Lyle Roger Beveridge
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BELLVILLE – Lyle Roger Beveridge, 74, of Bellville, always “pressing on,” finished his earthly race Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in the Hospice Unit at OhioHealth Mansfield due to complications from a stroke he suffered on Aug. 17.
Lyle was born the second son of Edwin and Mary “Weisie” Spayde Beveridge on May 15, 1946, in Mount Vernon. Lyle grew up on Main Street in Butler, where he loved the outdoors. Later, he would frequently reminisce about time spent on the farm across the road with his grandparents, Guy and Ruth Spayde. Lyle attended Butler School and was part of the first class to graduate from Clear Fork High School in 1964. Lyle played basketball, ran cross-country and track, and competed in the state track and cross country meets in 1963.
After high school, Lyle tried his hand at college, attending Ashland College and Bob Jones University. In the fall of 1966, he rode his motorcycle to Moberly, Missouri, to attend Central Christian College of the Bible. There he met the love of his life, Yvonne Hargett, and they married on May 20, 1967.
In the fall of 1967, Lyle enlisted in the Air Force and served as a cargo plane mechanic, stationed in Orlando, Florida; Tachikawa, Japan; and Bangor, Maine. Upon completing his service in 1971, Lyle and Yvonne returned to Des Moines, Iowa, where Lyle worked on the grounds crew for the Des Moines Water Works while obtaining his degree in Horticulture from Des Moines Area Community College.
The pull of the Clear Fork Valley is strong so, soon after completing his degree, Lyle and Yvonne returned to Butler in 1976 and made their home on ‘the hill’ for the next 44 years. Lyle operated Beveridge Landscaping and Chainsaws for five years, cut timber for Reeder Lumber, and was also employed by Hi-Lo Trailer Company. He joined his father and brother in the family insurance business— E.S. Beveridge and Associates Inc.— in 1984. He worked hard to help local employers provide quality health insurance benefits to their employees, and also enjoyed helping retirees understand and make the most of their Medicare benefits.
Lyle was an outdoorsman. He loved upland game hunting (pheasants, quail and grouse) with his Brittany Spaniels and made several trips to Illinois, Iowa and South Dakota. He loved deer hunting. He loved motorcycling, dirt-biking and just messing around in the woods on his farm. If you needed a tree cut down, he could drop it right where you wanted it— most of the time.
Lyle loved a good road trip, especially to the West; by camper, by car, by motorcycle and by train; and he was proud to have visited many of America’s national parks. Glacier and the Grand Canyon were favorites.
Lyle was a runner. About 8 years ago, he learned about cross-training and used that approach to fitness to allow him to reconnect with his love of running. Nearly every Saturday morning found him participating in a 5K somewhere in the state. A highlight for him was running the East Glacier (Montana) half-marathon with Jerry Simon and Bill Miller. Lyle inspired many in their pursuit of fitness goals. He enjoyed being a part of the local running community as well as his fitness family at Dynamic Performance Fitness in Bellville.
Lyle was a servant. His faith in Christ was always evident in every part of his life. He had previously served as a deacon and third and fourth-grade Sunday School teacher at Palmyra Church of Christ. Most recently, he was serving on the Navigation Team and as an Elder and Adult Sunday School teacher at New Life Church of Christ in Bellville, where he was a member. Lyle served for 25 years on the board of Christian Children’s Home of Ohio in Wooster (CCHO), and had also served on the board of the Fredericktown EMS.
With all of that activity, you might wonder when he rested. He found a quirky form of “relaxation and release” as a raucous fan of the Clear Fork Colts and Ohio State Buckeyes.
