Madison Messenger - June 16th, 2019

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FINCHUM
Allen Finchum passed away at Doctors West Hospital in Columbus,
surrounded by family on June 4, 2019. He is survived by: his
children, Eric (Julie) Finchum of Galloway and Kimberly Roberson
of Hamden; his sister, Joyce Robertson of London; his brothers,
Michael (Judy) Finchum of London, Lonnie (Vicki) Finchum of London,
David (Judy) of South Charleston, Jeffrey (Georgeann)
Finchum of Findlay, and Rick Finchum of London; his brother-inlaw,
Gary (Letha) Crow of Elyria; his grandchildren, Holly (Colton)
Plumb of Richlands, N.C., Jeremy (Christen) Finchum of Galloway,
and Emily (Sean) Waldo of Columbus; his great-grandchildren,
Nolan Plumb of Richlands, N.C., Naomi Plumb of Richlands, N.C.,
and Chloe Finchum of Galloway; and many nieces,nephews and
close friends. He is preceded in death by: his parents, Alonzo and
Myrtle Finchum of London; his wife of 56 years, Sharon Crow
Finchum of London; his sisters, Jewel (Jim) Murry of Springfield
and Thelma (Glendon) Swan of South Charleston; his brother-inlaw,
Kenneth Robertson of London; his mother and father-in-law,
John and Marie Crow of McArthur; his sister-in-law, Suzanne
(John) Sowers of McArthur; and his son-in-law, Alfred Roberson Jr.
of Hamden. Allen was born on April 21, 1937, in London. He graduated
from Madison Rural High School in 1955 and from Ohio University
in 1959 with a bachelor’s degree in business. He married
Sharon in 1960. After welcoming two children into their home, he
became a selfless example of a loving father and husband, teaching
his strong sense of values and faith in God. He had certification as
a chartered life underwriter and belonged to Toastmasters International.
Allen also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and traveling.
He was a beloved and honorable man, respected by those he
worked with and family alike. Services were held June 8 at Eberle-
Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London, with Rev. Jeff Smalley
officiating and interment at Paint Township Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Pilot Dogs, 625 W. Town St., Columbus,
OH 43215. The family thanks the staff at Doctors West Hospital
ICU, Dr. Tom Peponis, and members of Newport United Methodist
Church for their caring support.
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obituaries
HOLLY
Rheta Holly, 90, of London died on June 4, 2019. She
was born in Mellin, W.Va., on May 22, 1929, to Henry
P. and Sarah Elsie (Moore) Williamson. Rheta is survived
by: her daughter, Jana K. Holly of London; son,
Carlton E. Holly of Clintonville; and a brother, James
Williamson of West Virginia. She is preceded in death
by: her parents; husband, Harold “Herkimer” Holly; sisters,
Ruth Dennison, Mildred Bonar, Elma Bunner,
Edna Shepard, Pearl Carpenter, Cora Stanley and
Sylvia Williamson; brothers, Charlie, Virgil, Howard
and John Williamson. Services were held June 10 at
Rader-Lynch and Dodds Funeral Home and Crematory,
London, with Pastor Mark Schroder officiating. Burial
was in Kirkwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Humane Society of Madison County.
OOTEN
Ruby Nell (Caines) Ooten, 86, of Florida, formerly of
West Jefferson, died on June 5, 2019. Ruby and her husband,
Carlos, owned and operated Ooten Insurance Co.
in West Jefferson for many years. Ruby is preceded in
death by her son, David Ooten, and brothers, David
Caines, Ralph Caines and Esmond Caines. Ruby is survived
by: her loving husband of 71 years, Carlos S.
Ooten; daughter, Diane (JR) Grimmett; sister, Virginia
O'Brien; and sister-in-law, Mildred Caines. Ruby’s
grandchildren and great-grandchildren will miss her
dearly. Funeral services were held June 14 at Rader-
McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson. A celebration
of Ruby's life was held at the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 7005 following services. Interment
took place at Hampton Cemetery, West Jefferson.
