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6 | Thursday, September 19, 2019
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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 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.
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Bertha Duncanson, 88
Bertha M. Duncanson of New Hope, OH passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at the age of 88. She was born to the late Marble Marion and Thelma E. (nee McKee) Lowe on February 3, 1931 in Cincinnati, OH. Bertha is survived by her loving children David E. (Debra) Duncanson Jr. of Georgetown, OH, Jeffrey L. Duncanson of New Hope, OH, Mary E. (Harold) Campbell of Hillsboro, OH, and James (Wendi) Duncanson of Milford, OH; her caring grandchildren Shawna Marie Davidson of Blue Ridge, TX, Jason Duncanson of Lexington, KY, Nathan Henry (Ethel Ohui Nelson) Andrews of Cincinnati, OH, Nicholas (Alyssa) Duncanson of Milford, OH, Jeffrey Allen (Jennifer) Duncanson of Amelia, OH, Tiffany (Charstle) Duncanson of Mt. Orab, OH, Ryan Kilgore of Bethel, OH, Brandon (Maria) Kilgore of Charleston, SC, Samatha Jane Duncanson of Bethel, OH, Jonaton (Cathy) Campbell of Hillsboro, OH, Aubrey Duncanson of Milford, OH, Jeremy Lumley of Morrow, OH, and Kadi Lumley of Morrow, OH; her cherished great grandchildren Haley, Heather, Justen, and Jordan Davidson of Blue Ridge, TX, Chase Duncanson of Hillsboro, OH, Tuesday Duncanson of Milford, OH, Brian Duncanson of Milford, OH, Lillyanna Duncanson of Milford, OH, Jesa Duncanson of Hamersville, OH, Shaeleigh Duncanson of Hamersville, OH, Braylen Michael Thomas of Morrow, OH, Melanie Marie Kilgore of Charleston, SC, Briella Michela Kilgore of Charleston, SC, Addison Rose Kilgore, Charleston, SC and Aiyanna Kilgore of Cincinnati, OH; and her siblings Robert (Judy) Lowe of Harrison, OH, and Rita Cooper of Latonia, KY; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. In addition to her parents Bertha was preceded in death by her husband David Elroy Duncanson Sr., and her siblings Thomas Lowe, Richard Lowe, and Marble Marion Lowe. Bertha was a member of the Mt. Orab 514 chapter of the O.E.S. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Megie Funeral Home located at 104 Spice St., Mt. Orab, OH 45154, family and friends will be received beginning at 10:00 am until time of service. Interment will be at Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, OH.
Jo Rison, 53
Jo Lynn Rison, age 53 of Maysville, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at her home. She was born January 8, 1966 in Lexington, Kentucky the daughter of Naomi (Rison) McKee of Ripley, Ohio and the late Frank Scarborough. In addition to her mother, Jo Lynn is survived by one sister – Kathy Purcell of Ripley, Ohio; four brothers – George Purcell of Ripley, Ohio, David Turner of Ripley, Charles Rison of Ripley and Willy Hamilton of Cincinnati, Ohio. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.cahallfuneralhomes.com
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Gerald Ellison, 80
Gerald Clifford Ellison, age 80 of Georgetown, Ohio died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the Ohio Vete r a n s Home in Georget o w n , Ohio. Mr. Ellison was a career United States Army Veteran and served in the Viet Nam War. He was a member of the CourtsFussnecker American Legion Post #367 in Ripley, Ohio and the Maysville VFW in Maysville, Kentucky. He was born February 24, 1939 in Peebles, Ohio the son of the late William A. and Mary Bernice (Burns) Ellison. He was also preceded in death by one sister – Juanita Whitmer and three brothers – William, Charles and Ronald Ellison. Mr. Ellison is survived by his wife of fifty-four years – Masako (Oshiro) Ellison, whom he married June 7, 1965; one son – Mike Ellison and wife Brandi of Independence, Kentucky, one grandchild – Kai Ellison; three sisters – Ruth Morris of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, Dorothy Kennedy and Genevieve Canter both of Georgetown, Ohio and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment with Military honors will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Ohio Veterans Home, 2003 Veterans Boulevard, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.Cahallfuneralhomes.com
Gary Issacs, 71
Gary Wayne Isaacs, age 71 of Fayetteville, Ohio died Saturday, September 14, 2019 at his residence. He was a machinist for the Ford M o t o r Company and a United States Vietnam War Navy veteran. Gary was born August 18, 1948 in Hazard, Kentucky the son of the late Harris and Geneva (Warner) Isaacs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son – Marcus Isaacs and one granddaughter – Hailey Isaacs. Mr. Isaacs is survived by his wife – Barbara (Horn) Isaacs; four children – Charles Gary Isaacs of Fayetteville, Ohio, Michael Wayne Isaacs of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Joshua Cody Isaacs and wife Ashleigh of Fayetteville, Ohio and Ashley Nicole Isaacs of Milford, Ohio; five grandchildren – Shane Austin Isaacs, Mary E. Isaacs, Matthew Isaacs, Lindamae Isaacs and Victoria Isaacs and one sister – Brenda Briscoe and husband Fred of Morrow, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt.Orab, Ohio. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the St. Patrick Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ohio with military services by the Carey Bavis American Legion Post #180 of Georgetown, Ohio. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hope 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt. Orab OH 45154. Condolences may be sent to the family at w w w. c a h a l l f u n e r a l homes.com
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