Madison Messenger - August 30th, 2020

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FORD
Harley Edward Ford, 94, passed away on Aug. 18,
2020. Harley enjoyed farming and being outside with his
dogs and cattle. He was preceded in death by: his wife of
67 years, Dorothy Ford; parents, Nellie and Charles Ford;
and sister, Delores Elliott. Harley is survived by: his children,
Lois Ford, Debbie (Brad) Cavener, Phyliss Ford, and
Dale Ford; sisters-in-law, Betty (Wendell) Bowdle and Gloria
Case; grandchildren, Scott (Megan) Batson, Ashley
(Ben) Rine, Ashley (Joseph) Clark, Craig Wilson; greatgrandchildren,
Kyler and Kade Batson, David Balling,
Levi Wilson, Harley, and Jackson Clark. Funeral services
were held on Aug. 21 at Porter-Tidd Funeral Home,
Mount Sterling. Interment was held at Bethel Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to: Ohio Hospice of
Fayette County, 222 N. Oakland Ave., Washington Court
House, OH 43160. To share condolences with the family,
visit www.portertiddfuneralhome.com.
SEVERS
Fred Severs Sr., 90, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away
on Aug. 19, 2020. Born in Springfield, Ohio, Fred was a
graduate of Fairfield High School and a veteran of the
United States Army, Korean War. He retired in 1992
from Roadway Express where he was a truck driver for
nearly 33 years. Fred and his wife were members of
Canaan Land Baptist Church. Fred was preceded in
death by his parents and two sisters. He is survived by:
his beloved wife, Elnora “Sis” Severs; daughter, Tess
(Jim) Duncan; son, Fred (Brenda) Severs Jr.; grandchildren,
Lee (Kate) Duncan, Tiffany (Ray) Myers, Natalie
(Jason) Maier, Josh (Paula) Severs; great-grandchildren,
Madison, Morgan, Trinity and Jackson; sister-inlaw,
Patty Henson and family. A funeral service was
held Aug. 24 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home,
West Jefferson. Burial followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery,
West Jefferson. To send condolences to the Severs
family, visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com
ARBOGAST
William E. “Eddy” Arbogast III, 79, of Mount Sterling,
Ohio, went home to the Lord on Aug. 20, 2020.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Kathryn and Edwin
Arbogast II, he was a graduate of Millersburg Military
Institute. Eddy retired from Ohio Willow Wood Co. in
2010 after a lifetime of service. He was a member of
Cornerstone Christian Church in Circleville, Ohio, and
a member of the Knights of Pythias, 194 Talmadge
Lodge in Mount Sterling. In addition to his parents,
Eddy was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Arbogast,
and his first wife, Vicky Arbogast. He is survived
by: his wife, Charlotte; brother, Robert (Pat) Arbogast;
sisters, Judy Gorun and Susan (Robert) Tolle; nieces
and nephews, Michelle Arbogast, Lisa Arbogast, Leslie
Arbogast, Ryan (Angela) Arbogast, DeAnn Gorun-
Baker, Derek (Crystal) Nixon and Emily Nixon and
their families; step-children, Lynnette (Tim) Warner,
Sherri (Ed) Spriggs, Kimberly Riddle, Sonny Riddle and
Harold Riddle; and several step-grandchildren and
step-great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held
on Aug. 24 at Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Sterling with
Pastor William Pellum officiating. Memorial contribution
may be made to: The American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention (AFSP), Central Piedmont Walk, 8311
obituaries
Briar Creek Parkway, Suite 105-430, Raleigh, NC
27617; or to Mount Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Rd.,
Columbus, OH 43215. Porter-Tidd Funeral Home,
Mount Sterling, assisted the family. Visit www.portertiddfuneralhome.com
to share a favorite memory of
Eddy or to send condolences to his family.
WENDEL
Doralee Wendel, 80, of West Jefferson died on Aug.
21, 2020. She was preceded in death by: husband,
George M. Wendel; parents, Larry and Eileen Beasley;
sister, Debbie Terry; and brother, Jimmy Beasley. She
is survived by: children, Pam Hutchison and Christine
(Bryan) Haenszel; grandchildren, Sarah (Ryan) Wood,
Conner, Blake and Madison Haenszel; great-grandson,
Gregory Wood; brothers, Larry (Myra), Earl, Mike
(Joni), John and Jerry Beasley; sisters, Caroline
Beasley of California, Jean (Tony) Caldwell of Alabama
and Janet Beasley. She was Aunt Dee Dee to many
nieces and nephews. Doralee was a member of Zion
Lutheran Church of West Jefferson, retired from Sears
and Roebuck, and later served Meals on Wheels in
Madison County. She also led the children’s storytime
program at Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library in West
Jefferson. Doralee was an avid fan of the Ohio State
Buckeyes and the West Jefferson Roughriders. At West
Jefferson football games, she was known as the “WJ
Spirited Fan” or “The Bell Lady.” She enjoyed the company
of many close friends in various activities, including
the Shawl Sisters. She was a 1957 graduate of West
High School. Funeral services were held on Aug. 27 at
Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home in West Jefferson
with Pastor Larry Baker officiating. Memorial donations
may be made to Madison County Meals on Wheels
or Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library.
