FISHER
Howard O. Fisher, 91, of West Jefferson, passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, in Doctors Hospital West, Columbus. Howard was born Aug. 18, 1912, in Pike County, the son of the late David and Edna (Henry) Fisher. He was a lifelong farmer, a graduate of Monroe High School class of 1931, a member of the West Jefferson United Methodist Church and the Madison County Farm Bureau. He is survived by a daughter, Donna (Harold) Carter of London; nieces, Beth (Herb) Doherty, Susie (Bill) Lindig, all of West Jefferson; nephews, Charles Fisher of Plumwood, David (Linda) Fisher; several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna (Ball) Fisher in 1993; brothers, Harold and John Fisher; a sister, Lucile Jones. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, in the RADER-McDONALD FUNERAL HOME, 1355 W. Main St., West Jefferson. The Rev. Fred Kinne will be officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, West Jefferson. Family and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Jefferson United Methodist Church.

LYNCH
Wanda Jean (Thompson) Lynch, 69, of Pinehurst, N.C., passed away at FlintHealth Moore Regional Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003. Born May 1, 1934, in Frenchburg, Ky., she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kirk Thompson. She was a member of the Christ Fellowship Church, P.E.O. Chapter B.L., a member of the Pinehurst Country Club, a member of the Sandhills Country Club and B.S.F. member of Fayetteville. She is survived by her husband, Donald Krauss Lynch of Pinehurst, N.C.; one daughter, Denise Kay Domingus and husband, Jeffrey of London; two sons, D. Kirk Lynch and wife, Susan M. of Pinehurst, N.C., Kris Lynch and wife Cindy of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters, Bette Grant of Melbourne, Fla., Peggy McClanahan of Middletown; seven grandchildren, Michele and Keegan Lynch of Pinehurst, N.C., Jeff, Justin and Kaylin Domingus of London, Nathaniel and Matthew Lynch of Charlotte, N.C. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, at Pinehurst Methodist Church. The Rev. Randy Clendenin and the Rev. Bill Bivans officiated. Memorials may be made to the London First Presbyterian Church, 211 Garfield Ave., London, OH 43140, or to Radio Station 105.1, 15 E. Second St., London, OH 43140.

GIBSON
Helen Josephine (Edwards) Gibson of Mechanicsburg passed away Monday, Dec. 1, 2003. Mrs. Gibson was born May 15, 1917. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Alvadore Edwards and Lula Ann (Nelson) Edwards; her husband of 63 years, Hershel H. Gibson; siblings, three sisters; seven brothers. Survivors include children, Barbara Ann (Keith) Gilliam of Kettering, Hershel Dale (Gloria) Gibson of Gambier; three brothers-in-law, Oscar (Patty) Gibson of London, Jay (Mary Marceil) Gibson of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., Charles (Jean) Gibson of Virginia Beach, Va.; five grandchildren, Deborah L. (Dan) Hutchinson of Fairborn, Dianna L. (Gary) Woodard of Jonesville, Va., Lisa Michael of Piqua, Johnathan (Paula) Gibson, Jeffery (Beth) Gibson, all of Ohio; eight great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was a past member of Rebecca Lodge of Mechanicsburg and OES Chapter of London. She also was a member of the Mutual United Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Dec. 3, 2003, in the SKILLMAN-McDONALD FUNERAL HOME, Mechanicsburg, where friends called one hour prior to the service. Burial followed in the Plumwood Cemetery.

JONES
Mildred Jones, 82, who resided in Derby for 55 years, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, at her daughter's residence. She was born April 30, 1921 in Winchester, the daughter of Samuel and Tillie (Cordrey) Piatt. She retired from Orient State Hospital as an LPN after 20 years of service. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Ellen and Linda Jones; two brothers, Everette and Samuel Piatt; sister, Wilma Olson. Survivors include two sons, Wayne (Sharon) Jones of Centerburg, Donald (Sharon) Jones of Five Points; four daughters, Donna (Andy) Colvin of Johnstown, Patricia (Paul) Reay of Mt. Sterling, Barbara Deskins of Marengo, Peggy Jarvis of Orient; one brother, James Delbert Piatt; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Juanita, Violet and Eleanor; brother-in-law, Jim Olson; several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at the PORTER FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Sterling. The Rev. Harold Collins will be officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Cemetery Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4.

