Mrs. Purdy is survived by two daughters – Eleanor Purdy and Carolyn Tucker both of Georgetown, Ohio; one granddaughter – Joan Shipley of Pataskala, Ohio and one great granddaughter – Chelsea Shipley of Pataskala, Ohio.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday July 31, 2010 at the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. Rev. Tom Friskney will officiate. There will be no visitation. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. If desired, memorials may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 4360 Glendale-Milford Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, ABCAP, 406 West Plum Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121 or the donor’s choice. The Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio is serving the family.

Dorothy Mae Baker, age 89, of Georgetown, Ohio died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at theVilla Georgetown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown, Ohio.

She is survived by five children-Earl Larry Mahan of Great Bends, Kansas, Frank A. Scheidt of Savannah, Georgia, Michael J. Scheidt of Batavia, Ohio, Donna Fay Lytle of Newark, Ohio and Debra S. Scheidt of Georgetown, Ohio; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Monday, August 2, 2010 at the Felicity Cemetery in Felicity, Ohio. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Monday at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio.

He was a Boilermaker for the Ershing Company.

He is survived by his wife Lisa Yates Lewis of West Union, OH, 3 sons: Todd Lewis of Manchester, OH, Eddie (Tiffney) Young of Manchester, OH, and Bradley Young of West Union, OH, 1 daughter: Rachel (Roger) Lacy of West Chester, OH, 2 brothers: Steve (Lisa) Lewis and Jody (Diana) Lewis both of Manchester, OH, 3 sisters: Tijuana Arey of Peebles, OH, Edie (Gary) Spires of Bentonville, OH and Kathy Blevins of Manchester, OH, and 4 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Thursday, July 29 at Wilson Home for Funerals. Rev John Jones will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Manchester Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, KY 41056.

Mrs. Bruist is survived by one son – Robert W. Bruist of Georgetown, Ohio, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at the Georgetown Church of Christ, 149 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Ohio. Rev. Fred Thomas will officiate. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. until 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at the church. Interment will be in the Shinkles Ridge Cemetery near Georgetown, Ohio. If desired, memorials may be made to the Apple Street Christian Holiness Church, Georgetown, Ohio 45121.

He was a WWII Army veteran and a former Welded Wire employee, a former Dry Cleaner and a former member of the Manchester V.F.W.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Nora Blythe Tomlin in 1991.

He is survived by his daughter: Barbara Tomlin of Manchester, OH, his sister: Garnett Blythe of Manchester, OH and his grandson: Darrin McNeilan of Richmond, VA.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Wednesday, July 28, at Wilson Home for Funerals. Rev Dale Little will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Manchester Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.

Mr. Vandawalker is survived by his loving wife – Betty (Lewis Fussnecker) Vandawalker; five daughters – Tiffany Arnold and Vanessa Vandawalker both of Westerville, Ohio, Sherri Grooms of Linden, Tennessee, Karen Guthrie of Loveland, Ohio and Nancy Vandawalker of Arizona; eleven stepchildren – Anthony Fussnecker of Russellville, Ohio, Jill Edmisten and husband Sam of Sardinia, Ohio, Mary Martin of Georgetown, Ohio, Diane Scheadler of Aberdeen, Ohio, Bernard Fussnecker and wife Lisa and Nick Fussnecker and wife Kim all of Russellville, Ohio, Rachel Spornhauer of Winchester, Ohio, Stephanie Wardlow and husband Mark of Georgetown, Ohio, Laura Graham of Brownstown, Ohio, Monica Boler and husband Jeff of Mt.Orab, Ohio and Stuart Fussnecker of Russellville, Ohio and one brother – Raymon Vandawalker of Branson, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 30, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:30 P.M., Thursday, July 29, 2010 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes, Mt.Orab, Ohio 45154.

Nelson Brooks Allen, 85, of Mowrystown died Saturday, July 24, 2010.

He is survived by four sons: Larry, Bruce, Jim, Mike; three daughters: Donita Kimberly, Faye Laub, Brenda Gray; one sister: Geneva; 21 grandchildren and 48 great grandchildren one great great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Sardinia Church of the Nazarene under the direction on the Beam-Fender Funeral Home in Sardinia. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at the church. Burial will be held in the Sardinia Cemetery.

Harry Robert Roush, 92, of Bentonville, Ohio died Thursday, July 22, 2010.

He is survived by son, Robert Lee (Mary Lee) Roush of Sprigg Township; daughter, Mary Sue (Ronnie) McDaniel of Bentonville; sister, Helen Grooms of Manchester; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces.

The Funeral Service will be held Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 3 p.m. at the Union Church in Bentonville under the direction of the Lafferty Funeral Home of West Union. Visitation will be held Saturday from 6 until 8 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 8 p.m. Burial will take place at the Manchester Cemetery.

Marilyn G. Stepp, 55, of Ashville, Ohio, died Thursday, July 22, 2010, at Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman. She was born November 2, 1954, in West Union. She was preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Edna Mae (Evans) Stepp, Jr.

Marilyn is survived by daughter, Elizabeth (Stepp) Rains of Winchester; two brothers: Greg Stepp of Jefferson Township and Steve (Linda) Stepp of Meigs Township; four sisters: Darlene (Dan) Nichols of Williamsburg, Elaine Stepp of Sandy Springs, Georgia, Fern Mathews of Oliver Township, and Beverly (Jeffrey) Smith of Lucasville; three grandchildren: Cameron Rains, Corey Rains, and Caytie Rains, all of Winchester; one aunt, Helen Riggs of Sarasota, Florida; and many nephews and nieces.
She was the current Administrator of Pickaway Manor in Circleville, and was a former Administrator for Monroe County Care Center in Woodsfield for 11 years.
She was a 1972 graduate of Jefferson High School in Blue Creek, and was a 1994 graduate of Wilmington College in Wilmington. She was a member of The Portsmouth Church of God.
Memorial contributions may be made to Life Impact Church, 91 Rolling Woods Lane, West Union, Ohio 45693.

