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2B NEWS ChiLLicothe Gazette Sunday, April 20, 2014 Rubie M. Ray 1 CHILLICOTHE: Rubie M. (Cook) Ray, 76, of Chillicothe, died April 19, 2014, at Heartland of Chillicothe following an extended illness. pu. i i i 1 nn -7 I one was uum oefjtemuei isa, 71 Ml lUOO LU JUMM Ot IVUAIG IVmC (Bridenbaugh) Cook.

On February 26, 1955, she married the love of her life, Carl D. Ray, Jr. who predeceased her on March 31, When planting, the commission always matches a tree species with the appropriately sized tree lawn. In the case of electric lines, to avoid the harsh pruning inflicted upon trees growing in the overhead wires, smaller trees are planted. Older, power company-topped trees are being slowly removed, and whenever replanted, the new trees will be size-appropriate for that specific site.

Hopefully, this clears up the most general function of the commission. It also has several other, more specific projects it donates its time and resources to, and those projects can be some topics for a different column. The commission meets at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. People with questions, comments or concerns are encouraged to attend.

Jim Slyh is the chairman of the Chillicothe Tree Commission. were inexpensive (or free if a seedling was collected from the wild), they grew very rapidly and provided quick shade. Unfortunately, the size of the tree lawn was not usually considered, and the trees grew out of their allotted site fairly quickly. The roots on silver maples are gross feeders (they require a lot of water and nutrients), and they will search out any cool, moist, fertile places in which to grow. Downspouts and drains serve that purpose all too well, as many people know.

Complicating matters is that the city has many old clay-tile drains that already are cracked or loose, and so are easily invaded by the roots. Sidewalks, and especially poorly constructed ones laid directly on the ground with no compacted layer, also fall victim to the aggressive roots. When you add to that to a small tree lawn, it is no wonder problems arise. Trees Continued from Page 1B Knowing what species we have will allow members to avoid overplant-ing any one family of trees and diversify future street and park plantings. Diversity of trees will allow the city to avoid the prohibitive costs of removing trees because of an outbreak of a species-dependent insect or disease, such as emerald ash borer, Dutch elm disease, or chestnut blight.

This column would not be complete without addressing the sidewalk tree root conflict and the treeelectric wire issues. When the commission was established, it inherited many problem trees on the right of way, such as silver maples. Silver maples have a superficial and aggressive root system. Many were planted in tree lawns because they Obituaries and photographs submitted to the Chillicothe Gazette may be published, distributed, repurposed and otherwise used in print, electronic and other media platforms. Karolyn "Kay" Oakes CHILLICOTHE: Karolyn "Kay" Oakes, 66, of Chillicothe, died 9:15 a.m.

Friday, April 18, 2014 at her residence unexpectedly. She was born November 1, 1947, in Chillicothe, to Albert and Mary Saltz Seymour. On March 19, 1965, she married Danny Oakes who died September 12, 2011. Surviving are her mother, Mary Seymour, of Chillicothe; sons, Daniel A. Oakes, of Chillicothe and Jeffrey R.

(Crissie) Oakes, of Portsmouth; 6 grandchildren, two of which whom they raised, including, Felicia Oakes and companion Ian Porter, of Portsmouth and Shonna (Scott Jr.) Seymour, of Chillicothe; brothers, Timothy (Sue) Seymour, Kenneth (Sharon) Seymour and Danny (Betty) Seymour; a sister, Dianna (Gary) Jordan; and several nieces and nephews, includinga special niece, Megan Seymour, all of Chillicothe. She was predeceased by her father, Albert Seymour. Karolyn was a member of New Beginning Outreach and retired from G.E. in Circleville. A graveside service will be held 3 p.m.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in Greenlawn Cemetery with Pastor Ron Chapman officiating. Friends may call at the WARE FUNERAL HOME from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. You may sign her online register at www.warefh.com 2010. They spent 55 years together, tJ." Rubie was a wonderful mother to five children: Rubie Mae "Sis" (Larry) Copper, Bainbridge, Rebecca Lynn "Becky" (Jim) Seymour, Stoutsville, Anita Marie (Rick) Fultz, Chillicothe, Carla Sue (Bobby) Bolt, Springfield, Illinois and Carl Robert "Bobby" Ray, Waverly.

In addition to her children, she is survived by seven grandchildren: Larry "Bub" (Dana) Copper, Stacie (Donnie) Tilton, Jerry Copper, Joshua "J.J." Copper (Jessica), Summer (Nathan) Darnell, Durby, Kansas, Chelsea Fultz Bobby Max Bolt III; six great-grandchildren: Renea America Tilton, McKenzie Copper, Colby Laney Darnell and Avynn Montgomery; brother Raymond (Liz) Cook; sister-in-law Betty Ray; extended family friends Joyce Jim Wilbanks, Virginia Vest, Debbie Oney, Connie Hartmus and Kenny Barb Strausbaugh. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brother's Ralph Homer Cook and brother-in-law Harry "Fred" Ray. Rubie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her. She will be sadly missed. She was a very loving and caring person who was very well liked and always cared for other people.

