Louise Freeman
MOUNT VERNON — Louise Freeman, 84, of Mount Vernon died April 17, 2004, at Knox Community Hospital.

She was born Aug. 25, 1919, in Bladensburg to Jay and Emma (Norris) Fowls. She was a member of the Bladensburg Church of Christ and was a longtime employee of the Elaine Shop on South Main Street.

She is survived by two daughters, Charlotte (Tom) Trace of Mount Vernon and Delores (Phil) Weisent of Newcastle; a brother, Blaine (Shirley) Fowls of Frazeysburg; six grandchildren, Anna and Mitchell Weisent of Mount Vernon, T.J. Trace of Mount Vernon, Cortney Cook of Mount Vernon, Erika Trace of Columbus and Zak Trace of Mount Vernon; and seven great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo D. Freeman, in 1975; and two sisters, Isabel Fowls and H. Kathleen Upham.
Friends may call today from 6 to 8 p.m. in the North-Dilley Funeral Home.

Graveside service will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens with Mr. Stan Ratliff officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation of Knox County Branch, 310 Coshocton Ave., Mount Vernon 43050.

Harriett M. Goodson
MOUNT VERNON — Harriett “Hatty” Marilyn Goodson, 81, of Gambier Road, Mount Vernon, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 17, 2004, at Knox Community Hospital.

She was born Feb. 3, 1923, in Mount Vernon to Willard and Gladys (Sensel) Graham. Mrs. Goodson retired in 1982 after working in real estate sales with Gene Grant Realtors. She was a 1943 graduate of Capital University where she received her associates degree in business management. Mrs. Goodson was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Mount Vernon, Thursday morning Bible study group, and the Town and Country Garden Club.

She is survived by her husband, A. Dann Goodson; a son, David (Mary) Walker of Fredericktown; a daughter, Marilyn (Dwight) Gibler of Gambier; two stepsons, Gary Goodson of Madison, Wis., and Dann (Deborah Goodson of Worthington; six grandchildren; a sister, Janet King of Liverpool, N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Wendell J. Walker; and a great-grandson, Kyle Gibler.

Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home. A memorial service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 106 N. Gay St., Mount Vernon 43050. Dr. Richard Reidel will officiate. The family will observe a private burial.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. This obituary and guest registry may be viewed online at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

Estella M. Gordon
ST. LOUISVILLE — Estella M. Gordon, 93, of St. Louisville died April 17, 2004, at the LPN Health Care Facility at Newark.

She was born March 19, 1911, in Newark to Frank and Ermal (Lasure) Rakey. She was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at St. Louisville for 58 years.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary (Roger) McKee and Judy (Ed) Wright, both of St. Louisville; five grandchildren, Eddie Wright and Sean Wright of Columbus, Wendy Wright of Utica, Nicole (Shawn) Humphrey of Newark and Sara Wright of St. Louisville; and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by he husband, John S. Gordon, in 1999; a sister, Alice Hile; and two grandchildren, John and Joel Wright.
Calling hours are today from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Law-Baker Funeral Home, 34 N. Main St., Utica. Graveside service will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Newark Memorial Gardens. The Rev. R. Scott Prigan will officiate.

James M. Kessler
MOUNT VERNON — James M. Kessler, 92, of Ohio 229, Mount Vernon, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2004, at Morrow County Hospital in Mount Gilead. The Snyder Funeral Home of Mount Vernon is in charge of arrangements.

Harold F. Phillips
CENTERBURG — Harold F. Phillips, 83, of Centerburg, and formerly of New Albany, died Friday, April 16, 2004, at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville.

He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Corps in World War II.

He is survived by a daughter, Gwendolyn Sager of Johnstown; a sister, Dorothy Phillips of Centerburg; a daughter-in-law, Patricia L. Phillips of New Albany; grandchildren, Timothy Lee (Sherry) Phillips of Mount Vernon, Trenell Smith of New Albany, Joseph (Shane) Sager of Centerburg and Harold (Marilyn) Sager of New Holland; great-grandchildren, Shelby, Lucas, Megan, Sarah, Josh, Amber and Taylor; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ferne Phillips; and a son, Harold L. Phillips.
Friends may call Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, where funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. Pastor John Zimmerman will officiate. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.

Donna M. Tucker
DANVILLE — Donna Mae (Workman) Tucker, 79, of Chapel Road, Danville, died Sunday, April 18, 2004, at her residence.

She was born June 4, 1924, in Walhonding to Floyd T. and Doris (Rodehaver) Workman. On Oct. 30, 1949, she married Robert Tucker, who survives. She was a member of the Danville Church of Christ.

In addition to her husband, Bob, she is survived by three sons, James Tucker of Gahanna, Roger (Nancy) Tucker of Danville and Gary (Sandy) Tucker of Howard; a daughter, Mary (Bernie) Superak of Fairmont, W.Va.; five grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Monna Florence and Shirley (Art) Brownell of Danville; and a sister-in-law, Jo Ann Workman of Danville.

Funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Fischer Funeral Home in Danville.

Pastor Craig Mulpas will officiate. Burial will be in Workman Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Knox County or the Danville Church of Christ.