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Madeline (nee Potter) Anderson, 49, Williamsburg died Monday, April 5, 2010.

Madeline was born on May 23, 1960 in Cincinnati to the late Albert Cecil and Nancy (Shepher) Potter.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Watson, Joann Hicks and one granddaughter, Shayla Murray, She was an employee of East Fork State Park in maintenance.

Madeline is survived by her husband, Keith Anderson, Williamsburg, daughters, Teresa Murray, Mt. Orab, Angela Hartman, Mt. Orab, grandchildren Dillan, Alexyss, Mackensey, Cooper, Emily, Ike III, sisters, Betty Atkins, Anderson, Ind., Marie Irvin, Williamsburg, Christine May, Batavia, Mary Knight, Cincinnati, Geraldine McFarland, Hamersville, brothers, Junior Potter, Anderson, Ind., and Kenny Potter, Sardinia.

Services were Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab. Interment was in Mt. Orab Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Gladys Lucille (Barber) Stephan, 98 Gladys Lucille (Barber) Stephan, 98, passed away April 2, 2010 at her son David Stephan’s house on the farm where she raised her family.

She was born August 2, 1911, Mt. Orab. Oh., the daughter of the late Edward and Stella (Minnie) Barber.

Gladys was the second of fourteen children and she was preceded in death by eight brothers, Arthur, Walter, Charles, Clarence, Albert, Eugene, Virgil, and Raymond Barber and sisters, Mildred Hurst, and Florence Adams plus two stillborn sisters.

On July 18, 1935 she married George Philip Stephan in Cincinnati. They were married 32 years and had five children: twin daughters, Irma Stephan and Norma (Wilfred) Kelch, daughter, Carolyn (Donald) Vance and two sons, David (Helen) Stephan, Richard (Linda Sue) Stephan. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Sharon (Paul) Blankemeyer, Charles (Jackie) Kelch, Ramona (David) Fetters, Mark (Shawnea) Kelch, Melissa Stephan, Brian Stephan, Eric (Sarah) Stephan, great grandchildren, Gregory (Heather) Housh, Nathan and Megan Housh, Paul Jonathon Blankemeyer, Matthew and Daniel Kelch, Jennifer and Joseph Fetters, Jessika and Jacobo Kelch, and Kayla Stephan, a great, great grandson Hunter Ward, a brother, Paul Barber, Mt. Orab, and a sister-in-law Rosetta Barber, Mt. Orab.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Arnheim.

Burial will follow in the Peace Lutheran Cemetary.

Memorials may be made to the Peace Lutheran Church Remembrance Fund, Hospice of Hope, Mt. Orab, or the Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church Building Fund.

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James Alex Patrick, 67 James Alex Patrick, 67, Bethel, Oh., died Thursday, April 1, 2010 at the Brown County General Hospital in Georgetown, Oh. He was a retired custodian for Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg.

He was born on January 15, 1943 in Felicity, the son of the late Alex and Ruth (Taulbee) Patrick. He was also preceded in death by one son - Johnny Steven Patrick.

Mr. Patrick is survived by one daughter - Barbara Hudson of Bethel, Ohio, one son James D. Patrick of Georgetown, Ohio; three grandchildren - Kyle Patrick, Marc Hudson and Dylan Patrick and one brother Ronnie Patrick of Bethel, Ohio.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Oh. Interment was in the Bethel Tate Cemetery in Bethel.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Markey Cancer Center, 800 Rose Street, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky. 40536-0293.

Bernice L. Connor, 79 Bernice L. Connor, 79, Mt. Orab, died Sunday, April 4, 2010.

She was born June 10, 1930 in Greenbush, Oh., to the late Ora and Edna (nee White) Jones.

She was a member of the Mt. Orab Church of Christ and volunteered at Clermont Mercy Hospital for over 24 years.

Beloved wife of Carl "Jake" Connor, loving mother of Jeffrey Lynn Connor, Batavia, and Kimberly Ann Allen, Batavia, devoted grandmother of Holly Lynn Connor, Batavia, Erin Nichole Connor, Batavia and Christie Renee Connor, Batavia.

