MILLS
Ross E. Mills, 85, formerly of London, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, in Northside Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla. Born on Jan. 20, 1918, in Bladensburg, he was a son of Newt and Ina (Ross) Mills. Ross was a former member of the First United Methodist Church of London, Chandler Lodge No. 138 F&AM, the Aladdin Temple Shrine, and the London Rotary Club. He was employed with BCI&I in London for 35 years, having retired from there as a photographer. Survivors are his wife, Grace (Vogel) Mills; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and the Rev. Thomas Holmes of Jacksonville, Fla.; two granddaughters, Jennifer and Dr. Jon Scales of Wichita Falls, Texas, Kristen Holmes of Fredericksburg, Va.; two great-grandchildren, James and Joseph Scales of Wichita Falls, Texas; a brother and sister-in-law, Leland and Marguerite Mills of Mt. Vernon; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma on May 17, 1981. Graveside memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, in Kirkwood Cemetery, London. Pastor Joe Miller will be officiating. Funeral services are under the direction of the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME, London.

HAIGLER
Robert Carrol Haigler, 95, of Bloomingburg, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, at 10:31 a.m. in Mount Carmel West in Columbus where he had been a patient for four days. Mr. Haigler was born Oct. 1, 1908, in Cambridge, Mass., the son of Charles E. and Florence Derby Haigler. He attended elementary school in Brookline, Mass., was a graduate of Washington High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in agriculture from The Ohio State University where he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. He lived most of his life in this community where he was a retired farmer. He was a member and elder of the Midway Presbyterian Church at Sedalia; was a philanthropist and founder of the Washington Rotary Club where he served as president in 1957; was Governor of Rotary District No. 667 in 1973-1974, and was a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International. He was a member of the Order of Symposiarchs and served as its national president in 1985-86. He was instrumental in founding both the Ohio and Fayette County Cattle Feeders Associations, was past president of both organizations and often served as toastmaster at their events. He was inducted into both the Ohio and Fayette County Agriculture Halls of Fame in 2001. Mr. Haigler was preceded in death by his wife, the former Eleanor Mae Dorn on March 17, 1987; his parents; a brother, Edmund Haigler; a niece, Mrs. Fleming (Sara Haigler) Corbett. He is survived by five nephews and their spouses, Edmund and Sandy Haigler Jr. of Wyncote, Pa., Richard and Debbie Haigler of Fremont, Calif., Charles Haigler of New York City, Reynold and June Slaughter of South Solon, Dr. C. Richard and Barbara Dorn of Worthington; a niece, Marilyn Dorn Sullivan Schmidt and her husband, William of St. Louis, Mo.; several grand nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, in the Midway Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Gary Miller, pastor of the church, will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Range Township Cemetery near Sedalia. Friends may call at the KIRKPATRICK FUNERAL HOME, Washington Court House, from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24, and at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Midway Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 117, Sedalia, OH 43151.

JEWETT
Ronald Allen Jewett, 61, of Mt. Sterling, left this world Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, after long suffering of illnesses. Ron was a veteran of the U.S. Navy; he was an avid electronics and technology enthusiast. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Roy and Joan Jewett; nephew, Brian Jewett. Survived in death by sons and daughters, Chris, Kelly, Tim (Beth) and Michele (Dave).; nine wonderful grandchildren; brothers Danny (Rae Jean), Larry (Rose), Steve; seven nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, at the PORTER FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Sterling. The Rev. Robert Barker will be officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Family suggest memorial contributions may be given to Central Ohio Diabetes Association, 1580 King Ave., Columbus, OH 43212-2000.

