Johnson Countians Burials Afar

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G. H. PRESTON, PLUMBING CHIEF, DIES George Harper Preston, 48, of 8528 Green St., Wheelersburg, city plumbing inspector since Aug. 19, died at 3:20 a.m. today at Scioto Memorial Hospital, nearly two hours after apparently suffering a heart attack. The requirement that a city employee must be a resident of Portsmouth was waived for Preston, a Wheelersburg native, because the city could find none with his qualifications to fill the post. Preston succeeded Joseph Hamilton who was hired to the city plumbing inspector’s post Jan. 8 and resigned May 3. Preston formerly operated George H. Preston Plumbing Co. at Wheelersburg. He was a member of Wheelersburg United Methodist Church, James Dickey Post American Legion, and Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 577. His first wife, Mrs. Gladys Conley Preston, died in 1950. Surviving are his second wife, Mrs. Imogene Puckett Preston; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Burns Preston, 8383 Green St., a son James G. Preston, 427 Spring St., Wheelersburg; a daughter, Miss Jane Preston, at home; a twin brother, Gregory B. Preston, 2107 Sunrise Ave., and one grandchild. Funeral services are to be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Wheelersburg United Methodist Church, with Rev. Roland D. Pierce officiating. Burial is to be in Memorial Burial Park.  Portsmouth Times Friday August 30, 1968

A.B. PRESTON IS TAKEN BY DEATH—CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE FATAL FOR VETERAN MEMBER OF SCHOOL BOARD
Anderson B. Preston, 76, prominent resident of Wheelersburg and member of the school board for 16 years, passed away at 10:35 p.m. Friday at his home. Mr. Preston suffered a cerebral hemorrhage last Monday and his condition had been serious since. Mr. Preston had resided in Wheelersburg for 31 years and conducted a gasoline station. He was active in civic affairs of the community and of Wheelersburg Methodist church, where he was a member. He was on the board of control of the church. Mr. Preston had been a timber merchant, steamboat pilot and farmer. In 1887 he married Katherine Howard, who preceded him in death August 1, 1932. Mr. Preston was born at Paintsville, KYMarch16, 1865, a son of Monterville and Lorenda Price Preston. Surviving are these children: Mrs. Manchia Genheimer, George Harper, and Arthur Preston and Mrs. Frank Lallow, all of Wheelersburg, Howard Preston of McDermott, Clarence Preston of Paintsville and Mitchell Preston of Columbus, IN. Twins died in infancy. He also leaves three brothers, George Preston of Paintsville, Warren of Loveland and Gaylord Preston of Lucasville, and 8 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Wheelersburg Methodist Church, with Rev. Fred O. Weed officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery under the direction of McCurdy & Scott. The body is at the residence. Portsmouth Times Saturday August 23, 1941

Lucasville—Gaylord Preston, 95, of Lucasville, Rt. 4, died Wednesday at Elmwood Village Convalescent Center in Portsmouth. A native of Paintsville, KY, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nora, in 1956. He was a member of Scioto Valley Grange and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include a son, Mont Preston of Lucasville, Rt. 4; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services are to be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Candy Run United Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Curtis Wright and Ora Caudill are to officiate. Burial is to be in Lucasville Cemetery. Friends may call at McKinley Funeral Home after 2 p.m. today and until 1 p.m. Friday, when the body is to be moved to the church. Portsmouth Times Thursday, Jan. 9, 1975

Shade W. Walters, 92, of 1305 McConnell Ave., died at Mercy Hospital Thursday at 6 a.m. after a three year illness. Born July 3, 1864, at Paintsville, KY, he was a son of Winfred and Elizabeth Preston Walters. He was a storekeeper and postmaster at Minford for a number of years.
After his retirement, he moved to McConnelsville, OH where he lived until his wife, the former Martha Sagraves, died in 1949. After her death he made his home with a daughter, Mrs. John Coriell, 1305 McConnell Ave. Surviving are four sons, E. W. of 1925 Seventh St., Bruce and Thomas of Columbus and Glenn of Chillicothe; three daughters, Mrs. Alma Wheeler of Ashland, Mrs. Coriell of Portsmouth, and Miss Goldie Walters of Radford, VA; two brothers, Dr. W. J. Walters of Pikeville, KY, and U.S. Walters of Offutt, KY; and a sister, Mrs. Exer Preston of Epharata, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a son. Mr. Walters was a member of the United
Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at Brock Funeral Home with Rev. Russell
Milam officiating. Burial will be in Bennett Cemetery at Minford. Portsmouth Times Friday May 31, 1957

