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…

CALVERT SPEAKS TO KIWANIS 

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Jeanne Calvert, Local Book Author(Paulding County Murders, Paulding, Ohio)as the guest speaker at the October 24, 2024, club meeting. Jeanne came at the invitation of Joseph Burkard (Paulding County Prosecutor). Jeanne spoke to the Kiwanians about the history of Paulding County Ohio murders. Can you really get away with…

Fort Defiance VFW donates to Clothes for Kids

Clothes For Kids – Defiance Area Foundation received a generous $2,000 donation from the Fort Defiance VFW 3360 Auxiliary. Congratulations Clothes for Kids! This money will be used to purchase more clothing and shoes for students in our county who are in need this winter. Pictured with the grant are (L to R) Summer Taylor –…