STIDHAM, William Harrison 84, of Morrow, died Sunday October 5, 2008. Born September 28, 1924 in Allais, KY to Taylor and Rhoda (nee: Maddox) Stidham, he was retired from General Electric as a process control engineer after 35 years. A US Navy veteran, he was a member of the Blanchester American Legion. He volunteered for extended care services through the Sugar Run Baptist Church, which he attended. He was also a little league baseball coach for several years back in the 90s. Preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Richmond and Raymond Stidham, two sisters, Juanita Peters and Nancy Combs and two granddaughters, Kelly Price and Becca Abbott, survivors include his wife of 60 years, Maurene (nee: Jones) Stidham, whom he was devoted to and cared for through her illness, one son, William L. Stidham of Morrow, three daughters, Sue (Chuck) Muchmore of Clarksville, Alinda Wnitersteen of Morrow, and Barbara (Danny) Urton of Maineville, one brother, Ed (Lois) Stidham of Tampa! , FL, eight grandchildren, Kim Speaks, Christina Cline, John Wintersteen, Christina Newman, Brandon Urton, James Motz, Katrina Hines, and Erica Mooneyham, and nine great grandchildren, Morgan Cole, Adam Wasson, Brady and Brock Speaks, Jarett and Madison Newman, and Donny, Samantha, and Savannah Hines. Visitation, Friday October 10, 2008 from 6-8 PM at the Vale-Hoskins Funeral Home, Morrow. Funeral service on Saturday October 11, 2008 at 12 Noon at the Sugar Run Valley Baptist Church in Morrow. Pastor Earl McGuffey and Pastor Michael Cornett officiating. Memorials requested to the Community Care Hospice of Wilmington, 200 R. Gordon Drive, Wilmington, OH 45177. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.Hoskinsfh.com Published in The Western Star on 10/9/2008

NOBLE, Edward "Ed" age 72, of Middletown, passed away Monday, October 06, 2008 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born February 24, 1936 in Jackson, KY to Ira and Lizzie (Fugate) Noble. He worked as a carpenter at Trader's World for 21 years, retiring in 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Martha Noble; brother-in-laws, Henry Hamilton and Johnny Haddix and sister, Carrie Brown. Ed is survived by his daughters, Brenda (Larry) Noble- Fox of Middletown, Robin (Scott) Lindsey of Springboro; son, Edward E. Noble of Middletown; step-son, Andy (Julie) Whitt of Monroe; grandchildren, Christopher Noble, Ashley Lindsey, Nick Lindsey, Matthew Noble and Katie Noble; brothers, Luther Noble of CA, Hershel Noble of FL, Harold Noble of Middletown; sisters, Lois Haddix of Knox, IN and Sally Hamilton of Middletown and his living partner, Joann Noble. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Baker-Stevens Funeral Home. Condolences may be sen! t to the family at www.baker-stevens.com Published in The Middletown Journal on 10/9/2008

JENKINS, Robert 81, of Lebanon, died Sunday October 5, 2008. Born July 19, 1927 in Magoffin County, KY to Dorsey and Ollie May (nee: Ramey) Jenkins, he worked for many years as a carpenter. He was a former union president for Production Plating and was a former Civil Defense Director. He was also an avid gardener. Preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, Patty Jenkins, and two brothers, Troy and Delbert Jenkins, survivors include his wife of 62 years Irene (nee: Williams) Jenkins of Lebanon, three daughters, Wanda Gail (Robert) Howard of Lebanon, Kathy (Jim) Crisp of Lebanon, and Sharlene Taulbee (Winford) of Mason, one brother, Will (Nelmie) Jenkins of Morrow, four sisters, Ivella Schoonover of CA, Bonnie Nickell of Lebanon, Jewel Bennett (Johnny) of Midway, OH, and Loretta Jenkins (Dean) of Magoffin County, KY, six grandchildren, Deanna, Robbie, John, Ross, Amberly, and Austen, and six great grandchildren, Amanda, Aaron, Ashton, Isabella, Olivia, and Lola. Visita! tion was Wednesday October 8, 2008 from 12 Noon until 2 PM with funeral service immediately following, all at the Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home, Lebanon. Pastor Jeff Kilburn officiated. Memorials requested to the Hospice of Cincinnati. Interment followed in Lebanon Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.Hoskinsfh.com. Published in The Western Star on 10/9/2008

