Miscellaneous Hocking County, Ohio Obituaries - 1999

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December 6 - 11, 1999

ALICE CALVERT
Alice Mae Calvert, 77, Logan, died Sunday, Dec. 5 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital, Logan, following an extended illness.
Born July 28, 1922, New Floodwood, daughter of the late Harry and Goldie Mae Warren Simmons, she and her husband, Lewis Edward Calvert, had just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary April 15.
She was a homemaker.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Monty Edward (Barbara) Calvert of Queensbury, N.Y., and John Stephen (Kimberly) Calvert of Logan; a daughter, Linda Mathena of Logan; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a sister, Eileen Mulligan of Reynoldsburg.
She also was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Barbara Ann Calvert; two brothers, William Simmons and Harry Simmons Jr.; and a sister, Ouida Belle Williams.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Roberts Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert E. Dauber officiating.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville.
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

DONALD J. KEENEY
Donald J. "Buz" Keeney, 68, Rockbridge, died Saturday, Dec. 4 at Logan Health Care Center.
Born Sept. 20, 1931, Orbiston, son of the late Donald William and Bessie Alice Wright Keeney, he was married to Mary A. Stevens Keeney, who survives.
A 31-year employee of the former Ray-O-Vac factory in Lancaster, he was a member of IBEW Union in Lancaster and was a U.S. Army veteran.
Also surviving are three sons, Vince (Cathy) Keeney of Lancaster, Donald A. (Kathy) Keeney of Logan and Donald Jay Keeney of the home; a daughter, Mary Mae Keeney of the home; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Keeney of Florida and David Wade of Lancaster; and three sisters, Opal Wright of Frazeysburg, Garnet Maverick of Reynoldsburg and Charlotte Pickett of Nelsonville.
He also was preceded in death by four brothers, Roger and Alford Wade and Frank and Bill Keeney; and three sisters, Glenna Wade, Louella Swartz and Dorothy Keeney.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Diora Edgell officiating.
Burial will be in Knollwood Cemetery.
Military graveside services will be conducted by the Combined Veterans Organizations of Hocking County.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 today at the funeral home.

VIRGINIA OBLINGER
Virginia M. Oblinger, 86, Logan, died Saturday, Dec. 4 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital.
Born May 9, 1913, Hocking County, daughter of the late Elwood G. and Edith Irene Kline Stiverson, she was the widow of Glaspy C. Oblinger, who died in 1956.
A former cook at the Gibisonville school, she was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. She also was a 50-year member of Eastern Star in Duncan Falls.
Surviving are a son, Gary (Elaine) Oblinger of Galloway; a daughter, Mrs. Mark (Marla) Eskey of Lancaster; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Sue Oblinger, and three brothers, John, Ralph and Walter Stiverson.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, with the Rev. Paul D. Koehler officiating.
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Rockbridge.
Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

ROBERT TURNER
Robert Elder Turner, 72, Mount Gilead, died Friday, Dec. 3 at his residence following an extended illness.
Born July 10, 1927, Mount Gilead, son of the late Roy Imes and Carolyn Achsas Dumble Turner, he was married Nov. 19, 1966, to Flo Levering Turner, who survives.
A graduate of Mount Gilead High School class of 1945, he served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947. He lived in Logan for many years, working for Logan Clay Products Company.
Also surviving are a daughter, Rita Ann Turner of Columbus; two stepdaughters, Sharon Davis of Columbus and Patty Howell of West Covina, Calif.; three sisters, Wanda Sulser of Delaware, Janice German of Las Vegas, Nev., and Betty Shaffer of Fredericktown; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
He also was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Turner, who died in 1972, and three brothers, Gene Turner in 1978, William Turner in 1981 and Thad Turner in 1988.
Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Fairview Cemetery, Logan, with the Rev. Greg Inboden officiating.
Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at Craven and Snyder Funeral Home, Mount Gilead.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Morrow County in care of the funeral home.

JAMES V. COVELLA
James V. Covella, 80, Glouster, died Tuesday, Dec. 7 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, The Plains.
Born April 5, 1919, Glouster, son of the late James and Martha Dominico Covella, he was married to Edith Ivers Covella, who survives.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster.
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Thursday at the funeral home.