The Funeral Service is Sunday, July 25, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Pastor Matt Young will officiate.
The Interment will be at the Church of God Cemetery in Green Township in Adams County.
The Visitation is Sunday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Grace A. Thompson, age 71, of Canal Winchester, died Monday July 19, 2010 at Newark Health Care Center. Born May 2, 1939 in Peebles to the late John Clarence & Anna Christina (Lorenzo) DeAtley, she was a graduate of Peebles High School. She was retired from Lucent (computer machine operations) after 31 years of service, and was a member of the Pioneers Club and Eastpointe Christian Church.

Survived by her husband of 53 years, Carl Dean Thompson; children, Teresa Lindsey, David (Dianne) Thompson, Mark (Susan) Thompson, Mike Thompson, Jeffrey (Anni) Thompson; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Agnes “Geraldine” Johnson, Alice “Christine” (Charles) Brewer, Cora “Evelyn” (Theron) Shoemaker, Judy “Carol” Call, Susan “Claire” Willoughby; brother, John (Louise) DeAtley; nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by sister, Delores “Jean” Weiler.

Friends may visit 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, with Pastor Chadwick Kellenbarger officiating. Interment will follow at Franklin Hills Memory Gardens.
Friends who wish may contribute to the American Cancer Society in Grace’s memory.

She was a former Nurses Aide and a homemaker. She belonged to the Manchester American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband: Roger Meyer of Manchester, OH, 3 sons: Mitchell (Kathy) McDaniel of Jacksonville, FL, Bruce (Lori) Meyer and David Meyer both of Manchester, OH, 2 daughters: Linda Lute of West Union, OH and Amy (David) Lofton of Manchester, OH, 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Sunday, July 25 at the Manchester United Methodist Church. Rev Tony Watson will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Manchester Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at the church.

Due to health reasons the family requests that no live flower arrangements be sent and instead donations may be made to either the Manchester Fire Dept, 204 W 4th St., Manchester, OH 45144, the Manchester Life Squad, 405 E 5th St., Manchester, OH 45144 or to Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, KY 41056.

James William "J.W." Crase, 76, of Mt. Orab died Saturday, July 17, 2010

He survived by wife, Janice Casey Crase of Mt. Orab; two sons: Jim Crase of Liberty Twp., and Michael Crase of Mt. Orab; brother, Donald Crase of Liberty Twp; two sisters: Audrey Hughes and Ivy Greene, both of Liberty Twp; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Pator Bill Cooper will officiate. Visitation will be held Tuesday From 5 until 8 p.m. with a Masonic service and Scottish Rite Ring service at 8 p.m. Burial will be held at the Cherry Fork Cemetery in Cherry Fork.

Donna Sue Spires, age 64, of Sprigg Twp., died Thursday, July 15, 2010.

She is survived by her husband: John Wayne Spires of Sprigg Twp., two sons: Charles Johnson of Virginia, and John Wayne Spires II of Russellville,Oh., two daughters: Elizabeth Streetman of Manchester Twp., and Schannan Dryden of Sprigg Twp., her mother: Audrey Meade of West Union,Oh., one brother: Steve Lane of North Carolina; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union,Ohio with Pastor John Greenlee officiating. Burial will follow at the Manchester Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12-3 p.m. the day of the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the charitable organization of one's choice.

Mrs. Jean Perraut Brewer, 76, of 2936 Reed Rd., Lincolnton, GA entered into rest on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at her residence.

Mrs. Brewer was born March 4, 1934 in Mason County the daughter of the late Louis Joseph and Lena Gallenstein Perraut. She was married to Robert A. Brewer on June 4, 1955 and they spent 49 years together before his death on December 10, 2004. Mrs. Brewer was a homemaker.

Survivors include one son, Robert A. Brewer, Jr. and wife, Leigh of Lincolnton, Georgia; two daughters, Dorothy Ann Swartz and husband, Dave of Boca Raton, Florida and Carla Rae Jones of Flemingsburg, Kentucky; two sisters, Louise Finn of Maysville, Kentucky and Ann Finn of Germantown, Kentucky; one brother, Walter Perraut of Maysville, Kentucky; six grandchildren, William Jones, Megan Jones, Kyle Brewer, David Brewer, Orion Schwartz and Lena Schwartz; two great granddaughters, Jolena Underwood and Ashley Brewer.

Mrs. Brewer was preceded in death by four brothers, Louis Perraut, Joseph Perraut, John Perraut and Edward Perraut.

The Mass will be a 1 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2010 at Saint Patrick Church in Maysville, Kentucky with Rev. Matthew Cushing officiating. Burial will be at Washington Cemetery, US 68 in Washington, Kentucky.

Brell & Son Funeral home is in charge of local arrangements.

Al was born November 29, 1930 in Aberdeen, Ohio the son of the late Albert Earl and Laura Alice (Young) Catron, Sr.. He was also preceded in death by his wife of fifty five years, Lois Jean (Bice) Catron and an infant brother, Donald Catron.

Al is survived by one daughter, Gail Jones and husband Bill of Maysville, Kentucky; one son, David Catron and wife Elsie of Mayslick, Kentucky; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one sister, Sharon Mitchell and husband Rufus of Maysville, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, July 16, 2010 at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley, Ohio. Scott Asman will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Interment will follow the funeral service in Charter Oak Cemetery in Aberdeen, Ohio.

Condolences may be sent to the family by

Rodney W. Rothwell, age 77, of Brush Creek Twp., died Tuesday, July 13, 2010.

