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PAGE 4 - MADISON MESSENGER - April 19, 2020 obituaries www.madisonmessengernews.com 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.
www.madisonmessengernews.com obituaries April 19, 2020 - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 5 SHOAF James “Jim” O. Shoaf, 96, of London passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 8, 2020, in his home on the family farm in southern Madison County. Preceding him in death was his loving wife of 48 years, Leona (Peg) Shoaf, and daughter, Jeanie (Gary) Maser. He is survived by: his son, Ron (Sharie): grandchildren,: Chad Shoaf, Monique (Randy) Hughes, and Zachary (Renee) Shoaf: great-grandchildren, Kyle (Jennifer) Shoaf, Whitney Shoaf, Havyn, Hartlyn and Hunter Hughes, Rylan and Zane Shoaf: and a great-great-grandchild, Peyton Shoaf. He also left behind a very special companion, Lucille Davis. A graveside service was held on April 10 at Kirkwood Cemetery, London. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Madison County. The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London. Online condolences for the family may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. GATES Betty Yvonne Gates, 91, of West Jefferson passed away peacefully surrounded by family early on April 9, 2020, at Madison Senior Living Community in London. Betty was born on Nov. 9, 1928, to Glenn and Cecil (White) Jones of Beallsville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Lester (Knobby) Gates, whom she married on Feb. 7, 1948; brothers, Larry and John Jones; and sisters, Judy Richard and Sandra Wells. Betty graduated from Beallsville High School. She later worked at Lazarus in downtown Columbus, Leslie's Fashions and Central National Bank. She retired from Huntington Bank after many years. She was a member of West Jefferson Church of Christ for the last 50 years. Betty was a life member of West Jefferson Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 7005. She is survived by: children, Dennis (Sandra) Gates, Larry (Lisa) Gates and Kathy (Billy) Williamson; grandchildren, Heather Saddler, Matthew (Nicole) Gates, Zachary (Jaime) Gates, Tara (Jacob) Turner, and Adam (Heather) Williamson; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Ethan, Samantha, Drake, Megan, Lillian, Scarlett and Annie; five great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Many thanks to her extended family at Madison Senior Living Community and Madison County Meals on Wheels. Due to the coronavirus guidelines, viewing was held for immediate family and close friends only on April 15 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson. Graveside services followed at Hampton Cemetery, West Jefferson, officiated by her nephew, Richard Riley. Memorial contributions may be made to Madison County Meals on Wheels or the Good Samaritan Food Pantry in West Jefferson. McGUIRE JoAnne E. McGuire, 88, of Plain City died on April 9, 2020, in her residence. Born on Oct. 26, 1931, in London, she was a daughter of Francis Thomas and Ruth (Baker) McGuire. A member of St. Patrick Parish in London, JoAnne had been a financial advisor for the Federal Civic Service. She is survived by her loving husband, Ora Fry, and many cousins. A private mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Michael Hintershied and Father Theodore Sill officiating. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research; or Women’s Care Center Foundation, 360 Notre Dame Ave., South Bend, IN 46617. The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London. Online condolences for the family may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. SNELL James (Jim) Ray Snell “JR Eagle” of West Jefferson left this earth on April 10, 2020. He was born on July 14, 1946, in Columbus to Mildred “Petie” (Greer) and George Harold Snell. Jim is survived by: his wife, Dorreen (Lynch) Snell; son, Jamie Snell; granddaughters, Hannah and Emma Snell of Plain City; sisters, Bev Eades (Dan) and Tonya Blain (Jeff); brother, Dan Snell (Carolyn) of London; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jim had worked with the West Jefferson Police Department, Franklin Township Police Department, Choctaw Lake and Madison County Sheriff’s Department. Jim is widely known for his love of playing and singing music through various bands throughout the decades, most recently with The Posse. