JORDAN (Cordell) Myrtle Cordell Jordan, 72, of Columbus, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2008. Born to Edward and Cora (Ross) Blythe in Blaine, KY on February 3, 1936. Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Thaddeus Cordell, second husband Kenneth Jordan, sisters Marie Cordle, Vina Hogston and Lottie Wallace, brother Bill Blythe. Survivors include her sons, Ronnie (Brenda) and Randy (Patty) Cordell; sisters, Betty Jordan and Nellie Carter; brother, Jay Blythe; grandchildren, Rhonda, Angie, Jason (Rachel), Jeremy, Nicole and Josh Cordell; 6 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2008, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH with the Funeral Service on Monday, November 17, 2008, 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Lithopolis Cemetery, Lithopolis, OH. Messages of condolence may be left at www.NewcomerColumbus.com. Sign the o! nline guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 11/14/2008

Jessie Felty Wolfe, 86, of Leatherwood Road, Greenup, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, in Charlestown, Ind. She was born in Greenup County on Oct. 30, 1922, a daughter of the late Albert Felty and Fannie Preston Felty. She was a member of Antioch Church of Christ in Greenup. She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bert E. Wolfe, on July 14, 2003; five brothers, Richard, Gene, Paul, Frank and Raymond Felty; and a sister, Eldean Felty. Survivors include a son, Roger Wolfe of Greenup; two daughters, Rita Dietrich and Delores Barker, both of Greenup; two brothers, Wayne Felty of Portsmouth and William Randall Felty of Pulaski, Tenn.; a sister, Madge Cornett of Portsmouth; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Antioch Church of Christ by Pastor Kail Ruffner. Burial will be in Wolfe Family Cemetery on Leatherwood Road in Greenup. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday and until services on Saturday at the residence on Leatherwood Road. Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore is in charge of arrangements. Courtesy of the Daily Independent of Ashland,KY Connie

RICHARDSON, Charles Clayton "Charlie" Age 92, of Jacksonburg, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at University Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. Charlie was born June 28, 1916 in Clay City, Kentucky to Reuben Jesse and Nellie (Tipton) Richardson. He retired in 1978 from McGraw Construction after 42 years as a carpenter and welder. He was a member of the Jacksonburg United Methodist Church. He was an avid gardener and shared his vegetables with family and neighbors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, rock polishing and many other crafts. He was a member of F. & A.M. Masonic Lodge #159 of Camden, as well as the Eaton Chapter #22 and Preble Grand Council #135. He was 32nd degree Mason in the Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton. Charlie was proud to be a Kentucky Colonel. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of nearly 68 years and the love of his life, Ruth; 2 sisters, Lizzie and Francis; 6 brothers, Levi, John Dillard, George, Harry, Allen and Bill. He is sur! vived by sons, Eddy (Marilyn) of Eaton and Bill (Janet) of Middletown; seven grandchildren, Curtis, Lee, Jodi, Christa, Scott, Michelle and Tammy; six great grandchildren; two great-great granddaughters; numerous step great grandchildren and step great-great grandchildren; and sister, Janice "Junie" Cole. He is also survived by a very special brother-in-law, Richard of Jacksonburg. Funeral services will be Friday, November 14, 2008 at 12:00 noon at the Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown with Reverend Deborah Richardson and Pastor Steve Weatherly officiating. Visitation will be Friday, November 14, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the funeral home, with Masonic Services at 11:45 a.m. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Gratis, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jacksonburg United Methodist Church, 4654 Oxford-Middletown Road, Middletown, Ohio 45042. Arrangements by Herr- Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown. Published in The Middletown Journal on 11/13/2008

ATKINSON, Bonnie (Drake) age 94, of Middletown, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Garden Manor Retirement Community. She was born February 6, 1914 in High Falls, KY to William Alexander and Naomi (Proffitt) Drake. Bonnie was a homemaker and a member of Grace Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Naomi Drake; husband, Ralph E. Atkinson; son Barry Blakney; brothers, Kearney and Roger Drake, sister, Madge Tolliver. Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Doris Irwin of Middletown; son, Charles T. Blakney of Indiana; grandchildren, Virginia (Mike) Ward, Bonnie (Ed) Hemker, Russell Irwin and Holly Anderson; 9 great-grandchildren; 11 great- great-grandchildren; sisters, Beatrice (Bill) Huffman of Ladylake, FL and Betty (Rev. William J. ) Cox of Tulsa, OK. A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 10:30 AM at Woodside Cemetery with Rev. Roger Green officiating. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery. Co! ndolences may be sent to the family at www.baker-stevens.com Published in The Middletown Journal on 11/13/2008

