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BEAIRD Arthur H. "Harold" Beaird, age 76, June 10, 2002 at Doctors Hospital West. Retired from the Franklin Co. Welfare Department. Member Independent Order of Foresters. Veteran U.S. Navy WW II Pacific Theater. Preceded in death by wife Wilma "Billie" and son Gail. Survived by sons, Glen England, Brooklyn, N.Y., Gene (Tamara) Beaird, Columbus; grandsons, Jeremy Tudor and Michael Stephenson; close companion, Alberta Hall; and all her family nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St., Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Thursday 2-4 p.m., where service will be held 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Dr. Gerald Koster officiating.
BROCK Meredith Rhodes Brock, age 92, died at Westminster Towers in Bradenton, Fla., on June 11, 2002. Retired Engineer for the City of Columbus. Member of the Masonic Lodge No. 30 F&AM. Preceded in death by beloved wife Alice Evans Brock to whom he was married
70 years. Survived by loving daughter & son, Judy (Jim) Bush and M. Robert (Yvonne) Brock; eight loved grandchildren, Jim (Lisa) Bush, Erin (Dr. Carl) Bates, Shannon (Honorable Scott) Van Der Karr, Allison Bush, Brenda Bush-Sayre, Martin (Vicky) Brock, Teri (Joel) Serowoky and Dale (Debbie) Brock; nine great-grandchildren. He will always be remembered for his happy, fun-loving personality and tireless help to family, friends and neighbors. He had a love of music and played the organ and wrote poetry, some of which was published. As an avid golfer, he belonged to the elite group of "hole in one." At a young age, he loved flying and eventually owned his own plane. Family has requested no calling hours. Private entombment Green Lawn cemetery. Arrangements completed at the JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 West Broad St.
BURKE William Burke, age 78, June 12, 2002 at Columbus Health Care Center. Retired from Defense Construction Supply Center. Member St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church and The Knights of Columbus. Veteran US Navy. Preceded in death by parents, son Patrick Michael Burke, one brother and two sisters. Survived by wife, Florence Burke; daughter, Lisa (Greg) Ferrence; granddaughter, Amanda Ferrence; sister, Kathleen Winters; numerous friends, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St. Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday. Fr. Stan Beneki celebrant. Interment St. Joseph cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The American Heart Association. Prayer service 7:30 p.m. Friday.
BUTT Robert "Bob" Butt, age 79, of Columbus died Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at Pataskala Oaks Care Center, Pataskala, Ohio. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002 at CROUSE-KAUBER-SAMMONS FUNERAL HOME, 225 N. Main St., Johnstown, Ohio. Burial will be in Green Hill cemetery. Mr. Butt was born December 7, 1922 in Johnstown, Ohio to the late Roy and Daisy Mae Alberry Butt. He was owner of the Le-High Carryout, member of the US Army during WWII, a horse owner and loved to race horses. Survived by daughter, Rhonda (John) Thomson of Pataskala; son, Robert Caldwell of Springfield, Ohio; two brothers, Harold (Ruby) Butt of Hilliard and Francis (Wanata) Butt of Oxford, Ohio; sister, Tina Stefka of Johnstown; one grandson; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Wilda Hubbard Butt and one brother Floyd Butt. Family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2002 at the funeral home. An online memorial will be located at crousekaubersammons.plan4ever.com
CARMEAN Mary Patricia "Patty" (Powers) Carmean, age 76, of Grove City, went to be with her Lord on Monday, June 10, 2002. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and a graduate of Holy Family High School. Preceded in death by her parents Patrick and Florence Powers, an infant daughter Regina, and a sister Helen F. Campbell. Patty is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Robert Carmean; her beloved children, Daniel (Maureen) Carmean of Grove City, Pamela (Robert) Toms of IN, Robert (Janette) Carmean of Orient, Timothy and Michael Carmean of Athens and Barbara (Jeffrey) Johnson of Galloway; 14 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 584 West Broad St., Columbus. Fr. Shawn Corcoran officiating. Interment St. Joseph cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 793 W. State St., Columbus, OH 43222-9988 or Holy Family Food Pantry, 584 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215.
CARTER Mary Eldora Carter, age 78, of Columbus, died Monday, June 10, 2002 at Arlington Court Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her husband William S. Carter and her parents George A. & Esther (Thompson) Righter. Her survivors include her cousins, David Thompson, Georgia Summer, Mary Huiett & Dorothy Heffner and many friends. She was a member of the Chicago Avenue Christian Church and the Anchor Class as well as the Redman Lodge, Souix Tribe No. 128. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002 at the RUTHERFORD-SCHROYER FUNERAL HOME, 1278 West Broad Street, Columbus, with the Rev. Ed Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 7-9 p.m.
CHANEY Elsie F. Chaney, age 85, of Sabina, Ohio, died Tuesday June 11, 2002. Surviving are children, Richard (Ellen) Chaney and Stephen (Roxane) Chaney all of Columbus. Funeral service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Sabina Church of Christ, Sabina, Ohio. Visitation Friday from 5-8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Sabina Church of Christ or Hospice of Clinton County in care of Littleton Funeral Home, 104 N. Jackson, St., Sabina, Ohio 45169.
