Alabama School Yearbooks by State and County
Anna Leach
Died: Thursday, April 18, 2002
WELLSTON -- Anna Marie "Annie" Leach, 74, of Wellston, died Thursday, April 18, 2002, at her residence.
She was born Sept. 27, 1927, in Paintsville, Ky.
She is survived by her children, Patty Manring, Michelle Jenkins, Steve Leach and Jim Leach.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Agnes Harris; her husband, James Leach; and a daughter, Pamela Leach.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at McWilliams Funeral Home, McArthur. Burial will be in Ridgewood Cemetery.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be held Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Nellie Smith
Died: Tuesday, April 16, 2002
WELLSTON -- Nellie M. Smith, 81, of Wellston, died Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe.
Born Oct. 20, 1920, in Wellston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Isabelle Brown.
She is survived by children Earlma Corvin, Gene Smith, Bruce Smith, Greg Smith, Shirley Smith, Debbie Bishop, Randy Smith, Larry Smith and Pam West.
She also was preceded in death by children Earl Smith, Isabelle Smith and Pauline Davis.
Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at J. P. Rogers Funeral Home, Wellston, with burial in Ridgewood Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home today from 4 to 8 p.m.
Contributions may be made to the America Diabetes Association.
Rickie Andrade
Died: Saturday, April 13, 2002
CUTLER -- Rickie Allen Andrade, 47, of East Canton, died Saturday, April 13, 2002, in Canton.
Born Dec. 1, 1954, in Cutler, he was the son of Ada Mayle of East Canton and the late Manuel G. Andrade. He is survived by a special friend, Lisa Collins.
Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Stone-Matheney Funeral Home, Chesterhill.
Friends may call at the funeral home today from 6 to 9 p.m.
Ann Sinclair
Died: Tuesday, April 9, 2002
ATHENS -- Ann Sinclair, 81, of Piketon, formerly of Athens, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at Pike Community Hospital in Waverly, after an extended illness.
Born in Athens County on June 3, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Ada Rickabaugh Stanley.
She is survived by three daughters, Billie Jean (Robert Barrett) of Athens, Nola (Ron) Bretz of South Charleston and Gayle Sinclair of Piketon; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and a brother, Luther Stanley of Anchorage, Alaska.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Noel Sinclair, in 1991; two sons, Ronald North and Robert Sinclair; three daughters, Virginia and Rita North and Vonda Sinclair; three brothers, Floyd, Tom and Homer Stanley; and two sisters, Dorothy Watkins and Frances Leidinger.
Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home in Athens, with Dave Cogar officiating. Burial will be in Burson Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home today from 5 to 8 p.m.
Anthony Mayle Sr.
Died: Sunday, April 7, 2002
CHESTERHILL -- Anthony Wayne Mayle Sr., 54, of Columbus, died Sunday, April 7, 2002, at Mount Carmel West Medical Center in Columbus.
Born Oct. 6, 1947, in Amesville, he was the son of William Mayle and Sarah Faye Mayle.
He is survived by his wife, Freda Mayle; two sons, Anthony Mayle Jr. and Mark Mayle; and three daughters, Marie Mayle, Jeanette Mayle and Annette Mayle.
Services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Mount Hermon Church. Burial will be in Mount Hermon Cemetery.
Friends may call at Stone-Matheney Funeral Home in Chesterhill on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and at the church on Thursday one hour prior to services.
Thom Wright II
Died: Monday, June 3, 2002
ATHENS -- Thom Wright II, 22, of Lenox-New Lyme Road, Jefferson, died Sunday afternoon, June 30, 2002, in a drowning accident in Louisville, Ky.
Thom was born March 14, 1980, in Madison, son of Thomas D. and Nancy L. Austin Wright. He had been a Geneva and Jefferson resident all of his life. He was a 1998 graduate of Jefferson Area High School and a 2002 graduate of Ohio University with a degree in education. Thom just took a position in Washington, D.C., teaching inner-city kids how to prepare for college.
Thom was a member of Jefferson United Methodist Church, where he was involved in the Youth Group, Inspiration, John's Island Mission Team and supporting the homeless at St. Herman's House in Cleveland. He volunteered at the Salvation Army.
