Miscellaneous Hocking County, Ohio Obituaries - 1997

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June 9-14, 1997

CHRISTOPHER CLAYTON BALDRIDGE 
Christopher Clayton Baldridge, infant son of Gary Baldridge and Mendy Sams of Chauncey, died at birth Thursday, June 5 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. 
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Knollwood Cemetery, Logan. 
No calling hours will be observed. 
Arrangements are by the Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan.

JOHN W. SHEATZLEY 
Memorial services were held 2:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church for John W. Sheatzley, 82, Logan, who died May 17. 
The Rev. William Pursley officiated, assisted by Deacon William O. Bales. 
Music was by David Webster, organist, and Fred Kohn, instrumentalist and vocalist. 
Arrangements were by the Roberts Funeral Home. 

JUANITA PENDERGRASS SMITH 
Juanita Pendergrass Smith, 82, Nelsonville, died Saturday, June 7 at her home following an extended illness. 
Born Feb. 11, 1915, Corning, daughter of the late Roy and Mildred Figgins Pendergrass, she was the widow of Thomas James Smith, who died in June 1987. 
A homemaker, she worked at Mount Saint Mary Hospital, Nelsonville, when it first opened in 1950 and Mechem's Clothing Store, Nelsonville, for many years. 
Surviving are six grandchildren, Mrs. Lee (Susan) Allen of Boston, Mass., R. Jeffrey Maiden of Athens, M. Jay (Karen) Maiden of Chauncey, Timothy (Paula) Maiden of Nelsonville, Tom Maiden and girlfriend Kelly Dishong of Belpre, and Beth Ann Maiden of Heinzerling in Columbus; a brother, Charles (Helen) Pendergrass of Winter Haven, Fla.; a son-in-law, Rex Maiden of Nelsonville; and 12 great-grandchildren. 
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Smith Maiden, who died in December 1987, and a brother, Pete, who died in 1950. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville, with Father Bill Pursley officiating. 
Burial will be in Whitmore Cemetery, Buchtel. 
Friends may call 2 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, with the family present from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8. 

CLARENCE BLOSSER 
Clarence Blosser, 96, Logan, died Monday, June 9 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, following a brief illness. 
Born May 16, 1901, Hocking County, son of the late William Calvin Blosser and Anna Myers Blosser, he was married for 62 years to Mary Keller Blosser, who survives. 
Owner of the Blosser Restaurant from 1930 until his retirement in 1966, he was president of the Central Ohio Restaurant Association from 1943 to 1944 and president of the Ohio State Restaurant Association from 1944 to 1946. He was also a past president of the Logan Rotary and Logan Trade clubs and a charter member of Izaak Walton League. He was a past member of the Southeast Ohio Regional Council, past director of Farmers and Merchant Bank and Banc Ohio. He was a member of the Hocking Hills Country Club, executive and finance chairman of Hocking County Republicans Club and field representative for U.S. Congressman Pete Abele from 1962 to 1964. 
Also surviving are two sons, William (Darlene) Blosser of Delray Beach, Fla., and Charles (Valerie) Blosser of Reynoldsburg; five grandchildren, Kevin Blosser of Pickerington, Kelly Blosser Kerr of Gahanna, Tina Blosser and Todd Blosser of Melbourne, Fla., and Renee Blosser of Delray Beach; four stepgrandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
He was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. 
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. 
Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, with Masonic services at 7:30 p.m. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 258 E. Hunter Street, Logan. 

LEWIS WAYNE DOWLER 
Lewis Wayne Dowler, 59, Athens, died Monday, June 9 at his residence. 
Born July 14, 1937, Chauncey, son of the late Emmett C. and Trecie Linegar Dowler, he was married to Carrole Glass Dowler, who survives. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 
Burial will be in New Marshfield Cemetery. 
Friends may call 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. 