Howard Preston, 62, of 1309 Summitt St., died Sunday at 3:30 a.m. at his home of a heart ailment from which he had suffered for 10 years. Mrs. Preston was employed as a clerk for the Detroit Steel Corp. He was born Dec. 3, 1892, in Paintsville, KY, a son of A.B. and Catherine Howard Preston. He was a member of the Central Christian Church and the Western Sun Lodge of the Mason. Mr. Preston is survived by his wife, Golda; five brothers, Clarence of Paintsville, Mitchell of Columbus, George, Harper and Arthur all of Wheelersburg; and two sisters, Mrs. Manchia Genheimer, 1400 Spring St. and Mrs. Lorinda Lallow, 824 John St. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Central Christian Church with Rev. Paul Neal officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Burial Park. Masonic services will be held at Emrick Funeral Home at 8 tonight. Monday July 11, 1955

Golda Preston, 88, of Portsmouth, died this morning at Mercy Hospital. A native of Louisa, KY, she was a retired teacher from Wheelersburg Elementary School, a supervisor of Williams Mfg. For 33 years, and a member of Rosemount Church of Christ in Christian Union and Scioto County Retired Teacher Association. Preceded in death by her husband, Howard Preston, in July 1955, she is survived by a brother, John H. Compton of Lucasville, Rt. 5; and four sisters, Eva Taylor and Mary Voorhes, both of Portsmouth, Leloa Owen of Tyler, KY and Ruth Farley of West Portsmouth. Service is 10 a.m. Saturday at Daehler Funeral Home, with Joe Dillard, pastor, officiating with interment in Memorial Burial Park. Portsmouth Times Thursday Oct 12, 1980

Services for James C. Preston, 70, of 1223 Linden Ave., are to be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Church of the Nazarene, of which he was a member, with Rev. Clare St. John officiating. Preston, a native of Lawrence Co., KY and a retired Williams Mfg. Co., employee, died at 10:46 a.m. Thursday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Surviving are his wife, Lyda P. Preston; two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Peggy) Jacoby and Mrs. Thomas (Betty) Snyder, both of Dayton; a brother, Emmett Preston of Louisa, KY; two sisters, Mrs. Amy Whiteside of Florida and Mrs. Gertrude Daniels of Phoenix, AZ, and 8 grandchildren. Friends may call at Brock Funeral Home in Portsmouth. Portsmouth Times Friday April 19, 1974

Funeral services for Arthur David “Skinny” Preston, 80 of Gallia St., Wheelersburg, is 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Harrison Funeral Home in Wheelersburg. A native of Louisa, KY, he died Monday at Scioto Memorial Hospital. He was a retired teacher and school administrator, was graduated from Wheelersburg High School in 1925 and from Wilmington College in 1940. He did graduate work at Ohio University, Marshall College, Ohio State University, Rio Grande College and the University of Cincinnati. He served as basketball coach at Wheelersburg from 1944 to 1952, compiling a record of 99 wins and 3 losses. He was principal of Wheelersburg High School from 1957 to 1964, and was superintendent of Wheelersburg Local School District from 1964 to 1968. He served four terms on the Wheelersburg School Board and was vice president of the board during those years. He was the board’s official delegate to the Ohio School Boards Association. He was a member of Wheelersburg United Methodist Church, Western Sun Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite of Cincinnati and the Woodmen of the World. He was a member of the local,
state and national chapters of the American Association of Retired Teachers. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Montgomery Preston in 1957. Surviving are his second wife, Maxine Maddix Frick Preston; a stepdaughter, Sue bray of Wheelersburg; a sister, Lorinda Lallow of Wheelersburg and two step grandsons. Dr. Gary Exman is to officiate with interment in Memorial Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today, and from noon until the funeral hour on Wednesday. Masonic service will be held at 8 tonight at
the funeral home. Portsmouth Times Tuesday Dec 13, 1986

W. Pitt Witten was born June 9th, 1882 near Staffordsville this County. He was the youngest son of William Pitt Witten and Mary J Dixon Witten. His father died when he was about a year old leaving him in the care of his mother and the rest of the family. They moved soon afterwards to a farm in Oil Springs where Pitt was raised until he was called to join that innumerable caravan which moves to that mysterious calm. Pitt fully realized that death was approaching and that the end of life was near but he looked it squarely in the face like that of a brave soldier facing the enemy. He made his will disposing of all his property amply providing for each family member entitled to his property. His earthly business was arranged just the way he wanted it. In arranging his earthly business he did not overlook the welfare of his soul. He told the writer that he was ready to meet his God any time, that his sins had been forgiven and all was well with him. He said that he hated to leave his family but he should be satisfied that his little children would be provided with a good home and plenty. The community has never witnessed a braver nor stronger faith in God. His manner of going should be an example and a warning to those still living. He was not as the quarry slave scourged to his danger but like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and is drawn into pleasant dreams. He leaves a rich heritage, his neighbors had learned to love and respect him and no one ever went to him and was turned away empty handed. He will be missed in the community in which he lived.  Dr. Walter Connolly, a nephew but more like a brother together with Dr F M Witten fought gallantly till the end.  Dr Connolly was made administrator of the estate.  Pitt leaves three sister, a wife, and four children and a host of friends to mourn their loss which is deeply felt The Paintsville Herald July 21, 1927