EFFIE SMYERS
Effie M. Smyers, 98, Lancaster, died Wednesday, Dec. 8 at her residence.
Born Sept. 10, 1901, Hocking County, daughter of the late David C. and Julia A. Carr Blacksten, she was the widow of Judson O. Smyers.
A homemaker, she was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Surviving are three sons, Harold B. (Mary) Smyers of Logan, Darley S. Smyers of Lancaster and John D. (Angelia) Smyers of Columbus; two daughters, Florence J. Shaffer and Ruby A. Bush, both of Lancaster; 12 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; special daughters Betty Powers, Janis Miller and Mildred Henwood; and special friends Murphy and Chelsea.
She also was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Maxine Smyers; a son-in-law, Raymond Bush; and a brother, Harley Blacksten.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Sheridan Funeral Home, Lancaster, with Pastor Philip Gardner officiating.
Burial will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Friday at the funeral home.

WANDA BURGESS
Wanda L. Burgess, 77, Logan, died Tuesday, Dec. 7 at her residence.
Born Jan. 14, 1922, Murray City, daughter of the late Porter W. and Beulah M. Huston Gottke, she was married for 54 years to Harry F. Burgess, who survives.
Retired after 30 years of service with the Bureau of Workers Compensation for the state of Ohio, she was formerly employed by the Agee, Clymer, Morgan and Fulton Law Office in Logan. She was a 30-plus-year member of Logan Business and Professional Women, where she served in most offices. She also was a member of the New Straitsville Historical Society and was a 1939 graduate of Murray City High School.
Also surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Richard C. (Cheryl A.) Spencer Jr. of Logan; three grandchildren, Chip Patterson, Teri Spencer and Chance Spencer; a great-grandson, Dylan Mellinger; a brother, Jack E. (Novella) Gottke of Columbus; and two sisters, Mrs. Bill (Jane) Keating of Smithville and Mrs. Hugh (Rita) Brooker of Carbon Hill.
She also was preceded in death by a brother, Robert W. Gottke, and two sisters, Betty Lou Gillmore and Martha J. Huston.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Vernon W. Barrell officiating.
Burial will be in Knollwood Cemetery.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 today at the funeral home.
Memorial services will be conducted by Logan Business and Professional Women 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Appalachian Community Hospice, 282 E. State St., Athens, Ohio 45701; or to the building fund of New Hope United Methodist Church, 9825 Gore Church Road, Logan, Ohio 43138; or to the Logan BPW, care of Margaret Mary Kaiser, 283 W. Hunter St., Logan, Ohio 43138.

RUTH McCANDLISH
Ruth "Ann" McCandlish, 71, Bremen, died Wednesday, Dec. 8 at Sterling House of Lancaster.
Born June 8, 1928, Mount Perry, daughter of the late James Chancey and Marbel "May" Bare McCullough, she was married for 43 years to Richard L. "Dick" McCandlish, who survives.
A 1946 graduate of Glenford High School, she had attended Meredith Business College, Zanesville. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church of Bremen, Bremen Grange, Rushcreek Garden Club, Bremen Historical Society and Lancaster Old Car Club. She was very active in the church where she held numerous leadership positions and also was a Girl Scout leader in Bremen. She was employed by Baker Brothers of Zanesville and Anchor Hocking of Lancaster.
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. David (Jenny L.) Ray, Bremen; two sons, Edwin E. (Caroline) McCandlish of Bremen and Richard "Scott" McCandlish of Lancaster; sister, Audrey Henderson, Mount Perry; four grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
She also was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lou Krofft, and a brother, Bernard McCullough.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church, Bremen, with Pastor Roger L. Meredith officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Perry Cemetery.
Friends may call today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church or Hospice of Fairfield County.
Arrangements by Snyder-Sheridan Funeral Home, Bremen.