Lyle is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Yvonne; his children: Jon (Amy) Beveridge of Bellville, Joy (Rich) Chandler of Ontario, and Jana (Luke) Edwards of Delaware; his grandchildren: Jonah Beveridge, Arik Beveridge, Kaylei Chandler, Brax Chandler and Emily Edwards; his brothers: Kyle (Kim) Beveridge of Bellville and Lynn (Denise) Beveridge of Mount Vernon; along with his nephews and nieces. He is also survived by his hunting buddy, mentor and friend, Mr. Jim Gatton of Bellville. And last but not least, he is survived by his running partner and four-footed friend— his golden retriever— Finnegan. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Calling hours will be Thursday, Sept. 3, from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., in the Family Life Center at New Life Church of Christ, 195 W. Durbin Ave. in Bellville. Funeral services, also at New Life Church of Christ, will be Friday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m., with the family present beginning at 10 a.m. Pastor Steve Kistler will officiate. Burial with military honors performed by the Bellville American Legion will follow in Bellville Cemetery.
Memorials in Lyle’s name may be made online to Christian Children’s Home of Ohio (ccho.org/give) or to Central Christian College of the Bible (cccb.edu/give-now).
The Bellville Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve Lyle’s family. To view his tribute video or to leave an online condolence please visit SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
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Scott Allen Gatton
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FREDERICKTOWN – Scott Allen Gatton of Fredericktown, Ohio, left this temporary home for his eternal home on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. Growing up in Bellville, Ohio, he graduated from Clear Fork High School with the class of 1977. Scott went on to Asbury University where he earned his Bachelor of Social Work degree. Scott had a “pastor’s heart,” which led him to Ashland Theological Seminary, and he completed his Master of Divinity. Scott furthered his education at Case, obtaining his Master of Applied Social Science, which enabled him to obtain his LISW-S licensure.
Scott saw the potential and value in all those in which he encountered, and they felt valued. He was an “emotional first-responder." Scott’s belief that people are valuable motivated him to begin his work as a social worker in a community mental health setting. In addition, Scott greatly valued education and he served social work students in a supervisory role as they moved toward obtaining their goals. Scott also served as an adjunct professor with Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Scott was first a follower of Christ, a son, brother, husband, father and last but not least Poppy. Scott is survived by his wife of 37 years, Pam. He is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Whitney and Josiah Beougher and their two children, Eisley and Ella. Scott is also survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Garrett and Lydia and their four children, Azariah, Tirzah, Elia and Haven. Additionally, Scott is survived by his parents, John and Roxanna Gatton; his brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Rebecca Gatton of Minnesota and their children, Hudson, Hannah and Kyle Meinke and Hunter; his brother, Shawn Gatton of Mansfield, Ohio; his sisters, Sabrina Gatton of Columbus and Saresa Gatton and her son Keean; along with many extended family members.
Scott was an avid reader, especially “hiding God’s Word” in his heart. Scott’s life verse was Galatians 2:20. He caught the fly-fishing and fly-tying bug, participating at different times with Land of Legends Fly Fishing Group as well as the Mohican Fly Fishermen. He also enjoyed watching his Cleveland Indians.
Scott loved his family deeply, and when he came into a room, “there’s Poppy” was all anyone could hear.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, Sept. 4, from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 5, from 10-11 a.m., with the funeral service to follow at the New Life Community Church, 9955 Mount Gilead Road, Fredericktown, OH 43019. Pastor Andy Smith will be officiating.
The Snyder Funeral Home in Fredericktown is honored to serve the family of Scott Allen Gatton. To view this obituary or leave the family a memory, visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
If anyone would like to make a memorial contribution in memory of Scott, TouchPointe.org or warriorbags.org were near and dear to Scott’s heart.
Betty Jeanne Lunsford
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MOUNT VERNON – Betty Jeanne Lunsford, 90, of Austin, Texas; formerly of Fulton, Maryland; and Mount Vernon, Ohio; passed away on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 30, 2020; with her daughter at her bedside. She was born on April 17, 1930, in Winesburg, Ohio; to the late Orris S. and Blanche H. (Bair) Hostetler.
Betty was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and taught first grade for over 35 years for the SDA Church. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, collecting antiques and growing chrysanthemums in her greenhouse. She was a judge for the National Chrysanthemum Society.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Brenda K. Lunsford of Austin, Texas; her son, Gary D. Lunsford of Laurel, Maryland; grandchildren David and Krista Jensen of Texas, and Christopher and Michael Lunsford of Maryland; great-grandchildren Taylor, Javen and Hunter Lunsford, and Presli and Bristol Jensen; sisters, Marlene Gilleroth of Texas and Cheryl Ingersoll of Tennessee; and other nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Lunsford, on Dec. 1, 2017.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens, where Betty will be laid to rest beside her husband Dale and her parents. Pastor Lou Toscano will be officiating.