BRAITHWAITE
Helen M. Braithwaite, 88, of West Jefferson, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, in the emergency room at Madison County Hospital, London. Helen was born April 22, 1915, in West Jefferson, the daughter of the late Robert and Marjorie Rector. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was a member of the West Jefferson United Methodist Church and a past member of the Rebekah Lodge. Survivors include a daughter, Marcella Osborne of Columbus; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Melanie Braithwaite of Columbus; four grandsons, Johnny Ingles, Robert S. Braithwaite, James Auburn (Machel) Braithwaite, Charles "Charley" Alistair; four great-grandsons, James, Douglas, Brandon and Jacob; two nephews; six nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Auburn Braithwaite; grandson, Bob Ingles; a brother, Waldo Rector; three sisters, Robyn Rector, Mary Jane Myers, Gladys Hockenberry. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, in the RADER-McDONALD FUNERAL HOME, 1355 W. Main St., West Jefferson where family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10. Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, West Jefferson. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Jefferson United Methodist Church.

DETLOR
Frederick Lee Detlor, infant son of Amy Lynn Detlor of Milford Center, died Tuesday, July 1, 2003. In addition to his mother, he is survived by grandparents, Richard L. and Carolyn D. Detlor of Milford Center; great-grandparents, Mary Detlor of Columbus, Carol and Ervin Stuckart of Green Bay, Wis.; numerous aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Carl F. Detlor. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, in Walnut Grove Cemetery, in Worthington. The Rev. Beverly Hume will be officiating. If they wish, friends may make donations to the Detlor Family Memorial Fund in care of Merchant's Bank, 279 Lafayette St., London, OH 43140 The family is being served by the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME, London. Family condolences may be made to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.

EVANS
Margaret Brandenburg Evans, 70, of Millington, Tenn., retired merchandiser for Woolco Department Store, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at Methodist Healthcare-North Hospital. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at Salem Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Atoka, Tenn. where she was a member of the Ladies Circle with burial in the church cemetery. Munford Funeral Home Millington Chapel has charge. Mrs. Evans, the wife of William Lee Evans, also leaves two daughters, Sharon L. Wood and Sandra K. Jones, both of Memphis; a son, Mark A. Evans of Memphis; a sister, Charlotte Wiggins of Mechanicsburg; two brothers, Gene Arthur Brandenburg and William Brandenburg, both of London; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Her family requests that any memorials may be sent to Salem Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Atoka, Tenn.

BOHLEN
Emily Bohlen, 97, of Plain City, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at the Convalarium at Indian Run. Born Sept. 17, 1906, in Lawrence County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of George W. and Lydia (Hay) Phillips. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald E. Bohlen in 1992; granddaughter, Pamela K. Hicks; 11 brothers and sisters, Pearlie, Noah, Maudie, Hardy, Elizabeth, Ambrose, Herbert, Emory, James, Zallie and Hattie. Survivors include, sons, Wilmer Hicks of Lancaster, Robert Bohlen of Plain City, Ronnie (Bev) Bohlen of Reynoldsburg; four grandchildren, Dwight Hicks, Kathy Patterson, Kevin Hicks, Steven Bohlen; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sister, Zella Skaggs of Plain City. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 202 E. Main St. (state Route 161 W.), Plain City. Pastor Ray Carter will be officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Grove Cemetery, Plain City.

DODGE
Marcella (Schirtzinger) Dodge, 77, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, in her daughter's home in Deer Park, Texas. Born Dec. 19, 1926, in Columbus. She married her husband, Homer "Jim" Dodge and moved to the Union County area in 1953 at which time she also joined the New California United Presbyterian Church and has been an active member since. She was active in 4-H, PTO and was a Cub Scout Leader. She was a graduate of Bliss Business College and worked for General Motors for eight years. Marcella was also employed by Beeline Fashions out of Chicago for nine years as both a manager and consultant. The family relocated to Delaware County in the early 1970s and Marcella worked for 26 years as a full-time realtor, 25 years of which she was in management. She was a member of The Delaware County Board of Realtors, Union County Board of Realtors, Columbus Board of Realtors and Ohio Association of Realtors. She loved her work and the people she worked with. After her retirement from HER REALTORS she and her husband traveled extensively. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by her daughter, Brenda (Joe) Sims of Pasadena, Texas; son, Donald (Judy) Dodge of Delaware; two grandchildren, Brian and Corey Dodge of Delaware; sister, Helen King; many wonderful nieces, nephews and a host of wonderful friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Edith (Hitchcock) Schirtzinger; sisters, Ethel Evans, Thelma Ishler and Mildren Howard; brother, Raymond Schirtzinger. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2003, at the New California United Presbyterian Church, 10089 Industrial Parkway. The Rev. Philip Bougher will be officiating. Burial will follow in New California Cemetery. Friends called from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 202 E. Main St. (state Route 161 W.), Plain City.

