Category: Obituaries

Cary Lee Parsons

Payne, OH Cary Lee Parsons, 50, of Payne passed away at home on Saturday, August 15, 2015. Cary was born in Fort Wayne on December 8, 1964, a son of Judy (Dickerhoof) Reznikov and Myles  Parsons. He was a 1983 Wayne Trace graduate. Cary loved his job, working as a highly skilled welder at Remlinger Manufacturing, Kalida…

Richard John LaFountain

PAULDING: Richard John LaFountain, Jr., 67 passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015 at OSU James Cancer Center in Columbus. He was born February 16, 1948 in Paulding, the son of Richard and Ila (Aten) LaFountain. He was a 1966 graduate of Paulding High School. He retired from General Motors after 40 years and was a…

Ethel A. Flaugh

PAYNE: Ethel A. Flaugh, age 82 died Saturday, August 8, 2015. She was born August 25, 1932 in Ft. Wayne, IN, the daughter of Lorin and Margaret (Wallace) Marquiss. On January 13, 1954 she married Richard Flaugh, who preceded her in death on January 14, 2001. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist…

Richard Lee Ross

PAULDING, OH: Richard Lee Ross age 75 died Wednesday, August 5, 2015 in a farming accident. He was born September 16, 1939 in Paulding, Ohio, the son of William and Bernice (Workman) Ross Sr. He married Rose Ellen Grimes and she preceded him in death on June 8, 1999. He retired from LaFarge Corporation and…

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”

  “Randall Smith” called out by Bob Habern. “Randall Scott Smith” The roll call took place in complete silence. Though others responded, Randall does not answer. Bob, District Disabled Veteran’s Commander Chapter 54, calls again, louder this time, “Petty Officer, Second Class, Randall Smith”. After a short delay Sheriff Jason Landers stands and answers, “Petty…

Diane L. Hughes

PAYNE: Diane L. Hughes, age 58 died Friday, August 1, 2015. She was born November 14, 1956 in Ft. Wayne, IN, the daughter of Frederick and Deloris (Richart) Robinson. She is survived by her mother, Deloris Robinson, Ft. Wayne; long time companion, Dale Barrand; children: Angela (Guy) Barnes, New Haven, Sherray Elliott, Paulding, Jennifer (Michael)…

Sheriff Landers: Randall Smith Memorial Details Confirmed

Paulding, Ohio-Final details have now been decided in regards to the memorial service for Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Smith. Smith was a victim of the July 16th shootings at the Navy/Marine Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Smith was originally from Paulding. Doors will open for the memorial at 9:30 a.m. Saturday August 1st. There…

James (Jim) A Roberts

Antwerp, OH James (Jim) A Roberts, 86, of Antwerp passed away peacefully  Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Paulding County Hospital. Born in Payne, on November 1, 1928, he was a son of  Rosa (Boyer) and Fredrick  Roberts. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Tona (Marquis); 4 sisters & 3 brothers. Jim is…

Myah Lynn Halker

Antwerp, Ohio Myah Lynn Halker, passed from her family into the arms of Jesus on July 21,2015. She is survived by her loving parents, Nicole (Culler) & Todd Halker;  sister, Alexis all of Antwerp; grandparents, Penny & Bruce Russell and Vickie (the late Patrick) Halker all of Paulding and great grandparents, Lucille Culler of Sherwood,…

Marjorie A. Gorman

PAULDING: Marjorie A. Gorman age 98 died Friday, July 10, 2015. She was born February 22, 1917 in Licking County, Ohio, the daughter of Thurston and Ruth E. (Stager) Alberry. On April 22, 1939 she married Robert Gorman, who preceded her in death on October 21, 2013. She was a member of Paulding United Methodist…

Russel Dean Yenser

Payne Russel Dean Yenser, 77, of Payne passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 at Van Wert County Hospital. Russel was born in Van Wert County on October 5, 1937 a son of the late Frances Mae (Thatcher) and Forrest R Yenser. Russ was a devout member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church; the Knights of Columbus…

Anna (Marge) Clem

ANTWERP, OH Anna (Marge) Clem, 88, of Antwerp passed away Monday, June 29,  2015 at the Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville, Ohio. She was born on March 12, 1927 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Walter and Lucinda (Carter) Brofford. On April 6, 1946 she married Rolland G Clem Sr. in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He died…

Lynn Michael “Mike” Emenhiser

WOODBURN, IN Lynn Michael “Mike” Emenhiser, 76, of Woodburn, IN passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born September 18, 1938, the youngest of 15 children, to Charles and Irene (Heckler) Emenhiser. Mike retired from BF Goodrich, Woodburn, IN in 1994 after 30 plus years. He was a faithful member…