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Gracie Lee Frasure
Gracie Lee Frasure, infant daughter of Stephanie N. Harkless and William B. Frasure of Logan, died shortly after birth on Wednesday May 26, 2004 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. She is survived by a brother, W. Sheldon Frasure of the home, Grandparents Ron and Barbara Frasure of Logan and Ron and Barbara Harkless of Hardenville. Great Grandparents Bernadine Frasure, Dorothy Courter, and Gladys Frasure all of Logan. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday in the Cardaras Funeral Home 183 E. Second St. Logan, with Rev. Rick Bennington officiating. Internment will be in New Fairview Memorial Gardens, Rockbridge. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:00AM Saturday until time of services. To send an expression of sympathy, or sign the on line guest registry, please visit www.cardaras.com
Ruth Bentley
Ruth Bentley, 72, of Nelsonville, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2004 at Doctors Hospital in Nelsonville. She was born February 15th, 1932 in Athens County the daughter of the late Noah and Lovetta (Manning) Fouty. She was married
to Damon Bentley on April 30th, 1949. He survives. Ruth was retired from the Athens County Mental Health Center where she worked as a nurse’s aid. She was a member of the New Life Assembly of God, loved flowers and crochet, and was a devoted mother and grandmother. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Roger (Penny) Bentley of Hebron, Greg (Sheri) Bentley of Pataskala, Gary (Lynda) Bentley of Athens, two daughters, Shirley (Roger) Blevins of Chauncey, Judy (Roy) Ollom of Vincent, 12 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, five brothers, Noah Jr. (Ann) Fouty of Athens, Jerry Fouty of Nelsonville, Don (Roberta) Fouty of Glouster, Gail (Anita) Fouty of Nelsonville, and Larry (Barb) Fouty of Malta. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Bob Fouty. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. at Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette Street, Nelsonville, with Rev. Ivan Pullin officiating. Interment will be at Greenlawn cemetery, New Addition in Nelsonville. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. To send an expression of sympathy or sign the online guest registry, please visit www.cardaras.com.
Ted Rutter
Ted Edward Rutter, 53, of Nelsonville, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2004 in Nelsonville. He was born February 12, 1951 in Morgan County the son of Myrtle Marie Nutt Rutter of Chauncey and the late Joe Edward Rutter. He was married
to Sharon Davenport Rutter of Nelsonville. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by four stepchildren, Theodore Edward West of Stewart, Dawn Miller of The Plains, Angela West of Albany and General West of Nelsonville; eighteen grandchildren; three brothers, Jerry (JoMae) Rutter of Nelsonville, Joseph (Mary) Rutter of The Plains and Ace Rutter of Nelsonville; six sisters, Nancy Rutter of New Marshfield, Mary Lou Lasure and Alvira (Clarence) Spears both of Chauncey, Kathy (Allen) May of Athens, Gloria Rutter and Ellen Rutter and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a stepson Johnny West. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. at Souers- Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette Street, Nelsonville. Cremation will follow the service. Friends may call Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home. To send an expression of sympathy or sign the online guest registry, please visit www.cardaras.com.
Donald J. Simmons
Donald J. Simmons, 72, of Westerville, formerly of Nelsonville, passed away Monday, May 31, 2004 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. He was retired from Kokosing Construction after 37 years of service, was a veteran of the United States Army, and was a member of Carpenter Local 200. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Donna Jean (Carpenter) Simmons, two daughters, Tina (Mark) Zinn and Kelly Ervin; one son, Terry Simmons, grandchildren Ron (Sara) White, Amanda (Scott) Withrow, Geoff and Stacy Ervin, Shawn (Jennifer) and Shane (Lindy) Simmons, Mackenzie Campion; great grandchildren, Aline and Madison Withrow, Damian, Keila and Jacob Simmons; Sister Donna Belle (Harley) Fiddler; sister-in-law Marian Simmons and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Donald was preceded in death by his parents Merle (PeeWee) and Carol Simmons; Two sons, Clay and Tracy, and a brother, Jack Simmons. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Riverside/Grant, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214 in Don’s memory. Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M., Monday, June 7th, 2004 at Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette Street, Nelsonville. Calling hours will be Sunday, June 6th from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Calling hours will also be observed Friday, June 4th, at Moreland Funeral Home, 55 east Schrock Road, Westerville. To send an expression of sympathy or sign the online guest registry, please visit www.cardaras.com.
