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Randall J. Boggs, 51, of Fayetteville, OH., formerly of Ashland, KY., passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Randy was born May 9, 1963 in Winchester, VA., the son of Donald Joe Boggs and Kathryn Elizabeth Boggs. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Larry Boggs and Steven Boggs. He was a machinist at Deuce Machining in Fayetteville, and formerly the G&G Manufacturing Company in Cincinnati. He was a lifelong hot rod and drag racing enthusiast. He held many dear friendships and while loved by many, will be forgotten by none. Surviving are his brother Tim Boggs and two nieces, Macy and Kaitlyn Boggs of Fayetteville, his niece Whitney Porter of Ironton, OH., and his brother Tony Boggs and sister-in-law Dessa Harhay of Toronto, Canada. Honoring his last wishes, his service was not held at a funeral home but was instead held as a life remembrance on November 29th at Deuce Machining. In addition, a commemorative drag race will be held in his honor in the 2015 racing season at the I-64 Motorplex in Owingsville, KY. The Tufts-Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, Blanchester, served the family.
Herbert Ray "Herb" Boshears, 58
Herbert Ray "Herb" Boshears, 58, a resident of Mt. Orab, passed away Tuesday November 25, 2014. He is survived by the love of his life Janet Boshears (nee Hammond). Loving father of Garry Boshears (Liz) and Joe Boshears (Hope). Proud grandfather of Rachelle, Nate, Alex, Emmi, and Cody Boshears. Son of Elmer Boshears and the late Loretta Boshears (nee Laws). Brother of Linda Terry (Mark) and Brenda Stacy (Jamey). Uncle of Frank, Nikki, Billy, Chris, Christina, Amanda, Branden and Chad. Also survived by numerous greatnieces, nephews, family and friends. Services were held Monday December 1, 2014 with Masonic and Scottish Rite services. Interment, Tate Township Cemetery Bethel Ohio. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
Sebastian James Mac Coulter, 13
Sebastian James Mac Coulter, 13, a resident of Bethel passed away November 30, 2014. He was the beloved son of Angela Coulter and Gabe (Carrie) Rollins. Loving brother of Gabrielle, Alexis, Sweigh and Stricker. Cherished grandson of Gary J. and Lily K. Coulter and Rick and Sherry Day, Don and Connie Borders, Gary and Amber Ossege, Elizabeth Ossege and Connie and Gaston Barger. Nephew of Tiffany (Joe) Schultz, Cindy Coulter, Shannon (Eddie) Wichman, Shane Day, Gary and Christina Ossege, Anthony and Sarah Ossege, Christopher Borders, Hannah Borders, Kayla Bolte and Austin Bolte. Also survived by numerous cousins and friends. Services were held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
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In Exodus 25 the children of Israel had been released from slavery in Egypt for over 400 years. They had crossed the Red Sea and had received the Ten Commandments from God. While still at Mount Sinai, which the Bible tells us in Galatians 4:25 is in Arabia, the Lord spoke to Moses saying: “Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering.” The Lord called it His offering and it was to be given willingly. Pay attention, the Lord wasn’t talking about the tithe which every man owes Him. That is an obligation. He was talking about a willing offering! He did not want a person to give if that person was going to give it grudgingly! Willingness was and is important to God! Now, this offering was for the first building program in the Bible. They were to build a structure where the Lord could meet with the people. Look at verse 8: “And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.” He loved them and wanted to meet with them the same as He wants to meet with us today! We call the building where we meet with God a church. Hebrews 10:25 states: “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together...” Assembling means to get together in a group. Jesus wants us to get together because He said: “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20). God desires to be among His people. In Genesis 3:8 it tells us: “And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.” God wanted to be with them but sin had entered into the picture and they were ashamed of their nakedness. Sinful man is a lustful creature! Nakedness causes people to lust after one another and sin and lust go hand in hand. It is a shame that people can not figure that out today! Cover up, lust is still wickedness in the eyes of the Lord even today and don’t you forget it! Still, all in all, God wants to meet with us. So He said: make me a sanctuary; that I may
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dwell therein but not with money given grudgingly. God is not a beggar, He is not going to beg for your money! It amazes me that people wills send thousands of dollars in to a TV preacher to support their program and begrudge the local church, which is where it is suppose to go. God said: “Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings....Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house...” (Malachi 3:8-10). The house of God in the New Testament is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth (I Timothy 3:15). The local church is the building where we meet together, get baptized, take communion, and hear the word of God preached. The offering is to be taken here. Verse 3 of Exodus 25 says: “And this is the offering which ye shall take of them; gold, and silver, and brass...” These are three of the things among others used to build the building. Gold in the Bible always speaks of God, silver speaks of redemption and truth, and brass speaks of judgment. Sin must be judged. If God, who is just, never judged sin, then justice and goodness would cease to be. Now, let’s look at how much offering was actually taken up. Did they get enough to build the tabernacle? Go with me to Exodus 36:7: “For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.” Verse 6 says: “...So the people were restrained from bringing.” I don’t think we have that problem today! However, church buildings need to be built and then maintained and that requires offerings. God wants willing hearts to give willingly to their local church so that He can meet with His people and His word be put forth. Do you begrudge when you give?