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Sandra K. 'Sis' Mills
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HOWARD – Sandra K. “Sis” Mills, 70, of Howard, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, after a short battle with cancer.
She was born on Dec. 24, 1949, in Mount Vernon to the late James O. and Betty J. (Mavis) Mills.
Sandra retired in 2015 from East Knox Schools after 28 years as the schools' custodian. She was an avid East Knox Bulldogs and Ohio State Football fan. Sandra loved the outdoors and camping.
She is survived by her brothers and sisters; Richard (Sheryl) Mills of Port St. Lucia, FL; James (Laura) Mills of Walhonding; Joann Knight of Columbus; Doris (Clarence) Griffith of Howard; Janet (John) Weekley of Mount Vernon; Neil (Sandy) Mills of Howard; and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call on Friday, Sept. 4, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Lasater Funeral Home where funeral services will take place at 1 p.m.
Burial will follow in Workman Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to East Knox Athletic Boosters.
To express a condolence with the family, please visit www.lasaterfuneralhomes.com.
Dr. Eduardo Eden Yu
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WESTERVILLE – Dr. Eduardo Eden Yu, 78, of Westerville, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. He was born on Sept. 4, 1941, in Camiguin, Philippines, to Vicente and Fulgencia (Romero) Yu. The eighth of twelve children, Eduardo graduated from the University of San Carlos Boys High School, Cebu City, Philippines. He went on to attend The University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines where he was a member of the Tau Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity and earned his medical degree in 1965. Eduardo (Edward) moved to the United States to continue his medical education, where he met the love of his life, Imelda, in Brooklyn, New York.
Edward was a radiologist during a time when the field of medicine was rapidly evolving. He loved his work and embraced the changes that modern-day technology presented. Upon completing his residency training in Radiology at The Ohio State University, Edward spent the majority of his medical career as Chairman of the Radiology Department at Mercy Hospital/Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon. He also served as President of the Knox County Medical Society and was a Paul Harris Fellow Rotarian. Before retiring in 2000, Edward and Imelda, an anesthesiologist, moved to Galion, where they continued to practice medicine in north central Ohio.
Edward was proud of his Chinese and Filipino heritage and strove to carry it on by taking his family to the Philippines for many vacations. After retirement, he and Imelda continued those trips annually. He was an active member at both St. Vincent de Paul (Mount Vernon) and St. Paul the Apostle (Westerville) Parishes. Being a devout Catholic influenced his world travels and pilgrimages to Fatima, Jerusalem and many other Holy Cities. Edward loved to share pictures and stories of his trips with family and friends and routinely traveled to his favorite U.S. destinations with visiting family from the Philippines. He enjoyed telling stories of the “old days” and looked forward to reunions of family and friends. An avid golfer and tech enthusiast, Edward also enjoyed playing in the golf league and volunteering to teach computer classes at the Westerville Senior Center.
Family was of the utmost importance to Edward. He was often described as the “glue of the family...end-to-end.” He instilled his love of family, a strong work ethic and the importance of education in his children Daphne and Tony. He was a proud and devoted Angkong (grandfather) to eight grandchildren and considered them his legacy. His extended family in the Philippines looked up to their “Uncle Eden” as a mentor and patron. The value he placed on education inspired him to sponsor several family members in their pursuits. Uncle Eden’s selfless generosity reached far and wide, and it was his hope that those he influenced would ultimately pay it forward.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents Vicente and Fulgencia (Romero) Yu; siblings, Nestor (Corazon) Yu, Concepcion ‘Conching’ (Antonio) Lua, Consolacion ‘Anita’ Lim and Maria Editha ‘Edith’ (Pedro) Rodriguez; and brother-in-law Robert Villareal, Sr.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Imelda (Lanzanas); children: Daphne (Steven) Suh of Westerville, Ohio, and Edward Anthony (Bernadette) Yu of Wadsworth, Ohio; grandchildren: Gregory, David and Stephanie Suh, and Bethany, Brandon, Mackenzie, Jordan and Paige Yu; siblings: Encarnacion ‘Emma’ (Quentin) Calagos, Clarita Villareal, Mauricia ‘Alice’ (Pablo) Tan, Carmen (Ken) Whitney, Generoso ‘Henry’ Yu, Arsenio ‘Ruben’ Yu and Joseph (Mary Ann) Yu; brother-in-law Lian Hua ‘Jimmy’ Lim; and numerous cousins, nephews, nieces and godchildren.
