Obituaries

Shirley Hamrick passes away

It is with a heavy heart that we received the following from Shirley and Glen's son, Jeff that his dear mom and our friend Shirley Hamrick from Lookout Beagle Club passed away. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to her family and friends. You will forever be in our hearts and live on through the many cherished memories. We can still see you and Glen dancing and now you are together again. You are a true treasure that will be missed beyond measure.

Please continue to watch over us our dear guardian angel!

It's with great sadness that I announce that my loving mother has passed away. She loved her family and church very much and will be greatly missed. The viewing will be at Julian Peeples funeral home Friday 5 to 8. The funeral will be Saturday at 2.

Jim Halley passes

It is with a heavy heart that we received the news from Jim Halley’s youngest son, Chad that Jim passed away around 2:00 p.m. this afternoon, 12/20. They had taken him to the hospital last night and Chad and Patricia have been by his side since he came home from the hospital a couple of weeks ago. The service will be Friday, 12/23 and I have no details at this time.

Jim went to college, ran track, played football on a scholarship. After college, he coached football and track for 25 years and managed to get his Master’s Degree in Political Science. He also served in the Air Force before he started teaching. He is a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church.

Jim belonged to Apple Valley and Fauquier and also belonged to Albemarle when he first got started and got his first third and he was really hooked. His Dad would drive him to Old Dominion, Apple Valley, etc. Jim purchased his first beagle in 1952, which was of Yellow Creek Banjo breeding and that’s when it all started. He ran his dogs under the kennel name Halley’s beagles. His first Field Champion was Halley’s Sammy when he was 18 years old in 1958 then Halley’s Nick and then one of his favorites, Halley’s Highlander who produced many champions for him. Many years ago, how many of us heard about Halley’s Highlander and he always had something good to say about him and no one could beat him in Jim’s eyes. Back then he also had Potomac Chapel Jesse who was another producer. Jim studded Little Ease J.D., Close Call Chaplin and his latest Close Call Country Boy III with Travis Cain.

Jim was a force to reckon with whether it was at license trials, federations or sanction trials. He was a very tough competitor with his females. His first highlight was an Archie female he raised, Halley’s Glory Trail who produced 3 and bred her to Black Bandit and got a National Brace Champion, Valley Ridge Betty who produced 3 and had sold as a pup and bought back. He would tell you she was the best he ever raised. Another favorite was Halley’s Chrystal who won the Purina Award in the 15” Female class. He finished Halley’s Blue Bonnet three weeks after Chrystal. Jim has been field trialing for over 70 years, served as President of Fauquier for over 25 years. In 1998 he was elected to the Virginia Hall of Fame and in 2005, he was elected to the Breeders Hall of Fame. Halley’s Special was elected in the Hall of Fame in 2006 then Halley’s Sagebrush in 2011. Other Field Champions were Halley’s Charmer, Jessica, Sarah, Betty Ann, Tracey, Lisa, Stacey, and others. Jim always supported the federations, license trials, would judge trials and just support beagling in any way he could. He loved his derbies and futurities. Jim once stated when he first started in 1950, it was all about dogs winning; but things have changed and it is also about the friendships. I believe most of us have many cherished times with Jim, whether it was at a field trial, out to eat, talking in the field or in the club house, parties and banquets, and he will forever be in our hearts and forever live on through the many cherished memories.

Another highlight for Jim was that he loved to deer hunt on his property and had many pictures and posts proving it. He loved his home and property in Virginia, which was his personal paradise and his home of peace and serenity. Jim loved his beagles and was very dedicated and devoted to our sport on all levels and are proud of all the accomplishments. He was a past member of ABBA since it was implemented. He wrote articles on raising pups and on rabbit farming. He judged trials, a couple federations, and would support beagling in any way he could.

His smile and giggles would warm your heart and we all loved his stories. Jim thank you so much for your dedication and devotion to our sport. You are a true treasure that will be missed beyond measure! You were a loving, caring father and friend that leaves a big void and a hole in our hearts. Now you are an angel with wings, your pain and suffering has ended and you can run all the dogs you want and your smile and glow will continue to shine on us all! Rest in Peace our Dear Friend and Soar with the Eagles.

You Will Always Be Someone Missing with us all. Here are some highlights with Jim

Stan Peterson passes away, information from Lynette Coil

It is with a heavy heart that we received the news from Wayne Carlson and Karen Eurick that Stan Peterson passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at the age of 85 around 11:20 p.m.