LANE
Marjorie J. Lane, 78, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, at Madison County Hospital where she had been a patient for five days. Born Jan. 25, 1915, in Pickaway County, she was the daughter of Charles Omer and Grace (Snyder) Lane. Marge was retired from United Telephone Co. after 31 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Isabelle Pressler, Goldie Deyo, Juanita Butz, Audrey Jackson; infant brother, Herbert Lane; nephews, Michael Davis and Lloyd Butz. Survivors include nephews, James M. (Judy) Davis of Mt. Sterling, Thomas W. (Marilyn) Davis of Ross County, Charles A. (Carol) Deyo of Galena; nieces, Beverly (Richard) Osborne of Eaton, Carolyn Butz of Columbus; brother-in-law, Harold Butz of Columbus; several great-nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, in Pleasant Cemetery. The Rev. Dortha Ross will be officiating. There will no visitation. Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of the PORTER FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Sterling.

MOORE
William "Bill" Moore, 94, formerly of London, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, in South Side Regional Hospital in Petersburg, Va. Born Feb. 12, 1909, in Connelsville, Pa., he was a son of Stella and Anthony Lorenc. Bill was a former member of the U.S. Army and had been employed as a restaurant cook for many years. Survivors are five nephews, Daniel Lawrence of Dinwiddie, Va., Jimmy Lawrence of Lexington, Okla., John A. Lawrence of New Kensington, Pa., Roy Lawrence of Columbus, John M. Lawrence of McKenney, Va; three nieces, Stella J. Roush of Okeechobee, Fla., Pat Cobert of Rices Landing, Pa., Margie Roster of Los Angeles, Calif.; one half-brother, Martin Rattay of New Kensington, Pa. Mr. Moore was cremated according to his own wishes. Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, in Paint Township Cemetery. The Rev. Sue McClelland will be officiating. Arrangements are by the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME, London.

NOBLE
Levi Noble, 51, of Washington Court House, died at 10:19 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, in Fayette County Memorial Hospital. Born April 6, 1952, in South Charleston, he was the son of John C. and Bitha (Miller) Noble. He had been employed as a welder with TI Group Automotive Systems in Washington Court House. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bitha Noble in 1997. Survivors include two brothers, Jim (Rosalee) Noble of London, Cecil Noble of Washington Court House; sister, Elizabeth (Herbert) Coy of Sedalia; father, John C. Noble; many special friends at TI. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, in the MORROW FUNERAL HOME, Washington Court House. The Rev. Gordon Ell of Sedalia will be officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1-8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24, at the funeral home.

ACKERMAN
Owen Ackerman, 89, of London, died at 10:25 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, in Community Hospital, Springfield. Born on Sept. 16, 1914, in Madison County, he was a son of Harry and Carrie (Goings) Ackerman. He formerly served as Principal of Lafayette School and then was employed as an insurance representative for the Madison County Farm Bureau Association. For four years Mr. Ackerman was the Administrator for Madison County Hospital, and he later retired from the Grove City Farmer's Exchange. He was a member of the Summerford United Methodist Church, Chandler Lodge No. 138 F&AM, and Madison County Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Patty Ackerman of Seminole, Fla.; daughter, Ann Cameron of Columbus; grandchildren, Todd (Amy) Cameron of Worthington, Kristin (Jay) Rasmussen of Powell, Brittnee (Andy) Haenszel of Powell, Brad (Rebecca) Ackerman of Virginia, Mark (Tricia) Ackerman of Florida; several loving great-grandchildren; two sisters, Glenna Thompson of Springfield, Mildred Carmen of St. Louis, Mo.; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys (Olinger) Ackerman on Aug. 21, 2003; his parents; a brother, Herman. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, in the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME, London. The Rev. Carolyn Peacock will be officiating. Interment will follow in Somerford Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30. Masonic services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home by Chandler Lodge No. 138 F&AM. If they wish friends may make memorial contributions to the Summerford United Methodist Church.

ELLARS
Juanita M. Ellars, 71, of London, died at 12:04 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, in Madison County Hospital. Born June 14, 1932, in Hilliard, she was a daughter of Otis and Louwilda (Lisk) Lowe. For 37 years she had been employed at the Dial Corporation in London before retiring in 1994. Survivors include her husband, James L. Ellars; daughter, Jean (Steve) Bennett; sons, Steve (Sharon) Ellars and John Ellars (Katie Fletcher), all of London; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Otis J. Lowe of South Charleston; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jeff; brother, Donald E. Lowe. Per Mrs. Ellars request, visitation will not be observed. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, in Somerford Township Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Miller officiated. The family is being served by the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME, London.

