Madison Messenger - April 17th, 2022

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ANDRIX
Mary Evelyn Andrix, 99, of London died on April 4, 2022, in the
Madison Senior Living Community, London. Born on Dec. 23, 1922,
in Lilly Chapel, she was a daughter of the late Cecil and Lydia (Bennett)
Forrest.
A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, Mary had also worked at
Lazarus, selling sewing machines and giving sewing lessons. A lifetime
member of Trinity United Methodist Church, she also belonged
to the Coover Club and Madison County Senior Citizens. She
was an avid card player, always ready for a game, enjoyed her
bridge clubs, and enjoyed spending time with friends, especially
going to breakfast. An accomplished artist, Mary loved to paint, giving
away most of her work to friends and to charity fundraisers and
loved The Ohio State University sports program.
Survivors include: her son and daughter-in-law, John and Cilia
Andrix; brother, James Forrest, sister-in-law, Patty Forrest; several
nieces, nephews, great nieces and great-nephews, and great-great
nieces and great-great nephews; very special friends, Jane Forrest
and Carolyn Gibson; and wonderful caregivers, Lynn McHenry and
Linda Adelsberger.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Andrix, in
2003, and brothers, Bennett, Donald and Bob Forrest.
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Funeral Home/Crematory
obituaries
Funeral services were held on April 8 in Eberle-
Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London, with
Pastor Tim Rash officiating. Interment followed in Oak
Hill Cemetery, London.
Memorials in Mary’s name may be made to: Trinity
United Methodist Church, 8530 Lilly Chapel-
Georgesville Rd., London, OH 43140. Condolences for
the family may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
WATSON
Earl Wayne Watson, 88, of Columbus, Ohio, passed
away on April 5, 2022. Earl attended Community Free
Will Baptist Church. He was a self-employed contractor
throughout his lifetime. Earl lived a full and happy life
and will be remembered as one of the kindest and most
wonderful human beings.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Hubert
and Rachel Watson; daughter, Pamela Logan; sisters,
Geri Dewey and Vivian Lykins; and brother, Kenneth
Watson.
Earl is survived by: his loving wife, Shirley, of 49
years; children, Michele Clay, James Watson, Stacey
Mackey, Jeff (Helen) Watson, Rick (Carolyn) Watson,
Rhonda Helphensteine; siblings, Doris Stamm, Frank
Watson, Alma (Floyd) Gilbert, Wendell (Marge) Watson;
and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation and the funeral service were held on April
14 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson,
with Pastor Jerry Newman officiating.
Additional visitation and services took place on April
16 and were handled by Gaydos Funeral Home, Vanceburg,
Ky. Interment followed at Esham Cemetery, Petersville,
Ky.
KISER
Darrin Lee Kiser, 54, of Williamsport, Ohio, passed
on April 6, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in
Columbus, Ohio. Born in Columbus to the late Vernon
and Dottie Kiser, Darren was a graduate of Madison-
Plains High School, Class of 1985. He retired from General
Electric after 17 years of service. Darrin was an
avid hunter and a superior fisherman.
He is survived by: his children, Michael Lee Kiser,
Kelly Carper, Mark (Ashliegh) Carper and Kiera
Carper; his brothers, Scott (Shari) Kiser and Tim (Kelly)
Kiser; sister, Angela (Mike) Brown; many grandchildren,
nieces and nephews; and the many other loving
members of the Kiser and Bond families.
The family is planning a private remembrance service
to be held later.
Visit www.portertiddfuneralhome.com to share favorite
memories and to send condolences to the Kiser
family.
Porter-Tidd Funeral Home, Mount Sterling, assisted
the family.
GOSSARD
Jimmy Gossard, 88, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed
away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 7,
2022, at Mount Carmel Grove City. He was born on Jan.
4, 1934, in Madison County, Ohio, to the late Loren and
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Marguerite “Maggie” Gossard.
Jim served our country as a member of the United
States Army, a firefighter, and dedicated law enforcement
officer for 26 years in Mount Sterling, Ohio. He
retired in 1989 as Mount Sterling chief of police. Jim
was a long-time member of Mount Sterling Lodge 269,
F&AM.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by: his sister and brothers, Jean Turvey, Jay Gossard
and Rod Gossard; his first wife, Opal Gossard (Grabill),
and second wife, Nancy Gossard (Justice); son, Danny
Gossard; and son-in-law, Charles Carlisle.
Jim is survived by: his daughters, Donna (Scott) Day
and Debbie Carlisle; son, Duane (Mary) Gossard;
daughter-in-law, Tina Gossard; grandchildren, Heather
(Kevin) McDowell, Michelle Day, Ashley Day, Jason
Gossard, David (Pam) Baughn; great-grandchildren,
Phillip and Emma McDowell; sister-in-law, Helen
Shafer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held April 12 at Porter-Tidd Funeral
Home, Mount Sterling. The funeral service was held on
April 13 at the funeral home. Burial followed at Pleasant
Cemetery, Mount Sterling. A meal was held at
Mount Sterling Church of the Nazarene. Visit
www.portertiddfuneralhome.com to share memories of
Jim and to send condolences to the family.
AUCKERMAN
Clarence “Bob” “Ace” Auckerman, 81, of West Jefferson,
Ohio, passed away on April 9, 2022, after a brief
battle with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He was born in
Springfield, Ohio, on March 13, 1941, to the late John
Auckerman and Elizabeth Husted Watkins.
Bob was a retired Ohio State trooper having served
for 25 years and a Madison County Municipal Court
probation officer for 13 years. He also was a special
deputy for the Madison County Sheriff’s Department
and was a United States Air Force veteran. Bob was a
member of Springfield Missionary Baptist Church. He
enjoyed being with his family, traveling and fishing.
He is survived by: his wife of 56 years, Linda Auckerman;
daughters, Belinda (Mark) Long of Lima, Ohio,
and Rhonda (Dave) DeLong of Galloway, Ohio; grandchildren,
Sarah (Jesse) Hardy of Elida, Ohio, and
Megan Long of Columbus, Ohio; great-grandchildren,
Julianne and Sadie Hardy; brother, John Auckerman;
sister, Joanne; several nieces and nephews; and many
who lovingly referred to him as “Uncle Bob.”
He was preceded in death by: his parents; step-father,
Robert Watkins, brother, Eugene; sister, Martha
Bowling;, grandparents, Edward and Jane Husted and
Clarence Auckerman, after whom he was named.
Per Bob’s final wishes, there was not a formal funeral
service but a private gathering for his family. For
those who would like to make a memorial contribution
in his honor, please consider a donation to the Buckeye
Cruise for Cancer, c/o The James Cancer Hospital,
www.cancer.osu.edu.
Please
visit
www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to share favorite
memories and to send condolences to the Auckerman
Family. Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home,
West Jefferson, assisted the family.