Stan’s suffering ended Friday night and he is joining the love of his life, best friend, and late wife, Sue who left this earth a couple of years ago. His daughter, Susan Peterson Chipman (Steve) and son, Scott (Caroline) Peterson has been by their Dad’s side and our thoughts and prayers are with his family, grandchildren and friends. May God grant your family and friends all they need to get through this difficult time. My prayer for you today is for God to take care, bless and Protect you and your loved ones. We were blessed to have you in our sport and thank you for your years of hard work, dedication, devotion and even the stubbornness to being the instrumental member you have been all these years in beagling.

He was President of his home Club, Lake Erie for many years and he ran his beagles under the kennel name Time Beagles and had many field champions throughout the years. He served as the IBF President twice, was a member of Coraopolis, and was General Chairman of the National for over 20 years. He was the main cog in the wheel in working with AKC and making the National a License Trial; which has become the biggest trial brace beagling has and worked with Coraopolis being the permanent host of the National versus floating around the country year to year. Stan was instrumental in working with Purina as a sponsor and participating with the prizes at the National, the auction donations, feeding the trial and a couple of years ago passed the baton to Wayne Koelsch who is the current Chairman of the National. Stan judged many license trials through the years, beat brush, marshaled, participated at the federations and not only competed but supported the license trials in New York state, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Stan was very involved with the IBF, help coordinate the midwinter meetings in Ohio which eventually went to a yearly meeting that is held at Coraopolis at the International. He always worked closely with Coraopolis to have a successful trial and Purina still sponsors a steak fry on Saturday night of the National. He always served as a delegate and would help beagling in any way he could. Stan went into the Hall of Fame that Hounds and Hunting has supported for brace beagling in 1993, which was a very emotional and high honor. Stan was a true asset to our sport and has left a big void when his health started to fail. There aren’t a whole lot of people who are willing to step up to the plate and work as dedicatedly at Stan did.

We truly thank you for all you gave and sacrificed. We definitely need more people like this to carry on what is needed and required in our sport. You will forever be in our hearts and live on through the many cherished memories and stories throughout the years. Your suffering has ended and you can run all the dogs you want as the sun shines upon you and soar with the eagles. May you rest in peace as you join that big meeting in the sky and give everyone a hug for us.

I know your children and grandchildren would want you to know that…..

Chris Lehneis passes away, information from Lynette Coil

It is with a heavy heart that we received the news from Dale Pliscott and Doug Lesight that fellow beagler and good friend, Chris Lehneis passed away this afternoon, February 5, 2023 from his battle with cancer.

Chris was a very devoted and successful beagler and belonged to Maryland and Patapsco Ridge. He was a great competitor with his Timber Grove beagles and finished many, was a good breeder, and his latest service position was Field Trial Secretary of Maryland Beagle Club. Chris supported license and sanction trials, federations, was always a gentleman and had a wonderful smile. He came to the Mid Dixie last year with his good friends, Jerry Houck and Doug Lesight. When there were 7 federations, he supported them all till the cancer slowed things down for him. He has fought a long and courageous battle and beat it for quite awhile. He was thankful for the cards, phone calls, well wishes and prayers during his battle. He is a true treasure who will be missed beyond measure. He was a true sportsman and gentleman. When you met Chris, you didn't forget him and was a great friend to so many of us. Chris definitely left footprints not only in our hearts but the sport of beagling. There are many cherished memories and good times through the years. We truly thank you for your dedication, devotion and each and every way you supported the sport of beagling. Your wisdom, hard work, field champions, everything you shared will be greatly missed and a huge hole has been left that just can't be filled. You have accomplished many good things in life. You worked hard and always followed the path of honesty. You sleep well, our dear friend. The path you have laid down is one thing worth emulating. We will forever carry you in our hearts.

We send continued prayers and deepest sympathy to his lovely wife and best friend, Kathy, their children, grandchildren and friends. May God grant you all you need to get through this terrible loss. Hope you know you will never be alone and Chris will always be by your sides and you can talk to him any time. He will continue to watch over all of us, as he becomes our angel above.

Obituary

Ardith J. Rebel, age 87, formerly of Valencia, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 22, 2023 at Concordia of Cranberry.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 27, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Ruth E. Hangge Klink.

Ardith had been a secretary for People's Gas for many years.

She had belonged to the Bakerstown, Breakneck & Central Beagle Clubs.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Rebel, who she married on September 26, 1957 and who died on March 15, 1995 and by her brother, Allen Klink.

Surviving are a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends and neighbors.

