Ezra A. Barger, 35
Ezra A. Barger, 35, Georgetown, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was the beloved son of Rodney A. and Jeanette M. (Whisman) Barger, father of Alyssa, Haley and Mason Barger, companion of Neena Gould, step-father of Sierra, Taylor, Aleaha and Brayden, brother of Sheila Hauck and Jennifer Barger, uncle of Shelby Hauck, Brittany Hauck, Hannah Collett and Ethan Collett. Visitation has been set for 12 p.m. Wednesday July 9, 2014 until time of service at 2 p.m. Wednesday at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home Bethel. Burial Laurel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
Flora Mae Helton Bowling, 56
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Flora Mae Helton Bowling, 56, of Batavia, Ohio, formerly of Chilo, Ohio, died on Saturday, July 5, 2014. She is survived by her Husband: Danny Bowling. 4 Children: Jennifer (David) Clinard, Lena Bowling, Leslie (Sarah) Bowling and Calvin (Ryshel) Bowling. 6 Grandchildren: Amber, Kaylee, Austin, Skylar Jean, Elizabeth and Lillian. 2 Brothers: Josh Henry Perry and the late Lawrence Helton. 2 Sisters: Sharon Silcox and Karion Lay. Numerous Nieces and Nephews. Member of the First Baptist Church of Mt. Orab, Ohio. Funeral Services will be at Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, 323 Union St., Felicity, Ohio 45120, on Tuesday, July 8, at 1:00 PM. Visitation will also be at the funeral home, on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Burial will be at the Felicity Cemetery, Felicity, Ohio. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati. The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.
Joan Mary Carnahan, 73
Joan Mary Carnahan, 73, Georgetown, Oh., died on Sunday, July 6, 2014. She was the wife of the late Oscar Carnahan. She was the mother of 3 children: Oscar Carnahan, Lorie Blank and the late Craig Carnahan, 3 granddaughters: Megan (Logan) Sanderson, Kelsey Blank and Paeton Smith, 2 brothers: Donald Sturgeon and Douglas Gagne, 1 sister: Bernice Theriault, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the: American Lung Cancer Association. The Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.
Sylvia Mae Chapman (nee Fulmer), 80
Sylvia Mae Chapman (nee Fulmer), 80, Bethel, passed away July 4, 2014. She was the widow of Luther Chapman Jr., dear mother of Jenny L. (late Doug) Cooper and the late Jackie Hull and Greg Chapman, also survived by 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, sister of Burt (Walter) Jones, Joyce (Joe) Snider, Melvin (Elsie) Fulmer and the late Gee Dick and Bob Fulmer. Visitation 10:00 AM Tuesday July 8, 2014 until time of service at 11:00 AM Tuesday at E.C.Nurre Funeral Home Bethel. Burial Tate Township Cemetery Bethel. The E.C.Nurre Funeral Home Bethel, served the family.
The Parable
Mark 12: “ A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.” When I was a boy it was fairly common for a poor farmer with sons to work the farm of a more prosperous man. He would work it on the share system. He was called a tenant farmer or sharecropper. The owner of the farm would expect a share of the produce or profit. Was that unreasonable? This parable in Mark 12 refers to this system of farming. Now, when the time came for harvest, the owner sent a servant to collect his portion. The husbandmen beat the servant and sent him away empty. When the next harvest came he sent another servant. This one they stoned and wounded and sent away shamefully treated. The third servant he sent was killed by the husbandmen. The owner sent many others that were also beaten or killed. Finally, he sent his only son, whom he loved. He felt sure they would respect his son and give him the portion that was the owners’ due. Instead, when they saw his son coming, they reasoned together and said, “This is the heir: come let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours.” Remember, this is a parable. it is also given in Isaiah 5. “ For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel.” The house of Israel is the vineyard and its leaders are the husbandmen. Back in the parable of Mark 12, the husbandmen kill the owner’s son. It goes on to say that the lord of the vineyard will come and destroy the husbandmen and give the vineyard unto others. Who are the others he will give the vineyard to? The church. The church is the vineyard now and we have the responsibility. we are the husbandmen. Does God still expect a portion? Yes. You and I have an obligation to God Almighty. We cannot short him or neglect our responsibility to God. It is written, “It is appointed unto man once to die and after this the judgment.” We will meet God someday face to face. An old Southern Baptist deacon, who had been in this position for fifty years, told me this true story. Some years ago three deacons were counting the offering. One of the deacons opened his envelope and found it empty. He told the others that something was wrong because he knew he had put a brand new ten dollar bill in the envelope. After all the money
