Miscellaneous Hocking County, Ohio Obituaries - 1996

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July 15 - 20, 1996

HERMAN R. WOOLEVER 
Herman R. Woolever, 62, 9560 SR 664 North, Logan, died Sunday, July 14 at Doctors Hospital North, Columbus, after an extended illness. 
Born Oct. 18, 1933, Hocking County, son of the late Daniel S. and Martha Lourilla Nixon Woolever, he was married to Bernice Imogene Lowe Kaid Woolever, who survives. 
He served in the Ohio National Guard for six years and retired from The Logan Daily News in 1992 after 42 years of service. He began his career at the Daily News Jan. 1, 1951 in the mailroom. He subsequently advanced to sterotyping in the lead casting room, maintenance and assistant pressman, before he became head pressman. 
Also surviving are three daughters, Carla Jean Woolever of Athens, Mrs. Bob (Betty) McGlothlin and Mrs. Noel (Debbie) Bolton, both of Logan; five grandchildren; two sisters, Martha M. Sigler and Stella Tolliver, both of Logan; and two brothers, Sherman Woolever of Oklahoma, Ill. and Daniel Woolever of Lithopolis. 
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Pearl and Charles Woolever. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Roberts Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Magruder officiating. 
Burial will be in Shaw Cemetery, Falls Township, Hocking County. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home. 

MINNIE H. ANTHONY 
Minnie Helen Anthony, 86, formerly of Union Furnace and East Second Street in Logan, died Friday, July 12 at Worthington Nursing Home after an extended illness. 
Born April 30, 1910, Vinton County, daughter of the late Joseph and Idella Appleman Tucker, she was the widow of Elmer F. Anthony, who died in 1968. 
She was a former member of the Moose and Friendly Neighbors Club in Laurel Run. 
Surviving are two sons, Joseph W. (Marlene K.) Anthony of Columbus and James R. (Micki) Anthony of Canal Winchester; two daughters, Mrs. Carroll (Helen P.) Haignere of Columbus and Mrs. Chester (Patricia) Hicks of Lancaster; a sister, Mrs. Clarence (Louise) Wood of Nelsonville; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. 
She was also preceded in death by a son, Charles Anthony; a grandson, Gary Haignere; a brother, James Tucker; and a sister, Edith Martin. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Price officiating. 
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. 
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. 

MILTON M. CAMPBELL 
Milton M. Campbell, 82, Murray City, died Sunday, July 14 at Pine Hills Continuing Care Center, Nelsonville. 
Born Nov. 15, 1913, Jobs, Hocking County, son of the late William Thomas and Maggie Lanning Campbell, he was married to Lena Wilson Campbell, who survives. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jobs Methodist Church. 
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. 
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville, and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church. 

TONY M. COVELLA 
Tony M. Covella, 83, Glouster, died Friday, July 12 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens. 
Born Oct. 12, 1912, Glouster, son of the late James V. and Martha E. Dominico Covella, he was the widower of Bertha E. LaFollette Covella. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster. 
Burial will be in Hollister Cemetery. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home. 
The family suggests contributions be made to Glouster Eagles, Aerie 468 Scholarship Fund, 80 1/2 High St., Glouster, Ohio 45732. 

