PAGE 10 - MADISON MESSENGER - <strong>September</strong> 13, <strong>2020</strong> www.madisonmessengernews.com Summer reading: It pays to be a book worm Mount Sterling Public Library reopened to the public on June 1 and kicked off the <strong>2020</strong> Summer Reading Club. Even though the library did not offer its usual array of summer programs due to COVID-19 restrictions, 64 adults, teens, and children completed the program. Each person needed to read 10 books to receive a backpack full of prizes. For every 10 books read, each participant received a raffle ticket for the grand prize drawings. Program sponsors included American Legion Post 417, MCR Medical, Friends of the Mount Sterling Public Library, Judy and Dave Lucas, Honey Run Farm, Chase Bank of Mount Sterling, and <strong>Madison</strong> Health. Among the winners in Mount Sterling Public Library’s Summer Reading Program are: (top left) Becca Brown and Graycie McClelland; (bottom left) Esmerelda Rodriguez; (above) Cindy Humphrey, adult grand prize winner; (top right) Evan Hignite, boys’ grand prize winner; and (bottom right) Layla Greer, girls grand prize winner.
www.madisonmessengernews.com <strong>September</strong> 13, <strong>2020</strong> - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 11 obituaries HOUSEL Mary Anne Housel, 75, died on Aug. 28 at Bluebird Retirement Community in London, Ohio. She had been a resident of Bluebird for the last two-and-a-half years. Mary Anne was a retired employee of Quest Communications and previously worked for Chase Bank. She held a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Franklin University. Born in New Albany, Ind., she resided in Brandon, Fla., for several years, and most recently in Marysville, Ohio. Mary Anne was a voracious reader with wide interests, subscribing to National Geographic and The Wall Street Journal, as well as Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone. She had a great love of all animals, especially dogs. Mary Anne was a lifelong collector of salt and pepper shakers and would readily relate the life story of any of the thousand-plus pairs she had accumulated. She was also a master gardener and loved working with all of her plants. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert E. Houghton Sr., and her mother, Anne M. Houghton. She is survived by: her brother, Robert E. Houghton Jr. (Louise) of New South Wales, Australia; her brother, George Houghton (Barbara) of Jeffersonville, Ind.; nieces, Wendy Houghton and Tanya Little (Rob); and great-niece, Katie Little. She is also fondly remembered by Scott Edelman of Marysville, Ohio, son of her longtime companion, Larry Edelman, who predeceased her. A private service will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to the International Crane Foundation or the National Wildlife Federation. SHARP Charles Sharp was peacefully called home to the Lord on Sept. 6, surrounded by loving family in London, Ohio. Charles was born on July 12, 1930, the fourth child of William Leon and Edith Faye Sprinkle who preceded him in death. He also was preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen J. Halopka, and brothers, Jimmy L., Maurice L. and William J. He is survived by: his son, John (Jan) Phillips (London, Ohio); brothers, Myron (Joy) Sharp (Howe, Ind.), Alan (Carmen) Sharp (Greenfield, Ind.); sister, Edith Eileen Lewis (Logansport, Ind.); and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, greatnephews, great-great nieces, and great-great nephews. He was a 1949 graduate of Washington Township High School (Logansport, Ind.) and Indiana Business College (1954). Charlie proudly served in the Korean War (1951-53). He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church (Morristown, Tenn.). He requested no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to: Grace Baptist Church, P.O. Box 416, Morristown, TN 37815. Arrangements were handled by Rader-Mc- Donald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson. Visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to share condolences with the family. CHAFIN Robert H. Chafin, 60, of Orient, Ohio, passed away on Sept. 6, <strong>2020</strong>, with his family at his side. Robert was a graduate of London High School and was employed with Danite Signs for more than 30 years. Bobby loved his grandchildren dearly, and they were the light of his life. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Sonya Chafin, and his sister-in-law, Terri Lee Chafin. He is survived by: his loving wife of 20 years, Peggy; children, Shawn (Chris) Chafin, Jessica (Chris) Gremling; siblings, Barbara (Richard) Woods, Joyce (Jim) Lind, David (Tess) Chafin; grandchildren, Stella, Emma, Zeke, Duke, Brody, Connor and Lia; and numerous relatives and friends who loved and will miss him greatly. Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson, assisted the Chafin family. Following the family’s wishes, there were no services. Memorial donations may be made in Robert’s honor to www.copdfoundation.org/donate. MURRAY John C Murray Jr., 68, of Galloway, Ohio, died on Sept. 6, <strong>2020</strong>. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Audre Murray, and his brother, Michael Murray. He is survived by: his wife of 44 years, Janis; children, John Robert, Jennifer Lynn and Jeffrey Allen; and grandchildren, Daniel Salyers and Peyton Robert. John loved his family with his whole heart, and his grandkids were everything to him. He could watch the same movie many times. He loved to speak his mind and Puzzle solution E D D H E E A A X P Q S Z W Z V R D E D U L C E S O E R B L N A E I D O H V O W S Y K T Y R W S H N U O T C O W T A J Q I E O G W B L N L U I U L H D B E P R A Y D C L T T O L I A E L A E A E R T N S H H S T O Y Y T W E E X E O I I T U H R O P X Y G D N P V D N I H E B N O U E Z I J K E E L W A R A D T J T M S J O R A G O N E B F A R O U N D M H K R L O D Q H W R M P I C D E T R E A N O Puzzle located on page 4 T P K E B E N E A T H B J U R C K H R Q I N E D D I H P H R wanted you to agree with him because he was always right, according to him. He was a very hard worker before his health took a turn for the worse. He worked for Tri-State Forest Products for more than 25 years. Funeral services were held on Sept. 10 at Rader McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson, with Pastor Larry Baker officiating. Memorial donations may be made to <strong>Madison</strong> County Meals on Wheels or Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library.
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