December 20-25, 1999

LOUISE CRANE
Louise E. Crane, 88, Logan, died Saturday, Dec. 18 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital.
Born July 6, 1911, Haydenville, daughter of the late James and Mary Vollmer Tucker, she was the widow of George Emerson Crane, who died Jan. 4, 1978.
A graduate of Haydenville High School, she was a retired employee of Smead Manufacturing and a former employee of the former Godman Shoe Factory. She was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church.
She was very active in the Logan VFW Ladies Auxiliary, where she served as secretary for 20 years. She was past District 11 VFW Auxiliary president. She also was a longtime member and former treasurer of Pocahontas.
Surviving are a daughter, Janet Tschudy of Logan; two grandsons, William Michael Tschudy of Logan and Dennis Lee Tschudy Sr. of New Plymouth; three great-grandchildren, Dennis Lee Tschudy Jr. and Holly Sue Tschudy, both of Lancaster, and Robert Emerson Tschudy of Logan; three great-great-grandchildren, Austin Brady Tschudy and Erica Lynn Tschudy, both of Lancaster, and Alyssa Marie Tschudy of Logan; and a brother, Clarence Tucker of Logan.
She also was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Tucker; and three sisters, Leona Thompson, Rebecca Woltz and Hazel P. Evans.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary K. Wheeler officiating.
Burial will be in New Fairview Cemetery, Rockbridge.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial services will be conducted by VFW Ladies Auxiliary 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

EARL INBODEN
Earl E. Inboden, 71, Gore, died Sunday, Dec. 19 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital.
Born June 29, 1928, Hocking County, son of Helen Hunter Inboden of Logan and the late Clark Inboden, he was married to Mildred Hill Inboden, who survives.
A Korean War Army veteran, he was a retired truck driver and a member of New Hope United Methodist Church.
Also surviving are three sons, Darl (Elaine) Inboden, Dennis (Sandy) Inboden and David C. (Julie) Inboden, all of Logan; five stepsons, John Stewart, Jay (Vanessa) Stewart and Wayne (Alberta) Stewart, all of McArthur, Ronald (Jennie) Stewart of Waverly and Donald Stewart of Elk Bend, Idaho; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Rick (Carolyn) Kraft of Cincinnati, Mary Herres of Reynoldsburg and Kathy Stewart of Whitehall; nine grandchildren; and a brother, David Inboden of Canal Winchester.
He also was preceded in death by a brother, Harles Inboden; and a stepdaughter, Ann Coles.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, with the Rev. Carolyn Hoskinson officiating.
Interment will be in Knollwood Cemetery, Enterprise.
Military graveside services will be conducted by Hocking County Combined Veterans Organizations.
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 New Hope United Methodist Church, 9825 Gore Church Road, Logan, Ohio 43138.

DONALD KLINE
Donald E. Kline, 68, Logan, died Sunday, Dec. 19 at his residence.
Born June 3, 1931, Hocking County, son of the late George S. and Olive J. Wright Kline, he was married for 43 years to Patricia E. Frasure Kline, who survives.
He was a self-employed truck tire salesman and a former employee of Amos Tire Shop in Lancaster. He also was a former employee of Carborundum. He was a member of VFW and a former member of Logan Moose and Logan Eagles.
Also surviving are a son, Randy (Linda) Kline of Logan; two daughters, Kimberly Peters of Lancaster and Mrs. Bret (Amy) Conrad of Sugar Grove; six grandchildren; and two sisters, Judy Williams of Stoutsville and Mrs. Richard (Sue) McCormick of Lancaster.
He also was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Kline.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Koch officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Military graveside services will be conducted by the Hocking County Combined Veterans Organizations.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 Tuesday at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 944, Logan, Ohio 43138 or National Kidney Foundation, 5797 Beechcroft Road, Suite E., Columbus, Ohio 43229.

MARGARET GRACE MOOREHEAD
Margaret "Margie" Grace Moorehead, 77, Logan, died unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 18 at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus.
Born May 3, 1922, Logan, daughter of the late Harry James and Lulu Peacock Morley, she was married to Ralph O. Moorehead, who survives.
She was a homemaker and a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church, where she served as a former Bible School and current Sunday School teacher.
She was a Hocking County Historical Society member and volunteer and a member of the Society of Workers in Early Arts and Trades. (Demonstrator of spinning and weaving.)
Also surviving are two sons, David R. (Ginny) Moorehead of Akron and Tom (Linda) Moorehead of Louisville, Ky.; and a daughter, Mrs. Mickey (Patricia "Patty") Rutter of Columbus; three grandchildren, Chad (Bethany) Rutter of Columbus and Angie and Aimee Rutter, both of Columbus; and a mother-in-law, Lottie Moorehead of Logan.
She also was preceded in death by four brothers, John, Francis, Harold and Robert Morley.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary K. Wheeler officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 Tuesday at Roberts Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the church.

