Madison Messenger - April 19th, 2020

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WERTZ
Joshua Michael Wertz, 34, of South
Charleston died on April 2, 2020, in his residence.
Born on May 31, 1985, in Orlando,
Fla., he was a son of Charles and Deborah
(Sollars) Wertz. A graduate of Madison-
Plains High School, Joshua also attended
Ohio Christian University. He was a member
of Journey of Faith Fellowship in South
Charleston and was an assistant manager
at Anytime Fitness in London. Survivors include:
his wife of 11 years, Ashley Wertz;
daughters, Hailee, Isabella, Audrey, Nora
and Charlee; his parents, Charlie and Deb;
brother, Jeremy (Kayla) Wertz; sister-inlaw,
Sommer (Matthew) Clay; nieces and
nephews, Jayden, Journi, Kayzli, Christopher
and Jules; grandparents, Gary and
Linda Sollars, Doug and Andrea Berryman;
several aunts and uncles; numerous
cousins; parents-in-law, Sheila and Paul
Orr and Douglas and Rebecca Anderson.
Josh loved to motivate and cheer people up.
He especially loved his “shred” family and
was always looking for ways to challenge
and push people to be the best they could be.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Graveside services were held April 6 in
Greenlawn Cemetery, South Charleston,
with Associate Pastor Joshua Zimmerman
officiating. Those planning to attend were
asked to bring lawn chairs. Those wishing
to drive through to pay their respects were
asked to arrive early. Friends called at
Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory,
London, on April 5. Due to COVID-19,
visitation was scheduled as follows: those 60
and older or with pre-existing health conditions,
3-4 p.m.; people with last name beginning
A-H, 4-5 p.m.; people with last name
beginning I-Q, 5-6 p.m.; and people with the
last name beginning from R-Z, 6-7 p.m. Memorials
may be sent to Journey of Faith Fellowship,
P.O. Box 631, South Charleston,
OH 45368 or at www.journeyoffaithfellowship.com.
Online condolences for the family
may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
MILLER
Billie “Bill” Mack Miller, 92, died on
April 6, 2020, of natural causes at Bluebird
Retirement Community in London. He lived
his whole life in Madison County where he
was a farmer. He was born on Feb. 19, 1928,
to Floyd and Bertha Norris Miller in Plumwood,
Ohio. He was young when the family
moved to Range Township, and there he
shadowed his father as a youngster. Bill
continued following his father’s mentoring
throughout his career. Bill graduated from
Madison Rural High School and while there
met his wife, Mary Katherine Lewis. They
were married for 64 years before her death
in 2011. Bill and Katie had five children:
Carol Moody (Ken); Cheryl Miller (Lee Matson);
Christie Crain (Bruce); Randy Miller
(Beverly); Cathy Daniels (Terry); nine
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He also leaves sisters-in-law, Nancy Lewis
Musick and Mary Lewis, and several nieces
and nephews. Bill was the third generation
of farmers in the family. In addition to farming,
Bill served on the London Area Chamber
of Commerce representing agriculture,
which was the largest business enterprise
then in the county. He was on the Chamber
committee that met with The Ohio State
University officials to provide local coordination
for the Molly Caren Farm Science
Review. Even after retiring, he continued
studying new farming practices, marveling
at the latest machinery, crops, drainage and
microclimates. He was often seen by neighbors
in his pickup truck slowly coasting
down the road. Farm tours were his favorite
classroom where he shared his knowledge
of farming with a captive audience. There
will be no services at this time due to potential
health risks to all. Eberle-Fisher Funeral
Home, London, is handling
arrangements. Online condolences may be
sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
Burial will be at Range Township Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be
made to the Range Township Fire Department
in Midway.
PRICE
Jeremy Michael Price, 39, of West Jefferson
died on April 6 at his residence. He
was born on Nov. 5, 1980, in Columbus,
Ohio, to Daniel and Joyce Price. Jeremy was
the father of three, Kirstin, Katelyn and
Adam Price, who each gained his gifting for
music. Jeremy worked at Provideo Systems
and loved his kind and generous leadership
team. He had a love for music and could
melt your heart by playing his guitar to one
of his favorite songs. His music gifting allotted
him the ability to hear a song, calculate
a few minutes in his head and then play exactly
what he just heard. Jeremy was a loving,
kind soul with the ability to brighten
your day with his smile and quick wit. He is
preceded in death by his grandfather,
James E. Butler Sr. He is survived by:
grandparents, Ramona Butler, Lowell and
Rosie Limings; parents, Daniel and Joyce
Price; brother, Joshua (Jordan) Price; sister,
Darby (Tyler) Thornton, all of Columbus;
uncles, Jim and Joe (Gina) Butler; aunt,
Judy (John) Wihl; numerous beloved cousin.
He also was a loving uncle to Amelia, Jackson
and Jameson Price. Due to the coronavirus
guidelines, viewing for immediate
family only took place on April 10 at Rader-
McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson.
Interment followed at Hampton
Cemetery, West Jefferson. A private family
graveside service was officiated by Pastor
Joseph Arata II. Memorial donations made
be made to help with expenses to Rader-Mc-
Donald-Tidd Funeral Home.
KINDLE
Harold Mack Kindle, 76, of London died
on April 7, 2020, in London Health and Rehabilitation.
Born on Nov. 10, 1943, in Kenton,
he was a son of Harold James and Viola
(Chamberlain) Kindle. Mack was a volunteer
at HELP House in London and had
been an auto mechanic. He is survived by:
his daughter, Patricia Ann (David)
Reynolds; granddaughter, Dallas Reynolds;
sisters, Beverly (Larry), Wanda and Diane;
brother, Harold Jack Kindle; several nieces
and nephews; devoted friend, Sheila Strickler;
and good friend, Roger Gordon. He was
preceded in death by his parents. A memorial
service will be held at a time after the
COVID-19 pandemic is over. More information
is forthcoming. Mack requested, if anyone
wished, to remember him with a
donation to HELP House. The family is
being served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral
Home and Crematory, London, where online
condolences may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
SMITH
With heavy hearts, we
are mourning the passing
of Donna M. Smith.
Donna was a loving wife,
mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. She
loved her husband, children
and grandchildren
more than life itself.
Donna was selfless and caring. Her kind
soul will be remembered by everyone she
met. Donna was preceded in death by: her
daughter, Pam Sue Smith; sister, Pat
Rutherford; and parents, Merrill and Lucille
Nance. Donna leaves behind: her loving
husband of 67 years, Eugene Smith; daughter,
Paula (Mike) Gaskins; son, Dean
(Susan) Smith; grandchildren, Nicole (Bob)
Conner, Andrew (Whitney) Reiter. Adam
(Katie) Smith, Matthew (Jennifer) Smith,
Luke (Sarah) Smith, Carly Smith. Great
Grandchildren, Cameron Paugh, Robbie
Conner, Gunner and Andi Reiter, Addisyn,
Maxwell, Jude, Augustine, Maycee, Paisley
and soon-to-be baby boy Smith. A private
family burial took place on April 14 at Madison
Mills Cemetery. Rader-McDonald-Tidd
Funeral Home, West Jefferson, assisted the
Smith family.
Remember Her
Remember her laugh, her grin, her stories
and her smile,
And remember these things for quite a
while.
We all know she loved being a wife.
Her husband, children, and grandchildren
were the love of her life.
We will all remember her with laughter
and tears, and will never forget her in the
upcoming years.
Don’t be afraid to say her name
As we all know it will never be the same.
Heaven gained a new angel today
Soar high, Donna, as you will never be
forgotten.