SEWARD
Ethel Seward, 81, of Mechanicsburg, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003. She died in her home after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. Ethel was born on Dec. 13, 1921, in Bay Shore, N.Y., the daughter of James and Lucy Johnathan. Her father was a well-known photographer in the Long Island area. Ethel grew up in Bay Shore and graduated from Bay Shore school system. She was a great love of music and was the featured vocalist in the family band, The Johnathan Rhythm Band, which played at the 1939 World's Fair in New York. She worked for the War Department in Washington, D.C. during World War II where she attended stenography school. It was there where she met and married Eugene (Beanie) Seward who was stationed at Tuskegee Air Field in Alabama. After the war they returned to Mechanicsburg where they raised four loving children, Eugene, Tommy, Luciene and Ellen. Ethel and Beanie both spent many years working at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. In her spare time she played golf and became an avid photographer, following in her father's footsteps. Ether's interest in photography gave her an opportunity to photograph many local events and geographical sites in the area. She was the community photographer for many years. Ethel retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base in 1977 after 30 1/2 years of faithful service in order to take care of her beloved husband in his last years. Ethel enjoyed her retirement. She loved to travel, and enjoyed many museums that she was able to visit. Ethel was a member of the Women's Tourist Club, and also served as a board member of Powell Ballet. Ethel was dedicated to Ballet with her daughters and on many occasions she designed the costumes for the Capital City Ballet Company. She maintained a long and loving relationship with St. Michael Catholic Church where as a member she belonged to the St.. Michael Guild and loved the Lector. Ethel made the Cursillo in August 1998. Preceded her in death were her husband, Beanie; her parents, James T. and Lucy (Banks) Johnathan; her brothers, James, Kenneth and Charles; sister, Katherine. Survivors include a sister, Roslyn of Central Islip, N.Y.; sons, Eugene (Mogee) and his wife, Sybil of Goldsboro, N.C., Lee Thomas of Columbus; daughters, Luciene and her husband, Marvin of Olympia, Wash., Ellen of Mechanicsburg. Ethel was also blessed with nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and an untold number of loving friends. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, in the SKILLMAN-McDONALD FUNERAL HOME, Mechanicsburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, in St. Michael Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg. The Rev. Clarence Heis will be officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg.

DAVIDSON
Isaac Clark Davidson, 92, of Springfield (Masonic Home), passed away in his sleep Friday, Nov. 28, 2003. He was born Aug. 28, 1911, in Fayette County. Clark was a farmer in Madison County for over 50 years. He farmed over 500 acres on the Della Selsor-Greenwood Farm. He was a member of the Madison County Farm Bureau and the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. He was also affiliated with the Sedalia United Methodist Church. Clark attended Jeffersonville school. He lived in Madison, Fayette and Clark counties all his life. Clark is survived by one son, Robert C. Davidson and daughter-in-law, JoAnn Davidson; two granddaughters, Christine (Jeff) Hively, Katherine (Dr. David) Sharkis; three great-grandsons, Joel Hively, Joshua Hively, Ethen Sharkis; one great-granddaughter, Abigail Sharkis; nieces and nephews, Jane Hanscel, Gail Peters, Richard "Dick" Davidson, Sarah Sue Richards, Ralph Davison, Johnny Davison, Sharon Tucker, Louise Russell, John W. Pierce, Sue Hackett, Debbie Blake, Ruth Johnson, Dorothy Smith, Roger Pierce, Marlene Cramer, Philip Pierce, Pam Martin, Carol Jutte, Jerry Miller, Jack Miller, Rose Blake; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Davidson, Marabell Pierce, Pauline Pierce, Betty Miller; brothers, Thad Davidson, Auburn "Orb" Davidson, Ralph Davidson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie L. (Pierce) Davidson; one grandson, Jason Ross Davidson; sisters-in-law, Kate Davidson, Edith Pierce, Lucy Davidson, Mabel Davison, Dale Davidson; brothers-in-law, Cy Pierce, Charles "Chuck" Pierce, Louis "Mike" Pierce, Benjamin "Ben" Miller, Earl Flax; brothers, Virgil Davison, Kenneth Davidson; one sister, Mame Flax. Friends may visit with the family from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, in the INGLING WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, South Charleston. Services will be held in the funeral home at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, 2003. Interment will follow in Range Township Cemetery, Sedalia.