Funeral services will be held at Wednesday, April 23, at the Haller Funeral Home with Rev. Freddie Cook officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Haller Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adena Health Foundation-Cancer Fund, 272 Hospital Road, Chillicothe, OH45601.

Her online guestbook is available at www.HallerFuneralHome.com. District for the upcoming school year at a cost of $526,877 and approval of the resignation of Athletic Director John Evans. The Ross County Agricultural Society, also known as the fair board, has called a special meeting for 7 p.m. Monday in the fair office in the multipurpose building at the Ross County Fairgrounds. The meeting is being con- CHILLICOTHE: Kay W.

Prickett, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully in her sleep at April 17, 2014, at Westmoreland following a brief illness. was born August 12, 1919, in GA, the youngest of five children born to Edward and Ella Mae (Warlick) White. She is siiruiup.rl hv her rhilrlrp.n- Kay W. Prickett "Jo I i -I: 94, on "Kay Ann (Pat) Fletcher; and Robert (Susan) Chemas, all of Chillicothe; granddaughters: Amanda (Tom) DeLay, Indian Hill, NC; Andrea (Scott) Glaser, Charlotte, NC; Sarah Share your loved one's legacy with Ohio State The Lantern is now offering an Obituary section to recognize your loved ones. For submission call or email The Lantern business office at: 614-292-2031 lanternadsosu.edu thelantern lantern.com (Stephen) Delmoe, Gettysburg, PA; and Lauren Chemas, Chillicothe; great-grandchildren: Madison DeLay, Roger Delmoe and Richard Glaser; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

She was predeceased by her parents, siblings: Anna, Ethel, Jim and Edward; her husband Donald E. Prickett; and a son Richard Chemas. Kay worked in Washington D.C. during WWII then came to Ross County with the expansion of the Atomic Plant. She worked as an office manager for auto dealerships.

Following her retirement, she remained active in politics and worked for the Board of Elections until 1993. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Kay enjoyed traveling whenever she could. She also enjoyed the company of friends and family.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Accent Care and Westmoreland Place for the care provided to their mother. Funeral services will be held at Monday, April 21, at the Haller Funeral Home with Rev. William Hahn officiating. Burial will follow in St. Margaret Cemetery.

Friends may call Monday from at Haller Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either: St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Peter Church, 126 Church Chillicothe, OH 45601; or the Adena Health Foundation-Cancer Fund, 272 Hospital Chillicothe, OH 45601. Her online guestbook is available at www.HallerFuneralHome.com PJ MO COMPANY Established 1890 A MEMORIAL Isn't about a life it's about a life celebrated ducted to address unfinished business in preparation for the 2014 Ross County Fair, which runs Aug.

2 through 9. The Ross County Continuum of Care, which works to address local issues involving people who are homeless, will conduct its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Main Library Annex in Chillicothe. on BLACK GRANITES 1621 Next Continued from Page 1B Advisory Committee will round out the morning. At 1:30 p.m., there will be a meeting about negotiations between agencies for a proposed property relocation, at 2 p.m.

a final Laserfiche proposal presentation and at 3 p.m. a discussion about county storage space. The Southeastern Local Schools Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the board conference room with an agenda that includes approval of a special education services contract with the Ross-Pike Educational Service Saving Continued from Page 1B budget means making concessions and figuring out what works. Perhaps I could have subbed the pork chops for spaghetti; I swapped regular bacon on my ingredient list for turkey bacon, which was cheaper as well as healthier.

Of course, there are numerous caveats and clauses to this particular trip, as there are with most. Some things, such as chicken, I already had in the freezer; other things, such as snacks and frozen veggies for side dishes, I added as I shopped. I didn't have to buy bread this time because we've been making it lately, but I did need to stock up on a few types of fruit. The point is we had enough to eat for a whole week with $50 and no coupons. Sometimes it will be more, sometimes less but it's a start.

And if I can do it, so can you. If you have advice about saving on groceries, a frugal living topic or an idea for a future column, please email me at amroynncogannett.com. I'd love to hear from you! Happy saving, Abbey Some or all of this account might be exaggerated andor the byproduct of good-natured sarcasm. Agenda Continued from Page 1B 4 p.m., Chillicothe-Ross Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 45 E. Main St.

Green Township Board of Trustees, 7 p.m., township hall, 10153 Ohio 159, Kingston. THURSDAY Chillicothe Board of Control, 8 a.m., mayor's conference room, City Administration Building, 35 S. Paint St. South Central Ohio Job Family Services Board, executive committee meeting, 2 p.m., Job Family Services office in Chillicothe. Ross County Continuum of Care, 2 p.m., Main Library Annex in Chillicothe.