RALPH DAINES
Ralph M. Daines, age 83, of Albany died Tuesday morning, June 1, 2004 at his home. He was the son of the late Frank M. & Stella Blanche Knowlton Daines, born Dec. 12, 1920 at his family home, the same home he passed away in, Albany. A 1938 graduate of Albany High School, he was a lifelong Albany resident. He was a 50 year member of Albany Lodge 723 F&AM and several other masonic bodies. He is survived by his wife- Hannah Jones Walsh; nephew Don (Angie) Chesser of Columbus; nephew in law Marc Biddison of Wilmington, NC; niece in law Jeanne Chesser of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; great nieces- Mickie (Phillip) Stalcup of Sterling, VA & Dea Biddison of England; great nephews- Marc (Beth) Biddison III of Wilmington, NC, Jon (Cindy) Biddison of Lawrenceville, GA, Mike Chesser of Ft. Pierce, Fla., & Chip (Sharon) Chesser of Kennesaw, GA. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife Maurine Cornwell Daines, 1970; sisters- Ina Daines, Idene Chesser, & Helen Gallagher; a brother- Leonard Daines; a niece Barbara C. Biddison and a nephew Larry E. Chesser. Funeral service will be conducted Friday 10:00AM at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home by Rev. Denver Dodrill with burial in Alexander cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday 2-4 and 6-8PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Appalachian Community Hospice P.O. Box 768 Athens, Ohio 45701
Freda Isabell Carsey Currens
ATHENS - Freda Isabell Carsey Currens, 93, of Athens, went to rest Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at Russell‚s Nursing Home. Born Oct. 17, 1910, she was the daughter of the late Dave and Flossie Markin Carsey. She was an active Grange member for years and worked for Pharmacy Drug Store and Laughlin Vending before retiring. She is survived by her only granddaughter, Gina Currens; her only great granddaughter, Erica Currens; a daughter-in-law, Delores Currens; a brother, Dana (Helen) Carsey; a sister, Elizabeth (Stacy) Phillips; a sister-in-law, Lucille Carsey, and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Currens, Sr.; her only child, Maurice Currens, Jr.; four brothers, Clarence, Wayne, Wesley, James Carsey and two infant brothers, Elias and Waid Carsey. Per her request, private services will be Friday at, Athens with burial in New Marshfield cemetery. You may send a message of sympathy to the family at the funeral home website at www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com.
Doris Tom
ATHENS - Doris Tom, of Meigs County, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004 Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. She was born in Meigs County, and was the daughter of the late Perry and Carrie Woody Smith. She was a member of the Athens Church of Christ and one of the founding members of the C.C.L. She is survived by two daughters, Roma (Jack) Beverage of Delaware, Ohio and Jan (Jim) Bernosky of Athens; four grandchildren, Tammie Goedde, Debbie Dorsey, Brad Ball and Mathew Bernosky; five great-grandchildren, Paige Goedde, Hunter Goedde, Jake Goedde, Nicole Dorsey and Alyssa Dorsey; a sister, Maugerite (Robert) O‚Brien of Florida; and two nieces, Claudette (Don) Bosscawen of Florida and Kimberly O‚Brien of Arizona. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Tom; her sister, Adrian Chappel; and her brother Adroth Smith. Services will be Saturday at 1:00 PM, at, Athens, with Rev. H. Willard Love officiating. Burial will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 5 to 8 PM. Contributions may be made to the Athens Church of Christ, 785 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701. You may send a message of sympathy to the family at the funeral home website at www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com.
Linda D. Morris
ATHENS - Linda D. Morris departed this life unexpectedly this past Memorial Day weekend surrounded by the things she loved; her home, pets and garden. She is survived by her husband George V. Morris, her parents Richard and Ann Ham, a sister Carol Ann Ham, three stepchildren George C. Morris, Stephanie Morris, Benjamin Morris, two grandchildren Lantz and Kai Morris. In lieu of services or a memorial it is requested that friends and family plant a tree in memory of Linda. Those of us whose lives and souls were touched by Linda will forever be the better. Arrangements are by, Athens. You may send an online message of sympathy to the family at the funeral home website at www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com.