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was laid out on the table, not one new ten dollar bill could be found. He said, “Someone is stealing from the offering plate. Let’s see if we can find out who it is.” They began to watch the men who collected the offering and carried it back to the office. Sure enough, one man was caught robbing the plate. When he was confronted, he admitted to taking five thousand dollars over a period of years. The old deacon said to me, “Now, I want to ask you a question, who is worse? This man or a person who does not tithe?” My answer was, “In the eyes of God, the person who does not tithe is just as guilty as the man who put his hand in the offering plate.” Check out Malachi 3:8. Watch now, who owns the vineyard? God does. It is not reasonable that he should get his share? He doesn’t ask for half or even a third. He only asks for one tenth. He gives ninety percent to the husbandmen. Look, an apple farmer grows ten apples on God’s ground with his sunshine, his water, and his air. He only asks for one lousy apple back. Someone will say, “I’m not giving anything to that church.” That’s a cop out. You are not giving to the church. You are giving to God through the church. Instead of saying, “I’m not giving” what you should say is “I’m going to rob God.” I’m not just preaching on tithing. What about your time? God says six days shall you labor and do all your work. He gives us six days for our own use. All He wants is one day. Still someone will say, “I’m going to do what I want to do, when I want to do it. I don’t care what anyone says!” What about what God says? He is the lord of the vineyard. Do you realize you are living on God’s ground, in His sunshine and breathing His air? Where’s His portion? Don’t you think you should respect God? We ought to give because we love Him. We are His husbandmen. He is our owner. He bought and paid for us in full. He bought us back from sin, degradation and hell with the blood of His son.
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Joyce Lee DeVore, 79
Joyce Lee DeVore, 79 of Ripley, Oh., died Friday, July 4, 2014. She was a homemaker, a member of the Ripley Church of Christ and the women for Christ, the Courts Fussnecker American Legion Post # 367 Auxiliary and a twenty-two year member of the Ripley Lions Club where she received the Melvin Jones Award. Joyce was born April 18, 1935 in Maysville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Harlan and Ruth (Craycraft) Howell. Mrs. DeVore is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, Harry “Bud” DeVore, whom she married November 23, 1952; four children – Harry DeVore, Jr. and wife Loretta of Ripley, Ohio, Nancy Pfeffer and husband Alan of Ripley, Ohio, Melissa Zureich of Durango, Colorado and Melinda Daulton and husband Mike of Ripley, Ohio; eight grandchildren – Ryan and Randi Pfeffer, Jackie and Jake Zureich, Arron and Nick DeVore and Clinton and Carlee Daulton; four great grandchildren – Haley, Blake, Kinley and Winter DeVore; three sisters – Phyllis Gifford of Ripley, Ohio, Shirley Cox and husband Mike Guadagnolo of Florida and Harlene Carl of California and one brother – Ben Hawkins of Franklin Furnace, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley, Ohio. John Neu will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Red Oak Cemetery near Ripley, Ohio. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
Estel W. “Sonny” Hanes, Jr., 78
Estel W. “Sonny” Hanes, Jr., 78, of West Union, Oh., died Monday, June 23, 2014. He was preceded in death by parents, Anna and Estel Hanes; brother, Raymond Hanes; two sisters: Maxine Smith and Myrtle Wallace and a daughter, Tammy Hanes. He is survived by wife, Diana Hanes of West Union; two daughters, Shawn (Richard) Mulkey of Chatsworth, Ga., and Brenda (Sergio) Aguala of Miamisburg, Oh., three sons: Ronald (Renee) Hanes of West Union, Edward “Buck” (Chandra) Hanes of Blue Creek and Randy (Leah) Armitage of Altha, Flor., one brother, Leon (Shirley) Hanes of Hillsboro; four sisters: Evelyn Ellenburg of Franklin, Oh., Genieva Dourghty of Virginia Beach, Va., Linda (Ralph) Carpenter of Carlisle, Oh., and Donna (Don) Grue of West Chester, Oh., 20 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Estel retired from the West Union Village Street Department. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. The funeral service is Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 12 p.m. at Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Pastor Dan Lawson will officiate. The visitation is from 10 a.m .until 12 p.m. on Thursday. The interment is at Sunshine Ridge Cemetery in Green Township in Adams County. The Adams County Honor Guard will perform a military service. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.