Hi Rhonda, If you read the obit carefully, her husband was a PICKLESIMER. So, if there is a link to the Picklesimer family it would be through the marriage. Connie -----Original Message----- From: Rhonda Houston <[email protected]> To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Sent: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 8:23 am Subject: Re: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Edna Picklesimer obit Can someone tell me how this Edna Picklesimer is related to Benjamin Franklin Picklesimer (b. 14 Sep 1863 Johnson, Kentucky) and Elizabeth J. Eliza Pelfrey (b. 11 Jun 1864 Kentucky, please! My question too, is I know that Ben and Eliza Picklesimer's third child, of their ten children, was Edna, but their daughter Edna was born on 12 Feb 1891, and if this Edna was the Edna below, she'd have been 117 yrs old. (And I'm sure something like being over 100 yrs old has happened, but this much over 100yrs??) Will someone please help me here!!! Rhonda Houston ([email protected]) -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 7:15 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Edna Picklesimer obit PICKLESIMER, Edna Age 82, of Miamisburg, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2008. Edna is survived by three daughters, five sons, sixteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three sisters, one brother, and numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Hillgrove Cemetery in Miamisburg. The family will receive friends at the Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel) on Thursday from 9:00 - 10:00 A.M. To send the family a message online, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 10/8/2008 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Rhonda, That is all the obit states. Connie -----Original Message----- From: Rhonda Houston <[email protected]> To: [email protected]; [email protected] Sent: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 8:48 am Subject: Re: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Vila May (Cox) Lutes obit-Estill Co., KY-Mother was a ESTES Could someone have made a mistake when they gave the initial family information about Vila's mother? Rhonda Warmack Houston ([email protected]) Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999 Name: Vila M Cox Date of Birth: 10 May 1927 County: Estill Mother's Name: Lora Cates <--- Volume Number: 047 Certificate Number: 23058 Volume Year: 1927 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 7:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Vila May (Cox) Lutes obit-Estill Co.,KY-Mother was a ESTES LUTES, Vila May age 81, of Middletown, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008 at her residence. She was born May 10, 1927 in Estill County, KY to James and Lora Frances (Estes) Cox. Vila was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Delbert Cox. Vila is survived by her husband, Hubert Lutes of 62 years; daughters, Linda (Thomas) Kurtz of Middletown, Sandra (Alan) Karacia of Somerville, 3 grandchildren, Thomas L. (Cherie) Kurtz, Jr. and Lisa R. Spreckelmeier both of Middletown, Aric Karacia of Somerville; 4 great-grandchildren, Kristine, Kady, Taylor and Wyatt; 4 brothers, Lenzy (Cleta) Cox of Richmond, IN, Elby (Grace) Cox of Irvine, KY, Utah Cox of Paris, KY and Shelton (Linda) Cox of Irvine, KY. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 12:00-2:00 PM at Baker - Stevens Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Billy Wilson officiating. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park! . Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Middletown, 1131 Manchester Avenue, Middletown, Ohio 45042. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.baker-stevens.com. Published in The Middletown Journal on 10/8/2008 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubsc ribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Could someone have made a mistake when they gave the initial family information about Vila's mother? Rhonda Warmack Houston ([email protected]) Kentucky Birth Index, 1911-1999 Name: Vila M Cox Date of Birth: 10 May 1927 County: Estill Mother's Name: Lora Cates <--- Volume Number: 047 Certificate Number: 23058 Volume Year: 1927 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 7:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Vila May (Cox) Lutes obit-Estill Co.,KY-Mother was a ESTES LUTES, Vila May age 81, of Middletown, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008 at her residence. She was born May 10, 1927 in Estill County, KY to James and Lora Frances (Estes) Cox. Vila was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Delbert Cox. Vila is survived by her husband, Hubert Lutes of 62 years; daughters, Linda (Thomas) Kurtz of Middletown, Sandra (Alan) Karacia of Somerville, 3 grandchildren, Thomas L. (Cherie) Kurtz, Jr. and Lisa R. Spreckelmeier both of Middletown, Aric Karacia of Somerville; 4 great-grandchildren, Kristine, Kady, Taylor and Wyatt; 4 brothers, Lenzy (Cleta) Cox of Richmond, IN, Elby (Grace) Cox of Irvine, KY, Utah Cox of Paris, KY and Shelton (Linda) Cox of Irvine, KY. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 12:00-2:00 PM at Baker - Stevens Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Billy Wilson officiating. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park! . Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Middletown, 1131 Manchester Avenue, Middletown, Ohio 45042. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.baker-stevens.com. Published in The Middletown Journal on 10/8/2008 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