Eula Dills Eula Dills, 93 of Sunbury, died early Friday (Nov. 13, 1998) at her residence. She was born on Oct. 12, 1905 in Johnson Co., Ky. to the late George and Amanda (Preston) Scarbury. The homemaker moved to Sunbury 36 years ago from Paintsville, Ky. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and cooking, and was a member of the Maize Road Baptist Church in Columbus. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Dills on Jan. 14, 1962, two brothers and one sister. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, George and Betty Dills of Galena, Johnny and Edna Dills of Columbus, Roger and Carolyn Dills of Sunbury;
two daughters and one son-in-law, Betty and Louie Salyer of Sunbury, with who she resided, and Brenda Reed of Columbus; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation was held at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, where funeral services were held with Pastor John Kerby officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 253 E. Church St., Marion, Oh., 43302


Clyde Adams Sr. Clyde Adams Sr., 69, Marengo, died Wednesday evening (October 17, 2001)at his residence.
He was born in Jeremiah, Kentucky, on January 1, 1932, to the late Melvin and Pearl (Young) Adams. He was employed by Ranco in Delaware, for 29 years and retired in 1997. A veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, he moved to Marengo from Kentucky in 1969. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Blair Adams on December 2, 1999; and two brothers, Dennis and Leon. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Clyde Jr. and Ann Adams of Ashley and Jeff and Jill Adams of Fredericktown; his grandchildren, Andrew, Kevin, and Kara; and three brothers and sisters-in-law, Curt and Doylene of Jeremiah, Kentucky, Melvin and Maise of Louisville, Kentucky, and Andrew and Sandy of Corbin, Kentucky. Visitation was held at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Sunbury, where funeral services were held with Pastor Roland Edwards officiating. Interment followed with military honors in Bloomfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Knox County, 302 East High Street, Mount Vernon 43050. Condolences may be expressed at

Charles Berry Charles E. Berry, 77, Beach City, died Thursday (June 3, 1999) at his residence following an illness. He was born in Louisa, Ky., to the late Samuel and Minnie Katherine(Thompson) Berry. He had been a Beach City resident for two years. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and retired from Rockwell International of Columbus. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, a former deacon at Sunbury First Baptist Chirch and a member of the Johnstown Baptist church. He is survived by three daughters and a son-in-law, Donna and Jeffrey Mitchell, Johnstown, Charlene Neel, North Canton, and Phyllis Berry, at home; one brother Willie (Bill) Berry, Ironton; two sisters Lucille Lintz and Betty Marsh, both of Baltimore, Md.; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carlena Fisher Berry, on Dec. 5,1998; and one sister. Calling hours were at Lantzer Funeral Home, Beach City. Funeral services were helf with the Rev. James Mock officiating. Interment was at North Lawn Mausoleum, North Canton.

Grace Boston Grace Boston, 87, a former Chesterville area resident, died Monday morning at Bennington Glen Nursing Center, Marengo. Boston was born on Dec. 17, 1912 in Isom, Ky., to the late John D. and Martha (Ison) Breeding. She retired in 1975 from Essex Wire in Lexington, Ohio where she worked as an assembler for 25 years. A member of Isom Presbyterian Church, she enjoyed the homemaking activities of sewing, cooking and gardening, but most of all she enjoyed her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband James O. Boston whom she married Dec. 12,1944 in Whitesburg, Ky.; a daughter Judy (Keith) Duncan of Marengo; sons Ralph G. (Nancy) Fuller of Sunbury and John E. (Rae Ann) Boston of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers John D. (Josephine) Breeding Jr. of Isom, Ky. and Hubert (Margaret) Breeding of Romulus, Mich. Boston was preceded in death by a grandchild, Bradley Boston; five brothers, Corbin, Cullen, Carl, Burnett and Van Breeding; and by two sisters, Bertha Mullice and Orpha Adams. Calling hours were at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Sunbury, where funeral services were with the Reverend Carol Weiss and Pastor Bob Allen officiating. Interment followed in Green Mound Cemetery near Kilbourne. Her grandson, Brad Duncan, officiated the cemetery committal services

Luther M. Burton Luther M. Burton, 83, Galena, died Friday (Feb. 12, 1999) at Manor Care Nursing Home, Westerville. He was born in Louisa, Ky., on March 11, 1915, to the late John and Dorothy (Damron) Burton. He owned and operated Burton Machine Co. in Gahanna for 40 years. He was a member of Ralph R. Rickly Lodge No. 670 F&AM and the Kentucky Colonels. He is survived by a son, John Burton, Columbus; and two sisters and one brother-in-law, Emma Lee and Russ Hicks, Canal Winchester, and Bonnie Peters, Louisa, Ky. He was preceded in death by by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy M. Burton on May 3, 1995; one daughter Linda Burton Bashon in 1970; two brothers, Glenn and Homer; and two sisters, Dimple D. and Donna Jean. Visitation was at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home. Funeral services followed with the Rev. Stacy Evans officiating. Burial was in the Galena Cemetery.

