HYDEN - Roscoe Day, born March 1, 1915 departed this life on Dec 23, 2008 at the age of 93 years, 9 months and 23 days old. He was born at Cutshin, KY the son of the late William H. Day and the late Mallie Maggard Coots. Roscoe was a retired coal miner having been employed by the Blue Diamond Coal Co, Leatherwood, KY. He had over 29 years of service in the mining industry. Roscoe was a member of the United Mine Workers and Southern Labor Union. He had also served in the three C's camp during World War II. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and pick-up trucks as hobbies. Roscoe was affiliated with the Church of Christ and had been a life-long resident of Leslie County, KY, living at 6194 Cutshin Rd, Smilax, KY, at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his parents: William Day and Mallie Coots, one son-in-law: Don Wax and a host of treasured brothers and sisters. He leaves surviving the following relatives: his loving and devoted wife of 70 years: Callie Minia! rd Day of Smilax, KY; one son: Edward Day of Harrodsburg, KY; four daughters: Irene Wax of Big Stone Gap, VA, Ulene Lewis and husband Fred Lewis of Hyden, KY, Arlene Alsgaard and husband, Dr. Hartley Alsgaard of Yankton, SD, Orlene McEachern of Harrodsburg, KY; one sister: Polly Cornett of Hazard, KY. Also survived by ten grandchildren: Clyde Franks, Edward Franks, Karen Chase, Regina Davis, Cheryl Lewis, Melissa Sparks, Dawn Marie Day, Paxton Alsgaard, Hannah Callie Alsgaard, Travis McEachern and by 15 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and a host of other treasured relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Roscoe Day will be held at 11am Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Joe Lewis and Danny Day officiating. Burial will follow in the Roscoe and Callie Day Cemetery located at Smilax, KY. The following will serve as pallbearers: Clyde Franks, Edward Franks, Paxton Alsgaard, Travis McEachern, Rodney Coots and honora! ry pallbearer, nephew, Billy Ray Coots. Visitation will be held from 5 -9pm Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at the funeral home chapel. You may send your condolences at www.walkerfuneralhomesllc.com Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 12/25/2008

LYKINS, Gayle Ann 58, of Lebanon and formerly of Morrow passed peacefully Thursday, December 18, 2008 at Hospice of Cincinnati. Born January 21, 1950 the daughter of Eddie and Marie (Hillard) Lykins, Gayle was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all that came into her life. A 1968 graduate of Little Miami High School, she received her RN degree from Kettering College of Medical Arts and had worked fro many years at Pine Crest Nursing center in Morrow, Bethesda North Hospital and had recently been employed at Hospitality East Nursing Ctr. In Xenia and was a member of the Lebanon Eagles. Preceded in death by her parents, sister Judy Gambrel, grandparents Fred and Anna Hillard, Aunt Jan Huddleson and uncle Fred "Buck" Hillard, she is survived by son Patrick (Lisa) Jaeger of Lebanon, sisters Charlene (Charlie) Pennix and Terri (Rob) Swearingen all of Morrow, brother Rick Lykins, aunts Freda Kilburn and Barbara Hillard of Morrow, grandchildren Tyler and! Ashley and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation and funeral service was held Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Stine-Kilburn Funeral Home, Lebanon with Rev. John Holbrook officiating. Memorials requested to Hospice of Cincinnati. Published in The Western Star on 12/25/2008

FROST, Jessie B. (Bishop) 95, of Maineville, passed peacefully Sunday, December 21, 2008 at the Mason Heal Care center. Born April 5, 1913 in Clay County, KY., the daughter of James A.G. and Sophie (Allen) Bishop, she was a devoted wife mother and grandmother. She loved reading, sewing and cooking and was a long time devoted member of the Hopkinsville Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her parents and sons Alex and Charlie Clay Ledford and husbands Roy Ledford of Arizona, Bill Ledford of Morrow, Wendell Ledford of Indiana and Jerry Ledford of Clay Co., KY., daughters Joan (Eugene) Callahan of Maineville and Sophie (Calvin) Davidson of Clay Co., KY., sister Julie (Elbert) Hudson of Richmond, KY., nineteen grandchildren and a host of great and great-great grandchildren. Visitation and funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at Stine Kilburn Funeral Home, Lebanon with burial in the Deerfield Cemetery, South Lebanon. Condolences may be expressed to the family ! at www.stinekilburnfuenralhome.com Published in The Western Star on 12/25/2008

