Madison Messenger - April 25th, 2021

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McCLELLAND
Jon A. McClelland, 68, of London died on April 10, 2021, in The
Ohio State University Hospital. Born on Dec. 31, 1952, in Columbus,
he was a son of Kenneth and Rosemary (Dehmann) McClelland.
A 1971 graduate of The Plains High School, Jon then received
his associate degree from Franklin University. He started his career
with Ohio Willow Wood and then worked and retired from General
Motors in Columbus. A lifelong member of Mount Sterling United
Methodist Church, Jon had also volunteered for the Tri County Fire
District for 50 years. For 30 years, he volunteered for the Sterling
Joint Ambulance District, retiring as chief. He also volunteered for
30 years with the Range Township Fire Department. In 1981, Jon
received the Medal of Valor from the Ohio State Legislature for saving
a child’s life during a house fire.
Survivors include: his wife of 42 years, Sue (Gray) McClelland;
son, Andrew (Rebekah) McClelland; daughter, Jessica (Paul)
Berick; granddaughters, Graycen McClelland and Vera Berick;,
brothers, Timothy (Judy) McClelland and Scott (Debbie) McClelland;
many nieces and nephew; and sister-in-law. Kathy McClelland.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and
brother, Mark McClelland.
A memorial service was set for 1 p.m. April 24 at Mount Sterling
United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Karen Crawford, Rev.
Harry Scott, and Rev. Carolyn Scott officiating. Interment was set
to follow in Bethel Cemetery. Friends called at the Mount Sterling
fire department on April 23.
Memorials in Jon’s name may be made to any of the following:
Tri County Joint Fire District, 7 W. Columbus St., Mt. Sterling, OH
43143; Range Township Fire Department, P.O. Box 140, Sedalia,
OH 43151; Sterling Joint Ambulance District, 20 S. London St., Mt.
Sterling, OH 43143; or First United Methodist Church, 110 S. London
St., Mt. Sterling, OH 43143.
The family is being served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and
Crematory, London. Condolences for the family may be sent to
www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
CAVINEE
Paul Lee Cavinee, 73, passed away on April 15, 2021. He was a
member of West Jefferson United Methodist Church and a graduate
of West Jefferson High School Class of 1965, where he played football
on the 1962 state champion team. He also was a member of the
West Jefferson Optimist Club and West Jefferson Athletic Boosters.
He served as commissioner of WJYAA and coached pee wee football,
baseball and softball. Paul was an avid stock car and drag racing
participant and fan. He enjoyed fishing and family poker night.
Paul was preceded in death by: parents, Pete and Martha Cavinee;
sisters, Sandy Cavinee and Connie Pennington; father- and
mother-in-law, Jack and Annie Salyer; and sister-in-law, Brenda
Salyer Lightfoot. He is survived by: his loving wife of 52 years, Judy;
children, Paul Jason Cavinee, Kacey Lynne Cavinee and Justin
(Angela) Cavinee; siblings, Debbie (Bobby) Archey and Kim Cavinee;
brother-in-law, Chip (Karen) Salyer; grandchildren, Jordan,
Phil (Amanda), Lillie, Ezekiel and Asher; brother-in-law, Gary
Lightfoot; and numerous loving relatives and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Heartland Hospice, 116
Morris Road B, Circleville, Ohio, 43113. Visitation and a Celebration
of Life service took place on April 20 at West Jefferson United
Methodist Church. The family was served by Rader-McDonald-Tidd
Funeral Home, West Jefferson.
WEBB
Dallas Vincent James Webb, 25, of London died on April 16,
2021, in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. Born on June 14, 1995, in
Columbus, he was the son of James and Allison (Payne) Webb. Very
talented with electronics, Dallas spent most of his time working in
construction and remodeling.
Survivors include: his mother and father, Allison and James
Webb; sister, Ashtyn Webb; grandparents, James E. and Jenna
“Mamaw” Webb; grandfather, Jeffrey A. Hunter; very special aunt,
Jennifer (Dan) Hunter; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was
preceded in death by his grandmother, Sherry Delbianco.
A celebration of life is being planned for a later date. The family
is being served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London.
Condolences may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
PINKERTON
Brian M. Pinkerton, 51, passed away at Doctors Hospital
(Columbus) on April 18, 2021. Brian was born on July 25, 1969, in
Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his loving mother,
Linda Browning, and stepfather, Tom Davis. Brian is survived by
his son, Matthew Pinkerton, and uncle, Chuck Davis. May he rest
in peace. Arrangements were handled by Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral
Home, West Jefferson.
CLIFTON
Norma Jean “Rose” Clifton, 89, of Plumwood died on April 19,
2021, in Springfield. Born on Jan. 18, 1932, in Plumwood, she was
a daughter of James Daniel and Alta J. (Stockwell) Harsh.
She had attended the former Plumwood United Methodist
Church. Rose loved quilting and her family. She also had a passion
for traveling, making to every state except Hawaii.
Survivors include: her children, John (Ramona) Clifton, David
Clifton and Carolyn Jean (Dave) McSurley, all of Plumwood; daughter-in-law,
Cindy Clifton of Plumwood; 12 grandchildren and 19
great grandchildren, plus two on the way; brother, John Harsh; several
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Robert
L. Clifton; daughter, Carol Jane “Janie” Harsh; sons, Carl Clifton,
James Clifton, Paul Franklin Clifton; brothers, Raymond Harsh,
James Harsh; and sister, Mildred Sargent.
Funeral services were held on April 22 in Eberle-Fisher Funeral
Home and Crematory, London, with Pastor Wayne Stuntz officiating.
Interment followed in Plumwood Cemetery. Condolences may
be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
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Velma Athlee Walters, 92, of
London passed away peacefully on April 16,
2021.
Born November 22, 1929, in Church Hill
Tennessee. Daughter of George K. and Fannie M.
(Lloyd) Churchwell both of Tennessee.
Velma was a homemaker all her life, she enjoyed
baking, crafts, home decorating, and gardening.
She is survived by her son David (Marion) Walters
and Sandra (Frank) Miller both of London. Grandchildren
Damon (Heidi) Dickerson, Brian (Jen)
Dickerson, Tonja (Matt) Davenport, Chad Bryant;
Great Grandchildren John Dickerson, Brandyn
Wolf, Kailey Wolf, Graham Dickerson, Georgia
Dickerson, and Christian Bryant.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
William Fred Walters in 2008 and her brothers
William and Lloyd Churchwell; sisters Joyce Allen,
Wanda Phillips, Irene Pleasant, and infant
Churchwell.
A very special thank you to Frank Miller, Tonja
Davenport, and Karen Cook.
A private viewing and interment ceremony will
be held on April 21, 2021, at Rose Hill Burial Park
in Springfield, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for
donations to be made to the Alzheimers Association
at https://act.alz.org/donate. Arrangements
in care of Jackson Lytle & Lewis Life Celebration
Center, Springfield. Condolences may be
expressed to her family by visiting
www.jacksonlytle.com
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