DONNA SELLERS
Donna Jean Sellers, age 61, of Shade passed away early Thursday morning, June 3, 2004 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens. She was the daughter of the late Wilbur Harley & Carrie Edith Gillian Whaley, born May 21, 1943 at Coolville. Mrs. Sellers was employed as a housekeeper. She attended Shade High School and completed her GED. A longtime resident of Shade, she was a member of Reedsville Nazarene Church. She is survived by her husband, Paul Sellers; two daughters- Jessie Sellers of Shade, and Julia (Bill) Jenne of Guysville; a son Roger (Debra) Sellers of Shade; five grandchildren- Brett McGrath, Shannon McGrath, Justin Trout, Jalen Sellers, and Jeremiah Jenne; three sisters- Louise (George) Staats of Tuppers Plains, Mattie Mae Teaford of Racine, and Evelyn (Frank) Wingrove of Shade; three brothers- Charles (Phyllis) Whaley of Shade, Donald (Donna) Whaley of Coolville, and Paul Whaley & his fiancé Debbie Clark of Albany; and a special friend Brenda (Vernon) Cremeans. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by an infant brother. Funeral service will be conducted Saturday 1:00PM at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens, by Rev. James Stewart with burial in Athens Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, South Central Office, 138 Marietta Road, Suite D, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Karen Sue Sites
ATHENS - Karen Sue Sites, 44, of Weston, Florida, went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning. Born Oct. 30, 1959 in Little Rock, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Clifford Larry Thompson of Florida and Juanita (Willard) Sycks Coon of Athens. Besides her parents, she is survived by her fiancé, Greg Skinner; two sons, Jason and Gene Richard Sites of Columbus; a granddaughter, Averi Sites of Columbus; a grandfather, Harold Sycks of Athens; a grandmother, Julia Thompson of The Plains; a brother, Gregory / Valeria Thompson of Gainesville, FL along with several nieces and nephews. Services will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at, Athens with Earl James officiating. Burial will be in Alexander cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. You may send a message of sympathy to the family at the funeral home website at www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com
Ellen Kathryn Shafer
Ellen Kathryn Shafer, 85, of Glouster died June 7, 2004 in Doctors Hospital in Nelsonville. She was born April 28, 1919 in Buchtel, daughter of the late John and Catherine Ebbrecht King. She was the widow of the late Henry Wesley Shafer who died April 2, 2000. Ellen was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church, The Scripture Group, The Catholic Women‚s Club, the Three Star Senior Citizens Center, the Glouster Project, and the Shalom Youth Center. She is survived by sons, Charles (Linda) Shafer of Pataskala, James (Kathy) Shafer of Trimble, Eugene (Judy) Shafer of Pataskala, Richard (Susan) Shafer of Glouster, and Donald Shafer of Glouster. Daughters Kathryn (Jarrel) Haynes of Newark, Evelyn (Robert) Perkins of Hebron, Bonnie (Don) Thompson of Nelsonville, and Mary (Ben) Fisher of Ft. Myers Florida. She had 22 Grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Ellen had 2 brothers Walter King of Addison, Michigan and Francis King of Nelsonville, 1 daughter in law Jeri Shafer of Pickerington, 1 sister in law Helen King, of Glouster, several nieces and nephews including a special nephew Richard Burdette. She was preceded in death by 2 sons William David Shafer and John Francis Shafer, 3 brothers Leo, John, and Joseph King, and 2 sisters Mary Smith and Bernadine Demp, and a great granddaughter Elena Renee Pichardo Funeral Services will be held at 10:00AM Thursday in the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Glouster with Father John Mucha officiating. Interment will be in Queen of Heaven cemetery, Trimble. Friends may call at the Cardaras Funeral Home 30 Main St. Glouster on Wednesday from 2-4PM and at the Holy Cross Catholic Church from 6-8PM where a Christian Wake Service will be held at 7:30PM. The family suggests contributions be made to the Glouster Project 53 High St. Glouster, Ohio 45732. To send an expression of sympathy, or sign the on line guest registry, please visit www.cardaras.com
Clarice Bolin Hunter
ATHENS – Clarice Bolin Hunter, 90, of Athens, died Friday, January 14, 2005 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital. She was born August 17, 1914 in Coolville, and was the daughter of the late John and Neva Blake Taylor. She was retired from Ohio University in Food Service with over 20 years of service. She is survived by three sons, John Bolin of Athens, William (Jean) Bolin of Columbus, and Dwayne (Dorothy) Conner of Athens; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister, Ada Gabriel of Nelsonville; many nieces and nephews; and caregivers, Debbie Riley, Amy Sinnett, Donna Efaw, Sandy Conner, Cheryl Champ, Eileen Rutter and Amanda Weaver. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Charlie Bolin; her second husband, James Pearl Hunter; four brothers, Rev. Roy, Emmett, Delmer, and Ike Taylor; and two sisters, Nora Dowler and Bessie Rosser. Graveside services will be Monday at 10 AM at West State Street cemetery with Buford Brown officiating. There will be no calling hours observed. You may send a message of sympathy to the family on the funeral home website at www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com.
