Obituaries

James David Harp

Mar 16, 2021

Nick Mendez

Mar 11, 2021

Nicholas Mendez, 83, of Cecil, OH, passed away at home on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Nick was born in Grant County, Indiana on July 21, 1937, a son of the late Andrea (Martinez) and Jose Mendez.

He worked at General Motors in Defiance, but will always be remembered for his unmatched skills as a plasterer.  Nick was devoted to his...

Janice Chambers

Mar 4, 2021

Marianne Case

Mar 4, 2021

Marianne Case, 91, of Payne, passed away at home Thursday, March 4, 2021. 

Marianne was born in Payne on March 11, 1929, a daughter of the late Ruby (Zartman) and Ralph  Miller.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and member of the Payne Church of the Nazarene. She worked at Magnavox for 10 years & United Technologies for 20...

Virginia R. Neace

Feb 21, 2021

Virginia "Jenny" R. Neace, 53, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at The Gardens of Paulding.

She was born in Hicksville, Ohio on February 17, 1968, a daughter of the late Rubie (Jordan) and William Meredith, Sr.

Jenny was a loving wife, mother and daughter. Jenny also was a great cook, animal lover and an avid reader. 

She...

Jeanette Miller

Feb 18, 2021

Jeanette Elaine (Warner) Miller, age 79, died on February 18, 2021, in Paulding.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Clara (Yearling) Warner of Payne and her sister Jean (Warner) Thomas of Findlay.

Jeanette was born on March 28, 1941 in Payne to Paul and Clara (Yearling) Warner. She graduated from Payne High School. Jeanette married Dean...

Eugene Allen Starr

Jan 28, 2021

Eugene Allen Starr, 83, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at home on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Allen was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on February 14, 1937, to Mary Agnes (Ferguson) and Oscar Howard Starr, both deceased.

He grew up in very modest circumstances and, as the oldest of five children, worked supplemental jobs with his father to support the...

Ruth Ann Boylan

Jan 22, 2021

Ruth Ann Boylan, 89, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Vancrest of Payne.

Ruth Ann was born in Hicksville on May 1, 1931, a daughter of the late Hazel (Crouse) and Dallas  Whitman.

She will be sadly missed by her sons, Guy (Jane), Bill (Tylene) & Bob (Deborah); grandchildren, Doug (Andrea), Gregg, Steve (Rhonda), Brad (Krista) Boylan,...

Ty Carpenter

Jan 21, 2021

Ty Carpenter, 58, of Payne, Ohio , passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home. 

Ty was born in Tillman, IN on July 10, 1962 to the late Maggie (Scott) & James Carpenter

He will be sadly missed by his siblings, Scott, Rodger, & Robin Carpenter, Patsy Mayer, & Becky Conley. 

Ty will be laid to rest privately.

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William Youngblutt

Jan 21, 2021

William Youngblutt, 84, of Payne passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Paulding County Hospital.

Bill was born in Rockford, Ohio on February 11, 1936 a son of the late Claude & Mary (McMichael) Youngblutt.

He was an independent truck driver and owner of Youngblutt Trucking Company for 52 years. He and his wife, JoAnne were also the owners of...

Mary Lou Lichty

Jan 21, 2021

Edward Schuchart

Jan 21, 2021

Edward Schuchart, 84, of Antwerp passed away at home on Thursday, January 21, 2021.

Ed was born in Butler, Indiana on November 9, 1936, a son of the late Mary (Isenbarger) and Jerome Schuchart.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines from 1954 to 1957. He eventually retired from Johns Mansville.

Ed will be sadly missed by...

Roy M Collins

Jan 16, 2021

Roy Manford Collins, 79, of Paulding, formerly of Kentucky passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at The Gardens of Paulding.

Roy was born in Johnson County, Kentucky on November 27, 1941, a son of the late Dovie (Collins) and Perry Collins.

He was a skilled machinist, working at SK Hand Tool in Defiance.

He will be sadly missed by his...

Stanley Woods Jordan

Jan 13, 2021

Stanley Woods Jordan, 96, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.

Stan was born in Antwerp on June 27, 1924, a son of the late Dollie (Woods) and William Jordan.

He never stood on the sidelines. From his high school days, playing for the undefeated 1938 Archer football team, serving his country in the...

Ellen Louise Hankinson

Jan 10, 2021

 

Ellen Louise Hankinson, 81, of Paulding, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at The Gardens of Paulding. Ellen was born in Paulding on June 23, 1939, a daughter of the late Viola (Proxmire) and Donald  Craig. She worked in housekeeping at Hometown Nursing Home in Paulding. Ellen was a loving wife and mother who loved to sew and crochet....

Edna Ailene Donnell

Jan 8, 2021

Edna Ailene Donnell, 93, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Prairie Lakes Health Campus.

Edna was born in Paulding, Ohio on January 25, 1927 a daughter of the late Esther (Birkhold) & Otto Lentz.   She graduated from Payne High School where she was a cheerleader. Edna had a sparkling personality that helped her be a...

Adam Joseph Carver

Jan 7, 2021

Adam Joseph Carver, 22, of Edgerton, Indiana passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021.

Adam was born in Fort Wayne on February. 17, 1998.

He worked at Papa John's Pizza in New Haven, Indiana. Adam loved video games and music.

Adam will be sadly missed by his son, Ryder Carver; mother, Jean Carver; sister, Jeanelle (Ben) Baker & Angie Carver; nieces, Sidney,...

Teagan Blaise Moore

Jan 4, 2021

Teagan Blaise Moore passed from her loving parents into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 4, 2021. 

Teagan will never be forgotten by her parents, Rayna (Long) and Andrew Moore of Payne; big sister, Anya; twin sister, Brea; grandparents Harla Rae & Ray Long III of Payne, Kim & Eric Moore of San Antonio, TX and great grandmothers, Margaret...

Robert Lee Shaffer

Dec 30, 2020

Robert Lee “Bob” Shaffer, 72, died peacefully Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at home with his wife by his side.  He was born August 11, 1948, to Lloyd Shaffer and Grace (Williams) Thrasher.

Bob was a 1966 graduate of Oakwood High School and then served his country from 1968-1974 in the United States Army as an 11E, Tank Crewman Gunner, ending...