Friends will be received at the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, Inc. 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA on Saturday, MARCH 11, 2023 from 2-4 PM. A service will follow at 4:00 PM. Burial will be in Pinewood Memorial Park, Cranberry Twp., PA. Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 116 Browns Hill Rd. Valencia, PA 16059. Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.

Gene Clark passes away

It is with a heavy heart that we received the news from Lisa Belcher that Virgil E. “Gene” Clark passed away at the age of 83 today, 3/1/23. He had a fall and hit his head on the cement step and bleeding couldn't be stopped. God did not want him to suffer so he put his arms around him and brought him home so there would be no pain or suffering. Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with his lovely wife, best friend and soul mate, Jan Clark for the recent loss of her mother and now her beloved husband, best friend and just the love of her life, Gene. Our hearts and prayers go out to their children, families and friends for their terrible loss. Sometimes Prayer is the only Gift

We can give to the people we love.

My prayer for you today is for

God to take care, bless and

Protect you and your loved ones

Gene and Jan belong to Portage County and Buckeye. They ran their dogs under the kennel name Fletcher Hill. They moved to Ohio from California many years ago and supported the trials in Ohio, Pennsylvania and did all they could to keep Portage County going for brace beagling after they lost their senior members, Derths, Erlenbacks, Yochman, George Gealy, Kathy Blinsinger, etc. You have to admire those that step up to the plate when no one is left to keep their beagle club alive. Gene and Jan always went to Marietta dedicatedly, supported the Heartland, Lorain County, Chief Tarhe and many others. You couldn’t ask for nicer people and they would help anyone who needed it. Their home was not far from Portage and was the old Gealy property which they bought in 2006. Gene and Jan were a very loving, happy and devoted couple.

We know if Gene could, he would tell the love of his life Jan…

I Am Always There - You're Never Alone

When you're feeling down and blue,

And life is being cruel to you,

Just remember you're not on your own.

I'm always there; you're never alone.

You might not be able to see my face,

As hard as you look around the place,

But close your eyes and think of me,

And before you know it, there will be me.

Keep me in the midst of your mind,

And life will seem easier, I think you'll find,

So when life gets too dark to bear,

Just close your eyes and I will be there.

Gene, you will forever be in our hearts and live on through the many cherished memories. We thank you for your dedication, devotion and all the work you put into our sport and beagle clubs. Please give everyone a hug up there for us, as we love and miss every one of you and are eternally grateful for all you gave to the sport. Rest in Peace our Dear Friend and please continue to watch over all of us.

If Jan could, she would tell you…

I cried when you passed away.

I still cry today.

Although I loved you dearly,

I couldn't make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating.

Hard working hands at rest.

God broke my heart to prove

to me he only takes the best.

from Lynette

Robert Charles “Red” Kallmeyer, 87 years old, passed on to eternal life on April 11, 2023. Born January 31, 1936 to

Charles B. and Josephine (Harrison) Kallmeyer.

Bob grew up in Bellevue, graduated from Newport Catholic High School, served in the U.S. Army, and worked at Cincinnati Gas and

Electric Company for 35 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Rita Callahan, and Lois Volpe. Bob is survived by brother, Charles B. (Mary Ann) of Mainville, Ohio,

and sister, Nancy (Joe) Legner of Cold Spring, Ky. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews.

Bob bred and trained champions under his devoted work to Tim Tam Kennel beagles. Well known throughout KY, OH, IN, MI, TN, GA, and PA, he won abundant trophies and awards.

His favorite beagle was Taltz who won the National. Family members have fond memories of holding Bob’s baby beagles.

Memorial Mass will be at Mother of God Church, 119 W. 6th Street, Covington, KY 41011 on Saturday, May 27, at 12:00PM.

After mass Bob’s family hopes friends and relatives will join them in the undercroft for lunch and sharing memories.

Memorial donations are suggested to St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 South Loop Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017, or Mother of God Memorial Fund

Condolences, memories, and other pictures can be shared and viewed at alexandriafh.com.

Jerry Bowels passes away.

It is with a heavy heart that we received the news that Jerry Bowles passed away last night, September 2nd, 2023, from his son. We will update with arrangements when available. Jerry loved and cherished his family and friends.

Jerry ran his dogs under the kennel name Otter River and he was a force to reckon with when he came to a field trial and was very successful. Otter River Cave Man was one of his favorites and his pride and joy. He and Jim Halley would banter back and forth on who would win -- Cave Man or Highlander. A couple more favorites were Otter River Jaimie, My Girl, Kizzie and he had Molasses, Cave Boy and Cave Girl. Cave Man produced many field champions, and they would stay!

