Monroe County Beacon

Ila M. Fadden, 88, of Granger passed away at home on Monday, June 6, 2022. Ila was born to the late Clarence G. and Virgil M. (Durigg) Book. She graduated from Beallsville High School and The Christ Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati, OH. Ila married Edward J. Fadden on July 2, 1955. They were happily married for 57 1/2 years. Ila is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Edward Jeffrey Fadden III; and her husband, Edward J. Fadden. She is survived by her children, Valli R. (Steven/deceased) Carpenter and Steven K. (Paula) Fadden; grandchildren, Jared (Amanda) Fadden, Jacob Fadden, Kaitlyn Fadden, Kayla Carpenter and Ila (Adam) Beckett; 3 great grandchildren, Emery Jane,...

With heavy hearts, Doug's family shares the news of his passing April 01, 2022. Doug was born in Marietta, Ohio. Raised in the Boy Scouts, a love of public service and a roaring campfire were instilled in him early on. At 17, Doug earned his Eagle Scout Award and joined the Marine Corp. Doug was stationed in Beirut, Lebanon in 1984 where he served on the external security force for the US embassy. He was honorably discharged as a corporal. Doug moved to Alaska after meeting the love of his life Denise. Soon married, Doug enrolled in night school in order to better support his young family; graduating Magna Cum Laude with his AAS in Architectural and Engineering Technology in 1997. In 2006...

Michael Lee Isner, 75 of Waxhaw, NC, died Tuesday 1/18/2022 at Novant Matthews from complications arising from Covid-19. Funeral services will be held Saturday 6-8pm on 1/22/2022 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home in Parkersburg, WV. Mike was raised in the Ohio Valley area, son of Gordon & Dorothy Isner. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Retired from Charlotte-Mecklenburg County as Director of Park & Rec. Mike enjoyed traveling, golfing, games, and family. Mike was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Isner. Family who will mourn him include his wife, Judy Rodgers Isner and their granddaughter, Emma Rodgers; son, Michael Lee Isner II and his wife, Elisa; daughter,...

Long-time Norris resident and Ohio native Lynn Jackson passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 4, 2021 surrounded by his children and wife of 60 years. Lynn was born in 1937 and grew up roaming the hills around his hometown of Sardis. In his youth he hunted, fished, rowed the Ohio River, lettered in baseball and basketball, and began his lifelong love of bluegrass music. Lynn attended Ohio University (Athens, 1959) where he played baseball and met his future wife. He earned a baccalaureate in Business Administration after which he served in the US Army Reserves. In 1961 Lynn married Sally and earned a degree in Forestry from North Carolina State University (Raleigh,...

Hilda Mary Thornhill, 90, passed away in Concord, New Hampshire on Sunday, January 19, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 9, 1929, in Saco, Maine, to Roy M. and Jemima (Burns) Heeney. Hilda attended Thornton Academy in Saco. She was active in the American Legion in Kittery, Maine, playing the snare drum in the Drum and Bugle Corps. She was involved with the PTA, Booster Club and other similar organizations while her children were in school. She was a lifelong lover of poetry and fiction and enjoyed gardening and being at the beach. She always had music playing and was a wonderful swing dancer, which she learned dancing at the Old Orchard Beach Pier as a teenager. Hilda...

Mary Alice Jones, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 25, 2019. She was born in Monroe County, Ohio on February 16, 1935 to the late Charles Manford and Leota Mae Jones. Mary was a member of the Norton Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Paul Jones, Charles Jones, Ned Jones, Arden Jones, Ruth Johnson, Cecil Jones, and Grace Grossenbacher. Mary leaves behind her beloved husband, Jack E. Jones; and her loving daughter, Teresa Mae (Dawn) Werntz; and many nieces and nephews. Per Mary's wishes, cremation has taken place. Private inurnment will be held at West Union Church of Christ Cemetery in Monroe County. Condolences and memories...