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Lillie F. Cracraft, 96
Lillie F. Cracraft, 96 of Sardinia, OH. passed away Saturday November 29, 2014. She was born July 10, 1918 in Mason County, KY., the daughter of the late Leonard and Viola (Mingua) Moran. She was a homemaker and member of the Macon Community Church. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Horace Cracraft, son, Gary Cracraft, brother, Clinton Moran and 3 sisters, Virginia Hardman, Frances Stokes and Hazel Dillon. Lillie is survived by 1 daughter, Kay Smith and husband Lester of Sardinia, 3 grandchildren, Danny Smith and wife Ann, Angie Smith, Kenny Smith and wife Rebecca, 2 great grandchildren, Austin Smith and Dylan Smith, 2 step great grandchildren, Krista Cornell and Adam Cornell. Services were held Wednesday December 3, 2014 at the Shannon Cemetery in Mayslick, KY with Kraig Walker officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Locust Ridge Nursing Home, 12745 Elm Corner Road, Williamsburg, OH 45176. The Meeker Funeral Home, Russellville, served the family.
Amber Dawn (Davis) Dees, 25
Amber Dawn (Davis) Dees, 25, of Corinth, MS., and formerly of Ripley, gained her wings on Thursday, November 27, 2014. She graduated from Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington High School in 2008 and went on to graduate from Maysville Community College in 2010. Amber was born February 15, 1989 in Maysville, KY., the daughter of Jerry and Missy (Bowling) Davis of Cincinnati. She was also preceded in death by grandparents – Charles Riddle, Linda Riddle, Judy Davis and Kenneth Bowling. In addition to her parents, Amber is survived by her husband Justin Dees; her beautiful children – Savannah Himes (age 6), Adison and Jase Dees (21 months); grandfather – Gary Davis of Ripley, grandmother – Shirley Dees (moomoo) of Corinth, MS.; father in law – Dale Dees (Tammy) of Michie, TN., mother in law – Milissa Taylor Buford of Corinth, MS.; two sisters – Nickie Benjamin of Ripley, and Crystal Osborne (Jason) of Columbia, TN.; one brother – Jerry Davis of Ripley, godparents – Rudy and Madola Frank of Cincinnati, honorary sister – Jesika Dees; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends that she adored. Services were heldon Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Interment followed in Shinkle’s Ridge Cemetery near Higginsport, Ohio. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
James H. Ellison, 68
James H. Ellison, 68 of Georgetown, OH., died Saturday, November 29, 2014. He was retired from the Keebler Company, a United States Navy veteran, a lifetime member of the American Quarter Horse Association, the American Paint Horse Association and the NRA and a 1981 graduate of the Brown County Police Academy. Jim was born August 25, 1946 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky the son of the late Sidney and Mattie Ellison. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife – Linda Lou (Clark) Ellison in 1998. Mr. Ellison is survived by his beloved dog – Saw and numerous friends. Services were held Thursday, December 4, 2014. Interment was in the Decatur Cemetery in Decatur, Ohio. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Donor’s Choice. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Emmalee James Hiatt, infant
Emmalee James Hiatt, infant, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014. She was the infant daughter of James and Courtney Hiatt of Scott Township in Adams County, OH. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Lillyin June Hiatt; maternal grandmother, Katherine Matherson of Fairborn; paternal grandfather, James (Michelle) Hiatt of Seaman and paternal grandmother, Donna Hiatt of Mowrystown. Services were held Friday, December 5, 2014. The interment is at Kirker Cemetery in Liberty Township. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.
Harold Gene Stephenson, 67
Harold Gene Stephenson, 67, of Mt. Orab, OH., passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014. Beloved husband of Judy A. Stephenson of Mt. Orab, loving father of Robin (Kurt) Jansen of Northern KY.; caring stepfather of Tonya A. (Scott) Halcomb of Jamestown, OH., Judy L. Messer of North Vernon, IN., and Ronnie H. (Amy) Messer of Holton, IN,; affectionate grandfather of Paige, Erica, Madeline, Morgan, Ben, Emma, Wes, Alex and Tanner; cherished great-grandfather of Jackson, Sophia and Ryker; dear brother of Ray, Charles, John, Jim, Betty, Wayne and Earl; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esto and Mazie Stephenson. Mr. Stephenson served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of Christian Faith Fellowship and an avid outdoorsman. He was also the owner/operator of Robin's Carry Out. Services were held on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Burial Mt. Orab Cemetery, Green Township, OH. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Bently Dean Hoaglin, infant
Bently Dean Hoaglin, infant son of Richard Dean Hoaglin, II and Stephanie Anne Sherman of Georgetown. Grandson of Robert & Tassie Sherman, Regina Bloemker and Richard Hoaglin. Bently, passed away on November 21, 2014. A graveside service was held Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
Lola Mae (Morey) Jones, 84
Lola Mae (Morey) Jones, 84, of Ripley, OH., formerly of Springfield, OH., was called home to be with her Lord Friday, November 28, 2014. She was born June 1, 1930 in Knox County, Ohio, the daughter of Lawrence R. and Martha (Myers) Morey. Lola was a former member of First Christian Church in Springfield, OH., and was currently a member of the Ripley Church of Christ in Ripley. Survivors include Richard (Judy) Jones of Conneautville, PA., Rebekah (Michael) Carter of San Jose, CA., Evelyn (Thomas) Arthur of Russellville, and Donna (John) Neu of Ripley, siblings Grace (Allen) Park, Richard (Marie) Morey, Miriam Hulse, Norma (Charlie) Cox ; ten grandchildren, Sheila Carter, Raina Carter, Jessica Arthur, Jacob Arthur, Rachel Neu, Stephanie Neu, Andrea Neu, Tyler Jones, Baylie Jones, Rylee Jones; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence L. Jones, mother, Martha Morey and father, Lawrence Morey and one sister, Carol Altizer. Services were held Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at First Christian Church with Minister, Craig Grammer officiating. Entombment will follow in Rose Hill Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to Lifeline Christian Mission, 921 Eastwind Dr #133, Westerville, OH 43081. The Jones-Kenney-Zechman Funeral Home, Springfield, OH., served the family.