Jerry belonged to Central Virginia till it went gundog and belonged to Apple Valley. He donated kennels to Mountain State and supported them, the Federations, National, License and Sanction trials, Derby Classics throughout the North and South until his health didn't allow him to participate. There are many cherished memories at the Southern, Midwestern, Mid Dixie, Heartland, Eastern, International and Northeastern. He won classes, had many Stories and many of us remember him singing the "Boogie" song strumming his guitar; and he could hold court with the best of them.

Jerry was a Korean War Veteran and was a Medic. He actively supported the veterans anyway he could, which was very near and dear to his heart. To know Jerry was to love him!

Jerry poured his heart and soul into Beagling for as long as his health allowed. His dedication, devotion, hard work, support and friendship through the years were greatly appreciated. He will forever be in our hearts and live on through the many cherished memories.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife/love of his life, Geraldine, children, grandchildren which all meant the world to him, the rest of his family and friends.

Rest In Peace our Dear Friend and we know you're watching over all of us. Continue singing your song and you are a true treasure that will be missed beyond measure! Continue singing your song and you are a true treasure that will be missed beyond measure! We again thank you for your impact on our sport and know you would tell us to remember the good times and laughs...

Benny Joe Grigsby passes away.

Benny Joe Grigsby

July 21, 1933 - September 16, 2023

Benny Joe Grigsby, 90, of Cleveland, AL., passed away on September 16, 2023. He was a member of the Cleveland Church of Christ and a Veteran of the United States Army. He retired from PEMCO in 1998. He was also a member of the American Kennel Club. Benny Joe was inducted into the hall of fame in 2011 from his peers for his dedication and service for the year 2010.

He is preceded in death by parents Harvey Grigsby and Grace Walker; daughter Terry Hufnagle. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Phyllis Hazelrig Grigsby; daughters Kay Gargus (Greg), Susan Kent, and Vicki Conaway; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one great great grandchild.

The family will receive friends on Monday, September 18, 2023 at Lemley Funeral Home from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Lemley Funeral Home beginning at 11:00 AM with Stanley Ryan presiding. Burial to follow in Blount Memory Cemetery. Asked to serve as pallbearers are Jason Grigsby, Nathan Self, Austin Grigsby, Justin Gargus, Aiden Shirley, and Koty Kent. Lemley Funeral Home is honored to serve this family.

Art Slike passes away.

It is with a heavy heart that we received the news from Alfie and Larry Williams and Mike Luchetta that Art Slike passed away on September 21, 2023, at the age of 83. Art is the son of Robert F Slike who was editor of Hounds and Hunting and then it went to his sons, Robert Jr. (Editor) and Art; before it was sold to Tom DePriest a few years ago. The current owners are now John and Chris Porter in Mississippi.

There have been many changes throughout the years; but I don't think any of us have forgotten about the Beagling Bible as it was known when Robert was the Editor and then the baton was passed onto Art Slike. Robert and his son, Art would attend and cover all the Federations, license trials and have been very instrumental in covering all areas in the Beagling world through the years. Their home club was McKean County near Bradford, PA. Art went into the Brace Beagling Hall of Fame in 2000. We thank them for their dedication, support as they were very instrumental through the years in all facets of Beagling.

We thank Art's son Chris for calling Alfie Williams, Kim Schrotenboer, Mike Luchetta, etc, to let us know. There are many cherished memories of hunting trips, shopping, Field Trials, stories, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family for everything they need to get through this difficult time.

Arthur Slike Obituary

Arthur E. Slike, 83, of West Washington Street, Bradford, passed away Thursday (Sept. 21, 2023) at The Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

The National Purina Committee--Kim Schrotenboer, Stan Peterson, John Kiser, Russ Arend, Mel Stewart and Art Slike