ERNIE L. GEIGER 
Ernie L. Geiger, 55, Logan, died Monday, June 9 at his residence. 
Born March 19, 1942, Logan, son of the late Clyde and Christine Warnock Geiger, he was married to Martha Voris Geiger, who survives. 
An Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, he was employed by Dayton-Rogers of Ohio in Obetz. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Logan and a member of the Hocking Hills Artists and Craftsmen Association. 
Also surviving are two sons, Ernie "Lee" Geiger Jr. of Logan and Bradley Scott Geiger of Logan; a daughter, Jodi McBride of Logan; a stepdaughter, Julia Wagoner of Logan; six grandchildren; one brother, Clyde Ray (Alta) Geiger of Sugar Grove; and four sisters, Mrs. Ron (Ruth) Berry of Logan, Mrs. Jay (Susie) Wagoner of Summerville, S.C., Mrs. Frank (Jean) Lauver of Hanahan, S.C., and Mary Ellen Carpenter of Logan. 
He was also preceded in death by and infant brother, Edward Geiger. 
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Danny Koch officiating. 
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. 
Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. 
Military graveside services will be conducted by the Hocking County Combined Veterans Organization. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, 300 W. 10th St., Columbus, Ohio 43210, and Hospice of Hocking County, P.O. Box 527, Logan, Ohio 43138. 
Arrangements are by the Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan. 

CHESTER L. LEMON 
Chester L. Lemon, 82, Logan, died Tuesday, June 10 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital following a brief illness. 
Born April 11, 1915, Hocking County, son of the late Burl and Almeda Sweezy Lemon, he was the widower of Eva W. Dean Lemon, who died July 20, 1996. 
A retired diesel mechanic and instructor for the International Union of Operating Engineers, he was also a part-time farmer and a welder for the welder for the International Union of Operating Engineers. 
Surviving are a son, Larry L. Lemon; three grandchildren, Terry and Bill Lemon and LeeAnn Vorhees; and three great-grandchildren, Justin Vorhees and Loren Lemon, all of Logan. 
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Theodore Lemon. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home, Logan, with 
the Vernon W. Barrell, minister, officiating. 
Burial will be in New Fairview Cemetery, Rockbridge. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 today at the funeral home. 

CATHERINE ANN "KATIE" MEYER 
Catherine Ann "Katie" Meyer, 64, Bremen, died Monday, June 9 at her residence. 
Born April 12, 1933, Rockbridge, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Anna McBride Kuhn. 
She was a homemaker. 
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Harry (Mary) Boyer of Lancaster, Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Barnhart of Pomeroy, Sharon F. Caton and friend Jeff Mcilwain of Carroll, Mrs. Stephen (Karen) Stump of Lancaster and Mrs. Michael (Susan) Thimmes of Lancaster; a son, Charles Meyer of Lancaster; four brothers, John (Donna) Kuhn of Rockbridge, Charles (Bonnie) Kuhn of Lancaster, James Kuhn and friend Claudia, and Robert (Sandy) Kuhn of Logan; and 18 grandchildren. 
She was also preceded in death by a son, John Michael Meyer, and a grandson, James Shannon Hamilton. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m Friday at St. Mary's Church, Bremen, with the Father Edward Kessler officiating. 
Burial will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Lancaster. 
Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. tonight and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Boring-Sheridan Funeral Home, Bremen Chapel. 

HARRY PERRY 
Harry Perry, 72, Columbus, formerly of Glouster, died Monday, June 9 at Mount Carmel West Hospital, Columbus. 
Born April 9, 1925, Glouster, son of the late Joe and Susan Stires Perry, he was married to Pauline Stires Perry, who survives. 
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster. 
Burial will be in Glouster Cemetery. 
Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. 

CYRUS M. ROCKHOLD 
Cyrus M. Rockhold, 77, Glouster, died Tuesday, June 10 at Americare Nursing Center, New Lexington. 
Born Nov. 10, 1919, Washington Court House, he was the son of the late Cyrus K. and Stella Ferneau Rockhold. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster. 
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. 
Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. 

DORA ELIZABETH SEMONS WEMER 
Dora Elizabeth Semons Wemer, 83, Millifield, died Monday, June 9 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, The Plains. 
Born Oct. 21, 1913, Athens, daughter of the late Frank and Jesse Chaney Semons, she was the widow of Franklin "Ben" Wemer. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster. 
Burial will be in Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield. 
Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. 

LETA A. DUPLER 
Leta A. Dupler, 90, Nelsonville, died Wednesday, June 11 at her daughter's residence. 
Born Sept. 9, 1906, Athens County, daughter of the late Frank Vincent and Rilla Sarah McNabb Brown, she was the widow of Harold Dupler, who died Oct. 21, 1988. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. 
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. 