BRIDGETT L. LINES 
Bridgett Leigh Lines, 39, Columbus, formerly of Lancaster, died Friday, July 12 as the result of a self-inflicted bullet wound. 
She was the daughter of Leonard E. "Gene" and Arla Thompson Lines. 
Until recently, she was an employee of Riverside Hospital and previously worked for Drs. Michael and James Ritchey. 
Also surviving are a very special dear aunt, Bernice Woodward of Laurelville; several aunts and uncles, Paul (Kate) Lines and Mrs. Dick (Juanita) Appleman, all of Lancaster, Bernard (Clara) Lines of Reynoldsburg, Mrs. George (Betty) Sakas of Baltimore, Mrs. Joe (Edith) Shonk of Lauderhill, Fla., Jack (Dollie) Thompson and Mrs. Lowell (Sally) Disbennet, all of Laurelville, Helen Ruth (Thompson) Burns of Cottage Grove, Ore., Dorothy Thompson of Hallsville, Mrs. Gale (Jean) Spung of Lancaster, Jacky Thompson of Santa Barbara, Calif., G.D. "Judd" (Shirley) Thompson and C.E. "Chuck" (Toni) Thompson, all of Los Angeles, Calif. and many special cousins and friends. 
She was also preceded in death by grandparents, Herman and Dollie Lines, Don and Bess Thompson; an aunt, Alice Thompson; and three uncles, Robert L. Thompson, John W. Thompson and "Shorty" Lines. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Halteman-Fett and Dyer Funeral Home, 436 N. Broad St., Lancaster, with Pastor Renee Burleigh officiating. 
Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 today at the funeral home. 
The family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of Fairfield County, 1111 E. Main St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or Fairfield County Chapter, Central Ohio Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 862, Lancaster, Ohio 43130. 

MARIE NIXON ANDERSON 
Marie Nixon Anderson, 92, died Sunday, July 14 at Logan Health Care Center. 
Born Sept. 14, 1903, Hocking County, daughter of the late Arthur Nixon and Carie Clark Cyrus, she was the widow of Norman Anderson, who died Feb. 15, 1995. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Earl (Jane) Loomis of Union Furnace; a son, Robert E. Armstrong of Logan; a brother, Paul Cyrus; nine grandchildren, Robert D. Armstrong, David Armstrong, Mrs. Robert (Cheryl) Phillips, Mrs. Dan (Diane) Sargent, Troy Armstrong, Mrs. James (Stefanie) Stanley, Jessica Loomis, Jason Loomis and John Loomis; two stepgrandchildren, Lora Collinsworth and Kathy Caldwell; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. 
She was also preceded in death by five sisters, Mrs. Cyrus (Carrie) Morgan, Mary Culbertson, Velma Brenner, Margaret Blackstone and Drucilla Williams; three brothers, Floyd Nixon, Walter Cyrus and Carl Cyrus; and a grandson, Michael Loomis. 
Graveside funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Cemetery. 
No calling hours will be observed. 
Arrangements are by Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home. 

REV. FRED S. TAYLOR 
Rev. Fred S. Taylor, 76, Nelsonville, died Monday, July 15 at Doctors Hospital, Nelsonville. 
Born March 17, 1920, Athens County, son of the late John D. and Allie Henderson Taylor, he was married to Margaret Smart Taylor, who survives. 
He retired from Brooks Shoe Company in Nelsonville and he was Pastor of the Full Gospel Church in Doanville. 
Also surviving are four sons, Jim (Cathy) Taylor of Rockbridge, John (Tina) Taylor and Rev. David (Dolly) Taylor, both of Logan, and James Paulk of Nelsonville; a stepson, Robert VanDyke of Athens; five daughters, Wilma Taylor, Mrs. Mel (Bonnie) Myers and Mrs. Tony (Tammy) Coe, all of Logan, Elizabeth Clemons of Nelsonville and Mrs. Jack (Freda) Kreitzer of Dayton; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clifford Taylor of Dayton and Mont Taylor of Baltimore; and two sisters, Ethel Taylor of Nelsonville and Ada McKasky of Jacksonville. 
He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Jane Taylor; a brother, Wylie Taylor; four sisters, Minnie Strausbaugh, Violet Pike, Frances Miller and Lilly Taylor; two grandsons; and a stepson, George VanDyke. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville, with the Revs. Richard Harding and Marshall Ward officiating. 
Interment will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Nelsonville. 
Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. 