MARY RITTGERS
Mary Louise Rittgers, 64, New Straitsville, died Saturday, Dec. 18 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital after an extended illness.
Born Dec. 26, 1934, Logan, daughter of the late William Franklin and Thelma Louise Davis Smith Jr., she was the widow of Chester Lincoln Rittgers, who died Sept. 27, 1991.
She was a homemaker.
Surviving are three sons, David L. (Debbie) Rittgers of New Straitsville, Robert L. (Vera) Rittgers of Logan and Edwin "Jake" Rittgers of Logan; four daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Linda Louise) McDaniel of Logan, Mrs. Curt (Lisa Kay) Ludwick of New Straitsville, Mrs. Ray (Lynn) Saunders of Logan and Mrs. Steve (Lori) Holland of Edmond, Okla.; four brothers, Ken Smith of Nelsonville, Jim Smith of Athens, John Smith of Logan and Dean Smith of New Straitsville; two sisters, Mrs. Junior (June) Wine of South Bloomingville and Mrs. Nancy Williams of Carbon Hill; a son-in-law, Ken Hamilton of Logan; and 12 grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by an infant brother, Darrel Smith; a daughter, Leanne Hamilton; two brothers, Ray Smith and William Smith; three sisters, Joan Saunders, Wilma Kuhn and Betty Smith; and a grandson, Eddie Hamilton.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Roberts Funeral Home with the Rev. Stanley
Wilt officiating.
Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Monday Creek Township, Perry County.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

LOUELLA SMITH
Louella M. Smith, 81, formerly of Logan, died Sunday, Dec. 19 at Heartland Fairfield Center, Pleasantville.
Born May 22, 1918, Hocking County, daughter of the late Darius and Mary Ellen Dupler Mathias, she was the widow of Donald E. Smith, who died May 2, 1983.
She was a former nurse's aide at Lancaster Fairfield Medical Center and a member of West Pleasant Hill United Brethren Church.
Surviving are two sons, Charles E. (Anita) Smith of Bloomfield Hills and Michael H. (Susan) Smith of Lancaster; and four grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Mathias; and a sister, Marie Mathias.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Fairview Memorial Gardens, Rockbridge, with the Rev. Roger Fidler officiating.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan.

LUCILLE BOOKMAN
Lucille Bookman, 86, Buchtel, died Monday, Dec. 20 at Doctor's Hospital, Nelsonville.
Born Sept. 28, 1913, Athens County, daughter of the late Clarence and Nona Stevens Sayre, she was the widow of the Rev. Roy Bookman, who died June 16, 1998.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, Nelsonville, with the Rev. Christopher Bookman officiating.
Interment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions be made to The Gideons International, P. O. Box 1051, Athens, Ohio 45701.

PAULINE BROWN
Pauline Brown, 83, formerly a longtime resident of Hilliard, died Wednesday, Dec. 15 in Carroll.
Daughter of the late Fred and Daisey Sherrard, she was the widow of Burton B. Brown.
She was a member of Hilliard United Methodist Church and OES Level Chapter 109.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Linda (Dean) Weber of Logan; and a host of friends.
She also was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Tidd Funeral Home, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, with Pastor James Riggs officiating.
Interment will be in Arlington Cemetery, Brookville.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions be made to Hilliard United Methodist Church Building Fund or a charity of one's choice.

MILDRED RIGGS
Mildred M. Riggs, 75, Athens, died Sunday, Dec. 19 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens.
Born Aug. 19, 1924, Logan, she was the daughter of the late Harry J. and Mabel Cook Mowery.
She was a retired Athens County Municipal Court clerk.
Surviving are two sons, Joseph M. (Rebecca Funk) Riggs of Athens and John D. (Kimberly Parkis) Riggs of Denton, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Tanya Reynolds) Allen of Chesterfield, Va., Mrs. Burton (Debra L.) Cave of Leavenworth, Kan. and Mrs. Mike (Nedra L.) Buck of Valdez, Alaska; nine grandchildren, Kelly Doyle Hammonds, Kathleen Doyle Brown, Kristina Lynn Alexander, James Bell, Joseph Michael Buck, Megan Elizabeth Buck, Zachary David Riggs, Erika Kay Riggs and Jacob Mark Riggs; two great-grandchildren, Cameron Scott Alexander and Christian Dakota Crain; and a sister, Mary Strawn of Logan.
She also was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry "Beeman" Mowery and Pearl "Tom" Mowery.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, with the Rev. Michael Martin officiating.
Interment will be in Prospect Cemetery, Hocking County.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