MARCUM, Linda Sue age 64 of Englewood, died Tuesday, December 23, 2008. She was a Gamma Knife Survivor at Kettering Hospital. She enjoyed Bingo with her neighbors at Englewood Village. She also enjoyed fishing and being with her family whom she loved. Preceded in death by her parents Vinard and Hazel Stidham. Survived by 2 daughters Lisa Howard of Dayton, Amy Marcum of W. Milton, 2 sons Bob Lloyd of Dayton, Bruce (Rose) Lloyd of Dayton, 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and 1 brother Alan Stidham of MO. She will be missed by all. Special thanks to Crossroads Hospice for their dedicated love and care. Services 2:00 p.m. Monday at Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home & Crematory 5555 Philadelphia Dr. at N. Main St. Interment Willowview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice in Lindas memory. On-line condolences for the family may be sent to www.bakerhazelsnider.com. Published in the Dayton Daily News from 12/24/2008 - 12/25/2008

DAY Henry Hugh "Buck" Day, age 77, of Hilliard, passed away December 23, 2008. He was a member of Hilltop Community Full Gospel Church. Retired U.S. Air Force, 23 years service serving in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. Henry also retired from The Ohio State University food service department with 24 years service. Preceded in death by loving wife Ruth F. Day, 2004, parents Edgar P. and Virginian E. Day, brother Clarence, and sisters Elizabeth, and Dorthy Redden. Survived by children, Sandra (Lee) Day Bjerke of Minneapolis, MN, Henry (Leslie) H. Day, Jr. of Indianapolis, IN, Karen Sue (Mahendra "Rajesh") Samkaran of Galloway, Barry Gene Day of Minneapolis, MN, Llyod Dean Day of Hilliard, Geneva Ann Day of Columbus, Ronald Ryan Day of Hilliard; cherished grandfather of D'Arcy, Sarah, Thomas, Jennifer, Jeffery, Adam, Eric, Michael, Jessica, Alyssa, and Madison; great- grandfather to Austin, Jeffery Jr., Layne Marin, Kadence, and Abigale; brothers, Fred P. Day Sr., Ronald C. (S! usan) Day, Edgar P. Day, Jr., Frank J. (Debra) Day, Kenneth R. (Linda) Day, Sr.; and sister, Charlotte (Glenn) Meador, Sr.; numerous loving relatives and friends. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Friday at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. www.tiddfuneralservice.com Published in The Columbus Dispatch from 12/25/2008 - 12/26/2008

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Hi Folks, Is Dony,Kentucky in Floyd County,KY????? HAMILTON, Ray age 79 of Troy passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2008 in Kindred Hospital, Dayton. He was born in Dony, Kentucky on March 12, 1929 the son of Tandy & Zella (Moore) Hamilton. He was a carpenter in the Dayton area for many years. He is survived by his children Larry (Donna) Hamilton of Mansfield, Lois (Mike) Crawford of Tipp City, Debbie (Quention) Short of McDowell, Kentucky, Wilma Martin of Teaberry, Kentucky, 14 grandchildren Scott (Shelly) Hamilton, Kim Allen, Chris Dacre, Marc Dacre, Angel Hamilton, Adam Hamilton, Ryan (Stephanie) Crawford, Jonathan (Kara) Crawford, Jamie (Mike) Poynter, Chandra (Brandon) Traylor, Mary Beth Short, Emily (Jamie) Hamilton, Nick (Kandace) Martin, and Nathan Martin, 14 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a loving dad, grandpa, great grandpa and great great grandpa, and will be missed by everyone who knew him. A gathering of family and friends! will be held on Friday, December 26, 2008 from 4-7 pm in the JENNINGS FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr. Tipp City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Rev. James Carder officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Rays memory to your favorite charity. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 12/24/2008