KATHRYN S. REED 
Kathryn Susan Reed, 81, McCluneville, died Wednesday, July 17, at Americare in New Lexington. 
Born Oct. 30, 1915, New Straitsville, daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn Brown Sherrard, she was married to Ralph J. Reed, who survives. 
She was a member of the Tecumseh Senior Citizens Club. 
She is also survived by five children, Richard Reed of McCluneville, JoAnn Naragon of Zanesville, Janet Blosser and Don Reed, both of New Lexington and Gary Reed of Shawnee; and one sister, Florence Pargon of Dublin. 
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Beulah Harris and Beatrice Faggley; one brother, Charles Sherrod; and one son-in-law, Tim Naragon. 
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the Humphrey Funeral Home, Shawnee, with the Rev. Roger Grace officiating. 
Burial will be at the Greenlawn Memory Gardens near New Lexington. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and after 6 today at the funeral home. 

PAUL D. SIKORSKI SR. 
Paul Dennis Sikorski Sr., 58, Hebron, formerly of Glouster, died Wednesday at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. 
Born May 23, 1938, Glouster, son of the late Floyd A. Sikorski and Irene F. Judson Handa, he was married to Ivah VanDyne Sikorski, who survives. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster, with the Rev. John Wright officiating. 
Burial will be at the Glouster Cemetery. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at the funeral home. 
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. 

JUNE WOODSON 
June Woodson, 60, Sugar Grove, died Friday at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. 
Born June 21, 1936, Hocking County, daughter of the late Clarence and Alice primmer Davis, she was married for 37 years to Virgil L. Woodson, who survives. 
The homemaker was a member of the Union Church and a graduate of Rockbridge High School. 
He is also survived by one son, Brad Woodson of Sugar Grove; one sister, Martha Blackston of Rockbridge; and several nieces and nephews. 
He was also preceded in death by two infant sons; a brother, Charles Davis; and two sisters, Helen Mae and Mary Faye Davis. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Diora J. Shahan officiating. 
Burial will be at New Fairview Cemetery in Rockbridge. 
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Sunday at the funeral home. 

July 22 - 27, 1996

CHRISTOPHER M. KEITH 
Christopher Michael Keith, 25, Glouster, died Saturday, July 20 in Glouster as a result of an auto accident. 
Born Oct. 29, 1970, Athens, son of Gordon Michael Keith and the late Lynda Williams Vore, he was married to Rachel Brooks Keith, who survives. 
He was an iron worker for Local 172 in Columbus and a member of Jacksonville Eagles. 
Also surviving are two daughters, Christa Makayla Keith of the home and Brittney Mariee Ash of Glouster; two brothers, Brandon Isaac Keith and Austin Tanner Keith, both of Glouster; a sister, Michelle Brooks of Glouster; a stepmother, Tammy Coey Keith of Glouster; and a grandmother, Louise Murphy Keith of Glouster. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Glouster Church of Christ with John Wright officiating. 
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Tuesday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster. 

EVA W. LEMON 
Eva W. Lemon, 79, Logan, died Saturday, July 20 at Doctors Hospital North, Columbus. 
Born Feb. 6, 1917, Corning, daughter of the late Mark A. and Ida M. Hayden Dean, she was married for 58 years to Chester L. Lemon, who survives. 
A homemaker, she was a member of TWIG III of Hocking Valley Community Hospital. 
Also surviving are a son, Larry L. Lemon of Logan; two grandsons; and one granddaughter. 
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gail and Leonard Dean; and a sister, Eveah Dean. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Vernon W. Barrell officiating. 
Burial will be in New Fairview Cemetery, Rockbridge. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 Tuesday at the funeral home. 

JOHN A. ROBACK 
John A. Roback, 89, Glouster, died Sunday, July 21 at his residence. 
Born Nov. 21, 1906, Glouster, he was the son of the late Anthony and Paulene Baldy Roback. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church. 
Burial will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Trimble. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster. 