Friends were received at 11 a.m. Saturday April 10, 2010 at Megie Funeral Home 104 Spice Street for the funeral services.

Interment was in Mt. Orab Cemetery, Green Twp., OH. Memorial donations may be directed to Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley 215 Hughes Blvd.

Mt. Orab, OH 45154.

Harold Jackson Bunch, 75 Harold Jackson Bunch, 75, Georgetown, Ohio died Sunday, April 4, 2010 at his residence. He was a retired welder for the Leyman Manufacturing Company in Kenwood, Ohio and a United States Air Force Veteran. Harold was born on September 14, 1934 in Corbin, Ky. the son of the late Alford and Gladys (Gibson) Bunch.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Louis Jean Dooley.

Mr. Bunch is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Stomps) Bunch; one daughter, Terry Giles and husband Darrell of Knoxville, Tenn.; one step-daughter, Andrea Hall and husband Mark, Loveland, three grandsons, Terry Giles and wife Katrina of Knoxville, Tenn., Carter Hall, Loveland, and Joe Lamplot, Newport, Ky.; one great grandson, Cameron Giles; one brother, Herbert Bunch and wife Pattie, Monroe, Oh.; one sister, Bobbie Barela of Colorado and several nieces and nephews.

Following cremation, private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, is serving the family.

Albertine Z. Rice, 88 Albertine Z. Rice (nee Balser), 88, a former resident of Bethel died April 5, 2010 in Paris, Ky. Albertine was born Oct. 23, 1921, to the late Odis and Merdie Balser.

Mrs. Rice was preceded in death by her husband, the late Raymond Rice.

She was the beloved mother of Elaine (Jim) Hutchison, dear sister of Dorothy Corbin, Ralph Balser and the late Delno Balser.

She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Services were Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel.

Burial followed in Tate Township Cemetery, Bethel.

Memorials may be made to South Pacific Christian Fellowship, New Zealand Church Plant 7 Ridgeway Dr. Paris, Kentucky 40361

Robert Mitchell ‘Bob’ Roades, 81

Ethel Faye Brown, 98

Robert Mitchell “Bob” Roades departed this life April 5, 2010 at home on the farm where he was born, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born May 14, 1928 to the late Ottis and Estella (Kibler) Roades.

Bob was a farmer and a lifelong resident on Buford, Ohio and a 1946 graduate of Buford High School.

Left to mourn his passing is his wife Jeane, whom he wed Feb. 26, 1949, his son Charles Roades of Mt. Orab, his daughters Pat (Marvin) Malott, Buford and Pam McCarty Mt. Orab, four grandchildren, Matthew (Valerie) Malott, Kara (Keith) Setty, Mitchell (Sara) McCarty, and Michael (Amber) McCarty, thirteen great grandchildren and his brother Donald (Berneda) Roades, Mt. Orab.

Bob was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Michael and Bobby Gene, three great grandchildren, and his sister, Lucille Roades Sydnor.

In keeping with Bob’s wishes, he was cremated. A celebration of Bob’s Life was held at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the Clay Township Park (the old Buford School) in Buford.

Bill Bear will officiate. Friends called from 5 p.m. until the Celebration of Life Service at 7 p.m. A wake immediately followed the Celebration of Life.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Buford Alumni Association or the Township Park Clay Commission.

The Davis-Turner Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.

Ethel Faye Brown, 98, Georgetown, Ohio died Saturday, April 3, 2010 at the Hyde Park Health Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She was a retired beautician and a member of the Georgetown United Methodist Church. She was born on July 5, 1911 in Georgetown, the daughter of the late Clarence Arthur and Carrie Mae (Pindell) Shafer. She was also preceded in death by her husband – Perry Nelson Brown and one son – Randolph Bennett Pribble, Jr..

