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PAGE 10 - MADISON MESSENGER - <strong>February</strong> 17, <strong>2019</strong><br />
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London Police Department<br />
• A 26-year-old man was found freezing<br />
in a snow drift in London on Jan. 20. He was<br />
rushed by officers to the Emergency Room.<br />
• On Jan. 22, a homeless female, living<br />
out of her vehicle, reported being followed<br />
by an unknown person for two days. The female<br />
appeared to be under stress but declined<br />
medical care. She was given a<br />
courtesy transport to a relative’s home.<br />
• On Jan. 23, a London resident reported<br />
that a female acquaintance became agitated<br />
when asked to leave then damaged his door<br />
and windows with a BB gun.<br />
• A London resident was charged with<br />
domestic violence on Jan. 24.<br />
• A London man was charged on Jan. 25<br />
with disorderly conduct while intoxicated.<br />
• A West High Street business found a<br />
small bag of narcotics believed to be<br />
methamphetamine on Jan. 26.<br />
• On Jan. 31, a London resident reported<br />
David "Dave" Malcolm Gilmore<br />
died peacefully on <strong>February</strong> 3, <strong>2019</strong> at<br />
Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus,<br />
OH at the age of 76. Born May 25, 1942 in<br />
North Tonawanda, NY, he was the youngest<br />
of 5 siblings of John Gibson Gilmore and<br />
Rosetta May Rosie.<br />
Dave is survived by his wife Barbara (Migaj)<br />
and children David, Damon, Delainee, and<br />
Kent (Gern) and 6 grandchildren.<br />
A Memorial Service will be held from 2:00<br />
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 9, <strong>2019</strong><br />
at Plumwood Church of Christ in Christian<br />
Union. Final arrangements entrusted to the<br />
care of the Jerry W. Kinley Funeral Home.<br />
Ellis (Ed) Anderson was born November 20th, 1925 in Akron, Ohio.<br />
His journey ended on <strong>February</strong> 10th, <strong>2019</strong> surrounded by his family and friends<br />
with love.<br />
He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Leona Anderson; Sister<br />
Madeline Snyder; Brother Larry: and nephew Tom Snyder. He is survived by his<br />
wife Bonnie (Earnest); Daughters Chrissy (Tim) Ward, Deb (Larry Canzonetta)<br />
Antram, and Beck Antram. As well as 2 grandchildren, Dustin (Morgan) Schaaf,<br />
Ellie Ward and great grandson Desmond. Also survived by his Nephews Jim<br />
(Nuet) Anderson, Greg (Robin) Snyder, Mark (Dorothy) Snyder, David (Peggy)<br />
Snyder and Niece Madayln (Dave) Overton.<br />
Ed served in World War II from March 1944 through April 1946. He was<br />
decorated with EAME Theater Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal,<br />
Purple Heart, and Victory Medal World War II. He was a rifleman who assisted<br />
with the capture of enemy positions by placing direct fire upon designated<br />
targets with a rifle. Made reconnaissance patrols behind enemy lines to obtain<br />
information related to enemy strength and disposition of troops.<br />
After the military he went on to work at Amster Kirtz starting from a warehouse<br />
worker to eventually becoming CEO & Owner. After retiring Ed enjoyed spending<br />
his days with his family including his beloved Miniature Schnauzer Coco. Along<br />
with watching the Ohio State buckeyes, he was an avid NFL fan and “The<br />
Champion of The Universe” at Euchre.<br />
Funeral services were held <strong>February</strong> 14, <strong>2019</strong> at TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265<br />
Norwich St., Hilliard, OH 43026. www.tiddfuneralservice.com<br />
multiple protection order violations by an<br />
ex-boyfriend. As a result, an arrest warrant<br />
was issued for a Columbus resident.<br />
<strong>Madison</strong> County Sheriff’s Office<br />
• A car parked at a London restaurant<br />
ROBERTS<br />
Brian K. Roberts, 48, of London died on Feb. 3, <strong>2019</strong>, at Ohio<br />
State University Cancer Hospital in Columbus. Born on Dec. 21,<br />
1970, in London, he was a son of Carl L. and Sandra (Cummins)<br />
Roberts. Brian was a 1989 graduate of London High School and had<br />
worked for Hauck Brothers Heating and Cooling. He is survived by:<br />
his father, Carl Roberts; sons, Justin (Cassie) Roberts of London<br />
and Brandon Roberts of Hilliard; grandsons, Ganon and Landon<br />
Roberts; sisters, Michelle Roberts, Morgan (Rob) Toops and Crystal<br />
(Adam) Noble; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in<br />
death by his mother, Sandra, in 2018. Funeral services were held<br />
Feb. 9 in Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London,<br />
with Pastor Steve Rath officiating. Interment followed in Somerford<br />
Township Cemetery, London. Memorial contributions may be made<br />
to the American Cancer Society.<br />
SINKFORD<br />
Vivian E. “Boots” (Lowery) Sinkford, 93, of South Charleston died<br />
on Feb. 5, <strong>2019</strong>, at <strong>Madison</strong> Health in London. Born on Feb. 9, 1925,<br />
in London, she was a daughter of Ernest H. and Geneva (Lane) Lowery.<br />
Vivian was a member of St. Paul AME Church where she served<br />
as a stewardess and missionary. She loved to read, solve puzzles and<br />
watch Cincinnati Reds baseball. Survivors include: her children,<br />
Louis (Amy) Sinkford, Robin (Robert) Johnson and Dana (Henry)<br />
