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Monday, March 27, 2017Wisconsin-Stout. He later received his Master’s Degree from Bethel. On May 24, 1997 he was united in Marriage to Brooke Davis. They made their home in St. Croix Falls and Scott took a job teaching in Somerset. He later took a job with the Amery School District and made their home in Amery where they are raising 5 children. Scott was the Amery High School Wrestling Coach for many years. Wrestling was his passion. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, building furniture and watching movies.Scott is survived by his loving wife, Brooke; 4 sons, Hunter, Kole, Griffin and Zander; a daughter, Abby; 2 brothers, Brad (Becky) Marko and Aaron (Malory) Marko; a sister, Amy (Eric) Hering; his parents, Robert (Jan) Marko; grandparents, Jack (Maxine) Timm, Ginny (Lyndon) Schoulgh and Gerry (Carol) Marko; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Pam (Keith) Davis; 2 sister-in-laws, Breanna (Charlie) Swanson and Britnie (Jeremy) Siedow and a life- long friend, Dan Clark. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 PM on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Amery High School Gymnasium and for 2 hours prior to the service on Thursday at the Church. Funeral Services will be held at 6 PM on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Alliance Church of the Valley in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. A private Family Internment will be held at a later date.Arrangements have been entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001. ...
Monday, March 27, 2017Catherine A. Taylor, 67, of Somers and formerly of Mansfield Center, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017. She was born in Schenectady, NY, daughter of the late Walter E., Jr. and Catherine (Duke) Mainwaring. Catherine was the owner/operator of “Kitty’s Kids” day care in Mansfield Center for several years. She loved horses, art, and spending time with her dog, Andy. Catherine is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, James Taylor; two daughters, Rachel Taylor-Fromerth and Marjorie Taylor, all of Somers; granddaughter, Danica Fromerth; two siblings, Daniel Mainwaring of Alabama and Mimi Cottrell and her husband Bill of Georgia; her aunt, Jackie Knowles; and many dear cousins. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 4 P.M. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 383 Hazard Ave., Enfield, CT 06082. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Catherine’s memory to ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929. Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., Stafford Springs, has care of the arrangements. Fo...
Monday, March 13, 2017Joseph worked as a psychotherapist for the University of Minnesota Medical Center of Fairview, Minn. He also worked for the Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin. He co-founded Grace Place shelter in Somerset, Wis., for homeless people. Joseph and Rosemary lived in Somerset from 1990 to 2010. Joseph and Rosemary moved to Rochester in 2010, where they remained until he passed.Joseph will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Rosemary; his stepchildren, Shawn (Kim) Thomas and their children, Austin and Delany. He is further survived by his siblings Louise, Conrad, Judy and Paula.He was preceded in death by his parent; and siblings, Earl Jr., Rosemarie, Guy Paul and Linda. Get breaking news sent instantly to your inbox .whatcounts-form-container.well { padding-bottom: 5px; } .whatcounts-form-container .left-col, .whatcounts-form-container .right-col{ float: left; width: 100%; max-width: 345px; } .whatcounts-form-container .left-col{ margin-right: 20px; } .whatcounts-form-container .whatcounts-min .left-col{ max-width: none; margin: 0; } .whatcounts-form-container .disclaimer { font-size: 13px; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom:10px; clear:both; } .whatcounts-form-container .input-group-addon.wc-addon-captcha{ padding: 4px 10px; border-left: 0; } A celebration of Joseph’s life took place Monday March 13, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church of Waterford, Wis. Visitation was from 9 to 10:45 a.m. followed immediately by and 11 a.m. Memorial Mass. Joseph will be laid to rest at a later date at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Union Grove, Wis.In lieu of flowers, Joseph requests donations be made to The Family Center Inc., in the Wisconsin Rapids and Grace Place in Somerset.Services Entrusted to: Integrity Funeral Services, 29134 Evergreen Drive, Waterford, Wis., 53185. 262-514-4600...
