam, Amy, Alicia,
Cody, Kylie, Daniel, Jordan and Abigael.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Elliott.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Eisnaugle-Lewis Funeral
Home, Jackson, with the Rev. Bill Goodall officiating.
Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 today at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Matt and
Denise Elliott Romania Missionary Fund, c/o Bellpoint United Methodist
Church, 5517 US 42 South, Ostrander, Ohio 43061.
WALTER LOOMIS
Walter Edmond Loomis, 91, Logan, died Sunday, Oct. 19 at Hocking Valley
Community Hospital following an extended illness.
Born May 13, 1906, Luhrig, son of the late Jesse Elmer and Flora Emma
Burford Loomis, he was the widower of Mary Elizabeth Walker Miller Loomis,
who died in 1994.
A member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church and American Association of
Retired Persons, he retired in 1944 as an oil field production worker for
the Gordon Oil Company of Hocking County.
Surviving are a step-daughter, Mrs. Donald (Mary Ann) Wahl of Zanesville;
a brother, Charles Lester (Isabelle) Loomis of Logan; a brother-in-law,
Delmar Hendricks of Breckenridge, Mich.; a sister-in-law, Audrey Walker
of Logan; special friend Wilma E. Wahl of Logan; and several nieces and
nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Veronica Wolfe
Loomis, who died in 1958; a brother, Victor Loomis; a brother-in-law, Rothbe
Walker; and three sisters, Zelpha Hull, Nellie Frey and Hazel Hendricks.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Roberts Funeral Home with
the Rev. Lawrence "Bud" Myers officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home
and 9 a.m. until time of services Wednesday.
N. PAULINE SMITH
N. Pauline Smith, 75, Chauncey, died Sunday, Oct. 19 at Doctors Hospital,
Nelsonville.
Born June 16, 1922, Nelsonville, she was the daughter of the late William
and Hazel Glass Warren.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Souers Funeral Home,
Nelsonville.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Nelsonville.
Friends may call 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 today at the funeral home.
GENEIVA GIBSON
Geneiva A. Gibson, 68, New Straitsville, died Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Hocking
Valley Community Hospital.
Born Dec. 1, 1928, Shawnee, daughter of the late James and Anna Mae
Craig Gaddis, she was married to Wayne Gibson, who survives.
Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Don (Sharon) Monroe of Zanesville,
Mrs. Robert (Patty) Spencer of New Straitsville, Mrs. Roger (Debbie) Starr
of New Straitsville and Mrs. Mike (Melinda) Sayre of Logan; three grandchildren;
one great-grandchild; a brother, James Gaddis of New Lexington; and three
sisters, Hazel Lako of Columbus, Martha Beddow of New Straitsville and
Marie Wolfe of New Lexington.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Larry and Harry Thrapp,
and a brother, Henry Gaddis.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan,
with the Rev. Joe Blosser officiating.
Burial will be in Knollwood Cemetery, Enterprise.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Thursday at the funeral home.
JIMMY GILLESPIE JR.
Jimmy Ronald Clifford Gillespie Jr., 28, Logan, died Monday, Oct. 20
in Orient.
Born April 15, 1969, Logan, he was the son of Ronald C. and Laura A.
Berry Gillespie Sr. of Logan.
He was a mechanic at Quality Motorland, Lancaster, and attended the
Church of God.
Also surviving is a son, Jimmy Ronald Clifford Gillespie III of Logan;
a grandmother, Anne Sargent of Logan; two brothers, David and Daniel Gillespie,
both of Logan; and three sisters, Leane Anne Roddy and Vicki Taylor, both
of Logan, and Donna Leasure of Caldwell.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan,
with the Rev. M. Dwaine Pyeatt officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Thursday at the funeral home.
CLARADENE MERCER
Claradene Mercer, 84, McArthur, died Monday, Oct. 20 at her residence.
Born May 18, 1913, Eagle Township, Vinton County, daughter of the late
H.C. "Craten" and Hollie Graves Tatman, she was the widow of Robert Mercer,
who died Dec. 21, 1985.
A graduate of Richmond Dale High School, she was a homemaker.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John (Betty Lou) Pinkerton of Pickerington;
three sons, Paul Mercer of McArthur, Garry (Jean) Mercer of McArthur and
Roger (Vonda) Mercer of South Bloomingville; a sister, Marjorie Harper
of McArthur; and a brother, Clifford Tatman of Kingston.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Vernon and Gerald Mercer;
a great-granddaughter, Misty; two brothers, Kenneth and Zelmond Tatman;
and a daughter-in-law, Esther Mercer.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Garrett Funeral Home, McArthur,
with the Revs. Danny Minton and Judy Dodrill officiating.
Burial will be in Lebanon Cemetery.
Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
BETTY THOMPSON
Betty Thompson, 76, Nelsonville, died Wednesday, Oct. 22 at her residence.
Born May 14, 1921, Kimberly, daughter of the late Frank and Louise
Warren McGuire, she was the widow of Charles Leroy Thomson, who died in
1947.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist
Church, Nelsonville.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at Souers Funeral Home,
Nelsonville.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the First United
Methodist Church, Nelsonville.