He is survived by his wife: Mary Rothwell of Brush Creek Twp., one daughter: Debbie Kepp of Chillicothe,Oh., one son: Buck Rothwell of West Union, Oh., one brother: Robert Rothwell Brush Creek Twp., one sister: Agnus Taylor of West Union,Oh., five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 17 at the Mt. Armenia Church inn Brush Creek Twp., under the direction of the Lafferty Funeral Home of West Union, Ohio with Pastor Pete Francis officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Armenia Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mt. Armenia Church.

Frederick Maxwell Corum, age 94, of West Union, Ohio, Formerly of Pennsylvania, New York, California, and Georgia, died Saturday, July 10, 2010 at home.

Frederick is survived by wife, Gretchen Moore Corum of West Union; two daughters: Edythe Emily Corum of Clovis, California, and G. Lisa Corum Fox of West Union; brother, Reverend Jesse Maxwell Corum, III, of Saranca Lake, New York; two grandchildren, four nephews; two nieces; and many great nephews and nieces.

The Memorial Service is Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at 11a.m. at the First Presbyterian Chruch in West Union under the direction of Lafferty Funeral Home of West Union. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in August, in the Adirondack Mountains in Chestertown, New York.

Verna was the Postmaster at the Bentonville Post Office where she has worked for over 62 years. She attended the Eckmansville Christian Church Holiness Church.

Verna is survived by 2 sons: Jim Naylor of Bentonville, OH and John (Kim) Naylor of Germantown, OH, 2 daughters: Harriett Naylor and Sue Naylor both of Bentonville, OH and one grandson, Jordan Naylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Naylor in September, 1968, a son, Mason "Ed" Naylor and a brother, Jim Suiters.

Services will be held at the Burning Heart Campground in Bentonville on Saturday, July 10 at 11AM with the Reverends Don Young and Orville Wayne Leonard officiating. Burial will follow in the Kirker Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Burning Heart Campground on Friday evening from 6-9PM. Memorials may be made to Christians Across America, P O Box 276, Bentonville, OH 45105.

He was retired from Hines, Inc where he was a Riverboat Captain. Sherdie was a WWII Navy Veteran and a member of the Matthews-Carter American Legion Post 325 and the Richard L Dryden VFW Post 8287.

Sherdie is survived by his former wife, life-long friend and mother of his children, Jane Bayless Stout, 2 sons: Michael Stout of Manchester, OH and Kelly Stout of Charlestown, W VA, 3 daughters: Tangela Young of Manchester, OH, Dianne (Paul) Bevins of Maysville, KY, and Alicia (Darin) Helpenstine of Cherry Fork, OH, a stepson, Danny (Candy) Bayless of Walton, KY, and a brother Woody (Carol) Stout of Manchester, OH, 7 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Ira & Gobel Stout and 2 sisters: Catherine Craycraft & Opal McFarland.

Services will be Saturday, July 10 at 1PM at Wilson Home for Funerals with burial in the Village Cemetery of West Union. Rev Don Owens will be officiating. Military graveside rites by the Adams County Honor Guard. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11AM until time of service. Memorials may be made to the hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, KY 41056.

Joyce retired from Adams County Hospital where she was a nurse's aide. She was a member of the Manchester Church of the Nazarene.

Joyce is survived by her husband of 46 years, Gary Reed, 1 son, Wade (Lora) Reed, 3 daughters: Debbie (Mike) Rigdon, Mindy (Terry) Smith and Crystal (Les) Sweeney, all of Manchester, OH; 1 sister, Janet (James) Lane, 2 brothers Earl Dean (Delores) Collins and Jack (Helen) Collins, all of Manchester, OH; 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers William, Wendell and Ray Collins.

Services will be held at Noon on Friday, July 9, at Manchester Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Tony Watson officiating. Burial will follow in the Manchester Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 until 9PM at the church.

Mr. Manley is survived by his wife Lois Manley; one son – Mike Manley and wife Neala of Bethel, Ohio; one daughter – Melissa Zahn and husband Mark of Bethel, Ohio; three grandchildren – Olivia and Chloe Zahn and Levi Manley; three brothers – Dean Manley and wife Clorissa of Georgetown, Ohio, Larry Manley Jr. of West Milton, Ohio and Roger Manley and wife Cindy of Ripley, Ohio; three sisters – Betty Crawford of Georgetown, Ohio, Violet Rice and husband Leo of Higginsport, Ohio and Carolyn Hughes and husband Larry of Georgetown, Ohio and one brother-in-law – Doug Rice of Williamsburg, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday July 9, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Scott Hennig will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Bethel Tate Cemetery in Bethel, Ohio. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, PO Box 182039 Dept. 013, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2039.

Mr. Leslie is survived by one daughter – Judy Hopkins of Georgetown, Ohio; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Scott Hennig will officiate. Visitation will be from 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Friday, July 9, 2010 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Georgetown Church of Christ, 149 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Ohio 45121.

Darrell is survived by his parents, Gerald and Marjorie (Taylor) Cox, a twin brother, David Jenkins of West Union, Ohio and another brother Tony M Cox of Reno, Nevada, his girlfriend, Stacie Rainwater of West Union, Ohio, special friends Sam & Julia Bradford of West Union, Ohio and a host of friends and family.

Services will be held on Tuesday, July 6, at 2PM at Wilson Home for Funerals in Manchester, Ohio with Pastor William King officiating and burial in the Kirker Cemetery. Visitation will be from Noon until the time of the service.