MILLER, Eva M. age 75 of Hamilton passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Monday, October 6, 2008 at 8:35 AM. She was born in Estill County, Kentucky on December 23, 1932 the daughter of Masco and Mary (Smith) Estes. Eva was employed as a paraprofessional at Ross Local Schools for 13 years, retiring in 1982. She attended Wyoming Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a son, Michael (Maureen) Miller of Wyoming, Ohio; a daughter, Phyllis (Jack) Isaacs of Hamilton; three grandchildren, Scott Isaacs, Courtney Miller, and Louis Miller; a sister, Geneva (Larry) Philbeck of Hamilton; a special niece, Rhonda (Terry) Ross of Hamilton and her children, Shannon Ross and Nicole Wetta, and Nicole's son Lance; the father of her children, Gerald Miller of Hanover Township; and many wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Roscoe Estes. Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Saturday, October 11, 20! 08 at 3:00 PM with Pastor David Zuidema of Wyoming Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will follow in Millville Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mercy Hospital and Westover Retirement Community for all their care and support. Memorials may be directed to Westover Retirement Community, The Susan G. Komen for the Cure, or the charity of one's choice. www.browndawson.com Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 10/8/2008

LUTES, Vila May age 81, of Middletown, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008 at her residence. She was born May 10, 1927 in Estill County, KY to James and Lora Frances (Estes) Cox. Vila was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Delbert Cox. Vila is survived by her husband, Hubert Lutes of 62 years; daughters, Linda (Thomas) Kurtz of Middletown, Sandra (Alan) Karacia of Somerville, 3 grandchildren, Thomas L. (Cherie) Kurtz, Jr. and Lisa R. Spreckelmeier both of Middletown, Aric Karacia of Somerville; 4 great-grandchildren, Kristine, Kady, Taylor and Wyatt; 4 brothers, Lenzy (Cleta) Cox of Richmond, IN, Elby (Grace) Cox of Irvine, KY, Utah Cox of Paris, KY and Shelton (Linda) Cox of Irvine, KY. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 12:00-2:00 PM at Baker - Stevens Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Billy Wilson officiating. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park! . Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Middletown, 1131 Manchester Avenue, Middletown, Ohio 45042. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.baker-stevens.com. Published in The Middletown Journal on 10/8/2008