ZELMA M. STEWART 
Zelma M. Stewart, 83, New Plymouth, died Saturday, July 20 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. 
Born April 9, 1913, South Webster, daughter of the late John and Pluma Brown Fulk, she was the widow of Robert K. Stewart, who died Dec. 24, 1990. 
A homemaker, she was a longtime member of Whitehall Church of the Nazarene and for 20-plus years was a member of Coonville Holiness Mission. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Mary Louise) Peters of New Plymouth; three grandchildren, Deborah Walters of Logan, Dawn Crow of McArthur and John Peters of Ogden, Utah; and two great-grandchildren, Jennifer Walters of Logan and Adam Crow of McArthur. 
She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Teresa Peters; three brothers, Oakley Fulk, Russell Fulk Sr. and Warren Brown; and a sister, Marcella Todd Hudnall. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. James R. Mathias officiating. 
Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Perry County. 
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. 

GOLDIE E. LYTLE 
Goldie E. Lytle, 92, Gibisonville, died Monday, July 22 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. 
Born Aug. 18, 1903, Tecumseh, Mich., daughter of the late William and Nora Oddie Perkypyle Tigner, she was the widow of Lester Lytle, who died April 22, 1983. 
A former employee of the Isley Store in Logan, she attended Antioch Alliance Church. 
Surviving are two sons, Paul E. (Luella) Lytle of Gibisonville and Donald R. (Irene) Lytle of Logan; four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Phyllis) Fletcher of Circleville, Deena Rollins of Gibisonville and Jane Miller and Mrs. Kirk (Sandra) Goss, both of Logan; a brother, Cletus W. Tigner of Naples, Fla.; a sister, Alberta M. Markierwicz of Scottsdale, Ariz.; 27 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; five great-great-great-grandchildren; and several stepgrandchildren. 
She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Ruth Unger and Helen B. Lytle; three brothers, John E., Melvin and Harold Tigner; two sisters, Maxine Stabler and Emma Tigner; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with the Revs. Bruce C. Livingstone and Dave Snowden officiating. 
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Rockbridge. 
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Wednesday at the funeral home. 

ORVILLE B. BALLINGER 
Orville B. Ballinger, 90, 432 E. Main St., Logan, died Wednesday, July 24 at the Hocking Valley Community Hospital after an extended illness. 
Born Dec. 23, 1905, Athens County, son of the late George Lewis and Ada Oxley Ballinger, he was married to Dorothy A. Smart Ballinger, who survives. 
He had been a self-employed carpenter and was former owner and operator of Park Restaurant in Logan. He had retired as a bridge foreman from Hocking County Department of Highways. He was a former member of Eagles, Moose and Elks. 
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William (Shirley A.) Grove of Logan; a son, Gary L. (Brenda) Ballinger of Logan; two sisters, Lottie Kunkler of Bremen and Juanita Wray of Logan; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. 
He was also preceded in death by a son, George Lewis Ballinger; a sister, Mabel Conner; and an infant brother. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Roberts Funeral Home with the Rev. Galen R. Work officiating. 
Entombment will be in New Fairview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Rockbridge. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of services. 

MARGARET MORVILIUS 
Margaret Morvilius, 93, Glouster, who died Wednesday, July 24 at Doctors Hospital, Nelsonville. 
Born Dec. 3, 1902, Athens County, daughter of the late William and Villa Boileau Morvilius, she was the widow of Wilbur Morvilius. 
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Mountville Cemetery, Morgan County. 
No calling hours will be observed. 
Arrangements were by Cardaras Funeral Home. 

ROSEMARY RIFE 
Rosemary Rife, 75, Buchtel, died Wednesday, July 24 at her residence. 
Born Oct. 7, 1920, Buchtel, daughter of the late William and Agnes Russell McDonald, she was the widow of Raymond E. "Fuzzy: Rife, who died Feb. 22, 1987. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church, Murray City, with the Rev. Richard J. Pendolphi officiating. 
Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Buchtel. 
Friends may from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 today at the Brown Funeral Home, Murray City. 
Rosary services will be 3 p.m. today at the funeral service. 