BLEDSOE, Virgie Age 89, a long-time resident of Brookville, passed away, Saturday, December 20, 2008 at The Oaks of West Kettering. She was born in Scott County, VA on June 12, 1919. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Johnie Bledsoe, parents Samuel M. Vaughn & Bessie (Reynolds) Vaughn; sisters Maude Newton & Ethel Skaggs, brother Milo T. Vaughn, & sons-in-law Lawrence Gibson & Robert Blakeley. She is survived by her daughters Opal M. Gibson, Velda (David) Baker, Jewel Blakeley, & Elizabeth Bledsoe. She was a beloved grandma and "Mimie" to Lori (Doug) Gilbert, Lisa (Brad) Blankenship, Nathaniel Sybenga, Amy Sybenga, Emma Sybenga & Jeremiah Fisher; a great-grandmother to Trenton Gilbert, Dylan Gilbert, Bryant Eaton, Lily Blankenship, & Tristan Blankenship; brothers Sam Mart Vaughn & Billy Vaughn; sisters Nelle Hawkins, Rosalee Fannon, Stella Litton, Hazel Collier, & Jeanette Crenshaw. Virgie accepted Christ at an early age and lived her faith daily. Services! will be held 11AM, Sat. Dec. 27 at Red Hill Memorial Church, Duffield, VA Burial to follow at Bledsoe Cemetery, Canton, VA. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at Church. If desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, Miami Valley Chapter 3797 Summit Glen Dr. G100, Dayton, OH 45449, or the Dayton Right to Life, 425 N. Findlay St, Dayton, OH 45404. Local arrangements by GILBERT-FELLERS FUNERAL HOME, 950 ALBERT RD., BROOKVILLE. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 12/24/2008

YATES Violet Mae Yates, age 99, died Monday, December 22, 2008 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Violet was born on the family farm in Fulton, Ohio on April 16, 1909 the daughter of Jessie L. (Alexander) and William Perkins. She grew up on the farm and attended school in Fulton. During WWII, Violet worked for Curtiss-Wright. She worked as a cashier at the A&P Grocery Store, retiring after 23 years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband Theodore A. Yates, her children Patricia Vollmuth and Thomas McDonald. Violet is survived by her daughter, Mary Ferguson; daughter-in-law, Hilde McDonald; son-in-law, Donald Vollmuth; step-daughter, Donna (Joseph) Richichi; grandchildren, John (Marcia) McDonald, Steve (Cori) Vollmuth, Maryann Miller, Sherylanne Vollmuth, David Ferguson and Brian Ferguson; and her beloved pet pug Buttons. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions may be made to Friends of the She! lter, 5852 Heritage Lakes Drive, Hilliard, OH 43026. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER STATE STREET CHAPEL. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.schoedinger.com. Published in The Columbus Dispatch from 12/24/2008 - 12/26/2008

GEARHART Ferne Gearhart, age 81, went into the arms of Jesus with her family by her side on December 22, 2008. A longtime member of North Park Church of Christ. Mrs. Gearhart retired from Eagle Realty as an Administrative Assistant after her years of dedicated service. She was deeply loved by her family and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her devoted sons, Michael E. (Carol) Gearhart and Mark A. (Anita) Gearhart; grandchildren, Michelle (Jose) Cruz, Gregory Gearhart, Lauren Gearhart, Andrea and Adam Gearhart; great-grandchildren, Makenzie Gearhart and Emma Cruz; brothers, Bill Lowry and Paul (Jean) Lowry; sister-in-law, June Lowry; nieces and nephews; special friend, Dorothy Chick; many other friends. Preceded in death by her husband Charles Gearhart, brother Denver Lowry. Family will receive friends Friday, 5-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd. The Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. at North Park Church of Christ, 4938 Westerville Rd., Columbus! 43231, where family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m., to the time of service. Pastor Steve Petty, officiating. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to North Park Church of Christ Memorial Fund in her memory. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences to her family. Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 12/24/2008