WINTERS
David E. Winters, 84, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed
away on Aug. 21, 2020. Dave was well known and loved
by everyone in the community. Dave was a proud Navy
veteran and a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 7003. He loved taking yearly trips to Florida
with his wife, Linda. The children in the community
knew him as Santa. He enjoyed riding his motorcycles,
hunting and being outdoors. You could always count on
him to make you laugh with his orneriness. He was preceded
in death by: his parents, Ferol and Hazel Winters;
brothers, Vernon Winters and Bud Winters; and sister,
June Handcock. He is survived by: his loving wife of 55
years, Linda (Frasher) Winters; children, Rebecca
(Bruce) Baker, David (Maria) Winters Jr., Katrina Winters,
and Pam (Coy) Adams; grandchildren, Kenzie
(Walid) Abdeljabbar, Kirstin Winters, Debra Koepka,
Daniel Winters, Samantha Winters, Sharon Gonzalez,
Brandy Gonzalez, David Gonzalez, Derek Stiles, Brandon
Winters and Coy Lee Adams; numerous greatgrandchildren;
and a host of friends, all who loved him
and will miss him deeply. The family will hold a celebration
of life get-together at Oak Grove Tavern at 1 p.m.
Aug. 30. Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home assisted
the McCoy family, West Jefferson, assisted the family.
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McCOY (BETTY)
Betty Jo McCoy, 84, of London went to be with our Lord on Aug.
22, 2020. She loved God and her family more than anything else. She
was so wonderful, sweet, funny, and had the world's biggest heart.
We are all better people because of her. Her strength was inspiring
to all who knew her. She was immediately special to anyone who met
her. She loved to make everyone smile. She will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by: her loving husband who adored her,
James McCoy; her daughters, Donna Rinehart and Shelly McCoy;
granddaughter, Maddie Underwood; father, Howard Jones; stepmother,
Virginia Jones; mother, Eva Parks; brother, Fred Jones; sister,
Lula Ramey; sons-in-law, Gary Sandfor and Tim Underwood.
She is survived by: her daughters, Teresa Sandfor and Pam Underwood;
grandchildren, Martina (Kevin) Henry, James (Utasha) Miller,
Kristi (Avery) Hayes, Shawn Hall, and Lessie (Shaun) O'Harra;
great-grandchildren, Austin and Kylee Henry, Katie, Trevor and
Erin Miller, Lanie Wilkerson, Nik Hayes, Braeden Hayes, Seth,
Kendra and Shane O’Harra; son-in-law, Tracy Mann; many relatives
in the McCoy and Jones families; along with many friends. The family
held a private service on Aug. 25 at Community Freewill Baptist
Church, West Jefferson, with Pastor Jerry Newman officiating. Burial
followed at Kirkwood Cemetery, London. Rader-McDonald-Tidd
Funeral Home assisted the McCoy family.
McCOY (RICHARD)
Richard E. McCoy Sr., 78, of Darbyville went to Heaven to be with
the Lord on Aug. 22 while at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital.
Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Frances and Rollo McCoy Sr.,
he was also preceded in death by: his siblings, Donald McCoy, Rollo
McCoy Jr. and Karen Estep. He is survived by: his beloved wife of
50 years, Delores McCoy; his children, Richard (Dawn) McCoy Jr.,
William McCoy, Allen (Theresa) McCoy and Rhonda (Dwayne) Bode;
five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law,
Lawrence (Tami) Dotson; many other loving relatives and friends;
and his special fur-baby girl, Chloe. Dick loved the church and his
Lord. He was a member of New Beginnings Freewill Baptist Church
and the YMCA of Circleville. He loved fishing, hunting, camping and
spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed. A special
thank-you is sent to the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff of Mount
Carmel Grove City Hospital 4th Floor and ICU for your dedication
and care. Thank you! A funeral service was held on Aug. 28 with Pastor
Dave Bowens and Pastor Denver Peters officiating. Burial followed
at Muhlenburg-Darbyville Cemetery, Darbyville. Due to the
coronavirus pandemic, social distancing as observed and guests were
required to wear a facial covering to the funeral home. Visit
www.portertiddfuneralhome.com to share a favorite memory of Dick
or send condolences to his family.