ELIZABETH M. MILLER 
Elizabeth M. Miller, 92, Columbus, died Thursday, July 25 at We Care Nursing Facility. 
She was the widow of Carl E. Miller. 
She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Columbus. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Ruth M.) Chapman of Columbus; three sons, Carl E. (Grace) Miller Jr. of Whitehall, John "Jack" D. (Lauretta) Miller of Chicago, Ill. and J. Richard (Barbara) Miller of Columbus; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and other family and friends. 
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Ann Kennedy; and two grandsons, David and Douglas Miller. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 598 S. Harris Ave., with Pastor Ron Chelton officiating. 
Interment will be in Glen Rest Cemetery. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Sunday at Evans Funeral Home, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus. 
The family suggests contributions be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 598 S. Harris Ave., Columbus. 

CHARLES FREMONT HUNTER 
Charles Fremont Hunter, 68, Gore, died Friday, July 26, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus following an extended illness. 
Born Oct. 2, 1927, Rock Castle, W.Va., son of the late Fremont and Maud (Park) Hunter, he is survived by his wife, Opal L. (Barnette) Hunter. 
He was an army veteran of the Korean War and had retired from General Motors, Columbus, following 29 years of service. 
He is also survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne A. and Ron Watrous of Gore; a son, Roger F. Hunter of Rockbridge; four brothers, John Hunter of Ripley, W.Va., William Hunter of Cottageville, W.Va., Dwight Hunter of Given, W.Va., and Ernest Hunter of South Bloomingville; two sisters, Margaret Carney of Given, W.Va., and Jewel Jividen of Liberty, W.Va.; and two grandsons, Nathan and Joseph Watrous of Gore. 
He is also preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Brotherton, Helen Shamblen and Dorothy Hunter. 
Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday in the Roberts Funeral Home, Logan. 
Burial will be in Gore Cemetery, Falls Township, where a military graveside service will be conducted by the Combined Veterans of Hocking County. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, and 9 a.m. until the time of services Monday. 

ELIZABETH M. MILLER 
Elizabeth M. Miller, 92, Columbus, died Thursday, July 25 at We Care Nursing Facility. 
She was the widow of Carl E. Miller. 
She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Columbus. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Ruth M.) Chapman of Columbus; three sons, Carl E. (Grace) Miller Jr. of Whitehall, John "Jack" D. (Lauretta) Miller of Chicago, Ill. and J. Richard (Barbara) Miller of Columbus; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and other family and friends. 
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Ann Kennedy; and two grandsons, David and Douglas Miller. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 598 S. Harris Ave., with Pastor Ron Chelton officiating. 
Interment will be in Glen Rest Cemetery. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Sunday at Evans Funeral Home, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus. 
The family suggests contributions be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 598 S. Harris Ave., Columbus. 

DONALD H. SAUNDERS 
Donald H. Saunders, 92, 1068 McClain Blvd., Lancaster, died Friday, July 26, at his home. 
He was the widower of Letty Saunders. 
He was a member of First Christian Church and U.C.T., both of Lancaster, and was a United States Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He was retired from his post as a maintenance foreman at Ray-O-Vac Corp., and was an area home builder. 
Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Mark Haislett, Lancaster; Marsha and Kyle Daubenmire, Lancaster; Robyn and James McAfee, Lancaster; and Kristy Saunders, Lancaster; four sons and daughters-in-law, Philip and Connie Saunders, Lancaster; Richard Saunders; Michael and Shirley Sims, Lancaster; and Kurt and Staci Saunders, Lancaster; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a sister, Rose Williams; a brother-in-law, Darlie Heigle; and nieces and nephews. 
He is also preceded in death by his parents, Hal and Waveline (Dicken) Saunders; a sister, Louise Heigle; and a brother-in-law, Walter Williams. 
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Sheridan Funeral Home, Lancaster. 
The Rev. David S. Kerns will officiate. 
Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. 
Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Military graveside services will be conducted by Lancaster Veterans Burial Detail. 
If desired, donations may be made to Hospice of Fairfield County. 

