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The Brown County Press - Sunday, June 12, 2011 - Page 7
Jerry G. Benjamin, 44
Edward Ray Garrison, 65
Ronald Ray Sydnor, 26, Sardinia, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011. He was born March 5, 1985, Cincinnati, to Ronald R. and M a r i e (Mitchell) Sydnor, Sardinia. H e served in the US Air Force. In addition to he parents he is also survived by his brother, Bradley Ross Sydnor, Sardinia, paternal grandmother – Patricia Sydnor, Georgetown maternal grandparents, Ron and Wilma Garner, Mt. Orab, several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Larry Sydnor, great grandmother, Ethel West, great grandparents, Evelyn and Harry Brinkman, great grandfather, Samuel Summers. Services were Saturday, May 28, 2011, followed by burial in Browns Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Yellow Ribbon Support Center 700 Eastgate Drive, Suite 430, Cincinnati, Oh. 45245 The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Jerry G Benjamin, 44, Felicity, Oh., died on Sunday, June 5, 2011. Survived by his girlfriend Louann Nunn, four children: Jerry, Amber, Brandon and Rebecca Benjamin, numerous brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces. Services were at the Chilo Hill Cemetery, Chilo, on Thursday, June 9, 2011. The Charles H McIntyre Funeral Home, Felicity, served the family.
Edward Ray Garrison, 65, Hamersville, Oh., died T h u r s d a y, June 2, 2011. He retired from Aramark Uniform Company i n Cincinnati, Ohio after 25 years of service and a was a member of the Carey B a v i s American Legion Post #180 in Georgetown, Ohio. After graduation he joined the Army Reserves and served his country for seven years. He also was a volunteer firefighter for the Georgetown Fire Department and enjoyed playing softball with his friends. Ed was born Dec. 1, 1945 in Maysville, Ky., the son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Brookbank) Garrison. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Crystal Garrison and two grandchildren, Amanda and Arwen. Mr. Garrison is survived by his wife of 22 years, Mary (Hensley) Garrison, whom he married Nov. 11, 1988, five children, Edward Earl and Steven Garrison both of Florida, Kenny Wayne England of Idaho, Judy Lynn (John) Guice of Georgia and Michael (Kellie) England of Michigan; eight grandchildren - Casey, Kristi, Kenny, Thomas, Jericho, Richard, Keegan and Allyson; four great grandchildren – William, Kaliyah, Jack and Makiyah; one brother, Jerry (Joanne) Garrison, Florida; three sisters, Sandra (Kenon) Bowling, Pam (Roy) Bruce, Melinda (Steve) Dunkin all of Georgetown, one uncle, Donald (Doris) Brookbank, Higginsport, and many nieces and nephews. Services were Monday, June 6, 2011 where Jason Galley officiated. Interment was in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, with military services by the Carey Bavis American Legion Post # 180. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Hamersville Life Squad, P.O. Box 216, Hamersville, Ohio 45130. The Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown, served the family.
