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Mary Frances Baldwin, 84 Mary Frances Baldwin, 84, Sprigg Township, Adams County, Oh., died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 at Villa Georgetown, Georgetown. She was a homemaker. She was born Sept. 9, 1926 in Higginsport to the late Frank and Anna Mae Monroe bruce. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, William H. Baldwin. She is survived by one son, michael Gast, Mt. Orab, one daughter, Brenda Pierce, Morrow, one brother, Alfred R. Bruce, Mt. Orab, 4 grandchildren, David Gast, Jennifer Davis, Jeffrey Malott, April Bruner, and 3 great grandchildren, Camryn Davis, Rylie Gast and Cole Gast. Services were Friday, Dec. 10 , 2010 and interment was at West Union Cemetery in West Union, Oh. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.
Minnie B. Bennett, 85 Minnie B. Bennett, 85, Ripley, Ohio died Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 at the Brown County General Hospital in Georgetown, Oh. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Ripley, Ohio. Minnie was born on March 28, 1925 in Ripley, Oh. She was preceded in death by her husband – Albert Bennett in 1970, one daughter – Audrey Bennett Stradford and two sisters – Rosa Thompson and Margaret Davis. Mrs. Bennett is survived by four daughters – Beverly Bennett Lipps and her husband Mark of Dayton, Joyce Bennett of Georgetown, Penny Bennett of Peebles, and Dawn Platt and her husband Jerry of Ripley, two sons – Leroy Stout of Ripley, and Calvin Bennett of Georgetown, four grandchildren – Alen Bennett, Aaron and Justin Platt all of Ripley, and Rochelle Stradford of Columbus, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley, Ohio. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Maplewood Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to the Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Boulevard, Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 or to the First Baptist Church, 32 N. Third Street, Ripley, Ohio 45167. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
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Rebecca F. (nee Burkhart) Hughes, 89 Rebecca F. Hughes (nee Burkhart), 89, Bethel, died Nov. 28, 2010. Rebecca was born Jan. 16, 1921. Mrs. Hughes was the loving wife of the late Samuel Lee Hughes, Sr., loving mother of Sandra L. (Ed) Foley, Lily K. (Gary) Coulter, Jacqueline J. (Roger) Murphy, Joy C. (Tom) Robinson, Samuel Lee (Barbara) Hughes, Jr. and the late James Michael Hughes, Butch Stamper and Betty Valentine. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Thursday, Dec. 2 at the Monroe Cemetery in Nicholsville. E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
Lois Jean (nee King) Cable, 80 Lois Jean (nee King) Cable, 80 of Old Hickory, Tenn., and formerly of Georgetown, Oh., died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 at the Mt. Juliet Nursing Home in Mt. Juliet, Tenn. She was a homemaker. Lois was born on July 31, 1930 in Mary, Ky., the daughter of the late Corsie and Stella King. She was also preceded in death by her husband - Joseph W. Cable in 1999, one grandson – Nicholas Basford and three brothers – Oval, Clinnie and Corvel Clinton King. Mrs. Cable is survived by one son – Larry Cable of Winchester, Ky., one daughter – Janet Basford of Old Hickory, Tenn., four grandchildren – Matthew and Nathaniel Cable and Justin and Jaimie Basford, one brother – Paul King of Dayton, Oh., and four sisters – Ineda Gabelman of Cincinnati, and Mavis Stricker, Inez Schuler and Adeline Seibert all of Milford. Services were Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010 where Rev. Lee Shafer officiated. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown. If desired, memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, New York, 10008-0780. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Philip Dale McCord, 73 Philip Dale McCord, 73 of Georgetown, Oh., died Wednesday, Dec. 08, 2010 at the Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman, Oh. He was a graduate of Orangeburg, Ky., High School class of 1955 and a graduate of the Ohio Mechanics Institute in Cincinnati, Oh. Philip was retired from Lunkenhiemer Valve Company where he worked as a draftsman and also retired from Century Club Car Golf Cart Company where he worked as a mechanic. He was a Christian by Faith and a member of the Maysville Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Philip was born July 22, 1937 in Indianapolis, Ind., the son of the late Woodrow and Ruth (Stafford) McCord. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by is wife Etta Jo (Mitchell) McCord in 1984, one sister – Roberta (Pyles) Kinner, one sister in-law – Irene Pyles and one nephew – John Pyles, Jr. Philip is survived by one son – Mark McCord and wife Missy of Georgetown, one daughter - Missy Jimison and husband Brian of Russellville, five grandchildren – Austin and Jansen McCord and Dylan, Emmalee and Colton Jimison; four brothers – Dean McCord and wife Gloria of Marietta, Ga., Eddie McCord and wife Sandy of Maysville, Ky., Billy Pyles and wife Mary Ethel of Mayslick, Ky. and John Pyles of Maysville, Ky. and many nieces and nephews. Services were Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. Interment will be in the Elizaville Cemetery in Elizaville, Kentucky. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd, Mt.Orab, Ohio 45121. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Thomas W. Wolfe, 83
Richard Dennis Kattine, 65
Richard J. Fessler, 62
James G. Kauffman, 75