Mrs. Brown is survived by two sons – Allan Pribble, Bowling Green, Ky., and David Pribble, Morningview, Ky.; two daughters – Elaine (Brown) Story, Davidson, NC., and Kathleen (Brown) Dick, Cincinnati, nine grandchildren – David and Elisa Pribble, Jason and Emily Story, Jonathan and Annie Dick and Lindsay, Amy and Molly Wagenblast; three great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and one sister – Loretta Ernst, Georgetown.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Rev. Carla Warren officiated.

Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Georgetown United Methodist Church, 217 S. Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121.

Evan Franklin Woodyard, infant

Lucy Faye Cole, age 92, of Georgetown, passed away Thursday, Apr. 1, 2010, at Clermont Mercy Hospital in Batavia.

She was born in Feesburg on Apr. 17, 1917, the daughter of the late Eugene and Rachel (McKenzie) Liming. She is also preceded in death by her husband William H. Cole and several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Evelyn Gray and Regina & Jack Davis both from Georgetown; 12 Grandchildren, and 9 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice.

Arrangements are provided by the Meeker Funeral Home in Russellville.

Friends and Families may sign Mrs. Cole’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Evan Franklin Woodyard, infant, died on Mar. 26, 2010 in Cincinnati.

Mr. Woodyard is survived by his parents, Craig and Audra (nee Fyffe) Woodyard of Mt. Orab; brothers/sisters Jessica, Nick, Gunnar, Amanda, Lorianda; paternal grandparents Ed and Ruth Ann Woodyard, Mt. Orab; maternal grandparents, Randy and Judy Fyffe of Waverly, OH.; paternal greatgrandparent, Great Grandmother Matthews; maternal greatgrandparents, John and Carol Smith, Piketon, OH.; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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Mable S. Chriest, 99 Mable S. Chriest, 99, Georgetown, Ohio died Monday, April 5, 2010 at the Meadowwood Nursing and Care Center in Georgetown. She worked in sales.

Mable was born Dec. 2, 1910 in West Union, Oh., the daughter of the late Wylie and Icy (Young) Satterfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Chriest and one son, James Richard Crummie.

Mrs. Chriest is survived by one daughter, Marcella Davidson, Georgetown, five grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and one sister, Mary Kirker of Sardinia.

Graveside services were held Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery. Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown served the family.

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Louella Franklin (nee Mastin), 96 Louella Franklin, 96, of Bethel, died Thursday, Apr. 1, 2010.

Louella was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Franklin and two children, James L. Franklin and Betty L. Pitzer.

Mrs. Franklin is survived by a son, Richard A. Franklin; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Apr. 5, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Bethel Church of Christ.

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Judith Faye Fultz, 59

Wallace W. Sutton, 84

Judith Faye Fultz, 59, Ripley, Ohio, died Monday, April 5, 2010 at her residence. She was a waitress and a member of the Ripley Church of Christ.

Ms. Fultz was born Aug. 23, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Harry and Mildred (McGlone) Grubenhoff. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Harry Grubenhoff.

Ms. Fultz is survived by two sons - Shane (Leslie) Fultz of Lexington, Kentucky and Bobby (Dana) Fultz of Ripley, Ohio; three daughters - Candida (Brian) Costa, Georgetown, Larissa Avery, Ripley, and Cagney Fultz (Stephen Dicks), Cincinnati, seven grandchildren - Holli Fultz, Justin Fultz, Katlyn Germann, Sumera Fultz, Jordan Avery, Juwan Avery and Callie Fultz; five step grandchildren - Matt Costa, Allie Costa, Alexis Deminico, Maranda Thompson and Cody Dicks; three sisters - Joann McGuffey, Cincinnati, Carla Grubenhoff, Ripley, and Jackie Phillips, Aberdeen.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the Ripley Church of Christ where Rev. John Neu officiated.

Interment followed the funeral service in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, KY. 41056.

Wallace W. Sutton, 84, Hillsboro, passed away Monday, April 5, 2010 at Hospice of Cincinnati East. He was born March 18, 1926 in Rose Hill, Va., the son of the late Bishop Sutton and Mary Jane Jones Sutton.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Victor and Sewell Sutton, two sisters, Readith Williams and Edna Kashuba, a son-in-law, Kevin Brault, and a nephew, Roger Williams.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth F. Sutton, whom he married July 26, 1949, two daughters, Betty A. Suton (Paul) Burwinkle, Fayetteville, and Mary Sutton Brault, Hillsboro.