Can someone tell me how this Edna Picklesimer is related to Benjamin Franklin Picklesimer (b. 14 Sep 1863 Johnson, Kentucky) and Elizabeth J. Eliza Pelfrey (b. 11 Jun 1864 Kentucky, please! My question too, is I know that Ben and Eliza Picklesimer's third child, of their ten children, was Edna, but their daughter Edna was born on 12 Feb 1891, and if this Edna was the Edna below, she'd have been 117 yrs old. (And I'm sure something like being over 100 yrs old has happened, but this much over 100yrs??) Will someone please help me here!!! Rhonda Houston ([email protected]) -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 7:15 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Edna Picklesimer obit PICKLESIMER, Edna Age 82, of Miamisburg, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2008. Edna is survived by three daughters, five sons, sixteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three sisters, one brother, and numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Hillgrove Cemetery in Miamisburg. The family will receive friends at the Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel) on Thursday from 9:00 - 10:00 A.M. To send the family a message online, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 10/8/2008 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

GIBBS, Lowell T. 64, Brookville, Ind. passed away Sunday Oct. 5 at Mercy Hospital. He was born on Jan 7,1944 in Sand Gap Ky. Son of Charles & Hallie Gibbs. On Aug 29,1967 he married his wife of 41 years Shirley. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping & bluegrass music but mostly the company of friends & family. Besides his wife he leaves 3 children Regina (Michael Toler) Gibbs, Joy (Mike) Bolin, Kenneth (Janice) Kendrick. 6 grandchildren Chris & Eric Bolin, Mike & Matt Kendrick, Hanna Wyatt & Christian Toler.7 greatgrandchildren.6 brothers & sisters Bill, Jimmy, Dennis, Fannie, Vadis & Ruth Jane. Many other relatives & friends. He is preceded in death by his parents & 11 siblings. Services will be held Thurs.Oct.9 at 10am at Cook Funeral Home,929 Main St., Brookville, Ind. Visitation at the Funeral Home Wed. Oct.8 from 4-8.Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetary. Pastor James Jones officiating. Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 10/8/2008

PICKLESIMER, Edna Age 82, of Miamisburg, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2008. Edna is survived by three daughters, five sons, sixteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three sisters, one brother, and numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Hillgrove Cemetery in Miamisburg. The family will receive friends at the Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel) on Thursday from 9:00 - 10:00 A.M. To send the family a message online, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 10/8/2008

GRIMM, Mark D. 41, of Springfield, passed away Friday, October 3, 2008 in Good Shepherd Village. He was born January 21, 1967 in Xenia, Ohio the son of Gale Charles and Wilma Irene (Wilson) Grimm. Mark lived at the Mueller Center since 1972 (30 Years) and then moved out in the community with two other roommates in 2002 where he lived for 5 years until he moved to Good Shepherd Village in the fall of 2007. Mark was a very inquisitive, enduring, loving, affectionate, social, stubborn individual. He had a sense of humor and was very well liked by all who came in contact with him. Mark went to Town and Country School and he attended TAC Industries. Mark was very play full and enjoyed laughing, teasing and chasing staff around. He enjoyed spending time with his special friend John. Mark also enjoyed the holidays and his most favorite of all time is Halloween!! Mark also loved uniforms and or military clothing. Over the years, Mark participated in mixers and participated in the sp! ecial recreational activities including Special Olympics motor activities program. He liked watching movies and television (loved Sponge Bob and the Incredible Hulk). He is survived by two sisters; Deborah L. Henley and Michele L. Puckett and his very dear friend John. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Gary A. Grimm. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday in the JONES-KENNEY - ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Rick Clos officiating. Friends may call for one hour prior to the services. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Springfield News-Sun from 10/7/2008 - 10/8/2008

