Madison Messenger - February 3rd, 2019

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POTTS
Amanda Lynn Potts, 38, of London died
on Jan. 22, 2019, in Madison Health. Born
on Feb. 3, 1980, in Ft. Hood, Texas, she was
a daughter of Alisa (Reeves) and Ike Potts.
Amanda had worked at Nissen Chemitec.
Survivors include: her sisters, Brandy
(Chris) Muncey and Jenny Hilt; brothers,
Weldon (Tiffany) Potts and Shaun (Misti)
Jenkins; daughter, Haley Shaw; mother,
Alisa (Jeff) Jenkins; father, Ike (Vicki)
Potts; fiancée, Ronald Harr, and his daughters,
Kristi, Angel, Skye and Erin; nieces
and nephews, Taylor and Tristan Muncey,
Lucas Hilt, Marissa and Reagan Potts and
Lilly Jenkins; several aunts, uncles, cousins;
and best friends, Kelly Fyffe, Brandy Summers
and Corina Cline. She was preceded in
death by her grandparents, Joseph and
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Potts. Funeral services were held Jan. 26 in
Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory,
London, with Pastor Gaye Gossard officiating.
Interment followed in Kirkwood
Cemetery. The family suggests memorial
contributions be made to the Epilepsy Foundation
at www.epilepsy.com.
ZIMMERMAN
Brian A. Zimmerman, 42, of Columbus,
Ohio, died unexpectedly after a fall on Jan.
22, 2019. Born in Columbus to Charles and
Diane Zimmerman, Brian was a graduate of
West Jefferson High School, Class of 1994.
An avid outdoorsman and gardener, Brian
loved to fish and hunt. He planted his
mother’s garden every year and grew the
finest heirloom tomatoes. Brian was a devoted
Ohio State fan after a brief error in
judgment when he cheered for the Maize
and Blue. He was the consummate bartender,
mixing excellent cocktails and conversation.
He welcomed high-profile
entertainers, politicians and others from all
walks of life and made them all feel special.
Brian enjoyed a stellar career in upscale
hospitality. His family and friends enjoyed
the perks of his career full of delicious food
and prime table seating. He worked for over
12 years at Due Amici Restaurant serving
as bartender, server and doing everything
else that needed to be done. Previously,
Brian worked at Cameron Mitchell Restaurants.
Brian was preceded in death by: his
grandparents, Kennard and Mary Forrest
and Bernice and Leo Zimmerman; his
nephew, Derek Abel; aunt and uncle, Show
Mei and Donald L. Zimmerman; and uncle,
Kenneth Leroy Smith. Brian is survived by:
his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth
Michael and Sherry Chapin Jr., of
Westerville; sister, Erin Kathleen Nelson of
Cary, N.C.; brother-in-law, Efrain Rivera of
Columbus; nephews and niece, Gideon and
Paul Chapin and Isabella Rivera; and his
many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, including
his lovely, caring girlfriend, Stacy
Thompson, and wonderful roommate,
Stephen Greenleaf . Funeral services were
held Jan. 28 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral
Home, West Jefferson. Memorial contributions
may be made to Brian’s family to
assist with funeral expenses.
ROGERS
Robert Lee Rogers, “Bob,” 84, of London
died on Jan. 22, 2019. He was a longtime
member of Westside Christian Church, Coffeyville,
Kansas, where he was an elder. He
had a special attachment to London Baptist
Church and Hilliard Church of Christ. He
was a United States Navy veteran, serving
during Korea, where he was attached to the
Marine Corps as a medic. Robert retired
from John Deere. He was preceded in death
by: his parents, Hulett and Hazel Rogers;
in-laws, Arthur and Irene Fields; three
brothers, Don, Dale and Phil; sons-in-law,
Michael Richardson and Denis Gallagher.
He is survived by: his loving wife of 62
years, Carol; children, Terri Barnhart-
Richardson, Sue Gallagher (Kevin) and
Shannon Gallagher (Dann); brother, David
Rogers (Beverly); sister, Joyce Ogden;
grandchildren, Rob (Danielle) Barnhart,
Greg (Emili) Barnhart, Tyler (Hilary) Barnhart,
Caleb (Carrie) Barnhart and Ryan Mc-
Cullough; 10 great-grandchildren, two stepgreat-grandchildren,
five nieces and
nephews, and a host of family and friends.
A funeral service was held Jan. 30 at
Hilliard Church of Christ, followed by interment
at Oak Hill Cemetery, London. Memorial
contributions may be made to
International Disaster Emergency Service,
355 Park 32 West Dr., Noblesville, IN
46062. Arrangements were by Rader-Mc-
Donald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson.
CROSBIE
Mark “Andy” Crosbie, 52, of London died
on Jan. 25, 2019, in his residence. Born on
Dec. 26, 1966, in Zanesville, he was a son of
Raymond and Betty (Ricketts) Crosbie.
Mark retired from Madison Correctional,
was a volunteer with the Red Cross, and
worked and volunteered for many years
with Central Townships Fire Department.
He also was a ham radio operator, N8MNI,
and belonged to the former Newport Volunteer
Fireman’s Association. Survivors include:
his wife, Barbara (Hillis) Crosbie,
who he married on Oct. 30, 1999; son, Kevin
Batross; daughter, Carolyn (Brian) Johnson;
mother, Betty; brother, Tom (Eva Mae)
Crosbie; his best buddy, Jaeger; his furry
buddy, Oreo; very special friends, Jim and
Nancy Penix and Jon and Lisa Barnett; and
many friends, especially from the fire department.
He was preceded in death by his
father, Raymond “Bones” Crosbie, and a
brother. A memorial service as set for 1 p.m.
Feb. 2 in Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and
Crematory, London. Friends may call at the
funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of
services. Memorial contributions may be
made to the National Fallen Firefighters
Foundation at www.firehero.org.
THOMAS
Donald L. Thomas, 90, of London died on
Jan. 26, 2019, at Kobacker House, Columbus.
Don was born on Nov. 16, 1928, in Franklin
County, Ohio. He was the son of Ira and Florence
(O’Harra) Thomas. He graduated from
West Jefferson High School in 1946 and was
a lifetime farmer in Madison County. He is
survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Christine
and Timothy Roby of London; daughter,
Carol (Thomas) Orr of Chillicothe; son and
daughter-in-law, Donald and Sandra (Heller)
Thomas of West Jefferson; grandsons, Brad
Roby and Aaron Roby, Thomas (Jessica) Orr,
William Orr, and Donald Thomas III; granddaughters,
Elizabeth (fiancé Scott Moore)
Roby, Sarah (Aaron) Orr Minor; great-grandchildren,
Lucas and Jack Minor; a brother
and sister-in-law, Bill and Ann Thomas of
Bellefontaine; many nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth,
sisters, Patricia and Lillian. and a brother,
John Thomas. Calling hours were set for 6-8
p.m. Feb. 1 at Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral
Home & Cremation Service, London. Funeral
services were set for 10 a.m. Feb. 2 at
the funeral home with Pastor David Berna
officiating, followed by interment at Sunset
Cemetery, Galloway. Memorial contributions
may be made to: Kobacker House/Inpatient
Hospice, 800 McConnell Drive, Columbus,
OH 43214.