Monday, March 06, 2017Sunday protest included: Dr. Margaret Flowers, Rev. Segun Adebayo, the interim pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church, Julian Haffner, an attorney representing the Montgomery County NAACP, Somerset Mayor Jeffrey Slavin, the Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd of River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation and Luci Murphy, who led the protesters in song and chants.For more information about the River Road African Cemetery Project, email Coleman-Adebayo at nofearcoalition@aol.com.Info passed out at today’s protest at Macedonia Baptist Church about historic burial grounds in Bethesda. @mymcmediapic.twitter.com/3VK7JOFszw— Sonya Burke (@SonyaNBurke) February 12, 2017One of the chants about “people power” at today’s demonstration about an old burial ground near a Bethesda church. @mymcmediapic.twitter.com/L2TpKBdoTk— Sonya Burke (@SonyaNBurke) February 12, 2017Demonstrators sing while gathering at Macedonia Baptist for protest about development they say threatens an old burial ground in Bethesda. pic.twitter.com/5p523tNGjX— Sonya Burke (@SonyaNBurke) February 12, 2017PREVIOUS POSTSEquity One to Contract Ground Radar Studies for Cemetery Sitea href="http://www.mymcmedia.org/berliner-asks-planning-board-to-ensure...
Monday, February 20, 2017Delaware in the first nine months of 2015 and 2016.Between January and September 2016, the death toll of heroin in Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset spiked by 73 percent over the same nine-month period in 2015. Fentanyl overdoses saw a 700 percent increase during the same time frame.READ MORE: Maryland's opioid crisis reaches an all-time highThe numbers have yet to be released for the last quarter of 2016 in either state, but when they are, Sarah Wood's Dec. 18, 2016, death will be counted among them.Buy PhotoMargret Wood holds a photo of her daughter, Sarah, 19, who died late last year from a heroin overdose. (Photo: Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler)'I'm no hero, I'm just honest' On the evening of Dec. 17, a relative found some wax paper — commonly used to package heroin — inside Sarah’s room. The 19-year-old woman said it must’ve been from cleaning out the room of a relative who had a known heroin problem. No one had suspected Sarah had a problem herself, according to Margret Wood."She was a very smart girl, so she knew how to hide it well," Wood said. "So...
Sunday, February 12, 2017Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Dianne MaddoxLillian Dianne Ferren Maddox, of Calhoun, passed away at Gordon Hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2017.She was born in Pulaski County, Somerset, Ky. on March 2, 1936.She married her beloved husband, David Maddox, Sr. on Jan. 31, 1955 and they were married for 60 years before his passing in 2015.Dianne loved her community and was a member of the Sequoyah Garden Club and the Calhoun Elkettes, where she held every board and committee position including president. She, along with her husband, was a huge advocate and supporter of Aidmore Children’s Center in Conyers, which is supported by many Georgia Elks Lodges. She and David were involved with the Calhoun High Marching Band Boosters Club, where they served as co-presidents in the early 70’s. She was a member of the Calhoun First Baptist Church.Mawmaw, as she was affectionately called by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was a devoted wife, grandmother and great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She displayed the perfect example of the role “Mother-in-law.” She was loved and respected by the community and will be remembered for her generosity and compassion for others, her cooking (many dishes of which were often requested by friends, family and her community for special gatherings) and her complete selfless devotion to her family.She loved animals and gardening, bird watching with her husband and visiting with her dear friends, especially Jean Barton.She was preceded in death by her parents Paul Street Ferren and Lillian Hunt Ferren, her brother, John Elliot Ferren and her husband, David Newton Maddox, Sr.Dianne is survived by her three children, daughter Vivian Maddox Richmeier, son David Newton Maddox, Jr (Sandy), son Jonathan Brevard Maddox (Julie); grandchildren, Deidre McGinnis Hankinson (Ben), Lauren Richmeier Dowdy, Molly Maddox Burrows (Sean), Sarah Dianne Maddox, Jon Ross Maddox, Sierra Ruth Maddox and Floe Jewel Maddox; great-grandchildren, John Crimmins Hankinson III, Maddox Berry Hankinson, Whitner Mayson Hankinson, John Blake Dowdy and Hayden Anne Burrows.A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, Jan. 15 at the First Baptist Church, Calhoun, with Dr. John Barber and Rev. David Maddow, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 – 3:45 p.m. in the sanctuary and the service will begin at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary.Drop by visitation was held Thursday, and will be held again on Friday, Jan. 13, at the home of David and ...
