Mar 23, 2026

Tony B. Dyer, age 59, of Ada, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at his residence.

He was born on July 23, 1966 in Kenton, Ohio to Kenneth and Gloria "Judy" (Scott) Dyer who survive in Rural Harrod.  Also surviving are his two children: Ciera (Dustin) Badertscher and Cody (Janelle) Dyer; four grandchildren: Brightynn, Brixxen, Sutton...

Mar 22, 2026

Eugene Royer, age 96, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.

He was born on October 31, 1929, in Roundhead, Ohio to the late Ted and Thelma Royer. On October 13, 1951, Eugene married Mariann Wienken and she passed away on September 28, 2024.

Also...

Mar 19, 2026

Roger Dean Young, age 89, of Ada, passed away peacefully at Vancrest of Ada surrounded by his family on March 19, 2026.

He was born on October 13, 1936 in Middletown, Ohio to Ellison and Beatrice Young.

On March 29, 1958 Roger married Betty L. (Farthing) Young, his loving wife of sixty-seven years, who survives...

Mar 19, 2026

Norman M. Welch, of rural Ada, died at the age of 84. Norm was born in Putnam County on August 28, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents Mearl and Ellen (Campbell) Welch formerly of Mt. Cory, OH and by two brothers: Wayne (Deb) Welch and Nelson (Anne) Welch.

Norman married Joyce (Long) Welch on...

Mar 8, 2026

Janet Louise (Bailey) Elliott, 84, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on March 8, 2026.

She was born in Kenton, Ohio, on February 23, 1942, to the late Ollie and Christina Bailey. She was a 1960 graduate of Kenton High School.

Janet met her husband, Richard C. Elliott, while working at Essex...

Mar 5, 2026

Wilma Jean Bailey, age 85, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on November 5, 1940 in Lima, Ohio to Thomas and Gertrude (Meeks) White.  On August 24, 1984 Wilma married John Bailey and he survives in Alger.

Also surviving are...

Mar 3, 2026

Robert L. "Bob" Shaw, Jr., age 69 of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 23, 1956 in Lima to Robert L. and Rachel (Vermillion) Shaw, Sr. On June 30, 1979 Bob married Kathleen (Earl) Shaw and she survives in Ada.

Mar 2, 2026

Owen Christopher Bame, age 27, of Dunkirk, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026.

He was born on November 11, 1998 to David and Robin (Kurt) Bame and they survive in Rural Dunkirk.

Owen is also survived by his three sons: Wyatt Bame, Kade Bame and Kurt Bame; fiancé, McKenzie Butterman; brothers: Nathan (Leah) Bame...

Mar 1, 2026

Etta Jane (Kearns) Smith, age 87, of Lewisburg, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Wayne Healthcare, Greenville, Ohio.

She was born on September 24, 1938 in Foraker, Ohio.  Etta was the eighth of twelve children born to the late William and Helen (Ridgeway) Kearns.  In 1958 Etta married Charles Smith, Sr. and he preceded her...

Mar 1, 2026

Brewie Moore, age 86, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Cridersville Care Center.

He was born on June 29, 1939 in Wayland, Kentucky to the late Tom E. and Virgie (Mosley) Moore.  On December 31, 1993 Brewie married Margaret Campbell and she survives in Alger.  He was previously married to Viola Lamb.