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Irvin Frasure
Died: Sunday, May 04, 2003
Age: 77
LOGAN -- Irvin "J.R." Frasure, 77, of Logan, died Sunday, May 4, 2003, at his residence.
Born July 22, 1925, in Logan, he was the son of the late Irvin Washington and Christina Ellinger Frasure. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Eileen Wicks Frasure.
Services will be Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan. Cremation will follow.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m.
An on-line guest registry is available at www.cardaras.com.
John K. Mecum
Died: Sunday, May 04, 2003
Age: 87
JACKSONVILLE -- John K. Mecum, 87, of Jacksonville, died Sunday, May 4, 2003, at Hickory Creek Nursing Center, The Plains.
Born Aug. 15, 1915, in Glouster, he was the son of the late Frank and Elisa Whaley Mecum. He was married to Florence Mecum, now deceased. John was a retired coal miner, a longtime member of the Trimble Local School Board and a member of Trimble Masonic Lodge 557.
He is survived by two sons, Charles (Brenda) Mecum of Jacksonville and Donald (Patty) Mecum of Glouster; two daughters-in-law, Shiney Mecum of Pontiac, Mich., and Sandy Mecum of Dayton; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Jack and Rex Mecum, three brothers and six sisters.
Services will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m., at Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster, with the Rev. David Roach officiating. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m.
An on-line registry is available at www.cardaras.com.
The family suggests contributions be made to the Trimble Local Textbook and Supplies Foundation, First National Bank of Nelsonville, Glouster Branch, attention Sandy Gyure, P.O. Box 187, 15 Toledo St., Glouster 45732.
Amanuel Habtai Aibu
Died: Saturday, May 03, 2003
ATHENS -- Amanuel Habtai Aibu died peacefully on the morning of Saturday, May 3, 2003.
He was born Feb. 19, 1979, in Asmara, Eritrea. Amanuel was a scholar pursuing a masters degree in communication and development studies at Ohio University. He graduated with distinction in July 2001 in journalism and mass communication from The University of Asmara in Eritrea.
He is survived by his parents, three brothers, two sisters and two nephews.
Amanuel was a beloved friend to his fellow students; we were blessed to have known him in his time with us. He is dearly missed.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, noon, at Baker Center Ballroom, with a reception to follow.
Calling hours will be held today from 6 to 9 p.m. at Egan-Ryan Funeral Home, Columbus. For information, call the funeral home at (614) 221-6665. Transportation arrangements to Columbus are offered by the Dean of Students Office, 593-1800.
A memorial fund for his family has been established in lieu of flowers. Contributions can be made to the African Students Union at OU.
Josephine Ruth Mohler
Died: Saturday, May 03, 2003
Age: 85
LOGAN -- Josephine Ruth Mohler, 85, of Logan, died Saturday, May 3, 2003, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital.
Born June 20, 1917, in Maxville, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lura Beougher Wolfe. She was the widow of the late David W. Mohler, who died in 1996.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan, with the Rev. Dixie Bauman officiating. Interment will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Perry County.
Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the services.
Audrey Phillips Davis
Died: Friday, May 02, 2003
WELLSTON -- Audrey Phillips Davis, died Friday, May 2, 2003.
She is survived by two daughters, Jayne Davis Walsh and Judy Davis Snyder; and two sons, David Davis and Gary Davis.
Besides her parents, Lucious and Mary Murl Phillips, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Davis.
Friends may call at the J.P. Rogers Funeral Home, Wellston, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ridgewood Cemetery.
Kathryn Rider
Died: Friday, May 02, 2003
Age: 90
ROCKBRIDGE -- Kathryn Rider, 90, of Rockbridge, died Friday, May 2, 2003, at the Hocking Valley Community Hospital, Logan.
Born March 16, 1913, in Rockbridge, she was the daughter of the late William Rider and Ownie Huls Rider.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Hocking County. Calling hours at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home, Logan, will be held today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family on the web site www.brownfuneralservice.com.
Betty Jane Dearin
Died: Friday, May 02, 2003
Age: 77
THE PLAINS -- Betty Jane Dearing, 77, of The Plains, died Friday, May 2, 2003, at Mt. Carmel Hospital East, Columbus.
Born in New Floodwood, on March 5, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Sanford Call and Mattie Wicks.
A homemaker, she was a 50-year plus member of The Plains United Methodist Church, and was employed as a certified nurse at the former Mt. St. Marys Hospital for 12 years and a former employee of the former Goodyear Plant, Logan.
She is survived by her husband of 50-plus years, George R. Dearing; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert E. and Patsy Daring of The Plains; two grandchildren, Brian and Allison Dearing of The Plains; a sister, Mrs. Richard (JoAnn) Floyd of Cleveland; and a special friend, J.R. Gregory of The Plains; and a niece, Darlene Snowden of Dayton.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two infant children and brothers Chester, Edward, Deltcher and Damon Call.
A memorial service will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at The Plains United Methodist Church, 3 N. Plains Road, The Plains.
Mrs. Dearing's remains will be interred in Greenlawn Cemetery New Addition, Nelsonville, at a later date. The family requests memorials be made to The Plains United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 205, The Plains, Ohio 45780.
Arrangements are by Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville. Letters of condolences may be sent to the family at the website, www.brownfuneralservice.com.
Roy Franklin Riffle
Died: Friday, May 02, 2003
Age: 65
LONG BOTTOM -- Roy Franklin Riffle, 65, of Long Bottom, died Friday, May 2, 2003, at his residence.
Born May 3, 1937, in Racine, he was the son of the late Floyd and Lela Cook Riffle.
He is survived by his wife, Frona Bissell Riffle; a son Bruce Riffle, and daughters Pamela J. Rose, Betsy Kearns, Brenda Riffle and Julie Riffle.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the Fisher Funeral Home, Pomeroy. Burial will be in Meigs Memory Gardens.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be held today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Farmers Bank, Route 7, Tuppers Plains, Ohio 45783.
Friends may register and send condolences to www.fisherfuneralhomes.com.
Wilma Irene Pugh Loar
Died: Monday, May 12, 2003
Age: 81
MALTA -- Wilma Irene Pugh Loar, 81, of Malta, died Monday, May 12, 2003, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Born April 17, 1922, in Roxbury, she was the daughter of the late Alva H. and Wilda Rowland Pugh. She is survived by a son, Robert. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wiley Loar.
Services will be Saturday, 11 a.m., at Matheney Funeral Home, McConnelsville. Burial will be in Stockport Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