Mr. Manley is survived by his wife Lois Manley; one son – Mike Manley and wife Neala of Bethel, Ohio; one daughter – Melissa Zahn and husband Mark of Bethel, Ohio; three grandchildren – Olivia and Chloe Zahn and Levi Manley; three brothers – Dean Manley and wife Clorissa of Georgetown, Ohio, Larry Manley Jr. of West Milton, Ohio and Roger Manley and wife Cindy of Ripley, Ohio; three sisters – Betty Crawford of Georgetown, Ohio, Violet Rice and husband Leo of Higginsport, Ohio and Carolyn Hughes and husband Larry of Georgetown, Ohio and one brother-in-law – Doug Rice of Williamsburg, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday July 9, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Scott Hennig will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Bethel Tate Cemetery in Bethel, Ohio. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, PO Box 182039 Dept. 013, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2039.

Ms. Bauer is survived by three sons – Ray Wisby and wife Sharon of Georgetown, Ohio, Jon Wisby of Bloomington, Indiana and Charles Utter and wife Regina of Georgetown, Ohio; five grandchildren – Jackie Amenn and husband Harry of Maineville, Ohio, Jenny Weaver and husband Paul of Mt.Orab, Ohio, Melissa Cabrera and husband David of Dayton, Kentucky, Kyle Utter and Shannon Utter and wife Heather all of Georgetown, Ohio; nine great grandchildren; one brother – Alton J. Bauer and wife Mary Ellen of Georgetown, Ohio; one sister – Fern Crawford of Georgetown, Ohio and faithful pet dog - D Too.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt.Orab, Ohio 45154.

Beryl Boggs Griffith, 89, died Saturday, June 25, at her home. She was born on July 11, 1920 to the late Robert Bruce and Lucy Meadows Boggs.

She was a member of the Germantown United Methodist Church and a Kentucky Colonel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Barrett Griffith, Sr who passed away Oct 29, 2004.

She is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Griffith (Billy) Gilbert of Lexington and Rebecca Griffith (Bob) Semple of Winchester, OH and a son, Roy "Barry" (Sherri) Griffith, Jr. of Winchester, OH; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters,Ruth Shannon of Whittier, CA, Opal Jett of Brooksville, and Maude Teegarden of Germantown. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Gwendolyn Griffith and Jacqueline Griffith Mullins; three brothers, John Boggs, Harvey Boggs, and Charles Boggs and a sister, Jeanie McGee.

Funeral will be 3 pm on Tuesday at Palmer Funeral Home in Germantown. Visitation will be 1-3 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Hope. Condolences may be sent to palmerfh.com

Reverend James Russell Evans, 85, of Jefferson Township in Adams County died Friday, June 25, 2010

James is survived by wife, Jessie F. Evans of Jefferson Township; two sons: James Carson Evans of Jefferson Township, and Steve Evans of Lynchburg; step-son, George Miranda of Blue Creek; two step-daughters: Betty Johnson of Peebles and Carmaleta Shivener of Blue Creek; half-brother, Floyd Evans of Chicago, Illinois; half-sister, Claris Usry; six grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 28, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Visitation will be held Monday from 12 until 1 p.m. Burial will be held at the Sunshine Ridge Cemetery in Green Township.

Tom Sparks, 80, of Ona, West Virginia, formerly of Aberdeen, Ohio, died Saturday, June 26, 2010

Tom is survived by his companion,Mary Mitchell, of Ona, West Virginia; two sons: Rodney Sparks of West Union, and Tommy Ray Sparks of Louisville, Kentucky; a brother, Bill Sparks of Aberdeen; two sisters: Opal Porter of Louisville, Kentucky, and Ruth Zinbovich of Cocoa, Florida; two granddaughters; and two great-granddaugters.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 1 p.m. at Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 12:30 until 1 p.m.Mr. Sparks will be cremated

George W. "Diz" Watson, of Mt. Orab, Ohio. Beloved uncle of several nieces and nephews; special friend of JoAnn M. DeBord of Mt. Orab, Ohio. Preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Watson, his parents, Edgar L. and Dorothy (nee Campbell) Watson, a brother, Walter E. Watson, Sr. and a sister, Helen Ferriel. Died Friday, June 25, 2010 at the age of 75.

Mr. Watson was an avid sports fan. He retired from Siemens after 44 yrs. Funeral service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Megie Funeral Home, 104 Spice Street, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 where friends will be received from 10 AM until the time of service. Interment Mt. Orab Cemetery.

SINGLER, Chrystal J. (nee Morgan) of Williamsburg, OH. Beloved wife of James Singler of Williamsburg, OH; cherished daughter and stepdaughter of Jeanette L. and Ted Runte of Williamsburg, OH; loving mother of Danielle Davis of Georgetown, OH and Jennifer (Brandon) Dalton of Georgetown, OH; affectionate grandmother of Isaiah Dalton, Kaylee Dalton and Emma Dalton; caring sister of Teresa Morgan of Cincinnati, OH, Jeffrey Morgan of Las Vegas, NV and Rosie (Donnie) Wilson of Hamersville, OH; dear daughter-in-law of Chuck and Juanita Hill of Owensville, OH. Also survived by a host of additional nieces, nephews, family and friends. Preceded in death by her father, Onal W. Morgan; two brothers, Michael A. Morgan and Brian Morgan. Died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the age of 45. Mrs. Singler attended Crosspointe Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday, June 25, 2010 at Megie Funeral Home, 104 Spice Street, Mt. Orab, OH 45154 where friends will be received from 9 AM until the time of service. Interment Williamsburg Cemetery, Williamsburg, OH. Pastor Don White officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Megie Funeral Home.

Edna Mae Stepp, age 85, of Jefferson Twp., in Adams County died Thursday, June 24, 2010.

She is survived by two sons: Gregory T. Stepp of Jefferson Twp., and Steve Stepp of Meigs Twp., five daughters: Elaine Stepp of Sandy Springs, Ga., Fern Mathews of Oliver Twp., Darlene Nichols of Williamsburg, Oh., Beverly Smith of Lucasville, Oh., and Marilyn Stepp of Ashville, nc., 12 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and many nices and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union, Ohio with Pastor David Samuel Evans officiating. Burial will follow at the Church of God Cemetery in Jefferson Township. Visitation will held from 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 25, and from 10:30 until 11 a.m. the day of the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Hope, Inc., 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt.Orab, Ohio 45154.