CHESTER L. LEMON 
Chester L. Lemon, 81, Logan, died Tuesday, June 10 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital following a brief illness. 
Born April 11, 1915, Hocking County, son of the late Burl and Almeda Sweezy Lemon, he was the widower of Eva W. Dean Lemon, who died July 20, 1996. 
A retired diesel mechanic and instructor for the International Union of Operating Engineers, he was also a part-time farmer and a welder for the International Union of Operating Engineers. 
Surviving are a son, Larry L. Lemon; three grandchildren, Terry and Bill Lemon and LeeAnn Vorhees; and two great-grandchildren, Justin Vorhees and Loren Lemon, all of Logan. 
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Theodore Lemon. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home, Logan, with the Vernon W. Barrell, minister, officiating. 
Burial will be in New Fairview Cemetery, Rockbridge. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 today at the funeral home. 

TRENTON MICHAEL SCHRADER 
Trenton Michael Schrader, infant son of Brian and Kimberly Boley Schrader of Lancaster, died at birth Wednesday, June 11 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. 
Also surviving are grandparents Howard Jr. and Beverly Schrader of Logan and Edward and Margaret Boley of New Lexington; great-grandparents Howard Sr. and Hilda Schrader of Logan and Betty Peters of Union Furnace; several aunts, uncles and cousins. 
He was preceded in death by a great-grandfather, William Peters. 
Graveside services will be 3 p.m. today at the New Fairview Memorial Gardens, Rockbridge, with the Rev. Gary Keller officiating. 
No calling hours will be observed. 
Arrangements are by the Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan. 

MARY ELIZABETH POTTS 
Mary Elizabeth Potts, 78, Columbus, died Thursday, June 12 at her residence. 
Born Feb. 9, 1919, Morgan County, she was the daughter of the late Elsworth and Effie Kasler Jones. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster. 
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster. 
Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

June 16-21, 1997

PHYLLIS JEAN DAVIS BROOKS 
Phyllis Jean Davis Brooks, 39, Rockbridge, died Saturday, June 14 at her residence. 
Born Oct. 31, 1957, Franklin County, daughter of Charles and Marilyn Donahue Davis of Rockbridge, she was married to William E. Brooks Jr., who survives. 
Sales director for Mary Kay Cosmetics, she was formerly employed at Smead Manufacturing in Logan and Red Lobster in Lancaster. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Rockbridge. 
Surviving are a stepson, Adam Brooks of Logan; a stepdaughter, Emily Brooks of Logan; a grandmother, Ethel Donahue of Lancaster; two brothers, Clark (Vickie) Davis of Rockbridge and Dennis Davis of Rockbridge; a sister, Mrs. Ed (Laura) Richards of Logan; three nephews and two nieces. 
She was preceded in death by a niece, Sami Jo Davis, who died April 12. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Rockbridge, with Pastor Mary Konopka officiating. 
Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery. 
Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, and one hour prior to services at the church. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. John Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1084, Logan, Ohio 43138; or Hospice of Fairfield County, 1111 E. Main St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130-4099. 

WILLIAM A. FOUGHTY 
William A. Foughty, 90, Glouster, died Saturday, June 14. 
Born Dec. 30, 1906, Athens County, son of the late Fred and Emma Robinson Foughty, he was the widower of Elizabeth Murphy Foughty. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster. 
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster. 
Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. 

WILMA GABRIEL 
Wilma Gabriel, 83, Athens, died early Saturday morning, June 14, at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens. 
Born June 18, 1913, Starr Township, Hocking County, daughter of the late Charles D. and Bertha Swisher Carter, she was the widow of Elmer Gabriel, who died in 1972. 
A Union Furnace High School graduate, she was formerly employed at McBee-Litton Industries of Athens. She was a member of New Marshfield Chapter 346 Order of the Eastern Star and a former resident of the Hocking community and New Marshfield. 
Surviving are four sisters, Teresa Gardner of Punta Gorda, Fla., Mrs. James (Alice) Kennard of New Plymouth, Mrs. Blaine (Mary) Rice of New Marshfield and Mrs. Dale (Evelyn) Rice of Akron; a brother, Robert (Charlene) Carter of New Plymouth; and several nieces and nephews. 
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Moody, and two brothers, Stanley and Frances Carter. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in Jagers and Sons Funeral Home, Athens, with Pastor David Cogar officiating. 
Burial will be in New Marshfield Cemetery. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 today at the funeral home. 

