USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
David A. Cordy Sr.
Died: Monday, April 28, 2003
Age: 42
David A. Cordy Sr., 42, of Sabina, died Monday (April 28, 2003) at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Cordy of Sabina.
Mr. Cordy was born Dec. 15, 1960, in Wilmington, son of George Cordy of Wilmington and R. Ethel Leininger Cordy of Wilmington. He was a member of Villars Chapel.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by two sons, David Cordy Jr. of Sabina and Bruce Edward (Daneta) Cordy of Wilmington; a daughter, Latasha K. Cordy of Sabina; two stepchildren, Travis (Tonya) Cox of Virginia and April (Dave) Cox of Centerville; his stepmother, Linda Cordy of Wilmington; two brothers, Rick (Julie) Cordy of Clarksville and Ronald Cordy of Clarksville; a sister, Rebecca (Phil) Riess of Erlanger, Ky.; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, James R. Miller.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the FISHER-EDGINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 97 W. Locust St., Wilmington, Josh Dixon officiating, with burial in the Springfield Friends Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in care of the funeral home.
William "Bill" Wall
Died: Sunday, April 27, 2003
Age: 79
William "Bill" Wall, 79, of Perry, Ga., formerly of Wilmington, died Sunday (April 27, 2003) in Georgia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lavon Rambo Wall.
Mr. Wall was born Jan. 21, 1924, in Clinton County, son of the late William and Vera Marie Hazard Wall.
He is survived by a son, Franklin Wall of Perry, Ga.; a sister-in-law, Marcella Kearns of Wilmington; a cousin, Bob Shanholtz of Wilmington; and several nieces, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William Lawrence Wall, and a daughter, Patricia Vera Wall.
Services will beheld 2 p.m. Wednesday at the FISHER-EDGINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 97 W. Locust St., Wilmington, with burial in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mary Ellen Mitchell
Died: Saturday, April 26, 2003
Age: 62
Mary Ellen Mitchell, 62, of McArthur, formerly of the Sabina area, died Saturday (April 26, 2003) at her residence. She is survived by her husband, James E. Mitchell. They were married Oct. 24, 1959.
Mrs. Mitchell was born Dec. 29, 1940, in Clinton County, daughter of the late Starley Estel and Edith McMahan McCoy. She was the owner and operator of Appalachian Crafts. She was a member of the McArthur Church of Christ. She graduated in 1958 from Simon Kenton High School.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Christine (Terry) Shreve of McArthur; a son, Michael Mitchell of McArthur; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Wynona Burdette of Tennessee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Starley E. McCoy Jr.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at LITTLETON FUNERAL HOME, 104 N. Jackson St., Sabina, with burial in the Milledgeville Plymouth Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Earetta B. Baker
Died: Thursday, April 24, 2003
Age: 87
Earetta B. Baker, 87, of Clarksville, died 10:29 a.m. Thursday (April 24, 2003) at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Baker. They were married June 7, 1934.
Mrs. Baker was born Oct. 4, 1915, in Waco, Ky., daughter of the late Robert and Effie Warner Friend. She was a member of the Wilmington Church of Christ. She graduated from McGuffey High School in Oxford.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Philip (Nancy) Baker of Clarksville and Stanley (Martha) Baker of Clarksville; two daughters, Joyce (Tullon) Woodruff of New Vienna and Doris Kay (Kelly) Burchett of Lynchburg; two sisters, Anna (Seth) Wilson of Joplin, Mo., and Ethel (Buck) Wilt of Oxford; 15 grandchildren, Donald (Jenny) Woodruff, James (Anne) Woodruff, Janet (Donnie) Gaddis, Marty (Ladonna) Burchett, Tricia (Wade) Murphy, Diana (Bob) Boldon, Scott (Angie) Burchett, Geoffrey Burchett, Kaycie (Jessie) Egner, Andy (Carrie) Baker, Justin Baker, Lindsy Baker, Palmer (Tracy) Addison, Wayne (Michelle) Addison and Chris (Suzanne) Addison; and 27 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Luther Baker; and two sisters, Thelma Clemens and Edna Baker.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at REYNOLDS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 327 N. South St., Wilmington, Keith Dimbath officiating, with burial in Miami Cemetery, Corwin. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ozark Christian College, in care of Melvin Baker, 2132 Creek Road, Clarksville, 45113, and all donations to the college will be matched by G.E. Aircraft Engine.
Lucille M. Plymire
Died: Wednesday, April 23, 2003
Age: 89
Lucille M. Plymire, 89, of Wilmington, died Wednesday (April 23, 2003) at the Lebanon Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis, who died in 1983.