Beryl Anderson, 91 Beryl Anderson, 91, Mt. Orab, died on Saturday, June 4, 2011. She was born on June 4, 1920 in Casey County, Ky. She is survived by her children, Georgia (Dennis) Rich, Winchester, Jerry (Karen) Anderson, Florence, Ky., Joyce (Wayne) Byrd, Lebanon, Judith (Harold) Mortensen, Glen Flora, Tex., Jackie (Jeffrey) Banks, Morrow, James (Teresa) Anderson, Dunellon, FL, Jane (Ronald) Hirons, Mt. Orab, June (David) Combs, Dayton, brother, Gerald P. Gilpin of Liberty, Ky., sister, Iva Rose Burton, Campbellville, Ky., 22 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 22 great great grandchildren, inlaws, Ambrose Anderson, Russellville, Thurman Anderson, Newtonsville, Mary Leonard, Mt. Orab, Fay Fox, Owensville, Martha Frost, Mt. Orab. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ova Anderson, parents, Walter E. and Nancy Jane Gilpin, step-mother, Lula Gilpin, daughter, Phyllis Gillman, brothers, Roy Gilpin, Ralph Gilpin, Glen Gilpin, Thomas Gilpin, Chester Gilpin, sisters, Iolla Atwood, Mary Faye Pendleton, grandchildren, Stephanie Winkler, Benjamin Combs, Joseph Combs. Services were Wednesday, June 8 where Tim Cline officiated, followed by interment in New Harmony Cemetery. Memorials in Beryl's name may be made to the Mt. Orab Life Squad. The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
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Charles David Cogswell, 44 Charles David Cogswell, 44, Covington, Ky., formerly of Norwood, Oh., died Thursday, May 12, 2011, in Chicago, Ill. He was born Dec. 21, 1966, in Cincinnati, Oh. He was preceded in death by parents, Charles Lee and Marcella Darlene (Harmon) Cogswell. Charles is survived by one daughter, Diana Lynn Mause of Colerain Township, Cindy Mause (mother of Diana Lynn Mause), two sisters, Pamela Cogswell, Norwood and Paula Lynn McKinney, Park Hills, Ky. He was a brick mason for Kershaw Masonry in northern Kentucky. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4440 Lake Forest Drive # 120, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242-6758. There were no services. Mr. Cogswell was cremated and his cremains was scattered at the convenience of the family. The Lafferty Funeral Home, West Union, served the family.
Dortha Irene “Dot” Crowley, 77 Dortha “Dot“ Irene Crowley, 77, Ripley, Oh., died Tu e s d a y, May 31, 2011. She was a retired supervisor f o r Cincinnati Electronics. Dortha was born Dec. 15, 1933 in Barridge, Ky., the daughter of the late Steven Deaton and Sadie (Combs) Sell. She was also preceded in death by one son, Shawn Crowley. Mrs. Crowley is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Thomas Crowley, Ripley, seven children, Sandy (Mike) Long, Cincinnati, Gale (David) Hollins, Williamsburg, Dale Napier, Batavia, Mary (John) Adams, Ripley, Mike (Janet ) Crowley, Williamsburg, Debbie (Jeffrey) Selzer, Norwood, and Dianne (Michael) Vize, Aberdeen, 14 grandchildren, Robbie Sipple, Heather Magdish, David Hollins III, Sarah Farmer, Kyle Hollins, Steven Napier, Natalie Napier, Rockie Adams, Tracy Boyd, Ashley Carter, Jessica Selzer, Jonathan Selzer, Nicholas Vize, and Devon Vize; 20 great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mary (Jack) Farmer and her loyal companion, Sassy. Services were held Saturday, June 4, 2011 followed by interment in the Red Oak Cemetery near Ripley. The Cahall Funeral Home, Ripley, served the family.
John ‘Ben’Houser, 70 John ‘Ben’ Houser, 70, Mt. Orab, died on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. ‘Ben’ was born on January 7, 1941. He was the beloved partner of J e n n y Conrad, Mt. Orab, loving father of John B. (Jennifer) Houser II, Batavia, and Ann M. (Jeffrey Stroop) Houser, Amelia, affectionate grandfather of Trevor W. Houser and Benton T. Stroop, dear brother of Ralph F. Houser, Bethel. He was preceded in death by his wife Joan Redmon Houser, parents Ralph Wile and Madeline Benton Houser and a sister Peggy Hess. He was a graduate of Moscow High School Class of 1958, earned a Bachelors Degree from the Miami University, Oxford, graduated from University of Cincinnati School of Law with a Doctorate of Law, was a Practicing Attorney from 1970 until 2008, Vice President of H & G Nursing Homes, President of the Mt. Orab Port Authority, Treasurer of the Mt. Orab Lions Club, attended Fairview Church, former Mount Orab Village Solicitor, former President of the Brown County Democrat Club, former President of Ohio Board of MRDD and served on the following Boards, Ohio Academy of Nursing Homes, Solid Waste Board of Brown County, Southern State Community College, Brown County General Hospital and Brown County Board of Health. Services were held Tuesday June 7, 2011, followed by burial Mt. Orab Cemetery, Green Township. Memorial donations may be directed to the Mt. Orab Lions Club or The Mt. Orab Life Squad. The Megie Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
Mildred L. “Millie” (nee Hobbs) Rudd, 82 Mildred L. “Millie” (nee Hobbs) Rudd, 82, Bethel, died June 5, 2011. She was the widow of Leo T. Rudd, dear mother of Glenda (Ernie) Barger, sister of Kathleen Moore, Elsie Kash and the late Lee Etta Peck and Charles Hobbs, also survived by 3 grandchildren, 1 deceased grandchild and 11 great grandchildren. Services were Thursday June 9, 2011. The E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Bethel, served the family.
