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The Brown County Press - Sunday, June 26, 2011 - Page 7
Charles Ray Bennington, 77
Daniel Wayne McCleese, 33
Morris E. “Dutch” Williams, 77
Troy Keith Howard, 38
Evelyn (nee Ward) Stacy, 79
Brenda Kay Bryant, 57 of Georgetown, Oh., died Tuesday, June 21, 2011. She was a homemaker. Brenda was born May 30, 1954 in
Charles Ray Bennington, 77, of West Union, formerly of Cedar Mills in Adams County, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011. He was born May 11, 1934, in Brush Creek Township. He was preceded in death by parents, McKinley and Stella (Steward) Bennington; and two children, Gene Bennington and Kelly Bennington. Ray is survived by his wife, Connie (Hesler) Bennington; one son, Dean (Tonya) Bennington of Mt. Orab; one daughter, Darlene (Kevin) Stanton of Tollesboro, Kentucky; nine grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was an employee of the former Cindico Company in Mt. Orab; a former employee for Steel Craft in Cincinnati; a former dairy farmer and driver for a milk company in Washington Courthouse. He was an 18 year member of Riverside Church in Manchester Township. He was a squirrel and rabbit hunter; and ginseng and yellow root digger. Memorial contributions may be made to Riverside Church, 565 Rice Drive, West Union, Ohio 45693. Services were Tuesday, June 21, 2011 where Pastor Pete Francis, Pastor Brian Francis, and Pastor Keith Steward will officiate. The interment will be at White Oak Cemetery in Brush Creek Township. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.
Daniel Wayne McCleese, 33, Maineville, Oh., died on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. He was born on Oct. 5, 1977 in Cincinnati to Wayne and Denise (nee Sluder) McCleese of Mt. Orab. He is also survived by brothers, Jeremy (Tiffany) McCleese, Cincinnati, Justin McCleese, Cincinnati, Steven McCleese, Cincinnati, paternal grandparents, Avery and Charlotte McCleese, Mt. Orab, maternal grandparents, Stanley G. Sluder, Eubank, Ky., and the late Mary E. Sluder. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Daniel was a Capital Analyst at Western-Southern. Services were Monday, June 20, 2011 at the Mt. Orab First Baptist Church, where Rev. Mike Cornelius and Ray Phillips officiated. Interment was in Mt. Orab Cemetery. The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Morris E. “Dutch” Williams, 77, Georgetown, Oh., died Monday, June 20, 2011. He was a retired journeyman mechanic for the Heekin Can Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, a United States Korean War Army veteran, a member of the Faith In God Fellowship Church in Russellville, and a life member of the Wilson Sroufe VFW Post #9772 in Mt. Orab. Dutch was born Aug. 29, 1933 in Mt. Orab, Ohio the seventeenth child born to the late William Harvey and Mary Etta “Molly” (Smith) Williams. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Delores (Swearingen) Williams in 1989; four sisters – Imo Frazee, Ina Huffgarden, Marie “Mink” Newman and Ruth Baker; ten brothers – Ed, Ray, Harrell “Tex”, Owen “Jerry”, Joe, Albert, Clarence “Spider”, Earl “Christy” Williams; two infant siblings and one son-inlaw – Roy Aliff. Mr. Williams is survived by three children - Sherri Jean Carrington and husband Gary, Tammy Lee Aliff and Jeffrey Charles “Willie” Williams all of Georgetown, two grandchildren – Brian G. Carrington and wife Jessica and Amanda Delores Brown and husband Lucas all of Georgetown, four great grandchildren – Connor and Lindsey Carrington and Alexys and Jasper Brown and two sisters – Mary McIntosh and Mable Conley and husband Don all of Mt.Orab. Services were held Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the Faith In God Fellowship Church in Russellville, where Rev. William Kirby officiated. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, with military services by the Carey Bavis American Legion Post #180 and the Wilson Sroufe VFW Post # 9772. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Faith In God Fellowship Church Building Fund, 7736 US Route 62, Russellville, Ohio 45168. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Troy Keith Howard, 38, Clermont County, Oh., Wednesday, June 15, 2011. He was born Aug. 26, 1972. He was the beloved father of Ethan Jake Howard; loving son of Troy and Barbara Howard, Milford, caring brother of Laura Bunch of Independence, Ky., dear uncle of Elijah Sizemore, Katie Bunch, and Bella Sizemore all of Independence, Ky., also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, family and friends. Services were held Saturday, June 18, 2011 followed by interment in Mt. Orab Cemetery, Green Twp., Oh. Memorial donations may be directed to the Troy Keith Howard Education Fund c/o Huntington Bank. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Evelyn (nee Ward) Stacy, 79, passed away June 18, 2011. She was born March 10, 1932. She was the loving wife of the late Glenn Stacy, beloved mother of Ruth Moore (Ken), Cathy Givens (Mike), Sue Baker (Don), Patty Callihan (the late Bob), Mark Stacy (Angie), Renee Oliver (Chris) and the late Lois Hudepohl Dick, devoted grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren, dear sister of the late Pauline Green. Services were held Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Interment was in Williamsburg Cemetery. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia, served the family.