WILLIAM WOODRUFF
William Woodruff, 72, Lancaster, died Sunday, Dec. 19 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster.
Born April 26, 1927, Fostoria, son of the late William and Gladys Nye Woodruff Sr., he was the widower of Stella Marie Poling Woodruff, who died in 1997.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan.
Burial will be in Shaw Cemetery, Hocking County.
Military graveside services will be conducted by Hocking County Combined Color Guard Unit.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

EARL INBODEN
Earl E. Inboden, 71, Gore, died Sunday, Dec. 19 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital.
Born June 29, 1928, Hocking County, son of Helen Hunter Inboden of Logan and the late Clark Inboden, he was married to Mildred Hill Inboden, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, David (Alice) Inboden of Canal Winchester.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, with the Rev. Carolyn Hoskinson officiating.
Interment will be in Knollwood Cemetery, Enterprise.
Military graveside services will be conducted by Hocking County Combined Veterans Organizations.
The family suggests contributions be made to New Hope United Methodist Church, 9825 Gore Church Road, Logan, Ohio 43138.

MARGARET MATHENY
Margaret Vivian Matheny, 78, Murray City, died Tuesday, Dec. 21 at Logan Health Care Center.
Born April 17, 1921, Perry County, daughter of the late Clarence and Helen Collins McFann, she was the widow of Philmore Matheny.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, Nelsonville, with the Rev. Ernie Perkins officiating.
Interment will be in Carbon Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Thursday at the funeral home.

CAROL DIXON
Carol Maxine Dixon, 78, Nelsonville, died Tuesday Dec. 21 at University Medical Center, Columbus.
Born Jan. 15, 1921, Hemlock Grove, Bedford Township, Meigs County, daughter of the late Orvil C. and Ethel Rawlings Midkiff Sr., she was married for 61 years to Harold E. Dixon, who survives.
A 1940 Nelsonville High School graduate, she was the first clerk for the Nelsonville Income Department and retired from the post. She was a member of Nelsonville Christian Church and Rebecca Lodge.
Also surviving are a daughter, Dixie Lee Flowers of Nelsonville; five grandchildren, Bill Flowers of Nelsonville, Franklin Ross (Pam) Flowers of West Liberty, Mrs. Terry (Crystal Caryl) "Moose" Woltz of Logan, Candace Howard of Elkton, Ky., and LeAmber Flowers of Nelsonville; seven great-grandchildren, Tina, Ryan, Zach, Alan, Caiti, Mindy and Garrison; three great-great-grandchildren, Shinea, Chase and William; two brothers, Paul (Betty Jean) Midkiff and Orvil Clair (Alma Jo) Midkiff; and three sisters, Jane Canter, Mrs. Robert (Sally) Shinn of Nelsonville and Mrs. James (Virgean) Whitlach of Nelsonville.
She also was preceded in death by a brother, Warner Midkiff; a sister, Garnett Withem; and a son-in-law, Gary Flowers.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today at Nelsonville Christian Church with Donald R. Davisson officiating.
Friends may call one hour prior to services Thursday at the church. Her ashes will be interred in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville.
Arrangements are by Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville.

