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Lowell Osborne, 87
Lowell Gene Osborne AKA Greasy AKA LoLo, age 87, of Higginsport, OH passed away on August 31, 2019 at Broward General Hospital in Ft Lauderdale, FL where he retired to in 2014. Lowell was born in Wallins Creek, KY on October 20, 1931. Lowell was always a free spirit who loved to talk to people, loved to tell his many jokes and stories, never met a stranger he didn’t like, enjoyed laughing and a dirty joke would always get him going. He could frequently be found hanging out in Higginsport at Karen’s Hi Port Bar enjoying an adult beverage, at Marilyn’s carry-out getting peanut butter cookies, walking for miles out on the farm watching the deer and making sure that the tabacco he raised on the farm was growing just right. He loved to read the morning paper, drink coffee and smoke his pipe. Many weekends he could be found assisting his wife, Ruth Marie, on adventures to buy and sell antiques all over the US and Canada or driving his tractor all over the farm. Growing up in Wallins Creek, KY Lowell was a character who loved to eat his mother’s pies, skip school all the time, got in trouble often which is how he got the nickname Greasy because he was so slick and be outside running around. Eventually school couldn’t hold his free spirit so he dropped out of school then he got bored so needing something to do he joined the US Air Force where he was stationed out west and overseas. He loved to tell the story of him serving in French Morocco Africa. After traveling the world, he decided to go to Cumberland College in Williamsburg, KY where he met his loving wife, Ruth Marie Goodson who he married in 1957. He graduated from Cumberland College in 1963 with a degree in Education. He then settled in southern Ohio teaching in Mt Orab, Bethel, Batavia and finally at Felicity-Franklin in 1970, eventually retiring from there in 1991. In 1980, he graduated with his Master’s degree in Education from Miami University in Oxford, OH. He dedicated his life to teaching and telling many jokes to students over the years. Many know him for teaching English, math and he was the Drivers Education teacher. He always told stories of his adventures with his numerous students that he adored over the years. When he wasn’t teaching or hanging out at Karen’s in Higginsport he ran a 100 acre tobacco farm and could be seen helping Ruth with her antique business on the weekends. They sold antiques in Cincinnati, Ripley, Georgetown, Higginsport and all over Kentucky. He was also the unofficial historian of Higginsport where he lived and raised his family since 1967. He was an incredible provider for his family, a husband to his college sweetheart, a loving father to his two children, a caring grandfather and a lover of all people. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Ruth Marie Goodson; his parents Stokely and Martha Osborne; his siblings Snowden, Clyde, Arnold, Geraldine, Harold, Ruby and Silas; and his daughter Genevieve Denise. He is survived by his son Jason Leigh who he lived with in Ft Lauderdale near the beach for the past 5 years; his seven grandchildren Jenni, Jessi, Andrew, Courtney, Jon, Katie, and Jackson. His great granddaughter Claire Marie. His Brother-in-law Bill Proctor and Sister-in-law Sandra Proctor who he has many stories of their adventures together over the years. Niece Beth Leimberger her husband Matt. Many other nieces and nephews. He was cared for over the last 5 years by his HHA Thadine Adkins who nicknamed him LoLo; he went to the Sunserve’s Noble A. Mcartor ADC for over 5 years which they filled his days with activities and love; and the Lauderhill Senior Care Center. He recently won prom king 2019 at his Senior Center one week before his death. He never liked sitting around. He loved going to concerts, the theater, walks to the lake, hanging at the ocean, flying, gambling, travelling to visit family and eating desserts with his favorite being Red Velvet cake which his Sister-in-law Sandra makes the best. Lowell will be cremated and he will rest at Shinkle’s Ridge Cemetery near Higginsport, OH. Loving donations can be made in Lowell’s memory at Sunserve’s Adult Day Care Center 2312 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305
William David Beach, 56
William David Beach passed away on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 at the age of 56. David was born Dec. 31, 1962 to the late William (Bill) Beach and wife Vilote (Smith) Beach. David is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 36 years of marriage, Micki Beach and his wonderful son and partner in crime, Shane Beach. He is also survived by a friend who is like a sister, Tammy Barter (left wife) and her fiance Rob. David had one brother in law, Danny Haney and fiance Michelle Neal; one nephew Tristin Haney; and three loving aunts Judy Liming, Teresa Wallace and Bonnie Gray. David mentored so many young kids throughout his life, including Chad Calvin, Shannon Henson, Eric Hebling, John Penallton and Travis Brown; so many brothers who are friends including Richard Kincannon, Teddy (Ted Dog) Hodge, Doug and Dave Reedy and Josh Shultz. There are so many more good friends and family. David worked in a factory for 34 years. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1104 Second St. Sunday School, 10 A.M. Worship Service and Children’s Church, 11 A.M. Bible Study, Prayer and Praise Wednesday at 7 P.M. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH REV. FRED B. PATTERSON Sunday School, 10 A.M. Worship Service, 11 A.M.
BEEBE CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH JAMES SETTLES, PASTOR Sunday School, 10 A.M. Sunday Worship, 11 A.M., 7 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study, 7 P.M. Each Fifth Sunday, 2 P.M. at Ohio Valley Manor ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH DOHRMAN BYERS, PASTOR Sunday Mass, 10 A.M. CHURCH OF CHRIST JOHN NEU, PASTOR Bible School, 9:30 A.M. Worship Hour, 10:20 A.M. Gospel Hour, 7 P.M. Wednesday Service, 7 P.M.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE CLARK CASTLE, PASTOR Sunday School, 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship, 10:40 A.M. Evening Worship, 6 P.M. Children’s Church, 10:30 A.M. Wednesday Service, 7 P.M. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WAYNE REVEAL Worship Service, 10:30 A.M.
