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Dr. Nathan Scowden Hale
Died: Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Age: 85
Dr. Nathan Scowden Hale, 85, of Wilmington, died 3 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 30, 2002) at his home. He is survived by his wife, Margery.
Dr. Hale was born Feb. 25, 1917, in Wilmington, the second son of Dr. William Kelley Hale, a general surgeon, and Dessa Raydure Hale, a registered nurse anesthetist. His parents founded Wilmington's first hospital in 1914 on the northeast corner of West Locust and Spring streets, and in 1923, they founded Hale Hospital on West Main Street, which was the area's first "modern" hospital. Dr. Hale began his Wilmington practice in 1951 and served with Dr. Foster J. Boyd as the area's only general surgeons until 1970, when Dr. Ruth Hayes arrived. He retired from surgery in 1993 after 50 years in medical practice.
He was a life-long student of the natural sciences and shared his curiosity and knowledge freely. For years he was devoted to the design, planting and maintenance of the Hale Arboretum, which was started by his father on the Hale Hospital grounds, which was recently acquired by Clinton Memorial Hospital for current expansion. He was also instrumental in the establishment of the Hazard Arboretum at Wilmington College. For the past 12 years, Hale worked closely with Fredrik Anliot, professor of biology at Wilmington College, to find and measure the largest trees of each species in the county for a soon to be published catalogue. Working with Anliot, he provided ongoing watchdog service and documentation of pollution-caused fish kills in Lytle Creek. During his lifetime, he cultivated and planted thousands of trees, and many can be found today growing in all corners of Wilmington and residences throughout Clinton County. He also was an avid hunter and fisherman.
During his later years, Dr. Hale was presented with several honors, including a Certificate of Distinction for 50 Years of Medicine from The Ohio State Medical Association, Leadership Clinton Organizational Leader of the Year, community service awards from the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Clinton County Environmental Protection Association and having the Nathan S. Hale Walking/Hiking Trail in the J.W. Denver Williams Jr. Memorial Park dedicated to him. In 2000, he was conferred an honorary doctor of science degree from Wilmington College. Most recently, he was honored with the dedication of the Nathan Hale Covered Bridge by the Clinton County Rails to Trails.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Philip B., Frank A. and Jonathan K. Hale; three daughters-in-law, Yamile Soto, Cindy Mercer and Teresa Roberts Hale; two granddaughters, Dessa C. and Allison M. Hale; two sisters-in-law, Norma Hale and Beverly Sharp; two nephews, Layton C. and Alan B. Hale; and a great-nephew, Myron K. Hale.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Philip R. and Myron T. Hale.
Funeral services will be held privately by the family. A memorial service open to the public will be held at a later time. The family sincerely thanks everyone who has appreciated and loved Dr. Hale over the years. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to one of Dr. Hale's community interests and concerns. These include the City of Wilmington Parks System, Clinton County Environmental Protection Association/StreamKeepers, Clinton County Park District Commission, Clinton County Rails to Trails, Clinton Memorial Hospital Foundation art fund and arboretum fund, Downtown Wilmington Community Improvement Corporation Main Street Program, Faith Lutheran Church landscaping fund, Frank O. Hazard Arboretum of Wilmington College, Hospice of Clinton County and Sugar Grove Cemetery landscaping fund. Arrangements are under the direction of REYNOLDS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 327 N. South St., Wilmington.
Lucille E. Walls
Died: Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Age: 81
Lucille E. Walls, 81, of 580 E. Washington St., Sabina, formerly of Wilmington and New Vienna, died 1:15 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 30, 2002) at Autumn Years Nursing Center, Sabina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald "Don" Walls, who died Dec. 11, 1998. They were married Sept. 14, 1943.
Mrs. Walls was born Sept. 4, 1921, in Darke County, daughter of the late Henry and Laria Bertrum Tegtmeyer. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by three sons, Steve (Charlotte) Walls of Wilmington, Marvin (Tambra) Walls of Sabina and Pete (Marilyn) Walls of Wilmington; two sisters, Ruth Anderson and Mildred Boyer, both of Greenville; seven grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Walls; four brothers; and a sister.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at REYNOLDS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 327 N. South St., Wilmington, Sidney Clay officiating, with burial in New Vienna I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Southwest Ohio Service Area, 8899 Brookside Ave., West Chester, 45069.
William A. Ellis
Died: Monday, October 28, 2002
Age: 77
William A. Ellis, 77, of West Branch, Mich., died Oct. 28, 2002, at his residence following a lingering illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Christie Ellis. They were married for 10 years.