HALL Emmalene, 80, passed away Sun, Oct 5, 2008 at her residence. Born and raised in Floyd County, KY, and a resident of Lexington for the past 58 years, she was the daughter of the late Childres Daniel and Myrtle Hall. Ms. Hall attended Berea College and was a member of Meadowthorpe Presbyterian Church. Ms. Hall was an accomplished artist specializing in oil portraits, still lifes and landscapes. She was a member of the Artists' Attic in Victorian Square. She was a longtime women's rights activist and member of the local chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). As a civil rights advocate, she marched in Frankfort, KY with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and was a member of the League of Women Voters and the Democratic Women's Club. Survivors include three daughters, Dana Elaine (John Lynch) Tackett, Gena Dee Tackett, both of Lexington, KY and Joni Tackett (Thomas B.) Campbell, Versailles, KY; two grandchildren, Mathew Christian Page and John Mathew "Jack" Lynch, bo! th of Lexington, KY; a twin brother, Paul Gene (Mary) Hall, Winchester, KY; three sisters, Louberta Hunt, Lexington, KY, Ruth James, Shelbyville, KY, and Joan Combs, Greenup, KY; and numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Owney "O.C." Childres Hall. Funeral services will be 12:30pm Sat at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd. by Rev. Scott Cervas. Burial will follow in Lexington Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-9pm Fri at the funeral home. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 10/7/2008

Phyllis Joy Strother, 72, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at her residence. She was born March 26, 1936, in Salyersville, Ky., the daughter of the late Ovie and Gladys Trusty Bailey. She was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Corn and her husband, Tyron, of Ashland, Ky.; two sons, Larry M. Strother and William David Strother, both of Ashland; her special former husband, Miles Strother; three sisters, Faye Allen and Norma Jean Blevins, both of Ashland, and Margaret Green of Portsmouth, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Jarrod Winters, Karen Winters, Melissa Winters, Dakota Winters, Davy Strother, Tamara Michelle Corn and Mathew Scott Corn; and a great-grandchild, Ion Winters. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at Miller Funeral Home in Ashland by the Rev. Tommy Romans and the Rev. Ron Evans. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Courtesy of the Daily Independent of Ashland,KY Connie

HOWARD, Margaret Louise age 67 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 8:37 PM. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on January 1, 1941 the daughter of Herman and Sarah (Moore) Howard. Margaret was employed as an inspector at General Motors for over thirty years. She was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Curtis (Sharon) Howard of Fairfield; three grandchildren, Joshua, Caleb, and Jonah Howard; four brothers, Herman Howard of Fairfield, James (Devonna) Howard of Mansfield, Ohio, William (Janie) Howard of Rushville, Indiana, and Dale (Jackie) Howard of Hamilton; a sister, Betty Howard of Fairfield; seven nieces and nephews; and ten great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Gary Howard Sr.; and two nephews, Gary Howard Jr. and Greg Howard. Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 2:00 P! M with Pastor Barry Wilson of Hilltop Baptist Church officiating. Entombment will follow in Butler County Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Margaret's caretaker, friend, and niece-in-law, Amy Howard. www.browndawson.com Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 10/7/2008

FOLENIUS, Ora Mae age 80, of Hamilton, Ohio died Monday October 6, 2008 at 5:55 a.m. at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born on June 24, 1928 in Clay County, Kentucky the daughter of Delbert and Betsy (Napier) Johnson. She was educated in the Kentucky public schools. She married Robert L. Folenius and he preceded her in death on June 26, 2008. She was a member of Faith Church of God. She is survived by her son (Robert R. (Sue) Folenius; grandchildren Steven R. (Diana) Folenius and David E. (Heather) Folenius; great-grandchildren Haley, Noah, Ashley, Saul, Hannah, Joshua and Caleb; sisters Marie Wilson, Eileen King, Hazel Smith and Faye Wagner; brothers Edward Sandlin, John L. Sandlin, Troy Sandlin and Carter Sandlin; She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Lorene Sandlin and brother Donald Johnson; Funeral Services will be Thursday October 9, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the Paul R. Young Funeral Home 3950 Pleasant Ave. Hamilton, Ohio with Pastor L.G. Hale officiatin! g. Burial in Arlington Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 10/7/2008

