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Obituary: Margaret Sorrell

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
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Obituary: Margaret Sorrell

Mrs. Margaret Alice Sorrell, age 93, a resident of the Cedar Creek area of Bardstown, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026.Margaret was born November 25, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter to the

Mrs. Margaret Alice Sorrell, age 93, a resident of the Cedar Creek area of Bardstown, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026.Margaret was born November 25, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter to the late Naum Phillips and Evelyn Grace Goans Phillips.She and her husband, Everett W. Sorrell, were married September 19, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. She was employed as a secretary by the Pettibone Mulliken Corporation in Chicago for 24 years before retiring and moving from Cicero, Illinois to Bardstown.Upon moving to Bardstown, she became a member of The First Cedar Creek Baptist Church in 1979 where she served in a number of positions. She served as church clerk for 16 years and served on the Constitution and By-Laws committee. At one time, she was recognized for having 14 years of perfect attendance in Sunday school and church.Margaret’s hobby was family genealogy where she prepared family history books for her family during Christmas of 2020.Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Naum Phillips and Evelyn Grace Goans Phillips, her husband of 26 years, Everett W. Sorrell, two sons, Richard Lyle Sorrell and David Ross Sorrell, a granddaughter, Melissa Dawn Hill and a sister, Alberta Curtin.Survivors include her daughter, Karen Jean Sorrell (Tony) Hill, two granddaughters, Christina Rene’ (Michael Scott) Greenwell and Janice Lynn Hill, four great grandchildren, Anderson Scott Greenwell, London Jane Greenwell, Harlyn Reed Greenwell and Lillia Rosslynn Hill and a great granddaughter due in September.Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Alice Sorrell will be 11:00 am Friday, May 22, 2026 at The First Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Bro. Todd Davis will officiate. Interment will be in The First Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home Thursday from 4:00-8:00 pm. Additional visitation will be Friday at The First Cedar Creek Baptist Church from 9:00 am until time of the funeral service. The Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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"The Obetz Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Obetz Government Center located at 4175 Alum Creek Drive to review a request for a Conditional Use Permit at 4685 Groveport Road for a wall.   The Applicant, Shasta Beverages, is adding a CO2 tank necessitating the need for a new 60’ section of wall to screen the tank.  The existing wall will be removed.  A copy of the above request can be reviewed at the Obetz Government Center during normal business hours. The post Public Notice: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting (4685 Groveport Road) appeared first on City of Obetz."

Obetz City Council Meeting Public Notice: Rezoning Request

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"Obetz City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Obetz Government Center located at 4175 Alum Creek Drive to consider the following rezoning request submitted by Grand Communities, LLC (Fischer Homes):  (1) the rezoning of all of or a portion of tax parcels 152-002313, 152-002314, 152-001744, 152-001841, 152-001847, 152-001848, 152-002315, 152-002316 from Planned Unit Development to Planned Residential District; and, (2) the rezoning of all of or a portion of tax parcels 152-001749 and 152-001753 from Exceptional Use to Planned Residential District.  The portion(s) of the parcel(s) not included in the proposed Preliminary Development Plan will not be rezoned; rather, the underlying zoning will remain.  The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request at its April 8th meeting.  A copy of the above request can be reviewed at the Obetz Government Center during normal business hours. The post City Council Commission Meeting Public Notice appeared first on City of Obetz."

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"The Big Walnut Area Community Improvement Corporation (BWACIC) will hold a special meeting on April 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Government Center located at 4175 Alum Creek Drive, Obetz, Ohio to discuss the sale and lease of land and buildings. The post Notice of Big Walnut Area Community Improvement Corporation Meeting appeared first on City of Obetz."

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