Gerald B. Hill, 87, of Zanesville, passed away at 6:10 am, Monday September 28th 2009 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.
Gerald was born July 17, 1922 in Senecaville, the son of the late Henry S. and Clara (Swayne) Hill. He worked as a salesman for White Chevrolet, he was a 50 year member and past Master of Mt. Ephraim Masonic Lodge #210 and a 25 year member of Cambridge Commandery #47, a member of the Muskingum County Country Music Hall of Fame and a member of the Duncan Falls Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his sons Jerry and Joyce Hill of Zanesville and Craig and Melody Hill of Philo, his daughter Lois Snyder of Zanesville, five grandchildren Bryan Snyder, Ted Snyder, Jared Hill, Candy Hill and Pam Leckrone and nine great grandchildren Tiffany, Payton, Payge, Joey, Tyler, Devin, Genava, Madilyn, BraeLynn. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Wanda Hill who passed away March 2, 2002, his brothers Ernest F. Hill and Curtis M. Hill, a sister Mildred Hill, a grandson Adam Hill and a great grandson Issac Christian Snyder.
Visitations will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm Thursday, Oct. 1st 2009 at the Thompson-Farus Funeral Home, Duncan Falls, where Masonic services will be held 5:45pm Thursday evening.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 am Friday, Oct. 2nd at the Duncan Falls Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ellen Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Zanesville. To send a note of condolence to the Hill family go to: www.thompsonfarusfuneralhome.com
Ode to Buttercup
Today I am saddened by the death of Gerald B. (Buttercup) Hill. Gerald was comedian and musician in the group Dallas Bond and the Musical Farmers, a group my father led, that made appearances around the area for many years and broadcast from Cambridge's new station at the time, WILE. Gerald is the last of the original group to pass. The Musical Farmers are now a cherished memory for me.
Gerald's late wife, Wanda, was my cousin and grew up in an earlier generation in the place I called home as a child. She often helped my mother and they were good friends. Wanda liked to remind me that she changed my diaper as a baby.
One time Mom and Wanda were riding in the old '38 Chevy, our car, and I remember them saying that both of them would soon be 29 years old. That actually scared me for 29 seemed so old to an 8 year old. They turned out to live much longer.
I remember riding in the back seat of the car under Buttercup's bass fiddle as we traveled to a place to perform. It wasn't the most comfortable there and I remember complaining about how much longer it would be until we got "there."
Gerald did some funny things on stage. He had a pretend horse that he rode on stage and had quite funny dialogues. I do remember one about "beans" that always made people laugh. He sang songs such as "Alimony Trouble", "I'm My Own Grandpa" and many more. He always brought the audience to a roar.
Gerald played the mandolin and did a fine job on what he called "The Sixth Street Rag" (half of "The Twelfth Street Rag"). He did a superb job on the song "Silver Bells." Much of the time he would be providing the rhythm and bass sounds behind the group. He was quite an entertainer.
Gerald didn't just perform with the Musical Farmers. In later years he was a part of many groups. I know that he sang barbershop so well. He provided a good bass part.
People might remember Gerald as a car salesman for that is what he did many years of his life. I remember him as parts man behind the counter at our business. He was just a part of what I remember as "family." Thus, I am quite saddened to see that era completely gone.
His son Jerry grew up with us and Lois Louise (as Wanda fondly referred to her) was the apple of everyone's eye. Such a cute little gal! Later in life, Craig was a member of a fifth or sixth grade class that I taught in Senecaville.
Gerald and Wanda attended the Musical Farmer reunions that were held here at our home in the early 90's. Oh, am I glad that we held those reunions. It is hard to believe that most of the people that attended them have now gone on to their rewards. Steve, Daddy, Mom, Leonard, Shorty and now Gerald. God bless them all!
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Robert F. Farson
September 23, 1928 - October 7, 2009
Biography
Robert F. Farson, age 81, of Devola, died Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 at Harmar Place in Marietta, after being afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease for a number of years. He was born September 23, 1928 in Keithtown, Ohio to the late H. Hosmer and Ethel Hughes Farson.
Robert was a 1946 graduate of the Dexter City High School in Noble County. He served and protected his country in the US Army from 1951 to 1953, after which he graduated from the Valparaiso Technical Institute with a certificate in applied radio engineering.
After operating a TV repair shop in Lowell for a few years, Robert was employed as a radio technician with Division #10 of the Ohio Highway Department until retirement in 1984. He was a member of the American Legion Post #750 in Lowell, Lowell United Methodist Church and its choir. He enjoyed making music throughout his life, playing guitar and fiddle with several local bands over the years. Bob was an avid hunter from boyhood, and organized a group of deer hunters in the local area over many years. He enjoyed traveling, and he and Martha took their children on several month-long camping trips. He later visited his ancestral county in Ireland, and made some long-distance motorcycle trips.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Clark Farson, whom he married September 13th, 1953; one daughter Debbie (Keith) Hamilton of Napa, CA; three sons - Dan (Marie) Farson of McLean, VA, Dave (Paula) Farson of Hilliard, OH and Max Farson of Greenville, SC; a sister, Betty Lou Wilson, of Golden, Colorado; an aunt, Nellie (Edward) Hughes Chandler of Caldwell, OH; seven grandchildren; Jemlok, Hanna, Cate, Paul and Annika Farson, Forrest and Ellis Farson, and step grandson Colby Hamilton.
