Bertha Michael, age 69 of Troy died Saturday, December 8, 2001 at her residence. Born of the late, Forn and Abigail Abby Adkins Lewis. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard L. Michael; daughter and son-in-law, Alice M. and Edward Nuckles; sons and fiance', Richard L. Michael Jr. and Cathy J. Williamson; Rodney K. Michael and Jackie Ording; sisters, Effie Hutchison; Jewell Gheen; Elizabeth Ison; grandchildren, Thomas R. Ostendorf; Valerie L. Nuckles; great-grandchildren, Taylor E. and Zachary T. Ostendorf.