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<strong>October</strong> 9, <strong>2022</strong> - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 5<br />
London Public Library<br />
20 E. First St., (740) 852-9543.<br />
• Daily—Chick hatching, through Oct. 19;<br />
Book Bingo, through Nov. 26.<br />
HBMLibrary<br />
Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, 270<br />
Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jeff, (614) 879-8448.<br />
• Storytime. Wednesdays and Fridays at<br />
10:30 a.m.<br />
• Board Meeting. The library board will<br />
meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 11 in the library meeting<br />
room. Anyone who would like to attend is<br />
asked to contact the director at<br />
csiscoe@hbmlibrary.org.<br />
• Hocus Pocus Halloween Party. Oct. 15<br />
at 11 a.m. Registration is required to attend<br />
this program where you will make your own<br />
potion, black flame candle, and more.<br />
• Flu Shots. On Oct. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.,<br />
<strong>Madison</strong> Public Health will distribute flu<br />
shots. The cost is $27.66 (cash or check) or<br />
MediGold Medicare Part B/Medicaid//Humana.<br />
• Healing Crystals Program to Go. On<br />
Oct. 18, teens and adults are welcome to<br />
pick up a bag containing healing crystals<br />
and a brief history.<br />
obituaries<br />
Mount Sterling Library<br />
60 W. Columbus St., (740) 869-2430.<br />
• Bookmobile. The bookmobile will make stops at the parking<br />
lot of Grace Community Church in South Solon from 3 to 3:30 p.m.<br />
and the parking lot of Sedalia Christian Church from 3:45 to 4:15<br />
p.m. The dates are Oct. 15, Oct. 19, Nov. 2 and Nov. 16.<br />
• Storytime. 10:30 a.m. on Mondays. The program is open to<br />
children ages 3-5.<br />
• Friends of the Library. The volunteer group will meet at 6:30<br />
p.m. Oct. 11. New members are welcome.<br />
• Library Board of Trustees. The board will meet at 6:15 p.m.<br />
Oct. 13 immediately following the Mount Sterling Community Museum<br />
meeting.<br />
• Evening Storytime Event. Children ages 10 and younger are<br />
invited to join Miss Mindi at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18 for an evening of fallthemed<br />
stories, poems, a craft, and refreshments.<br />
• Book Club. The group will discuss “The Librarian Spy” by<br />
Madeline Martin at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Arbogast home, 12900<br />
State Rte. 56 SE, Mount Sterling. Refreshments will be served.<br />
Plain City Library<br />
305 W. Main St., (614) 873-4912.<br />
• A Tell-Tale Tale: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allen Poe.<br />
At 3 p.m. Oct. 10, watch spooky stories and poems come to life before<br />
your very eyes. Stories include “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The<br />
Raven,” “The Bells” and more. This show is appropriate for ages 8<br />
and older. No registration is required. This program will take place<br />
at Buckeye Brass & Winds, 202 N. Chillicothe St., Plain City.<br />
• House of<br />
Wax in 3D. Enjoy a<br />
special screening of<br />
“House of Wax” in 3D at 7 p.m. Oct. 12. No registration is required.<br />
• Haunted Library. From 8 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 21, walk the grounds<br />
of the library in search of ghosts and ghoul. Peek in the windows<br />
for haunting sights. No registration required. The library building<br />
will not be open.<br />
Lynch Family<br />
Funeral Home<br />
Rader-Lynch<br />
& Dodds<br />
AND CREMATION SERVICE<br />
FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION SERVICE<br />
Serving “Serving Families Like Like Family” Family<br />
124 E. High St., London, Ohio<br />
740-852-9212<br />
A MADISON COUNTY TRADITION<br />
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HAWKINS<br />
Bobby Ray Hawkins, 83, of London died<br />
on Sept. 28, <strong>2022</strong>, in his residence surrounded<br />
by his loving family. Born on Jan.<br />
28, 1939, in McCarr, Ky., he was a son of<br />
Ray and Lula (Whaley) Hawkins.<br />
Bobby served his country as a corporal in<br />
the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam<br />
War. He went on to work professionally for<br />
the City of London Water Department.<br />
Bobby was a strong man of faith and attended<br />
Newport Church of Christ in Christian<br />
Union. In his spare time, he enjoyed<br />
bowling, golfing, fishing, and working on<br />
cars. Bobby also had a love for music, playing<br />
his guitar and singing.<br />
He is survived by: his beloved wife of 58<br />
years, Norma (Toops) Hawkins; daughters,<br />
Lisa Jean Hawkins and Deborah Harris;<br />
grandchildren, Forrest Harris and Asher<br />
Harris; brothers, Tom (Mabel) Hawkins,<br />
Roy Hawkins, Bill (Diane) Hawkins, Donnie<br />
(Terri) Hawkins; sister-in-law, Alene<br />
Hawkins; brother-in-law, Herman Owens;<br />
many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bobby<br />
was preceded in death by: his parents, Ray<br />
and Lula; brothers, Harold (Margaret)<br />
Hawkins and Larry Hawkins; sisters, Marie<br />
(Paul) Dowler and Claris Jean Owens.<br />
Public services were not observed in accordance<br />
with Bobby’s wishes. Memorial donations<br />
in Bobby’s name may be directed to:<br />
<strong>Madison</strong> County DAV Chapter 93, c/o Phil<br />
Robinette, 111 Park Ave., London, OH 43140.<br />
The family was served by Eberle-Fisher<br />
Funeral Home and Crematory, London.<br />
Condolences may be shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.<br />
STEWART<br />
Donald Eugene Stewart, Jr., 67, of London<br />
died on Oct. 1, <strong>2022</strong>, in his residence.<br />
Born on Dec. 22, 1954, in Columbus, he was<br />
a son of Juanita (Snyder) and Donald Eugene<br />
Stewart Sr.<br />
Donald retired from Orient Correctional<br />
as a corrections officer. He loved listening to<br />
music, especially Elvis, watching Gunsmoke<br />
and McDonald’s cheeseburgers!<br />
Survivors include: his daughters, Teresa<br />
Stewart (Tony Marcum) and Tammie<br />
(Kevin) Roberts; grandchildren, Bryanna<br />
Roberts (fiancée Brad Fink), Kortney (Andy)<br />
Findlay, Kayleen (Kensie) Wiant, Austin<br />
Stewart, Donald (Lizzie) Eugene Stewart<br />
IV, Rush Stewart, Heaven Stewart and<br />
John Stewart; four great-grandchildren;<br />
twin brother, Ronald (Anna Mae) Stewart;<br />
brothers, Bob (Terri) Stewart and Jim Stewart;<br />
many nieces, nephews and cousins.<br />
He was preceded in death by: his parents;<br />
wife, Julie Marie Stewart; son, Donald<br />
Eugene Stewart III; brothers, Bill, Jim and<br />
Purdy Stewart; and sisters, Joyce Stewart<br />
and Pam Stewart.<br />
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.<br />
Oct. 16 at Arrowhead Lodge, 2875 Oneida<br />
Dr., London, with Pastor Lois Hoshor officiating.<br />
Friends may call at the lodge from 1<br />
to 2 p.m.<br />
The family is being served by Eberle-<br />
Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London.<br />
Condolences for the family may be sent<br />
to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.<br />
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