IVES
Maxine E. "Mickey" Ives, 67, of Marysville, died suddenly Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, at her residence. Born Oct. 7, 1936, in Columbus, she was a daughter of David and Josephine (Shy) Parks. She graduated in 1952 from Sacred Heart Catholic School of Columbus. Mickey retired from Central Benefits and was employed the past 3 years by the Dublin City Schools as an aid on the handicap buses. She loved her family dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include daughter, Doreen E. Johnston of Plain City; grandchildren, David J. (Geneva) Marcum of Marysville, Stacy E. Marcum of Columbus. Friends called from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, at the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 202 E. Main St. (state Route 161 W.), Plain City. Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at Forest Grove Cemetery.

MCMARROW
Charles M. "Mac" McMarrow II, 90, of West Jefferson, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, in OSU Medical Center, Columbus. He was born Dec. 11, 1913, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Charles and Hannah Belle Harold McMarrow. Mac was a retired mail carrier working over 30 years for the postal service. His greatest activity was his family, especially tending his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and watching them participate in sports. He loved many things, among them playing cards, pool, sports, fishing, hunting and traveling. Survivors include, son, Charles (Rose) McMarrow III of McAllen, Texas; five daughters, Sandra Dortch Shafer of Grove City, Barbara (Jimmy) Duff and Judith Eckelberry, all of West Jefferson, Jerilyn (Curtis) Carter of Spring Lake, Utah, Cynthia Gordon of Columbus; 30 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; over 100 descendants; two sisters, Mabel Priedis and Joann Harding, both of Columbus; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Margurite and Joe, Pat, Jack and Nancy and Reeber. Mac was preceded in death by parents; wife of 53 years, Mildred (Kershaw) McMarrow; two granddaughters, Marda Jo McMarrow and Marinda Carter; son-in-law, Gene Shafer; four sisters, Garnett, Leola, Esther and Kathleen; a brother, Robert "Bobby" McMarrow; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Dick. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, in the RADER-McDONALD FUNERAL HOME, 1355 W. Main St., West Jefferson. Ray Martin will be officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, West Jefferson. Family and friends may call from 3-8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, in the funeral home. Today I write the last verse of this ole poem of mine to say good-bye to daddy for God said it was his time to be returned to mommy and be put back in her care. We must all be happy for him, as daddy's once more with his bear. And when we look to heaven and watch the clouds roll by, the memories of him will warm us for they can never die.

SALYERS
Mary Frances Salyers, 84, of Westerville, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, following an extended illness. She was a 30 year retiree from Rockwell International. Preceded in death by husband of 59 years, Troy H. Salyers; parents, Russell William Dalton and Hattie Rice Dalton of Ashland, Ky.; brothers, Frank and Fred Dalton of Ashland, Ky.; four infant siblings. Survived by son, Russell William Salyers (Ruth) of Westerville; daughter, Patricia A. Scott (William) of Westerville; six grandsons, Mark W. Salyers of Las Vegas, Nev., Jeffrey A. Salyers of Jacksonville, Fla., Troy H. Taylor (Dianna) of Powell, Timothy D. Taylor (Barb) of Powell, Trent M. Taylor (Robyn) of Westerville, Charles R. Bice (Emily) of Hilliard; one granddaughter, Melanie Scott of Ft. Myers, Fla.; nine great-grandchildren, Samantha, Justin, Sarah, Nick, Emily, Madison, Briana, Taylor and Ashley; sister, Ella Pennington of Ashland, Ky.; brother, Russell W. Dalton Jr. of Ashland, Ky.; sisters-in-law, Betty Dalton of Ashland, Ky., Belva Holbrook of Russell, Ky., Mada Foughty of South Point; brother-in-law, Bill Howard of Russell, Ky.; numerous nieces and nephews. Mary has been a member of Hickory Grove United Baptist Church in Mechanicsburg since 1958. During the last seven years of her illness, she has been ministered to by St. Andrew's Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at St. Andrew's Christian Church, 1985 Swansford Drive, Dublin. Morgan Wickizer will be officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Missions of St. Andrew's Church (mail to church address) or the Cleveland Christian Home, 2002 Prame Ave., Cleveland, OH 44109.

SMITH
Billy J. Smith, 71, of London, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, in his residence. Born April 4, 1932, in St. Albans, West Virginia, he was a son of Bill and Lucy (Kigley) Smith. He was a former truck driver for the Reynolds Nationwide Co. Survivors are his wife, Jean (Dominion) Smith; son, Randy (Tina) Smith of London; daughter-in-law, Geanite Smith of West Jefferson; grandchildren, Joshua Smith and Sasha Smith of West Jefferson; brothers, Robert Smith of West Virginia, Ronnie Smith of Virginia; sisters, Janet Gunnie of Arizona, Joann Brooks and Patricia Forest of Virginia; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Herman E. Smith; mother-in-law, Thelma Dominion. Services will be conducted at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, in the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME, London. The Rev. Dwain A. Hill will be officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12. If they wish, friends may make memorial donations to the family in care of the funeral home. Family condolences may be made to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.

