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James E. 'Jim' Henderson
April 15, 1935-Aug. 31, 2003
A funeral service for James E. "Jim" Henderson, 68, of Byesville, will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at the Friendship Baptist Church in New Concord, with Pastors Tony Shaw, Ken Blood and Jay Henderson officiating. Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Perry Cemetery.
Mr. Henderson died at 5:10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born April 15, 1935, in Mount Perry. He was a son of J. Audrey McCullough Henderson of Mount Perry and the late Eugene F. Henderson.
Mr. Henderson was a retired CPA and Internet sales manager for Cambridge Classic Ford. He was a graduate of Glenford High School, where he was president of the Alumni Association, and the Ohio State University, where he received a bachelor's degree. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in New Concord.
Surviving are his wife, Iris Franks Henderson, whom he married June 1, 1957; two sons, James E. "Jay" and Elisabeth "Lisa" Henderson of Byesville, and Jon F. and Audrey Henderson of Cambridge; grandchildren, Jaclyn and William Booze, Jaynell Henderson, Jeanna Henderson, June Henderson, Alexandria Henderson, Michael Henderson, Jon F. Henderson Jr., Brittani Henderson and Steven Henderson; sisters, Nancy Bland of Upper Arlington, and Charlene (William) Hill of Mount Perry; brother, Mark Henderson of Newark; and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Friends may call from 4 to 7:30 p.m. today at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Friendship Baptist Church, 1390 Friendship Drive, New Concord, Ohio 43762, or Community Christian School, 60724 Southgate Road, Byesville, Ohio 43723.
Michael W. 'Mike' Richey
April 26, 1956-Aug. 30, 2003
A funeral service for Michael W. "Mike" Richey, 47, of Sunbury, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Genoa Baptist Church, Ohio 3 at Lewis Center Road, Westerville, with the Rev. Robert Riggs officiating.
Mike died Aug. 30, 2003, at home. He was born April 26, 1956, in Toledo to the late Kenneth and Carol (Deuschle) Richey.
He graduated from Mansfield Madison High School in 1974, and had worked as a salesman in the tire and oil industry and was the proud owner of Richey Tire & Service in Hilliard.
He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Teresa "Terri" (Sensmeier); daughter, Amber (Aaron) Morgan; sons, Tyler and Travis of the home; sisters, Karen (Doug) Riggenbach of Mansfield, Paula Kirkpatrick of Newark, and Eileen (Jeff) Remllong of Mansfield; brother, Dennis (Sydney) Richey of Portland, Ore.; mother-in-law, Beatrice Sensmeier of Mansfield; also loved by many friends, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Ohio 3 at 61, Sunbury.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Mike Richey Memorial Fund (to benefit Centerburg Elementary School and Big Walnut Wrestling), c/o P.O. Box 238, Sunbury, Ohio 43074.
Gloria A. Smith
June 16, 1949-Aug. 29, 2003
Gloria A. Smith, 54, of Columbus, formerly of Indian Head, Pa., died Aug. 29, 2003, in Galion, after a courageous 12-year battle with cancer. She was at the home of her daughter, Susan Sparks, who was caring for her. She was born June 16, 1949, in Indian Head, to the late Charles and Gladys Miller Horner.
Gloria had been a resident of Columbus for the last 28 years. She was a 1967 graduate of Connellsville High School. She then attended Somerset School of Nursing and became an LPN. She later received her degree as a registered nurse from The Ohio State University in 1992. She was employed as a registered nurse for Dublin Urgent Care in Dublin. She was a member of the Cancer Wellness Center in Columbus, and a former member of the Indian Head Church of God.
She is survived by her loving family, her husband, David W. Smith; two daughters, Susan Sparks and her husband, Rodney of Galion, Kristine Maier and husband, James of Newark; her grandchildren, Daniel, Matthew and Andrew Sparks and Jacob Maier. Her grandchildren affectionately called her by different names including Grandma, Wa Wa, and Ganny. Also surviving is a sister, Patricia Smith and her friend, Wally Wheeler, both of Waterford, Mich.; four brothers, Russell Horner and his wife, Diane, of Indian Head, Carl Horner of Pontiac, Mich., David Horner and his wife, Daryl, of Murrysville, and Randy Horner and his wife, Lou Ann, of Mill Run.
Barbara C. Metz
Feb. 10, 1962-Sept. 1, 2003
Barb Metz, 41, of Newark, passed away at Licking Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness on Monday, Sept. 1, 2003. She was born in Newark on Feb. 10,1962.
She is survived by two sons (who she loved dearly), one brother and two sisters.