RED OAK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Worship Service, 10 A.M. CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REV. DAVID HARPER Sunday School, 9:45 A.M. Worship Service, 11 A.M.
ABERDEEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REV. CAROL HARPER Sunday School, 10:30 A.M. Worship Service, 9:30 A.M.
FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH DOUG BROWN, PASTOR Sunday School, 10 A.M. Worship Service, 11 A.M. Discipleship Training, 6:30 P.M. Sunday Evening, 7:30 P.M. Wednesday Prayer Service, 7 P.M. SHINKLES RIDGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH JOHN BENDER, PASTOR Sunday School, 9:30 A.M. Worship Service, 10:30 A.M.
BROWN COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST REV. DAVID HARPER 434 US Rt. 68, Ripley - 378-2269 Radio Program. 8:05 A.M. Sunday School, 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship, 10:30 A.M. Sunday Evening, 6 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study, 7 P.M.
ABERDEEN BAPTIST CHURCH PHILLIP HUFFMAN, PASTOR Sunday School, 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship, 10:45 A.M. Sunday Evening, 7 P.M. Wednesday Evening, 7 P.M. LIBERTY CHAPEL CHURCH OF CHRIST St. Rt. 353 (Near Decatur) PAUL HAKES, PASTOR Sunday School, 10 A.M. Worship Hour, 10:50 A.M.
EBENEZER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9776 Ebenezer Rd., Aberdeen KEN HARMON, PASTOR Worship Service, 9:30 A.M. Sunday School, 10:45 A.M.
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Marie Schardine, 98
Marie J. Schardine, age 98 of Mt.Orab, Ohio died Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the Ohio Va l l e y M a n o r Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Ripley, Ohio. She was retired from the Mosler Lock Company and a member of the St. Ann Catholic Church in Williamsburg, Ohio. Marie was born August 29, 1921 in Bracken County, Kentucky the daughter of the late Fred and Catherine C. (Perraut) Kelsch. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband – Elwood Schardine, one daughter – Mary Jo Dern, one brother – Joseph Kelsch and one sister – Clara Bradford. Mrs. Schardine is survived by one daughter – Carol Bogart and husband David of Mt.Orab, Ohio; six grandchildren – Catherine Enzweiler and husband Richard of Mt.Orab, Ohio, Ann Huffman and husband Travis of Mt.Orab, Ohio, Trent Collier and wife Dee Dee of Georgetown, Ohio, Tracey Gaul and husband Mike of Williamsburg, Ohio, Troy Collier of Cincinnati, Ohio and Trad Collier and wife Monika of Amelia, Ohio; twelve great grandchildren and numerous great-great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the St. Ann Catholic Church in Williamsburg, Ohio. Fr. Martin Bachman will be the celebrant. There will be no visitation. Interment will be in the Williamsburg Cemetery in Williamsburg, Ohio. The Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab, Ohio is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, Marie requested that masses be made in her memory to the St. Ann Catholic Church, 370 South 5th Street, Williamsburg, Ohio 45176. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
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Patricia Smithson, 96
Patricia S Smithson, age 96, of M o n t g o m e r y, AL passed away on Friday August 30, 2019. She was born on May 30, 1923 in Ripley, Ohio and graduated from Ripley High School where she met and married her husband of 55 years Arch (Art) Smithson of Higginsport, Ohio. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved the many family vacations to the beach , family holidays and dinners. She was a member of Dalraida Methodist Church for over 40 years, a Past Queen of the Daughters of the Nile and a 50 year member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. After a long Civil Service career she retired from Maxwell Air Force Base where she worked as a writer editor. She had a passion for gardening and loved sharing this with her neighbors and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arch Smithson, her parents Robert and Lola Stivers, her brother Robert Stivers, brother-in-law Leon Ellis, and son-in-law Bruce Fielding. She is survived by her sister, Nancy Ellis of Ripley, OH and daughters Sherry Fielding of Montgomery and Sandra Hulett of Belmont, MI. She is also survived by grandchildren: James Fielding, Julie (Brent) Bailey, Jennifer Fielding, Robin (Craig) Allen, Cyncie Scott, and Misty (Todd) Stadwick, 10 great grandchildren and one great great grandson and her niece and nephew. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley, Ohio. Graveside services will follow at Shinkle’s Ridge Cemetery near Higginsport, Ohio. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
Ronnie Strong, 82
Ronnie Strong of Buford, OH passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the age of 82. He was born on March 9, 1937 to the late James and Gladys Strong in Athol, KY. Ronnie is survived by his loving wife Helen Morris Strong of Buford, OH; his caring children Ronald James (Huyen) Strong Jr. of Colorado Spring, CO, Cindy (Bob) Hertlein of Sardinia, OH, Jackie (Scott) Wilkin of Mowrystown, OH, Tim (Elaine) Strong of Mt. Orab, OH, Catherine Strong of Tacoma WA, and William “Bill” Strong of Sardinia, OH; his 19 cherished grandchildren; his 24 adored great grandchildren; 1 beloved great great grandchild; and siblings Lexine Sams of Mason, OH, Phyllis (Dick) Reeder of Blanchester, OH, and Carol (Bob) Pautsch of Louisville, KY; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. Along with his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by his son Rick Strong, brother Chester “Ted” Strong, and grandson Andrew Strong. Ronnie was a member of the Buford Church of Christ, a 50 year member of the F&M Sardinia 254, long time Home Improvement Contractor, a Scout Leader of Troop 554 for many years, and a Real Estate Appraiser for the Veterans Administration. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the Buford Church of Christ located at St. Rt. 138, Buford, OH 45171, family and friends will be received beginning at 11:00 am until time of service. Interment will be at Buford Cemetery. Hugh Hurley officiating. Memorial Donations may be directed to the American Heart Association. Megie Funeral Home Caring for the family.
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