Sylvia Mathene
ATHENS - Sylvia Matheney, 90, of The Plains, died Sunday afternoon, June 13, 2004 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center.
DELMAR NIGGEMEYER
Delmar L. Niggemeyer, age 88, of Guysville, died Wednesday morning, June 9, 2004 at Kimes Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center, Athens. He was born April 2, 1916 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, son of the late Frank & Bessie Stookey Niggemeyer. A 1934 graduate of Shade High School, Mr. Niggemeyer was a dairy farmer for 25 years. He was employed, part time as a field representative for the Dept. of Agriculture. He also maintained a beef cattle herd after the diary business. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and formerly St. Johns Catholic Church. Mr. Niggemeyer was a US Army veteran of World War II serving in North Africa and Italy. He was awarded 2 Bronze Stars. A 56 year resident of Anthony, he was a member of The Plains VFW Post 7174. He is survived by a son James Niggemeyer of Guysville; daughter in law Judith Ann Niggemeyer of Mt. Sterling; five grandchildren Vicki (David) Wilson of London, David (Leslie) Niggemeyer, Jr. of South Vienna, Lisa Ann (Jeff) Plank of South Vienna, J. Douglas (Betsy) Niggemeyer of Powell and Jenny (Chad) Perry of Logan; eleven great grandchildren. Besides his parents Frank and Bessie Stookey Niggemeyer, he is preceded in death by his wife Helen Shust Niggemeyer, 2000, daughter Charlotte Kay Niggemeyer, son David Niggemeyer, infant granddaughter Mary Ann Niggemeyer, sister Coraetta Niggemeyer and brother Elmer Niggemeyer. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday 11:00AM at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Martin Holler, celebrant. Burial will be in St. Johns cemetery, Lodi Township. Friends may call at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home Friday morning 10:00 until time of service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Johns cemetery Fund, c/o Janet Bell, Treasurer, 2535 Dutch Ridge Road, Guysville 45735
Meggin Marie Tripp
Meggin Marie Tripp, age 23, of Athens died Wednesday morning, June 9, 2004 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital. She was born April 26, 1981 in Toledo and had been a resident of Athens for one year. She attended Bowling Green High School and had been employed with Woodlane Sheltered Workshop in Bowling Green where she enjoyed reading to kindergarten children. She had been living at Rocksprings Rehabilitation Center since March and loved playing Bingo and singing Kareoke. She is survived by her parents Brenda & Kenny Howard; step sisters Lindsey and Sarah Howard; step brother Zackery Howard; grandparents Charles & Phyllis Lee of Swanton and Gene & Barbara Howard of Athens; aunts and uncles Chuck (Brenda) Lee, Therese (Dave) Skates, Kevin (Naomi) Lee, Jeff Lee, Tom (Amy) Lee, Michele (Gary) Bitikofer, Lisa (Don) Snyder and Dennis Howard. She is preceded in death by an uncle Kenny Lee. A memorial service will be held Sunday 3:00PM at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home by Pastor Bill O’Brien. Cremation will take place. The family would like to thank the staff of O’Bleness Memorial Hospital and Rocksprings Rehabilitation Center for the wonderful care Meggin received. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Ohio, Central Office, 1061 Novak Road, Grafton, Ohio 44044.