Wilson; grandchildren, Jeffrey Wilson (Trina), Kelli Smith (Steve),<br />
Brayden Sinkford and Lavon Johnson; great-grandchildren Brandi<br />
(Steven), David, Ava and Morgan; sister, Beverly (Edward) Poindexter;<br />
brother, Phillip (Alice) Lowery; and several nieces and nephews.<br />
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Louis G. Sinkford; parents;<br />
four brothers; a sister; and grandson,<br />
Derek Sinkford. Funeral services were held<br />
Feb. 9 in St. Paul AME Church, London<br />
with Rev. Melvyn Huguely officiating. Interment<br />
followed at Kirkwood Cemetery, London.<br />
The family was served by Eberle-Fisher<br />
Funeral Home and Crematory, London.<br />
BROOKE<br />
Mary Esther Brooke, 92, of Columbus<br />
died on Feb. 7, <strong>2019</strong>. Mary was a member<br />
of West Jefferson United Methodist Church<br />
and former organist. She graduated from<br />
Otterbein University with a bachelor’s degree<br />
in music and was a former member of<br />
The Harmonetts singing group. Mary was a<br />
music and voice teacher for Jefferson Local<br />
Schools. She was retired from Prudential<br />
Insurance as an administrator. Mary was<br />
preceded in death by her parents, Frank<br />
and Clara (Taylor) Peters, and loving husband,<br />
George, of 57 years who passed away<br />
in 2007. Mary is survived by her daughters,<br />
Barbara Holzer of Indianapolis, Ind., and<br />
for several days turned out to be stolen. It<br />
was impounded for processing on Jan. 23.<br />
• The <strong>Madison</strong> County Treasurer’s Office<br />
reported receiving what appeared to be a<br />
counterfeit $20 bill on Jan. 24. The bill was<br />
obituaries<br />
seized for further investigation. The suspect<br />
provided a voluntary written statement.<br />
• A Mount Sterling business reported receiving<br />
what turned out to be a counterfeit<br />
$20 bill.<br />
Janice (Barry) Fonarow of Columbus. A celebration of life service<br />
was held Feb. 15 at West Jefferson United Methodist Church. Inurnment<br />
followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, West Jefferson.<br />
Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home of West Jefferson assisted<br />
Mary’s family.<br />
HANN<br />
Helen C. Hann of London and formerly of Fairfield, Ohio, died on<br />
Feb. 7, <strong>2019</strong>, at Sisters on Elm Senior Living in London. Helen was<br />
born on Feb. 12, 1921, a daughter of Charles and Cora (Smith) Corless<br />
in Fairfield, Ohio. She attended Fairfield Local Schools, graduating<br />
in 1939. A graduate of Mercy School of Nursing in Hamilton,<br />
Ohio, in 1942, Helen became an instructor at Mercy Hospital and<br />
Ft. Hamilton Hospital Schools of Nursing. She also worked for eight<br />
years as a school nurse in Fairfield City Schools. On Nov. 26, 1948,<br />
she married Harry Hann and they were married for 55 years. They<br />
were parents to three sons and were members of Sacred Heart<br />
Church in Fairfield. In 1989, they moved with their family to London<br />
and became members of St. Patrick Church. Helen is survived by:<br />
her sons, Joe (Dorothy) Hann, Dan (Paula) Hann, of London and<br />
Chuck (Tari) Hann of Mount Sterling; four grandchildren, David<br />
(Beth) Hann of Beavercreek, Mike (Nancy) Hann of Grove City, Amy<br />
Hann-Morrow of London, and Sarah Hann of Mount Sterling; six<br />
great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Jacob and Abby Hann of Beavercreek,<br />
Hannah Morrow of London, and Luke and Lauren Hann of<br />
Grove City; and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in<br />
death by her parents, her husband, and her brother, Hubert. A Mass<br />
of Christian Burial was celebrated Feb. 12 at St. Patrick Church,<br />
London, with Fr. Michael Hinterschied presiding. Burial followed in<br />
St. Patrick Cemetery. The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral<br />
Home and Crematory, London. Memorial donations may be<br />
made to: St. Patrick Church, 61 S. Union St., London, OH 43140;<br />
<strong>Madison</strong> County Retired Teachers Scholarship Fund, in care of<br />
Paula Herald, 2560 Karok Dr., London, OH 43140; or Loving Care<br />
Hospice, 56 S. Oak St., London, OH 43140. The family wishes to express<br />
its gratitude to the caregivers at Sisters on Elm and Loving<br />
Care Hospice who took wonderful care of Helen.<br />
YOUNG<br />
Douglas Patrick Young, 58, of West Jefferson died on Feb. 9,<br />
<strong>2019</strong>, with his loving family by his side. Doug graduated from West<br />
Jefferson High School in 1978. He was a retired construction<br />
worker. Doug was an avid fisherman and loved riding his Harley<br />
and spending time with his grandchildren. Doug was preceded in<br />
death by his daughter, Paige, grandson, Lucas, and brother, Dino.<br />
He is survived by: his loving wife of 32 years, Sheri; parents, Neil<br />
and Patty Young; children, Brooke (Mike) Foor and Tina (Brian)<br />
Smith; sister, Vickie (Greg) Johnson; brother, Dale (Jeni) Young;<br />
grandchildren, Carson, Caiti, Cami, Colvin, Connor and Olivia;<br />
mother-in-law. Judy Mille; and numerous loving relatives and<br />
friends. A funeral service was held Feb. 15 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd<br />
Funeral Home, West Jefferson. Inurnment will follow at a later<br />
date. Memorial contributions may be made to Rader-McDonald-<br />
Tidd Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.