PATTY D. FUGITT
Patty D. Fugitt, 58, Lancaster, formerly of Logan, died Tuesday, Dec. 21 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster.
Born Dec. 28, 1940, Athens County, daughter of the late Frank and Faye Wallace Skivers, she was married to Albert S. Fugitt Sr., who survives.
She was retired from Goodyear.
Also surviving are a son, Kem Skivers of Groveland, Fla.; a stepson, Albert S. Fugitt Jr. of Michigan; two daughters, Rita Woodgeard of Lancaster and Debbie Gottke of Logan; a stepdaughter, Carol Pruitt of South Venice, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a brother, Gerald Skiver of Lancaster.
She also was preceded in death by two sisters, one brother and a grandson.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, with Mark Barbee
officiating.
Interment will be in New Fairview Memorial Gardens, Rockbridge.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

HERMAN ENGLAND
Herman Max England, 79, Laurelville, died Tuesday, Dec. 21 at his residence.
Born Nov. 12, 1920, Hamden, he was married to Evelyn McNaughton England, who survives.
A World War II Navy veteran, he was a member of Operator Engineers Local 18. He was a member of Good Shepherd Community Church and attended Laurelville Church of God.
Also surviving are seven sons, four daughters, 25 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one brother and four sisters.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Dennis.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Good Shepherd Community Church, 210 Obetz Road, Columbus.
Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville.
The family suggests contributions be made to Good Shepherd Community Church or Laurelville Church of God.

ELIZABETH GODFREY
Elizabeth Christinia Godfrey, 83, Logan, died Thursday, Dec. 23 at Select Specialty Hospital, Columbus, after an extended illness.
Born March 4, 1916, Trimble Township, Athens, daughter of the late James Lillian and Zelma Mae Wilson Roach, she was the widow of Oscar Henry Godfrey, who died in 1971.
She was a homemaker.
Surviving are a brother, Wayne Roach of Logan; two sisters, Erma M. Warren and Beatrice L. Vanaman, both of Logan; and several nieces and nephews.
She also was preceded in death by an infant son, Oscar; four brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Roberts Funeral Home with the Rev. Steven W. Heskett officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Sunday at the funeral home.

JANE HEINTZELMAN
Jane R. Heintzelman, 67, Nelsonville, died Thursday, Dec. 23 at Logan Health Care Center.
Born Jan. 30, 1932, Nelsonville, daughter of the late Howard R. and Edna Patton Raine, she was the widow of Curtis J. "Doc" Heintzelman, who died Dec. 31, 1992.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville.
Friends may call 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 Sunday and from noon until time of services Monday at the funeral home.

ROXIE LAYNE
Roxie Lena Layne, 86, Logan, died Thursday, Dec. 23 at Logan Health Care Center.
Born May 19, 1913, Jamboree, Ky., daughter of the late Joe and Clemey Blankenship Hurley, she was the widow of Nelson Layne.
Surviving are six sons, Gerald Layne of Columbus, Anon Layne of Logan, Homer Layne of Columbus, Cleadus Layne of Junction City, Delmer Layne of Rushville and Jimmy Layne of Columbus; four daughters, Roberta Daugherty of North Carolina, Lucille Coleman of Columbus, Ina Sue Hazlett of Junction City and Shelly Braglan of New Lexington; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a half brother, Frank Layne of Indiana; and two sisters, Vestie Smith of Norwalk and Bessie Wolford of Columbus.
She also was preceded in death by four sons, Berchie, Burton, Bernard and Sylvanis Layne; and one brother.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, with the Rev. William E. Barnett officiating.
Interment will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Perry County.
Friends may call from noon until time of services Sunday at the funeral home.

DWANE McLIN
Dwane Lee McLin, 74, Wellston, died Thursday, Dec. 23 at Edgewood Manor Nursing Home.
Born April 13, 1925, Logan, son of the late Ward McLin, he was the widower of Crystal Brown McLin and Rosemary Collins McLin.
A World War II and Korean Conflict Navy veteran, he was a member of Shady Lane Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are a son, Barry (Shevawn) McLin of Wellston; grandchildren, Chris McLin, Stephanie McLin, Greg and Tina McLin and Jenny and Tony Eberts; great-granddaughter, Jenna Eberts; four brothers, Ronald (Joann) McLin of Spring Hill, Fla., Chuck McLin of Bremen and Darrell McLin and Steve McLin, both of New Lexington; three sisters, June Cooper of Stuart, Iowa, Mrs. Richard (Marsha) Hitchens of Lancaster and Iris Palmer of Lancaster; and several nieces and nephews.
He also was preceded in death by one brother.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at McWilliams Funeral Home, Wellston, with the Rev. Ernie Lucas officiating.
Burial will be in Elk Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.


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