Ray Curtis Ray Curtis, 69, of Delaware, died Friday evening (March 27, 1998) at his home following a five-month illness. He was born in Flat Gap, Ky., on June 19, 1928, to the late Samantha Curtis. He had lived in Sunbury for 41 years, and the last four years in Delaware. He was a breeder, trainer, and driver of standardbred horses, and had three horses on the circuit with his son during 1997. He had previously owned the car wash in Sunbury, and also had one in Westerville. In his early years, he had worked as a towmotor operator for the Galena Brick and Shale Co., with 25 years of service. He was a member of the Delaware County Harness Horsemen and the United States Trotting Association. He married Carrie Conn in Delaware on Dec. 24, 1952; she survives. Mr. Curtis also is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Steve and Nance Curtis of Delaware; granddaughters Angel and Katie; great-granddaughter Devon Rachel; a sister, Margie Thompson of Delaware; his nephew and his wife, Larry and Judy Thompson of Kilbourne; and his mother-in-law, Christine Conn of Ashland, Ky. Services were at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Sunbury, with the Rev. Gerald Davis officiating. Interment was in Berkshire Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Delaware County, 561 W. Central Ave., Delaware, OH 43015.

Rouie Curtis Rouie Curtis, age 91 of Kentucky, passed away on Sunday (August 6, 2000)
at the home of her daughter in Park Hills, Ky. She was born on Jan. 29, 1909 in Johnson County, Ky., to the late Alive and Belle (Salyer) Lemaster. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Priscilla and Bill Blair of Park Hills, Ky., and Carolyn and Willard Stambaugh of Sunbury; son and daughter -in-law Rexford and Nellie Curtis of Centerburg; brother Luther Lemaster of Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville, Ky.; 11 grandchildren; 20 step-grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren; and lots of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband James M. Curtis, one grandson, four sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held at Jones and Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville, Ky., the Rev. Darin Stambaugh and the Rev. Wayne Knisely officiating

Marie Glenn Marie Glenn, 86, of Sunbury, died Friday morning (June 18, 1999) at her residence. She was born in Johnson County, Ky., on May 27, 1913, to the late Ollie and Mary Ellen (Cheek) Cantrell. She was a member of the Sunbury Wesleyan Church and enjoyed quilting and babysitting children. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, R. Roger and Beatrice of Gastonia, N.C, the Rev. Don and Ann of Marion, Ind., and Nel and Linda of Sunbury; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dewey and Virginia Cantrell of Columbus and Raymond and Phyllis Cantrell of Hopesound, Fla.; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Irene and Charles Love and Flora Hubbell, all of Sunbury, and Ernestine and George Jaeckel of Los Altos, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Glenn, on Aug. 7, 1990, and five brothers, Ora, Ersell, Estill, Wayne and Burl. Visitation was at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, where services were held with the Rev. Gerald Davis officiating. Burial followed in Sunbury Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunbury Wesleyan Church.

J.P. Hall J.P. Hall, 62, of Centerburg, passed away on Monday (May 14, 2001) at St. Ann's Hospital, Westerville. He was born on April 4, 1939, in Banner, Ky., to the late Oliver M. and Goldie M. (Curtis) Hall, and moved to Ohio in 1954. Before his illness, he owned J.P. Hall & Sons construction company. He was a kind and loving father, husband and papaw, and is deeply loved and sadly missed. Mr. Hall enjoyed watching westerns, swinging on his gazebo swing with his wife, and making people laugh. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Ousley; and grandson, Mathew Hall. Surviving are his loving wife, Shirley (Adams) Hall; three sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Susan Hall of Newark, Gary and Dala Hall of Glenford, and Roy and Tina Hall of Centerburg; a stepson, James Caudill Jr. of Waldo; five stepdaughters and spouses, Debbie and Joe Curren of Ashley, Tammy and Terry Roush of Waldo, Amy and Kenny Caudill of Marion, Paula and Bill Caudill of Waldo, and Tina Caudill of Waldo; his former wife, Margaret (Lucas) Hall; 14 grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy and Betty Hall of Centerburg and Otto and Carol Hall of Mt. Vernon; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean and Ted Goodman of Centerburg, Faye and Elmer Boggs of Centerburg, Pat and James Willson of Willard, and Margie and Bill Smith of Norwalk; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Sunbury, where funeral services were held with Mr. Hall's brothers-in-law, the Revs. James Willson and Bill Smith, officiating. Interment was in Bloomfield Cemetery, near Sparta. 