Arthur Slike Obituary

Arthur E. "Art" Slike Sr. passed away Thursday (Sept. 21, 2023) at the Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born on June 4, 1940, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Robert F. and Katherine B. Graybill Slike Sr.
Art graduated from the Bradford High School, Class of 1958. After high school, he attended JCC for accounting. He was drafted into the United States Army National Guard in 1962 and served honorably until his discharge in 1968. In 1966, he started working for Hounds and Hunting Publishing Company. He later became co-owner with his brother, Robert F. Slike Jr., in 1976 and continued to be secretary/treasurer and traveling correspondent until 2011, when he retired.
Art was a member of various clubs and organizations throughout his life, including the McKean County Beagle Club from 1946 to 2011, the Kiwanis Club, the Custer City Men's Club and was a life member of the Bradford Gun Club.
Art was presented with the Purina Lifetime Achievement Award and was an inductee into the Brace Beagling Hall of Fame. He met two United States Presidents, several state governors, and many celebrities. He was a lifelong outdoors man who enjoyed the pursuit of fowl and large game. He visited several of the 50 states and three Provinces of Canada.
On July 25, 1970, he married Linda S. Phetterplace Slike, who survives. They were able to celebrate 53 years of marriage this year. Together they have four children: Arthur (Amanda) Slike, Jr. of Franklin, Ind., Natalie (Adrian) Mawn of Bradford, Kimberlie (Joel) Johnson of Leesburg, Ga., and Christopher (Barb) Slike of Lewis Run.
Along with his wife and children, he leaves behind three granddaughters: Madison Mawn, Maiya Johnson and Jillian Slike; two stepgranddaughters: Ashley Torrey and April Torrey; one stepgreat-grandson, one brother Robert F. (Frances) Slike Jr. of Bradford, two sisters-in-laws: Debra Phetterplace and Madeline Phetterplace; and several nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his older brother Joseph G. (Marlene) Slike.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be private and held for the family, with the Rev. Jim Gutting, of St. Bernard Church as celebrant.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Bradford Regional Medical Center, Radiology Department, McKean County SPCA, or the charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

Published by The Bradford Era from Sep. 23 to Sep. 30, 2023.

Glenn Bell passes away.

It is with a heavy heart that we received the news from Dave Kerr that Glenn Bell from Tri County and Allegany Beagle Clubs passed away on September 17, 2023, at the age of 92. Glenn ran his Beagles under the kennel name Bell Vue and finished many field champions. He was a force to reckon with and you couldn't ask for a more devoted man who had a very precious smile.

We thank him for his service to this country, his dedication, support and all he contributed to brace Beagling until his health stopped him from participating. We've missed you and will continue to hold you in our hearts as you live on through the many precious memories. Our thoughts and Prayers are with your family and friends, and may God grant them all they need to get through this very difficult time.

May 28, 1931-September 17, 2023

Glenn Haven Bell, 92, of High Street, Lonaconing, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Peace Healthcare, Frostburg. Born on May 28, 1931, in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late Thomas and Margaret Bell.

Mr. Bell was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen (Bell) Yob; a granddaughter, Amanda; and his sisters and brothers. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Glenn was a graduate of Central High School and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Westvaco after many years of service. In his spare time, Glenn was an avid bowler and beagler. He raised numerous field champions.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Audrey Bell, they would have been wed for 67 years on the 22nd of September; his children, Rodney Bell and wife, Anita, of LaVale and Janet Hall and husband, Harold, of Warfordsburg, Pa.; son-in-law, Craig Yob, of Baltimore; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Phillip (Jessica), Derek (Kirsten), Seth and Josh; five great-grandchildren, Angela, Savannah, Natalie, Crosby and Maxwell; and several nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lonaconing.

Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home, P.A., Lonaconing, is handling the arrangements.

with great sadness we announce

It is with a heavy heart that we received the news that Wayne Koelsch's wife, Kathi lost her battle. Our thoughts and prayers are with Wayne, their family and friends. God is holding all of you as Kathi joins the angels and may he grant you everything you need to get through this very difficult time. She will forever be in your hearts and live on through the many precious memories and will always be by your sides and watching over you.

Kathleen M. Koelsch

McKeesport, Pennsylvania

November 26, 1950 - September 24, 2023

Obituary

Kathleen"Kathi" M. Koelsch, age 72, of North Huntingdon, died September 24, 2023 at West Penn Hospital. Born November 26, 1950, in West Mifflin, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Thelma (Hauck) Roche and the wife of Wayne R. Koelsch.

Kathi retired from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit as a special education teacher and Gateway School District as the assistant special education coordinator after 35 years. After retirement, she worked as a student teaching advisor at the University of Pittsburgh for four years. Kathi received her bachelor's degree from Clarion University and her master's degree from Duquesne University. She was an active member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Irwin and the Christian Mothers. Kathi volunteered at and donated to the McKeesport Agape Center, whose mission is to help people in need. Over the past few years, she had become interested in the benefits of essential oils and was a consultant for dōTERRA essential oil products.