Willa Jean Little, 86
Willa Jean Little, 86, of Jefferson Township in Adams County, Oh., died Tuesday, July 8, 2014 . She was born April 13, 1928 in Jefferson Township. She was preceded in death by parents, Edgar and Cora (Bolender) Knauff; husband, William “Bill” Little and brother, Edgar “Jack” Knauff. She is survived by daughter, Cheryl (Randy) Terry of Macedonia; three sons: John (Linda) Little of Lake Waynoka, Jay (Kelly) Little of Portsmouth and Jack (Fonda) Little of Apollo Beach, Florida; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was a retired farmer and homemaker. She was a member of Churn Creek Christian Union Church and was a Sunday school teacher, song leader and Ladies Aide member. She was a 1945 graduate of Jefferson High School and former Grange member in Blue Creek. The funeral service is Friday, July 11, 2014 at 11 am at Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. The visitation is Thursday, July 10 from 5 until 8 pm. The interment will be at Sunshine Ridge Cemetery in Green Township. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.
Brian David Patrick, 41
Brian David Patrick, 41of Ripley, Oh., formerly of Mt. Orab, Ohio died Wednesday, July 2, 2014. Bryan was born August 24, 1972 in Mt. Orab, the son of David and Bernadette (Hollander) Patrick of Mt. Orab. Bryan was preceded in death by his grandparents – Robert and Norma Hollander and Barton and Mary Patrick and one great grandmother – Daisy Patrick. In addition to his parents, Mr. Patrick is survived by one brother – Nick Patrick and wife Stephanie of Amelia, one sister – Lisa Patrick of Cincinnati, two nephews – Joshua Patrick of Cincinnati, and Mason Patrick of Amelia, and four nieces - Jessica and Mariah Reed of Clarksville, Oh., and Olivia and Chelsey Patrick of Amelia. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2014 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2014 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Mt. Orab Cemetery in Mt. Orab. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Brain Trauma Foundation, 7 World Trade Center, 34th Floor, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007 or to the Drake Center, 154 West Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45216. The Cahall Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Steven B. Smith, 51
Steven B. Smith, 51, of Williamsburg Oh., died Sunday June 29, 2014 after battling cancer for five years. Steven was born to Nancy J. (nee Wiederhold) Smith and the late Bernard L. Smith Jr. In addition to his mother, Steven is survived by three sisters – Susan (John) Powers of Vincent, Ohio; Kay (Mike) DeWald of Amelia, Linda (Gary) Tudor of Williamsburg, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services were held at Williamsburg Cemetery July 1, 2014. The Mahan Funeral Home, Williamsburg, served the family.
Legion to hold annual summer picnic
The George A. Lambert American Legion Post 755 will hold its annual picnic for members and their families on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 4 p.m. (notice the time) at the Washington Township Park that is about 1.4 miles east of Sardinia on Tri-County Highway across from the elementary school. Bring a covered dish, tableware, drinks and your
family and join us for some fun. Don't forget your lawn chairs and games too!! For more information call Bea Fryman at 937-442-4704 or Penne Lowrey at 732556-8472. COME OUT AND JOIN US FOR A FUN TIME! IN CASE OF RAIN, we will move to the American Legion Hall on College Avenue in Sardinia.
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ABCAP Senior menu
Following is the ABCAP Senior Nutrition menu. Monday, July 21: Chicken Sandwich, Lettuce/Tomato/Mayo, Sliced Cucumber and Onion w/ Sour Cream, Corn Relish, Pineapple, and Milk. Tuesday, July 22: Ham, Peas, Cauliflower, Tropical Fruit Salad, Roll/Margarine, and Milk. Wednesday, July 23: Pork, Sauerkraut, Whipped Potatoes,Butter Beans, Banana, Cornbread/Margarine, and Milk. Thursday, July 24: Baked Steak w/Gravy, Baby Bakers w/ Sour Cream, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Roll/Margarine, and Milk. Friday, July 25: Italian Sausage and Grilled Onions and Green Peppers, Hash Browns, Pears, and Milk.