LINDA REYNOLDS
Linda L. Woodgeard Reynolds, 50, Creola, died Thursday, Oct. 23 at
her residence.
Born Oct. 2, 1947, Creola, she was the daughter of Raymond A. Woodgeard
of Creola and the late Mary E. West Woodgeard.
A 1965 graduate of McArthur High School, she was a member of McArthur
First Christian Church.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. John (Blanche) Davis of Creola; three
brothers, Andrew (Judy) Woodgeard of Tipp City, Mack (Sandy) Woodgeard
of Hudson, Fla., and Terry (Charlotte) Woodgeard of Creola; four nephews,
Tyke Shaeffer of Creola, Chad Woodgeard of Weeki Wachee, Fla., Shawn Woodgeard
of Logan and Tim Woodgeard of Allensville; three nieces, Melinda J. Currie
of Castle Rock, Colo., April Woodgeard of Clark Summit, Pa., and Jeanette
A. Mathews of Washington Court House; a great-nephew, A.J. Mathews of Washington
Court House; and three great-nieces, Julie and Megan Currie of Castle Rock,
Colo., and Megan Shaeffer
of Creola.
She was more like a big sister to her nieces and nephews, helping and
encouraging them in their many endeavors, bringing joy and happiness to
each.
She was employed at General Electric Circleville Lamp Plant for 28
years. She enjoyed her work and fellowship of the many coworkers that knew
her, some of which she held in very high regard.
She always loved to bring happiness and joy to all she was around and
will be very much missed by all who knew her. That smiley face will never
be replaced.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Garrett Funeral Home, McArthur,
with the Rev. Danny Wise officiating.
Burial will be in Elk Cemetery.
Friends may call 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.
MARIE WILLIARD
Marie Williard, 79, Carroll, died Wednesday, Oct. 22 at Fairfield Medical
Center.
She was the widow of her husband of 64 years, Chester R. Williard,
who died June 22.
She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Don (Marcella) Merrick Sr. of Lancaster
and Mrs. Dwain (Wanda) Cox of Johnstown; four grandchildren, Mrs. Don (Marcia)
Morefield and Don (Michelle) Merrick Jr., all of Canal Winchester; Mrs.
Charlie (Cynda) Taylor of Columbus and Samuel (Beth) Cox of Johnstown;
six great-grandchildren, Amanda Morefield, Tharon and Miranda Merrick,
Samantha, Jeremy and Jonathan Cox; a sister, Rosa Hissey of Tarlton; and
a brother, Howard Fetherolf of Carroll.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Williard and Mae
Fetherolf; a brother, Ben Chilcote; and a half-brother, Albert Woolever.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Taylor Funeral Home, Amanda,
with the Revs.
Kenneth Much and Charles Flesher officiating.
Burial will be in Tarlton Cemetery.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 today at the funeral home.
RAY A. CHEESEMAN
Burial was held Friday, Oct. 24 in Knollwood Cemetery for Ray Allen
Cheeseman, 72, Logan, who died Friday at Hocking Valley Community Hospital.
There were no funeral services per the deceased's request.
Born March 8, 1925, Nelsonville, son of the late Frank and Thelma Ray
Cheeseman, he was married to Ila Mae Cheeseman, who survives.
A World War II Army veteran having served in the European Theater,
he retired after 35 years as shipping foreman for General Clay of Logan.
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Carolyn) Schrader of Bremen;
a son, Bill Cheeseman of Florida; grandchildren, Amy, Brad, Jeff, Eric
and Barbara; a sister, Naomi Jones of Columbus; and two brothers, Junior
Cheeseman of Florida and Lawrence Cheeseman of Columbus.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hocking County
Heart Association, c/o Deborah Keynes, 295 Midland Place, Logan, Ohio 43138.
Arrangements were by Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home.
Oct. 27-31, 1997
RALPH DURST
Ralph M. Durst, 81, Logan, died Saturday, Oct. 25 at his residence.
Born Oct. 26, 1915, Larbee, Iowa, son of the late Charles Durst and
Nora Hughes Durst-Thomas, he was married for 54 years to Esther F. Lindsey
Durst, who survives.
A graduate of Benton-South Bloomingville High School, he was a World
War II Army veteran serving in the European theater, a sergeant of corrections
for 35 years with Hocking Honor Camp, Ohio State Prison and Chillicothe
Correctional Institution, and a member of the Hocking County Farm Bureau.
Also surviving are a son, Edson (Jane) Durst of Logan; a daughter-in-law,
Linda Durst of Logan; six grandchildren, Jeremy, Ginger, Shane and Mahala
Durst, Jenny Shaw and Melissa McQuaid; four great-grandchildren, Destiny
Martens, Christen Shaw, Alysha Boyle and Austin McQuaid; and a brother,
Robert (Pat) Thomas of Middletown.