WHEELER, Edna Age 80, passed away on October 5, 2008. She was born in Webbville, KY to the late Watt and Susie Young. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Floyd. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, David Wheeler; son, Roger Dale Wheeler; daughter and son in-law, Beverly and James Dille; brothers, Earl Young, Larry Young; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Berean Baptist Temple, 2445 Trebein Rd. with Pastor Lonnie Bocook officiating. The family will receive friends at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton- Xenia RD from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, October 8. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be given to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 10/7/2008

COX, Joseph Edward 84 of Dayton, (formerly of Huber Heights, Eaton, and Park Layne), was born in Junction City, Ky., and died at Good Samaritan Hospital on October 5, 2008. Raised in rural Kentucky during the depression, farming was his life. Joe went off to WWII, and as an Army veteran returned to proudly earn bachelors and masters degrees in Psychiatric Social work, from Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky. Joe worked as a social worker his entire life, at various times with the welfare system, the mentally disabled, and criminally insane. Joe was a gentle soul who loved art, poetry, reading, and writing. He was a published author with articles in several magazines, but he loved to write an earnest "Letter to the Editor" as well. Joe enjoyed talk of politics and was as avid gardener. He liked goofy jokes and puns, and could immediately spot Waldo in any drawing. Joe was a social worker by nature as well as by profession. He took in not only stray animals! , but displaced people. Joe was preceded by his dear wife, Jeananne Skinner. He is survived by his son Steve and grandsons Matt, Mike, and Josh, his daughter Lynn, son-in-law Dane Wetz, and granddaughters Lyssa and Ally Wetz, his son Jim and grandsons Brandon and Justin, his niece, Jean Marie Purvis, and numerous beloved siblings and relatives in Kentucky. The family wishes to express gratitude to Tina and the staff at Spring Hills Singing Woods, and Gem City Home Health care, for providing safe, comfortable, and loving care the last months of his life. He can be remembered with donations to the North Shore Animal League, the Humane Society, the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, or the Disabled American Veterans. Services have been entrusted to the Jennings Funeral Home, Tipp City and will be at the convenience of the family. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 10/7/2008

PHILLIPS Jenny L. Phillips, 69, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Jenny was born to the late Arthur and Nellie (Smallwood) Stewart on August 16, 1939, in Weeksbury, Kentucky, and was also preceded in death by a brother Felix Stewart. Survivors include her daughters, Becky Phillips, Cathy (James) Ream; sons, Michael and Anthony Phillips; brothers, Terry and Jeffrey Stewart; grandchildren, Justin and Cameron Phillips; former husband, Robert Phillips; niece, nephews, cousins and many friends. Jenny worked for the ODNR for over 20 years as an Accounting Supervisor. A devoted mother and grandmother, Jenny will be greatly missed by her family and close friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 5-8 PM at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, NE CHAPEL, 3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, with the Funeral Service on Thursday, October 9, 2008, 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, Ne! w Albany, OH. Messages of condolence may be left at www.NewcomerColumbus.com. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 10/7/2008

MARCUM (VOLZ) Roberta Ann "Robby" (Volz) Marcum, age 54, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord at her home on Monday, October 6, 2008, with her beloved family by her side. Born June 13, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Jerauld E. and Margaret R. (Rasor) Volz. Robby worked for Wal-Mart in Canal Winchester and was also a member of the Red Hat Society in Pataskala. Survived by loving husband of 18 years, Landon "Hayse" Marcum; sisters, Sandra Wise, Hilliard and Jerrilyn Volz-Costell, Hilliard; brother, James E. (Mary) Hyatt, Hilliard; step-sons, Dwayne (Donna) Marcum, David (Traci) Marcum and Doug (Christina) Marcum; 5 grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Friends may visit Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110, where funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday. Rev. Robert Haney officiating. Interment Lithopolis Cemetery. Donations may be made to FairHope Hospice in her memory. ! Online condolences available at www.spencefuneralhome.com. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries Published in The Columbus Dispatch from 10/7/2008 - 10/8/2008