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Monday, March 27, 2017Wisconsin-Stout. He later received his Master’s Degree from Bethel. On May 24, 1997 he was united in Marriage to Brooke Davis. They made their home in St. Croix Falls and Scott took a job teaching in Somerset. He later took a job with the Amery School District and made their home in Amery where they are raising 5 children. Scott was the Amery High School Wrestling Coach for many years. Wrestling was his passion. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, building furniture and watching movies.Scott is survived by his loving wife, Brooke; 4 sons, Hunter, Kole, Griffin and Zander; a daughter, Abby; 2 brothers, Brad (Becky) Marko and Aaron (Malory) Marko; a sister, Amy (Eric) Hering; his parents, Robert (Jan) Marko; grandparents, Jack (Maxine) Timm, Ginny (Lyndon) Schoulgh and Gerry (Carol) Marko; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Pam (Keith) Davis; 2 sister-in-laws, Breanna (Charlie) Swanson and Britnie (Jeremy) Siedow and a life- long friend, Dan Clark. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 PM on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Amery High School Gymnasium and for 2 hours prior to the service on Thursday at the Church. Funeral Services will be held at 6 PM on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Alliance Church of the Valley in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. A private Family Internment will be held at a later date.Arrangements have been entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001. ...
Monday, March 27, 2017Catherine A. Taylor, 67, of Somers and formerly of Mansfield Center, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017. She was born in Schenectady, NY, daughter of the late Walter E., Jr. and Catherine (Duke) Mainwaring. Catherine was the owner/operator of “Kitty’s Kids” day care in Mansfield Center for several years. She loved horses, art, and spending time with her dog, Andy. Catherine is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, James Taylor; two daughters, Rachel Taylor-Fromerth and Marjorie Taylor, all of Somers; granddaughter, Danica Fromerth; two siblings, Daniel Mainwaring of Alabama and Mimi Cottrell and her husband Bill of Georgia; her aunt, Jackie Knowles; and many dear cousins. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 4 P.M. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 383 Hazard Ave., Enfield, CT 06082. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Catherine’s memory to ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929. Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., Stafford Springs, has care of the arrangements. Fo...
Monday, March 13, 2017Joseph worked as a psychotherapist for the University of Minnesota Medical Center of Fairview, Minn. He also worked for the Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin. He co-founded Grace Place shelter in Somerset, Wis., for homeless people. Joseph and Rosemary lived in Somerset from 1990 to 2010. Joseph and Rosemary moved to Rochester in 2010, where they remained until he passed.Joseph will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Rosemary; his stepchildren, Shawn (Kim) Thomas and their children, Austin and Delany. He is further survived by his siblings Louise, Conrad, Judy and Paula.He was preceded in death by his parent; and siblings, Earl Jr., Rosemarie, Guy Paul and Linda. Get breaking news sent instantly to your inbox .whatcounts-form-container.well { padding-bottom: 5px; } .whatcounts-form-container .left-col, .whatcounts-form-container .right-col{ float: left; width: 100%; max-width: 345px; } .whatcounts-form-container .left-col{ margin-right: 20px; } .whatcounts-form-container .whatcounts-min .left-col{ max-width: none; margin: 0; } .whatcounts-form-container .disclaimer { font-size: 13px; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom:10px; clear:both; } .whatcounts-form-container .input-group-addon.wc-addon-captcha{ padding: 4px 10px; border-left: 0; } A celebration of Joseph’s life took place Monday March 13, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church of Waterford, Wis. Visitation was from 9 to 10:45 a.m. followed immediately by and 11 a.m. Memorial Mass. Joseph will be laid to rest at a later date at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Union Grove, Wis.In lieu of flowers, Joseph requests donations be made to The Family Center Inc., in the Wisconsin Rapids and Grace Place in Somerset.Services Entrusted to: Integrity Funeral Services, 29134 Evergreen Drive, Waterford, Wis., 53185. 262-514-4600...
