Clyde D. Johnson
CARDINGTON -- Clyde D. Johnson, age 55, of North Marion Street in Cardington, passed away late Monday night Nov. 17, 2003, at the Morrow County Hospital.
Clyde was born on Sept. 2, 1948, in Sharrondale, Ky., to the late Hily Johnson and Dora Lee (Varney) Johnson who survives him.
Clyde graduated from Northmor High School in 1966. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Clyde was an active member of both the VFW Post 3297 and AMVETS Post 104 where he was the current Post Commander. He was employed as a fabricator at Delaware Warner Metal Worx.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his daughter, Constance Funk of Cardington; one stepson, Aaron Kincaid of Cardington; two grandchildren, Jacob and Shauna Funk of Cardington; two brothers, Robert Johnson and his wife, Judy, of Marion, Howard Johnson of Mount Gilead; one sister, Connie Beach and her husband, Tom, of Galion; special friend, Sherry Leopard and her children, Jeffrey and Ashley Leopard, all of Cardington.
Friends may call at Gompf Funeral Home in Cardington on Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, from 5-8 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Glendale Union Cemetery.
Malachi Allen Brooker-Davis
MARION -- Malachi Allen Brooker-Davis, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at Marion General Hospital. He was the firstborn son of Dan Davis II of Marion and April Brooker of New Bloomington
He is survived by grandparents, Debra and Dan Davis of Mount Gilead and Robbie Blankenship of Anyor, S.C.; great-grandma, Nancy Brooker of New Bloomington. He is also survived by a wonderful godmother, Angie Brooker of New Bloomington and godfather Kennie Deninger of Marion. He is survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandpa Dennis Allen Brooker and great-grandpa, Carl G. Brooker.
A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday in Agosta Cemetery beside grandpa and great-grandpa's grave with the Revs. Herb Jordan and Dave Jiles officiating. Calling hours will not be observed. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home.
Charles E. Walker
MARION -- Charles E. Walker, 50, Morral, died at 8:56 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, in Delaware County.
Born Feb. 8, 1953, in Marion, he was the son of Charles W. and Mary Lou (Klingel) Walker, who survive in Marion.
On Sept. 28, 1973, in Marion, he married the former Jody Chard, who survives.
An electrical engineer with Verizon for 23 years, he received a master's degree in business administration from Ashland University, a bachelor's of science from Franklin University, and was a graduate of Harding High School. He was a member of Ridgedale Lions Club and a former amateur radio operator and Marion County sheriff's deputy.
He also is survived by a son, Charles W. Walker; a daughter, Allison M. Walker; a brother, Kevin W. Walker of Marion; and four sisters, Diane E. (Don Butler) Walker and Susan K. Walker, both of Marion, Karen A. (Paul Yuckman) Walker-Sparks of Columbus, and Rose M. (Larry) Ridgeway of Hicksville.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Denzer Farison Hottinger Funeral Home, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, by Larry Cawley. Burial will be in Grand Prairie Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia Patient Family Fund in care of Denzer Farison Hottinger Funeral Home, 360 E. Center St., Marion, OH 43302.
Charles R. 'Boss' Seitter
PROSPECT -- Charles R. "Boss" Seitter, 48, Prospect, died at 3:48 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, at home.
He was born Nov. 11, 1955, in Mount Gilead to Jack and Shirley (Waddell) Seitter. They survive in Delaware.
He was employed by Patent Construction in Marion and formerly worked at General Castings in Delaware. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Amvets Post 138 in Marion.
He is also survived by a son, Robert (Toni) Seitter of Prospect; two daughters, Dawn (Brad Heater) Seitter and Tracy (Ricky Simones Jr.) Seitter, both of Galion; three brothers, Alvin Seitter, William (Rebecca) Seitter and Martin (Tammy) Seitter, all of Delaware; a sister, Irene (Rocky) Lawrence of Hyatts; his former wife, Kathy Seitter; and was Papa-dad to Kaycie, Emilee, Autumn, Angel, Bryce, Katelynn and Jocelynn.
Calling hours will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Gehm-Ballinger Funeral Home, Prospect. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, in Prospect Baptist Church in Prospect with the Rev. C. Rorke Warne officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. Cards are available at the funeral home.
William M. Daugherty
MARION -- William M. Daugherty, 81, of 321 Homer Street, Marion, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, at 6:05 a.m. at home.
He was born Sept. 17, 1922, in Marion to the late Edward L. and Ella E. (Lawler) Daugherty.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Thomas) Daugherty.
Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. He retired as a vice president of National City Bank of Marion, where he was manager of the Waldo branch for several years. He was a member of St. Mary Church, Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, Elks Lodge and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7201.
Also surviving are two stepsons, James (Ellen) Wylie of the Netherlands, Thomas (Tami) Wylie of Folsom, La.; stepdaughter, Deborah (Thomas) Williams of Marion; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. One brother is deceased.
Friends may call Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Gunder-Hall and Folk Funeral Directors, with parish prayers at 4 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary Church with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Graveside services will include Marion County United Veterans Council services.
Memorial contributions can be made to Quality of Life Hospice.
Robert Lee Carr
UPPER SANDUSKY -- Robert Lee Carr, age 73, of 319 Keller Court, Upper Sandusky, Ohio, died at 4:52 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at Wyandot County Nursing Home, Upper Sandusky, Ohio.
He was born Oct. 21, 1930, in Nevada, Ohio, to the late Clarence E. and Mollie E. (Horner) Carr.
On Jan. 28, 1950, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, he married Betty J. Swinehart; she survives.
He retired in 1995 as a bus mechanic for the Upper Sandusky School System. Prior to that, he was a farm implement mechanic at the former Upper Farm Service & Vent Implement of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Campbell Farm Supply, Marion, Ohio, and Galion International Harvester Implement Co., Galion, Ohio. He was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ, Upper Sandusky, Ohio. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He was a member of American Legion 225 and AMVETS 777 and a former member of VFW, all of Upper Sandusky, Ohio. He was an inventor and could fix everything and was a perfectionist. He enjoyed hunting mushrooms, fishing, camping and traveling to State Parks, liked nature, gardening, especially tomatoes.
He is survived by daughters, Mrs. Ron (Cathy) Abbott, LaRue, Ohio, Linda L. Carr, Upper Sandusky, Ohio; three grandchildren, Christy, Dayna and Ryan Abbott; and a brother, Darrell Carr, Tipp City, Ohio. Two brothers, Wilbur and Virgil, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. today, Dec. 3, 2003, at Bringman Clark & Co. Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Preston officiating. Burial will be in Nevada Cemetery, Nevada, Ohio. Calling hours were held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Military graveside services will be held by local veteran organizations.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wyandot County Home Health Agency or American Cancer Society c/o Bringman Clark & Co. Funeral Home, P.O. Box 246, Upper Sandusky, OH.