CHAPMAN Ardis Ellis Chapman, age 92, of Columbus, died Sunday, June 9, 2002 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born December 21, 1909 in Belle Center, Oh. to the late Claude Renick and Estelle (Williams) Ellis. Ardis is preceded in death by her husband Edward Michael Chapman and son Richard Owen Chapman. She is survived by her children, Elaine (Philip) Clark of Worthington, Michael (Arvella) Chapman of Centerburg, Hayden (Norma) Chapman of Columbus, Stefen (Corrine) Chapman of Troy, Oh. and Bronwen (Wayne) Schuetz of New Braunfels, Tex.; 21 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, very good neighbors and friends. She was formerly a secretary at Epworth United Methodist Church. Ardis was a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of 1812, Ohio Geneological Society, Society of First Families of Ohio, the Ohio Historical Society and the Welsh Society of Central Ohio. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2002 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, 614-885-4006. Interment Fairview cemetery, Belle Center, Oh. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. If they choose, friends may make memorial contributions to a charity of one's choice, in Ardis' memory.
CIRONE William Michael "Blu" Cirone, age 54, of Gahanna, on Monday June 10, 2002 at his residence. Retired after 31 years with Ameritech. Veteran U.S. Marine Corp, Viet Nam, Purple Heart recipient. Member of Communication Workers of America Local No. 4320. Preceded in death by mother Mary A. Cirone. Survived by wife, Nina Cirone and her children, Christopher Poches, Wendy Poches, Scott (Samantha) Poches; grandchildren, Taylor, Alexander and Lillian; father, Michael A. Cirone. Memorial Service 5 p.m. Saturday June 15, 2002 at New Life Community Baptist Church, 3690 Stygler Road, Gahanna. Contributions may be made to the family care of the church in Blu's memory. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL.
COLLIER Carolyn Sue Collier, age 57, died June 11, 2002 at Grant Hospital. Preceded in death by parents Melvin and Myrtle Howard, brother Donald, sisters Bobby Jean and Katherine. Survived by husband of 33 years, Eskel; sons, John (Brenda) Collier and Charles (Kathy) Collier; daughter, Nina (Jeff) Gregg; grandchildren, John "Bubby" Collier Jr., Ashley Collier and J.J., Cory and Nikki Gregg and 3 others; three brothers; three sisters; and many other friends and family. Friends may call at the JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Thursday 5-8 p.m. where service will be held 11 a.m. Friday Rev. Larry Burchett and Rev. Jerry Owens officiating. Interment Riverside cemetery, Mifflin Township.
CRAMTON Kathryn Cameron Redkey Cramton, age 102, of Martinsville, Ohio died June 12, 2002 at her home. Her husband, John Heber Cramton died Feb. 10, 1990. They were married
Dec. 16, 1926 in Hillsboro, Ohio. Mrs. Cramton is survived by daughter, Maxine Cramton of Columbus; one son, James H. Cramton of Martinsville; a granddaughter, Julie (Bryan) Holland of Cincinnati; a grandson, John H. Cramton of Columbus; a sister, Dorothy M. Koch of Wilmington, Ohio; and 3 great-grandchildren. Service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2002 at Martinsville United Methodist Church, Martinsville, Ohio with Rev. Michael Barthel officiating. Burial will follow in I.O.O.F. cemetery, Martinsville, Ohio. Friends may call at the church of Monday, June 17, 2002 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. time of service. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of REYNOLDS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 327 N. South St., Wilmington, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Martinsville United Methodist Church, 78 W. Main St., Martinsville, Ohio 45146 or Hospice of Clinton County, 61 E. Main St., Wilmington, Ohio 45177.
DAILEY Richard A. Dailey, age 61, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2002. Veteran of US Army. He was an outdoorsman and loved to fish and hunt. Preceded in death by parents Leonard and Margaret, and four brothers. Survived by daughters, Vicky, Robin (Steve) Rakes, and Cheryl; son, Tracy; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brothers, David and "Babe"; many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service 7:30 p.m. Friday at COOK & SON-PALLAY FUNERAL HOME, 1631 Parsons Ave. Family will receive friends before and after the service. Interment later in Obetz cemetery.
EDWARDS Kenneth R. Edwards, 54, June 12, 2002 at his home in Grandview Heights. Member of Crossroads Community Church. Survived by wife, Lu Taylor; daughters, Renee L. (David) Miller and Julie (Todd) Emrick; step-son, Jason (Julie) Taylor; faithful companion, Chase. Friends may call at the DEYO-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, 1578 W. First Ave., Grandview Hts., Friday 5-7 p.m., where service will be Saturday 10 a.m. Pastor Rob McCorkle officiating. Private interment Union cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 793 W. State St., Columbus, OH 43222 or the Kidney Cancer Assn., 1234 Sherman Ave., Suite 203, Evanston, Ill. 60202-1375.