Hazel A. Hamilton Hazel A. Hamilton, 79, Galena, died Tuesday morning (September 4, 2001)
at her home surrounded by family. She was born on December 29, 1921 in Martha, Kentucky to the late Mont and Mae Thomas Evans. Hazel was a homemaker and moved to Galena in 1948 from Kentucky. Member of Edison Enterprise Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and caring for children and grandchildren. Hamilton is survived by three sons, Jerry Hamilton of Galena, Joe (Sheri) Hamilton of Sunbury and Tony (LaVelle) Hamilton of Galena; four daughters, Jenny (James) Butts of Rockbridge, Linda (Tom) Paul of Westerville, Suzanna (Ed) Colegrove of Mount Gilead and Cindy (Billie) White of Mount Gilead; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Fred (Betty) Evans of Delaware and Donald (Betty) Evans) of Sunbury; and by one sister, Pauline Patrick of Goldsborough, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Pastor Warren W. Hamilton; a brother, Mont Junior Evans; and by a great-grandson, Luke David Wampler. Visitation was at the Westerville Freewill Baptist Church, 630 North State Street, Westerville, where services will be held with Pastor Ed Colegrove officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of DeVore-Snyder Funeral Homes. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Grady, 561 West Central Avenue, Delaware, Ohio 43015 or to Edison Enterprise Baptist Church, 3039 Ohio 95, Edison, Ohio 43320.

Talmadge Johnson Talmadge H. Johnson, 86, Delaware, died Monday evening (March 25, 2002)
at Grady Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 15, 1915, in Lawrence County, Kentucky, to the late Mason and Elizabeth Johnson. He was a tow operator for 25 years with Nestle Company, Sunbury. A Delaware resident since 1939, he attended the former Christian Faith Temple on Moore Street. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Elizabeth Phillips; five sisters; and a brother. Surviving are his wife of almost 18 years, Violet (Baker) Johnson; a daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Jim Hodges of Johnson City, Texas; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation was at Bennett Brown Rodman Funeral Home, Delaware, where funeral services were held with the Reverend Norman Rice officiating. Burial was in Greenmound Cemetery.


Paul King Paul Dean King, 48, Marysville, died Tuesday (May 11, 1999) at Marysville Memorial Hospital. He was born on Jan. 7, 1951, in Sunbury to the late John M. and Goldie M. (Curtis) King. He moved to Marysville 18 years ago from Lawrence County, Ky. Mr. King was a fence builder for various fence companies and enjoyed fishing and camping. He is survived by one son, Jamie King, Raymond; one daughter, Sarah King, Delaware; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, James King, West Liberty, Johnny and Sandra King, Sunbury, David King, West Liberty, and Joseph and Lou King, Centerburg; three sisters and three brothers-in-law, Mary and Ed Jordan, Martha, Ky., Martha and Jack Whitt, Marysville, and Delilah and Gary Clay of Springfield; and many special friends in Marysville. He was preceded in death by one brother, Sam King, in 1997. Visitation was at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Sunbury. Funeral services were held with the Rev. Alfred Young officiating. Burial followed in Sunbury Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Paul King Memorial Fund in care of DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, P.O. Box 238, Sunbury 43074

Woodrow Kise Woodrow Kise, 87, Galena, died at his home Wednesday (March 22, 2000). He was born in Louisa, Ky., on Nov. 11, 1912, to the late Commodore and Melissa (Thompson) Kise. He was a retired mill worker with Columbus Coated Fabrics, retiring in 1975 after 35 years of service. He loved farming and was a member of the Eagles and Moose in Columbus. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Julia (Kovach) Kise; a daughter and son-in-law, Judi and John Williams, Mount Gilead; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Memorial services were held at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Sunbury, with Rev. L. Wayne Booth officiating.

Joe Liming Joe E. Liming, 61, Sunbury, died Tuesday evening (May 15, 2001) at Riverside Hospital, Columbus. He was born in Louisa, Ky., on July 15, 1939, to Clyde and Pauline (Boggs) Liming, who survive in Sunbury. A graduate of Xavier University with a masters degree in guidance, he was a school bus driver for the Big Walnut School District. He was a retired teacher in the Johnstown Monroe School District, where he taught industrial arts and vocational agriculture. A former Boy Scout leader in Delaware County, he was a member of the Sparrow Lodge No. 400 F&AM, past master; and Worthington Chapter No. 287 OES, past patron. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 35 years, Nancy (Lee) Liming, whom he married on June 19, 1965 in Sunbury; a son, Jason Lee Liming of Columbus; and his aunts, uncles, and cousins. Private memorial services were held for the family and calling hours were not observed. Arrangements were in the care of DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Sunbury.