COMPTON William Ashley Compton, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2008 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio after an extended illness. He was born on October 27, 1916 in Louisa, Kentucky to John and Maude (Crank) Compton. Longtime member Evangel Temple Assembly of God. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, wife and mother of his daughter Hilda H. (Albino) Compton, wife Mary F. Compton, sisters Lockie Carver, Edythe Compton, Marie Pennington. He is survived by wife, Hilda E. Compton; sisters, Dixie McGuire, Lois (Ernie) LeBlanc, Elta Gonske; daughters, Beverly (Philip) Forsythe, Karen Kisling, Juanita Luginbuhl; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held Friday, December 26, 2008, 2 p.m., EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., where friends may call Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pastor Eugene Speich officiating. Interment Glen Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions ! may be made to Fair Hope Hospice. www.evansfuneralhome.net. Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 12/24/2008

NEWSOME, Ella Formerly of Sugarcreek Township, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born March 3, 1928 in Letcher County, Kentucky to Isaac Rose and Victoria Craft. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Newsome, and great-granddaughter, Ciara Newsome. She is survived by son, Bill and daughter-in-law Patty Newsome, of Mechanicsville, VA; daughter, Sue Walton of South Lyon, Michigan; daughter, Brenda and son-in-law, Harold Lewis, of Beavercreek, OH; and son, Roger and daughter-in-law Jeanne Newsome of Wilmington, OH; grandchildren, Clayton Newsome, Linda Radenheimer, Tracy Feliks, Jason and Todd Lewis, Joshua and Laura Newsome; great-grandchildren, Zachary Marshall, Emily and Jacob Radenheimer, Justin Newsome, Connor and Collin Feliks, Ryley Newsome, Jordan and Anna Lewis, Isabelle and Braden Lewis. She also leaves behind good friends, for more than 50 years, Lois and Bo Cantor of Beavercreek. Ella was retired from General Motors, ! Inland Division. She enjoyed homemaking (quilting and sewing) and gardening. She was an excellent cook and was well known for her Italian Cream Cake and homemade candies. She will be greatly missed. Her family will receive friends on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at 10:00 AM. Burial in Valley View Memorial Gardens, Xenia. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 12/23/2008

COX, George 86, of Urbana, died at 9:46 A.M. Sunday, December 21, 2008 in Springfield Regional Medical Center High Street Campus. He was born September 8, 1922 in Washington C. H. a son of J. Martin and Mabel J. (Kidd) Cox. George was a 1940 graduate of Washington High School, attended Myrtle Tree Baptist Church, was a member of Urbana First Baptist Church, a 60 year member of Harmony Lodge # 8 F. & A.M., and a 60 year member of Urbana Chapter #530 Order of the Eastern Star. He had a 43 year career in retail clothing, working in Stadlers, Vogue Shop, The Metropolitan, Wren's and Lazarus. George enjoyed playing in several dance bands, most recently The Bob Circle Trio. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Norma (Snyder) whom he married on October 28, 1945; daughters, Cathy Music and her husband Norman R. of Mechanicsburg, Cyndi Rosales of Urbana; son, Dan Cox and his wife Kay of Kent, OH; grandson, Joe and Jesse Rosales; great granddaughter, Cailyn Rosales; a sister, Rosem! ary Darlington of West Jefferson; special friends Mark and Sheila Good of Urbana and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends 4:00-8:00 P.M. Friday December 26, 2008 in the Urbana First Baptist Church 401 N. Main St., Urbana, where funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. Saturday, December 27, 2008 with Rev Clifford Kissinger and Rev Michael Parr officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Grove Cemetery. The casket bearers will be Joe, Jesse and Tony Rosales, Norman R. Music, Dan Cox and Mark Good. Contributions may be made in George's memory to the Cancer Association of Champaign County, P.O. Box 38125, Urbana, OH 43078 or to the American Lung Association, 226 State Rr. 61, Norwalk, OH 44857. The family would like to give a special thanks to the Emergency Room Staff at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Urbana and to the the Doctors and Nurses on the 2nd and 4th floors of the Springfield Regional Medical Center High Street Campu! s. The family is being served by the WALTER-SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL HOME, Urbana Published in the Springfield News-Sun on 12/23/2008