Edith Helen (Lang) Jones, 80
Edith Helen (Lang) Jones, 80 of Sardinia died Monday July 7, 2014. Edith was born June 15, 1934 in Jackson Township, Brown County to Raymond and Daisy (Kimball) Lang. She was united in marriage to Miars E. Jones on July 5, 1952 in Sardinia. She was a retired physical therapist from Brown County Hospital. She was the mother of two sons, Tony and Kay Jones of Waverly and Rodney and Kathy Jones of Sardinia. She is also survived by 2 granddaughters Jennifer Jones of Winchester and Addison Jones of Sardinia and one step grandson, Todd Ridener, 4 sisters Rose (Charles) Creed of Sardinia, Donna (Glenn) Frazee of Mt. Orab, Pat (Lloyd) Dunn of Mt. Orab and Karen (Dennis) Garrett of Blanchester. Edith was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Miars Jones, one granddaughter LeeAnn Jones, three sisters Evelyn Alexander, Gale Rayburn, Betty Lang, and her parents Ray and Daisy (Kimball) Lang. Funeral services have been set for Friday, July 11, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Sardinia United Methodist Church visitation has been set for Thursday, July 10 from 6-8 p.m. at the church, burial in Buford Cemetery. Memorials be made to the Sardinia United Methodist Church, 105 Main Street Sardinia, Ohio 45171. The Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, served the family.
Richard L. Simmonds, 66
Richard L. Simmonds, 66, Russellville, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014. He was the beloved father of Rishae L. (Heath) Hood and Richard C. (Jennifer) Simmonds, devoted son of Patricia and the late Richard G. Simmonds, dear brother of Ronald, Judy, Steven, Cindy, and Patti, grandfather of Justin, Richard, and Kira, great-grandfather of Richard Anthony, loving companion of Pamela Jones. A Memorial Service has been set at TP White & Sons Funeral Home 2050 Beechmont Ave. Mt. Washington (Cincinnati, OH) on Thursday, July 10, at 3 p.m. Friends may visit on Thursday from 1-3 p.m. Memorials to Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Dr., Maysville, KY 41056 or Rivervalley Longbeard Jakes, 3897 Heritage Oak Dr., Amelia, OH 45102 or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. The TP White & Sons Funeral Home, Mt. Washington (Cincinnati), served the family.
Maxine N. Trout, 94
Maxine N. Trout, 94, a former long time resident of Bethel, passed away July 4, 2014. She was the widow of Bennet Woodward Trout, dear mother of Rhonda (Randall) Wallace and Kim (Katherine) Trout, grandmother of Brad Wallace, Shelly Albertson, Jared, Andrew and Evan Trout and the late Tracy Wallace, also survived by 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 12:00 PM Friday July 11, 2014 until time of service at 2:00 PM Friday at E.C.Nurre Funeral Home Bethel. Burial Tate Township Cemetery Bethel. Memorials may be made to American Legion Auxillary 3363 Legion Rd. Bethel, Ohio 45106. The E.C.Nurre Funeral Home Bethel, served the family.
Doris Annette Wilson, 88
Doris Annette Wilson, 88 of Ripley, Oh., died Sunday, July 6, 2014. She was a homemaker, an accomplished pianist and organist and a member of the Ripley Church of Christ for over fifty years, where she played the piano and organ. She also used her musical talents as a piano teacher in the local community for the last thirty years. While music was her an integral part of her life, her passion was her faith, family and home. Doris was born June 8, 1926 in Akron, Oh., the daughter of the late Carl and Grace (Laycock) Peterson. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Earl Wilson and two sons, Stephen Carl and John Keys Wilson. Mrs. Wilson is survived by three daughters – Sarah Banzhaf and husband Roger of Cincinnati, Amanda Phillips and husband Scott of Ripley, and Suegene Tatman and husband David of Russellville, six grandchildren – Jeremie Dean and wife Sandy of Cincinnati, Josh Dean of Batavia, Erin Holbrook and husband Vance of Owensville, Emily Tatman of Cincinnati, and Ryan and Lauren Tatman both of Russellville, four great grandchildren – Tori and Blake Dean and Alexandra and Levi Holbrook and one sister – Irene Farmer of Chico, Cal. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2014 at the Ripley Church of Christ in Ripley. John Neu and Scott Phillips will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the church. Interment will be in the Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Ripley Church of Christ, 105 North Third Street, Ripley, Ohio 45167. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
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