LeMASTER, ELIJAH G., 82, of Louisville, returned to his Heavenly Father, Monday, November 10, 2008. He was a retired employee of Delmonico Foods where he worked in maintenance, and a member of The Free Will Baptist Church. Elijah leaves to cherish his memory: his beloved wife, Wanda; sons, David LeMaster and Darrell LeMaster; daughters, Carol Windhorst and Sandy Gramlin; brothers, Dan LeMaster, Douglas LeMaster and Ruby LeMaster; sister, Inez Nelson; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. Visiting for Mr. LeMaster will be 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Schoppenhorst Underwood & Brooks where service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial in Brookland Cemetery. Published in The Courier-Journal on 11/12/2008

BLAZE, Errolyn (Carrie Moore) 32, of South Charleston, passed away at 7:45 AM Monday, November 10, 2008 in her residence. She was born July 8, 1976 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia the daughter of Thomas Moore and Sharry (Smith) Long. Survivors include her mother; Sharry Long of South Charleston, her father; Thomas Moore of Patriot, Ohio, two nephews Khrizdon VanHoose and Devohn Johnson and several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her sister Amy Moore. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday in the JONES- KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Rick Clos officiating. Friends may visit with the family for one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow in Garlough Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Published in the Springfield News-Sun on 11/12/2008

MAYNARD Ivy F. Maynard, 79, of Westerville, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at St. Ann's Hospital. Retired from K-Mart Corp. Member of Spring Road Church of Christ in Westerville. Preceded in death by husband Archie A. Maynard. Survived by children, Jettie (Steve) Gelsinger of Parma, Oh., Sarah Maynard of Parma, Oh., Linda (Eric) Maynard Beltz of Bridgeman, Mich., Teresa Maynard of Westerville, Kathy Bowman of Westerville, Michael (Nancy) Maynard of North Lewisburg, Oh., Larry David (Kristin) Maynard of Westerville, Cindy (Gary) Herzberd of Reynoldsburg; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild; 2 brothers; and 5 sisters; numerous nieces, nephews and special extended church family at Spring Road Church of Christ. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Thursday 6-8 p.m., where service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2008. David Myers, Minister. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery. Sign the ! online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 11/12/2008

Amanda “Mandy” Frazier, 32, of Louisa, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. She was born April 9, 1976, in Louisa, the daughter of Thomas Frazier and Colin Johnson Sparks. She was a social worker and member of First Baptist Church of Louisa. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include her stepmother, Donna Frazier of Staffordsville; her stepfather, Bill John Sparks of Louisa; her maternal grandmother, Goldie Johnson of Louisa; four sisters, Jennifer (Greg) Burke of Lexington, Amy (Mike) McQuinn of Mount Sterling, Carrie (Brent) Pack of Louisa and Elizabeth (David) Hodges of Pikeville; and two brothers, Matthew Frazier of Staffordsville and Jim (Amy) Sparks of Louisa. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Louisa by the Rev. Ric Frazier. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa. Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home in Louisa. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Gideons International for placement of Bibles. Courtesy of the Daily Independent of Ashland,KY Connie

Ida Marie Wiley Salyer Marion of Catlettsburg passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. She was 88 years of age, born Aug. 23, 1920, in Covington, a daughter of the late Allen and Minnie Pack Wiley. Her husband, Orlando L. Marion, preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Thelma Maynard, Georgia Wiley and Ruth Wiley; and a brother, Thomas Wiley. She was a registered nurse, graduating in 1942 from Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Not only was nursing her vocation, it was her avocation. Ida provided patient care for more than 40 years in nearly every capacity her profession provides. Surviving is a loving family, including a daughter, Connie Williams and her husband, John, of Catlettsburg; a son, Glenn Salyer and his wife, Patty, of Panama City, Fla.; children by marriage, Leah Meunier and her husband, Joe, and Jessica Coons, all of Dexter, Mich., Michael Marion of Manchester, Mich., Patrick Marion and his wife, Kathy, of West Palm Beach, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a special caregiver, Amanda Scott. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at Catlettsburg Cemetery. A message of comfort and inspiration will be offered by Pastor Richard Brown. Visitation for family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home on Panola Street in Catlettsburg. Courtesy of the Daily Independent of Ashland,KY Connie