The family will receive friends on October 17, 2009 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Lowell United Methodist Church, 324 Fourth Street, Lowell, Ohio 45744. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Debbie Malec officiating. The family invites everyone to join them in the Social Hall following the service for a luncheon. Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 609 West Street, Caldwell, OH 43724 has been entrusted to care for the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to EVE Incorporated, PO Box 122, Marietta, OH 45750.
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Evelyn D. Everly
May 15, 1922 - October 15, 2008
Birthplace: Buffalo, Ohio
Resided In: Caldwell Ohio
Funeral Home: McVay-Perkins Funeral Home
Visitation: October 17, 2008
Service: October 18, 2008
Cemetery: Bateshill Cemetery
Evelyn D. Everly, age 86, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at Heartland of Marietta. She was born May 15, 1922, in Buffalo, Ohio, daughter of the late John Earl and Lela Foss LaFollette Miller. She was a 1940 graduate of Buffalo High School, and she was a homemaker and a bookkeeper for Reed Motors and the Briar Patch in Caldwell. She sang and yodeled for years on WILE radio, and most recently she sang with the Get Along Gang. She was well known for her crafting and sewing. Mrs. Everly was a member and a Bible class teacher at the Bateshill Church of Christ near Sarahsville. She was an active member of the Young at Heart Club, the Gould Retirees, and the Noble County Stepping Stones for Ohio Valley University.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Dallas Bond; her second husband, William Everly; one sister, Mildred Work; one brother, Forest Miller; three infant siblings; a step-son, Bruce Everly; and a step-daughter, Marsha Everly.
She is survived by three daughters, Deloris O. (Don) Ullmann of Belle Valley, Donna L. (Bud) Pickenpaugh of Newark, and E. Diane (Roger) Rush of Marietta; two step-sons, Larry Everly and Billy (Peggy) Everly of Florida; one sister, Carmie (Edison) Green of Sebring, Florida; two brothers, Glen (Alleen) Miller of Cambridge and Flavil (Verna) Miller of Old Washington; six grandchildren, Stacey (David) Kirkey, Justin (Jennifer) Secrest, Kimberly Pickenpaugh, Denise Pickenpaugh, Angela (Mike) Willman, and Adam Rush; great-grandchildren, Kel, Logan, and Evelyn Secrest, Justine and Shannon Kirkey, and Abigail and Andrew Willman; several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Friday, October 17, 2008, from 4-8PM at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East Street, Caldwell, where the funeral service will be held Saturday, October 18th at 1PM with Roger Rush and Harry Summers officiating. Burial will follow at Bateshill Cemetery near Seneca Lake. Memorial contributions may be made to the Noble County Chapter of Stepping Stones of OVU, c/o Darlene Bettinger, 40070 Bettinger Ridge Rd., Caldwell, Ohio, 43724.
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Memorial for Leonard Patterson
Born in Guernsey County on Dec. 14, 1914
Departed on Mar. 8, 2004 and resided in Cambridge, OH.
Visitation: Friday, Mar. 12, 2004
Service: Saturday, Mar. 13, 2004
Cemetery: Center Cemetery
Leonard Patterson, age 89 of Cambridge, Ohio passed away Monday, March 8, 2004 at the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center. He was born December 14, 1914 in Guernsey County. Leonard was the former owner and operator of The Cottage Market 7th Street Cambridge. He was the former Guernsey County Auditor for over 25 years. A member of The 1st Baptist Church. 1st President of the Cambridge Chapter, Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America. Long time member and officer of The Federation of Musicans Local 142. Mr. Patterson was a long time Entertainer in the area, playing in many area bands, most recently being The Get Along Gang. Member of The Eagles Lodge in Cambridge. Graduate of Cambridge High School 1932.
Mr. Patterson is preceded in death by his parents Leonard Harvey Patterson and Anna Booth Patterson. His wife Sarah Margaret Calvert Patterson who passed away Nov. 6, 2000. Three sisters, Edna Thomas, Velma Leeper, & Mildred Craft. Four Brothers, Roy, Paul, Chalmer & Audree Patterson.
Leonard is survived by One daughter, Sue Carol VanAman of Norwalk, Ohio. One son, Jackie Lee (Jean) Patterson of Toledo, Ohio. Three grandchildren, Beth Ann Michalski of Jenison MI, Mindy Walsh of Norwalk, Ohio and Jill Bauer of Norwalk, Ohio. Five Great Grandchildren, Michelle Michalski of Jenison, MI, Mallory Michalski of Jenison, MI, Kayla Walsh of Norwalk, Ohio, Alyssa Walsh & Remington Bauer of Norwalk, Ohio.