Thomas W. Wolfe, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, Dec. 10, 2010. He was born in Spencer, NY on July 6, 1927 to the late Elmer L. and Cecil E. (Briggs) Wolfe. The family moved to Woodville, Oh., where he spent his childhood years and graduated from high school. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the destroyers U.S.S. Frank Knox DD 742 in the South Pacific in WWII and the U.S.S. Cotton D.D. 669 in the Korean War. He then obtained his student pilot license under the GI Bill in 1947. Tom married Donna R. Mitcler (deceased Aug. 18, 2009) on July 4, 1948 with whom he had four children: Cheryl L. Johnson, Beth A. (Hal) Wahlers both of New Braunfels, TX, Eric S. (Lisa) Wolfe of Fremont, OH and Amy L. (Michael) Meyer of Georgetown. Tom retired from Ford Motor Co., Sandusky, in 1988 after 32 years of service as a quality control test engineer in the Photometric Dept. He was a member of Hayes Memorial United Methodist Church until moving to Georgetown, in 2008. Tom loved to sing “Danny Boy” being a favorite and was a member of the Memorial E.U.B. Church Choir for many years. He enjoyed working in his yard, fishing, camping and golf but his great love and involvement with the Fremont Ross Wrestling Program is what he will best be remembered for, both as a referee and avid supporter. Tom is survived by his 4 children, 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, brother Richard (Dick) Wolfe of Port Clinton. Deceased brother Harry Wolfe. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1286, the V.F. W. and a life member of the American Legion 0121. Services were Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 where Dave Dewitt officiated. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, Ky. Donations may be made to Crossroads Hospice. The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Richard Dennis Kattine, 65 Aberdeen, Oh. and formerly of George-town, Oh. died Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Oh. He was employed by WalMart in West Union, and was a member of the Ripley Church of Christ and was a Viet Nam War Army veteran. He was born on July 2, 1945 in Cincinnati, the son of Dorothy (Dunbar) Kattine of Georgetown, and the late Richard Kattine. Mr. Kattine is survived by his wife – Donna (Racel) Kattine whom he married on Nov. 5, 1977; five sons – Ricky Littleton of West Virginia, Greg Kattine of Georgetown, Billy Castle and wife Jennifer of Lewis County, Ky., Tracy Castle of Maysville, Ky., and Jay Castle of Aberdeen, Ohio; two daughters – Kendra Yeager and husband Rusty of Port LaVaca, Tex., and Monda Erkskine and husband Gail of Tollesboro, Ky.; six grandchildren – Joshua Castle, Melody Lewis, Bethany Johnson, Keenan Yeager, Micah Yeager and Greg Kattine II; four great grandchildren – Mattie Yeager, Anson Castle, Kynlee Lewis and Bently Kattine; his Mother – Dorothy Kattine of Georgetown, and two sisters – Donna Yockey and husband John of Georgetown, and Shirley Hay and husband Bill of Cincinnati. Services were Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 where John Neu will officiate. Interment will be in the Charter Oak Cemetery with veteran services by the Courts Fussnecker American Legion Post #367. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
Richard J. Fessler, 62, Williamsburg, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. Mr. Fessler served in the US Army during Vietnam and retired from Cincinnati Coca-Cola after 37 years. Richard was born April 6, 1948 to the late Jack and Faye O. (nee Buchanon) Fessler. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ron Perry and Glenn H. Perry. He was the beloved husband of Sherri (nee Lung) Fessler of Williamsburg; loving father of Penny J. (Dale) Lawson of Mt. Orab, Tammy J. (Mark) Overstreet of Florence, Ky., Doug Moore of Amelia, Scott (Amanda) Moore of Williamsburg, and Rick J. Fessler, Jr. of Amelia, cherished grandfather of Justin, Jake, Brittany, Lauren, Kenneth, Logan, Samantha, Katelyn, Alex, Rachel and Trinity; caring great-grandfather of Witten; dear brother of Merlin (Sharon) Perry of Kentucky, Dianna Hale of Alabama, Sharon Drake of Alabama and Patty Siegman of Texas. Services were Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 where Pastor David Long officiated. Interment Mt. Orab Cemetery. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
James G. Kauffman 75, Georgetown, formerly of Higgins-port and Cincinnati died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010. James was born June 27, 1935 to the late John R. and Pauline A. (nee Peters0
Anna L. (nee Parker) Fritz, 80 Anna L. Fritz (nee Parker), 80, Bethel, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010. Anna was born February 4, 1930 to the late Harry Edgar and Edna (Marksberry) Parker. She was the widow of Lawrence R. Fritz, dear mother of Gary L. Fritz and the late Pamela Sue Fritz, sister of Betty Darrell, Clyde, Lloyd, Charles and Don Parker, also survived by 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Services were Friday Dec. 10, 2010. Burial was in Graceland Memorial Gardens, Milford. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
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Billy W. Pilkerton, 63 Billy W. Pilkerton, 63, Mt. Orab, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2010. Billy was born Oct. 3, 1947 to the late Charlie and Viola Pilkerton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Hill and a sister, Jeanie Reese. Mr. Pilkerton retired from Nutone and was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Mr. Pilkerton was the loving husband of Maggie Pilkerton, dear father of Billy and Barry Pilkerton, step-father of Lee Bitzer, grandfather of Nathaniel, Triston, Sarah, Bud, Emily and Jacob, brother of Thelma Campbell, Margaret Roberts, Linda Pruhs, brother-in-law of Rick and Annetta Brown, Curry and Gail Ingle, Dewey and Gerry Ingle, and Jackie and Troy Phelps. Services were Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010. Interment was in Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown.. The E. C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia, served the family.