BARE, William F. "Bill", Jr. age 89, of Germantown (Sunbury), OH passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Sycamore Hospital. Bill was born in Middletown, OH, on July 13, 1919, to the late William "Frank" and Eleanor (Riehle) Bare, Sr. He was a member of Germantown Masonic Lodge #257 F. & A. M., and the former Farmersville Chapter #155 Order of Eastern Star, Adoniram Council #131 Royal & Select Masons, Royal Arch Masons #240 Twin Valley Chapter, Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, and the NRA. Bill, also known as the "Squire of Sunbury", was a talented woodworker; especially known for his carving of birds, walkingsticks, mules and wagons. He was a W.W. II Army Veteran, serving in Company B - 350th Infantry, 88th Division in North Africa, Italy, Austria, and Tunisia. He retired from Armco Steel after 30 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Bessie Mae (Willis) Bare; his sister, Marjorie Musselman; 2 brothers, Robert and Ja! mes Bare. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Eileen Willis; 2 nieces, Alana Mae (Roger) Minor and Pam (Scott) Bell; 2 nephews, James F. "Bo" (Beverly) Willis, Jr., Russell (Sandy) Willis; many great, and great-great nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may call 1-2 p.m., Tuesday (1 hour prior to the service), November 11, 2008, at the Dalton Funeral Home, Corner of State Route 4 & Weaver Rd., Germantown, OH, where the Funeral Service will follow at 2 p.m., with Pastor Ted Ricci officiating. Burial Germantown Union Cemetery. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Germantown Masonic Lodge #257. Published in The Middletown Journal on 11/10/2008

PRESTON, Lucille B. age 79, of Riverside, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008. She was born August 12, 1929 in Lee City, Kentucky. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was a member of the Shamrock Athletic Club Ladies Auxilary. She is survived by her husband of 57 years 10 months and 1 day, Donald W. Preston; her children, David (Patty) Preston, Denice (Rick) Lightner, Diana, Donald B. (Denise) Preston, Duane W. Preston; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Helen Yinger; one brother, Ted Taulbee; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents, Brutus and Cappie (Shockey) Taulbee; two brothers, Bryan and Guy Taulbee. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home Beavercreek Chapel with visitation 1 hour prior to time of service. Burial will follow in Valley View Memorial Gardens. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the! ICU at Miami Valley Hospital. To send a special online message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com Published in the Dayton Daily News on 11/10/2008

COX, Harold "Pat" age 79 of West Carrollton passed away after a sudden illness at Sycamore Hospital. Pat was born in Corbin, KY on March 4, 1929 to the late Henry and Rilla (Smith) Cox. He retired from Frigidaire Division of General Motors after more than 35 years of service. He was a 55 year member of Zion Memorial United Church of Christ. Pat was preceded in death by his parents, brothers John, Frank, Hershel and Norman. Surviving is his loving wife of 61 years Hazel, daughters and sons-in-law Janet and Jack Mooney of Beaverereek, Cathy and Don Finster of West Carrollton, brothers Leland (Judge) Cox of Riverside, Melvin Cox of Corbin, KY, Otis Cox of West Carrollton, sister Juanita Beck of Fairborn, 4 granddaughters, 4 grandsons, 2 great-granddaughters, 1 great grandson and many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be Monday November 10, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Memorial United Church of Christ 4000 South Dixie Dr. Moraine with Rev. Ray Kaiser officiatin! g. Burial will follow at Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church Monday 2 hours prior to services (12 noon-2 p.m.). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the West Carrollton Food Pantry c/o Memorial United Methodist Church 26 Locust St. West Carrollton, OH 45449 in Pats memory. Pat was very active with this organization and would be a great tribute to him. Pat will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. Arrangements Sanner Funeral Home, West Carrollton. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 11/9/2008

LITTERAL David E. Litteral, age 49, of Lancaster, died peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Employed by Norse Dairy Systems for 17 years as a Field Service Engineer. David was an avid outdoorsman. He loved spending time at his property hunting and fishing. Preceded in death by father Roy A. Litteral. Survived by loving wife, Kristy; daughter, Stacie (Dennis) Daniels; step-daughter, Theresa Collins; mother, Norma Litteral; grandmother, Elizabeth Hounshell; sisters, Karen (John) Cordle, Elizabeth (Frank) Boyer; brother, Charles (Jammi) Litteral; grandchildren, Gracienn, Jay and Aryn; many nieces and nephews and other family; and beloved dog, Trixie. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 West Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, OH, where Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment at Franklin Hills Memory Gardens, Lithopolis. Contributions may ! be made to the Disabled American Veterans (address) in Dave's memory. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 11/9/2008