Georgetown, the daughter of the late Cecil and Anna (Daulton) Boone. Ms. Bryant is survived by three children – Stephanie Fleming and husband Mathew, Matthew Smith and fiancé Jessica Barnett and Margaret Smith all of Georgetown, four grandchildren – Mason and Morgan Fleming and Zachary and Nikolai Barnett; three brothers – Wayne and Ernest Boone both of Mobile, Ala. and Tim Boone and wife Rhonda of Georgetown, and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Thursday, June 23, 2011 where Scott Hennig officiated. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Brenda K. Bryant Memorial Fund c/o National Bank & Trust, 885 South Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Lura Lee Denniston, 83 Lura Lee Denniston, 83 of Georgetown, Oh., died Tuesday, June 21, 2011. She was a homemaker. Lura Lee was born on July 6, 1927 in Higginsport, Oh., the daughter of the late Joseph and Lona (Thackston) Shepard. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ray Warren Denniston in 2009, one brother – William “Billy” Shepard and two infant sisters. Mrs. Denniston is survived by three children – John William Loudon and wife Lauren of Mechanicsville, Pa., Bonnie Jean Hamilton and husband Glenn of London, Oh., and Joyceann Daulton and husband Dennis of Georgetown, ten grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Services were held Friday, June 24, 2011 where David Wirth officiated. Interment were in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Beety Ann Boone, 76 Betty Ann Boone, 76, died Saturday, June 18, 2011. Mrs. Boone is survived by 2 sons, Mike (Karen) Boone, Georgetown and Tony Boone, Amelia, and 1 grandson, Robbie Boone. Services were held Wednesday, June 22, 2011 followed by burial in Williamsburg Cemetery, Williamsburg. The Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, served the family.
Mary V. McKee, 85 Mary V. McKee, 85, died Thursday, June 16, 2011. She was born March 19, 1926. The loving wife of the late David O. McKee, dear mother of Nancy Dale (Darold), Judy Rockey (Phillip), David McKee (Jo Ann) and the late Frank McKee, sister in law of Tyra McKee, grandmother of Michelle Jones, Nicole and Eric Dale, John McKee, Phillip, Peter, Paul and Mary Rockey, great grandmother of 5 great grandchildren and sister of the late Tillie Brewer, Homer, Fred and Nick Yarbor. Services were Wednesday, June 22 at 10 a.m. followed by interment in Arlington Memorial Gardens. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
John Sheehy II, 38 John Sheehy II, 38, Batavia, Oh., died Wednesday, June 15, 2011. He was born Nov. 9, 1972. He was the beloved husband of Trina Sheehy of Batavia, loving father of David Sheehy III, Batavia, dear son of Debbie Earhart, Mt. Orab, and John David Sheehy I, Independence, caring brother of Bridget Helbling, Mt. Orab, Angela North, Erlanger, Ky., Matthew Sheehy, Mt. Orab, and Robert Earhart, Mt. Orab. Mr. Sheehy was an employee of Cincinnati Used Auto Sales. Services were Tuesday, June 21, 2011. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
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On behalf of the Wagoner Family we want to extend our sincere gratitude for all the acts of kindness through your prayers, cards, phone calls, and the many generous donations. It is comforting to know that so very many good people took time from their busy schedules to care for others in times of sorrow. There are no words to convey how we appreciated your sharing the tragedy of loosing our precious Grandson. Your kindness, support, and honorable tribute are something that will follow us always. Seth was truly God’s chosen child and what an honor to be his Grandparents. While keeping our families in your prayers please also pray for the families of the 3 other brave soldiers that also lost their lives. May God Bless you all, God Bless America, and God Bless our fallen Hero PFC William Seth Blevins. No Grandparents could ever be prouder. Seth will be sadly missed but never forgotten as our hearts remain filled with his memories.
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James Arthur Lee, 65 James Arthur Lee, 65, Amelia, Oh., died on Tuesday June 21, 2011. He was the husband of the late Shirley Colston Lee, survived by 9 children, Gail (Glenn) Bates, James (Robin)Lee Jr., Jerry Lee, Rick (Shani) Lee, Karen Lee, Ronnie (Ima) Lee, Shawn (Selena) Lee, Lance (Andrea) Lee and April (Marc) Hammons, 22 grandchildren. 5 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday, June 24, 2011, followed by burial will be at the Chilo Hill Cemetery, Chilo, Ohio. The Charles H McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.