July 29 - August 3, 1996 

MARY E. HILLEN 
Mary E. Hillen, 92, Millfield, died Saturday, July 27 at Doctors Hospital, Nelsonville. 
Born Oct. 16, 1903, Syracuse, daughter of the late James Jeremiah and Mary E. Rohrabaugh Simpkins, she was the widow of Clive E. Hillen, who died in 1977. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 
Burial will be in Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield. 
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. 

RUBY V. NEWMAN 
Ruby Virginia Newman, 50, Logan, died Sunday, July 28 at St. Ann's Hospital, Westerville. 
Born Jan. 28, 1946, Fairfield County, daughter of Lafe Barnette of Logan and Betty Moore Barnette of Lancaster, she was married to Davis Newman, who survives. 
She was an assistant manager for Family Dollar Store in Logan and a member of Heavenly View Tabernacle. 
Also surviving are three sons, Darrel (Lora) Newman of Lancaster and Raymond and Michael Newman, both of Rockbridge; a daughter, Cheryl Martin of Logan; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Rick Barnette of Union Furnace and Darren Barnette of Rockbridge; and three sisters, Laura Arnette, Patricia Spangler and Edna Gordon, all of Logan. 
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Barnette. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, with the Rev. Albert Edwards officiating. 
Burial will be in Knollwood Cemetery, Enterprise. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home. 

LAURA E. POLING 
Laura E. Poling, 81, 685 E. Front St., Logan, died Sunday, July 28 at her residence. 
Born April 2, 1915, Athens, daughter of the late Samuel and Erma Rowsie Henderson, she was the widow of Charles Harley Poling, who died July 13, 1987. 
A 1933 Athens High School graduate, she attend Ohio University. She was a housewife and mother of five children, six grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Laura was formerly a congregational member of Athens First Christian Church and a faithful believer in God. She was owner and operator of East End Carry Out in Logan for 20 years. 
Surviving are two sons, John Poling of Logan and Jeff (Debra) Poling of Newark; three daughters, Mrs. Keith (Elaine) Poling of Circleville, Karen Poling of Columbus and Julie Poling of Logan; a brother, Samuel (Miriam) Henderson of Athens; three sisters, Mrs. Ed (Shirley) Hensel of Georgia, Mrs. Dr. Robert (Betty) Butts of Nelsonville and Mrs. Ray (Delores) Rose of Athens; six grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. 
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Lynn Summers officiating. 
Burial will be in New Fairview Cemetery, Rockbridge. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 Tuesday at the funeral home. 

GEORGE L. WOLFLEY 
George Lewis Wolfley, 72, 191 Iron St., Logan, died Sunday, July 28 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital emergency room after an extended illness. 
Born March 12, 1924, Fairfield County, son of the late Joseph Lewis and Bertha Mae Souders Wolfley, he was married to LaVerne E. Vandagriff Wolfley, who survives. 
A World War II Army veteran, where he received a Purple Heart. He retired from Carborundum Company after 25 years of services. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, DAV and VFW, American Legion, Amvets, Logan Eagles Aerie 2168, Logan Moose Lodge and Knights of Columbus St. James Council 2299. 
Also surviving are a son, Edward Lattimer of Woodbridge, Va.; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and a great-nephew, Ryan Taulbee, who was raised almost entirely in his home. 
He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Phelps, Florence Littrell and Helen Rhymer; and four brothers, Earl, John, Robert and Joseph Wolfley. 
Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Richard J. Pendolphi officiating. 
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. 
Military graveside services will be conducted by Hocking County Combined Veterans Organizations. 
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday with the family in attendance from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at Roberts Funeral Home. 
Christian vigil services will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. 

RICHARD L. GAIL 
Richard L. Gail, 66, Nelsonville, died Sunday, July 28 at his residence. 
Born July 29, 1929, Athens County, son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Gail, he was the widower of Joan McClelland Gail, who died Dec. 14. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. 
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. 
Masonic services will be 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. 