CARTER, Datha age 92, of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Thursday, November 06, 2008. She was born the daughter of the late Charles G. and Sophia Turner on September 30, 1916, in Jackson County, Kentucky. She was educated in the Annville schools. Datha was united in marriage to Dale Carter in Liberty, Indiana. Her beloved husband, Dale, preceded her in death in 1987. Datha was a life long member of Immanuel Baptist Church and a member of the Ida Betscher Quilting Circle. She taught Sunday School and cared for the little children and was selected Woman of the Year by the American Baptist Association for her commitment. She was employed for ten years at Champion Paper Company. Datha is survived by her loving daughter, Shirley Newhouse, of Indianapolis; and Mrs. Hoyte Moore, sister, of Okeechobee, Florida. Son-in-law, John Newhouse, and brothers Adrian, Lowell and Alton Turner, also preceded Datha in death. She loved her family and friends and was a de! voted aunt to many nieces and nephews. Datha touched so many lives and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Monday, November 10, 2008, at Webb Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South "D" Street, Hamilton with Pastors Joe Tassell and Orville Roach officiating. Entombment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park Chapel. Family and friends will be received prior to the service from 9-11am at the funeral home. We are grateful to Westover and Vitas Hospice for their loving care, support and dedication. The family suggests memorial contributions to Immanuel Baptist Church, 1770 Eaton Road, Hamilton, 45013, Vitas Hospice of Cincinnati, 11500 North Lake Drive, Ste 400, Cincinnati, OH 45249, or to Westover Community, 855 Stahlheber Road, Hamilton, OH 45013. Condolences to the family may be left at www.webb-noonan.com Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 11/8/2008

BOND, Hazel age 78 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, November 6, 2008. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on April 30, 1930 the daughter of Wiley and Lucy Smith. Hazel was a resident of Golden Years Health Care for the past ten years and a member of the former Gordon Avenue Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Kenneth Smallwood of Fairfield Township; a brother, Creed (Myrtle) Smith of Hamilton; a special grandson, Chad; many great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Janice Smallwood; and siblings Garrison Smith, Sally Mays, Estill Smith, George Smith, Gladys Jordan, Roxie Smith, Susan Stewart, Jewell McCreary, Willard Smith, and Mary Smith. Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Monday, November 10, 2008 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Arvil Jones of New Testament Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visita! tion will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Golden Years Health Care, especially Iris, for their care and concern. www.browndawson.com Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 11/8/2008

PACK, Vadis Jay 81, of Medway went home to be with his Lord, November 7, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born February 1, 1927 in Rock House, Kentucky to the late Alanzo and Eliza Pack. Vadis was an Army Veteran of WWII. He was a member of Iron Workers Local 290, a member of Michael L. Finnell Masonic Lodge 0711 F & AM, a member of the Fairborn Enterprise Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Imogene, whom he married in 1948, two sons and daughters-in- law; Vadis and Susie Pack Jr. of Paintsville, Kentucky, Larry and Judy Pack of Mayfield, Kentucky, a daughter and son in-law, Doris and Gary Preston of Medway, nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of dear friends. Vadis was preceded in death by his parents, three children; Robert Allen Pack, John Kenneth Pack, Jimmy L. Pack, five siblings; Delbert Pack, Roy Pack, Velma Caudill, Virgil Pack, and Edward Pack. Funeral Service will be conducted 11:00 Monday, November 10, 2008 in F! airborn Enterprise Baptist Church, 1614 Stewart Boulevard, Fairborn with Pastor Bobby Jenkins. Burial will follow the service in Byron Cemetery, Fairborn. Visitation will be 3-7pm Sunday in Adkins Funeral Home, 7055 Dayton-Springfield Road, Enon. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 11/8/2008