LOUISE MAE LEWIS 
Louise Mae Lewis, 81, Nelsonville, died Sunday, June 15 at her daughter's residence in Columbus. 
Born July 30, 1915, Athens County, daughter of the late Edward and Mary Alice Evans Collins, she was the widow of Aaron Lewis. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the United Pentecostal Church, Nelsonville. 
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. 
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville, and one hour prior to services at the church. 

LARRY D. WHALEY 
Larry D. Whaley, 55, Jacksonville, died Saturday, June 14 in Nelsonville. 
Born March 26, 1942, Dayton, son of Elsie M. West Whaley of Columbus and the late Joe F. Whaley, he was married to Nancy Lamborn Whaley, who survives. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Brown Funeral Home, Murray City. 
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster. 
Friends may call 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. 

VIRGINIA "VIRGIE" E. DELONG 
Virginia "Virgie" E. Delong, 94, Buchtel, died Sunday, June 15 at Pine Hills Continuing Care Center, Nelsonville. 
Born Dec. 7, 1902, Hocking County, daughter of the late David B. and Elizabeth Smith Ashbaugh, she was the widow of A.T. "Nug" Delong, who died in January, 1977. 
Retired after 37 years from Brooks Shoe Co., Nelsonville, she was of the Pentecostal faith. 
Surviving are a daughter, Madeline Wagner of Buchtel; three grandchildren, Beth Ann McDonald of Buchtel, Connie Barber of El Paso, Texas, and Tom Meek of Grove City; 11 great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 
She was also preceded in death by a son, Delbert "Sonny" Delong; a daughter, Wilma "Jean" Meek; three brothers, Orland, Merle and Emmett Ashbaugh; four sisters, Bertha Helber, Ida Poling, Mary Ann Ashbaugh and Blanche Willison; two grandsons, David Wagner and Jim Meek; two great-grandchildren, Precious Barber and Scottie Meek; and several nieces and nephews. 
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville, with the Rev. Ivan Pullin officiating. 
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Nelsonville. 
Friends may call 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. 

EARL THOMAS SCHMELTZER 
Earl Thomas Schmeltzer, 55, Bremen, died Sunday, June 15 in Bremen. 
Born June 12, 1942, Hocking County, he was the son of Bernard F. Schmeltzer of Bremen and the late Cecilia Kunkler Schmeltzer. 
A farmer, he was a member of St. Mary's Church, Bremen. 
Also surviving are two brothers, Robert (Mary Ellen) Schmeltzer of Bremen and David (Barb) Schmeltzer of Lancaster; six sisters, Mrs. William (Shirley) Harwood of Logan; Mrs. Tim (Frances) Woodgeard of Logan; Diana Schmeltzer of Logan; Mrs. Pat (Mary) Green of Somerset; Mrs. Jack (Kathleen) Shonk of Somerset; and Mrs. Ed (Hilda) Wagner of Pleasantville; 32 nieces and nephews; and 27 great-nieces and -nephews. 
He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas and Ida Schmeltzer and Mary and Christopher Kunkler. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Church, Bremen, with Father Richard Pendolphi officiating. 
Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. 
Friends may call 2 to 9 p.m. today at the Snyder-Sheridan Funeral Home, Bremen. 
Rosary services will be 8:30 p.m. today. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Sacred Heart Ground Maintenance Fund. 

DANIEL J. HENDERSON 
Daniel J. Henderson, 45, Carbondale, died Tuesday, June 17 at his residence. 
Born March 8, 1952, Carbondale, son of Ann Wayner Yarber of Logan and the late Arthur Henderson, he was married to Janet Sue Dye Henderson, who survives. 
A U.S. Army veteran, he was a member of the Faith Tabernacle Church in Nelsonville and the National Rifle Association, and a former member of Battery A 2/174 ADA Bn of the Ohio National Guard. He was a former security officer for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. 
Also surviving are five sons, Robert (Patricia) Kiser of Carbondale, Jeffery (Trina) Kiser of Chauncey, Paul (Brenda) Kiser of Nelsonville, Samuel Henderson of Carbondale and Jesse Henderson of Carbondale; two sisters, Regena Henderson and friend Steve of Millersport and Linda Grant of Millfield; a brother, Matt (Crystal) Henderson of Logan, several nieces and nephews and 15 grandchildren. 
He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Charles Yarber. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville, with the Rev. King Kelly officiating. 
Burial will be in Augustine Cemetery, Sugar Creek. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at the funeral home. 

