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obituaries<br />

<strong>November</strong> 27, <strong>2022</strong> - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 7<br />

BAYER<br />

James Bayer, 87, passed away peacefully into eternal life on<br />

Nov. 15, <strong>2022</strong>. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary, of 62<br />

years and six children, one of whom he will greet in heaven, his<br />

youngest son, John.<br />

His children—Jim (Paige) Bayer, Beth (Mark) Taylor, Joe<br />

(Theresa) Bayer, Christine (Scott) Cramblett, and Dan (Julia)<br />

Bayer, along with 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren—<br />

will forever honor and cherish his memory. James was deeply devoted<br />

to his family and faith, who supported him and ultimately<br />

gave him peace.<br />

He came from a large family of eight children and was a longtime<br />

member of Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church and the Knights<br />

of Columbus. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed activities<br />

with his special son, John, talking with people, and making<br />

others laugh. He lived his final days in loving care from his special<br />

friend, Lynsie, and others at Bluebird Retirement Community.<br />

The family welcomed friends on Nov. 21 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd<br />

Funeral Home, West Jefferson. A Mass of a Christian Burial was<br />

held on Nov. 22 at Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, West Jefferson,<br />

with Father Dwayne McNew officiating. Burial followed at<br />

Mount Calvary Cemetery, West Jefferson. Please visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com<br />

to share condolences with the family.<br />

DENESKI<br />

Richard Alan Deneski II, “Rick,” 44, of Woodstock, Ohio, passed<br />

away unexpectedly on Nov. 17, <strong>2022</strong>. Born in Wheeling, W.Va., to<br />

Richard Alan Deneski and the late Connie L. Deneski, Rick was a<br />

graduate of Whitehall-Yearling High School, Class of 1997. He was<br />

a proud veteran of the United States Navy.<br />

In addition to his mother, Connie, Rick was preceded in death<br />

by: his maternal grandparents, Bona and Harold Grimes; his paternal<br />

grandparents, Henry Sr. and Ida Deneski; his uncles, Mike<br />

Smith and Rocky Grimes; and his father-in-law, William Dennis.<br />

Rick is survived by: his beloved wife of 23 years, Beth Deneski;<br />

his father, Richard Deneski; sister, McCall (Chris) Elgin; brother,<br />

breakfast with Santa<br />

• London Rotary. The London Rotary Club’s Breakfast with<br />

Santa is slated for 8:30-11 a.m. Dec. 3 at the <strong>Madison</strong> County Senior<br />

Center, 280 W. High St., London. Meals are $7; free for children<br />

2 and younger. The menu includes pancakes, eggs and sausage, and<br />

a choice of juice, milk or coffee.<br />

The Christmas cash raffle features: first prize, $300 cash from<br />

Merchants National Bank; second prize, $250 cash from Edward<br />

Jones (Greg King and Brendan Shea); third prize, $250 from Eagles<br />

Aerie Lodge 950; and fourth prize, $200 gift certificate from the<br />

<strong>Madison</strong> County Chamber of Commerce. Raffle tickets are $5 each<br />

or $25 for six. The drawing will be held at<br />

11 a.m. Dec. 3 at the senior center. Entrants<br />

need not be present to win.<br />

• Trinity United Methodist Church. The<br />

church, 8530 Lilly Chapel-Georgesville Rd.,<br />

is hosting a free breakfast with Santa and<br />

Santa gift shop on Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon.<br />

• Mount Sterling Masonic Lodge 269.<br />

The lodge, 54 N. London St., is hosting two<br />

Breakfasts with Santa, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17,<br />

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Everything is free. The menu<br />