HUDNALL, Robert age, 86, of Chautauqua, OH; died Wednesday November 5, 2008 at Southview Hospital. Robert was born in Forgytown, KY on May 27, 1922. He was employed by General Motors for 30 years and retired in 1977, was a highly decorated veteran of WW II, was a member of the American Legion in Miamisburg and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Franklin. In the late 1950s Robert and several others founded the Carlisle Knot Hole Baseball Association and he was an avid UK fan. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his wife Willda, 4 children Ray, Rick, Vick, and Tina; grandchildren Lori, Rikki, Lynsey, and Jaeson; great grandchildren Taren, Breanna, Emma, Caleb, Madi, H.J., and Paige; special friends Dave and Candy Smith, and Susie Tobergta. Funeral services are Monday November 10, 2008 at 10am at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd St Franklin, OH with Rev. Chuck Purvis officiating. Burial will be in with full military ! honors. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-5pm at the funeral home. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to sign the family guest book. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 11/7/2008

COLE, Elijah Age 86 of Miamisburg, OH, passed away early Thursday morning, October 6, 2008 at Kettering Medical Center - Sycamore's E.R. Elijah was born May 5, 1922 to the late Frank and June (Angel) Cole in McKee, KY. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Larry "Dan" Cole (August 2008). Elijah is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Lottie (Mullins) Cole; a son, Elijah L. "Lee" (Maureen) Cole of Miamisburg; daughter-in-law, Pat Cole of Miamisburg; grandchildren Michael D. (Shelly) Cole of Miamisburg, Gary L. (Terri) Cole of Franklin, and Alison L. (Mike) Doll of Belmont; great grandchildren, Trace and Sierra Cole and Isabella Doll; sisters, Edna (John) Ashby, Frankie (Gerry) Ginter and Velma (Ralph) Brewer all of Germantown; sisters-in-law, Bernice Norman of West Carrollton, Terisse Seals of Richmond, KY and Jessie Smith of Brookville. Elijah participated in the Battle of the Bulge during WWII as an U.S. Army serviceman. He joined the Faith Chapel! in Germantown in 1980, and retired as a bus driver from RTA after 33 years of employment. Friends may call Saturday, November 8, 2002 from 12:00 - 1:00pm at GEBHART-SCHMIDT- PARRAMORE Funeral Home, Miamisburg. Funeral services will begin at 1:00pm Saturday at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Darnell Crawford. Burial at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Miamisburg. Memorial contributions may be made to The Word of God Church Building Fund at 3001 Lakehurst Crt., Moraine, OH 45439. Published in the Dayton Daily News from 11/7/2008 - 11/8/2008

KBI ( Kentucky Birth Index) lists a Hiram Slone born in Floyd Co.,Ky to a Goldie Johnston SLONE Hiram Slone, age 72, passed away November 5, 2008 at Riverside Hospital. He was born on August 22, 1936 in Kentucky. Preceded in death by his mother Goldie Cross and father Will Slone. He is survived by his brother, James (Nancy) Slone; nephew, Toby (Karol) Slone; nieces, Charlotte (Denny) Hicks; Tiffany (Jason Harris) Slone, Susie Cross, Jodi Cross and Georgetta Palm; close friends, Milton and Cherry Bowen. Graveside service and interment will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Saturday 10 a.m. Arrangements by O. R. WOODYARD CO., 1346 S. High Street. Reverend Leon Stevens officiating. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 11/7/2008

BENGE, Robert Harvey Age 94, formerly of Franklin, OH; died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Flint Ridge Nursing Home in Newark, OH. Robert was born in Jackson County, KY on June 30, 1914 to Everett Pitman and Jenny (Kindred) Benge. He retired from Bird & Son in 1976 following 15 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife Etta Marie (Powell) Benge in 1988; 5 brothers James, Ruby, Roscoe, Roy, Russell, and 1 sister Dorothy Conway. Robert is survived by 2 sons Robert (Donna) Benge and Eugene (Judy) Benge; 1 sister Lorene Smith; a brother Foster Benge; grandchildren Earl (Donna) Benge, Susan (Randy) Scheer, Patty (Adam) Casto, Suzanne (Kevin) Young, Deanne (Jeff) Yantis; Rhonda (Steve) Willis, Judy (Clint) Wells, Jeff (Kim) Kennard, and 8 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. Funeral services are Saturday November 8, 2008 at 2pm at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd St Franklin, OH with Rev. Jerry Minor officiating. Burial will be in Springboro Cemetery. Vis! itation will be Friday from 4-7pm at the funeral home. Donations can be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to sign the family guest book. Published in The Middletown Journal on 11/6/2008