USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
FERN H. RUTTE
Fern H. Rutter, 86, Mesa, Ariz., died Saturday, Sept. 16 at Mesa General Hospital, Arizona, after a brief illness.
Born Jan. 7, 1914, Logan, she was the daughter of the late Cyrus and Anna Schultz.
She was employed by the former Godman Shoe Company in Logan and was a local beautician. She belonged to the Methodist church in Mesa, Ariz.
Surviving are one brother, James Robert Schultz of Mesa, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.
She also was preceded in death by a son, Larry Rutter; two brothers, Lyle and Richard Schultz; and a sister, Violet Schultz.
Arrangements will be made in Mesa, Ariz.
SKYLER RAY KING
Skyler Ray King, infant son of Leroy and Sunshine King of Logan, died Friday, Sept. 15 at Hocking Valley Community Hospital.
Private family graveside services will be held Friday at Salem cemetery, Murray City.
Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home, Murray City.
ANASTASIA SCHRADER JOOS
Anastasia Schrader Joos, 95, Lancaster, died Wednesday, Sept. 20 at Rockmill Rehabilation Center.
Born April 23, 1905, Lancaster, daughter of the late John C. and Catherine Miller Schrader, she was the widow of Clem Joos.
She was a member of St. Mary Church; Catholic Ladies of Columbia; Altar Rosary Society; and a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens Center.
Surviving are two step-daughters, Mrs. Richard (Elizabeth) Foreman and Mrs. James (Marcella 'Marcy') Thimmes, both of Lancaster; a step-daughter-in-law, Virginia Joos of Lancaster; step-grandchildren; a sister, Agnes Estep; a sister-in-law, Virgie Schrader; and several nieces and nephews.
She also was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Miller; three sisters, Magdalene Krannitz, Elizabeth Kelenbarger and Catherine Poling; and two brothers, Ambrose and Charles Schrader.
Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Church, Lancaster.
Burial will be in St. Marys cemetery, Lancaster.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Sunday at the Sheridan Funeral Home, 222 S. Columbus St., Lancaster.
Vigil service will be held 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
HAROLD LEO CULP
Harold Leo Culp, 65, Logan, died Wednesday, Sept. 20 at his residence.
Born Oct. 31, 1934, Lancaster, son of the late George Samuel and Nellie Elizabeth Vorhees Culp, he was married
for 46 years to Mary A. McBride Culp, who survives.
He retired in 1984 from Anchor Hocking after 30 plus years of service; was a member of Kline Memorial United Methodist Church at Enterprise where he was a former youth director for several years; a former 4-H adviser; and a graduate of South Bloomingville High School.
Also surviving are two daughter, Mrs. Danny L. (Pamela K.) Anderson of Rockbridge and Mrs. Ed (Jackie) Croucher of Logan; three grandchildren, Mrs. Jeremy (Brandi Justice) Conrad of Logan and Ross Daniel and Dustin Harold Anderson of Rockbridge; a sister, Mrs. Johnnie (Frances) Cox of Logan; and a brother, George (Mary E.) Culp of Columbus.
He also was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Culp and a sister, Marge Lama.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Clarence Thompson officiating.
Burial will be in Knollwood cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 Friday at the funeral home.
The family suggest contributions be made to the Loyal Band Class Sunshine Fund of Kline Memorial UM Church, 28964 Enterprise-Iles Road, Logan Ohio 43138.
OPAL SEITZ BROWN
Opal Seitz Brown, 94, formerly of McArthur, died Sunday, Sept. 17 at Kingston Health Care Center.
Born Oct. 8, 1905, daughter of the late Albert and Alta Allison Seitz, she was the widow of Charles Lester Brown.
She was a homemaker and a member of Otterbein Chapel Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Bernice Hill of Kingston; four sons, Lester (Martha) Brown and Melvin (Shelby) Brown, both of Logan, Carl (Linda) Brown of South Bloomingville and Vernon (Jacqueline) Brown of Pickerington; a sister, Wilma Moore of Dayton; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Viola Jones; five sisters, Zelma Johnson, Lola Miller and Gladys, Blanche and Nelva Seitz; and three brothers, Willard, Lester and Harold Seitz.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Otterbein Chapel Church, Vinton County, where the body will lie in state one hour prior to services with the Rev. Everett Ratcliff officiating.
Burial will be in Otterbein cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Wednesday at Garrett Funeral Home, McArthur.
THOMAS F. ELICK
Thomas F. "Tom" Elick, 77, Lancaster, passed from this life Friday, Sept. 22 at his residence.
Son of the late Noah and Lula Elick, he was the widower of Martha Elick.
He graduated from Logan High School in 1943 and was a World War II Navy veteran. He retired from Anchor Hocking Glass in 1983, where he was a supervisor in the decorating department.
Surviving are two sons, Terry L. Elick of Lancaster and Thomas A. Cindy) Elick of Clyde, Texas; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Bill (Judi) Brown of Tampa, Fla.; three grandchildren, Carla Elick of Pickerington, Samantha Elick of Texas and Thomas A. Elick II of Texas; four step grandchildren, Shane (Amy) Willey of Columbus, Tony (Michele) Brown of Lancaster, Kurt Brown of Florida and Darin brown of Florida; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Larry (Loretta) Briggs of Texas; two stepbrothers, Robert (Laura) Elick and Raymond (Marge) Elick; and three stepsisters, Mrs. Albert (Virgie) Lang, Alice Disbennet and Midge.