EVANS
Helen Charlene Evans, 87, of Thornville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, at her residence. Born April 22, 1916, in Madison County, to the late Frank N. and Ruth (Heise) Phillips. She worked at the Inn Town Restaurant and Thornville Pharmacy. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and the Women's Guild in the church. Survivors include her daughter, Shelia (David) Vermillion; grandchildren, Dawn (Terry) Neibarger of Marysville, Tenn., Jodi Kelley of Thornville, Ronda (Steve) Kennedy of Heath; six great-grandchildren; sister, Clarabel Littler of London; sister-in-law, Sue Green of London; special friend, Pleasant Vermillion of Granville; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Forest Bryson Evans in 1982; an infant daughter; sister, Dorothy Mae Siebold; brother, Charles Phillips; an infant sister; an infant brother. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at the BORING-SHERIDAN FUNERAL HOME, Thornville Chapel. Pastor Leslie Taylor will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, West Jefferson. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Church of Christ, 20 W. South St., P.O. Box 251, Thornville, OH 43076. Attention: Norma Ortman.

HUGHES
Harry Warren Hughes, 89, of Delaware, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, at The Sanctuary of Tuttle Crossing in Dublin after a short illness. He was born Nov. 20, 1914, in Fayette County, to John Carl and Jennie (Riley) Hughes. He graduated from Bloomingburg High School in 1933. He married Mildred Hux on Nov. 23, 1939. He had been a resident in Allen County before moving to Delaware County in 1955. He worked at the Lima Locomotive Plant for over 15 years and was then a farmer in Delaware County until his retirement. He and his family were named Delaware County Farm Family of the Year in 1966. He was a longtime member of Bellpoint United Methodist Church, a past member of Perry Township Grange in Allen County, a past Master of Riverside Grange, Radnor Grange and Pomona Grange in Delaware County, the Ohio State and National Granges. He also was a past member of the Delaware County Farm Bureau and the Farm Bureau Council. He served as Concord Township Trustee for over 25 years on the Concord Township Zoning Appeals Board, and was a member of the Delaware Country and Ohio Trustee Associations. He served as a volunteer fireman in Perry Township and Concord Township. He co-founded the Flatland Mountain Band and Buckeye Country Band. One of the great joys of his life was his music. He enjoyed playing and singing for senior citizen groups, nursing homes and at square dances. He was a member of the United States Trotting Association. He loved harness horse racing. One of his secret dreams was to drive the winning horse in a race. He loved his family and spent many hours playing with his twin great-grandsons, Bryer and Bryce Smith. Along with his wife, Mildred (Hux) Hughes, he hosted the Hux Family reunion for nearly 50 years. Mr. Hughes is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Barbara Hughes of Delaware; a grandson, Todd Hughes of Washington, D.C.; a granddaughter, Cindy Smith and her husband, Tom Smith of Delaware; two great-grandsons, Bryer and Bryce Smith; a sister-in-law, Katherine Hughes of Bloomingburg. He was preceded in death by his wife; his brother, Robert Hughes; a great-grandson, Brett Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to Bellpoint United Methodist Church Outreach, 4771 state Route 257, Delaware, OH 43015. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, at the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME in Delaware where service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, 2003. The Rev. James Summers will be officiating. Burial will follow in Oller Cemetery.

