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New sign-up process set for energy assistance
GOODMAN
Paul Jones Goodman Sr., 90, of London
died peacefully in his residence on March
23, 2020. Born on Jan. 11, 1930, in Bristol,
Va., he was a son of the late Hale and Nancy
(Jones) Goodman. He was also preceded in
death by: his wife, Eloise (Atwood) Goodman;
son-in-law, Ron Berry; sisters, Margaret,
Ella Mae and Virginia; and brothers,
Thomas and Dennis. A U.S. Navy veteran,
Paul had been a welder most of his life,
working and retiring from Buckeye Steel.
He also had worked at Madison County Airport
and, at the age of 72, received his pilot’s
license. Survivors include: his children, Paul
Jones (Billie Jo) Goodman Jr., Sandra Goodman,
Sheila (Bob) Mayer, Sharon Berry,
Rhonda (Mark) Montrose and Paula (Greg)
Sharpin; eight grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren;
sister, Mary Hubert; many
nieces and nephews; brothers and sisters-inlaw.
Norma Atwood, James Atwood and
Christine (Bill) Weber. The family would
like to express their sincere gratitude to
Susan and Ina from Loving Care Hospice
and to Ernie’s Pharmacy for their care and
support. A graveside service was held on
March 26 in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation
was not observed. Memorial contributions
may be sent to the Madison County Food
Pantry, 137 Maple S., London, OH 43140.
The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral
Home and Crematory, London.
BRADLEY
Mae Madelene Bradley, 94, of London
died on March 24, 2020, at Madison Health.
She was born on May 1, 1925, in Ona,
W.Va., to Charles Snowden and Vida Hope
The Ohio Development Services Agency
and Bridges CAP are working to help keep
Ohioans safe during this time of emergency.
Recently, Gov. Mike DeWine declared a
state of emergency regarding COVID-19,
and Ohio Department of Health Director
Amy Acton, M.D., MPH, has issued orders
to limit social interactions to prevent the
spread of COVID-19.
Effective immediately, Ohioans who are
enrolling in the Percentage of Income Payment
Plan Plus (PIPP) for the first time, applying
for Home Energy Assistance Winter
Crisis Program, or have limited income are
no longer required to visit a local energy assistance
provider to complete an application.
Now, enrollees can pick up an
application packet at the front door and return
it with their documents to be completed.
Appointments may be completed
over the phone during the scheduled appointment
time rather than face-to-face.
Ohioans can visit energyhelp.ohio.gov to
start their application and upload the required
documents prior to their appointment.
For those who do not have access to
the Internet and/or cannot upload their documentation,
the local energy assistance
provider can complete those application
over the phone. For a list of required documentation
or to schedule an appointment
call, (740) 852-3511.
“Working with our local providers, we
have been providing Ohio families with the
support they need to manage their energy
bills, and now this support is even more important,”
said Lydia Mihalik, director of the
Ohio Development Services Agency. “The
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(Price) Bradley. Mae was a member of Grace
Baptist Church, retired from Kroger in June
1988 after 34 years of service, and graduated
from Gallia Academy High School in
Gallipolis, Ohio, Class of 1943. She is survived
by: sister, Waneta Bradley of London;
brothers, Roy Bradley of Sedalia, Ross
(Christina) Bradley of London; sister-in-law,
Joy Bradley of Xenia; and numerous nieces
and nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews,
and great-great nieces and greatgreat
nephews. She was preceded in death
by: her parents; brother, Jack; two infant
brothers, Marlin Everett and Albert Snowden;
and sister-in-law, Patsy Bradley. Due
to COVID-19 concerns, there was no visitation.
A graveside service was held March 27
in Somerford Township Cemetery with Pastor
Dwaine A. Hill officiating. Memorial contributions
may be made to: Grace Baptist
Church Missionary Fund, 121 N. Madison
Rd., London, OH 43140. The family was
served by Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral
Home & Cremation Service, London.
online application, in a normal scenario,
makes it easier to apply and reduces the
length of an in-person appointment, but
now it is providing a bridge to assistance
during an incredibly difficult time.”