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), there were no funeral or graveside services. A “Celebration of Life” is planned once the world is back to normal and gatherings are permitted. Arrangements are being handled by Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson. HOCKENBERY Norma-Jean Boggs Hockenbery—July 23,1927-April 11, 2020—has moved into the presence of Jesus our Savior in Heaven. A lifelong resident of the West Jefferson community, she is the daughter of Dewey and Hilda (Wills) Boggs. She was baptized in and a member of West Jefferson United Methodist Church. She spent many years raising her family in Gillivan Methodist Church where she was a pianist, choir director, Sunday School teacher and faithful member until its closing. A 1945 graduate of West Jefferson High School, she pursued and received a degree as a beautician/barber from the Ohio State School of Cosmetology. After retiring from cosmetology in West Jefferson, she worked for Hartco Printing, Saxton Realty and Super Duper. After leaving Super Duper, she started in-house babysitting for a few West Jefferson families whose parents had full-time jobs. Always involved in her community, she was a member of the WJ Mothers Club who were instrumental in the startup of the kindergarten program for Jefferson Local Schools. She was a charter member of “The Fire Belles” (the auxiliary of the Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department), raising funds for fire equipment/vehicles and providing support to the firemen on their fire runs. The Fire Belles were also instrumental in the startup of the West Jeff Ox Roast. She was a past member of Coral Rebekah Lodge 222 and Past Nobel Grands of West Jefferson. Always willing to help others wherever needed, she loved her family and community. She was preceded in death by: her parents and her husband of 67 years, Dick Hockenbery. She is survived by: daughters, Beverly (Skip) Hall, Becky Mahugh and Betsy Postle; son, Bob (Barb) Hockenbery; grandchildren, Shannon (Mitch) Owen, Jeremy Hall, Heather Hall (Matthew Horn), Andrew Mahugh, Doug Mahugh, Melissa (Ryan) Greer, Emma Hockenbery, Brian (Jillian) Postle; greatgrandchildren, Jacob, Joanie, Michael Owen, Madelyn (Wes) Beaver, Spencer and Jozlynn Postle, Hayden Mahugh, Austin and Brody Greer, Bishop and Ozzie Horn; sisters, Lorna Boggs Murry Krausher, Mary Boggs Sisson (TX); brother, D. Hugh Boggs (SC). She also leaves behind other Hockenbery and Boggs family members, nieces, nephews and their families. Per Norma- Jean’s wishes, a memorial service to honor her life will take place on a date to be determined at West Jefferson United Methodist Church. The family is being served by Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson. Memorial contributions may be made to West Jefferson United Methodist Church, 36 S. Center St., West Jefferson, OH 43162, (614) 879-8130. MAYNARD Denise Kay Maynard, 58, of London died on April 12, 2020, in her residence. She was born on Jan. 31, 1962, in London, a daughter of Alvin Ray and Sharon (Johnson) Holton. She graduated from London High School in 1980. She was employed at RESCARE, London, for a long period of time, where she loved her job, often going above and beyond for the patients. She had a big heart, was very loving, and had an awesome sense of humor. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter and friend. Denise is survived by: her mother of London; children, Angel (Jon) Price of Johnsville, Joey Gossman of London, Delbert Maynard of New Mexico, Rachel Maynard of London; sisters, Wendy (Larry) Bobo of London, Beth (Shannon) McVey of Grove City; grandchildren, Nathan and Kyle Price, Elizabeth Smith, and Bella Marie Maynard; numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her father and her husband, Delbert. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral Home & Cremation Service, London. Online condolences may be sent to www.rldfh.com. Joyce Colene Kearns, 81, of Bellefontaine formerly of Lakeview, OH passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Logan Acres Care Center. Joyce was born on October 1, 1938 in Champaign County, OH, a daughter of the late Christian and Matilda Fitzpatrick Crain. She married John Joseph Kearns on February 14, 1974 in London, OH and he died in 1999. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Marion Thomas Crain, William Harmon Crain and an infant brother. She is survived by a daughter, Christy (Mark) Miller, and a son, Tobin Matthews, both of Lakeview, three grandchildren, Amy Miller, Tia (Ryan) Lillard and Wesley (Shelby) Matthews, five great grandchildren, Burke, Madden, and Nixon Lillard, Kinzley and Adalynn Matthews, two sisters, Betty Downs of Florida, and Roberta Jean Boyles of Bellefontaine, and several nieces and nephews. Joyce was a 1957 graduate of Milford Center High School where she was homecoming queen. She and Joe owned and operated JC Construction. Joyce was a member of Indian Lake Community Church. She enjoyed doing yard work, working puzzles and playing cards. Her greatest joy was playing with her grandchildren. Private funeral services were held with burial in Highland Memorial Cemetery, West Liberty, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joyce’s name may be given to Indian Lake Community Church, PO Box 457, Russells Point, OH 43348. Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com. Obituary Notices For the latest obituary information visit our website. Updated daily. Find out more by visiting... www.madisonmessengernews.com/obits.html
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