Edward Rackley, 74
James K. Unger, 91
Kevin T. Walker, 47
Edward Rackley, 74, Mt. Orab, formerly of Clermont County went to be with Jesus June 2, 2011. He was born June 11, 1936 in Cincinnati, the son of Edward and Vina Braunm Rackley Sr. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and at age 26 Ed realized that he was a sinner and accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour. He is a charter member of the Batavia Baptist Temple which was began in 1971. For over 20 years he was a truck driver for the Cincinnati Post and then a janitor with the West Clermont School System. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shirley Rackley, daughters and son-in-law, Sharon S. Ackermann, Linda K. and Tim Meckstroth, son and daughter-in-law, David E. and Suzanne Rackley, grandchildren, Sarah (Andy) Barber, Courtney (Brian) Anderkin, Joey (Lisa) and Emily Ackermann, Ryan Meckstroth, Miranda Sutter, Malisa Rackley, 6 greatgrandchildren, brothers, Walter and Gary Rackley, sisters, Jeanette Haserick, Mary Driscoll and his aunt, Margaret Sharp. Services were Monday, June 6, 2011 at the Batavia Baptist Temple, where Reverend Raymond Jones officiated. Burial followed in Graceland Memorial Gardens, Milford. His family requests that memorials be made to Batavia Baptist Temple, 770 South Riverside Dr., Batavia, Oh. 45103. The Evans Funeral Home, Milford, served the family.
James K. Unger, 91, Seaman, formerly of Sardinia, passed away June 3, 2011. He was born June 17, 1919 near Otway, Ohio Scioto County. He was one of fourteen children born to the late William Arthur Unger and Essie (Chamblin) Unger. He was a decorated World War II U.S. Army Veteran, Life member of the Post 755 George A. Lambert American Legion Post. He also served for many years on the Sardinia City Council. He was a farmer and retired from the General Electric Company, Evendale, Oh. Survivors include one son; Larry (Millie) Unger of Bainbridge, two grandchildren: Larry Jr. (Shannon) of and Beth Wilmington (Chris) Jenkins of Hillsboro. One great-grandchild; Julia Jenkins of Hillsboro. He is also survived by four sisters; Wilma Hough of Dayton, Betty Jean (Leonard) Gilbert of Franklin, Doris (Raymond) Resibois of Buford, and Elizabeth Zamorski of Anchorage, Alaska. Several nieces and nephews survive as well. In addition to his parents, Mr. Unger was preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie Eva (Rutherford) Unger on Dec. 19, 1972. A second wife, Patsy Unger on February 27, 2006. Services were held on Thursday, June 9 where Pastor Kevin Hamilton officiated. Internment followed in the Sardinia Cemetery where the Brown County Honor Guard conducted a service with full military honors. The Beam-Fender Funeral Home, Sardinia, served the family.