Stella Nichols, age 95, of West Union died Tuesday, June 22, 2010. She is survived by two daughters: Donna Young of Wayne Twp., and Linda Thatcher of West Union, Oh., two sons: Carl Nichols of West Union, Oh., and Ronald Nichols of Liberty tywp., Oh., three hslf-sisters: Bessie Sininger of West Union,Oh., Marjorie campton of Peebles,Oh., and Imogene Nichols of West Union,Oh., 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 25, at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union, Ohio with Pastor Cliff Stevens officiating. Burial will follow at the West Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12-1 p.m. the day of the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Hope, Inc., 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt.Orab, Ohio 45154.

Mr. Holloway is survived by two step-sisters – June Pittinger of Georgetown, Ohio and Velta Benham of Versailles, Indiana; one step-sister in-law – Mary Geeslin of Athens, Texas and one nephew – Kenneth Geeslin of Athens, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. Rev. Tom Friskney will officiate. There will be no visitation. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Meadowwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 61 Stephens Ave., Georgetown, Ohio 45121 or to Crossroads Hospice, 4360 Glendale-Milford Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242. The Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio is serving the family.

Delmar Williams, age 67 years of Stout, Ohio died Friday, June 18, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Williams was born on March 13, 1943 the son of the late Burl and Roxie (Lykins) Williams in Maggoffin County, Kentucky. Mr. Williams attended the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Blue Creek, Ohio.

Survivors include one daughter Rhonda Wetzig and John of Lebanon, Ohio; one son Delmar Williams and Theresa of Stout, Ohio; three sisters Alice Callihan of Greenup County, Kentucky; Betty Young and Audrey Williams both of West Union, Ohio; four brothers Harris Banks of Salyersville, Kentucky; Albert Williams Garrison, Kentucky; Burl Williams Jr. of Newark, Ohio; Don Williams of West Union, Ohio; one granddaughter Madison Wetzig of Lebanon, Ohio; three step-grandchildren Nicholas and Jeremiah Drexelius of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Christian Drexelius of Stout, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home, West Union, Ohio. Burial will follow in the Copas Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 from 6 to 8 P.M at the funeral home.

Vergie Harris, age 95 years of West Union, Ohio died Friday, June 18, 2010 at the Adams County Manor. Mrs. Harris was born on September 27, 1914 the daughter of the late A.N. and Anna (Shipley) Swearingen in Adams County, Ohio. Mrs. Harris was a member of the West Union Christian Union Church.

Survivors include one daughter Judy Young of Seaman, Ohio; one son Oral Harris Jr. of Dayton, Ohio; one sister Violet Roush of West Chester, Ohio; one granddaughter Angela Horvath of Seaman, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home, West Union, Ohio, with Brian Justice officiating. Burial will follow in the Kirker Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. on Monday, June 21, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the West Union Christian Union Church.

Cecil Belle Caskey Davis, 87, formerly of Buckner Street, passed away Monday June 21, 2010.
Mrs. Davis was born in Mason County on May 3, 1923 to the late Calvin E. and Sadie Willie Long Dugan. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include two sons, Lloyd Caskey, Jr. and his wife Ruth of Mays Lick, and Larry Caskey and his wife Judy of Valrico, Florida; a son-in-law Jimmy Toy of Maysville; four brothers, James Dugan of Helena, Charles Dugan of Flemingsburg, Delbert Dugan of Maysville and Estill "Bussy" Dugan of Lewisburg; two sisters, Mary Alice Grayson of Maysville, and Margaret Thompson Flemingsburg; 9 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lloyd Evans Caskey and her second husband, Morris Davis, her daughter, Judy Toy, one brother, Ernest Dugan and one sister, Lola Jane Riggs.

Funeral services for Cecil Belle Davis will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday June 24, 2010 at Brell and Son Funeral Home with Rev. John Dodson officiating. Burial will follow in the Wedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Sue Etta Arrasmith, 64, died Sunday June 20, 2010 at her home in Plumville. She was the widow of John Arrasmith, Jr. who passed away January 11, 2008. Mrs. Arrasmith was born on March 8, 1946 in Lewis County to Millie McCall Mason and the late Lawrence Mason. She was retired from Browning Manufacturing and was an active member of the Plumville Church of Christ.

In addition to her mother, Sue is survived by one son, Jeffrey Allen Arrasmith and his fiancé Angie Lennex; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Ann Arrasmith and her fiancé, Brandon McFerron of Sharonville, Ohio and Christi Arrasmith Williamson and her husband David of Tollesboro; a great-granddaughter, Peyton Renee Williamson; four brothers, Randy Mason of Tollesboro, Wendell Mason and Elston “Shep” Mason both of Trinity, Eldon (Vanessa) Mason of Mason County; two sisters, Bonnie Varvell of Mays Lick, and Marcy (Craig) Tinnes of Mt Sterling; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Sue Etta Arrasmith will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday June 23, 2010 at Brell & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Garden of Memories. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Hope, Maysville.

Virginia Wilson Adkins, of Maysville died Saturday June 19, 2010 at Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Adkins was born in Trinity, Kentucky on Oct. 3, 1924 to the late George Franklin and Huldah McDonald Hughes. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and loved flowers.

Survivors include her husband William M. Adkins; two brothers Eugene Hughes of Arizona, and Howard Hughes and his wife Willena of Maysville; a sister-in-law, Dora Russell of Orangeburg; and several nieces nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services for Virginia Adkins will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 22, 2010 at the Maysville Cemetery Chapel. Burial will follow in the Maysville Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until the time of the service on Tuesday at the chapel. Brell and Son Funeral Home is serving the family.