Granny Jane King Sandlin, 89 Granny Jane King Sandlin, 89, Bethel, died on Friday, June 17, 2011. She was the wife of the late Troy Sandlin and is survived by 2 children: Larry (Nancy) Sandlin and Judy (Bill) Reinhardt, 4 grandchildren: Jill (Avus) Ramsey, Jan (Scott) Ragland, Jason (Jana) Sandlin, Kelly (Rusty) Dunham and Eddie Urbanek. 13 great-grandchildren: Jamie (Drew) Swartz, Jakota Hatfield, Keri (Robby) Bunch, Trent Ragland, Brianna Ragland, Makayla Ragland, Moriah Ragland, Troy Ragland, Toby Ragland, Andrea Dunham, Maya Dunham, Lilly Sandlin and Kenley Sandlin. 3 greatgreat-granddaughters: Makynna Swartz, Madalyn Swartz and Jayelin Kern. She was also a member of the Felicity First Baptist Church. Services were Tuesday, June 21, 2011 followed by burial at the Tate Township cemetery, Bethel. Memorials may be made to: Felicity First Baptist Church. The Charles H McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.
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SEEING THE UNSEEN In John 6:40 Jesus is speaking to the people saying, “And this is the will of him that sent me, that everyone which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.” He said everyone that seeth the Son. There is more to seeing then just looking with the physical eyes. There is a perceiving sight. It is an immediate or intuitive recognition of something. I once asked a young man if he believed in Jesus. He said yes. Then I asked him if he believed Jesus was sinless. He said, “I believe he was like any other man.” Now if Jesus were like any other man he could not do you or I any good. In order for a person to get help from Jesus Christ he must first be able to see Him as He reallly is. This is what Jesus is talking about when He said seeth and believeth. This boy believed in Jesus but he believed Jesus was a sinner. Jesus was not a sinner! You must see that he is the sinless Son of God. You must see that you need to be born again. You must see that you are a sinner who needs a Saviour, which is Jesus Christ. If you cannot see that then you cannot see Him. People have a false idea of who Jesus really is. A pastor friend of mine was speaking to a woman who told him that she had seen Jesus in a vision standing at the foot of her bed. My friend asked this woman how she knew that it was Jesus. She said, “Well, haven’t you seen His picture?” That is not Jesus. That is just an artist’s rendition. In fact there is a good indication that Jesus had short hair. He was a Nazarene, not a Nazarite. There is a difference. The word see implies to perceive with the eyes or to perceive mentally, discern, understand, and even learn. You cannot always trust what you see with your eyes. Peter said, “We have also a more sure word of prophecy...” because he referred to the Bible as being more sure than physical vision. The disciples had been with Jesus for three and a half years and still did not know who He really was. They saw a man. They did not know that body was indwelled by the everlasting Son of the Father, full of grace and truth. I know that they did not fully understand because when Jesus said to the wind, “Peace, be still” and it ceased completely and immediately they responded by saying, “What manner of man is this that even the wind and the waves obey him?”
DR. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH www.bbcmtorab.com They did not know that He is the very Son of God. Jesus asked Peter, “Whom do men say that I am?” and Peter said, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus said, “Flesh and blood has not revealed this unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.” Ladies and gentlemen, if you see Jesus to be more than just a good man then it is not flesh and blood, which has revealed that to you. It is the Father in heaven, which has revealed it to you. If you can see Jesus for who He really is then you can believe and it will transform your life. Faith is the greatest working element in the human being. Without faith it is impossible to please God, “for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Listen; is there anything too difficult for God? The answer is no. But there is for us because we lack faith. That is the biggest problem that we have. There is not a problem in your life that cannot be solved by Jesus Christ and faith. Would you have liked to see Jesus when He was a baby or when He was a young man in the temple? What about when He walked on the water or fed the crowd of 5,000, wouldn’t you have liked to seen that? What about Jesus when He hung on that cross, when He was marred more than any man, when He wore a crown of thorns and had His beard plucked out by the roots, when His precious blood was dripping from His hands and feet and the flies were gathering for a feast, would you have liked to seen that? The blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin and we need to see that. We need to see what He has done for us. We have to see how much He loves you and I. The Bible tells us that someday Jesus will be seen coming in the clouds. Someday we will see Jesus sitting on His throne at the right hand of God the Father and we will shout, “Glory to the Son of God.”
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