HUNT
Howard S. "Red" Hunt, 89, of Shelby, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, at his home after a short illness. He was born Feb. 17, 1914, in Mechanicsburg, the son of James and Nettie (Shepherd) Hunt, and had been a resident of Shelby since 1952. Howard was a 1932 graduate of Mechanicsburg High School where he was the captain of the football team in sophomore, junior and senior years. He lettered in football, basketball and baseball all four years of his high school career and remained an avid sports fan his entire life. As a young man he played semi-pro baseball in Columbus, as an adult he was a Little League coach and umpire for many years. Red began his working career in 1941 with Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, transferring to Shelby in 1952 where he was the chief base supply officer at Wilkens Air Force Depot in Shelby. He always said that his "claim to fame' was being the last person to turn out the lights and lock the doors for the final time when Wilkens Air Force Depot closed in 1960. Red led an interesting and colorful life and shared his stories in his autobiography, "Did You Ever? Well, I Did." Short stories from his autobiography were shared with the readers of the Daily Globe during the summer of 2001. Red had a unique ability to communicate on paper. He taught his grandson, David Stanfield, how to punt a football through instructional letters. David set many records, which stand at Baldwin Wallace College in Berea. His other interests were hunting, fishing, oil painting, woodworking and bowling. He was one of the top bowlers in the Shelby Bowling League well into his 70s. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Shelby. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James and Susan Hunt of Vermilion, and their children, Shawna and Steve Schaub of Indianapolis, Ind., Tyler Hunt of Elyria; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Richard Stanfield of Dyersburg, Tenn., and their children, Sherry and Michael Saxon of Memphis, Tenn., David and Elizabeth Stanfield of Denver, Colo., Steven and Samantha Stanfield of Dyersburg, Tenn.; four great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann Stanfield, Christopher Saxon, Hunter Stanfield, Matthew Stanfield. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Geraldine M. (Brown) Hunt in 2002; a sister, Isabelle Hunt; a brother, Marion Hunt. Calling hours will not be observed. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg. Memorial expressions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. THE TURNER FUNERAL HOME, 168 W. Main St., Shelby 44875 is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

McKENZIE
Mary Ethel (Dunn) McKenzie, 99, of South Solon, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, in her residence. Born on July 22, 1904, in Fayette County, she was a daughter of William Birch and Ella (Shaw) Dunn. Mary lived her younger life in Clinton County working on the family farm and milking the cows. On July 6, 1941 she married Joseph I. McKenzie and in February 1941 they moved to the farm Mary has lived at for the last 62 years. Mary was a member of the Grassy Point Ladies Aid Society for over 70 years, Ohio Farm Bureau and the Stokes "76'ers" Farm Bureau Council. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe, in September 1962; her brother, Robert Lee Dunn in 1969; her sister, Mae Heath in 1985. She is survived by her daughter, Juanita; several nieces and nephews in the Fayette and Clinton County areas. Visiting hours will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, 2003, at the MORROW FUNERAL HOME, Jeffersonville. The burial will be in the Sabina Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Loving Care Hospice and Home Health, P.O. Box 445, London, OH 43140.

MOORE
William "Bill" Moore, 94, formerly of London, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, in South Side Regional Hospital in Petersburg, Va. Born Feb. 12, 1909, in Connelsville, Pa., he was a son of Stella and Anthony Lorenc. Bill was a former member of the U.S. Army and had been employed as a restaurant cook for many years. Survivors are five nephews, Daniel Lawrence of Dinwiddie, Va., Jimmy Lawrence of Lexington, Okla., John A. Lawrence of New Kensington, Pa., Roy Lawrence of Columbus, John M. Lawrence of McKenney, Va; three nieces, Stella J. Roush of Okeechobee, Fla., Pat Cobert of Rices Landing, Pa., Margie Roster of Los Angeles, Calif.; one half-brother, Martin Rattay of New Kensington, Pa. Mr. Moore was cremated according to his own wishes. Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, in Paint Township Cemetery. The Rev. Sue McClelland will be officiating. Arrangements are by the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME, London.