Howard McKenzie Howard Junior McKenzie, 68, of Clearlake, California, died Monday evening (February 18, 2002) at the home of his daughter in Marengo. He was born on May 24, 1933, in Flat Gap, Kentucky, to the late Fred and Zora Stambaugh McKenzie. A graduate of Flat Gap High School's Class of
1953, he was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and lived in the Marengo area from 1953 until 1964, when he moved to California. Howard was a businessman in the Clearlake area for 25 years; he worked as a tool-and-die maker, and operated an automotive repair shop as well as a camp ground and marina. A lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Jo Sparks and Serena Fay Thorne. Surviving are his stepmother, Anne McKenzie of Flat Gap; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karlene and Mike Hollenberg of Edwardsville, Illinois, and Freda and Doug Clark of Marengo; a son, Michael McKenzie of South Carolina; six grandchildren, Ryan, Jason, Adam, Don, Grant and Brandon;
six brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Sharon McKenzie, Darrell and Liz McKenzie of Columbus, Marion and Ann McKenzie of Carrie, Mississippi, Donald and Shirley McKenzie of Marengo, Terry and Cindy McKenzie of Paintsville, Kentucky, and Tom and Gwen McKenzie of Flat Gap; and four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Janet and Roy Scarbury of Condit, Marcella Van Sickle of Marengo, Peggy and Harold Frame of Fredericktown and JoAnn Gordon of Flat Gap. Graveside funeral services will be held at Trenton Cemetery with the Reverend Crate D. Sparks officiating and military honors provided by the honor guard of VFW Post No. 8735. Calling hours were not observed. Arrangements were in the care of DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Sunbury

N. Gladys Ross N. Gladys Ross, 83, died Sunday (March12, 2000) at Sunbury Nursing Home. She was born May 19, 1916, in Blaine, Ky., to the late Green and Thursa Cordle. Gladys moved to Sunbury from the Centerburg/Mount Vernon area in 1958. A homemaker, she attended Vans Valley Community Church and Genoa Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, flowers, gardening, latch hook embroidery, shopping, going out to eat and, most importantly, her grandchildren and family. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Russell Fry and Sarah and Gordon Ulery, all of Sunbury, and Janet and the Rev. Wayne Booth, Westerville; a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Christina Ross, Sunbury; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Ross, Sunbury; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac J. Ross in 1977; a son, Donald Ross in 1997; two brothers, Bradley and Arnold Cordle; and three sisters, Lean Rice, Molly Fraizer and Goldie Stuart. Calling hours were held at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Sunbury. Funeral services were held at Genoa Baptist Church with Wayne Booth, pastor, officiating. Burial followed at Eastview Cemetery, Centerburg.

Alice M. Sartin Alice M. Sartin, 61, Sunbury, died Tuesday (Jan. 12, 1999) at her residence. She was born in Paintsville, Ky., on July 8, 1937, to the late Clark and Maudie (Blevins) Ratliff. She was a food service service with Riverside Hospital, Columbus, for 14 years. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Don Gallion, Marengo; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Fran and Preston Fettrow, Irvine, Calif., and Mary and Paul Bosart, Mount Vernon; one brother, Harold Ratliff; two grandsons, Donald and Jeremy Gallion; and one great-granddaughter, MacKenzie Gallion. She was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Ratliff; and a sister, Kathleen Rice. Calling hours were at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Sunbury. Funeral services were held with the Rev. Yvette Hensley officiating. Burial followed in Eastview Cemetery.

James H. Sparks James H. Sparks, 77, Sunbury, died Wednesday (August 8, 2001) at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born on June 21, 1924 in Flat Gap, Kentucky to the late Hobart and Madge Salyers Sparks. Sparks moved to Sunbury 27 years ago from Johnstown. He was a retired foreman with PPG Glass in Mount Vernon. Jim loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was a Little League coach, enjoyed hunting, fishing and attending Big Walnut area sporting events. Sparks is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Phyllis Johnson Sparks; his daughter, Linda (Theron) Harris of Delaware; his son, Gary
(Teresa) Sparks of Utica; his 11 grandchildren, Glen (Tammy), Scott, Jeremy, Sheila, Shane, Brad (Christy), Christine (Craig), Amanda (Shawn), Jason (Amber), Steve and Joey; his eight great-grandchildren, Courtney, Cassidy, Lucas, Nathan, Brandon, Brittney, Emily and Sadie; his three brothers, Hobart (Linda) Sparks of Kilbourne, Cecil (Sue) Sparks of Mount Vernon and Gene (Sue) Sparks of Sunbury; and his sister, Nancy (Tobe) Wheeler of Straffordville, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by a son, Steve Johnson; two great-grandchildren, Braxton Luke and Noel Marie; a brother, William; and a sister, Olive. Visitation was at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Sunbury where services were held with pastors Wayne Booth and Carol Weiss officiating. Interment was in Sunbury Memorial Park.