Kevin T. Walker, 47, Sardinia, OH, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 3, 2011. He was born March 19, 1964 in Georgetown, son of James T h o m a s Walker Jr. and Beverly A n n Euverard Walker . He was a member of the Living Springs Community Church, Mowrystown, the Sardinia Masonic Lodge #254 F & AM; Tokoshi Association, Second Degree Black Belt in Ju/Jutsu; was a University of Cincinnati Alumni, member of Phi Betta Kappa; and was a well known local musician and band leader of Kelly Red and the Hammerheads. Survivors include his wife, Kelly Walker, whom he married June 14, 1991, four children, Brandon (Leslie) Walker of Proctorville, Baron Kraig Walker, Mowrystown, Bailey Walker, Mowrystown, and Benjamin Walker, Mowrystown. Also surviving are his parents, Tom and Bev Walker, Mowrystown, brother, Kraig (Krissy) Walker, Mowrystown, neices, Regan and Hannah Walker, Mowrystown. Services were held at the Living Springs Community Church, Tuesday, June 7, 2011 where Pastor Kraig Walker officiated. Masonic services followed. Memorials may be made to Kevin Walker Educational Fund PO Box 316 Mowrystown, OH 45156 The Edgington Funeral Home, Mowrystown, served the family.
Rebecca Jane (nee Wagner), Foreman, 74 Rebecca Jane (nee Wagner) Foreman, 74, Mt. Orab, died on Sunday, June 5, 2011. She was born Dec. 12, 1936 in Sharkey, Ky. She is survived by her husband, Paul Foreman, son, Paul Stanley Foreman, Mt. Orab, brothers, Gus Wagner, Peebles, Silas Wagner, Peebles, Bob Wagner, Piketon sister, Verna Adams, Peebles, grandson, Bradley Foreman. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Verna (Murray) Wagner, brothers, Russell Wagner, Jim Wagner, Gene Wagner, sisters, Amanda Fitzpatrick, Patricia McGalen. Services were Thursday, June 9, where Bob Sandlin officiatedfollowed by interment in Clay Township Cemetery, Buford. The Egbert Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, served the family.
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INVITATION In Matthew 22 Jesus tells a parable which covers about 2000 years. In the parables God is telling us about heaven by means of an earthly story; one which we can easily understand. Verses 13: “And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.” Now this king has all the resources needed to have a tremendous wedding feast for his son. Naturally, he wants all his friends to attend this wonderful feast. He wants to enjoy their fellowship because to him they are like family. He had sent out all the invitations, he had bidden them to come, and now he was sending out his servants to extend to them a personal invitation to come to his son’s wedding feast. But verse 3 tells us: “...and they would not come.” After having a written invitation and then a spoken invitation, they still refused to come. Does the king give up and say just forget them? No, he is very persistent. He reminds them again. Look at verse 4: “Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.” He is again inviting them to come. There is something about that word come. In Matthew 11:28 Jesus said: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” In Revelation 22:17 it says: “And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” How many of you have received a wedding invitation at one time or another? The person which sent you that invitation sent it to you because they considered you very special. They did not send invitations to the whole world. They had a limited number of invitations and you received one of them. You are very important to them. These people were very important to the king. He invited them multiple times. Not only did they refuse to come but look
DR. CHARLES SMITH MT. ORAB BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH www.bbcmtorab.com at verse 5: “But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:” To them it was a joke; it was funny. Surely the king did not think they should waste their time attending his son’s wedding! Many times when I talk to people about going to heaven they say: Ah, I will probably spend my time in hell shoveling coal with the rest of my friends. To them it is a big joke. They make light of it just like people in the parable. Do you think Jesus knows how people respond? He knows how you will respond today. In fact, He knows everything about you and He is still sending you an invitation to come. You are very important to Him. In the parable the people all went their own ways. Money and things took precedence over God. Ladies and gentlemen, you know and I know that money, and sports, and things, still take precedence over God today as much as they ever did. But listen to me. Jesus died on the cross to pay for your sins so that you would not have to go to hell. He paid a price; He shed His blood; He said: Father it is finished! Our sin debt was paid in full. Titus 3:5 states: “Not by works of righteousness which we had done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;” Whoa! I like that! I have been bought with a price. And when He bought me I became one of His servants. I have been knocking on doors ever since delivering His invitations. However, most people are still rejecting them today just as they did then and making light of it. Jesus knows human nature! But friends, one day it will be too late to accept the invitation and no one will think it is funny then! Won’t you reconsider?
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