In addition to her husband Wayne, she is survived by her children, Kristin (Dan Coghlan) Koelsch of Fairfax, VA, Joseph (Jill) Koelsch of Zelienople, and Erica (Paul) Rodgers of Ross Twp; grandchildren, Audrey, Juliana and Natalia; siblings, James (Linda) Roche of South Park, Debbie (Jeffrey) O'Connor of Murrysville and Francine (Nick) Piscione of Belle Vernon; and many nieces and nephews.

Kathi was preceded in death by her siblings, Robert (Charlotte) Roche and Noreen Roche.

Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Monday, October 2, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Irwin. Burial and committal prayers will follow in New St. Joseph Cemetery in North Versailles.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the HLH Heroes Foundation, www.HLH-Heroes.org or the McKeesport Agape Center, www.mckeesportagapecenter.org

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

Supervisor, Chris Odasso

Jim Foster passes away

James Charles Foster

December 14, 1946 ~ November 9, 2023

76 Years Old

Obituary

James Charles Foster, 76, of Sherrett, Pa. died on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born Dec. 14, 1946, in Sherrett, the son of the late Kenneth Foster and Mildred Brink, and was a lifelong resident of the community. Jim retired from Eljer after 41 years, working as a mold maker. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army as Sgt. 1st Infantry Division 16th Mechanized. He belonged to the Protestant Adrian Assembly of God, preached by his wife. He was a lifetime member of Hilltop Beagle Club where he had many field champions. Jim also belonged to Post 325 American Legion, was President of Local 155 for many years, and Indiana Glass Club. He enjoyed gardening and spending quality time with his kids and grandkids.

He leaves behind to forever cherish his memory, his wife, Linda Sue, of Sherrett; daughters, Janette Pennington, of Kittanning and Annette Dranzik (Brian), of Chicora; son, James S. Foster (Rachelle), of Cowansville; grandchildren: Patrick, Tomirlea, Madison and Tyler; and great-grandchildren: Jackson, Ellie Mai, River, Bellany and Charlie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Foster; and granddaughter, Megan.

Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, at the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home, 832 E. Brady Road, Cowansville, Pa. Additional viewing will be held in the funeral home on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, from 11 a.m. to noon, with funeral service to immediately follow at noon with his wife, Pastor Sue Foster, officiating. Burial will be in Sherrett Cemetery. Pa

Obituary Joseph Gomer "Joe" Davis Jr. September 28, 1931, ~ January 8, 2024, 92 years

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Joseph Gomer Davis, Jr. passed away on January 8, 2024, at Hospice Haven in Rockingham, NC.

Joe was born in Spindale, NC on September 28, 1931, the son of Joseph Gomer Davis and Sara Ellerbe Davis. He graduated from Rutherfordton - Spindale Central High School in 1948. Joe then attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for his undergraduate education and law school. After graduation in 1955, Joe attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy. He served his country for several years and attained the rank of Lieutenant before being honorably discharged. Following his stint in the Navy, Joe opened his law practice in Rockingham, where he provided excellent legal services for more than 50 years. It was in Rockingham where Joe met the love of his life, Betty Bowles Davis to whom he was married for 61 years.

Joe was passionate about his church and his community. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Rockingham, and served as a deacon, a Sunday school teacher, a choir member and in many other capacities. He was a member of the Rockingham Rotary Club, and was named a “Paul Harris Fellow”, and Rotarian of the year in 2012 - 2013. Joe was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time working his beagles and bird dogs. He especially enjoyed his time as a member of the Sandhills Rod and Gun Club. Joe also had a love of music and was blessed with a soaring tenor voice. Over the years he shared his talents in countless church services, musical productions, weddings and funerals.

Of all his accomplishments, Joe’s greatest source of pride was his family. He was a faithful husband to his wife, and a loving father to his children. His favorite role, however, was as “Granddaddy”. Joe absolutely adored his grandsons, and relished spending time with each one of them.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his siblings, Rev. Dr. Richard T. Davis, Beth Davis Carpenter and Sara Davis Helms. He is survived by his wife, Betty Bowles Davis; children, Joseph Gomer Davis, III (wife Michelle) of Rockingham, NC and Jennifer Davis Richardson of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Drew Davis, Jed Davis, Ben Richardson and Alex Richardson; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Contributions would be encouraged to the First Baptist Church of Rockingham, NC, Richmond County Hospice or the charity of your choice.

Visitation will be at First Baptist Church of Rockingham, NC from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM on Saturday, January 13, 2023, with service at 2:00 PM

Online condolences may be made at www.watson-kingfuneralhome.comWatson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the Davis family.

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