Area Deaths

Beatrice L. Johnson, 73, of Brooksville, died Saturday, July 18, at HPH Care Center. She was born in South Lebanon, Ohio, and moved to this area 37 years ago from Hershey, Pa.
Mrs. Johnson was employed as an accountant and was a member of the American Legion and the Moose Lodge.
Survivors include three sons, Phillip Melton, Gary Melton and Randy Johnson; two daughters, Johnine and Connie Johnson; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.

Josephine Sher, 71, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday, July 21, at Oak Hill Hospital. She was born in Manhattan, New York.
Mrs. Sher was a cashier for Wal-Mart and attended St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons, Daniel, Robert and Darrin; a daughter, Christy; a brother, Nat; three sisters, Rose, Terry and Louisa; and four grandchildren.
Arrangements by Downing Funeral Home, Spring Hill.