USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
VIRGINIA PORTER
Virginia June Porter, 83, Nelsonville, died Wednesday, March 1 at O'Bleness Hospital, Athens.
Born June 27, 1916, Nelsonville, daughter of the late William E. and Bessie Mae Lanning Bowers, she was the widow of Marion Joe Porter, who died Aug. 7, 1977.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville.
Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery, Nelsonville.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 Friday at the funeral home.
HAZELMAE TRADER
Hazel Mae Trader, 84, Logan, died Wednesday, March 1 at her residence.
Born March 17, 1915, Washington County, Pa., daughter of the late Craig and Alice Drake Owings, she was the widow of Hollie Trader Sr., who died in 1987.
Surviving are a son, Hollie Trader Jr. of Gore; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Sheila) West of Logan; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Donald (Mildred) Stewart of Logan and Alberta Yates of Georgia.
She also was preceded in death by two great-grandchildren; a brother, John Owings; and a sister, Grace Patterson.
Graveside funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Oak Grove cemetery with the Rev. Vernon Barrell officiating.
Interment will be in Oak Grove cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan.
DANIEL W. HAUCK
Daniel W. Hauck, 79, Logan, died Thursday, March 2 at his residence.
Born April 22, 1920, Luthersburg, Pa., he was the son of the Wesley and Caroline Biele Hauck.
Arrangements were by Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home.
PAULINE TUCKER
Pauline J. Tucker, 79, 133 Maple Heights, New Lexington, died Tuesday, Feb. 29.
Born March 6, 1920, Rehoboth, daughter of the late Archibald and Hattie Noble Goodin, she was the widow of Charles E. "Gene" Tucker, who died May 3, 1989.
A lifelong resident of Perry County, she was a member of First United Methodist Church in New Lexington and the Flossie Wilbur Circle of the church. She was a member of White Shrine, a 50-year member of Carnation Chapter 167 OES, past Worthy Matron and a past Grand Representative of British Columbia in Ohio.
She also was a member of VFW Auxiliary, Daughters of Union Veterans, Advance Club and New Lexington High School Alumni Association, where she served as secretary.
Surviving are three sons, Tom Tucker of Dublin, Ed (Paula) Tucker of Logan and Ron Tucker of Dublin; four grandchildren, Teri Tucker of Reynoldsburg, Todd Tucker of Columbus, Traci Tucker of Dublin and Tyler Tucker of Logan; two great-grandchildren, Nathan Johnson of Reynoldsburg and Kaleigh DeLong of Dublin; two sisters-in-law, Elinor Tucker of Crooksville and Esther Goodin of New Lexington; and several nieces and nephews.
She also was preceded in death by four brothers, Thomas Goodin, William Goodin, Eugene Goodin and Ray Goodin; and a sister, Eva M. Bradley.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, New Lexington, with the Rev. Joel Harbarger officiating.
Burial will be in New Lexington cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 today at Roberts Funeral Home, New Lexington.
Eastern Star memorial services will be held 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions be made to American Cancer Society.
CARL GIBSON
Carl Archer Gibson, 92, Nelsonville, died Thursday, March 2 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens.
Born Aug. 1, 1907, Nelsonville, he was the son of the late Arthur E. and Annie E. King Gibson.
He was owner of Gibson's Bakery with his brother, Edward, for more than 60 years.
Surviving are a daughter, Ann Hartman of Nelsonville; a grandson, Carl (Brenda) Hartman of Nelsonville; a granddaughter, Liza Pennington of Logan; and two great-grandchildren, Nicole Hartman and Aaron Pennington.
He also was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Gibson, and a special friend, Imelda Smith.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today at Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, Nelsonville, with the Rev. Gary Carlson officiating.
Interment will be in Greenlawn cemetery, Nelsonville.
PATTY J. ALLTOP
Patty J. Alltop, 49, New Straitsville, died Saturday, March 4 at Ohio District Council Nursing Home, Zanesville.
Born Jan. 3, 1951, Murray City, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Edna Coakley Cook.
She was a former employee of Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Logan.
Surviving are a daughter, Melissa Alltop Dawkins of Moxahala; a son, Milo W. Alltop III of New Straitsville; a brother, Elsworth Cook of Carthage, Ind.; a sister, Marilyn Allberry of Logan; two grandsons, Cody Dawkins of Moxahala and Gaven Alltop of Logan; and several nieces and nephews.
She also was preceded in death by two brothers, Rollen and James Cook; two sisters, Emogene Johnson and Nancy Warner; and a grandson, Eli Dawkins.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at J. E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Walnut Street, Shawnee, with the Rev. Harold Kellenbarger officiating.
Burial will be in New Straitsville cemetery.
Friends may call anytime after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, and the family will be in attendance from 2 to 4 and after 6.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio District Council Nursing Home, 3125 E. Pike, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.
MELVIN J. BLACKBURN
Melvin Joseph Blackburn, 55, Nelsonville, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon, March 3, 2000.
Born on May 31, 1944, in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Melvin L. and Virginia Graf Blackburn.
Mel was a 1962 graduate of Nelsonville High School, attended the University of Maryland and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, and president of Nelsonville-York Athletic Boosters.
