Category: Obituaries

Nadine Baumert

PAYNE, OH: Nadine Baumert, 96, of Payne, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne.  Nadine was born in Fort Wayne on November 13, 1928, a daughter of the late Darwin and Murial (Bowen) Myers. She will be remembered for the special way that she loved her family and the care she…

Clarice Ann Demongeot

ANTWERP, OH: Clarice Ann Demongeot, 94, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne. Clarice was born in Antwerp on August 14, 1930, a daughter of the late Mabel (Bennett) and Delta Reeb. She worked in Central Service at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Clarice maintained relationships with her co-workers…

Starlee E. Kelble

PAULDING, OH: Starlee E. Kelble, age 85, of Paulding, OH passed away at her daughter’s home in Bryan, OH on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Starlee was born on October 9, 1939 in Woodburn, IN to the late Clarence and Lillie (Hetrick) Miller. On August 15, 1959 she married Allan Kelble who preceded her in death…

Charles B. “Topper” Holtsberry

PAULDING, OH: Charles B. “Topper” Holtsberry, age 83, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at his residence. Topper was born on January 2, 1941 in Hedges, OH to the late Russell and Alice (Miller) Holtsberry. On May 14, 1960 he married his wife, Rae Bland who survives. Topper was born, lived his entire life…

Donald G. Greninger

PAYNE, OH: Donald G. Greninger, age 87, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.  Donald was born on July 9, 1937 in Diamond, MO to the late Kenneth and Anna “Maxine” (Fiant) Greninger. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. On December…

Delmar H. Schwab

PAYNE, OH: Delmar H. Schwab, age 85, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne surrounded by his family.  Delmar was born on January 29, 1939 in Paulding County, OH to the late Henry E. and Hazel (Caryer) Schwab. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He spent 9…

Michael M. Brigner

PAYNE, OH: Michael M. Brigner, 64, of Payne, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Paulding County Hospital.  Mike was born on September 16, 1960 in Celina, Ohio, a son of Dorothy (Wolfe) Helms & Mac Brigner.  Mike was the co-owner of Brigner Trucking and a dedicated family man, married to his high school sweetheart,…

Harry R. Thomas

PAULDING, OH: Harry R. Thomas, age 79, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN.  Harry was born on January 4, 1945 in Paulding, OH to the late Arthur and Elma “Ozie” (Simmons) Thomas. In 1963, he married Betty Jo Potter who preceded him in death in 2005.…

Rodney Charles Dix

PAULDING, OH: Rodney Charles Dix, 86, of Paulding, sadly passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was surrounded by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and dear friends who will all miss him immensely. He was born on October 13, 1938 to Virgil and Edna (Feister) Dix in Ohio.…

Anna Louise (Fisher) Nelson

FORT WAYNE, IN: Anna Louise (Fisher) Nelson was born on May 9, 1929 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Harry and Clara (Boyd) Fisher. Anna married Billy Joe Nelson on March 3, 1948 and started their life together in Payne, Ohio.  They went on to raise 7 children and celebrated 64 years of marriage until Billy’s…

Derric R. Brown

MARYSVILLE, OH: Derric R. Brown, a devoted husband, loving father, and compassionate Funeral Director, passed away on October 27, 2024, at his residence in Marysville, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 22, 1973, in Paulding, Derric dedicated much of his life to serving others, a lasting impact in both his professional and personal…

Murlin “Ross” Cox

BRYAN, OH: Murlin “Ross” Cox of Bryan, Ohio, a beloved husband, and cherished member of his family, passed away on Friday October 11, 2024, at the age of 82. His loss leaves a void in the lives of all who knew him. His positive energy and memories will forever be treasured. Born on September 21,…

Linda Sue Miller

GROVER HILL, OH: Linda Sue Miller, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 peacefully in her Ohio home surrounded by her loving family.  Linda was born on January 5, 1949 in Holden, WV to the late Ernest and Lola (Workman) Farris. On November 4, 1967 she married the love of her life, Keith…