Virginia Ruley Hixson
Virginia Ruley Hixson passed away at the Lindley Inn on June 10, 2004, with her faithful daughter and caregiver, Lois H. Gerig, by her side. Virginia was born February 15,1913 in Marietta, Ohio, the daughter of Daniel Avery Ruley and Opal Ruley, and was raised in Parkersburg, West Virginia with her four brothers and two sisters. Virginia, all her life, treasured the memories of her early years spent with her parents and siblings. Virginia graduated from West Virginia University and received her Masters Degree from Ohio University. She enjoyed her long career as a teacher, homemaker, and community volunteer and characteristically was always in high good spirits, and intellectually curious. She enjoyed playing bridge, reading, the performing arts and especially ballroom dancing with her late husband, Edward Miller Hixson. She will be remembered for her love of children and her kindness and concern for her many students. Virginia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward Miller Hixson, originally of Athens. She is survived by her three children, Lois H. Gerig (Paul) of Athens, Ruth Ann Logue (Andrew) of Dallas, Pa. and Daniel Edward Hixson of Atlanta, Georgia. In addition, she is survived by five grandchildren, Christian S. Gerig of Athens, Carolyn Bloom of Hastings, New York, Michael Benjamin Gerig of Westport, Ct., Todd Andrew Logue of Tampa, Florida, and Jill Smith of Reston, Virginia; also surviving are seven great grandchildren, two brothers and a sister, and numerous nephews and nieces. Virginia donated her body to the Ohio State Medical College and, at her request, no calling hours or funeral services will be conducted. A private memorial service for the family, in celebration of her life, will be scheduled at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to the Friends of the Libraries of Ohio University, PO Box 268, Athens, Ohio 45701.
Bertha Louise Vermillion
VERMILLION -- Bertha Louise Vermillion, 98, passed away in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, following a brief illness. Mrs. Vermillion was born to the late William and Carrie Brigner in Pike County, Ohio, where she grew up. With dreams of becoming a teacher, she entered Ohio University in 1925, where she met Monroe Vermillion, then a student teaching assistant. June 5, 1929, she and Monroe were married
. In 1927, Monroe became a member of the faculty of the Botany Department, and they continued living in Athens. She graduated from Ohio University in 1930, with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree, and began her teaching career as an art teacher in the Parkersburg Public Schools. When their children--Art, Monia, and Gary--were young, Bertha was a "stay at home mom." Later she did substitute teaching in Art and Science in the Athens area and then half-time teaching in the Albany schools. In 1992, Bertha and Monroe celebrated 63 years of marriage. Bertha's love for children, teaching, and the church were combined for several years in her leadership in children's Sunday School in the Athens First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where she and Monroe were both long-time, very active members. Her ecumenical view of "church," along with her desire for a more Christian observance of Christmas inspired her leadership of "The Christmas Page"--featuring creativity of children--which, for several years, has been appearing in The Athens Messenger. Her pastimes focused on children, grandchildren, and flowers, as well as sketching, painting, and photography.. She is survived by a sister, Beatrice Shrum, Laurinburg, North Carolina; a son, Gary, of Athens; a daughter Monia Alexander and husband Bob, Fort Wayne; and a son, Art, and his wife, Pauline, Indianapolis. She has eight grandchildren: Troy Vermillion and Matt Vermillion of Athens; Mike Alexander, Auburn, Indiana; Cheryl Fabian, Diane Hille, and Curtis Alexander, all of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and Joy Rose and Brian Vermillion of Indianapolis, Indiana. Her great granchildren number 17. Besides her husband, Monroe, she was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and three brothers. Services will be Saturday, 1:00 p.m., at Athens First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Committal service and burial will be in Athens County Memory Gardens. Friends may call at Jagers Funeral Home Friday evening, June 11, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., and at the church for an hour preceding the service Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Christian Education Memorial Fund of Athens First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 24 W. State Street at Congress, Athens; or to the Appalachian Visiting Nurses Association PO Box 768 Athens 45701. There will be visitation at the Jagers Funeral Home Friday evening, June 11, from 6:00-8:00p.m. and at The Athens First Christian Church, Saturday, June 12, from 12:00noon til just before the 1:00 p.m. service.