FRY Doris Jean Fry, age 75, of Westerville died June 11, 2002 at Mt. Carmel-St. Ann's Hospital. Born December 16, 1926 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Preceded in death by husband Marvin J. Fry, parents Thomas and Leona Kelly and brother Thomas Kelly. Survived by children, Catherine (Glenn) Garland, Janet Cassady, Cheryl (Roy) Wells, James (Jane) Fry, Mary Ann Fry, Thomas (Heidi) Fry, Daniel Fry, Kelly Starr, and Karen (Chris Angleberger) Fry; grandchildren, Amanda, Ryan, Jason, Aaron, Caitlin, Patrick, Holly, Michael and Nicole; sister, Judy Haas; and brother, Charles Kelly. Family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Thursday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna, Ohio. Funeral Service will be held 12 Noon Friday, June 14, 2002 at Church of the Resurrection, 6300 East Dublin-Granville Road, New Albany, OH. Father Tom Petry officiating. Burial at Resurrection cemetery. Email expressions of sympathy to dfry8@schoedinger.com
GADDIS-SMITH Mary Ella "Mae" Gaddis-Smith, age 81, passed June 9, 2002 at OSU East. Member of Wesley United Methodist Church for over 54 years. Retired employee of Ohio State University as a cook. Member of Women's Auxiliary Sam Mason Post No. 690. Survived by loving husband of 62 years, Saint Elmo "Smitty" Smith; children, Elmer "Sonnie" (Mary) Smith, Michael (Pam) Smith, Shirley (Barry) Mixon, Kenneth (Jenifer) Smith and Gloria Smith; 11 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 6 step great-grandchildren; loving and devoted niece Ada R. Fowler; cousin, Willie Ella Seals of California; sisters-in-law, Sara E. Smith of Columbus, Lu Ella and Willie Mae Gaddis, Rozetta Hampton of Hattiesburg, MS; host of nieces, nephews and close friends. Service of memory Saturday 10 a.m. Wesley UMC, 684 Oakwood Ave., Pastor Wayne Gaddis of Los Angeles, Calif. officiating. Family will receive friends Saturday 9 a.m. until time of service. Interment Glen Rest memorial Estate. Services entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St.
GIEHL Charles R. "Dick" Giehl, age 83, of Columbus, Ohio died June 10, 2002 after a long illness. Retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Company. Preceded in death by parents John & Edith Giehl and brother Ray; survived by wife, Margaret; son & daughter-in-law, Richard & Bonnie; daughter Pam; granddaughter, LaRisha; great granddaughter, Cierra; sisters, Joan Long, Betty Hunter and Mary Ann Peterman. Funeral service Thursday 2 p.m. EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where friends may call from 12-2 p.m. Pastor Dwight Bennett officiating; private interment Asbury cemetery; in lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Children's Hospital Cancer Department, PO Box 16810, Columbus, Ohio 43272.
HAIRSTON Jesse Hairston, age 64, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2002 at Mt. Carmel East Med Ctr. Retired line worker at Ross Labs. He was preceded in death by parents John W. & Pearl Hairston, 4 brothers, 2 sisters. Survived by wife of 46 years, Betty Hairston; daughters, Jessica (James) Moody of Columbus, Jennifer Hairston of Wilksborough, NC, & Judy (George) Silar of Columbus; sisters, Daisy Rivers & Stella Joseph of Cleveland, Ohio; 8 grandchildren; close friends, James & Jean Cocroft and family; and a host of nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2002 at Triedstone Baptist Church, 858 E. 3rd Ave. Elder James Kendrick eulogizing. Friday 3-5 p.m. Mr. Hairston will lie in state at the funeral home and family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until time of service. Burial at East Lawn cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to GARY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 2154 E. Main St., Bexley. 235-GARY
HARRIS Marshall Odell Harris, age 78, departed his life Sunday, June 9, 2002 at Grant Hospital. Born January 28 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was a devoted father and husband. Retired from the US Air Force and Columbus Public Schools. Survived by loving wife, Helen Harris; daughters, Robertta (Russell) Woody and Elsie Thomas; sister, Beatrice Smith; grandchildren, Robertta (Al) Rios, Russell Woody, Pearleen and Anthony Thomas. Service of Memory Friday 2 p.m. in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street. Brenda Thomas, officiating. Colonel Russell Woody, eulogist.
HARTSOUGH Mary E. Hartsough, age 86, formerly of Dublin, died Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at Convalarium at Indian Run. Preceded in death by husband Charles W. Hartsough and daughter Sharon L. Bowers. Survived by daughter, Charlene (Bill) Pope; grandchildren, Linda Pope, Karen (Mike) Fisher, Matthew and Jennifer Bowers; brothers, Howard (Angelica) Davis, Dale (Sadie) Davis; other relatives and friends. Longtime member Indianola Church of Christ, current member Worthington Christian Church. Funeral Service 1 p.m. Sat., June 15, 2002 at THE RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy Street (Powell Road), Powell. Bill Benge officiating. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Burial Dublin cemetery.