Please recycle this newspaper. Claribel P. Wood BAINBRIDGE: Claribel P. Wood, 85, of Bainbridge went to Heaven on Friday, April 18, 2014 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She was born on July 3, 1928 in Ross county to the late Hollie H.

and Ethel Ballenger Palmer. She is survived by her children: Larry Alan (Nancy) Staffin of Frankfort, Samuel Keith (Sue) Johnson of Bainbridge, Peggy (Richard) Puckett of Chillicothe; grandchildren: Doug (Dawn) Staffin, Duane (Melanie) Staffin, Deidra (John) Rowland, Susie (Steve) Fisher, Tammy (Tony) Bridenbaugh, Robyn (Rick) Ater, Mike (Amy) Moler, Angie Puckett, Jackie (Randy) Wilmouth, Sam (Heather) Johnson, Amy (Chris) Bruce; 25 great grandchildren; 13 great-great grandchildren; brother, Harvey M. Palmer of Greenfield; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her twin brother; parents; sisters, Margarite Edwards, Alice Sexton, Mildred Johnson, Doris Wood; brothers, Walter Palmer, George Palmer; stepdaughter, Betty Jo Johnson Flood. Claribel was a home maker, had worked several years as cook at Twin Schools, Bourneville, and had worked at the Big Bear Store in Chillicothe.

She was an active member of the Lattaville United Methodist Church, Lattaville United Methodist Women, was treasurer for the church many years, she was an active member of the Fayette County Hospital Women's Auxiliary, Mary Guild of First Christian Church where she was baptized by emersion. She was honored by the Lattaville United Methodist Church for 40 years of faithful service, 25 years as a Sunday School teacher and 25 years as a Youth Leader. She moved to Bainbridge on September 27, 2003 after selling her home in Washington Court House. Services will be held at the EBRIGHT FUNERAL HOME, FRANKFORT, on Wednesday, April 23, at 11:00 AM with Steve Henderson and Rev. Dr.

Phillip Malone officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Tuesday, from 6 to 8 PM. Those wishing to sign her online book of memories can do so at www.ebrightfuneralhome.com Russell Wilbert Graves CIRCLEVILLE: Russell Wilbert Graves, 88, of Circleville died April 19, 2014 with his family at his side. He was born in Pickaway Co.

on January 4, 1926 to the late Wilbert E. and Gwen Fullen Graves. He belonged to the Waverly Moose Lodge and retired from the Laborers Union. He married the late Leona Saltz-Penisten in Greenup, Kentucky on July 21,1960. Surviving are his children, Larry (Deborah) Penisten, Russell (Jacqueline) Graves, Kathy (Donald) Smith, Judy (David) Recob, and Michael (Kathy) Graves; his grandchildren: Greg Penisten, Jason Walls, Tiffany Graves, Kristy Recob and Bernie Lee Howard; and his sister, Verna Hartley.

His parents, three sisters, and his wife precede him in death. Funeral services will be Wednesday 10 a.m. at the Hill Funeral Home, Kingston with Pastor Ted Davis. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at Hill's Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m.

JACK BANKS Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Real Joy Community Fellowship Church, 56 Maple Lane, Chillicothe. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday in Ebenezer Cemetery, Gallia County. Friends may call from 11 a.m.

until 1 p.m. Monday at the church. ANDREW R. BENENATI Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St.

Peter Catholic Church, with the Rev. William Hahn as celebrant. Military graveside services, conducted by the Ross County Veterans Honor Guard, will follow in Twin Township Cemetery, Bourneville. Friends can call from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday atthe funeral home, where a Masonic funeral will be conducted at gfl JULY 1Z.

1950 MAR. 2. 1974 married 5tPT n. iOiaB Mf Capturing Your Story r- Forever In Stone A 1h v3xJJZi Sale ends April 30, 2014 Chillicothe Circleville Logan 945 E. Main St.

100 Seyfert Ave. 156 W. Main E. of Mt. Logan School Opposite Forest Cemetery 385-5522 774-3148 474-3377 800-543-4814 Cemetery in Frankfort.

There will be no calling hours. MICHAEL A. McWHORTER JR. Funeral services will be at noon Tuesday at Ware Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Londonderry Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ware's. DEAN SCHOBELOCK Internment of cremains will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Twin Township Cemetery. SANDRA K.

TAYLOR Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Green Summit Cemetery, Adelphi. Calling hours will be at the conven ience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Botkin Hornback Funeral Home in Waverly. 10:30 a.m.

MARABEL K. BODE DRUM-MOND Services will beat 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ebright Funeral Home, Frankfort. Burial will follow in Springlawn Cemetery, Williamsport. Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m.

Monday, with a Clarksburg Grange service at 8 p.m. MARY MARGARET FLESHER Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Ebright Funeral Home in Frankfort. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort. Friends can call from 1 p.m.

until the time of service Monday at the funeral home. MARGARET HAMMOND A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Greenlawn Lancaster 1233 N. Columbus St. Opposite Forest Rose Cemetery 653.