BYRD
Harold Gene “Bug” Byrd, 71, of London died on June
6, 2019, in his residence. Born on Oct. 25, 1947, in
Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of Herschel and Mary
(Herman) Byrd Sr. He was a 1967 graduate of London
High School, where he played on the football team. He
was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in
Vietnam. He retired after working 26 years at London
Correctional Institution. He loved his sons, unconditionally
supporting them 100 percent. He cherished his family
and was always just a phone call away. He is also
known for his love for the team up North (Michigan)
which he expressed by displaying decals on his cars and
in his yard. We cannot forget the Friday nights he spent
sitting around the card table playing quarter to 50-cent
poker with the girls. He is survived by: his sons,
Frankie (Geraldine) Byrd and Andre Byrd Sr.; grandchildren,
Andre, Jr, Dre’Vaun, Aaren, Tanner, Kye and
Macie; brother, Louie of London, Herschel (Dimitira) of
Urbana; stepbrother, Charles Whitelow, Columbus; and
a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was
preceded in death by: his parents, Herschel and Mary
(Herman) Byrd, Sr.; stepmother, Helen (Whitelow)
Byrd; daughter, Crystal Byrd; brothers, James “Cannonball”
Byrd and Alfred “Butch” Wilson; and sister,
Evelyn Scurry. Services were held June 14 at Fountain
of Truth Ministries, London, with Pastor Keith Wilson
as the officiant and Pastor Tyrone Artis as the eulogist.
Interment followed in Oak Hill Cemetery, London, with
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military honors bestowed by Madison Memorial Post
105, American Legion. The family was served by Eberle-
Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London.
HARFORD
Jean Harford, 67, of West Jefferson died on June 6,
2019, surrounded by her loving family. Jean loved her
flowers, reading, cooking, and spending time with her
family and grandkids. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Horace and Martha Copeland, and brother,
Ernest. She is survived by: her loving husband of 50
years, Donald; daughters, Tanya (Richard) Harrell,
Susan (John) Harrell; son, Jimmy (Tracy) Harford; and
numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Following
the family’s wishes, cremation took place. The
family was served by Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral
Home, West Jefferson.
KEPLINGER
Judy Keplinger (Penwell) Dye, 59, of Jeffersonville
died on June 6, 2019, in Miami Valley Hospital. Born
on June 7, 1959, in Washington Court House, she was
a daughter of James and Frances (Bennett) Keplinger.
Judy was a former KJ/DJ with Dave & Judy’s Karaoke.
Survivors include: her husband of 27 years, David Dye;
son, Michael Keplinger (Kayla Duncan); daughter,
Shannon Penwell (Bryan Whitt); 12 grandchildren and
one great-grandson; nieces and nephews, Luke
(Heather) Keplinger, Ben Keplinger, Kim Gauley and
Jordan (Brian) Shaw; a host of great-nieces and greatnephews;
and sister-in-law, Donna Keplinger. She was
preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Rick
Keplinger; son, Jeromy; and daughter, Brandi. Funeral
services were held June 13 in South Solon Church of
Christ in Christian Union with Rev. Gordon Ell officiating.
Memorials may be made to Eberle-Fisher Funeral
Home, 103 N. Main St, London, OH 43140.
RHEINSCHELD
Naomi E. Rheinscheld, 85, of Mount Sterling died on
June 7, 2019, at Carriage Court in Washington Court
House. Born to the late James and Mary Trigg, she was
a graduate of Mount Sterling High School, Class of 1952.
Naomi was a homemaker her whole life. She married
the love of her life, Floyd Rheinscheld, on Aug. 22, 1952.
Naomi was a life-long member of First United Methodist
Church and was a part of the Methodist Women. She
was also a Sunday school teacher in her earlier years
and a member of the Participators Class. Naomi also
was involved in delivering Meals on Wheels. Naomi was
preceded in death by her parents and sister, Joan Emrick.
She is survived by: her beloved husband, Floyd, and
their children, Kathy (John) Haynes of Mount Sterling,
Jim (Judy) of Mount Sterling, Roger (Paulette) of Washington
Court House, Darryl (Patty) of Mount Sterling,
Linda (Tom) Pryor of Mount Sterling, Doug (Karen) of
Stoutsville, and Mike (Amy) of South Charleston; 19
grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren; sister, Jane
Green of Mount Sterling; special niece, Beulah (Jerry)
Tipton; and many other loving relatives and friends. A
funeral service was held June 12 at Porter-Tidd Funeral
Home, Mount Sterling with Rev. Dortha Ross officiating.
Burial followed at Pleasant Cemetery.