Mel was chairman of the Nelsonville High School Alumni Scholarship investment fund and was a member of the Nelsonville Elks Lodge 543, Logan Moose 873, Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce, and The Ohio State University Buckeye Club, The Script Ohio Club and the Green and White Club.
Mel was also a past member and former chairman of the Nelsonville Recreation Commission.
Mel sponsored and coached boys and girls athletic programs. Dedicated to the sports programs at Nelsonville-York High School, he personally transported the football team's equipment to all away games for the past six years.
Mel spearheaded a renovation of the Nelsonville-York Gymnasium and weight room and expanded and updated the trophy cases. He was actively fund-raising for the new baseball/softball fields, football practice area, and sports center at Nelsonville-York High School and the 2002 NYHS ladies basketball trip to San Diego.
He was the driving force for fund-raising for N-Y athletics for the past five years.
In 1999, Mel donated to The Ohio State University furnishings for the players' lounge at the Bill Davis Baseball Stadium. Mel and his wife Nickie have contributed to The Ohio State University athletics, marching band and the grant-in-aid scholarships for over 15 years.
Mel was a generous benefactor of community projects. With his son JR, he was actively involved with the revitalization of The Parade of the Hills Festival. He contributed to Hocking College and cooperated in public service endeavors for residents of SEPTA Center. He was a member of the St. Mary of the Hills and N-Y High School Athletic bingos.
Blackburn Appliances has been a family affair since 1945, when Melvin's mother and father began their business at 346 Chestnut St. Both Mel and his sister, Mary, began working in the business when they were youngsters. When Mel returned from military service in 1968, he rejoined his father in business.
In 1976, when his father retired, Mel purchased the 5, 000-square-foot business. His success in the business led to several expansions. The first was in 1985 when he purchased a new building at 947 Chestnut St. and added home furnishings, becoming Blackburn Home Furnishings and Appliances.
The next expansion was the purchase of a lot at 950 E. Canal St., where he built the largest retail establishment in Southeastern Ohio, an accomplishment of which Mel was extremely proud. The showrooms at the Canal Street location were accomplished in three phases in 1991, 1995 and 1999, and their completion brought the square footage of the business to 35, 000 square feet.
Mel never met a stranger, loved family and friends ferociously and was a generous human being.
He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Nickie Keller Blackburn; a daughter, Debra Mary; two sons, Keller Joseph and Melvin Joseph Jr. (JR) and Thomas W. Schmitz, all of Nelsonville; two sisters, Mary T. Blackburn Sparks of Nelsonville and Julie Ann Blackburn of Jackson; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Betty Jo and David P. Parsley of Nelsonville and Karen and Joe Pidcock of Athens; three nephews; six nieces; three great-nieces; three great-nephews; and special friends Delbert and Mary Kuhn of Nelsonville.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother; his stepmother of 25 years, Virginia North Blackburn; and a brother-in-law, Ralph T. Sparks.
Friends may call at Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 p.m. today.
The body will be moved to St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church in Buchtel for calling hours from 6 to 8 p.m. today, where a Christian wake service will be held at the church at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, with Father John Mucha officiating.
Interment will be at Greenlawn cemetery.
The family suggests contributions be made to the Nelsonville High School Alumni Scholarship Fund and to St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church Renovation Fund.
TERRY CHALFANT
Terry L. Chalfant, 52, Jacksonville, died Saturday, March 4 at his residence.
Born Feb. 6, 1948, Athens County, son of Florence Kidd Chalfant of Jacksonville and the late Ernest Chalfant, he was married
to Terese Rose Lanning Chalfant, who survives.
He also was preceded in death by his first wife, Cathy Oskey Chalfant.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cardaras Funeral Home, Glouster, with Pastor Jane Doughton officiating.
Military services will be conducted by the Combined Veterans Honor Guard.
Cremation will follow with burial at a later date.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home.
Eagles memorial services will be conducted 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
VIOLA F. EBY
Viola F. Eby, 92, Lancaster, died Sunday, March 5 at Sunbridge.
Daughter of the late Edwin and Louetta Francisco Fox, she was the widow of Vernon Eby.
She was retired from Anchor Hocking and a member of Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church and Olivedale Senior Citizens.
Surviving are two stepdaughters, Mrs. Leroy (Shirley) Morrison of Logan and Mrs. Bob (Mary) Eby; a step-granddaughter, Mrs. Ed (Tami) Davis; a stepgrandson, Jeff Davis; three brothers, Russ Fox of Lancaster, Doid Fox of Rockbridge and Chet Fox of Buckeye Lake; three sisters, Mabel Evans, Gladys Weaver and Helen Drumm; and several nieces and nephews.
She also was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Bush; her second husband, Tillman Courtright; a daughter, Delores Marie Bush; four brothers, Cecil, Henry, Ralph and Floyd Fox; and a sister, Lilly Spires.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home, Lancaster, with the Rev. John W. Harra officiating.
Burial will be in Maple Grove cemetery, Lancaster.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions be made to Sixth Avenue United Methodist Church of Olivedale Senior Citizens.