Willard Sparks Willard Sparks, 69, Sunbury, died Wednesday (January 31, 2001) at St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville. Sparks was born on May 7, 1931 in Johnson County, Kentucky and was a resident of Sunbury since 1956. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a retired employee of the Galena Brick Yard and Nestle' Corporation in Sunbury. He attended Centerburg Enterprise Baptist Church and Kerz Enterprise Baptist Church in Flat Gap, Kentucky. He enjoyed his family and gardening. Sparks is survived by his mother, Gusta Sparks of Flat Gap, Kentucky; his second wife, Neva Mae (Ramey); a son, Willard F. Sparks of Sunbury;
three daughters, Rita (Donald) Hinkle of Sunbury, Diana L. (Ralph) Arms of Mount Vernon and Angel Kay Arthur of Sunbury; three stepsons, Ford Allen Sparks of Flat Gap. Kentucky, Russell (Cathy) Sparks of Salyersville, Kentucky, and Billy Ray (Barb) Sparks of Flat Gap, Kentucky; two step-daughters, Jo Ann (Howard) Thompson and Gwen (Tom) McKenzie of Flat Gap, Kentucky; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; nine step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; brothers Darvin Sparks of Mount Vernon and Russell Sparks of Sunbury; and by sisters Betty Evans, Anna Edwards and Judy Lewis, all of Sunbury, and Sue Lemasters of Marion. He was preceded in death by his father, Othie Sparks; his first wife, Betty Jo McKenzie Sparks in 1997; and a daughter, Judith Darlene Sparks in 1989. Visitation was at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Sunbury where funeral services were held with the Reverend Crate Sparks officiating. Interment was in Trenton Cemetery

John P. Thomas John P. Thomas, 67, Galena, died Tuesday (November 27, 2001) at Grady Memorial Hospital. He was born in Flat Gap, Kentucky, on February 3, 1934 to the late Bert and Maude (Sturgille) Thomas. He was a retired laborer for the Galena Brick Company and a charter member of the Eagles Aerie #3614 in Sunbury. Thomas is survived by his wife of 47 years, Girlin (Castle) Thomas whom he married on November 15, 1954 in Kentucky; by a daughter, Susie Thomas of Marysville; a granddaughter, Toni Thomas; and by four great-grandchildren, Joshua, Scott, Alexis and Jessica. He was preceded in death by a son, James Paul Bert Thomas, and a sister, Orelle Williams. Visitation was at the DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home in Sunbury where services were held with the Reverend Billy White officiating. Interment followed in Sunbury Memorial Park.

Nathan Wheeler Nathan Wheeler, 74, of Westerville, died on Thursday (Aug. 3, 2000) at Grant Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, following a short illness. He was born in Blaine, Ky., on Sept. 5, 1925, to the late Thomas J. and Gracie (Green) Wheeler, and was formerly employed by Lennox Industries, Columbus. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Gaynelle Cordle Wheeler; two daughters, Joyce Ann Stowe of Columbus and Janet Sue Shivley of Hilliard; one son, James E. Wheeler of Westerville; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation was held at Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky., where funeral services were held with the Revs. Clarence Mathis and Greg Lewis. Military services were performed by VFW Post No. 6103 and American Legion Post No. 89. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Louisa, Ky.

Rhoda Wilson Rhoda M. (Moore) Wilson, 95, Sunbury and Delaware, died Saturday (Dec.
4, 1999) at Cancio Home Care Nursing Home, Sunbury. She was born Dec. 11, 1903, in Johnson County, Ky., to Susie (Ressitt)and John Dee Moore. She orchestrated entertainment for various carnivals and circuses. She lived in Sunbury for 30 years before she moved to Delaware. She is survived by two sisters, Matilda "Tillie" VanDyke, Hopewell, and Hazel Love, Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and six brothers and one sister. A memorial Mass was celebrated on at St. Mary Catholic Church, Delaware, with the Rev. Kevin Kavanaugh officiating

Griffith, Charles age 65 of Dayton went to be with the Lord after a brief illness. Charles was born June 10, 1936 in Rockcastle County, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry & Rosie (Bond) Griffith, two sisters Maudie Gibbons and Mattie Griffin, five brothers, James, Henry Jr., Ambrose, John & Jack Griffith. Charles was a member of the East Dayton Full Gospel Church were he served as a deacon. He was retried from Yoder Industries. Survivors include his wife of 44 years Irene Newman Griffin, two sons and daughter-in-laws, Bobby and Heather, and James and Maggie Griffin of Dayton, 4 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren. Two brothers Earl of London, Oh. & Raymond of Livingston, Kentucky. Numerous nieces and nephews, many friends and relatives. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday from the Newcomer-Fraley Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton with brothers, Floyd Carpenter & Rexford Berger officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation was held on Thursday in the funeral home. August 2, 2002 Dayton Daily News

THE REV. CHARLES PACK The Rev. Charles Pack, 80, of Columbus died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002. He was a retired minister of the Wesleyan Church. He was born Aug. 23, 1921, in Johnson County, Ky., to the late Charlie and Cora Chandler Pack and was predeceased by a daughter, Carol Walker; two sons, Eugene and George Ray Pack; and a daughter-in-law, Mary Pack. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Hannah Pack whom he married Jan. 29, 1943; six daughters, Connie (Carlos) Galdamez of Grove City, Beth (Asif) Sheikh of Lewis Center, Brenda Pack and Deb Pack of Columbus, Judy Pack of Charleston, W.Va., and Barb (Roger) Salyers of Milford Center; a son, Tim Pack of St. Peters, Mo.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law, Bob Walker of Sykesville, Pa. Private funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Skillman-McDonald Funeral Home in Mechanicsburg. The Rev. Bert Sherman will officiate and burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanicsburg. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to Kobacker House (Hospice), 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214, or the Billy Graham Evangelical Association