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Debra F. (nee Vanhooser) Rutherford, 55 Debra F. (nee Vanhooser) Rutherford, 55, Bethel, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010. She was the loving wife of Steven R. Rutherford, mother of Clinton L. Rutherford, and Ryan G. Rutherford, daughter of Milton and Arrean (nee Smith) Vanhooser. sister of Greg Vanhooser, all of Bethel, also survived by nine grandchildren. Services were Monday, Dec. 13, 2010. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
Kauffman. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, was a retired teacher from Cincinnati Public Schools, a member of the F&AM Georgetown #72, Syrian Temple and American Legion 180 Georgetown, former member of the Brown County Housing Authority, a collector of Driftwood and Art Glass, a Bridge Master, avid fisherman and a Kentucky Colonel. He was the loving father of Jennifer (Bill) Fehn and Lisa (Eric) Hingley, grandfather of Andrew, David, Jacob and Elijah, brother of William Kauffman. A memorial service was held Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 at Ohio Veterans Home. Memorial donations may be directed to the Shriners Burns Hospital. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
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HIS NAME In the Gospel of John chapter 1 there is nothing about the shepherds, King Herod, the wise men, the manger, Mary and Joseph, or anything else about the birth of Christ other than what is in this text: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” Now the following verse is all which is said about the birth of Christ in this Gospel. “And the World was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” That is the only mention of His birth in this Gospel because John does not talk about the human side of Christ. John reveals Jesus as God eternal and as God He has no birth. God was not a man but he became a man when He was made flesh and dwelt among us. Verse I states: “In the beginning was the Word.” The Word is another name for Jesus Christ. Revelation 19:14 declares that: “...his name is called the Word of God.” In the Old Testament there are three primary names for God. The first one is found in the very first verse of the Bible. It is Elohim, a uni-plural noun meaning “Strong One,” or power. The English form of Elohim is God with a Capital G and small “od.” The second name is Jehovah meaning “the self-existent One who reveals Himself.” He has no need of anyone or anything at any time. The Jews would not verbalize this name because it was too holy to speak. There were no vow-
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DR. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH els in the written Hebrew language and because it was never spoken aloud no one was certain how it was pronounced so it was written as Jehovah in English. The English form of Jehovah is LORD or GOD, all capital letters. The third name is Adonai which means Master, owner, savior, husband, or supplier. In olden days a wife would depend on her husband to supply their income. He was considered her supplier, her owner, her caretaker, her husband. In a sense he was her earthly adonai. Jesus is our heavenly Adonai. He supplies everything we need. Jesus is Elohim, Jehovah, and Adonai; He is God. There are 3 persons in the Godhead, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost and all three names apply to each one. They are all God. Now verses 4-5 of John 1 speaks of Christ, who is called the Word. They state: “In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” The word comprehended in this verse does not mean that the darkness is trying to put out the light, as you will find in new versions, or that the darkness could not overpower the light. It simply means understand or to comprehend. There was light but there was no understanding. The darkness is the darkness in the human heart and mind. It is spiritual darkness and America is getting deeper into spiritual darkness of her own accord. Jesus is the Light, He is the light of the world. Will you stay in darkness of heart and mind or will you come to the Light, Jesus Christ? He was made flesh and dwelt among us, died on the cross for our sins, arose again on the third day, and is now seated on the right hand of the Father. Call upon His name (Romans 10: 9-13) to be saved from eternal Hell.
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