BEVINS Sarah Bevins, 78, of Ashville, passed away Monday, December 22, 2008 at Berger Hospital, Circleville, OH. Born March 19, 1930 at Goody, KY. to Edgar and Irene Stiltner Fannin. Retired from the former Alum Crest Nursing Facility. Attended Parsons Ave. Church of God and always put her family first. Preceded in death by parents, son Eddie Bevins, sisters Linda Branham, Betty Jewel, Nellie Quisenberry, Gennice Fannin, brothers Billie Joe Fannin and Edgar Fannin. Survived by sons, Robert L. (Deborah) Bevins of Columbus, Tim (Amy) Bevins of Delaware; daughter, Betty (William) Sheets of Ashville; brother, Elliot Fannin of KY.; sisters, Maudie (Phillip) Hatfield of MD, Barbara (Charles) Cline of KY; grandchildren, Teresa Leslie, Wm. Sheets, Jr., Eddie, Chris and Timothy Bevins; special great-granddaughter, Paige Nichol Leslie; 2 great-grandsons. Friends may call Friday, December 26, 2008 at the OLIVER-CHEEK ER FUNERAL HOME, Ashville from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with service at 1 p.m. ! with Rev. Jeff Leslie officiating. Burial at Franklin Hills, Lithopolis, OH. We all love you and we will miss you very much, Love Betty, Mike, and Teresa. Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 12/23/2008

FAIRCHILD, David Dean 68, of West Liberty, passed away Saturday, December 20th in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born in Champaign County on October 22, 1940, the son of the late Charles and Mary (Gaver) Fairchild. Also preceding him in death are his sister and brother-in-law Patricia and Robert Long. He is survived by his wife, Diane (Detwiler) Fairchild, whom he married on December 28, 1960 in DeGraff; two sons, D. Darin (Patty)Fairchild of West Liberty and Derrick (Terri) Fairchild of Vale, NC; two daughters, Dana (Joe) Smith of Urbana and Nikki (Mark Marsilis) Fairchild of Woodstock; two brothers, John (Peggy) Fairchild and Steve (Deb) Fairchild, both of West Liberty; one sister, Linda (John) Clark of West Liberty; 10 grandchildren, Codey and Cameron Smith, Misty Kielman, Laurie Woods, Dustin and TJ Fairchild, Brittney, Jessica, and Charlie Fairchild, and Timmy Marsalis; and six great grandchildren. He was a lifelong farmer and a member of Pheasants Forever, and h! e owned and operated Fairchild Pheasant Farm, where he raised his own. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting, picking mushrooms, and searching for arrowheads. He loved watching his grandchildrens sporting events and taking his family and friends rides on his John Deere Gator. He spent much of his pastime with friends and fellow farmers at the Gathering Place, West Liberty. Visitation is from 4 to 8 on Tuesday, December 23rd at the Kauffman-Eichholtz Funeral Home, West Liberty where a funeral service will begin at 10:30 am on Wednesday, December 24th with Pastor Will Stackhouse officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, West Liberty. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Liberty Rescue Squad, 201 N. Detroit Street, West Liberty, Ohio 43357. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at: www.eichholtzfuneralhome.com Published in the Springfield News-Sun on 12/22/2008

MARCUM (MALONEY) Penny Maloney Marcum, age 44, passed away December 19, 2008 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born August 16, 1964 in Louisa, KY. Preceded in death by her mother Louise Marcum. Survived by her sons, Timothy Meeks and David Maloney III; her father, Roy Marcum; sisters, Minnie Faye Moore, and Amanda (Robert) Steuber; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and other family and friends. Friends may call at the O. R. WOODYARD CO., 1346 S. High St., Monday 4 p.m. until time of service at 7:30 p.m. James Steuber officiating. Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 12/22/2008