Also surviving is a brother, (Wilma) Sutton, Charlie McPhearson, Kan., and a sister, Wanda Mullen, Hillsboro. Other survivors are six grandchildren, Paul (Michelle) Burwinkle, Jason Burwinkle, Lori Burwinkle (Artie) Johnson, David Sutton, Michael Brault, and Keenan (Megan) Brault as well as three great grandchildren, Abigail Sutton, J.D. Sutton, and Madeline Anne Brault and several nieces and nephews.

Services were Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the Hillsboro 1st Baptist Church where Rev. David Hansen officiated. Burial followed in the Roberst Cemetery.

If desired, memorial contributions may be directed to the Hillsboro First Baptist Church, Hospice of Hope, or the American Heart Association in Mr. Sutton’s memory.

William Christopher Young, 39 William Christopher Young, 39, passed away suddenly on April 3, 2010.

He was born Nov. 28, 1970.

He was the cherished husband of Jane (nee Woods) Young, devoted and adoring father of Ethan Young, loving son of William (Valois) Young and Marina (Bill) Taylor, dear brother of Erick Young, and will be missed by numerous other family and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate his life was held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 9, at Faith Community United Methodist Church, 8230 Cox, Rd, West Chester.

If desired, memorials may be directed to the Christopher Young Memorial Fund at any 5/3rd Bank.

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ME In Luke 12:16 Jesus tells a parable. A parable, generally speaking, is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. “And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.”

Notice in this parable that this man seems to think a lot about me, myself, and I. In verse 17 alone, just one sentence, we find the words he, himself, I, and my.

This is a very self-centered man.

Everything seems to be about what he will do and what belongs to him. There is nothing about what he could do for his wife, his children, grandchildren, mother, father or any other person. He is totally wrapped up in himself and enormously selfish.

Now I’m sure it is possible for a person to be that self-centered.

Would you agree? A person like that is going to have a very hard time being happy. In Acts 20:35 Paul quotes Jesus saying: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” It just feels good to give someone something.

Especially someone you love or care about. Do you know what Jesus thinks about a person with a selfish, self-centered personality? Verse 20: “But God said unto him, Thou fool...” Now we are not supposed to call anyone a fool but God can and did. In Psalm 14:1 and again in Psalm 53:1 God said: “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God...” Well the man in this parable was living as though there was no God because he was strictly living for himself.

He was number one; he put himself first. He had no time for God. Look what else God said after He called this man a fool. “...this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?” From one standpoint it does not matter how old you are or how young you are.

We do not know when God will require our souls. We could be here today and gone tomorrow.

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DR. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH www.bbcmtorab.com God said that it is appointed unto man once to die and after this the judgment. He said: “...whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?” When you leave here do you know how many possessions you are going to leave behind? You are going to leave them all. What you lay up in heaven is what will be important. He said: “...Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. The life is more than meat, and the body is more important than clothes that you put on. Life is more important than what food you eat and your body is more important than the clothes you put on. Don’t be selfcentered; don’t let this world blind you to what is really important. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. We are to put Him first; not ourselves. Ladies and gentlemen, you can be as rich as the man in this parable and still die and go to the devil’s hell. It is not how you start out in this world; it is how you end up.

Or should I say where you end up? There are only two directions that you can go. It is either up or down. The price was paid

by Jesus on Calvary’s cross. He died for our sins and was buried in that tomb. He arose from that tomb three days later. He paid the price but you may not have applied it. If not, then you do not have eternal life in heaven. By faith you can apply that payment that Christ made to your soul.

Simply confess Him as Lord; believe that God raised Him from the dead; and call upon His holy name. Confess to God that you are a sinner. The Bible tells us that all have sinned. Ask Him for forgiveness; and He will save your soul.

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