Carol Mae Oberdier - Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home

#1 from:

Dr. Wayne Evans
North Canton, Ohio

Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 5:58 PM

It was a privilege to know Carol Mae Oberdier. The last time I saw her was the last time I preached at Claibourne UMC in 2009. I could see that she was failing. Now that she is gone, I can only thank the Lord for her. She was a Sunday School teacher for a group of boys (Rex Davis, Mike Davis, Dean Cook, and me...maybe others). I still remember her sharing the Gospel in class and visibly crying as she prayed that we boys would come to know the Lord. I will never forget that heart. She and Paul also used to pass out flyers about missionaries. She had a great influence on my life and I thank the Lord for her. Here at her passing, I pray that the family will know of her influence and also that they will follow her Christian example. It must be a part of the Ridge family heritage. Her brother, Ralph, had an equal influence on me. What a lady and what a family! May the Lord bless you.

#2 from:

Debra Webb- Shelton/The Webb Family of near Essex
Marion, OHIO

Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 6:52 PM

Missy and family....our family wishes to express our condolences. May you find comfort in knowing others are thinking of you and yours at this time.

#3 from:

Marvina Harmon Shark
Beaufort, NC

Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 9:10 AM

I am so sorry. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. We always had fun playing bingo at the civic center. I general sit across from her when we played. She will be sadly missed.

#4 from:

Susan Garwick Slagle
Thornville, OH

Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 9:11 PM

Dear Mellisa and Dan - and rest of the family-
Sending my deepest sympathy but celebrating her well earned homecoming. I loved working with her at various events and will always remember her wth fond memories. Susan

#5 from:

Becky Jacobs Rynders
Abilene, TX

Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 7:56 AM

John, Karen, Melisa
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Your Mom was a special lady. She was a great friend
to my Mother, Henrietta Jacobs.
Becky Jacobs Rynders
Abilene, TX

#6 from:

Cheri Covrett
Raymond, Ohio

Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 6:49 PM

Dear Melisa and Dan, Sue and John, and Families.
My heartfelt Sympathy goes out to you all.
God Blessings to you all.
Much Love and Prayers,
Cheri

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#8 from:

Joseph Kirby
Richwood

Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 11:37 AM

Dear Dan and Melissa, sorry to hear about your loss. Nothing can replace a mother. May that part of your life be filled with good memories and the knowledge that you will be together in that place prepared for those that love Him. Blessings on you and the rest of the family.

#9 from:

Steve Brown
Richwood

Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 1:38 PM

I only knew Carol Mae for a short time. But I quickly came to cherish my visits with her. She was dedicated to her faith, she was proud of her family, she cherished her friends, and she had an infectuous smile.
The family of Carol Mae will continue to be in my prayers

#10 from:

Julia Oberdier Parshall
Charlotte, NC

Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 3:34 PM

How I wish I could have been with the family today as you said goodbye to Carol. She will be sorely missed.

Although she married my second cousin she always felt like an aunt to me. And then she and Paul always made Phil, Lyndi and me feel very welcome after my mom and dad died. I'll remember Carol for all the family dinners around that large dining table. She was always an encouragement and support of our missionary work in Bangladesh and the Philippines.

May the Lord comfort all her family in this time of sorrow.

#11 from:

Judy Ferguson
Washington PA

Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 6:21 PM

John, Sorry for your loss. I would visit with your Mother at the Civic Center when visiting Vi. She was a very special lady.

#12 from:

Gina Carey Greig
St.Louis, MO

Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 12:10 AM

Melisa and Karen,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom !
Love,
Gina Carey Greig

#13 from:

wade terri bowen
colunbus ohio

Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 8:44 PM

Many wonderful memories of your family.
Glad for wonderful neighbors in Byahlia to
Grandpa & Grandma Sherwood.
Dan & Melissa glad seen you recently at fair
Glad for friends and how God has his hand in
everything.May his will be done in all of us.