LAMBERT Chester Gene Lambert, age 80, of Poteau, OK, formerly of Ada, OH died December 20, 2008 at 2:25 a.m. at his residence in Poteau, OK. He was born May 1, 1928 in Derby, OH to Clyde Lambert and Ioma (Hix) Lambert. Chester is survived by 1 son, Charles Eugene (Pam) Lambert of Poteau, OK; 3 daughters, Betty (Ken) Hughes of Delaware, OH, Debbie (Christopher) Saunders of Milford Center, OH and Lisa (Dan) Simpkins of Delaware, OH; 2 brothers, Clyde Lambert of Circleville, OH and Robert Lambert of Circleville, OH; two sisters, Joyce (Bill) Jones of Big Plain, OH and Dorothy (Nye) Green of Columbus, OH; 23 grandchildren; and 33 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Chester Gene Jr. graveside services will begin at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel, Ada, OH. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at the Woodlawn Chapel. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences! may be sent to [email protected] HANSON-NEELY FUNERAL HOME, Ada, OH handling arrangements. Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 12/22/2008

HATFIELD Thomas Edward Hatfield, 79, of Lockbourne passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Arlington Care Center, Newark, Ohio. Born August 1, 1929 in Pike Co., KY to the late Thomas and Ann (Boyd) Hatfield. Retired coal miner and a member of Duvall Community Church. Survived by wife, Clemma Marie (Smith); children, Boyd of Columbus, Jim of Lockbourne, Earl of KY, Alice of Reynoldsburg, Tonda and Stearl both of FL; step children, Marsha Lynn Cline of VA, Bromley Dwayne Hackney and Lesley Kay Kovacs both of Columbus; brothers, James, Delmer; sister, Pauline all of Pike Co. KY; several half sisters and half brothers; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at the OLIVER-CHEEK FUNERAL HOME, Ashville, with Yvonne Loar officiating. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday. Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 12/22/2008

GRIFFEY, RAYMOND G., was born May 18, 1927 in Olive Hill, KY and died on Thursday, December 18, 2008. Raymond served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He began his Army career in 1947 and is a retired Korean War veteran. He managed several Holiday Inns in Louisville and moved and settled in Cincinnati and worked as a manager of Clovernook County Club from 1982 until his retirement in 1996. Raymond is survived by his wife of 58 years, Alice (Phillips) Griffey; his daughters, Deborah Semenick-Carboy and Susan Zehnder, of Louisville; and three grandsons, Max Semenick and Christian and Austin Zehnder. A private memorial service for the family will be held. Gifts to honor his life made to: Cancer Research and Hospice of Cincinnati. Condolences may be sent to www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com Published in The Courier-Journal on 12/21/2008

WAGERS, Stanley T. 88, of Middletown, died Friday, December 19, 2008, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. He was born in Irvine, Kentucky on October 10, 1920 to parents Beverly T. and Bessie (Ball) Wagers. Mr. Wagers served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was a Pearl Harbor Survivor. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 3809, a Kentucky Colonel, woodworker and bass fisherman. He worked as a pattern maker for General Motors. He also worked as a watch maker and repairman for Rogers Jewelers. Mr. Wagers is survived by his wife, Cyrena (Guido) Wagers; six children, Susan A. (Gary) Grimm, Toni L. Johnson, Tina M. (Herbert) Calem, Thomas A. Wagers, Traci A. (Michael) Dick and Tammi E. (Allan) Morgan, niece, Carolyn Gould; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ivory Brewer; an infant sister, Nina Ruth; and daughter-in-law, Beverly S. Wagers. Funeral Services will be Mon! day, December 22, 2008 at 11:00 AM at WILSON-SCHRAMM-SPAULDING FUNERAL HOME, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown, with Reverend Jim Anderson officiating. Visitation will be one hour before service from 10 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203. Please sign the guest book online at WilsonSchrammSpaulding.com Published in The Middletown Journal on 12/21/2008