HAZEL JANE LOOMIS HENDRICKS 
Hazel Jane Loomis Hendricks, 81, Breckenridge, Mich., died June 11 at Schnepp's Health Care Center. 
Daughter of the late Elmer and Flora Burford Looms, she was married for 60 years to Delmar Hendricks, who survives. 
She had been an active member of the First Congregational U.C.C. Church. 
Also surviving are special nephews Dick (Nancy) and Sherm Hendricks and nieces Mrs. Doug (Betty) Eastman and Genie McCoubrey; two brothers, Charles and Walter Loomis of Logan, numerous nieces and nephews and friends. 
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Victor Loomis, and two sisters, Zelpha Hull and Nellie Frey. 
Cremation has already taken place, and the ashes will be interred in the Hocking Hills where she was born. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the First Congregational U.C.C. Church, P.O. Box 296, Breckenridge, Mich., 48615, where memorial services will be held. 
She will long be remembered for her love of children, birds and flowers, especially roses. 

DORIS V. LANNING 
Doris V. Lanning, 84, Waterford, Mich., formerly of Murray City, died Wednesday, June 18 at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in Pontiac, Mich. 
Born May 13, 1913, Jobs, daughter of the late John Albert and Naomi Carsner Matheny, she was the widow of Oliver E. "Pat" Lanning, who died May 14, 1972. 
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 
Burial will be in Dew Cemetery near Buchtel. 
Friends may call 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 Friday at the funeral home. 

TOM C. McCASKEY 
Tom C. McCaskey, 85, Jacksonville, died Wednesday, June 18 at his residence. 
Born Oct. 17, 1911, Athens County, son of the late Walter and Margaret McCaskey, he was married to Ada Taylor McCaskey, who survives. 
A former coal miner and farmer, he was retired from Ohio University. He was a former member of the Jacksonville Senior Citizens. 
Also surviving are a son, Thomas A. McCaskey of Auburn, Ala.; a daughter, Rita Richmond of Pataskala; a stepdaughter, Judy Lehman of Logan; three grandchildren and one step-grandchild. 
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Grace Puppel. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster, with John Wright officiating. 
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster. 
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. 

JOHN MILLIRON 
John Milliron, 56, Nelsonville, died Wednesday, June 18 at his residence. 
Born Jan. 4, 1941, Nelsonville, son of the late Denver and Rose M. Hunter Milliron, he was married to Evelyn Irene McCray Milliron, who survives. 
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Friday at the Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 
Burial will be in Carbon Hill Cemetery. 
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. 

FRED F. SIX 
Fred F. Six, 72, Murray City, formerly of Nelsonville, died Wednesday, June 18 at Crestview Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster. 
Born Sept. 20, 1924, Athens County, he was the son of the late Frank and Mae McGee Six. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Brown Funeral Home, Murray City. 
Burial will be in Salem Cemetery near Murray City, where military graveside services will be conducted by the Adjutant General's Honor Guard of McConnelsville. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 Friday at the funeral home. 

ALFRED BLAKE 
Alfred Blake, 89, Carbon Hill, died Thursday, June 19 at Arcadia Acres Nursing Home. 
Born May 13, 1908, Sand Run, son of the late Eugene and Sarah Blake, he was the widower of Mildred Christian Blake. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 
Burial will be in Carbon Hill Cemetery. 
Friends may call 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. 

MARY K. McCULLOCH 
Mary K. McCulloch, 24, Nelsonville, died Thursday, June 19 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. 
Born Oct. 11, 1972, Athens, she was the daughter of James McCulloch of Nelsonville and Mildred Yates McCulloch of Nelsonville. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. 
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and Saturday until time of services. 