He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Paul Thomas; a son,
Leroy M. Durst; a grandson, Chad Edward Durst; and a brother, Linro Durst.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Heinlein-Brown Funeral
Home, Logan, with the Revs. Wilbur Bender and Lester Roth officiating.
Burial will be in New Fairview Cemetery, Rockbridge, where military
graveside services will be conducted by the Combined Military Organizations
of Hocking County.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 today at the funeral home.
RONALD WOLTZ
Ronald Lee Woltz, 59, Logan, died Monday, Oct. 27 at Ohio State University
Hospital, Columbus.
Born May 18, 1938, Lancaster, son of the late Roy L. and Elmyra Jane
Krick Woltz, he was married to Mary Judith Schultheis Woltz, who survives.
A 1962 graduate of the Ohio State University and a member of the OSU
Marching Band, he was an independent insurance agent and owner and operator
of the Schultheis Insurance Agency of Logan, where he recently received
a 25 Year Agent Award, as well as several miscellaneous Superior Claims
Service Awards, Outstanding Customer Service Awards, Awards of Excellence
and President's Achievement Awards from Westfield Insurance Companies.
He was a former band director at Pomeroy and Berne Union High Schools,
a former choir director at St. John Catholic Church and a member of the
Board of Directors, Kachelmacher Memorial, Inc.
Also surviving are two sons, R.D. Woltz of Charleston, S.C., and Capt.
John W. (CW2 Linda L.) Woltz of Fayetteville, N.C.; two daughters, Cecilia
Ramage of Columbus and Mrs. Scott (Cathy) McCort of Chicago, Ill.; three
grandchildren, Cathy, City and J.D. Ramage of Columbus; and a brother,
Charles J. (Wilma) Woltz of New Lexington.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Roberts Funeral Home with
the Rev. Father James A. Geiger officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Wednesday at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American
Liver Foundation, 1425 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, N.J. 07009-9990
ALICE "BETTY" WOLFE
Alice M. "Betty" Wolfe, 77, Nelsonville, formerly of Lancaster, died
Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, The Plains.
Born Dec. 12, 1919, Murray City, she was the daughter of the late Walter
and Hazel Belle Whitmore Bittner.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Warren-Brown Funeral Home,
Nelsonville.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 Thursday at the funeral home.
GEORGE KOZIK JR.
George Kozik Jr., 67, Murray City, died Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Doctors
Hospital, Nelsonville.
Born April 18, 1930, Murray City, son of the late George and Mary Klim
Kozik, he was married to Deirdre Kozik of Dearborn Heights, Mich., who
survives.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville.
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
ALICE PRIMMER
Alice Christina Primmer, 103, London, died Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Arbors
of London Nursing Home, London, where she resided for the past 2 1/2 years.
Born Oct. 3, 1894, Athens County, daughter of the late George and Martha
Howard Ryther, she was the widow of her husband of 56 years, Fred C. Primmer
Sr., who died May 18, 1971.
A lifetime member of the London Senior Center and a member of the Newport
United Methodist Church, she moved from Logan to London in 1977 to live
with her daughter, Lucille, and son-in-law Roy Thompson.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Roy (Lucille) Thompson of London; a
son, Fred C. (Reva) Primmer Jr. of Logan; seven grandchildren, Dorothy
Wallace of London, David (Debbie) Thompson of Glenrock, Wyo., Beverly Cook
of Logan, Mrs. Mark (Christy) Barrell of Logan, Mrs. Steve (Rebecca) Maurice
of Logan and Steve (Nancy) Holcomb of Logan; 19 great-grandchildren and
19 great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a half-brother, Lawrence Howard.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Roberts Funeral Home
with the Rev. Gary K. Wheeler officiating.
Entombment will be in New Fairview Mausoleum near Rockbridge.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Friday at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the charity of
one's choice.
ETHEL "PAT" BRIGHT
Ethel S. "Pat" Bright, 80, Logan, died Thursday, Oct. 30 at her residence.
Born April 20, 1917, Hocking County, daughter of the late Frank and
Catherine West Patton, she was married for 48 years to Kenneth W. Bright,
who survives.
A former registered nurse at the former Cherrington Hospital, Chillicothe
Hospital and Paintsville, Ky., hospital, she was a member of St. Paul's
Episcopal Church, senior warden of the church and the directoress of the
Altar Guild of the church. She graduated from the Cherrington Hospital
School of Nursing.
Also surviving are two sons, Kenneth W. Bright Jr. of Cleveland and
Stephen K. (Susan K.) Bright of Pittsford, N.Y.; a daughter, Mrs. Rick
(Julia) Overturf of Copperas Cove, Texas; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Francis R. Morley;
a brother, Donald Patton; and four sisters, Ellen Thomas, Belva Lietke,
Lucille Duffy and Eula Moore.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
with the Rev. William Pursley officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home
with the family in attendance from 6 to 9 p.m. and from 9 a.m. until time
of services at the church.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Fairfield County
Hospice, 1111 E. Main St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or to St. Paul's Episcopal
Church, P.O. Box 736, Logan, Ohio 43138. |
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