Mr. Ellis was born July 18, 1925, in Wilmington, son of the late Donald and Clarice Ayers Ellis. He was a retired executive from General Motors Flint Division. He had an engineering degree from the University of Dayton. He graduated from the officers training program at the University of Illinois and was a decorated World War II veteran of the 42nd Rainbow Division. He was a member of the Air Raiders Masons.
He is survived by a daughter, Jill Ellis of Cincinnati; an aunt, Kate Ayers; three cousins, Vaughn (Julie) Burton, Dottie Jean Gump and Jerry Junk; and many loyal friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jane Ellis.
Mr. Ellis did not want to have any services. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to The Stepping Stones Grief and Trauma Center, P.O. Box 1354, Bay City, Mich. 48708. Arrangements were under the direction of SISSON FUNERAL HOME, 135 N. Silverleaf St., Gladwin, Mich. 48624.
Mary Wandalee Beauchamp Pell
Died: Saturday, October 26, 2002
Age: 80
Mary Wandalee Beauchamp Pell, 80, of Blanchester, died Saturday (Oct. 26, 2002) in Blanchester. She is survived by her husband, Cliff Pell. They were married for 60 years.
Mrs. Pell was born March 3, 1922, in Cincinnati, daughter of the late Charles Beauchamp and Beulah Burns. She was a member of a social group at Friendship Acres and the Girl Scouts. She taught Sunday School at Moore's Fork Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children, Betty (Lawrence) Baker, Judy (John) Schaefer, Terry (Pam) Pell and Ron (Linda) Pell; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at TUFTS SCHILDMEYER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 120 W. Main St., Blanchester, with burial in Plainview Cemetery, Newtonsville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Continental Manor Nursing Home, 820 E. Center St., Blanchester, 45107, or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, 44720.
Fred M. Eakins
Died: Saturday, March 1, 2003
Age: 66
Fred M. Eakins, 66, of Beaver Pike Road in Waverly, Pike County, died 10:45 a.m. Saturday (March 1, 2003) at his home. His wife, Carol McKenzie Givens Eakins, survives. They were married May 24, 1985.
Mr. Eakins was born March 28, 1936, in Harveysburg, to the late Raymond Eakins and Sarah Fairchild Eakins. He was a retired power operator for Lockheed-Martin at Piketon. Mr. Eakins had served in the National Guard.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Eakins is survived by a son, Kevin (Jacki) Eakins of New Vienna; two daughters, Paula Sue (Tim) Williams of Lucasville, and Andrea Dawn (Donnie) Bradley of Waverly; five grandchildren, Kristin and Brian Eakins, Paul and Maria Williams and Bailey Caroline Bradley; a great-granddaughter, Haven Alexander
Nicole Bosier; two brothers, Cecil Eakins of Franklin
and Doug Eakins of Middletown; and two sisters, Patty Ann Dodds of Spring Valley and Debbie Petrey of Franklin.
A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Beaver Union Cemetery, with the Rev. Ronald Hines officiating. Friends may call at the BOYER FUNERAL HOME in Waverly, from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Ohio, 1805 27th St., Portsmouth, OH 45662.
June A. Barnes McMullen
Died: Friday, February 28, 2003
Age: 69
June A. Barnes McMullen, 69, of Blanchester, died Friday (Feb. 28, 2003) at her residence. Her first husband, Robert L. Barnes; and her second husband, Chuck McMullen, preceded her in death.
She was born June 18, 1933, in Cincinnati, daughter of the late Virgil R. Vaughan and Wilaminia Rueger. She was a member of the Blanchester Church of Christ.
She is survived by six children, Jo Ann (James) Kable of Blanchester, Sheryl (Thomas) Hicswa of Blanchester, Sandra (Rocky) Gray of Blanchester, Colleen S. (Dennis) Reist of Buford, S.C., Deborah (Jack) Wilson of Clarksville and Robert L. (Christine) Barnes of Blanchester; two stepchildren, Betty Baker of Xenia and David McMullen of Xenia; two brothers, Robert Vaughan of Danville and Russell Vaughan of Batavia; a sister, Deloris Watson of Cincinnati; 20 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers; two sisters; and two stepchildren, Charles W. McMullen and John Wendell McMullen.
Services will be noon Tuesday at the TUFTS SCHILDMEYER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 120 W. Main St., Blanchester, Audrey Dwyer officiating, with interment in Graceland Memorial Gardens, Milford. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, c/o Bethesda Foundation, P.O. Box 710784, Cincinnati, 45271.