TULLER
Almira Amelia "Jonnie" Tuller, 80, of Plain City, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at Doctor's Hospital West surrounded by her loving family. Born Feb. 26, 1923, in Unionville Center. Jonnie was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was an avid shopper and would never turn down a chance to go to Odd Lots. Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Cora (Warner) Page; husband, Richard D. "Mickey" Tuller in 1990; two brothers; three sisters. Survived by children, Tonya (Bill) Bowling of London, Michael (Annabelle) Tuller of Plain City, Julie (Bill) VanHoose of Raymond, Douglas (Janell) Tuller of Plain City; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 202 E. Main St. (state Route 161 W.), Plain City, where the family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Pastor Don Hilkerbaumer will be officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Grove Cemetery, Plain City.

YOUNG
Goldia "Goldie" Mae Young, 92, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware. Born July 2, 1911, in Lawrence County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of Marion and Artie (Justice) Wheeler. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church on River Road in Delaware. She was preceded in death by parents; first husband, Clifford Lyon; second husband, Gilbert Young; children, Margie Lou Hecker, Janice Lyon and Maryann Lyon. Survivors are children, Janette Boggs of Magnetic Springs, William (Jan) Lyon of Ashley, Pauline Jenkins of Hopewell, Stan and Billie Lyon of Columbus, Allene Hecker of Oklahoma, Illene (Everett) Plumber of Oklahoma; 27 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; sister, Margie Lester of Ashland, Ky. Pallbearers include great-grandsons, Timothy, Jeremy and James Compton, Charles Thomas and Jeffrey Clark, J.D. Jenkins, Dwight Fisher, Bruce VanBrimmer, Christopher Jenkins and Tim Crockett. Friends called from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, at the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 202 E. Main St. (state Route 161 W.), Plain City, where services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, 2004. His grandson, Kip Boggs officiated. Burial followed in Maple Dale Cemetery, Magnetic Springs.

DEAN
Lucy E. Dean of Mechanicsburg, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, in the Alterra Sterling House of Urbana. She was born Jan. 8, 1908, the daughter of Wesley and Jessie (Shelpman) Dean. She is survived by a sister, Kathryn (Dean) Wolf of Mechanicsburg; a brother, Bob and Corrine Dean of Urbana. She is preceded in death by her parents; seven sisters. Lucy's wishes were to be cremated. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by the SKILLMAN-McDONALD FUNERAL HOME, Mechanicsburg.

SMITH
Billy J. Smith, 71, of London, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, in his residence. Born April 4, 1932, in St. Albans, West Virginia, he was a son of Bill and Lucy (Kigley) Smith. He was a former truck driver for the Reynolds Nationwide Co. Survivors are his wife, Jean (Dominion) Smith; son, Randy (Tina) Smith of London; daughter-in-law, Geanite Smith of West Jefferson; grandchildren, Joshua Smith and Sasha Smith of West Jefferson; brothers, Robert Smith of West Virginia, Ronnie Smith of Virginia; sisters, Janet Gunnie of Arizona, Joann Brooks and Patricia Forest of Virginia; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Herman E. Smith; mother-in-law, Thelma Dominion. Services were conducted at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, in the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME, London. The Rev. Dwain A. Hill officiated. Friends called at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12. If they wish, friends may make memorial donations to the family in care of the funeral home. Family condolences may be made to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.

MILLER
Gladys Miller, 91, of Plain City, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Dan Miller Jr. She is survived by daughters, Wilma (Eli) Miller and Alberta (Ray) Stutzman; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters, Minerva Yutzy and Alberta Miller; sister-in-law, Freda Whitmer. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, and from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, at Canaan Fellowship Church, 9380 Amish Road, Plain City where funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, 2004.

ROGERS (HENSON)
Terry (Henson) Rogers, 53, of Ashland, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, in her residence. Born Jan. 19, 1950, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Robert L. and Ruth (Puckett) Henson. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Yoder of London; grandsons, Nathan and Benjamin; her mother, Ruth Henson of London; sisters, Rose (David) Page of Columbus, Joyce (Frank) Ventola of Grove City, Elizabeth (Ernie) Sparks of London; three nieces; five nephews; three great-nieces and six great-nephews; dear friend, Gerald Strait of Ashland. She was preceded in death by her father; one brother; one sister. Friends may call at the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME, London, from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, where funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Interment will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17, in Dennison Chapel Cemetery, Big Plain. Family condolences may be made to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.