WILLIAM JACOB BOYLE 
William Jacob Boyle, 61, Logan, died Thursday, June 19 at St. Ann's Hospital, Westerville, after an extended illness. 
Born Aug. 13, 1935, New Straitsville, son of the late Dominic J. and Emma Catherine Fox Boyle, he was married to Rita Josephine Graham Boyle, who survives. 
He was a retired self-employed coal miner and a member of St. John Catholic Church and a former member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in New Straitsville. 
Also surviving are two sons, Kevin J. (Margie) Boyle and Keith M. Boyle, both of Logan; two daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Kimberly A.) Downs of Logan and Kathy R. Boyle of Lancaster; two grandchildren, Chris and Danny Boyle, both of Logan; and two brothers, Leo Boyle of Logan and Paul Boyle of New Straitsville. 
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Tom, Gene and David Boyle. 
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. John Catholic Church with Rev. Monsignor John J. Dreese officiating. 
Burial will be in Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, New Straitsville. 
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday with the family in attendance from noon to 8 at Roberts Funeral Home. 
Christian vigil services will be 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. 
The family suggests contributions be made to American Cancer Society, Hocking County Unit, P.O. Box 944, Logan, Ohio 43138. 

ROSE MARIE BROWN 
Rose Marie Brown, 33, McArthur, formerly of Logan, died Thursday, June 19 at her residence. 
Born Oct. 13, 1963, Nelsonville, daughter of Dorothy Griffith Brown of New Plymouth and the late Richard L. Brown, she was married to Walter Brown, who survives. 
A member of the Logan Church of God, she was employed at Super Value Store in McArthur. She was formerly employed at Burr Oak Lodge in Glouster, was an auxiliary police officer in Glouster and Trimble, and was dispatcher in Trimble. 
Also surviving are a stepson, Ronald Brown of West Jefferson; a stepdaughter, Lisa Dupler of Carbon Hill; mother- and father-in-law Esther and John Brown of McArthur; five step-grandchildren; six brothers, Larry Brown of Logan, Richard Brown of Bremen, Charles and Rodger Brown of Lancaster, Robert Brown of McArthur and Ronald Brown of New Plymouth; and four sisters, Darlene Travis of New Straitsville, Mary Mercer of Hamden, Christina Daft of McArthur and Kathy Youtsey of Shawnee. 
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Ellis. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, with the Rev. Ralph Cordle officiating. 
Burial will be in Shaw Cemetery, Falls Township, Hocking County. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at the funeral home. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Brown family, 314 E. South St., McArthur, Ohio 45651. 

BRAD ALAN HOSKINS 
Brad Alan Hoskins, 22, Chauncey, died Friday, June 20 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens. 
Born June 14, 1975, Athens, he was the son of Thomas and Mary Dodridge Hoskins, who survive. 
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Souers Funeral Home, Nelsonville. 
Burial will be in Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield. 
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. 

GAYLORD H. MULLINS 
Gaylord H. Mullins, 60, Logan, died Thursday, June 19 at his residence. 
Born Oct. 20, 1936, Mullins, W.Va., son of the late Lawrence and Gertrude Burk Mullins, he was married to Vincile I. Wood Mullins, who survives. 
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Shepherd of the Hills Church on SR 180 and SR 370, Hocking County. 
Burial will be in Knollwood Cemetery. 
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 today at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the church. 

FLOYD PERKINS 
Floyd Perkins, Laurelville, died Wednesday, June 18. 
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today at the Wellman Funeral Home, Laurelville. 

CHARLES WILLIAM RINEHART SR. 
Charles William Rinehart Sr., 64, Logan, died Thursday, June 19 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. 
Born July 17, 1932, Marietta, son of the late Woodford and Wanda Riddle Rinehart, he was married to Martha Sams Rinehart, who survives. 
He was retired from Bell Drilling and was employed at Mike's Welding. 
Also surviving are two sons, Chuck William Rinehart Jr. and Barry Eugene Rinehart, both of Logan; four daughters, Mrs. William (Nancy) Rheinscheld, Mrs. Mark (Lee Ann) Clonch, Brenda Sue Goss and Terry Lynn Bowman, all of Logan; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Nelson and Ronnie Rinehart, both of Parkersburg, W.Va.; and four sisters, Sarah Barker of Davisville, W.Va., Charlotte Gregg of Grafton, Connie Engle of New Cumberland, Pa. and Carolyn Stanaker of Parkersburg, W.Va. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, with the Rev. Vernon Barrell officiating. 
Interment will be in New Fairview Memorial Gardens, Rockbridge. 
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.


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