A private family visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 4, at Schoedinger Worthington Chapel. A public Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Sept. 5, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 313 North State St., Westerville, OH 43082. Guests are respectfully asked to wear masks to all events and maintain social distancing. Attendance will be monitored to ensure safety for everyone present.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (stpaulcatholicchurch.org) or the Alzheimer’s Association – Central Ohio Chapter (www.alz.org/centralohio).
Charles H. Simcox
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NEWARK – A funeral service celebrating the life of Charles H. Simcox, age 80, of Newark, will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, at The Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Inurnment with military honors will take place at Newark Memorial Gardens at a late date.
Charles passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Newark Care and Rehabilitation. He was born June 9, 1940 in Logan, Ohio to the late Harry J. and Thelma L. (Davis) Simcox.
Charles was very active and enjoyed camping, square dancing, and riding motorcycles. He frequently rode his bicycle and played basketball with his grandchildren, who affectionately called him “Gramps”. Charles was one to spoil his grandchildren with treats, candy and even a few dollars here and there. He proudly represented his country by serving in the United States Navy.
He was an avid fan of college and professional basketball and met with his close friends daily at the McDonald’s in Mount Vernon on Route 13.
He is survived by his daughter, Mari A. (Gary) Church of Newark; two brothers, Robert (Marti) Simcox and Marvin Simcox; six grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James B. “Jimmy” Simcox (1996); and a sister and brother-in-law, Marvin and Phyllis (Simcox) Sweazy.
Family and friends may call one hour prior to the service on Tuesday, September 8, (3-4 p.m.) at The Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral & Cremation Service, 59 N. Fifth Street, Newark.
Memorial contributions may be made in Charles’ name to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205.
The Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta Stickle is assisting the family with arrangements.
Please visit www.hendersonvanatta.com to leave a message of condolence for the Simcox family.
Delphia M. Mechling
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MOUNT VERNON – Delphia Marie (Dee) Mechling AKA PollyEster God’s Caring Clown of Mount Vernon, Ohio took her last breath here on earth on September 2, 2020. She was born on June 22, 1946 at Mercy Hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio to the late Clinton and Margie (Hill) Mechling.
Delphia is survived by her brother, Gary (Ellen) Mechling of Mount Vernon; “adopted” daughter, Diana (Edith Ann); “adopted” mother, Julie; her faithful canine companion, Chewy; two feline friends, Moose and Spanky Marie.
PollyEster is a clown character that Dee created about 30 years ago while she was searching for something her friend Mike do to while interacting with other people. Mike picked Sleepy Dreams as his clown character. Delphia served adults with special needs through her business, Sleepy Cupcake. She taught her friends with Disabilities Christian clowning to go out and talk to others about God.
PollyEster was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ in Mount Gilead, Ohio. She attended Bible College, was the Mayor of Clown Town and served on many Mission trips. PollyEster was always up for an adventure. She would say Road Trip and everyone that wanted to would pile into the car and you never knew where you were going until you got there.
She was loved by many friends, but those that were the nearest to her heart were her VIP family. Cupcake, Pickles, Meatball, Kit-Kat, Pinky-D, and MattMan. Although we will miss her she is in a better place. Fly High PollyEster and we will see you on the other side.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 from 10-11 am with a service starting at 11:00 am at the Central Christian Church; 17833 Gambier Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050.
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