Maxine Clark, 73 years of New Vienna, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Hillsboro, Ohio on February 17, 1937 the daughter of the late Noah and Donna (Jones) Moore. Maxine was a member of the NRA and on the Lynchburg Life Squad.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Charles Clark who passed away on January 12, 1981. She is survived by two sons; Chuck and Tim Clark both of New Vienna and three grandsons; Steve, Spencer, and Chas.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 21, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles with Dave Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 11:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M. at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles.

Dan (Bear) Reed, 55 years of Lima, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Clinton Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wilmington, Ohio on April 5, 1955. He was preceded in death by his step brother Deron Reed. Dan was a member of the Peebles Masonic Lodge #581 and the American Legion.

He is survived by his father Gene Reed of Peebles, his mother Betty (Stephens) Shadley of Lima, his wife Karren (Allen) Reed whom he married on February 10, 1979 of Lima, one daughter; Jessica Reed of Columbus, three brothers; Fred Reed of Lima, Maverick Matthews of Stanton, Kentucky, Shawn Matthews of Lima, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles with Heather Helmig and Jon Reed co-officiating.
Friends may call on Monday from 5:00 till 8:00 P.M. with a Masonic Service at 7:30 P.M. at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles. Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

James D. Hilterbrandt, 77 years of Piketon, OH., died Friday June 18, 2010 at The Hickory Creek of Athens. He was born May 18, 1933 in Pike County, OH., the son of the late Oscar Layton and Nora Alice (Miller) Hilterbrandt. Beside his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers Edward, Lloyd and Jesse Hilterbrandt, two sisters Alpha Jones and Alma Hilterbrandt.

He is survived by one sister Dollie Hilterbrandt of Piketon, OH., one brother Joe Hilterbrandt of Piketon, OH., several nieces and nephews. Jim was a Gunsmith by vocation and an avid outdoors man.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Wylie-Thompson Funeral Home in Sinking Spring. Rev. Phil Fulton will officiate with burial to follow in the Whiteoak Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the Wylie-Thompson Funeral Home.

Stanley F. Bloyer, 93 years of Ripley, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010 at Adams County Regional Medical Center. He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on August 8, 1916 the son of the late Stanley and Cathryn (Miller) Boyer. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers. Stanley retired as the Chief Engineer and National Sales Manager for Gloucester Engineering Corporation in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

He is survived by his wife Ruth (Wheeler) Bloyer of Ripley, whom he married on February 25, 1945, one son and daughter-in-law; Captain Stanley F. Bloyer (USN ret.) and Harma Bloyer of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, one daughter; Marsha Thigpen of Peebles, one sister and brother-in-law; Lois and Robert Edgar of Kaneohe, Hawaii, sister-in-law; Shirley Bloyer of Birmingham, Michigan, two grandchildren; Douglas Thigpen of Ripley and Meghan Thigpen (Mrs. Steve Moss) of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, and one great grandson; Carter Moss of South Pittsburg, Tennessee.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 25, 2010 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley with a memorial service immediately following. Cremation was arranged by Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles.

Garry T. Tully, age 66, of Lynx died Thursday, June 17, 2010.

He is survived by his wife: Sandra Tully of Lynx, Oh., one daughter: Teresa Duncan of Ky., one son: Thomas Tully of Akron,Oh., two brothers: Darrell Tully, and Harley Tully both of Vanceburg, Ky., two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 20, at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union,Ohio. Burial will follow at the Hamilton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Hope Maysville.

Virginia Dorothy Baker, age 98, of Conyers, Ga., died Wednesday, June 16, 2010.

She is survived by three daughters: Beverly Kinman of Byron, Ga., Jane Baker Flynt of Boone, Nc., and Bethany Rose Flynn of Conyers, Ga., 23 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. The Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio is serving the family.

James A. "Art" Wallace, age 74 of Mt.Orab died Wednesday, June 16, 2010.

He is survived by his wife: Gladys "Bo" Wallace of Bethel, Oh., one daughter: Mary Spicer of Batavia, Oh., three sons: Steven Weaver of Atlanta, Ga., Sean Keating of Mt. Orab,Oh., and Jeff Wallace of Bethel, Oh., two sisters: Anna Mae Simpson of Walton, Ky., and Donna Dennis of Clifton, Tx., two brothers: Richard Wallace of Mt.Orab, Oh., and Gary Wallace of Morrow, Oh., four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 18, at the Egbert Funeral Home in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Burial will follow at the Mt. Orab Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. the day of the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

Anna Ruth Hall, age 73, of Batavia died Sunday, June 13, 2010.

She is survived by her children: Dennis hall of Brookville, Fl., Debra Henizman of Bethel, Oh., Timothy Hall of Bethel, Oh., and Teresa Wood of Batavia, Oh., one sister: Wilma Tudor of Marathon, Oh., and two brothers: Bill Mullins of Russellville, Oh., and Happy Mullins of Sardinia, Oh., nine grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, June 18, at the Megie Funeral Home in Mt.Orab, Ohio. Burial will follow at the Mt.Orab Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. the day of the service at the funeral home.

William T. "Ogg" Storer, age 63, of Mt.Orab died Tuesday, June 15, 2010.

He is survived by his wife: Peggy Storer of Williamsburg, Oh., two daughters: Sarah Lynn Clark of Bethel, Oh., and Mari ann Thronberry of Williamsburg, Oh., one brother: John Storer of Loveland, Oh., four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19, at the Central Baptist Church, in Williamsburg, Ohio. Burial will follow at the New Harmony Cemetery in Williamsburg, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 18, at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Central Baptist Church, Williamsburg, Ohio.

Floyd W. Brookbank, age 92, of Ripley died Wednesday, June 16, 2010.