He also was preceded in death by a stepfather, Lewis Elick; a brother, Clarence Elick; and a stepbrother, Ralph Elick.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Lancaster, with Pastor Karl Hartmann, chaplain of hospice, officiating.
Burial will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Monday at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of Fairfield County in Tom's memory.
FRANCES E. GARRETT SMITH
Frances E. Garrett Smith, 87, The Plains, formerly of Glouster, died Friday, Sept. 22 at the Lindley Inn, The Plains.
Born April 14, 1913, Fayette County, W.Va., daughter of the late Ira and Clara Wright Richards, she was married
to Denver C. Smith, who survives.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster.
Burial will be in Maplewood cemetery, Glouster.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Sunday at the funeral home.
EDITH MARIE COVELLA
Edith Marie Covella, 78, Glouster, died Friday, Sept. 22 at the O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens.
Born Feb. 25, 1922, Glouster, daughter of the late Fred and Gladys Williams Ivers, she was the widow of James V. Covella, who died in 1999.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Glouster Church of Christ with James Osborne officiating.
Interment will be in the Maplewood cemetery, Glouster.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service at Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster.
JILLIAN LEIGH DAVIDSON
Jillian Leigh Davidson, 15, Lancaster, died at Children's Hospital Friday, Sept. 22, surrounded by family and friends, after fighting a very courageous battle with a rare blood disease, HLH, and then complications from lymphoma. As Jillian wished, her remains will further research efforts into these illnesses.
She was a sophomore at Lancaster High School and before her illness she was an honor student. She participated in volleyball, basketball, Jack's Pack and was treasurer of student council.
Surviving are her mother and stepfather, Kathryn and Scott Wagner; four sisters, Ashley E. Davidson, Cari Stewart, Katie Walker and Brianne Davidson; a brother, Patrick Michael Wagner; her father and stepmother, Brian and Cecilia Davidson of Lancaster; maternal grandparents, Charles and Betty Smith and Anna Mae Wagner; paternal grandparents, Max and Loris Davidson of Logan and Louie and Agnes Scherer of Sturgis, S.D.; aunts and uncles, Rick and Vicky Hertzer, Steve and Lisa Smith, Dave and Michelle Smith, Janet Smith, Mark and Vicki Davidson, Craig and Cindy Davidson, Todd and Stephanie Davidson and Jeff and Lianne Dickerson; and many cousins and friends.
She will be missed by her family and wonderful friends. During her illness she expressed gratitude and appreciation for everyone who gave of their time and visits, cards and calls. Loving thanks to her angels, Lindy Gilkey, Lindsey Barnhart and Matt Hansley.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bernadette Church, Lancaster, with Father Justin Reis, Father Ambrose Eckinger and the Rev. Mr. G. William Pursley officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at Halteman-Fett and Dyer Funeral Home, Lancaster.
Vigil services will be held 4 p.m. today.
The family suggests contributions be made to Columbus Ronald McDonald House or the Children's Hospital Hematology/Oncology Department. Special thanks to all those who dedicated their efforts to Jillian at Childrenıs Hospital.
Though she is gone from this world, she will live forever in the hearts of her family and friends. A quote from Jillian:
"Prayers are why I believe I am here today. I can't even believe how many people have been praying for me to recover, people I don't even know. I am still amazed. Although I am not sure exactly what it is yet, I know in my heart that God kept me here to carry out something for him. It excites me, I know I am going places in my life and I'm going to slow myself down until I figure out what it is that I am going to succeed at. I know that if I could make a difference in one single person's life, it would be enough to carry me through life happily. I see how much of a difference the doctors make with me and other kids and I want to be able to do that for someone too. I just wanted to say thank you to anyone who reads this. The prayers, your love and God have gotten me through the hardest time in my life so far and I appreciate it more than you will ever begin to understand."
ESSIE McKEE
Essie McKee, 90, Glouster, died Saturday, Sept. 23 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, The Plains.
Born Dec. 29, 1909, Glouster, daughter of the late William and Katie Rutter McKee, she was the widow of John McKee.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster.
Burial will be in Glouster cemetery.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
PHILLIP RENOUF NORRIS
Phillip Renouf Norris, 74, Torrance, Calif., died unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 23.
Born Feb. 12, 1926, Shawnee, son of the late Willard H. and Elizabeth Black Norris Ricketts, he was married
for 47 years to Esther Juniper Norris, formerly of Nelsonville, who survives.
He was a graduate of Shawnee High School and Bliss Business College; was the owner of Philıs Truck Stop in Logan before locating in Columbus and later in California; and he also was a retiree of McDonald Douglas (Boeing) of California.
Also surviving are three sons, Dennis and Phillip R. (Diane) Norris Jr. of California and Mark D. Norris of Arizona; five grandchildren, Andrew, Melissa and Phillip III of California and Lucas and Catherine of Arizona; a sister, Alice Harbarger of Logan; a brother, Earl Norris of Columbus; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He also was preceded in death by a brother, John Norris and his stepfather, William C. Ricketts.
Funeral service and burial will be in Torrance, Calif.