Mrs. Plymire was born Nov. 8, 1913, daughter of Coleman and Ora McGowan. She retired from farming in 1990. She was a member of the Olive Branch United Methodist Church, women's group of the Olive Branch United Methodist Church, past worthy matron and 50-year member of the Miami chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, past deputy grand matron of District 21 of the E.O.S., Ohio Farm Bureau, Progress Club and a 50-year member of the Grange.
She is survived by a son, Harley (Shirley) Plymire of Wilmington; a daughter, Shirley Ames of Waynesville; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Charles Plymire; a grandson, Frankie Plymire; and a brother, Charles McGowan.
Order of the Eastern Star and funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at STUBBS-CONNER FUNERAL HOME, 185 N. Main St., Waynesville, Pastor Ann Myers officiating, with burial in the Miami Cemetery, Corwin. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Olive Branch United Methodist Church, 7325 Wilmington Road, Oregonia, 45054.
Glenn L. Purtee
Died: Tuesday, April 22, 2003
Age: 85
Glenn L. Purtee, 85, of New Vienna, died 3:32 p.m. Tuesday (April 22, 2003) at Clinton Memorial Hospital, Wilmington. He is survived by his second wife, Ruby E. Purtee. They were married June 1, 1974. He was married to his first wife, Sarah "Sally" Ward, for 35 years.
Mr. Purtee was born Sept. 18, 1917, in Clinton County, son of the late Asa and Mae Estella Foster Purtee. He retired in 1983 from the U.S. Postal Service, after serving many years as a letter carrier in the New Vienna area. He was a bus driver for many years for the East Clinton and Wilmington City schools. He also drove for the Wilmington City Cab Service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during World War II. He graduated in 1936 from the New Vienna High School.
In addition to his second wife, he is survived by a daughter, Pamela (Earl David) BoCook of New Vienna; two stepsons, Maurice Hartsook of Sarasota, Fla., and Christopher (Debra) Hartsook of Seaman; three stepdaughters, Barbara (John) Chadwick of Martinsburg, JoEllen (John) Ferullo of Sarasota, Fla., and Karen (Melvin) Wade of Greenfield; 18 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, George Purtee, and a sister, Elizabeth Cole.
Services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Wilmington, 4394 SR 73 South, Wilmington, Pastor Roy Lawinski officiating, with burial in New Antioch Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post 49 memorial squad. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of L. EUGENE SMITH & SON FUNERAL HOME, 64 S. South St., New Vienna.
Robert Wells
Died: Monday, April 21, 2003
Age: 70
Robert Wells, 70, of Wilmington, died 4:35 a.m. Monday (April 21, 2003) at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Hater Wells. They were married July 23, 1960.
Mr. Wells was born Feb. 19, 1933, in New Hampshire, son of the late William A. Sr. and Teresa C. Wells. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and Vietnam Conflict. After he retired, he worked for O.K.T. Colson Publishing Company and the Defense Electric Supply Company (DESC). He retired from DESC in 1990. In 1980, he purchased Hater's Lock and Key Service from his father-in-law, George B. Hater. He owned and operated the business until 1990. He was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, William G. (Tina) Wells of Wilmington and Timothy R. (Tammy) Wells of Hillsboro; two brothers, William A. Wells Jr. and Edward Wells; a sister, Linda Floyd; three grandchildren, Jessica Wells, Tyler Wells and Nicholas Wells; three stepgrandchildren, Christopher McIntosh, Erica McIntosh and Tiffany McIntosh; and his mother-in-law, Helen M. Hater.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, 73 N. Mulberry St., Wilmington, the Rev. James M. Wedig officiating, with burial in Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wilmington. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at REYNOLDS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 327 N. South St., Wilmington. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Columbkille Catholic Church Memorial Fund, 73 N. Mulberry St., Wilmington, 45177, or to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, 45420.
Edna M. Cramer Long
Died: Saturday, April 19, 2003
Age: 88
Edna M. Cramer Long, 88, of Edenton, died Saturday (April 19, 2003) at Hospice of Cincinnati, Blue Ash. Her husband, William I. Long, died April 23, 2000.
Mrs. Long was born Sept. 18, 1914, in Edenton, daughter of the late Floyd Cramer and Zellah Jones. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Edenton.
She is survived by two children, Gary R. (Pat) Long of Roaming Shores and Joyce Conley of Edenton; four grandchildren, Brad Long, Shelley Samsa, Wynn White and Beth Barnett; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Cramer; and a sister, Nola Dumford.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the TUFTS SCHILDMEYER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 120 W. Main St., Blanchester, the Rev. Gerald Deucker officiating, with burial in Plainview Cemetery, Newtonsville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Edenton or the Wayne Township Fire and Rescue Department.