Sturgill, Billy Ray "Bill" Age 72 passed away Thursday, August 22. Bill was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a granddaughter, Jennifer Sturgill. Bill is survived by his wife of 48 years Shirely; sons: Billy Ray Jr. (Susan), Jeff (Mary), James, and Greg (Robyn); daughter Michelle (Doug Peters): 18 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; six sisters and numerous other friends and family. Special thanks to Stanley Creech for his love and care. Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 26 at 11:00 A.M. at the Newcomer-Fraley Funeral Home, 4104, Needmore Rd. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Vandalia. In the lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bill's name to Hospice of Dayton, V A center. Dayton Daily News  August 2, 2002

Butcher, Marcus age 68 of Dayton passed away Thursday August 22, 2002. Marcus was born in Williamsport, Kentucky February 1, 1934, retired from General Motors with over 30 years of service, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in West Milton and preceded in death by his 4 brothers, Paul, Virgil Rae, Edgar and Edward Butcher and a sister, Jemima Butcher. He is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Mary Lou: 2 sons & daughter-in-law, James Butcher, and Marcus D. and Mindy Butcher: 2 sisters, Margie Davis and Ruby Butcher, 4 brothers, Richard, James Jr., Eddie and John Butcher and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services 10 A.M. Monday at the George C. Martin Funeral Home, "Northridge Chapel" 5040 Frederick Pike at Needmore Road. Pastor Bob Plummer officiating. Interment Forrest Hills Cemetery. Mr. Butcher's family will receive friends 1-4P.M. Sunday at the George C. Martin Funeral Home. Dayton Daily News Friday, August 23, 2002

Powers, Jackie N.age60 of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2002. Jackie was born, August 29, 1942 Falcon, Kentucky, the son of Ollie & Ruby Powers. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wendell Powers. He was a Vietnam Army veteran, a life member and past commander of the V. F. W. 9930, of Dayton a life member of the AMVETS of Medway, Ohio. Jackie was employed to Huber Investments for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth of 29 years, son Bradley and wife Tracy Powers of Vandilia, Oh. Two grandchildren Brenna & Emily Powers. Brother Gerald Powers of Sandusky, Oh., sister Hilda Howard of Salyersville, Ky. Funeral service was conducted at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 30, 2002 in the Newcomer-Fraley Funeral Home, 4104, Needmore Rd. Dayton, with burial in Valleyview Memorial Gardens, Xenia, with full military honors. The family will receive friends from 6-9, Sunday in the funeral home.

Sparks, Clyde (Busy Bee) age 76 passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2002. He was born June 7, 1928, in Portsmouth, Ohio. The son of Leo and Minnie Sparks. Clyde was preceded in death by his brothers Martin, Claude and Don; sister Edna. He is survived by Doris, his loving wife of 56 years; sons Ron and his wife Gloria, Russell and wife Rose; daughter Carolyn Camp; granddaughters Cyndie and husband Steve Janney, Tara and husband David Hellums; grandson Steve and wife Teri Camp; great grandchildren Bo, Chad, Ashley, Travis, Nicholas, Dean, Ty, Ashlee and Sable. Clyde served our Country in the US Navy during WWII. He retired from WPAFB after many years of service. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 901 Whipp Road Centerville. Family will receive friends from 9:00-11:00am prior to service at the church. Bishop Eric Evans officiating. Interment at Highland Cemetery. Newcmer Fraley Funeral home in care of arrangements.

O'Bryan, Imogene Blair 75, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Wednesday September 25, 2002 at her residence. She was born Oct 2, 1926, in Paintsville, Kentucky, the daughter of Hollie & Lizzie Blair. She was a New Carlisle area resident for the past 40 years. She is survived by two sons. Gene O'Bryan of New Carlisle, Pat O'Bryan of Mason, Ohio; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Richard Franks of New Carlisle; two sisters, Lorraine Blair Hannah of Leander, Kentucky, Geraldine Blair of New Carlisle, two brothers, James A Blair of Crossville, Tennessee, Elmer R. Blair of Springfield, Ohio; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Thurman O'Bryant; her parents, a brother, Earl Blair; a sister, Pauline Blair. Services will be held at 2 PM Saturday September 28, 2002 with a visitation one hour prior at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN & CHRISTMAS FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio with Rev. Ernie Wright, and Rev. James A Blair officiating. Burial in New Carlisle Cemetery. Friends may call 5-8 PM Friday in the funeral home.