She was preceded in death by her mother and one brother.
There will be no funeral or graveside services.
Barb will be sadly missed by family and friends.
For those of you who knew Barb, you know that she had many struggles in her life and that life was not easy, at times. Now that Barb has passed from this life into eternity; I believe that she would want others to know that no matter who you are, what you have done or what your struggles are in this life; that there is a God who cares and forgives. "If we confess our sins, He [God] is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." I John 1:9
The Bible says "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23 "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 "For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God." I peter 3:18
We want this to be an encouragement and a hope to all who read this and find the peace that we hope Barb found during her last days on this earth.
Lydia Jane Harden
Aug. 28, 2003
Lydia Jane Harden, daughter of Kurt and Kate Harden of Newark, was stillborn Aug. 28, 2003. A private graveside service will be held in Cedar Hill Cemetery, with the Rev. John W. Baker officiating.
Lydia is survived by her parents; sister, Madeline; brothers, John, Benjamin and Henry; grandparents, the Rev. John W. and Carol Baker; grandmother, Phoebe Harden; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Her grandfather, John D. Harden, preceded her in death.
Arrangements handled by Henderson, Van Atta and Johnston Funeral Service.
Kristi M. Cairnes
Aug. 29, 2003
A memorial service for Kristi M. Cairnes, 34, of Portland, Texas, formerly of Newark, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Harborview Chapel on North Beach, with the Rev. Rusty Maddox officiating.
Kristi passed away suddenly on Aug. 29, 2003, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Premier Cremation & Funeral Care, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, is in charge of arrangements.
Anna Ruth Smucker
July 28, 1909-July 23, 2003
A memorial service for Anna Ruth Smucker, 93, of Newark, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, 110 W. Broadway, Granville, with the Rev. Karen J. Chakoian officiating. A private graveside service was held in the Oak Grove Mennonite Church Cemetery in Smithville.
Mrs. Smucker died July 23, 2003, at the Inn at SharonBrooke.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, William and Barbara Smucker of Rye, N.H.; daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and John Witt of Glenview, Ill., and Mary Ann and Alex Galbraith of Granville; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Abe Ruth; and sister, Susan Dorn.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton A. Smucker; brother, Leidy Ruth; and brother-in-law, Mel Clemens. Her sister, Dorothy Clemens, died July 29, 2003.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bluffton College, Advancement Department, 280 W. College Ave., Bluffton, Ohio 45817.
The McPeek Funeral Home in Granville is assisting the family with arrangements.
O. Eileen Yontz
July 10, 1907-Sept. 1, 2003
A funeral service for O. Eileen Yontz, 96, of Buckeye Lake, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Boring-Sheridan Funeral Home, Hebron Chapel. Burial will follow at Licking Cemetery.
Mrs. Yontz passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2003, at Autumn Health Care in Newark. She was born July 10, 1907, in Columbus, to the late Rolla W. and Lulu A. (Eaty) McFarland.
She was a member of the Buckeye Lake Eagles Auxiliary.
Survivors include her daughter Jackie A. Hartford of Buckeye Lake; grandchildren, James F. (Kay) Roberts of York, Pa., Kim B. Minnick of Newark, Suzie S. (James E.) Rhoads of West Chester, Jeffrey S. (Gigi) Roberts of Hayes, Va., and Dori E. (John) Shade of Cambridge; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Yontz, who passed away in 1975; and brother, Edwin E. McFarland.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 108 N. Seventh St., Hebron.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 1984-A Coffman Road, Newark, Ohio 43055.
Roberta 'Bobbie' Lynn Steed
Jan. 18, 1956-Aug. 31, 2003
A funeral service for Roberta 'Bobbie' Lynn Steed, 47, of Warsaw, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Fischer Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dr. William L. Snider officiating. Burial will follow in Workman Cemetery.
Mrs. Steed died Aug. 31, 2003, at Riverside Methodist Hospital after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 18, 1956, in Columbus, to Edgar and Barbara (Barry) Davis.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her two daughters, Misty and Stephanie Steed of Columbus; two grandchildren, Jordan and James; sister, Kathy (Joe) Smith of Glenford; grandfather, Chester Davis; two nephews, Jesse Smith and Chris Carr; caregiver and daughter, Kim Smith of Glenford; loving companion and fiance, Dave Wiley of Warsaw, and his family, Jack and Sue, Randy, Candie, Karmen and Randie Marie; and many other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Eugene and Alberta Barry, and Louis Davis.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 403 High St., Danville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1105 Mount Vernon Ave., Marion, Ohio 43302.