WILBUR C. FOSTER 
Wilbur C. Foster, 84, Sugar Grove, died Wednesday, July 31 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. 
He was married to Gladys Foster, who survives. 
He retired from Lancaster Glass furnace room in 1973 after 30 years of service. He was a part-time farmer. 
Also surviving are a son, Dale (Judy) Foster of Lancaster; four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Carpenter of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Richard (Marjorie) Nihiser of Logan, Mrs. Steve (Betty Jane) Shingler of Rushville and Mrs. Gary (Marilyn) Hiles of Sugar Grove; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Roena Griffith, Dorothy Fosnaugh and Marlene Stant, all of Springfield; and two brothers, Melvin Bailey of Springfield and Roland Foster of Thornville. 
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Brooks. 
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Lancaster, with David C. Tingler officiating. 
Entombment will be in Fairview Mausoleum. 
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 today at the funeral home. 

LACEY JO GROVE 
Lacey Jo Grove, infant daughter of David and Amy Hatfield Grove of Logan, died Wednesday, July 31 at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. 
Also surviving are two brothers, Timothy and Kyle Grove, both of the home; grandparents, Wayne and Sandy Grove, Donna and Harold Phillips and Tom and Evelyn Hatfield, all of Logan; great-grandparents, Dorothy and Charles Smith of Logan, Jane Phillips of Logan and Wayne Grove; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. 
Graveside funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Knollwood Cemetery, Enterprise, with the Rev. Vernon Barrell officiating. 
No calling hours will be observed. 
Arrangements are by Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan. 

MARGENE L. McWILLIAMS 
Margene L. McWilliams, 76, Circleville, died Tuesday, July 30 at Pickaway Manor. 
Born May 5, 1920, Perry County, she was the daughter of the Janet Morton Holmes of Logan and the late Rex Holmes. 
She was a retired district manager from Avon Cosmetics and a member of Sigma Phi Gamma. 
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Terry (Janet) May of Williamsport; a son, Keith McWilliams of Florida; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two brothers, M. Kent Holmes and William R. Holmes, both of Logan. 
Graveside funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Brownsville, with Pastor Michael Swanton officiating. 
The family suggests contributions be made to Williamsport United Methodist Church, 108 Church St., Williamsport, Ohio 43164. 
Arrangements are by Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. 

EFFIE M. HARRIS 
Effie M. Harris, 90, Glouster, died Thursday, Aug. 1 at Kimes Convalescent Center, Athens. 
Born May 19, 1906, Glouster, she was the daughter of the late Silas and Mary McClelland Juniper. 
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster. 
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. 
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. 

EVERETT T. McWILLIAMS 
Entombment services were held 10 a.m. today at New Fairview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Good Hope Township, Hocking County, for Everett Theron "Mac" McWilliams, 75, Logan, who died Wednesday, July 31 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. 
Born Dec. 31, 1920, New Straitsville, son of the late Herman Albert and Eva Faye Sorrell McWilliams, he was married to Ruth Evelyn Booth McWilliams, who survives. 
A World War II and Korean Conflict Navy veteran, he retired after 33 years of service as a supervisor for General Electric Company Logan Glass Plant. 
Also surviving are a son, Keith McWilliams of Dane City, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. Terry (Janet) May of Williamsport; three sisters, Violet Faye Starn, Geraldine McWilliams and Mrs. Robert (Pauline) Chapman, all of Jackson; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. 
Arrangements were by Roberts Funeral Home. 

JUDY B. CROW 
Judy B. Crow, 46, Nelsonville, died Friday, Aug. 2 at The Arbors, Marietta. 
Daughter of Leonard R. Crow, Nelsonville, and the late Tillie (Kirkutis) Crow, she was born Nov. 17, 1949 at Mineral. 
Calling hours will be from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville, where services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday. 
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. 


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