He is survived by two children: Barry Brookbank, and Susan Poole both of Ripley, Oh., five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley, Ohio. There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Ky., 41056.

Chet Hinton, age 59 of Liberty Township in Adams County, Ohio died Wednesday June 9, 2010.

He is survived by his wife: Judy Hinton of Liberty Twp., Adams County, two sons: Sam Hinton of Liberty Twp., Adams County, and Jason Hinton of Batavia, Oh., one brother: Charles Hinton of Flemingsburg, Ky., four sisters: Glenda Blanchard of Morgantown, Nc., Bonnie Tomlin of Bentonville,Oh., Judy Wilson and Ruth Hamilton both of West Union,Oh., four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union,Ohio with Pastor Richard Lloyd officiating. Burial will follow at the Kirker Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12-3 p.m. the day of the service at the funeral home.

Deloris Mae Kitchen, 73, of Rogers Road, passed away at her residence on Sunday June 13, 2010. Mrs. Kitchen was born on June 20, 1936 in Cynthiana to the late James and Anna Gertrude Burden Sosby. She was a graduate of Minerva High School and had worked for Wald Manufacturing, US Shoe, January and Wood and RCA in Indiana. She was so proud of her husband's service to his country during the Korean Conflict, that she recently made him a uniform to display his many honors including 3 Bronze Stars, and a Good Conduct Medal.

Survivors include her husband, Mort “Zeke” Kitchen; 3 sons, Gary Wilson of Hudson Michigan, Billy (Juanita) Wilson and Terry Kitchen all of Maysville; 6 grandchildren, Gary Wilson II, Billie Jo Fultz, Jason Wilson, Chris Wilson, Sara Wilson, and Aaron Kitchen; 4 brothers, James Lovell Sosby, Jr. of Cynthiana, Marshall E. Sosby of Hudson, Michigan, Glenn A. Sosby of Augusta and Sonny Flore, Jr. of Johnstown, Kentucky; 2 sisters, Juanita Wilson of Georgetown KY and Dorothy Duke of Augusta.

Funeral services for Deloris Kitchen will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Brell and Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Charleston Bottoms Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m Monday and from noon until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Robert William Carr, age 74 of Williamsburg died Thursday, June 10, 2010.

He is survived by his wife: Shirley Carr of Williamsburg,Oh., two brothers: Jerry and Mike Carr both of Mt.Orab,Ohio.

Funeral services will held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 14, at the Egbert Funeral in Mt.Orab,Ohio. Burial will follow at the Mt.Orab Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials may be made to the Crossroads Hospice.

Richard Richendollar, age 61 of Seaman died Friday, June 11, 2010.

He was survived by his wife: Brenda Richendollar of Seaman, Oh., three sons: Steven Richendollar of Cherry Fork, Oh., Richard John II and Jamie Richendollar both of Seaman,Oh., one daughter: Heilery Mefford of Seaman,Oh., two step-sons: Jason and Brett Brickles of South Vienna, Oh., one step-daughter: Druscilla Hamilton of South Charleston, Oh., four brothers: Carl Richendollar of Hillsboro, Oh., Bob Richendollar of Louisville, Ky., Denzel Richendollar of Springfield, Oh., and Mike Richendollar of Louisiana,. three sisters: Patty Richendollar of Springfield, Oh., Debbie Luten of Tx., and Norma Glodek of Chicago, Ill., 16 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, June 15, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Homes, Lewis-Sullivan Chapel in Seaman, Ohio with Pastor Troy Dotson officiating. Burial will follow at the Family Farm. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 14, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the family C/O Brenda Richendollar, 1876 Big Run Road, Seaman, Ohio 45697.

Russel W "Rusty" Poole, Jr. died Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the McGruder Hospital in Port Clinton, OH. He was born in Maysville, KY on January 22, 1950 to the late Russel W and Avanell Stone Poole, Sr.

He graduated from Miami University in 1972 and in 1986 received his Masters of Education from the College of Mt St Joseph. He belonged to the Manchester United Methodist Church, was a Lay Delegate for the church, belonged to the 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Valley of Cincinnati, and was a member of the Manchester F&AM #317. He was a retired School Teacher from the Ohio Valley Local School District and a former Businessman of 4 Pizza Restaurants. He also was a High School coach for 25 years and did volunteer work for the Adams County Counseling Center.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson, Aaron Russel Poole. He is survived by his wife: Mary Ann Hodge Poole of Manchester, OH, 1 son: Adam (Jennifer) Poole of Manchester, OH, 1 daughter: Ann Marie Poole of Manchester, OH and 2 grandsons: Jackson Anthony Poole and Marshall Ward Poole.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 pm Monday, June 14 at the Manchester United Methodist Church. Rev David Lofton will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Manchester Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 p.m. at the church. Masonic services will be at 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Manchester Athletic Boosters Club, c/o Sherry Spencer, 10 Clayton Pike, Manchester, OH 45144.

Dudley M. Davenport age 53 years died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Davenport was born on August 19, 1956 to the late Evelyn Jewell Davenport in Adams County, Ohio. Mr. Davenport was a member of the Laborers Union #265.

Survivors include his daughter Heather Davenport of Roman, Ohio; one son Jimmy Davenport of Owings Mills, Maryland; two aunts Nola Rostine of West Union, Ohio; Margauritte Bellew of Hamilton, Ohio; two uncles Andy Davenport of Peebles, Ohio; Harry Davenport of Bentonville, Ohio; and several cousins.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at the West Union Cemetery, under the direction of the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home, West Union, Ohio. Visitation will be held from noon to 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the family of Dudley Davenport to Jimmy Davenport at 10090 Mill Run Circle Apt. 317 Owings Mills, Maryland 21117.

Peggy Menke age 84 years of Manchester, Ohio died Friday, June 11, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Menke was born on February 16, 1926 the daughter of the late Edward and Anne (Weiler) Eschmeyer in Hamilton County Ohio.