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Evelyn B. Liming, 91
Evelyn B. Liming, 91 of Hamersville, OH., died Sunday, November 30, 2014. She was a graduate of Wilmington College, a retired school teacher for Hamersville High School, a member of the Hamersville Bible Chapel Church and she and her late husband Richey owned and operated the former Liming Lake Restaurant in Hamersville. Evelyn was born October 30, 1923 in Byrd Township, OH., the daughter of the late Norval Vernon and Elsie (Cooper) Bowman. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband – Richey Liming in 1998 and one brother – Elbert Bowman. Mrs. Liming is survived by two children – Tony Liming of Bethel, and Pamela Liming of Mt. Washington, two grandchildren – Michelle Liming and Richey Liming and three great grandchildren – Tristin Warren and Nathan and Daniel Liming. Services were held Friday, December 5, 2014 where Bill Godby officiated. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Dee Ann Malott, 54
Dee Ann Malott, 54, of Georgetown, OH., was welcomed home, into eternal peace on November 30th, 2014. She was a retired receptionist and scheduler for Brown County ABCAP Home Care Senior Citizens’ Services and a member of the Georgetown United Methodist Church. As a loving wife, mother and grandmother, Dee continued to wear a beautiful smile throughout her thirteen-year battle with breast cancer. Her determined spirit, encouraging words, and contagious laugh made her a friend to many and will echo in eternity. Dee was born October 19, 1960 in Georgetown, the daughter of the late Mary (Griffith) Fritz and Richard Fritz of Georgetown. Besides her father, Mrs. Malott is survived by her husband - Jeffrey Malott, whom she married February 2, 1984; two daughters - Meredith Ford and husband Garrett and Lindsey Malott all of Cincinnati, two grandchildren - Mia Ford and Jordan Ford, who were the light of her world and one sister – Vicki Fritz of Georgetown . Services were held Friday, December 5, 2014 at Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, where Rev. Zedda E. Myers officiated. There were no visitation. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Jean T. White, 85
Jean T. White, 85 of Ripley, OH., died Wednesday, November 26, 2014. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ripley First Presbyterian Church, where she served as a Deacon and Elder and also taught Sunday school for many years. Mrs. White was born December 21, 1928 in Covington, KY., the daughter of the late Marion W. and Lillian B. (Gardner) Turner. She was also preceded in death by two brothers – James and Billy Turner. Mrs. White is survived by her loving husband of 63 ½ years – Thomas E. White; two sons – Philip White and wife Karen of Ripley, and Thomas E. White and wife Michelle of Anderson Township, OH., two granddaughters – Katherine White of Ripley, and Anna White of Anderson Township, OH., two sisters – Ruth Walker of Lucasville, OH., and Alice Pfeffer of Urbana, IL., two brothers – Robert and Donald Turner, both of Cincinnati. Services were held on Monday, December 1, 2014 at the Ripley First Presbyterian Church in Ripley, where Rev. Wayne Reveal officiated. Interment followed in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley. If desired, memorial donations may be made to: The Ripley Life Squad P.O. Box 174 Ripley, Ohio 45167 or the Ripley First Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 95 Ripley, Ohio 45167. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
Gary “Douglas” Holbrook, 76
Gary “Douglas” Holbrook, 76, a resident of Bethel, passed away on November 30, 2014. Loving husband of Mary Ruth (nee Quals) Holbrook. Father of Jeff Cochran, Donald Roy Cochran (Juta), Steven Douglas Holbrook (Lori), Peter Alan Holbrook (Tary), Teddy Ray Holbrook and James Albert Holbrook (Geralyn). Grandfather of 13 grandchild and 4 great grandchildren. Brother of Doris Reynolds. Brother in law of May D. Holbrook. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by Sam, Albert, Wetzel, Lester, Beverley and Vonda. Services were held on Friday December 5, 2014. Interment was in Tate Twp. Cemetery. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
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