Families honor five women in obituaries

Five obituaries announce the deaths of women remembered for their devotion to family and friends. Brenda Thompson, 72, died September 30 after a long career at OxyChem and was cherished as “Aunt Bem” by her nieces and their families. Dorothy Bell Spivey, 87, died September 29 after a brief illness; she worked as a Civil Service administrative secretary and was remembered for her cooking, generosity, and love of family history. Karen R. Cilley, 68, died at home September 29, leaving a blended family that includes five children, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; she was known for her baking and love of nature. Brenda Hayes Tedder, a mother and grandmother, died surrounded by loved ones; she was remembered for her humor, kindness, and devotion to her sons and grandchildren. Robin Kathleen Taylor died September 28 at Piketon Nursing Center; she retired from Johnson Controls after 38 years and was devoted to her son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends.