May 14, 2025

Catherine "Cathie" Agnus DeWitt, 53, of Grand Rapids, Ohio and formerly of Montpelier passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green, Ohio.  She was born on August 1, 1971 in Charlottesville, Virgina to James and Diana (Stock) Coker.  Cathie married  David DeWitt on August 7, 1993 in Archbold and he survives.

Cathie...

May 13, 2025

Calvin Blaine Pennington, 68, of Montpelier passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He was born on May 25, 1956 in Knox, IN to Clarence and Mary (Andrews) Pennington. Calvin graduated from Culver High School in 1974. In 1977, he met the love of his...

May 11, 2025

Linda L. Gardner, 80, of Bryan passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold, Ohio. She was born on May 10, 1945 in Bryan to Percy and Minnie (Doan) Bany. Linda graduated from Bryan High School in 1963 and on November 25, 1972 married Richard Gardner at West Bridgewater Community Church and he...

May 3, 2025

Betty M. Willibey, 86, of Montpelier passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Hillside Country Living in Bryan. She was born on February 25, 1939 in rural Montpelier, to Estle and Helen (Lautermilch) Smethurst. Betty was a member of the first graduating class of Montpelier Superior School in 1952. On May 29th 1958 she married Norman E. Willibey...

May 1, 2025

Eloise Mae Barnhart, age 93, of Montpelier, OH, died on May 1, 2025, trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ.  She lived by the grace of the Lord for her salvation from sin.  She was born August 16, 1931, in Montpelier to Robert and Ethel (Creek) Burcham.  She was a 1949 graduate of Montpelier High School and on December 17,...

Apr 30, 2025

Helen Eileen Luke, 99, of Atlanta, Georgia, formerly of Montpelier, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was born on November 5, 1925 in Montpelier, the daughter of Leo Clyde and Dorthy (Stiving) Perkins. Helen graduated from Montpelier High School. On September 13, 1947 she married Richard B. Luke and together they built a...

Apr 29, 2025

Bernadine "Bernie" Dolly Clark died on April 29, 2025 at Fulton Manor Nursing Home in Wauseon, Ohio surrounded by her family. Bernie was born to Cloyce and Violet (Zimmerman) Neiling on January 18, 1936 in Deshler, Ohio. She married James Oliver Clark on April 27, 1958 in Liberty Center, Ohio and he preceded her in death on September 20,...

Apr 14, 2025

Dennis M. Stevenson, 69, of Maumee passed away on April 14, 2025 at his home in Maumee.  He was born on January 23, 1956 in Toledo, to Eugene M. and Joan V. (Palen) Stevenson.  Dennis attended Springfield High School in Holland, Ohio and was a member of the UAW union.  For over 30 years he worked for Net Form...

Apr 11, 2025

Lewis "Louie" L. Hendricks, 89 passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home in Montpelier.  He was born on July 23, 1935, in Montpelier to Ford L. and Almeda A. (Brim) Hendricks.  Louie graduated from Montpelier High School in 1954 and soon after went on to serve his country in the United States...

Apr 6, 2025

Paul Allen Goble, 83, of Pioneer passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier.  He was born on January 9, 1942 in Bryan to Artie Cleo and Fanny Dale (Gilcher) Goble.  Paul graduated from Montpelier High School in 1959.

He drover truck for Gerken Paving for 11 years and Miller Brothers Construction for 19...

Apr 1, 2025

Aaron D. Castor, 59, of Hillsdale, Michigan passed away on April 1, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on February 11, 1966 in Bryan.  Aaron graduated from Four County Career Center in welding and automotive.  He married Laurie E. Leidy in 1993, and she survives.

Aaron was a boilermaker, and...

Mar 27, 2025

Barbara Ellen Warner was welcomed into her eternal life, Thursday morning, March 27, 2025. She was surrounded by her husband, four kids and older brother.

Barb was born on October 3, 1947 to Ralph Bailey and Ruth Gentis in Bellefontaine, OH. She married Rick D. Warner on August 29, 1981 next to the pond on their family...

Mar 27, 2025

Kathie Sue Williams, 70, of Pioneer, passed away peacefully at her home on March 27, 2025. She was born on January 29, 1955 in Jackson, Michigan to Arthur and Dorothy (Houchen) Forshey. Kathie graduated from Concord High School in Concord, Michigan in 1973 and on May 30, 2004 she married Alan D. Williams in Mackinaw, Michigan and he survives....

Mar 25, 2025

Donna Jean Keck "Grams", 92 of Alvordton, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold. She was born in Alvordton to Carl and Daisy (Shaffer) Croninger. Donna graduated from Kunkle High School in 1951 and on January 18, 1952 she married Joseph Keck in Wichita Falls, TX.

Donna was a devoted...

Mar 24, 2025

Elva Jo Lynn "Elphie" Treace (Gilcher), 70, passed away on March 24, 2025, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Born on March 20, 1955, in Bryan, Ohio, Elva Jo dedicated her life to caring for others. She pursued her education at Northwest State, where she earned her associate degree and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. Her career at Ameri-Care spanned many...

Mar 21, 2025

Jose Angel Rivas, 66 of Montpelier, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier. He was born on October 26, 1958 the son of Antonio and Socorro (Gonzales) Rivas.

Joe worked at Power Train in Bryan and was a member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed playing BINGO, attending North Central basketball...

Mar 17, 2025

Aurora May Smead, 6 months old, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born on September 13, 2024 in Bryan to Scott E. and Shelby R. (Moran) Smead.

Aurora was the happiest baby, so full of love thanks to her big heart. She was always smiling the biggest smile and was happiest...

Mar 13, 2025

Nancy J. Elser, 80, of Pioneer, Ohio went to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 13, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1944 in Napoleon, Ohio the daughter of Virgil and Clarissa (Rohrs) Franz. Nancy attended the Cogswell one-room schoolhouse in Bridgewater Township, Ohio. She graduated from North Central High School in 1962 and then her Bachelor of...

Mar 8, 2025

Melissa "Missy" Renee Yoh, 40, of Ozark, Alabama and formerly of Ohio passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Alabama.  She was born on January 21, 1985 in Bryan, Ohio to David and Karen (Kirkendall) Armstrong.  Missy graduated from Napoleon High School.  She was a corrections officer in Elba, Alabama.

Missy is survived by her children Raina...

Mar 7, 2025

Beverly J. Burns, 77 of Edon passed away on March 7, 2025 at Parkview Regional Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on March 29, 1947 in Nicholas County, West Virginia to Warren and Lou Ann (Fitzwater) Mullens.  Beverly graduated from Hicksville High School and then on May 1, 1975 she married Dr. V. Duane Burns in Adrian,...