The Development Services Agency also
will extend the Winter Crisis Program
(WCP) until May 1 to align with the Public
Utilities Commission of Ohio’s extended
Winter Reconnect Order. The regular Home
Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will be
extended until June 1.
The Development Services Agency’s interactive
voice response phone lines will not
be available, however Ohioans may continue
to call (800) 282-0880 and select option
2 to be transferred to their local energy
assistance provider.
HEAP helps income-eligible Ohioans pay
BROWN
Vernon Verle Brown, 74, of Sedalia died
on March 24, 2020, in Madison Health. He
was born on Nov. 25, 1945, in Frankfort,
Ohio, to Ova and Dorothy (Roseberry)
Brown. He was a volunteer firefighter for
Range Township, a volunteer baseball coach
at Madison-Plains and a member of Carpenter
Union Local 200. He is survived by: his
wife of 49 years, Suzanne (Bricker) Brown;
sons, Scott (Holly) Brown of Sedalia, David
Brown of Delaware, Tim (Theresa) Brown of
Michigan; grandchildren, Brandon Rose,
Connor and Chesney Brown; great-granddaughter,
Scarlett Brown; sisters and brothers,
Dixie Dill of Sedalia, Frank Brown of
Mount Sterling, Ken (June) Brown of
Clark’s Lake, Ohio, Janet (Bill) Ervin of
Sedalia; and several nieces and nephews.
Vernon was preceded in death by: his parents;
daughter, Jodi Lynn Brown on Jan. 24,
1996; twin brother and sister, Gary and
Phyllis; and grandson, Cole Brown. A graveside
service was held March 28 at Range
Township Cemetery with Pastor Floyd
Hubbell officiating. The family was served
by Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral Home &
Cremation Service, London.
ROGERS
Judy A. Rogers, 74, of London died on
March 24, 2020, in her residence. Born on
Jan. 30, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio, she was a
daughter of Clay and Barbara () Snyder.
Judy had worked at the former Purex/Dial
Corp. in London. Survivors include: her children,
Donald (Tammy) Hunter and his kids,
Gordon DeWitt, Brandy English, Michael
Hunter, Desiree Hunter and Heather
Hunter; Tim McGath and his kids, Michelle
Hardesty and Cori Braglin; and Laurie
(Mat) Hunter and their kids, Amanda
Rogers, Johnny Jones, Keith Jones, Jamie
Jones, Mathieu Blair and Noah Blair; 13
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin
Rogers, on May 31, 2009. In keeping
with her wishes, Judy was cremated and
there were no services. Memorial contributions
may be made to the funeral home for
the benevolence of the family. The family
was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home
and Crematory, London.
their heating bills and can assist with fuel
tank placement, fuel tank testing and furnace
repair. Ohioans must have a gross income
at or below 175 percent of the federal
poverty guidelines to qualify for WCP and
HEAP assistance. For a family of four, the
annual income must be at or below
$45,062.50. Ohioans must have a gross income
at or below 150 percent of the federal
poverty guidelines to qualify for PIPP. For
a family of four, the annual income must be
at or below $38,625.
Ohioans that have a regulated utility and
have been issued a disconnect notice are eligible
for a one-time WCP benefit if they
have not already received a WCP or regular
HEAP benefit.
For details about the features of the Winter
Crisis Program locally and what is
needed to apply, contact Cassandra Fultz at
(740) 852-3511. Additional information can
be found at www.energyhelp.ohio.gov or by
calling (800) 282-0880.
Library scholarship
deadline extended
Applications are available for the Marjorie
Hanson Memorial Scholarship, offered
by the Mount Sterling Friends of the Library.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the
Friends are extending the due date for scholarship
applications. Send email to
reece.melissa.b@gmail.com to request an application.
Type “scholarship” in the subject
line. Completed applications are due by June
1. The deadline for some documentation will
be suspended on a case-by-case basis.
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