During his high school career, Thom was involved in Model U.N., wrote for the school newspaper, ran cross-country, was in the National Honor Society and attended Kent State University during his junior and senior years. He loved to play the guitar and was in many local bands and also bands at Ohio University. At OU, he was a member of Positive Action, a politically active group for social change; CARE, an organization to assist individuals to become better teachers; and DIY conferences, people sharing to increase individual strengths. He worked in the summer tutoring program in Athens, was a strong supporter of women's rights, and was a considerate and compassionate individual. His gifts to family and friends always were unique and meaningful. He was a true vegetarian and a minimalist. Thom loved to cook, and enjoyed his music and being with his family and friends.
He is survived by his parents, Thomas D. and Carole A. Wright of Jefferson, and Nancy L. Austin of Austinburg Twp.; a lifelong friend, Jann E. Rahe of Austinburg; a brother and sister-in-law, Mark J. and Susana I. Yourcheck of Ellicott City, Md.; a sister, Tanya J. Yourcheck of Baltimore, Md.; grandparents Betty L. Austin of Geneva and Ann M. and Les C. Phillips of Jefferson; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by grandparents Samuel A. Austin, and Orville R. and Rachel Wright.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at Jefferson United Methodist Church, 125 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, with the Rev. Meredith Coleman of the church and the Rev. Glen Warner of Second Congregational United Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Geneva.
Calling hours will be Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Fleming Funeral Home Inc., 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Thom Wright Educational Scholarship Fund; envelopes will be at the funeral home and church.
Brent Carpenter
Died: Sunday, June 2, 2002
ALBANY -- Brent Weber Carpenter, 48, of Albany, died unexpectedly at his home late Saturday evening, June 2, 2002.
Born Dec. 10, 1953, in Athens, he was the son of Grace Miller Carpenter of Athens and the late Paul W. Carpenter Sr. He was a construction worker and a former employee of the Athens Kroger store. He was a 1976 graduate of Willoughby South High School, where he lettered in baseball and basketball. He attended Athens schools prior to moving to Willoughby. He was an avid Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians fan, a member of Albany Veterans of Foreign Wars, an Army veteran and a member of the Ohio National Guard.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his former wife, Clara Topolosky Carpenter of Athens; a son, Todd Carpenter of Athens; a sister, Paula (Rick) Bragga of Athens; a brother, Paul W. Carpenter Jr. of Athens; nephews Paul W. Carpenter III of Mandeville, La., Clinton W. Carpenter of Athens and Jay Bragga of Columbus; a niece, Sara (Michael) Mulcahy of Savannah, Ga.; great-nephews, Justin Carpenter of Mandeville and Eric Mulcahy of Savannah, Ga.
He was preceded in death by a special friend, Diana Foss.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Athens First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mary Jo Yeakel officiating.
Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. A reception will immediately follow the service in the church's fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cleveland Browns Foundation (Education of Disadvantaged Youth in Northeast Ohio) 1065 W. Third St., Cleveland, 44114.
Arrangements are by Jagers and Sons Funeral Home, Athens.
Ralph Harder
Died: Sunday, June 2, 2002
RACINE -- Ralph J. Harder, 38, of Morning Star Road, Racine, died Sunday, June 2, 2002, at his residence.
Born Jan. 6, 1964, in Pomeroy, he was the son of the late Bob and Dorothy Circle Harden of Racine.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Jean Sloter Cleek Harden; and two stepchildren, Jeremy and Jenny Cleek.
Services will held Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Cremeens Funeral Home in Racine. Burial will be in Carmel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home today from 5 to 9 p.m.
Nancy Johnson
Died: Saturday, June 1, 2002
REEDSVILLE -- Nancy Louise Johnson, 52, of Reedsville, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, at her residence.
Born Nov. 15, 1949, in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Edwin and Esta Glover White. She is survived by daughters Sharon Barber, Karen Johnson and Debbie Moodispaugh. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Frank Johnson Sr., and an infant son.
Services will be Tuesday, 11 a.m., at White Funeral Home, Coolville. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery, Gallipolis.
Friends may call at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m.
