Obituaries

Esther Irene Jewell, age 86, of Edon, Ohio passed away at her residence on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Esther was a 1956 graduate of Edon High School and worked at Edon State Bank for 53 years. Esther was a member of Edon Church of Christ where she served as the …

Fonda L. Keys, 89, of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio.  Fonda was born August 11, 1935, in Sherwood, Ohio, daughter of the late Jay and Pearl (Schliesser) Baker.  She was a 1953 graduate of Sherwood High School.  Fonda worked as …

Michael J. “Mike” Monroe, 43 years of Fairfax, Virginia and formerly of Bryan, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, as the result of a motorcycle accident in Fairfax.  Mike was born October 1, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Gregory and Maryl J. “Mickie” (Darm) Monroe.  Upon …

David J. Aten, 86, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  David was born July 21, 1938, in Hicksville, son of the late LeRoy J. and Cleo M. (Edson) Aten.  After graduating from Hicksville High School in 1956, he continued …

Warren R. Bigger, age 82, of Pioneer, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at his home. Warren worked in production, as a foreman and was Health and Safety Manager for Chase Brass retiring after 35 years of service. He also was a US Navy veteran who served …

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. …

Janice “Lynette” Tom was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on February 27, 2025, at the age of 80. She had resided at Hillside Country Living in Bryan, OH for three years. Lynette was born on August 8, 1944 to Lynwood and Frances (Vernier) Brown of Camden, MI. She married …

William Scott “Bill” Hoffman, 75, of Bryan, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 7, 2025, at his home. Bill was born December 27, 1949, in Bryan, Ohio, son of the late Harry E. and Marilyn J. (Hauger) Hoffman. He was a 1968 graduate of Bryan High School, where he …

Marie Belle Clark, age 100, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, March 10, 2025.  She was a lifelong resident of Hicksville.  She was born December 3, 1924, in Hicksville, the daughter of the late Elmer E. and Mae E. (Beltz) Brush.  Marie was a 1943 …

Brandy Sue Hooker, age 43, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, March 09, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 20, 1981 in Louisville, Kentucky.  Brandy was a teacher assistant/aide in the Leo, Indiana school system.  Brandy loved to watch professional wrestling. …