Friends may call Thursday, March 11, 2004 from 7 to 9 at Bundy-Law Funeral Home and again Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at Bundy-Law Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 1P.M. Saturday, March 13, 2004 at Bundy-Law Funeral Home, 120 N. 11th Street, Cambridge, Ohio 43725 with Evang. Flavil Miller and burial will be in Center Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions May Be Made To The First Baptist Church, 136 E. 8th Street, Cambridge, Ohio 43725.
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Stephen Richard Polascak
(January 16, 1918 - June 15, 2009)
Note: Steve was the accordian player for "The Musical Farmers."
Stephen Richard Polascak, 91, of Cambridge passed away Monday (June 15, 2009) at Riverside Medical Center.
He was born January 16, 1918 in Kipling, son of the late John and Mary (Kundrat) Polascak.
Steve was retired from Columbia Gas after 32 years of service. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and music, especially the accordion and played with several local bands.
His faith was in Jesus.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, a life member of Kipling VFW #7371, a life member of Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, and Eagles Aerie #386.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Joe, and George; six sisters, Mary Frencik, Ann Grisak, and Kate Morgan, Margaret Smith, Vera Polascak and Evelyn Hoey.
He is survived by his wife Mary Martha (Fogle) Polascak whom he married March 24, 1945; one son, Donald (Donna) Polascak of Columbus; one sister, Elizabeth Lake of Canton; one grandson, Jason Polascak and fiancé Chantel of Dublin; two great granddaughters, Kaylee & Bella.
Calling hours will be Wednesday 7-9 p.m. at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Cambridge, where services will be Thursday 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Don Glass officiating.
Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cambridge.
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Flavil Reed Miller
December 27, 1927 ~ May 7, 2021 (age 93)
Flavil Reed Miller, 93, went to his home in heaven on Friday, May 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Beech Grove on December 27, 1927, son of John Earl and Lela (LaFollette) Miller. He was a gospel minister for more than 60 years, preaching at Churches of Christ at Gomber Avenue, Millersburg, Newcomerstown, Fairview, Pisqua, and Marathon in the Keys. He was a graduate of Ohio Valley University and the President and founder of CRSE, a creation research organization. Flavil’s hobbies were hunting, fishing, golfing, photography, woodworking, coin finding and playing music.
In 1944, Flavil embarked on a radio career as an entertainer at WWVA Jamboree in Wheeling, W.Va. He performed with such country music greats as Doc and Chickee Williams, Honey and Sonny Davis, Roy Clark, Jimmy Dean, Toby Stroud and many more. In 1983, he formed a local country music band called “The Get-Along Gang.” The group entertained Senior Citizen’s groups and other special events in the area. About ten years ago, he played at the Amish Theater for five years with the band Salt Creek, Inc., entertaining audiences with several performances a week. Flavil was a master craftsman making 21 violins, one viola, one mandolin, one cello and two guitars.
Preceding him in death are his parents, his first wife, Ramona Miller, a daughter, Sondra Marlene and a son Gary Flavil Miller, two brothers, Forest and Glen Miller, and three sisters, Mildred Work, Evelyn Everly and Carmie Green.
Flavil is survived by his wife of 39 years, Verna (Hite) Miller, whom he married February 5, 1982, two daughters Marca (Larry) Porter, Mona (Mark) Stoffer, a son Bruce Allen Miller, daughter-in-law Debbie Miller, five stepdaughters Nicki Gordon, Jamy (Bob) D’Arezzo, Robin (Dave) Stout, Heidi Riley, and Wendy Fleagane. He leaves 14 beloved grandchildren: Fawn (Perry) Filippis, Brett (Lori) Porter, Ty Stoffer, Ashley (Toby) Waggoner, Gretchen (Dave) Chaffin, Ellie (Perry) Erb, Nathan Miller, Randi Taylor, Noah (Cyndie) Taylor, Nick (Sarah) Moore, Jennifer (Derek) Diehl, Erin (Joey) Delloma, Adam (Megan) Stout and Bethany (Brandon) Moore. Flavil also leaves several great-grandchildren: Andrew & Jovi Filippis, Taylor Stoffer, Cole, Kami and Karli Porter, Kacey, Zachary, Abbigail and Anna Waggoner, Maggie and Zephaniah Erb, Nathan Chaffin, Quentin Stora, Mia and Matthew Taylor, Alexander and Dominick Moore, Kade and Kohl Clark, Mary Grace, Andrew and Madalynn Stout, Cooper, Hudson and Harper Moore.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at the Stop 9 Church of Christ. Calling hours are 11:00 -2:00 with the funeral following at 2:00 p.m., with evangelist Roger Rush officiating. The burial will be at the Buffalo Cemetery immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ohio Valley University, 1 Campus View Drive, Vienna, WV 26105-8000.
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Floyd Baker August 31, 1928 - September 9, 2022