includes pancakes, sausage and drinks.<br />

Santa and his helper will be there. Families<br />

are welcome to take photos. Every child will<br />

receive a gift. Visitors are encouraged to donate<br />

non-perishable food items for the<br />

Mount Sterling Community Center food<br />

pantry (soups are especially needed). The<br />

Mount Sterling Chamber of Commerce is<br />

co-hosting the breakfast.<br />

Brad (Kim) Deneski; nieces, Parker Deneski<br />

and Benni Louise Deneski; nephew, Reece<br />

Elgin; many aunts, uncles and cousins; the<br />

loving members of the Dennis Family, including<br />

his mother-in-law, Vivian Dennis;<br />

brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Roger<br />

(Loretta) Dennis, Michelle (Glenn) Hay,<br />

James (Sonja) Dennis, Vikki (Reed) Fallon<br />

and Linda (Denny) Emerson; many, many<br />

nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and greatnephews;<br />

and his many close friends.<br />

Visitation was held Nov. 25-26 at Rader-<br />

McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home. The funreal<br />

was held on Nov. 26 at the funeral home. A<br />

private family burial was observed.<br />

Memorial contributions may be made to<br />

one of Rick’s favorite charities: The Arthritis<br />

Foundation, 3740 Ridge Mill Dr., Hilliard,<br />

OH 43026, or online at www.arthritis.org.<br />

Please visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com<br />

to share favorite memories<br />

and to send condolences to the family.<br />

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Gladys L. Hawks, 87 of London, OH and formerly Ashville,<br />

passed away on <strong>November</strong> 10, <strong>2022</strong> at Kobacker House, Columbus,<br />

Ohio. Gladys was born on May 17, 1935 to the late Edgar and Lenna<br />

(Diehl) Turvey and was a graduate of Saltcreek High School and<br />

worked many years at the Circleville RCA.<br />

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,<br />

Charles, son Jon, brothers Maurice and Richard, and niece Elaine. She<br />

is survived by children, Mark, Marsha and Lora. She is also survived<br />

by grandchildren Tessa (Mike Fout), Randy, Josh, Kenneth, Austin and<br />

John; great grandchildren Brandon, Zachary, Kegan and Maddy;<br />

brother Keith (Barbara) Turvey of White Plains, NY; several nieces and<br />

nephews, loving friends and neighbors.<br />

Visitation will be Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 19th from 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />

with a Celebration of Life Service at 4:30 with Dr. Kevin Thomas,<br />

Pastor of The Truth Church at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420<br />

W. Main St. Ashville 43103. Burial will take place at the convenience<br />

of the family at Forest Cemetery. Online condolences to<br />

olivercheekfuneralhome.com<br />

Nicholson, Marilyn Atkins, 87, of<br />

Springfield, passed away peacefully at Kettering<br />

Medical Center, on October 17, <strong>2022</strong>. Marilyn was<br />

born on July 19, 1935 in South Charleston, OH the<br />

daughter of Andrew and Margaret (McCormick)<br />

Atkins. She graduated in 1954 from Midway High<br />

School, Sedalia, OH. She spent her childhood in<br />

Sedalia before moving to Springfield after graduation. She was<br />

employed by the Springfield News-Sun and later by Emro Marketing<br />

(Speedway LLC) where she retired. In 1956 she married John A.<br />

Nicholson. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary 397, the Union<br />

Club, VFW Auxiliary Post 8673 and American Legion Post 286, New<br />

Carlisle, OH. She loved being with her family and friends and will be<br />

greatly missed.<br />

Survivors include her brother, Eric (Linda) Atkins of Otway, OH;<br />

nephews, David Brown of Springfield, Douglas (Yukari) Atkins of Richmond,<br />

IN, Wayne (Dawn) Atkins of Frederick, CO and John (Gina)<br />

Atkins of Peru, IL; niece, Lori Bale of Saint Paul, MN and many other<br />

great and great-great nephews and nieces and her beloved cat<br />

Mickey. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Frances<br />

Atkins Morley; brothers, Raymond Atkins and Steven Atkins; nephew,<br />

Dennis Atkins; great nephew, Chance Atkins and step-father, Leslie<br />

Baile.<br />

Her body was donated to the Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright<br />

State University. A gathering of family and friends will be held at<br />

Jackson, Lytle and Lewis Life Celebration Center, Springfield, OH on<br />

Monday, <strong>November</strong> 28, <strong>2022</strong> at 10:00 am with services to follow at<br />

11:00 am. Graveside services will be at Range Township Cemetery,<br />

Sedalia, OH at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be<br />

made to a no kill animal shelter of your choice or your favorite charity.<br />

The family of Kimberly Stout<br />

would like to extend our heart-felt appreciation<br />

and thanks, to the community of West Jefferson,<br />

the West Jefferson Schools’ Students, Staff and<br />

Teachers, the West Jefferson Girls Softball Team,<br />

and Coaches, so many Friends, and our Family.<br />

The outpouring of support, donations, food,<br />

flowers, and kindness from everyone has been<br />

overwhelming. We and all of you lost a very<br />

special person when Kimberly was taken from us<br />

way too soon. Your support shows how much<br />

she meant to all of us. Thank you from the<br />

bottom of our very sad hearts, Nevada, Ashley,<br />

Carson, and Kinsley Jones.<br />

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