Madison Messenger - December 8th, 2019

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Narcotics Anonymous
First United Methodist Church, 52 N.
obituaries
Main St., London, hosts a Narcotics Anonymous
group at 7:30 p.m. Mondays, 8 p.m.
Wednesdays, and 6:30 p.m. Saturdays. For
more info, call the church at (740) 852-0462.
BARNES
Linda D. Barnes, 61, of London died on Nov. 27, 2019, in her residence.
She was born on June 10, 1958, in Columbus, the daughter
of Donald E. and Mary (Wise) Wooldridge. Linda was the owner of
many businesses, including Somerford Salon, Amish Meat & Cheese,
and Use It Again. She also worked for the state at the London Correctional
Institution for several years. She drove school buses for London
and West Jefferson for 12 years. She is survived by: her husband
of 37 years, Truett “Joe” Barnes; children, Sarah (Keith) Conn, Kelly
Barnes and Truett (Christie) Barnes; sister, Brenda (Donald) Lowe;
grandchildren, Truett G. Barnes, Reece T. Conn, Pierce J. Conn and
Makaylin Barnes; nieces and nephews, Robert Sprouse, Brian
Wooldridge, Jamie Connor, Tamara (Nathan) Waugh and Melissa
Lowe; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Linda was preceded
in death by: her mother, Mary E. Blake; sister, Donna J.
(George) Sprouse; and nephew, Timothy A. Wooldridge. A celebration
of life service was held Dec. 1 at Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral Home
& Cremation Service, London,with the Rev. Jerry Poff officiating. Interment
followed at Somerford Township Cemetery.
ELLIFRITT
Brenda Ann Ellifritt passed away on Nov.
27, 2019, at her home from pancreatic cancer
with her loving husband, Tim, at her side. She
is preceeded in death by her parents, Keith
and Marguerite Root, and her mother-in-law,
Carol Ellifritt. Besides her husband, Tim, she
is survived by: her father-in-law, Gerald Ellifritt;
brothers, Richard (Valerie) Root and
Jack Root; sister, Sue (Ed) Mikle; brother-inlaw,
Thomas (Lori) Ellifritt; daughters, Beth (Dennis) Courtney,
Cindy Seaford and Wendy (Rubin) Terry; 10 grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren. Brenda will be deeply missed by many
nieces, nephews and friends. Brenda attended Canal Winchester
High School and the Columbus Culinary Institute, where she was
class salutatorian. Brenda was employed at Southwestern City
Schools. She was a Civil War and WWII reenactor and a member
of the NRA and the Ohio Gun Collectors Association. She also was
a devoted Buckeyes fan. Brenda was a chef and baker without
equal. Thank you to all the folks at Ohio Health for your kindness
and care. Per her wishes, there was no visitation or funeral service.
Interment will be at Violet Township Cemetery, Pickerington, Ohio.
SCHALL
Jennifer Janice Schall, 12, of London died on Nov. 27, 2019, in
Madison Health. She was born on Aug. 6, 2007, in Laurelville, Ohio.
Jennifer was a sixth-grade student at London Middle School, who
loved science, the outdoors and helping her guardians care for and
nurture many foster animals in her home. You could regularly find
her playing in the creek with her friends, getting her shoes and
hands all muddy catching frogs, tadpoles, crawdads, whatever she
could get her hands on. Her family includes: guardians, Julie Miller
and Jim Cooper; parents, Robert Schall and Celena Hogan; sister,
Breanna Schall; great-grandmother, Janice Schall; and many other
relatives and friends. Friends called at Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home
and Crematory, London, on Dec. 1. Memorials in Jennifer’s name
may be sent to: The Humane Society of Madison County, P.O. Box
84, West Jefferson, OH 43162.
SKIDMORE
Jessica A. Skidmore, 35, of London died on Nov. 28, 2019, in her
residence. Born on Sept. 6, 1984, in Columbus, she was a daughter
of Ray and Vicki (Coomer) Skidmore. Survivors include: her mother
and father; son, John Joe McGrath III; daughters, Johzlyn McGrath
and Jenna McGrath; sisters, Jennifer Thompson (Jeff Pack) and
Julia Skidmore; nephews, Nicholas Williams, Thomas Thompson,
Conner Thompson, Bruce Pack, Kristian Oty, Brendon Guyer and
Devin Guyer; maternal grandmother, Betty Mastin; many aunts,
uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal
grandparents, Ken and Shirley Skidmore, and maternal grandfather,
John Coomer. Funeral services were held on Dec. 4, 2019, in
Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London. Interment
followed in Oak Hill Cemetery, London.
HOLLAR
James Allen Hollar, 78, of Mount Sterling went home to be with
the Lord on Nov. 30, 2019, at the Signature Health Care of Fayette
County. He was born on Dec. 6, 1940, in Mount Sterling, a son of
Charles William and Helen Erma (Morgan) Hollar. He was a longtime
member of Antioch Church and worked and retired from General
Motors in 1992. He loved to sing and enjoyed horses and
spending time with his family. James was preceded in death by: his
parents, Charles and Helen Hollar; first wife, Connie Sandra Chambers
(Jimmy and Samantha’s mother); second wife, Clara Ann
Hampton; siblings, Joseph, Keith, Charles “Mots,” John, Harvey,
Frances, Arietta, Martha and Charlotte. He is survived by: his loving
wife, Betty; children, Jimmy (Brenda) Hollar, Samantha (Rick)
Jones, Dale Stewart, Marlene Stewart, Larry Stewart, Rina Ferguson,
Jeffrey Stewart, Sandy Rosier, Vicky Coffman, Tony Fox and
Jimmy (Jeanette) Fox; sisters, Cora “Boots” Matthews, Mary (Jack)
Brill; grandchildren, Gabriel, Gavin Jones, Jacob Hollar, and several
other grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Hayden; numerous
nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral
services were held on Dec. 5 at Porter-
Tidd Funeral Home, Mount Sterling, with
Pastor James Blankenship officiating. Interment
followed at Pleasant Cemetery, Mount
Sterling.
PENWELL
Gloria Penwell, 82, a life-long resident of
London died on Dec. 1, 2019, in her home.
Born in London on Feb. 26, 1937, the
daughter of Dean W. and Avanelle (Daily)
Brill. Gloria worked in the insurance industry
for 66 years at Chaney & Thomas Insurance
Agency, which she purchased in 1978
and has continued as a three-generation
family operated business. Gloria enjoyed
serving her community in various ways. She
was a long-time member of the London
Board of Public Utilities, served on the
Board of Oak Hill Cemetery and was a past
member of the Chamber of Commerce. She
enjoyed her family, loved antique shopping
and enjoyed their cabin in Hocking Hills.
Gloria is survived by: her husband of 45
years, Carl M. Penwell; daughter, Deeann
(Mike) Blake; and grandson, Ty (Caitlin)
Blake, all of London. A celebration of life
was held on Dec. 5 at Red Brick Tavern. Inurnment
will be held at the discretion of the
family. Contributions may be made to the
Salvation Army, Gloria’s favorite charity.
The family entrusted arrangements to
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