Monday, March 06, 2017Sunday protest included: Dr. Margaret Flowers, Rev. Segun Adebayo, the interim pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church, Julian Haffner, an attorney representing the Montgomery County NAACP, Somerset Mayor Jeffrey Slavin, the Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd of River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation and Luci Murphy, who led the protesters in song and chants.For more information about the River Road African Cemetery Project, email Coleman-Adebayo at nofearcoalition@aol.com.Info passed out at today’s protest at Macedonia Baptist Church about historic burial grounds in Bethesda. @mymcmediapic.twitter.com/3VK7JOFszw— Sonya Burke (@SonyaNBurke) February 12, 2017One of the chants about “people power” at today’s demonstration about an old burial ground near a Bethesda church. @mymcmediapic.twitter.com/L2TpKBdoTk— Sonya Burke (@SonyaNBurke) February 12, 2017Demonstrators sing while gathering at Macedonia Baptist for protest about development they say threatens an old burial ground in Bethesda. pic.twitter.com/5p523tNGjX— Sonya Burke (@SonyaNBurke) February 12, 2017PREVIOUS POSTSEquity One to Contract Ground Radar Studies for Cemetery Sitea href="http://www.mymcmedia.org/berliner-asks-planning-board-to-ensure...
Monday, February 20, 2017Delaware in the first nine months of 2015 and 2016.Between January and September 2016, the death toll of heroin in Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset spiked by 73 percent over the same nine-month period in 2015. Fentanyl overdoses saw a 700 percent increase during the same time frame.READ MORE: Maryland's opioid crisis reaches an all-time highThe numbers have yet to be released for the last quarter of 2016 in either state, but when they are, Sarah Wood's Dec. 18, 2016, death will be counted among them.Buy PhotoMargret Wood holds a photo of her daughter, Sarah, 19, who died late last year from a heroin overdose. (Photo: Staff photo by Ralph Musthaler)'I'm no hero, I'm just honest' On the evening of Dec. 17, a relative found some wax paper — commonly used to package heroin — inside Sarah’s room. The 19-year-old woman said it must’ve been from cleaning out the room of a relative who had a known heroin problem. No one had suspected Sarah had a problem herself, according to Margret Wood."She was a very smart girl, so she knew how to hide it well," Wood said. "So...
Sunday, February 12, 2017Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Dianne MaddoxLillian Dianne Ferren Maddox, of Calhoun, passed away at Gordon Hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2017.She was born in Pulaski County, Somerset, Ky. on March 2, 1936.She married her beloved husband, David Maddox, Sr. on Jan. 31, 1955 and they were married for 60 years before his passing in 2015.Dianne loved her community and was a member of the Sequoyah Garden Club and the Calhoun Elkettes, where she held every board and committee position including president. She, along with her husband, was a huge advocate and supporter of Aidmore Children’s Center in Conyers, which is supported by many Georgia Elks Lodges. She and David were involved with the Calhoun High Marching Band Boosters Club, where they served as co-presidents in the early 70’s. She was a member of the Calhoun First Baptist Church.Mawmaw, as she was affectionately called by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was a devoted wife, grandmother and great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She displayed the perfect example of the role “Mother-in-law.” She was loved and respected by the community and will be remembered for her generosity and compassion for others, her cooking (many dishes of which were often requested by friends, family and her community for special gatherings) and her complete selfless devotion to her family.She loved animals and gardening, bird watching with her husband and visiting with her dear friends, especially Jean Barton.She was preceded in death by her parents Paul Street Ferren and Lillian Hunt Ferren, her brother, John Elliot Ferren and her husband, David Newton Maddox, Sr.Dianne is survived by her three children, daughter Vivian Maddox Richmeier, son David Newton Maddox, Jr (Sandy), son Jonathan Brevard Maddox (Julie); grandchildren, Deidre McGinnis Hankinson (Ben), Lauren Richmeier Dowdy, Molly Maddox Burrows (Sean), Sarah Dianne Maddox, Jon Ross Maddox, Sierra Ruth Maddox and Floe Jewel Maddox; great-grandchildren, John Crimmins Hankinson III, Maddox Berry Hankinson, Whitner Mayson Hankinson, John Blake Dowdy and Hayden Anne Burrows.A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, Jan. 15 at the First Baptist Church, Calhoun, with Dr. John Barber and Rev. David Maddow, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 – 3:45 p.m. in the sanctuary and the service will begin at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary.Drop by visitation was held Thursday, and will be held again on Friday, Jan. 13, at the home of David and ...