Survivors include her husband Al Menke of Manchester, Ohio; two daughters Anne Menke of Inverness, California; Jackie Tucker of Cincinnati, Ohio; one son James Menke of Marngo Ohio; one sister Mary Clark of Mirada Mississippi; one brother John Eschmeyer of Lake Waynoka, Ohio; and eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Menke was preceded in death by two children David and Jane.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, June 26, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in West Union, Ohio with Father Ted Kosse officiating. The Thompson -Meeker Funeral Home is serving the family.

Joey Bennington, 51 years of Peebles, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010 at his residence. He was born in West Union, Ohio on June 30, 1958 the son of the late Fulton and Florence (Breeden) Bennington. Joey was a member of the Adams County Administration Association and an assistant principal for Adams County Ohio Valley School District.

He is survived by his wife Regina (Burns) Bennington of Peebles, whom he married on May 29, 1987, one son; Aaron Bennington of Peebles, one daughter; Amanda Bennington of Peebles, three brothers; Larry of Peebles, Robert of West Union, and Gary Bennington of Hillsboro, one sister; Sharon Rivers of Peebles, and one grandson; Jordan.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 4:00 till 8:00 P.M. at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles.

Frieda Gladys Kirker, age 95 of Georgetown, Ohio died Monday, June 8, 2010 at the Meadowwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown, Ohio. She was a cook for the Ripley Union Lewis Huntington School District and a member of the Georgetown Church of Christ. Frieda was born March 26, 1915 in Ripley, Ohio the daughter of the late Elmer and Bertha (Shelton) Edmisten. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Edwin Burgess Kirker in 1978, one son – Randy Kirker in 2007, four brothers and five sisters.

Mrs. Kirker is survived by one son – Gary Kirker of Owensville, Ohio; two daughters – Janice Meyer of Cincinnati, Ohio and Janet Harp of Georgetown, Ohio; eight grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; one sister – Millie Hampton of Georgetown, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Georgetown Church of Christ. Kevin Whitsett will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. on Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley, Ohio. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Georgetown Church of Christ, 149 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. The Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio is serving the family.

Janie Eshom, 42 years of Peebles, passed away Friday, June 4, 2010 at Adams County Regional Medical Center. She was born in West Union, Ohio on November 20, 1967 the daughter of the late Clyde Eshom. Janie attended the Peebles Grace Fellowship.

She is survived by her mother; Ethel (Trotter) Eshom of Manchester, one son; Tee Tee Thomas of Peebles, and two sisters and brothers-in-law; Linda and Joe Kusunoki of Fresno, California and Sue and Louie Fulton of Peebles.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. at the Peebles Grace Fellowship with Pastor Rodney Glazebrook officiating. Memorials may be made to the family C/O Sue Fulton, 25155 State Route 41 Peebles, Ohio 45660.

Robert K. "Bob" Graham, 85, of West Union, died Friday, June 4, 2010.

He is survived by wife, Mary Wikoff Graham of West Union; a son, Rodney Graham of Reynoldsburg; five step-daughters: Beverly Woollard of Manchester, Joye Ross of Tiffin Township, Carolyn Back of Evansville, Indiana,, Kathy Iler of Scott Township, and Teresa Dryden of West Union; five grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 7, 2010 at 1pm at Lafferty Funeral Hoem in West Union. Visitation will be held from 12:30 until 1pm Monday. Burial will follow at the West Union cemetery.

Harry is survived by a son, Patrick Young and a daughter, Beth Black both of Manchester, OH, a sister, Mary H Grooms of West Union, OH, 3 grandchildren: Sean P Young of Batavia, OH, Michael Black and Micah Michelle Black both of San Rafael, CA and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris A Grimsley Young on March 24, 2009.

Mr Young was a WWII Army Veteran and retired from Wald Mfg in Maysville, KY.

Funeral Service will be held at 1PM on Tuesday at Wilson Home for Funerals with Rev Owen Applegate officiating and burial in Manchester Cemetery. Military Rites conducted by the Adams County Honor Guard. Visitation from 11AM until time of service.

Mary Helen Pfeffer, age 62, of the St. Martin Community, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010.  She was born December 6, 1947 in St. Martin, the daughter of the late Ignatius Robert and Catherine Maher Pfeffer.  She is survived by five siblings, Kathleen Taylor of Chillicothe, Jeff Pfeffer of Fayetteville, Jenny (Henry) Cox of St. Martin, Shawn (Michelle) Pfeffer of Kentucky and Becky Bray of Goshen; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one brother Paul Pfeffer. 

Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Davis-Turner Funeral Home, Lynchburg.  Memorial donations may be made to Ursulines of Brown County, Sister Agatha Fitzgerald, Development Office, 20860 State Route 251, St. Martin, OH 45118

Chester L. Hammell, Jr., age 63, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, June 5, 2010 at his residence.  He was born October 16, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Chester L. and Marion L. Schnelle Hammell, Sr.  In 1982 he opened and was still operating Hammell’s Tax and Accounting in Hillsboro, he was formerly associated with Merchants National  Bank serving as Vice President, he was a member of Highland Lodge #38 Free and Accepted Masons; and member and Past President of Hillsboro Rotary. 

He is survived by his mother Marion Hammell of Lynchburg; and three brothers, Steven L. Hammell of Mason, Daniel E. Hammell of Lynchburg, and Geoffrey J. Hammell of Lynchburg.  He is preceded in death by his father Chester L. Hammell, Sr. 

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home, Hillsboro.  Leo Kuhn will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Barker Cemetery near Pricetown.  Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Turner & Son Funeral Home, Hillsboro.  Memorial donations may be made to the Highland County Humane Society, P.O. Box 471, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133.